Thursday, August 12, 2010

LEFTOVERS

What do  you  do with leftovers?
Do you have them on toast for breakfast like some of my friends do?

I  make them into pies.
After the recent visit from my son there was a lot of leftover roast lamb and vegies.
So I chopped them all up together...
potatoes,
sweet potatoes,
pumpkin,
swede,
beans,
onions,
parsnip
cauliflower with cheese sauce,
gravy
and chopped up roast lamb.

Then I added a hefty dollop of mint jelly and gave it all a good mix.

Then this handy gadget came out of the drawer......




and this is what I produced.

When I ran out of shortcrust pastry I used puff pastry to make three of  these.


So the freezer is stocked up and we've eaten a couple for lunch.
What a clever little housewife !

Cheers.
at

15 comments:

  1. KC'sCourt!August 12, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Yummy!
    Julie xxxxxxx

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  2. Marigold JamAugust 13, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    How professional they look! That is indeed a handy gadget if it allows you to make such good use of the leftovers. I am sure they will taste delicious too.

    Jane x

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  3. KathAugust 13, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    I have seen those little pie makers on sale, but wasnt sure how successful theyd be, now here's my answer :)
    and did you make that lovel pastry Helen?

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  4. HelsieAugust 13, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Kath:
    I have to admit that the pastry is frozen shortcrust pastry but it is lovely. I think because the Pie Maker cooks it so well it is crisp and delicious.

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  5. SherryAugust 13, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    they look gorgeous and yummy!

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  6. KathAugust 13, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    I would love to try this, we are addicted to samosas and I bet they would be wonderful done this way. Can you use filo pastry in the pie maker?

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  7. Posy LindaAugust 13, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    You are a clever little housewife. Those look super delicious. It really is a great way to use leftovers and economical. Have a wonderful weekend Helen....

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  8. Toni aka irishlasAugust 13, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    I like that pie maker! I'll have to see if something like that is available around my way.

    You are a clever little housewife.

    Now, could you tell a fellow blogger how you cook some of you pumpkin?

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  9. Mrs Twins August 13, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Any left for your blogger friends Helen? We wont be long.....
    Just waiting for that plane again!!
    Hugs Suex

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  10. harmony and rosieAugust 13, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    A clever housewife indeed ... they look delicious!

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  11. HelsieAugust 13, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Toni aka irishlas :
    I think the best way to cook pumpkin is to bake it the same way you would bake a potato but you can also steam it. I often cook mine in the microwave with the potatoes. You can mash it with a little butter (if needed ) or leave it whole.
    The important thing is to get the right type of pumpkin. We like the Kent or Butternut type best but I imagine if you can make pumpkin pie from it it should be OK.
    Happy eating!

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  12. HelsieAugust 13, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Kath:
    Don't think filo pastry would work.

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  13. UnknownAugust 13, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    What time should I be there for dinner? Yum....

    A24 is Lucy over at Attic 24. Her posting should still be up and it's picture 4. I'm pretty sure you follow her.

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  14. LouiseAugust 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I so love pies, and so satisfying to have used up all the leftovers. It's too hot for any kind of oven activity here, I'm looking forward to September!
    Louise x

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  15. Aussie MariaAugust 15, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Love pies, can you use puff pastry in the pie-cooker. Hubby prefers puff not shortcrust.
    My leftovers are used either as bubble n squeak for breakfast if it is a weekend or a casserole for dinner on weekdays

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