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Posted by Prince_Pisces
What about DIY beauty product recipes? Those are fun —

Sure 🙂

Do you have any recipes, tips to share?

PP, I like to use witch hazel to clean my face, like a toner...

I also have a GREAT recipe prepared at home -- to get rid of pimples, dries them up quickly...

Posted by tsarina
Spaghetti olio aglio peperoncino

Boil spaghetti in some salt water (tablespoon ish). I put a bit of olive oil too so nothing sticks to the pot.

Get a deep skillet and put some olive oil. I'm guessing 1/3-1/2cup? I usually pour until it looks like there is a good quarter inch. Heat it on medium-low.

Mince a light handful of garlic and cut up some Italian parsley. Depends on how much parsley you like, I usually do equal parts garlic and parsley.

Wait until the oil is started to heat. So flick water at it and as soon as there is a hiss put in the garlic and parsley, then add the pepper and I usually put a little black pepper too.

Then when the garlic just starts to brown turn off the heat but leave it on to keep cooking a minute more or so. It can burn the garlic easy if you don't watch it.

Drain the pasta save a tiny bit of the salt water. Pour the spaghetti into the olive oil mix and add a tiny bit of the salt water for flavor. Toss the pasta for a bit until it's covered then plate.

I usually bake some chicken breast or asparus to go with it.

ma... grazie 🙂

Since we are on the subject of olive oil, one of my favorite simple things to put together is an Olive Oil & Spice bread dip. This recipe is my fav. It works well over pasta too imo.



1 tablespoon minced basil
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Combine all of the ingredients, EXCEPT oil and lemon. Put in a small food processor (I used my little food chopper). Chop briefly until all ingredients are about the same. Stir in oil and lemon juice.
TO SERVE: Combine about 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend to 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil on a small Dish. Dip sliced bread in mixture. French bread is good.

mmmm mmmm that looks so deliciuos, Robyn.

We're going out to dinner tomorrow night and i'm already dreaming of those bread baskets they bring and the yummy side oils that go with it and some herbal butter. I'm just happy to not cook and just relax!!! been cooking every night! except last weekend at mother in laws. She is a great cook too!

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Posted by Prince_Pisces
What about DIY beauty product recipes? Those are fun —

Sure 🙂

Do you have any recipes, tips to share?

Of course LOL! I didn't come up with them myself though. I wanna try this one —

Vanilla Mint Honey Scrub

Ingredients

1 cup fine sea salt or fine organic sugar

1/2 cup organic sweet almond oil

1/4 cup raw organic honey

1 organic vanilla bean, split and scraped

10 drops organic peppermint essential oil

1 tsp organic vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

Mix the salt or sugar with the oil, scraped vanilla bean pulp, and honey. Add essential oil and stir. If too oily, add more salt or sugar until you reach the desired grainy paste consistency. Scoop into a jar with the split vanilla bean on the bottom for a decorative touch and screw the lid on tight. Use a tablespoon of scrub at a time and rub the paste in your palms until loosened. Gently massage into wet skin and rinse after 2-5 minutes. Your skin will feel exfoliated and moisturized!

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Thank you, trying that...

Posted by Astrobyn
Since we are on the subject of olive oil, one of my favorite simple things to put together is an Olive Oil & Spice bread dip. This recipe is my fav. It works well over pasta too imo.



1 tablespoon minced basil
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Combine all of the ingredients, EXCEPT oil and lemon. Put in a small food processor (I used my little food chopper). Chop briefly until all ingredients are about the same. Stir in oil and lemon juice.
TO SERVE: Combine about 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend to 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil on a small Dish. Dip sliced bread in mixture. French bread is good.

this made my mouth water 🙂

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Posted by aquapiscescusp
PP, I like to use witch hazel to clean my face, like a toner...

Im not sure if ive used that LOL! The only real 'recipe' that I came up with on my own, was sometimes I take an orange, or a grapefruit, squeeze the juice out, and rub it on my face, and then lock it in with Vaseline so the Vitamin C absorbes better. It works —

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-squeals---!!

that sounds awesome, PP.

lmao!

w/out the vaseline though.

For ingrown hair and pimples

You will need to separate containers to start this:

1) Crush 18 tablets of uncoated aspirin
2) Dissolve these in 5.5 oz of 70% rubbing alcohol

3) Crush 8 tablets of uncoated aspirin
4) Dissolve these in 2.5 oz of witch hazel

5) Combine the rubbing alcohol and witch hazel solutions. Some settling of aspirin may occur, just shake it well before you use it.

APPLY once a day after waxing to prevent and treat ingrown hairs or use it to zap pimples.

AMAZING stuff.

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Posted by aquapiscescusp
PP, I like to use witch hazel to clean my face, like a toner...

Im not sure if ive used that LOL! The only real 'recipe' that I came up with on my own, was sometimes I take an orange, or a grapefruit, squeeze the juice out, and rub it on my face, and then lock it in with Vaseline so the Vitamin C absorbes better. It works —

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Vaseline -- overnight?

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Posted by aquapiscescusp
For ingrown hair and pimples

You will need to separate containers to start this:

1) Crush 18 tablets of uncoated aspirin
2) Dissolve these in 5.5 oz of 70% rubbing alcohol

3) Crush 8 tablets of uncoated aspirin
4) Dissolve these in 2.5 oz of witch hazel

5) Combine the rubbing alcohol and witch hazel solutions. Some settling of aspirin may occur, just shake it well before you use it.

APPLY once a day after waxing to prevent and treat ingrown hairs or use it to zap pimples.

AMAZING stuff.

i saw some guy do this at work. i thought he was a drug addict.

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LOL, he was doing it at work??

The many ways to use Vaseline 😉


1. Put a coat on your eyelashes before you go to bed. Lots of people swear by this - and say it will make your lashes grow longer and thicker over time.

2. Put a coat of Vaseline on your feet at night, cover them with socks and wake up to softer feet - every day!

3. Put Vaseline on your elbows every day - they will stay soft!

4. Put Vaseline on your cuticles several times a day for softer and better looking cuticles every day.

5. Put Vaseline on chapped lips

6. Use Vaseline as lip gloss

7. Mix a little Vaseline with a little Kool-Aid powder and make a colored and flavored lip gloss!

8. Melt Vaseline and one chocolate chip in the microwave, mix and let resolidify for chocolate lip gloss!

9. Maintains perfume scent longer when applied at perfume points before spritzing the perfume.

10. Can be used as a moisturizer for acne sufferers (it is a misconception that it clogs pores)

11. Moisturizes severe dry skin

12. Use Vaseline on your knees to prevent that dry, ashy look

13. Mix with sea salts to make a scrub!

14. Applying Vaseline on your teeth prevents lips from sticking to teeth for celebrities and contestants in beauty pageants who smile a lot

15. Applied on teeth before applying lipstick prevents lipstick from sticking on them

16. Massage, baby!

17. Warmed up can be used as a night cream

18. Makeup remover

19. Protects skin exposed to adverse weather

20. Applied under eye shadow it can create a shiny effect

21. Applied on cheeks for a dewy look

22. Can be used to smooth and soothe skin after shaving

23. Used in manicures under cuticles

24. Gets rid of dry skin lines which can arise from washing

25. Lubricates ear lobes and helps to make earring insertion easy and painless

26. Keeps fingernails pliable and resilient

27. Use with your lipstick to create a cream blusher for your cheeks

28. Helps to ease off stuck on rings

29. Tames unruly eyebrows

30. Defines eyelashes and leaves them with a glossy and waterproof look

31. Conditions scalp pre-shampooing

32. Can help prevent chaffing

33. Aids with healing after cosmetic surgery procedures

34. Reduces scaling and itching associated with dandruff

35. Theraputic when applied to lesions caused by poison ivy

36. Can help improve condition of those with atopic eczema

37. Helps heal and protect new tattoos

38. Can protect against harm

39. Use a tiny dab to put a quick shine on your shoes and bags

40. Smear a tiny bit on your hands and scrunch through your hair for a choppy look

41. Use just a touch on the ends of your hair to hide dry and split ends

42. Remove makeup stains from clothing

43. Rub Vaseline on the neck of your nail polish bottles and they won't get stuck to the caps

44. Make your week old nail polish look new again - rub a small dab over the polish.

45. Use a touch of Vaseline mixed with powder eyeshadow pigment to make new colors, or a more solid eyeshadow that won't get all over your face when you put it on.

46. Stretch your favorite lotion by mixing it with Vaseline.

47. Put Vaseline on your lips, leave it a few minutes, then scrub your lips with a toothbrush to exfoliate and leave them SO smooth

48. Remove false eyelash glue from your lash line

49. Apply a small amount on dry spots on your body before fake tanning lotions are applied, and prevent uneven tanning!

50. Generously apply Vaseline all over before taking flights to combat associated dryness

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Posted by aquapiscescusp
PP, I like to use witch hazel to clean my face, like a toner...

Im not sure if ive used that LOL! The only real 'recipe' that I came up with on my own, was sometimes I take an orange, or a grapefruit, squeeze the juice out, and rub it on my face, and then lock it in with Vaseline so the Vitamin C absorbes better. It works —

Vaseline -- overnight?

You can. But obviously you could get greasy pillows, but ive trained myself to sleep on my back at all times. A lot of people think Vaseline will make you break out, but it wont. Atleast not me LOL!

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aww ur so cute...

I'm similar to you Nem, I don't use recipes, I go with my gut (smell and taste).

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Made these Chocolate Fudge Brownies in the weekend and used tinned Boysenberries instead of raspberries... It's more cake-y than the usual brownie mix, but still absolutely delicious! I had 4 people at the party ask for the recipe!

Sorry it's in metric 😉 CP might convert...

Posted by Nemesis

Posted by lildol
I'm similar to you Nem, I don't use recipes, I go with my gut (smell and taste).

yeahh - and also damn lazy and scatterish - just the basic sketch of a dish - the rest is improvised

cause ... ain't nobody got time for that 😄

my favourite chefs are ramsay and oliver - love their down to earth food.

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Cooking is improv. but baking I follow the recipe!

Baking you need to due to leavening agents.

There are many tiramisu recipes out there but this one is by far the best I tried. I made it 3 weeks ago and everyone loved it! Its pretty easy to make it too. Although the recipe doesn't include 1 egg white, I added it while mixing the mascarpone to keep the cream rich. Enjoy!

TIRAMISU
Ingredients

6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1?_ cup mascarpone cheese
1?_ cup heavy whipping cream
2 -7oz packages Italian Lady fingers
1 cup cold espresso - This is a must, please don't destroy it with filter coffee 🙂
?_ cup coffee flavored Liqueur (optional)
1 tbsp cocoa for dusting

Instructions
Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. This is your sabayon, remove from the heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored.
Add Mascarpone to whipped yolks, beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks.
Gently fold the whipped cream in the mascarpone sabayon mixture and set aside.
Mix the cold espresso with the coffee liquor and dip the lady fingers into the mixture just long enough to get them wet, do not soak them!
Arrange the lady fingers in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish (or container similarly sized)
Spoon half the mascarpone cream filling over the lady fingers.
Repeat process with another layer of lady fingers and cream.
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Dust with cocoa before serving

Posted by Nemesis
i'm for a strict division of food and beauty recipes. people might get it wrong and slap some bolognese in their hair or face and eat some masks...😄


i don't have recipes, i cook by feeling. 😄 just stuff i have taught myself or learned from my mother. only once my food was rejected. lentils, that - if i am honest - looked like something from the excorist movie.

LOL people are smart on here 🙂 they can separate the two

Posted by lildol
I'm similar to you Nem, I don't use recipes, I go with my gut (smell and taste).

I do this too, whatever I have in the fridge... I improvise, but some recipes need to be followed for it to turn out great, IMO.

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Made these Chocolate Fudge Brownies in the weekend and used tinned Boysenberries instead of raspberries... It's more cake-y than the usual brownie mix, but still absolutely delicious! I had 4 people at the party ask for the recipe!

Sorry it's in metric 😉 CP might convert...

Looks yummy...

Posted by Lib911
There are many tiramisu recipes out there but this one is by far the best I tried. I made it 3 weeks ago and everyone loved it! Its pretty easy to make it too. Although the recipe doesn't include 1 egg white, I added it while mixing the mascarpone to keep the cream rich. Enjoy!

TIRAMISU
Ingredients

6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1?_ cup mascarpone cheese
1?_ cup heavy whipping cream
2 -7oz packages Italian Lady fingers
1 cup cold espresso - This is a must, please don't destroy it with filter coffee 🙂
?_ cup coffee flavored Liqueur (optional)
1 tbsp cocoa for dusting

Instructions
Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. This is your sabayon, remove from the heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored.
Add Mascarpone to whipped yolks, beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks.
Gently fold the whipped cream in the mascarpone sabayon mixture and set aside.
Mix the cold espresso with the coffee liquor and dip the lady fingers into the mixture just long enough to get them wet, do not soak them!
Arrange the lady fingers in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish (or container similarly sized)
Spoon half the mascarpone cream filling over the lady fingers.
Repeat process with another layer of lady fingers and cream.
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Dust with cocoa before serving

I make it like this also... Turns out great each time.

So simple too!

Posted by aquapiscescusp
39. Use a tiny dab to put a quick shine on your shoes and bags

40. Smear a tiny bit on your hands and scrunch through your hair for a choppy look

41. Use just a touch on the ends of your hair to hide dry and split ends

42. Remove makeup stains from clothing

43. Rub Vaseline on the neck of your nail polish bottles and they won't get stuck to the caps

44. Make your week old nail polish look new again - rub a small dab over the polish.

45. Use a touch of Vaseline mixed with powder eyeshadow pigment to make new colors, or a more solid eyeshadow that won't get all over your face when you put it on.

46. Stretch your favorite lotion by mixing it with Vaseline.

47. Put Vaseline on your lips, leave it a few minutes, then scrub your lips with a toothbrush to exfoliate and leave them SO smooth

48. Remove false eyelash glue from your lash line

49. Apply a small amount on dry spots on your body before fake tanning lotions are applied, and prevent uneven tanning!

50. Generously apply Vaseline all over before taking flights to combat associated dryness

51. I swear by this...I have thick, wavy hair. Winter, it dries and Summer sun dries. Although I use the biolage line to keep hair silky, strong & healthy, in between shampoos..if you can go two days without shampooing even better. (usually those with thick hair) Once or twice a month...

quarter size amount vaseline into palms of hands rub together (it is guey..) flip head upside down work from root to ends and really work it in..use thick comb and comb it through. Put on either a towel, shower cap or plastic and sleep overnight. wa laaa..better and so much cheaper than a professional condition treatment. Hair is like silk after shampooing with a good conditioner. 🙂

ok..I'm sparing an italian recipe.
If you want to impress a date, or your man...MEN LOVE THIS DISH!

BOW TIE PASTA IN SPICY CREAM SAUCE W/TOMATOES

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. Sweet Italian Sausage, casings removed, crumbled (*see notes at bottom)
1/2 Teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 Cup diced onion (or a good size medium onion)
3 Garlic cloves minced
1 28-ounce Can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, and coarsely chopped
1-1/2 Cups Whipping Cream (Heavy cream works too)
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

12 ounces bow tie pasta (no more..the pasta amount makes the dish..if you add more add/match with above ingredients!)

3 Tablespoons minced FRESH parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

*NOTES: (before I give cooking instructions)
Get the best possible sausage you can find. I know it's easy to buy ground sausage, but make sure it is a good brand if you do. Otherwise, remove the casings and crumble. If you can find Gianelli Sausage..perfect, if you have an Italian Deli, go there and ask for their best sweet Italian sausage 1-lb only), I guarantee you they will have good sausage.

Chop up the canned plum tomatoes FIRST..put a colander in the sink and let them drain real good until you are ready for them.

I cannot emphasize enough... 12 oz (1 lb) of the bow tie pasta! If you have to make more, double the (recipe) box and the ingredients, the left overs are to die for!

~continued~

Heat oil in heavy LARGE skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and red pepper flakes
Cook until sausage is no longer pink while stirring frequently (about 7 mins)
Add onion and garlic to skillet and coop until onion is tender & sausage is light brown stirring occasionally for another 7 mins
Add tomatoes, cream & salt
Simmer until mixture thickens slightly (about 4 mins)

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water UNTIL just tender, but firm to the bite. Stir to prevent sticking, drain.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, add pasta & cook until pasta is heated and cooked through stirring for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsely. Wa laaa..have fresh parm (or shaker..)available for guest(s) to sprinkle at their leisure.. Served with garlic bread...yum!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ^^^SAUCE CAN BE PREPARED A DAY AHEAD! Just cover tightly and refrigerate.

Posted by lildol
Baking you need to due to leavening agents.

uh..about that hungarian subject we discussed in the other thread....🙂 Spill your guts girl

Vaseline Hey?? I am gonna try that.

My Bread Recipe, it's white flour (I have also used Whole Wheat and a Whole Wheat/Flax mix) and I use white flour because when I make it, it's a treat, and I will pay dearly for it so I make it good! Lol I have also made pull-aparts by rolling into little balls, dip in butter/olive oil with herbs and parmeeeeesion cheese then toss into a pretty bundt pan and bake.

Mix in bowl 1 - 4C Flour
2TBS Instant Yeast

Mix in Bowl 2 - 2 Eggs
2/3C Sugar
1/3C Oil
Pinch of Salt
4C Hot Water

Mix bowl 1 into bowl 2 and add 6C Flour (usually cup by cup mixing as you go)
Let rise for 45 min.
Punch down 4 times and form into bread/buns/pull-aparts
Let rise for another 45 min.
Bake at 350 for roughly 20 min.

This recipe is easy, hard to F-up, takes very little time, and is so yummy!

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Posted by aquapiscescusp
39. Use a tiny dab to put a quick shine on your shoes and bags

40. Smear a tiny bit on your hands and scrunch through your hair for a choppy look

41. Use just a touch on the ends of your hair to hide dry and split ends

42. Remove makeup stains from clothing

43. Rub Vaseline on the neck of your nail polish bottles and they won't get stuck to the caps

44. Make your week old nail polish look new again - rub a small dab over the polish.

45. Use a touch of Vaseline mixed with powder eyeshadow pigment to make new colors, or a more solid eyeshadow that won't get all over your face when you put it on.

46. Stretch your favorite lotion by mixing it with Vaseline.

47. Put Vaseline on your lips, leave it a few minutes, then scrub your lips with a toothbrush to exfoliate and leave them SO smooth

48. Remove false eyelash glue from your lash line

49. Apply a small amount on dry spots on your body before fake tanning lotions are applied, and prevent uneven tanning!

50. Generously apply Vaseline all over before taking flights to combat associated dryness

51. I swear by this...I have thick, wavy hair. Winter, it dries and Summer sun dries. Although I use the biolage line to keep hair silky, strong & healthy, in between shampoos..if you can go two days without shampooing even better. (usually those with thick hair) Once or twice a month...

quarter size amount vaseline into palms of hands rub together (it is guey..) flip head upside down work from root to ends and really work it in..use thick comb and comb it through. Put on either a towel, shower cap or plastic and sleep overnight. wa laaa..better and so much cheaper than a professional condition treatment. Hair is like silk after shampooing with a good conditioner. 🙂

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Excellent tip-- thanks

OH nice recipe for the pasta LIB... You come from an Italian family I gather 😉

Tsarina I'm trying this tomorrow night ^ thanks

...

Id like to try the sleep cycle ^^

OK so this is what you do to make the best rice pudding in the world??_.


Put some butter in a pan and cook some 4 cardamon pods, 3 cloves, a spoon of cinnamon and powdered ginger fry until aromatic??_.

then add half a litre of milk and sugar (enough to make it sweet but not too much)

lower the flame to simmer and add a cup and a half of vermicelli noodles and allow for them to soften and mix in and thicken everything up

add chopped almonds and dried fruit like raisins, apricot, paw paw etc etc..

I like to have mine with shredded coconut swell??_


its so fucking yum and its perfect for winter with a cup of chai??_??_you could even add a cup of tea to the milk mixture to make it into a chai rice pudding if you wanted to but you'd have to strain it out and I couldn't be bothered with it and I like it fine

Creamy Cauliflower Soup (that's parmesan and sprinkle of olive oil on top)

With Grilled Tuna & Tomato Sandwitch

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup (that's parmesan and sprinkle of olive oil on top)

With Grilled Tuna & Tomato Sandwitch

You made it? 😉

Posted by Prince_Pisces

Just when I was giving up alcohol...