how to improve tinned foods

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how to improve tinned foods

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I...like a lot of people..have a lot of tinned food in my stores. A lot of tinned stuff is alright but some (such as potatoes) are far inferior to fresh. Anyone know how you can improve the taste texture etc
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I like to fry tinned spuds. Nice taste (I cook in olive oil), and a good crispy texture.

If I'm feeling a little lazy and make a tinned veg medley for dinner, I often cook it all in gravy. Tip in the tins, and then tip in value gravy granules.
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Britcit wrote:I like to fry tinned spuds. Nice taste (I cook in olive oil), and a good crispy texture.

If I'm feeling a little lazy and make a tinned veg medley for dinner, I often cook it all in gravy. Tip in the tins, and then tip in value gravy granules.
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You wouldn't want it every night but aye, sometimes that kind of stuff just hits the spot. Gravy granules are a great source of flavour/calories (if not nutrition) when you're away anyway.
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Tinned potatoes are terrific in Bombay potatoes (recipe here) http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/bombaypotatoes_1406

Slice and use as a topping for hotpot

Make potato salad

Use for Dauphinoise or Boulangere potatoes.

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Franks Hot Sauce makes everything taste better. :mrgreen:
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Whoa there boy! Tinned food is brilliant stuff. The other night me and the gaffer couldn't decide what to eat,to be honest we couldn't be arsed! So a tinned stew it was.Big pan,and into it went ,1 of each,peas,carrots,stewing steak,mince and onions,spuds,Irish stew,oxtail soup.Heated through with a liberal amount of curry powder and a loaf of French bread...banging!
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...forgot the link! http://www.cannedfood.co.uk
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Don't upset Jansman when it comes to tinned food. I swear he could live off of it and be perfectly happy for ever! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Tinned meat from M&S is pretty good. Minced beef, chicken in a white sauce, curries, steak - all very good quality.
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itsybitsy wrote:Don't upset Jansman when it comes to tinned food. I swear he could live off of it and be perfectly happy for ever! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yep! As long as there is red wine with it! :lol:
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