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Family of 5 'shop from home'food storage challenge...

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  • D&DD
    D&DD Posts: 4,405 Forumite
    Just checking in with a couple of recipes I'm going to try out today as a bit of a use up..

    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
    1 red pepper seeded and quartered
    3 tbspn virgin olive oil
    235g tin chickpeas drained and rinsed
    2 cloves garlic halved
    1 heaped tspn tahini
    juice of 1/2 lemon
    salt & pepper

    Roast peppers in 1 tbspn oil on 200c,400f,GM6 for 25-30 mins turning once.Remove pepper from oven and peel off skin.
    Blitz in food processor or blender with chickpeas,garlic,tahini,l.juice,2 tblspns water and rest of oil.

    Smashed Bean and Carrot Spread
    1 carrot sliced
    2 tbspn virgin olive oil
    2 cloves garlic crushed
    1 tsp ground cumin
    1/4 tsp ground coriander
    2 pinches chilli powder
    200g tin butter beans drained and rinsed
    juice of 1 lemon
    salt and pepper

    steam carrot til tender.Meanwhile heat oil in saucepan and fry garlic and spices for 1 minute.Add the beans,lemon juice and 2-3 tbspns water.Heat gently stirring.
    Remove from heat and blend carrots and bean mixture til smooth.Add a little water if needed and season to taste :)

    Apple Coleslaw
    2 oz red or white cabbage grated
    1 large carrot grated
    2 spring onions finely sliced
    1 apple cored and grated

    Dressing
    1 tbspn olive oil
    1 tsp lemon juice
    1 tbspn mayonnaise

    Mix cabbage,carrot,onions and apple together in a bowl.
    Whisk oil and l.juice together then stir in mayo.Spoon over salad.

    Right better get my butt in gear before the phone goes..or the door...:)
  • That hummus recipe sounds lovely D&DD. Yum.

    Been reading furiously this morning as only had snatched read ups since 'the cooker' arrived. ;)

    Jcr - can't believe you're nearly at baby day. You've only a few weeks to go. How quick has that gone?! :eek:

    Have I missed any gadgets? Was up to the dehydrator as I seem to recall. I'd caught up and got the doughnut maker but none have made it to the freezer yet as predicted, Dee. :rolleyes:

    Making naan breads today to have with the curry later. Does anyone know what I add to make them like those ones with sutanas and spices in? Pashwars are they called? or is that just the make? :o

    Oh wow! couldn't copy and paste that apple coleslaw quickly enough... just what I needed. :D Thanks Dee

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  • purpleivy
    purpleivy Posts: 3,668 Forumite
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    peshwari naan I think, maybe you could google for a recipe?
    [SIZE=-1]"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad"[/SIZE]
    Trying not to waste food!:j
    ETA Philosophy is wondering whether a Bloody Mary counts as a Smoothie
  • D&DD
    D&DD Posts: 4,405 Forumite
    Cheerful lovely to see you :D
    http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/recipe_display.php?id=12836
    This site is BRILLIANT not sure if this is the one you want ??
  • Hi all. Nice to see you back Dee.

    When dough is ready from my BM, am I supposed to knead the dough before using? My apple braid was nice but felt it didn't rise enough.
    Love MSE, Las Vegas and chocolate!
  • D&DD
    D&DD Posts: 4,405 Forumite
    Hi Mooky :D
    I usually just slap it about a bit to get it nice and smooth before I roll it out,I don't really knead it again as such.
    You can try rising it once it's stuffed for a bit longer,I find if the kitchens warm it rises better if OH is home and all the windows are open it doesn't do as well:rotfl:

    Done the pepper humuus and carrot spread thingy both get the thumbs up from me :D I used to pay £1.60 ish I think in Sainsburys for their red pepper humuus as I didn't like Tesco's..shal whip up my own in future I have *ahem* another stockpile of pulses...
    Both recipes were from the book 'The top 100 recipes for a healthy lunchbox' part of a set of 2 from the book people :D (cheap + quidco of course);)
  • D&DD wrote: »

    Mrs Doyle !!!! I'm putting on weight just reading that post lol...oooh chocolate!!!!!!!!! I'll bet the kids would go for that one!! Sorry I wasn't about earlier..bit of a day..I must try that one though..mmm wonder if the white choocie chips and raspberries would go well too *dribble*


    Sorry, dont want to corrupt you!! :laugh:

    It was lovely though, and i think that the white chocolate and raspberry would be gorgeous!

    Am also ridiculously tempted to make the cheese and tomato one for tea tonight - no wonder im so blimming huge! :o

    In all seriousness though, this thread has completely re-awakened my love of baking, and im really grateful for all the effort you put into posting recipes. Thank you xx :grouphug:
    Back and ready to save some money! :D
  • D&DD
    D&DD Posts: 4,405 Forumite
    :o:D Pleased to hear it MrsD :D It's always been something I enjoy and I love getting others 'hooked' too.
    I'm having a savoury day today,nibbles and bits to use up some of the stuff in the fridge.Next on the list are Turkey Nibbles !! Still got a pile of the old bird left from xmas :rotfl: *has been in the freezer tho!!!*
    Basically shredded turkey mixed with stuffing and baked in balls...luscious hot or cold:D
  • purpleivy wrote: »
    peshwari naan I think, maybe you could google for a recipe?

    Ahh that's the name! I wondered why all I was getting was details of canvas and rugs when I searched. :o

    Thanks for that link, Dee. ;) Those turkey nibbles sound nice. Just finished the last of our turkey, tho. Was intending to make a 'supreme' and rice but went nuts and ate it in a turkey and mango chutney sandwich. :o:o Bad mum!

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  • bebee_2
    bebee_2 Posts: 348 Forumite
    So pleased to hear that its not only me that has been awakened my OH thinks i have gone mad.
    Weetabix Brownies Cooking at the moment. :j
    Sorry, dont want to corrupt you!! :laugh:

    It was lovely though, and i think that the white chocolate and raspberry would be gorgeous!

    Am also ridiculously tempted to make the cheese and tomato one for tea tonight - no wonder im so blimming huge! :o

    In all seriousness though, this thread has completely re-awakened my love of baking, and im really grateful for all the effort you put into posting recipes. Thank you xx :grouphug:
    £2 Pig has £86 in his Tummy. I am seriuosly Become a O/S Saver
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