The "What do I cook with this stuff..." thread

Aarons_mummy

Hi everyone,

I have a few bits that are in dire straights of needing used and wondered if anyone had any idea's of what I could do with them. I pretty much have everything I could need in addition but what I need ideas for are:

Chocolate cake with gooey centre (this can be eaten alone of course but I can add it to something else if needs be)
Almost a full tub of double cream
Meringue nests

Ideally something using icing sugar since my mum came round with a huge box of the stuff and I already have one! Thanks in advance

raphanius

Aarons_mummy wrote: »

Chocolate cake with gooey centre (this can be eaten alone of course but I can add it to something else if needs be)
Almost a full tub of double cream
Meringue nests

chocolate 'mess' comes to mind dusted with icing sugar, even better if you have some chocolate you can melt and pour over as well.

LandyAndy

mumsiemum wrote: »

What should I do with the crumbly cereal bits that are always left at the bottom of the cereal box? Kids don't like them as they say it goes soggy when you add the milk. Seems such a waste!

Any suggestions would be really appreciated!!

MM

orangesmartie wrote: »

Add them to flapjacks as in this post

mumsiemum wrote: »

Genius!!! Thanks Orangesmatrie :A - gonna make some tomorrow!

Cuppa anyone?

MM

:rotfl:

Throw 1p's worth of corn flake crumbs away or make flapjacks you wouldn't otherwise have made to use them up?

Which of those is the best use of time and money?

squeaky

And if somebody was going to make themselves a pudding/treat/snack/cake anyway...?

Why not pick a recipe that uses up some odds and ends?

ThriftyFlorence

Dave_liverpool wrote: »

Having read a few threads recently we need a 'what to do with' thread

Can I start?

I have 2 tins of salmon, what can I do with these? Not keen on it hot.

Hope this helps a few of us with storecupboard items we then have no idea what to do with

Canned salmon is a great sushi filler! You can put canned salmon inside sushi nori rolls with a bit of mayonnaise, and either avocado, cucumber or other sushi fillings.

Ingredients: nori (dried seaweed) sheets, available at Waitrose, Sainsburys/etc and oriental/international supermarkets, short grain rice, mayo, and veges of your choice.

Cook the rice, mix in some mayo, half a teaspoon of sugar and salt.... then lay your rice down on the seaweed sheet, then the salmon, veges and a little dollop of mayo. Roll up. Cut up. Dip in soy sauce to taste and you can even dip in some Wasabi/horseradish sauce if you have any. Really yummy

ThriftyFlorence

Anyone tell me what to do with one/two cans of artichoke hearts?

squeaky

ThriftyFlorence wrote: »

Anyone tell me what to do with one/two cans of artichoke hearts?

Possible ideas...

bought loads 10p artichoke hearts what to do???

Things to do with lentils, rice and artichoke hearts!

Have fun

cheeswright

hi - just wanted to revive this thread as I've been spring cleaning my kitchen cupboards and have come up with a load of stuff I must have bought for something but cant remember what so suggestions please...oh and we're all on a diet...which dosnt help

cornmeal 2kg - can I make polenta with this ???
tinned chestnut puree x 2
vacuum packed chestnuts
coconut milk 2 tins
creamed coconut 3 packets
packet of dried fenugreek leaves
dried limes
pickled lemon slices - big jar
cardomon pods
dried turtle beans
a whole pound of cloves!

Savvy_cash

Any ideas on what to make with a large tin of grapefruit segments in juice?

I find it's quite sharp on it's own so would like to make something sweet and tasty

Thanks in advance! xx

Savvy_cash

cheeswright wrote: »

hi - just wanted to revive this thread as I've been spring cleaning my kitchen cupboards and have come up with a load of stuff I must have bought for something but cant remember what so suggestions please...oh and we're all on a diet...which dosnt help

cornmeal 2kg - can I make polenta with this ???
tinned chestnut puree x 2
vacuum packed chestnuts
coconut milk 2 tins
creamed coconut 3 packets
packet of dried fenugreek leaves
dried limes
pickled lemon slices - big jar
cardomon pods
dried turtle beans
a whole pound of cloves!

Hi-I find coconut milk is a staple ingredient for a thai green/red curry You only need some chicken/veg and some thai curry paste (which lasts ages as you only need a spoonful)
Only thing is I'm not sure about the fat content in coconut milk?
Hope that helps xx