Preaching to the Choir, Part II

[cjs]

I never know for sure whether to post this kind of thing or not, but because the lentil soup turned out so wonderful, I decided to go ahead - just in case even one of us doesn't do this.

Whenever I have even a 1/4 cup of gravy, stock, meat sauce leftover over I put it in a bag and add to a large bag in the freezer. When a recipe, such as the lentil soup calls for 5 cups of chicken stock, I make up the 5 cups (or whatever) of bits and pcs. I have in the freezer.

Today's chicken stock was made up of chicken stock, corn stock, beef sauce from something, and a little lamb gravy. The flavors are just great. The thick gravies just dissolve into the more liquidy portion and just add wonderful flavor.

That's Susie Homemaker's tip for the day...

[Roxanne 21]

Thanks Susie---good thought and advice there (as usual!!!)

Guess I won't discard those odd bits of sauces anymore--gotta get a bigger freezer

[chef_Tab]

I do freeze the leftover sauces, but forget what they are AND forget to use them. I need a labeling and inventory system. It wouldn't hurt to inventory my pantry either! I can be such a ditz.
What do you freeze yours in, Jean, and how do you lable?

[Lorraine]

I always freeze it here, but I'm moving into an apartment that only has a little freezer on the top of the fridge. I freeze mine her e in ziplock baggies.

[mjkcooking]

Dear Susie Q

Loved your tip - makes sense to me to do that - will let you know

how my recipes turn out with all the extras put in.

Got to get a better Frezzer too.

M

[Guest]

I do that same thing, Jean - my mama taught me this - she did it basically to make soups and stews - it is a good tip!!! -

[Old Bay]

I freeze most everything (refreeze--pesto, stock, soup).  Nothing raw after thawing!

[iBcookin]

Dear Susie,

Love the idea, never thought to freeze those little leftovers. . . however . . . in my house the dogs expect those leftovers to sauce their kibbles and would be MORE than upset if they went into a bag and disappeared into the freezer!

Somehow they got the idea that they were members of the family and expect to be treated as such!

[cjs]

Do Not upset the puppies for God's sake!!

Tab, I just write with a marker on the little plastic bags or tape a note on the bag. I use them in cooking rice, couscous, even polenta.

Lorraine, I don't think it's going to be long after your arrival that there is a freezer delivered to you house - no way can the two of you get along with that little one!

[bjcotton]

I do that with most of my stocks when I make a big pot of soup, but never thought to use the little portions. Something new for me to try.