fluffyknickers Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Ok, do I need one of these?! I am gadget addict and have to have everything!!! i do already have a slow cooker. I wondered are they any good? Whats the difference between this and a slowcooker (or not even alike) Is it just an oven on top of your work surface? Are things cooked in there quicker than an oven? Do they brown things (unlike a slow cooker) Do you use yours or just a waste of space? Would i need the large one (family of four) What can you cook in there? You lot are costing me a fortune Edited March 27, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenuk99 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Gasp another lakeland product, have they got shares in Omlet or has Omlet ogt shares in them lol. Now looking at a remoska Jenx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenuk99 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 lol now I want one sounds amazing, but is it as good as it says? Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Well mines going on ebay soon - as it has been living in cupboard. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Mine gets used nearly every day, having asked for and got recommendations from here Yes it is effectively a small oven that sits on the worktop, and you can also use it to grill and fry, particularly if you buy the shallow pan and wire stand as accessories. Cooks in about the same time as an oven and does brown food - much easier to clean as you can wash the pans or put them in the dishwasher . Also uses much less power than a conventional oven. Would definitely recommend the biggest size for family feeding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I have the large one and use it all the time as it's so cheap to run. It really is fab, and the best thing it does is really good homemade potato wedges. I love mt Remoska and it comes into its own at Christmas when there's not enough room in my oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Ok interesting! So next question is why would I use this instead of turning my oven on - is it purely due to running cost or does it heat quicker without preheating and get better results from the food? Thanks michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Those Remoskas are brilliant. My partner bought me one for my birthday. Cooked some excellent meals in it, and i take it to work (i work nights) to cook my meals at tea break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 That's a good idea I find it brilliant for cooking and browning anything like sausages, roasted veg, homemade potato wedges. Baked apples are great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 It does fab roast chicken, perfect jacket potatoes and scones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 You have all sold me on it and I have bought one! Heeeee heeeee Very excited now. Expect loads of questions when it arrives. Are the jacket spuds with crispy skins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Are the jacket spuds with crispy skins? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Ok, do I need one of these?! I am gadget addict and have to have everything!!! i do already have a slow cooker. I wondered are they any good? Whats the difference between this and a slowcooker (or not even alike) Is it just an oven on top of your work surface? Are things cooked in there quicker than an oven? Do they brown things (unlike a slow cooker) Do you use yours or just a waste of space? Would i need the large one (family of four) What can you cook in there? You lot are costing me a fortune Oh dear, I confess. I, too, am a kitchen gadget junkie, but have avoided buying a remoska over the years...I will be asking you questions about it in the next few weeks before I decide whether I need one or not! See what you've done!! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I wouldn't be without my Remoska. It's on now as we speak I've only got the standard one as there are only two of us, but the bigger one would be ideal for a family. There isn't much that i couldn't cook in a conventional oven that i could cook in the Remoska. Great little gadget. Apparently originates from what was Czechoslovakia, and people only tended to live in small accommodation so not much room for an oven. I think it holds the flavour of food too. As said, i take mine to work and cook meals for my break. And it uses minimal electricity. Not that i'm a 'tight-wad' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Nowt wrong with being thrifty Andy - you're in good company with Kate and me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Got a Grand Remoska today and so far it looks great and I have cooked jacket spuds in it and they really were great with fantastic crispy skins. I need some more ideas for things to cook and HOW to cook them - I do have the recipe book but you lot are often more useful. If I made a cake in it do I pour the mixture in to the Remoska or do I put it in a tin then in the Remoska? Have you done a roast chicken in yours with roast potatoes? In the Lakeland video the woman adds a chicken AND pots at the same time but if I do this in my normal cooker I add the chicken then the spuds an hour BEFORE the end of cooking time - what have you done? Do you have the split tins and shallow tins from Lakeland and are they useful? If I was to do something like a shepherds pie do I have to cook the mince before in a normal pan, then add to the remoska and mash pot on top or cook it in the remoska and add the pot to the top? Going to give bread a go in it and see how easy and may put the Breadmaker away for a bit (with actifry too space is running out on the surfaces ) - any tips for baking in it? Recipe and ideas would me warmly welcomed espcially all in one dinners!!! Thanks everyone MIchelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi Mazzy, great you got a Remoska. I didn't have anything as posh as a video with mine , but i've only got the standard one. I'm also not a sweet tooth person so rarely eat cake, or cook them. However, i believe you have to put the cake in a tin, then put it in the Remoska. My book also recommends lining the remoska with Lakelands Magic non stick liner to prevent scratches. I have both the deep and shallow pans for mine, and i think they are worthwhile purchasing, as depending on what you are cooking the deeper pan will take longer to cook compared to the shallow one. Regarding roast chicken, again i cannot say, as my book only speaks of chicken pieces, but you having the larger model, it probably is possible. However, even if i could, i would not cook whole chicken or Turkey in a Remoska. The reason why is this, and sorry to deviate from the Remoska for a while. Many years ago i was given a clay baking brick to cook chicken, beef etc in. You soak it in water for about 15 minutes, then prepare your chicken and put it in a cold oven and turn it on. When the oven is at the pre-heated stage, time the cooking from there. The meat cooks in it's own juices and believe me, you cannot beat it. Once you've tasted meat cooked in a clay brick, you'll probably not cook it any other way. I also bought the larger clay brick for Turkey sized birds. Every year we have 'Thanksgiving dinner' and admittedly it only comes out of the garage once a year where it is stored, but everyone comment on the deliciousness of the Turkey. Turkey can be 'dry' if not cooked properly, but no need to worry with a clay brick. http://www.alacook.co.uk/cat--Romertopf-clay-chicken-Brick--Clayware_09.html However, have fun with your Remoska. They really are great and it is only through using it and experimentation that you get more and more confident with it and cook wonderful meals (at the fraction of the cost of a conventional oven). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 RIGHT! you've persuaded me! I'm getting a Remoska.... and it's all your fault! (not!) Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm pretty sure that Egluntine has roasted a chicken in a remoska; she'd know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I have.....you do cook it till it is done ......times seem to differ, but the family say that they taste fantastic and they certainly seem moist and tender. I start them off upside down and turn them after about 40 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I made the Jamie Oliver Chicken with Pancetta and Thyme from the Ministry of Food book in the Remoska tonight. I just bunged it in and left it for about 20 mins, turning it halfway through, instead of using a frying pan. It was beautiful, or so the boys said, and it didn't fall apart as it is inclined to do when done in a frying pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 oooh yum sounds great - would it be a cheek to ask you to PM me with it as I dont have that recipe book - or is it worth buying? So far I have done in it - Bread Sausages Chicken in regae sauce plain chicken breast toasted sandwich glazed a ham hock Jacket potatoes Potatoe wedges Other stuff I cant remember! Have only used oven twice and both times for fairy cakes as wouldnt all fit in remoska! I LOVE IT! Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 On its way. **This** is a useful site. **Update: I made a Lemon Drizzle Cake in it today. A triumph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Clucks-minusOne Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I've had my Remoska for four months and its on most days . It's actually my second as the first one was faulty and was exchanged very quickly by Lakeland with minimum fuss. You may find these useful as there is a big following on MSE. Lots of ideas but mixed in with chat as well. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1464375&highlight=remoska http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=10314 I was wondering about an Actifry but would I use both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks, I have been through the Money saving site as there are loads of posts on it - too many actually as struggling to find the recipes! Will have to take some time to go through it. I use my actifry and remoska. I havent tried anything else yet apart from chips in the actifry but plan too. On Sunday put roast chicken in Remoska then got it out and covered it and then added some potatoes and did the roasts in it - its great. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
