Last week in Aldi leeks were in their Super Six, so I decided to buy myself a pack as I hadn't had any leeks for ages.
I've been on a mission to use up the large stock of onions that I seemed to have. They have really lasted me well, perhaps mostly due to me buying the odd single onion here and there to take advantage of extra Sainsbury's Nectar points for onions ... one onion, or banana or any fruit or vegetable is enough to qualify you for between 20 and 50 points when they are listed amongst your specials for the week, an offer not to be sneezed at.
So this week while they were still nice and fresh I decided to use them up over the course of two days.
Day one was soup. A nice simple leek, carrot, onion and odds and sods concoction, making use of the last of a lettuce, a couple of dessertspoons of bouillon powder and some onion and garlic powder.
Five good portions, one for immediately after it was made, one for the fridge and three for the freezer. It's a good job there was a bit of space in there after me eating from it at least once a day over the last week.
Day two was Potato and Leek Slice from Miguel Barclays 'Meat-free' cookbook.
This is a firm favourite and I've made it a few times now, this time I made it rather large as both my potato and leek were very generously sized. So when it came out of the oven looking super-sized, I shared it with Alan as he hadn't started prepping his tea. I had the two end pieces as I love pastry and he had the middle section as he prefers the filling to the wrapping. 😄
Here's the recipe.
And here's the man himself making it, very speedily!!
Of course from the pack of ready rolled puff pastry ... one of the packs of pastry that I rescued from Mum's freezer ... there was some left over. So here's where the 'one apple' comes in.
Just one apple thinly sliced and laid out in the centre scored section of two rectangles of puff pastry, sprinkled with the contents of one of the rescued brown sugar sachets from my stash, and baked alongside the main course.
It was supposed to be for dessert, but Alan had his for supper and I saved mine until this morning as the potato and leek slice was just so filling.
Apple, pastry and squirty cream for breakfast ... I don't mind if I do. 😁
Sue xx
I love his books and what a clever idea to freeze the filling solid. Must remember that! xx
ReplyDeleteThe filling just goes in the fridge for an hour, I don't know if it would cook from frozen. 🤔
DeleteAll those meals look delicious 😋
ReplyDeleteIt was a tasty couple of days. 😀
DeleteMaking a little do a lot. The apple bake looks very pretty too.
ReplyDeleteYep, that's what I like to do. The apple squares were very tasty for something so simple. 😀
DeleteYou inspire me!
ReplyDelete"squirty cream"
I think this must be what we call whipped cream here. It is in a can with a spray spout?
It is, here whipping cream comes in a tub and we have to whip it up ourselves. The one that I use is a dairy-free version, lots of air and only a little flavour, but it still feels like a treat when I can buy myself some. 😄
DeleteSquirty cream and pastry, two of Jon's favourites. Thank goodness he does lots of swimming and walking or he'd be the size of a house! x
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely treats. :-)
DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteTasty for sure. :-)
DeleteDelicious 😋
ReplyDeleteThey really were. :-)
DeleteMmmm...both the potato and leek slice and apple tart look amazing. I have some sliced leeks in the freezer as well as a pack of pastry so I can feel a cooking session coming on ! Thank so much for the recipes Sue :)
ReplyDeleteAngie x
I hope you enjoy them, we thought they were both delicious ... and it's virtually the only way Alan will eat an apple. 😄
DeleteThe leek slice looks awesome. You used the leeks to advantage.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I hadn't had a leek in ages, so it was nice to get some. We both really enjoyed it. xx
DeleteBoth days' meals look delicious! I love anything in a pastry case!
ReplyDeleteGosh yes, I love pastry too. Even a mashed potato pie is delicious. 😄
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