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sashacat wrote:

I've got bulgar wheat in my cupboard that my dd bought and I don't know what to do with it. I nearly threw it out yesterday..what can I do with it?

You can cook it like cous cous - ie some boiling water poured over it and leave it to soak it up. If you want to make tabouleh, there are loads of easy recipes around - or it's nice with feta cheese and a couple of chopped up olives, and a spring onion or two mixed into it. Or eat it instead of rice with a curry.

sammy_kaye18

The main things i keep in my cupboard are

-pasta
-beans
-porridge
-flour (plain and self raising)
-stock cubes
-spuds
-rice

i tned to make alot of soup - im going to start growing some fresh herbs this year i think too - ive NEVER used herbs os i think i will have a go this year and see what i can add to what. - think it will liven up the cooking if anythign - provided the dog doesnt pee on them and kil them all!!! - oh i have hanging basket holders that go ove rmy fence and theres room for 6 pots in them (2 in each) so i think ill use them - they are at the end of the garden too so they'll catch the sun

ok peeps - ideas which herbs should i grow?? 6 max!!! (we are not parsley lovers in this house mind)

Im thinking
-chives
-mint
-rosemary
then im lost!!!

taplady

mouseymousey99 wrote:

Hi Taplady, If you think of all those bits n bobs you put away think 'oneday I'll use that' well this is it!! Today the frozen ministrone, 2 bits of salmon went into a kedgeree & we finally had ate some of the Christmas pud. After reading Tine's post I raided the garden & got handful of shriveled parsley but it cheered up the soup. I also have a mega bag of porridge so next week guess what's for breakfast? I soooo miss me glass of wine in the evening though. Even the poor cats are on Aldi dry cat food (but they are really liking it).

You've inspired me!:T will have to have a rummage through the cupboards to see what I can find!:D

sashacat

thanks, folks, I will use the bulgar wheat this weekend, but what on earth is TABOULEH?

newleaf

Re Bulgar wheat, you can also add a couple of tablespoons to a stew or casserole to add a bit of bulk and make it stretch further.
Tabbouleh is a cold salad made from cooked Bulgar wheat, chopped salad veggies and dressed with mint. I think it's a Middle Eastern dish. It's nice

moggins

I make Bulgar Bake, it's lovely

soak the bulgar in 1/2 pt hot stock for about 20 minutes. Dice one onion and fry until soft, finely slice 1/4lb mushrooms, mix onion, mushroom and bulgar together with one beaten egg and one small carton natural yoghurt. Place in an ovenproof container and top with grated cheese and 1/2 tspn paprika. Bake at gas mark 5 for 20 - 30 mins until cheese is melted and starting to brown.

CoD_2

sammy_kaye18 wrote:

The main things i keep in my cupboard are

-pasta
-beans
-porridge
-flour (plain and self raising)
-stock cubes
-spuds
-rice

i tned to make alot of soup - im going to start growing some fresh herbs this year i think too - ive NEVER used herbs os i think i will have a go this year and see what i can add to what. - think it will liven up the cooking if anythign - provided the dog doesnt pee on them and kil them all!!! - oh i have hanging basket holders that go ove rmy fence and theres room for 6 pots in them (2 in each) so i think ill use them - they are at the end of the garden too so they'll catch the sun

ok peeps - ideas which herbs should i grow?? 6 max!!! (we are not parsley lovers in this house mind)

Im thinking
-chives
-mint
-rosemary
then im lost!!!

I'd do
thyme
chives
mint
rosemary
basil
sage

CoD_2

well i'd swap the sage for parsley,but you said you weren't keen

inkie

Coriander if you like curries (HM ones of course!)

Lydia.42

Dried soya mince..........great for veggie dishes, very cheap and also fantastic for adding to bolognase/chilli/shepherds pie to make the mince go further.
As well as the usual basics mentioned.