For our holiday meals, we tend not to shy away from quantities.
But our stomachs don't cry out for food after a feast.
Also, for my post-holiday meals, I rely on leftovers!
Santa Claus has just placed the presents under the tree, and I already have to think about the New Year's festivities...
But what am I going to do with the leftovers from New Year's Eve that invade my fridge?
No throwing away every crumb in the trash! Also, I use tricks and innovate…
My guests enjoyed my homemade salmon terrine only here, I cooked a whole regiment of it.
Do not panic, if Jules and the children do not seem very cheerful for a new tasting, I put it in the fridge for 3 months, go to the freezer!
I would always have the opportunity to serve it in case of an unexpected dinner…
I have some turkey left over and I admit that I've been eating it since my Christmas Eve.
I innovate by cooking a delicious turkey parmentier. I replace my beef with my poultry cut into small pieces and I treat the whole household!
And since I don't throw anything away, I keep my poultry carcass to make a broth:
- I put it in a large pot of water.
- I add some carrots and potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces, a leek and a turnip.
- I cook for about 30 min over medium heat as soon as my water starts to boil.
- I remove my poultry carcass and mix my vegetables.
- I serve my broth very hot.
There's nothing like getting back in shape after meals that are a little too rich!
My appetizers caused a sensation as an aperitif. My trays of puff pastries were emptied in record time.
I should have planned more given all the scraps of dough I have left!
I then start preparing small savory croissants and mini pizzas that I garnish with my leftover meat and vegetables.
And to better work my dough, I place it in the fridge for a few moments so that it is not too soft.
By freezing my leftovers, cunningly not throwing anything away and innovating with new recipes, my post-holiday leftovers have a second life.
Have you tried these grandma's tricks to limit the mess? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
