I've been shopping for food just once since I moved to the flat, which seems strange considering the only places that are open are food shops. But I've just not needed to go, and have been happy with dog walks to get me the fresh air that we all need at the moment during this month long second lockdown.
So I've been slowly and surely eating my way through the food I already have in and have had some pretty tasty meals if I'm honest. I always find I am more inventive and enjoy cooking more when I have to actually think about what I have and how it can be used. Hence my Challenging Myself blog keep me occupied so many times this year.
But it's not all been gourmet eating, tasty but not gourmet!!
These 'Fishless Fingers' from Aldi were lifted from the little freezer the other day and were a revelation. They are so tasty. I had half the bag for lunch one day on a part-baked baguette as I had no other bread left in the house. With just mayo and a sprinkle of salt and a couple of cherry tomatoes on the plate it made for a delicious lunch, so much so that I had an action replay for my tea the next day.
Someone asked what I made with these leftovers from the other day ... oops I forgot to post about them, although I'm sure you can guess what I did.
I like the quorn fishless fingers, I imagine the Aldi version are a lot cheaper, made into a buttie is delicious comfort food. Have you ever used oil to make pastry, if so how was it, I keep meaning to try it. I too like the challenge of "something out of nothing " meals, we have just bought a few copies of Jack Monroe's Tin can cook for the food bank ,looking through ,there are some interesting inventions,
ReplyDeleteI did like the Quorn ones until I tasted these, they are ten times better and very 'fish-like' without the overpowering taste of the breadcrumbs.
DeleteYes, I made pastry with oil during the Ration Challenge week and it was gorgeous. Make it the same way as making pastry with fat, half as much oil to flour, a smidge of salt and then add the water carefully. It makes a fragile, very short pastry which tastes amazing.
Thank you, I now know what I am making tomorrow !
DeleteI love being inventive with leftovers.
ReplyDeleteIt's very satisfying isn't it 😃
DeleteVery clever and it looks delicious.
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It was, and very filling too. 😃
DeleteLove what you made with your leftovers. The pie looks very tasty.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I really enjoyed it. The main flavour was from the buttery mash with surprise flashes of sage and onion stuffing and sausage.
DeleteYou can't beat fish(less) fingers. Even Nigella made a posh meal from them the other day. You've made me want pastry seeing your lovely pie.
ReplyDeleteI saw that, I was amazed when she started mashing up fish fingers!!
DeleteI missed those fishless fingers, might try them. I got the four vegetable burgers.
ReplyDeleteThe fish fingers are delicious and the sausage rolls. I think I still have the vegetable burgers in the freezer, I've not tried them yet
DeleteOne of the things that I like best about not working is rediscovering just how much I like cooking now that I have the time to do it mindfully. I experiment with new recipes nearly every day.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice when there's no rush to prepare a meal and no voices asking 'what's for tea?' isn't it 😄
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