General Chat

Hi All, I love having something in the fridge to nibble on and give to the neighbours for small gifts for Xmas but the ones I have are getting a bit old. So maybe it's time to add some new ones. Who has some yummy ones then ? Thanks Mel

sorry, Mel, but I dont know what a Good Slice is? Not that I could help as I cant cook but am ever so nosey! lol

Hi Mellow Yellow, A slice is like a cake but not a cake, it is made in a shallow tray and most of the time there is no cooking involved ( thats why I like them ) Here is one I always make; Easy Caramel Slice 1 pkt morning coffee biscuits 1/2 tin of condensed milk 3 Tablespoons of Brown Sugar 125g of Butter 1. Crush the biscuits. 2. Melt remaining ingredients together over a low heat. 3. Add the crushed biscuits to butter mixture and press into a lined slice pan. Chill Topping- 60g Copha 100g Chocolate. 4. Melt Copha with chocolate and spread over the slice 5. Chill for 10 min only, before cutting into fingers. Yummy and no oven needed. Maybe they are called something different in the UK

Manchester Tart easy peasy, Buy one of these sweet ready made shortcrust pastrys in a case cover in jam top with custard quite thick, put in fridge gto cool and top with a crushed cadburys flake gorgeous. Dx

I used to love that when I was a kid Mel! How about a bit of good old fashioned flapjack? You could add some dried fruit.......cherries, raisins or dried apricots.......to liven it up a bit.

Not a 'slice' exactly.........but very nice. Packet Ginger Snaps Sherry Whipped Cream Pour a half-tsp of sherry on each biscuit and allow to soak in........sandwich together with whipped cream to form a 'log'......... coat with whipped cream. Doesn't last long!! Reg

APPLE SLICE. 1 pkt. butter cake mix 3oz melted butter. mix together and press into a lamington tray. cook in moderate oven until golden brown 180c. let cool then spread with 1 tin apples. mix together 1 small carton sour cream and 1 egg. pour over the apples and sprinkle with nutmeg. put back into oven cook for 10 mins until set.cut into small squares when cold. this is really yummy

What is Copha? Sorry but that rec. looks good, may give it a try.

Hi Reggie and David, I will try those ones they do sound yummy. Chris - I make that one too, another one on my tried and tested and super yummy list. Carol - Copha is a vegetable shortening ( so it says on the packet ) the ingredients are hardened coconut oil and Soya Bean Lecithin. I am not sure what it is like in the UK. If you make chocolate crackels it is the same stuff that goes in that. Please keep them coming Mel

Treacle tarts - individual small ones short crust Pastry, line pastry in small bun tray, add a dollop od golden syrup and either add bread crumbs ( plenty ) on top or cornflakes or bor both LOL - bake in oven for 30 mins .

Mel in Oz we call a good slice here a Tray Bake usually made in a Swiss roll tin. You can Google loads of Recipes. June.

Dear Mel, this does require a bit of cooking, but its very nice 4oz butter 6oz sifted self raising flour 6oz caster sugar grated rind of a lemon 2 large eggs, if the eggs are smaller just up the egg count icing 4oz granulated sugar the juice from the lemon grease your tray put oven on gas 4 350f 175c put everything in bowl and beat till smooth bake for approx 40, 45 mins (check after 30,35_ remove from oven, leave in tin mix granulated sugarand lemon juice and spread over cake leave to cool..........eat!

Hi Barbara, A bit of cooking is fine and that one does sound really really yummy, a definate try. Hi June Kate & Violet, Thanks for letting me now it is a tray bake, I have goggled slice and yes have found a few recipes. But there is something homely and personal about getting recipes direct from people other than a computer. Please keep them coming Mel

Yes Mel i know what you mean re the homely recipe just thought i would tell our name for your slice . Junex.

*sits patiently in corner waiting for the slices to be baked.....

Are they ready can,t wait much longer!. June.

Hi Mel, just seen this, here goes one of my favourites.............. Wicked Chocolate slices. 225g/8oz Butter 3tbsp golden syrup 300g packet digestive biscuits roughly crushed 400g/14oz plain chocolate in pieces. Grease your tray, Put the butter, golden syrup and cocoa powder in a bowl and melt in a microwave on high 20 secs in a 900w model Add the crushed biscuits and mix thoroughly, crushing any large pieces as you do. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, allow to cool then cover ans chill for 30 mins. Put the chocolate in a bowl and either melt in the microwave 1min 40secs, or heat over a simmering pan of water, Stir once until smooth, allow to cool slightly. puor the melted chocolate onto the chilled slice. Smooth over and place in fridge till set. Hope you enjoy this. Wendy.xxxxx

My caramel slice is ready and I am just about to put the jug on, so please come over. Who's for coffee and who's for tea then? And will that be with sugar and milk ? I am sure the kids will want some in thier lunch boxes tomorrow, not very Jamie Oliver I know lol Mel

*pushes everyone out of the way....me first, Mel!!! smells sooooo gooood....Coffee with cream please:-) mmmmmmm

I am sure that will be whipped so it sits nicely on top. I will just get it. What about a little stawberry on top of that as well. Mel