Waste not want not
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- Earthmaiden
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Re: Waste not want not
In the fridge - microwave the next day .
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I think they will end up as the simpler version, egg’n’chips
I think it was you LTC who mentioned using them as oven chips before, but it hadn’t occurred to me they would freeze
I’ve never had enough really nice ones to bother with before
I think it was you LTC who mentioned using them as oven chips before, but it hadn’t occurred to me they would freeze
I’ve never had enough really nice ones to bother with before
- liketocook
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Eggs and chips sounds like a plan Sue
Yes it probably was me Sue as it's something I routinely do with leftover ones.
Yes it probably was me Sue as it's something I routinely do with leftover ones.
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I can see that working well scully
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scullion wrote:i've read recipes for curries made with chips in indian cookbooks.
A cook of Indian food (I think of Indian ancestry as well) said they all use freezer chips in curries.
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Have made a muck up on my Tesco order and now have rather a lot of surplus milk , 12 extra pints to be exact plus the 8 I intended to order! It's semi-skimmed so won't freeze particularly well as is. It has decent use by date. DS2 isn't a big fan of milk puddings so no point in making those. I'll make a big batch (or two) of white sauce, portion and freeze it and possibly some custard. Any other suggestions for milk-based things I can batch cook then freeze? Thanks
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A cauliflower and leek cheese? I usually make a big one and freeze for Christmas.
Batches of parsley sauce for fish pie, or even make the fish pie and freeze.
Quiche? Bread sauce, again for Christmas.
Must be the day for Tesco mistakes, I have double green beans and kiwi fruit.
BB
Batches of parsley sauce for fish pie, or even make the fish pie and freeze.
Quiche? Bread sauce, again for Christmas.
Must be the day for Tesco mistakes, I have double green beans and kiwi fruit.
BB
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Busybee wrote:A cauliflower and leek cheese? I usually make a big one and freeze for Christmas.
Batches of parsley sauce for fish pie, or even make the fish pie and freeze.
Quiche? Bread sauce, again for Christmas.
Must be the day for Tesco mistakes, I have double green beans and kiwi fruit.
BB
Thanks BB, great suggestions. I could swap you some milk for beans and kiwi
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semi skimmed should freeze ok - i always used to put a couple of pints in the freezer for emergencies.
yoghurt or paneer?
rice pudding for the freezer?
yoghurt or paneer?
rice pudding for the freezer?
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I have to say, I agree. I think milk (semi skimmed or not) freezes far better than milk based sauces which always seem to curdle when I reheat them.
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Maybe a soup of some description, although I find those that are thickened with potato don't freeze too well.
I have had too many work lunches where I felt like I was eating wallpaper paste.
I have had too many work lunches where I felt like I was eating wallpaper paste.
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LTC semi skimmed milk freezes extremely well (for me anyway) but it takes some space. Rice pud is a good user but sauces are a good use or cream of soups normally use milk.
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Thanks everyone, lots of ideas to consider. Interesting that people are finding semi-skimmed freezes okay. I might have another go if I can find the freezer space but I'm trying to keep a decent amount of room as I hope to get my winter/festive butcher's order in the next couple of weeks.
Four pints have gone home with my sister after she popped by earlier to drop off her pooch. Surprisingly DS2 has said will he eat some rice pudding he never used to be a fan so one of those will get made tomorrow.
Four pints have gone home with my sister after she popped by earlier to drop off her pooch. Surprisingly DS2 has said will he eat some rice pudding he never used to be a fan so one of those will get made tomorrow.
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That's a thought Pampy thanks, I've done that before successfully.
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Stokey Sue wrote:liketocook wrote:Sue my Greek DIL-to-be taught me to store feta covered in water with a pinch of salt added and I have to say it prolongs it's useable lifespan by ages, though it's probably best for cooking rather than salad if it's been there for several weeks.
Yes, I should try actually covering it in brine, with both feta and mozzarella I do tip all the brine from the packet into the plastic box before I cut off any cheese, but that nowhere near covers it
This says to use a 10% salt solution, can't see that slime mould taking hold in that
https://cookpad.com/uk/recipes/3106162- ... eta-cheese
I found the part block of feta I'd put in 10% brine and forgotten several weeks ago
Still AOK, next time I use some I'll cut small portions and submerge them in brine, as I find the problem with feta is that I often only want a small amount to use as part of a dressing or topping, as Jamie Oliver does, and this makes it easier and more economical
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Definitely sounds like the way to go Sue to prolong the life of feta etc. I'll try the 10% brine, up to now I've always added a good pinch of salt.
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I did rinse and blot the cheese, 10% is strong!
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Stokey Sue wrote:I did rinse and blot the cheese, 10% is strong!
Good point, thanks
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