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Post by debbiem on Jan 28, 2008 15:43:03 GMT 1
I have some nice big baking potatoes which I would usually cook in the microwave. Unfortunately we are without a microwave at the moment so I'm doing them in the oven. I'm not in possession of any foil either at the moment although it'll be easy to get some.
I'm thinking of just pricking them and putting them in the oven Gas Mark 7 for about an hour. Way back in the mists of time this is what I used to do although I remember very crispy hard jackets this way.
Any other suggestions?
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 28, 2008 16:06:24 GMT 1
I have some nice big baking potatoes which I would usually cook in the microwave. Unfortunately we are without a microwave at the moment so I'm doing them in the oven. I'm not in possession of any foil either at the moment although it'll be easy to get some. I'm thinking of just pricking them and putting them in the oven Gas Mark 7 for about an hour. Way back in the mists of time this is what I used to do although I remember very crispy hard jackets this way. Any other suggestions? Roast them? Par boil, then par deep fry, then roast them? Chip them? Saute them? Rice them? Mash them? Cream them? Cream them with cheese Cream them with pumpkin? |
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Post by elsie on Jan 28, 2008 16:09:39 GMT 1
I prick my jacket potatoes ,then rub a little olive oil over them,sprinkle with a little bit of Maldon salt and bake at gas no. 5 - 6 for about an hour  |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 28, 2008 16:11:47 GMT 1
I have some nice big baking potatoes which I would usually cook in the microwave. Unfortunately we are without a microwave at the moment so I'm doing them in the oven. I'm not in possession of any foil either at the moment although it'll be easy to get some. I'm thinking of just pricking them and putting them in the oven Gas Mark 7 for about an hour. Way back in the mists of time this is what I used to do although I remember very crispy hard jackets this way. Any other suggestions? Bake them. Then cut them in half and scoop out the flesh. Mix that with a couple of anchovies, some butter and a dribble of fresh jersey double cream. Return to the shells and grill with a little drizzle of grated mild cheddar sprinkled on top. |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 28, 2008 16:15:45 GMT 1
I have some nice big baking potatoes which I would usually cook in the microwave. Unfortunately we are without a microwave at the moment so I'm doing them in the oven. I'm not in possession of any foil either at the moment although it'll be easy to get some. I'm thinking of just pricking them and putting them in the oven Gas Mark 7 for about an hour. Way back in the mists of time this is what I used to do although I remember very crispy hard jackets this way. Any other suggestions? Cut into sticks as long as the potato and approx 7.5mmm by 7.5mm. Deep fry until golden brown. Serve with a Pukka chicken and mushroom pie and mushy peas. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 28, 2008 16:25:06 GMT 1
I have some nice big baking potatoes which I would usually cook in the microwave. Unfortunately we are without a microwave at the moment so I'm doing them in the oven. I'm not in possession of any foil either at the moment although it'll be easy to get some. I'm thinking of just pricking them and putting them in the oven Gas Mark 7 for about an hour. Way back in the mists of time this is what I used to do although I remember very crispy hard jackets this way. Any other suggestions? Cut into sticks as long as the potato and approx 7.5mmm by 7.5mm. Deep fry until golden brown. Serve with a Pukka chicken and mushroom pie and mushy peas. Or mix with olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper and bake in the oven. |
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Post by debbiem on Jan 28, 2008 16:36:05 GMT 1
Thanks everyone. Sleepy - lovely suggestions for another time, when calories aren't such an issue, thanks! Olive oil and salt it is, then, at a lower temp. |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 28, 2008 16:37:22 GMT 1
Thanks everyone. Sleepy - lovely suggestions for another time, when calories aren't such an issue, thanks! Olive oil and salt it is, then, at a lower temp. In a few years time they will discover that calories are really good for you! |
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Post by emseypop on Jan 28, 2008 16:51:18 GMT 1
I have some nice big baking potatoes which I would usually cook in the microwave. Unfortunately we are without a microwave at the moment so I'm doing them in the oven. I'm not in possession of any foil either at the moment although it'll be easy to get some. I'm thinking of just pricking them and putting them in the oven Gas Mark 7 for about an hour. Way back in the mists of time this is what I used to do although I remember very crispy hard jackets this way. Any other suggestions? Bake them. Then cut them in half and scoop out the flesh. Mix that with a couple of anchovies, some butter and a dribble of fresh jersey double cream. Return to the shells and grill with a little drizzle of grated mild cheddar sprinkled on top. ohh sleppy, that sounds lovely, I love anchovies! I haven't had a microwave for about a year now, I dont miss it. When I bake spuds I put them on a med heat and make little tinfoil parcets with butter salt and pepper, if I dont have foil, I just do them a little lower for a bit longer. |
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Post by debbiem on Jan 28, 2008 16:52:27 GMT 1
Thanks everyone. Sleepy - lovely suggestions for another time, when calories aren't such an issue, thanks! Olive oil and salt it is, then, at a lower temp. In a few years time they will discover that calories are really good for you! Oh, I know that already, they're seriously good for the soul. And food stuffed with them are the foods that make me happy. ;D Do you agree? There has to be something in that. |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 28, 2008 16:53:55 GMT 1
Bake them. Then cut them in half and scoop out the flesh. Mix that with a couple of anchovies, some butter and a dribble of fresh jersey double cream. Return to the shells and grill with a little drizzle of grated mild cheddar sprinkled on top. ohh sleppy, that sounds lovely, I love anchovies! I haven't had a microwave for about a year now, I dont miss it. When I bake spuds I put them on a med heat and make little tinfoil parcets with butter salt and pepper, if I dont have foil, I just do them a little lower for a bit longer. Sleppy is a good cook really, Sleppy is ;D |
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Post by debbiem on Jan 28, 2008 16:56:56 GMT 1
ohh sleppy, that sounds lovely, I love anchovies! I haven't had a microwave for about a year now, I dont miss it. When I bake spuds I put them on a med heat and make little tinfoil parcets with butter salt and pepper, if I dont have foil, I just do them a little lower for a bit longer. Sleppy is a good cook really, Sleppy is ;D You'll get stuck like that one day. ;D |
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Post by emseypop on Jan 28, 2008 17:06:08 GMT 1
ohh sleppy, that sounds lovely, I love anchovies! I haven't had a microwave for about a year now, I dont miss it. When I bake spuds I put them on a med heat and make little tinfoil parcels with butter salt and pepper, if I don't have foil, I just do them a little lower for a bit longer. Sleppy is a good cook really, Sleppy is ;D sorry! All the slobber on the keyboard made my finger slip! Sleepy is a even better cook that sleppy I'm sure. I watched come dine with me, the meal looked great. Bloody Mary jellies to start, then hare and mixed veg for a main course, I've never tried hare but it did look nice bloody meat (4p don't hate me!) and a raspberry sorbet for pudding. I'm going to look the bloody Mary jellies up, who knows if the practice run goes well, I may bring some to the BBQ (not your one sleepy, sleppys one!) |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 28, 2008 17:57:59 GMT 1
I have some nice big baking potatoes which I would usually cook in the microwave. Unfortunately we are without a microwave at the moment so I'm doing them in the oven. I'm not in possession of any foil either at the moment although it'll be easy to get some. I'm thinking of just pricking them and putting them in the oven Gas Mark 7 for about an hour. Way back in the mists of time this is what I used to do although I remember very crispy hard jackets this way. Any other suggestions? Cut into sticks as long as the potato and approx 7.5mmm by 7.5mm. Deep fry until golden brown. Serve with a Pukka chicken and mushroom pie and mushy peas. Id like to know which diet you are on Sleepy : every suggestion up to now has about 3.000 calories. ;D |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 28, 2008 17:59:33 GMT 1
Cut into sticks as long as the potato and approx 7.5mmm by 7.5mm. Deep fry until golden brown. Serve with a Pukka chicken and mushroom pie and mushy peas. Id like to know which diet you are on Sleepy : every suggestion up to now has about 3.000 calories. ;D I am actually on two diets. I get hungry on one! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 28, 2008 18:09:13 GMT 1
Id like to know which diet you are on Sleepy : every suggestion up to now has about 3.000 calories. ;D I am actually on two diets. I get hungry on one! I thought you were on the sea food diet. See food and eat it. |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 28, 2008 18:14:53 GMT 1
I am actually on two diets. I get hungry on one! I thought you were on the sea food diet. See food and eat it. ;D |
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