We love to review things here at Foodshack and today we thought we would take a look at one of the kitchen gadgets that generally ends up in the back of the cupboard. We have all at some time owned a sandwich toaster and made some amazing cheese toasties, been through the stress of cleaning the toaster machine and then put it back in the cupboard to gather dust!
Maybe this is not you? You might be one of those rare people that love their toasties. Maybe you have a lot of fantastic toastie recipes you could share!
For some the sandwich toaster is often a memory of our distant student past, toasties have always been the ultimate no-fuss snack. They can be prepared in seconds and ready to eat in just a few minutes. With just a couple of basic ingredients, delicious economical meals can be made in minutes. The toasted sandwich also can be used for sweet toasties.
Are you looking at replacing your toastie maker or trying to relive your youth? If do here are the top 10 toastie machines to look out for:
1. Breville VST005 4 Slice Sandwich Toaster
2. Cuisinart GRSM1U sandwich maker chrome
3. Breville VST026 4 Slice Sandwich Press Stainless Steel
4. Frigidaire Fcl8008/h 700w 2 Slice Sandwich Maker White
5. Kenwood SM435 2-Slice Sandwich Toaster, Silver
6. Breville TR52 2 Slice Sandwich Toaster
7. Cuisinart GRSM1U Overstuffed Sandwich Maker
8. Breville VST022 Panini Press
9. Frigidaire Fcl066b/h 2 Slice Sandwich Maker Stainless Steel
10. Waring WOSM1U Deep Fill Toasted Sandwich Toaster - Silver
For real Toastie lovers why not treat yourself to Toastie Heaven: 100 great reasons to dig out the sandwich toaster
. Toastie Heaven explores variations from the conventional, to the extravagant, quirky and indulgent. From classic toasties like Tuna, Sweetcorn and Pepper Melt, to vegetarian options like Brie, Redcurrant and Watercress toasties and even sweet desserts like Bread and Butter Pudding Toasties and Toffee Apple Toasties, there is a recipe for everyone. A must-have item perfect for people living on their own, children and students,Toastie Heaven is the ultimate book for anyone wanting quick and tasty snacks with minimum effort and maximum taste.
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This is a long lost tea time treat - jammy buttery sponge cake rolled in coconut.
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Ingrediants
125g (4oz) butter 125g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs 125g (4oz) self-raising flour 1 tsp warm water 5 tbsp strawberry jam 60g (2oz) desiccated coconut 8 glacé cherries 8 dariole moulds, buttered and floured |
- Preheat your oven to 180°C or gas mark 4
- Beat the butter until soft, and then add the sugar and mix together until the butter and sugar are to a light and fluffy creamed consistency.
- Beat in the eggs and add them to the butter and cream.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour and 1tbswarm water being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the dariole moulds and make sure you clean off any spillages from the moulds.
- Put the moulds on a baking tray and bake in the centre of the oven for around 20 minutes.
- Leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes, and carefully ease cakes out with a palette knife and leave to cool on a wire rack.
- Heat the jam and 1-2 tbs water in a small pan. Bring to the boil for 1 minute and then remove from the heat.
- Put a cake on a fork and brush it with the hot jam making sure you do not brush the bottom with jam.
- Roll the cake on the coconut on a plate. Decorate with a cherry and repeat steps 9 and 10 with each cake.
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Coconut Castle Puddings is one of my family's favorite deserts! My father just loves them. My Great Aunt Rose used to make them but sadly sadly now days she is unable to bake like she used to, I decided to take up the challenge! As you can see these coconut castles are quick and easy to make and are great if you want to get the kids into baking as there are lots of messy and fun stanges where you can include them (if you dare!). The only real drawback is trying to source the 8 dariole moulds, But you can get these from most good cook shops and even amazon.
They even taste fantastic with custard and take me back to my school days when I used to be treated to this at school dinners with lost of custard with the skin and lumps in it! But please don't let that put you off as I am sure your cooking is better than the school cooks!
The key ingredient to this dish is coconut. This Coconut Castle Puddings is surely going to make you popular amongst your friends once you treat them to some.