Links to popular & useful threads - please read before starting a new thread!

Faith

Several questions pop up time and time again here on the Cooking & Recipes forum, and have generally been answered comprehensively elsewhere at least one. So this thread is just a compilation of links to some previous threads on certain topics that will hopefully provide you with an answer to your question, without you having to start a new thread!

Please contribute to the below threads - don't worry about them being 'zombie' threads.

Knives - looking for a new set, what kind, where to buy them and how to keep them sharp:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055228995

Steak - how to cook it, what to have with it:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055320134

BBQ & Grilling

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=59880959

Recipes for great spaghetti bolognese:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055274445

How to make scrambled eggs:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055321114
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055280714
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054936201

Some great quick and easy recipes:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054856196

Basic baking methodology:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054856040

Cookery Book/Recipe Site Recommendations:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054978683

Breadmakers:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055352502

Food Blogs:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055578445

Spices & Sauces:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056005436

Recommendations for pan sets:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057114893

Looking to cook on a budget/ in bulk/ freeze meals? READ ME!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056740660

Slow Cooker Recipes

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055468379

Where can I buy fresh yeast?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055064290

Tips for making the best mashed potatoes:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=87071061

Here's what I had for breakfast:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056737332

Here's what I had for lunch:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056039806

Here's what I had for dinner:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057106483

Handy thread of quick cooking questions & tips

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056631723

Making your own Christmas presents:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056110995

Everything you ever wanted to know about Chinese takeaway recipes:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68802457

The Souper Soup Thread

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68791687

Chicken wings megathread

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=144087

If anyone has any more ideas about things that should be included here, just let me or any of the F&D forum mods know by PM .

Faith

Folks, just bringing this thread back to the fore. The above threads are free to be posted in at any time, and we'll merge new threads with similar content with the above threads where appropriate. Feel free to post in the above threads -- they won't be considered 'zombie threads'. Thanks!