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  • The pasta bakes were fine. The tahini just melted in. I coudn't taste it but at least it is not wasted. I expect it is good for us. Loaf not out yet.
    Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination:beer:

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  • inspired by this thread i just made blueberry cupcakes with some blueberries which were soft and squashy. The husband was thrilled!
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    just been directed to this thread. ! Yet another one to give me help and inspiration.
    I have been trying to use things up, but reading just the beginning of this thread proves to me that I am not doing as well as I thought.
    mmm back to the drawing board.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • hi all new to this thread just joined gc to i hat how much food i waste doing really well at mo saved my mushrooms and my bacon used all my pastry
    but i have some mandarins which r fine at the mo but don't think there gonna get eaten cause no one seems to be bothering with them think its cause they may have pips in some any ideas what to do with them i have 5
  • Ideas for left over roast beef - mostly sliced. Have already had heated up slices in gravy - fancy something with a bit of oomph - any ideas please?

    Moam
    Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.... life is a WIP.


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  • gizmo111
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    Ideas for left over roast beef - mostly sliced. Have already had heated up slices in gravy - fancy something with a bit of oomph - any ideas please?

    Moam

    Roast beef and horseradish sanwiches, or beef and onion sandwiches.
    RB salad, or just freeze some slices for a dinner another time.
    Mama read so much about the dangers of drinking alcohol and eating chocolate that she immediately gave up reading.
  • Savvy_sewing
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    I used to mince up left over cooked meats, and then use it to make cottage pie type things, or meat loafs. Must admit I havent done it for years. Still have the mincer at the back of the cupboard.!
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • rosieben
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    edited 6 August 2009 at 10:32AM
    .. i have some mandarins which r fine at the mo but don't think there gonna get eaten cause no one seems to be bothering with them think its cause they may have pips in some any ideas what to do with them i have 5

    only thing that comes to mind is to peel/depip and use in some sort of dessert? maybe a sponge layer, fruit layer and top with ice cream? I'm not fond of oranges so not the best person to give advice :p

    its amazing what you can do with a piece of stale cake - my dd tells everyone that I used to make them have stale cake and custard - its true! :)
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  • rosieben
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    Mooloo wrote: »
    I used to mince up left over cooked meats, and then use it to make cottage pie type things, or meat loafs. Must admit I havent done it for years. Still have the mincer at the back of the cupboard.!

    After a sunday lunch with my dsis and dbil I came home with a piece of the beef joint which was a little chewy :eek: I minced it up in the food processor and made a huge cottage pie which was gorgeous - most of it in the freezer now! I have a spong mincer gathering dust in the cupboard, never thought to use it :o thanks for the reminder!
    ... don't throw the string away. You always need string! :D

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  • Chris25
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    rosieben wrote: »
    After a sunday lunch with my dsis and dbil I came home with a piece of the beef joint which was a little chewy :eek: I minced it up in the food processor and made a huge cottage pie which was gorgeous - most of it in the freezer now! I have a spong mincer gathering dust in the cupboard, never thought to use it :o thanks for the reminder!

    If we're going to have roast beef, I usually buy a larger joint than we need so I can make cottage pie with the rest - the best way to make it :) :T
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