Guest ii Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Yes.. is there anything that should't be frozen and reheated? Well, fresh (as in uncooked) vegetables don't do too well in the freezer. So salads would be off. *laughs* That's all I can think of now. And fish. I rarely freeze cooked fish. But basically anything can be frozed. Just don't try to make ice cubes out of coca-cola, at least in the bag-thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ohh is there anyway to make fresh leaves lettuce last longer than 2-3 days? You can really only get big bags of it which would last me a week, but it dies usually after 2 days so I usually don't bother with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I guess keeping it in the fridge could help, but really, no, there isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 .edit: additional thoughts... plastic containers that are air-tight are the best way to go. They're easy to use, easy to clean afterwards (make sure they're washing machine -proof), can be stored efficiently and stacked in the freezer to save space. Just stop by in Ikea and stock up. Tescos also do a very cheap range which is dishwasher safe, their economy range is about 3 for 80p or something. . Oh, and an ice-cube tray filled with left-over red wine (oxymoron, I know). It's brilliant for sauses and stews and such, when I want to add a little flavor but can't really justify opening up a whole bottle. This is a great idea. I do something similar with stock. So, say that I've cooked some mince, and there's some left over - do I simply let it cool, then freeze it? How do you heat it up again.. do is need to be defrosted, then cooked, or can you simply zap it in the microwave? (I'm not a very good cook!) If I've made too much of a mince dish and frozen it, I would just lift it out of the freezer and zap it in the microwave until its defrosted. As long as you make sure you heat it thoroughly and keep it covered when reheating it. You don't need to defrost it first. The only cooked thing I defrost before reheating is chicken or a meat joint, everything else goes straight into the micro or if I've time the oven. Its just like using the store bought precooked meals, they are 'cook from frozen' usually. Yes.. is there anything that should't be frozen and reheated? Yes rice, but like Nici I do it all the time! I always make loads of rice to reheat for future use, much quicker to just stick it in the microwave (Oh and apparently reheated battered products cause cancer, but I do that all the time too ) Ohh is there anyway to make fresh leaves lettuce last longer than 2-3 days? You can really only get big bags of it which would last me a week, but it dies usually after 2 days so I usually don't bother with it Buy an iceberg lettuce whole. Take off any spoiled leaves, wrap it in clingfilm then in tin foil (to keep it dark) and it will keep for over a week in the fridge. Just take off what you need at a time ... its also cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Buy an iceberg lettuce whole. Take off any spoiled leaves, wrap it in clingfilm then in tin foil (to keep it dark) and it will keep for over a week in the fridge. Just take off what you need at a time ... its also cheaper! Thats awesome, thanks Charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethany725 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I've been away today doing charity stuff, and came back to this impressive cooking thread! I'm inspired by all of you.. freezing wine in ice cubes for tossing into cooking later? Nice one, ii!! And Charm -- wrapping the lettuce in cling-film, then tinfoil? So great! All of these handy tips makes me feel like even I can do some of them while cooking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Have some muffins and tea ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I would say that's sweet, but I can't actually have them, so - You dirty fecker. I'm gonna get you back for that. Nice cups btw ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I am fantastically jealous of those muffins and cups of tea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I am fantastically jealous of those muffins Me too! I don't like hot drinks so the tea doesn't bother me but those muffins look lovely! *Wants* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hehe, I love tea, not as much as I used to now I have to drink decaf, but I'm used to it and still love to drink it The muffins wont last long around BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 My boyfriend is trying to get me to start cooking. But all I've done so far is watched him make a beef stew in the slow cooker and pan fry lamb chops. I just don't like enough food to be bothered! Well, I did make a grilled cheese sandwich last night....does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 My boyfriend is trying to get me to start cooking. But all I've done so far is watched him make a beef stew in the slow cooker and pan fry lamb chops. I just don't like enough food to be bothered! Ah, the trick is not to make American food, which for most part is pretty blah. There's some good areas of great food tradition, but... Also, don't start with anything too ambitious, you'll just set yourself up for failure. Start with something good and easy, like some simple pasta or a vegetable soup (I can give you a recipe for a really good and easy one, if you wish! It's my go-to quick winter food.)... I have to warn you though, cooking is very addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 The thing is...I don't like vegetables, most meats, or anything with a weird texture, like chunky things. All my soups and sauces have to be pureed. I can cook good pasta, though....you're not allowed to be a member of my family unless you can cook pasta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 The thing is...I don't like vegetables, most meats, or anything with a weird texture, like chunky things. All my soups and sauces have to be pureed. It is. I don't particularly like soups with "chuncks" either... I can cook good pasta, though....you're not allowed to be a member of my family unless you can cook pasta. *laughs* Well, I meant pasta dishes, really, but I think so did you. So you actually can cook. Oh, and remove the word 'pasta' from that sentence, and you have my family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Oh, and remove the word 'pasta' from that sentence, and you have my family... Hence the reason ii nearly cried when I made the statement "When I think flavour, I think ketchup"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ketchup IS a flavouring whether ii likes it or not Probably not the best one, though. I love herby things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I recently and rather randomly bought some french dressing. I have no idea what the heck to add it to. I tried some chicken recently, wasn't too bad. Though right now, i kind of add it and it's trial and error baha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ketchup IS a flavouring whether ii likes it or not It shouldn't be, although some people use it as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ketchup IS a flavouring whether ii likes it or not Probably not the best one, though. I love herby things. No, it's not. It's tomatoes and sugar. It's horrendous. It covers every flavor the food itself might have had at some point, making everything equal and uniform ketchup-flavoured mush. It's like that horrible generic cheese that gets thrown on everything, especially in certain parts of the US. Gosh! The only thing worse is the habit of some to put it on absolutely everything they eat! Call me crazy, but I actually prefer to taste the food I'm eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 It covers every flavor the food itself might have had at some point, making everything equal and uniform ketchup-flavoured mush. Then I'd suggest it's pretty effective at flavouring, just not in the preferred way! Anyway, I don't use it to 'flavour' things. I add it on the side as a dip, if I want any. I have to admit, I do love it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Then I'd suggest it's pretty effective at flavouring, just not in the preferred way! . Well, pouring detergent into the food would make it detergent-flavoured, but I still wouldn't call detergent a 'flavouring'. I hate ketchup with passion. Just like ready-made meals. And canned food. There's really no excuse for any of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 No, it's not. It's tomatoes and sugar. It's horrendous. It covers every flavor the food itself might have had at some point, making everything equal and uniform ketchup-flavoured mush. It's like that horrible generic cheese that gets thrown on everything, especially in certain parts of the US. Gosh! The only thing worse is the habit of some to put it on absolutely everything they eat! I do that, except with b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I do that, except with b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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