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

minimooch

rosieben wrote: »

Could you cut it up and roast part of it, put the rest in the freezer to roast at another time? You'd probably get 3 joints out of it?

sadly it didnt occur to me to cut it up until after I'ld frozen it, LOL, but rissoles and curry sound good, have to be a tame curry tho, as DS & DD wont touch anything remotely spicy.

I havent got a SC, thinking of getting one, I get the impression they are good for hiding veg and DS wont touch a vegetable unless its very well hidden :rotfl:

Sassamac

minimooch wrote: »

Hello, I've been reading this thread for a little while and been so inspired. Its made me think about how I cook, trying to use everything up and not have so much wastage. Thanks for all the great ideas

finally plucked up courage to post, as I have a question. I was lucky enough to get an absolutely huge joint of beef from mr Ts , reduced from £17 to £5 which looks enough to feed me, DH, DS & DD for a week, so any ideas on how I can use the remainder once I've roasted it?

thanks

well done on your bargain.

After a roast I tend to make a casserole with chunks or slices of beef for a second meal, then for a third I would chop it up really small to make a cottage pie. By this time its been repeatedly cooked and almost falls apart into small pieces.

Mortgagefreeforme

DD I was going to make an apple braid for ML visiting tommorrow, but I only have one egg left, do you think it'll be okay just with one? I made twinks hob nobs today, YUM YUM. at this rate I'll not save money as I'll need a bigger size of clothes:eek:

Sassamac

Ive been dipping in and out of this thread but am going to make a more concerted effort to read and follow some of the recipe suggestions.
I am inspired by all the baking recipes. I love baking cakes etc. but am going to buy some yeast this week and start experimenting with bread / dough type recipes.

If anyone has any recomendations for using up dried apricots I would be greatful as I have about 5 different packets in the cupboard. So far I have put them in bread and butter pud and banana cake....

Ive just done a 16 days worth of meal plans, 12 of them are entirely sourced from the freezer / cupboards (the others just need to buy one ingredient), then I will have to reassess the remains and come asking for help from you guys for suggestions.

quick request please. I have about 12 tins of tuna n the cupboard and I only ever use them for tuna pasta bake and jacket potatoes. Any more interesting suggestions would be welcome.

Yategirl

Sassamac wrote: »

quick request please. I have about 12 tins of tuna n the cupboard and I only ever use them for tuna pasta bake and jacket potatoes. Any more interesting suggestions would be welcome.

what about fishcakes? - mashed potato, drained tuna, onion or spring onion (chopped finely) and parsley - mix together then shape into burger shapes. Then optional: dip into beaten egg and then breadcrumbs for a crispy outer. Fry in a little oil to crispen then put in the oven until all are cooked.



Am shattered... dh away from home and I don't sleep when he isn't here :rolleyes: We still have a loaf of banana bread left... seems it is dh that eats it all!!! :rotfl: greedy guts!! Am going to make iced buns at the weekend... think I might make a savoury bread too... how much sugar do you use for a savoury version??

rosieben

Sassamac, I thought I saw a thread on suggestions for tinned tuna - I'll be back if I can find it!

try here
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=520895#post520895

also various tuna recipes here
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=480335&postcount=8

hth

Yategirl

Sassamac wrote: »

If anyone has any recomendations for using up dried apricots I would be greatful as I have about 5 different packets in the cupboard. So far I have put them in bread and butter pud and banana cake.....

you could make apricot muffins or what about using them in flapjacks?! yum! for an extra special treat spread some melted chocolate on the top of the flapjacks. Or make a crumble - what about apple crumble with chopped dried apricots?

rosieben

D&DD wrote: »

Thanks again Rosie I know who I'm going to ask when I lose a post !!
...

I'm sorting through my recipe folder and filling it with more useful recipes so I'm doing a lot of trawling through at the moment.

danksshady

D&DD wrote: »

http://www.danlepard.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1453
Heres the link Yategirl posted it for us

some good recipes on there than k you:beer:

Sassamac

Thanks Yate and Rosie - a couple of suggestions there I like the sound of.

Tuna fishcakes are going straight into my meal plan (dont know why I didnt think of that myself - I spent this morning hunting around in my freezer for my homemade fishcake mixture), and I'll add some apricots to our Sunday crumble.