Eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge - part two

Need2bthrifty

Hi Folks, I’m back again too.

I failed miserably to empty and defrost by September/October - I totally lost track and had a carrier bag of windfall apples to deal with. This past weekend I did an inventory and my priority over the next two weeks is to use up all the RTH meals and soup portions.

I’ve a small quantity of fresh stuff to use up and the only thing on my shopping list at the moment is eggs :cool:.

RTH Portions
Chicken = Lasagne x 1, Curry x 2, In Oyster Sauce x 1, [STRIKE]Sumac x 1[/STRIKE]
Pork = Sweet & Sour x 1, Sausage & Bean Chilli x 3
Lamb = [STRIKE]Moussaka x 1
[/STRIKE]Beef = [STRIKE]Savoury mince x 1[/STRIKE], Stew x 3, Keema Curry x 1
Veggie = Falafel Patties x 1, Mushroom & Leek Lasagne x 1, Roast Veggies x 1

Soup Portions = Broth x 3, Pea & Ham x 3, Minestrone x 2, Celery x 1, Leek & Potato x 3

Next on my “To Do” list is a menu plan

caronc

Need2thrifty, like you I'm nowhere near empty freezers though my "stock rotation" has greatly improved! I think unless I stop bulk buying and batch cooking etc. that's unlikely to change but tbh I'm not inclined to miss out on offers etc. for things I will use over time. I'll get the big freezer defrosted one day though it's so old the shock will probably kill it.......
In: 2 portions HM mushroom & lentil ragu
Out: butterbeans, HM swedish meatballs, root veg mash, yeast, bread flour

Used up: greek yoghurt, lemon, HM scotch egg

dannie

No change since last Monday although I have spotted some "clearance" store cupboard products locally. Might get them as I do not think the price will get any lower. Also, have worked out how they will work (money saving/simple uses) with existing food "stock".

pamsdish

IN half pack Heck sausage, bought y.s. eaten other half.

OUT some of aubergine and courgette I had roasted and frozen.

natlie

Hi I don't think my post worked yesterday, so I'm new on this thread but trying to clear out a bit before xmas

In nothing
Out nothing

used up: vegan sausages use by today, bread, 2 sad slices of quorn vegan chicken for tea more sausages - in a casserole

pamsdish

IN 2 half shoulders of lamb
OUT no idea, defrosting in fridge, spotted yesterday whilst searching for aubergine, will update.
Turned out a cauliflower cheese. very nice too served with 2 slices belly pork.

Need2bthrifty

caronc wrote: »

Need2thrifty, like you I'm nowhere near empty freezers though my "stock rotation" has greatly improved! I'll get the big freezer defrosted one day though it's so old the shock will probably kill it......

:rotfl: That’s a concern I have as the poor thing is over 20 years old, but on a positive note the cubic space will increase a wee bit when the build-up of ice is defrosted

In = Nothing :j
Out = Pea & Ham Soup, Falafel patties, 2 bread rolls, 4 slices bread, a handful of potato wedges.

Used up = a red & green pepper, 1 little gem lettuce, stewed apples.

zafiro1984

In Nothing
Out over the last couple of days
veg from fridge to make soup, I also whizzed up some dry lentils to thicken the soup, plus spices/stock cubes
Freezer - pork chop, apple sponge, venison wellington - my version, plums.

caronc

Yesterday and today
In: nothing
Out: flour, chicken wings, corn cobette, cupasoup, blueberries

Used up: bananas, butter bean & red pepper dip, greek yoghurt, lemon

zafiro1984

In -nothing
Out:-
freezer, 4 slices bread, turkey drumstick, 2 pieces apple sponge,
fridge, veg, fruit
cupboard:- jelly,
Used up:- a couple of slices smoked salmon, custard pdr (finished the tin)