The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)

joedenise

In:  0
Out:  prawns; beef mince

Used up a couple of big potatoes as jackets for lunch; half a tin of beans, other half will be used Friday night when we have Fakeaway KFC!  

carinjo

@joedenise could you share which recipe you use for fakeaway kfc? I've had a look at a few recipes and a lot of them require frying in lots of oil. I would prefer something a bit healthier.

never_too_old

Out: Ready meal (which i got from Olio)
In: Chicken thighs reduced in A yesterday,I don't know its because i don't shop a lot so don't see them but i grabbed these as i haven't seen them for a while.

joedenise

My Fakeaway KFC is based on this recipe:  https://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/slimming-eats-kfc-style-feast.  I don't use the buttermilk though; I just cut up the chicken (I use thighs but can use legs or breast if you prefer), dip in egg and then crumbs - I don't tend to use breadcrumbs but instant mash powder!  I add onion powder, garlic granules, some paprika, mustard powder and mixed herbs but you can use any you have or prefer!

The main reason for basing it on this recipe is because I don't do fried anything, everything is baked or grilled.  I make my own oven chips as well and they cook in about the same time as the chicken with the chips on the top shelf and the chicken on a lower shelf.  I turn at least once and sometimes twice.  They cook in about 35 minutes.

I serve with baked beans and corn on the cob usually although sometimes I do creamy garlic mushrooms as well (creaminess comes from cream cheese!).

carinjo

thank you @joedenise! i don't have instant mash powder, but do have breadcrumbs. will have a go next friday i am off work.

joedenise

carinjo said:

thank you @joedenise! i don't have instant mash powder, but do have breadcrumbs. will have a go next friday i am off work.

I buy them specifically to do the KFC!  Don't use them to make mash and think it's horrible!

Wraithlady

The one from 'Pinch of Nom' is also pretty good, and is oven-baked. https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/kfc-fakeaway/

First time doing the spice mix is a faff, but it does make enough for several meals. To be honest, when I ran out I used a tablespoon out of a pack of fajita mix and it seemed fine.

Ellie79

To those of you who love a challenge, please inspire me to defrost the frozen turkey and use it. Not feeling the love! Any and all suggestions Other than the obvious roast will be gladly and gratefully received! Many pleases and thank you. Its a 'proper' turkey. Seemed such a good idea!

bargainbetty

Ellie79 said:

To those of you who love a challenge, please inspire me to defrost the frozen turkey and use it. Not feeling the love! Any and all suggestions Other than the obvious roast will be gladly and gratefully received! Many pleases and thank you. Its a 'proper' turkey. Seemed such a good idea!

Could you cut it into halves and marinate one for a covered slow roast - go Moroccan flavours for a tagine type thing? Chunk the rest into a curry (back into the freezer) and soups (same) and packs of shredded cooked meat for stir fries etc? 

Not having to eat it all at once makes a whole turkey a lot more tolerable!

carinjo

I agree with @bargainbetty @Ellie79. Can always stick it back in freezer as another meal. When i have a big cut of meat i normally roast it. Dinner, curry, slices for sandwiches, soup/stew. Even the sandwich slices can be frozen. Doing a whole turkey in one go might feel like a lot of effort, but once it is done, the rest is easy.
I'll be poaching a large pack of chicken breasts in my biggest pot this weekend. And then freezing individually.