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Inspired by a text from my brother and because we are complying with the pandemic “stay at home” orders –  there could be no more excuses. We tackled the unpleasant task of defrosting our freezer.

Among the many things that we had stored in our chest freezer – but totally forgot about – was a container of rice and shredded greens and some lovely bright green broccoli. Here, a left-over side dish becomes the main event …

Sweet and Hot Risotto for 2

Sweet and Hot Risotto for 2

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan

Saute:

½ sweet onion chopped

1 large carrot, slice diagonally

Stir in 1 cup cooked rice (and greens)

1 cup blanched broccoli

¼ or more cup dry white wine to deglaze pan (and pour a glass for the cook LOL)

1 tbsp sriracha (or to taste)

1 tbsp tamarind soy sauce

Keep stirring until heated through and looks like creamy risotto!

Serve and enjoy

 

Among the many and varied bags of frozen veggies and berries we also found lots of half packages of buns, bread, pita (I see garlic bread in my bread-loving hubby’s future!) . And so much puff pastry! Must have been for a recipe – maybe spanakopita? Anyone got any puff pastry recipes to suggest?

I hate throwing out food. I try to practice the no (or at least low) food waste protocol –  but especially now that we are only shopping every 2 weeks, I am becoming more diligent.

This is what I did with over-ripe bananas …

Ingredients at the ready

 

 

 

 

 

Banana Mug Cake

(sorry – I don’t know the recipe developer’s name of this auto immune protocol (AIP) recipe to provide proper attribution)

Mix in a 2 cup measure:

  • 1 ripe banana,
  • 1 (generous) tbsp coconut oil,
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk,
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla,
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour,
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

Microwave for 3 minutes on high.  cool a minute and turn it out on a plate to enjoy!

Banana Mug Cake

 

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned. Maybe there will be more recipes from the freezer finds or my zero-food-waste challenge.

CALL OUT TO MY READERS – are you using this time to clean out YOUR freezer or cupboards, please share your recipes. Stay safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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