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Left Over Ideas

Using Leftovers in the Kitchen

Get the most out of your grocery budget by using leftovers wisely.

Freeze left over wine in ice-trays. You can use the cubes when making sauces, casseroles or stews.
Use left over fruit mince by adding an equivalent amount of mashed pie apples, to make delicious pie fillings or add a tasty layer to a trifle.
Going on holiday and have a few heads of garlic that won’t keep while you are away? Peel cloves of garlic and place them in a jar. Cover completely with olive oil, seal and store in the fridge. Both the garlic and olive oil can be used and will keep for many months.
A bit of jam left in a can or jar, mixed with half the amount of vinegar and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, turns it into a quick chutney. Use it as sandwich spread or as a rub when baking chicken pieces.
Scrape the little bit of mayonnaise left on the sides of the jar. Stir it into hot mashed potato or into scrambled egg before serving. It adds a delicious tang.
Save peelings and tops from carrots, onions and other veg and keep in a sealed bag in the fridge. Use this with leftover bones as the basis for delicious home-made stock.