Leftovers

[spikesgirl58]

The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers.  The original meal has never been found.  -Calvin Trillian( b. 1935

Comments

[alicephilippa]

It depends on the nature of the leftovers.

Meat leftover from roasts might well find its way into sandwiches, with a salad, or with pickle and bubble and squeak.

From time to time I do curries and stews leftovers from them are portioned up and frozen to provide a reserve of quick and easy food for when I can't be bothered to cook. I deliberately cook far more than can feasibly be eaten in one sitting.

Leftover veg might well find its way into said stews. Mash and some of the veg often get used for bubble and squeak.

I aim never to have leftover pasta and rice as they are easy to cook fresh when needed, even in my crocked condition.

[spikesgirl58]

Hmm, I never thought of doing a curry with leftovers. Thanks!

[alicephilippa]

When using stuff that is precooked as a curry base it'll need to sit for 24 hours to allow the spices to percolate through as it won't need as long a cooking time.

[spikesgirl58]

Thanks so much for that hint! You saved me from a "What did I do wrong moment?"

[alicephilippa]

Mined ewe I tend to let even curries cooked from scratch sit for a day before serving as I feel the flavours mature with time.

[spikesgirl58]

Minded Ewe... oh, ouch... heh, heh, heh...