Friday 16 October 2015

Five On Friday

As we hurtle through October, the days are getting shorter and time seems to be running away with me,  I seem to have more to do in the day than time allows.  My holiday is also almost upon on, exciting times and I do know from bitter experience that I will suffer from jet lag on my return.  To that end, I have doubled up on some of the meals prepared this week, to pop into the freezer to use on my return or when needed as I have run out of time.

I made a delicious pot roast using a piece of brisket, which once sliced made the basis for another 4 meals.  Of course I had to make Yorkshire puddings to go with it, so there is also a beautiful accompaniment for the beef all ready to go.  I did add some sage and onion stuffing mix to the batter to give it a extra dimension it does make them a little stodgy but they do freeze well.



 
I have also made an enormous rice pudding which made 8 portions, 6 for the freezer.  I grated a little cinnamon on the top to give it a little boost.
 

 
The Sunday roast last week was pork, a larger joint was roasted and then carved and put into gravy in preparation for the freezer, an extra 6 generous portions were squirrelled away.
 
 
Fourth on my list was chicken, I cooked 4 chicken breast instead of 2 in bits and pieces that were lurking in the bottom of the fridge, pepper, onion, black olives and a little grated cheese.  I therefore have another dinner prepared for my return.
 
 
 
The colder weather that is starting to show is making us yearn for the stodgy puddings of our childhood.  Who remembers school dinners and the inevitable steam pudding with custard?  Both my husband and I love these puddings, so I have made a marmalade steam pudding for our return.  Of course we had to have a portion each to ensure it was good enough for the freezer.  How long that will last in the freezer is under debate, not long I fear.
 

 
I am again joining Amy over at lovemademyhome.blogspot.co.uk/ for the weekly get together.  Pop over and join the fun.  My apologies for the quality of the photographs, I was trying to take them when they were still hot and the lens kept steaming up, silly me.
 
See you soon.
 
 
 


40 comments:

  1. You've been busy and it all looks so delicious. Enjoy your holiday!
    Amalia
    xo

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  2. If I wasn't hungry before I am now, they look and sound delicious.

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  3. Yummy post !
    Have a delicious weekend !
    Anna

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  4. What a great idea to plan ahead and freeze meals. I think you will thank yourself later for the extra effort.
    xx Beca

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  5. Hi MM! Your meals look and sound divine! I love the way you talk about them.
    Have a lovely holiday! Jet lag is a drag, but there is no avoiding it.

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  6. What scrumptious-looking food! When can I come over???? :-) Btw I couldn't get through on your link last week and felt badly about that. It just linked back to Amy's blog. Take care!

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  7. Freezer cooking is so satisfying! I love those moments when dinner jumps out at you and you can just pull a meal out of the oven! Wonderful!!! Everything that you made looked scrumptious. I grew up with Sunday Roast lunches so roasts are very special to my heart. Yours looks delicious! Have a great weekend! Aloha!

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  8. All your meals look yummy it's always satisfying to have enough to freeze for later. Have a great holiday. :)

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  9. Looks great mama. Maybe I should have done the same. See you soon. Lucy x

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  10. This looks so yummy - can I come over for Sunday dinner? What a great idea to make such a delicious meal and freeze it for when you need dinner entree. Wishing you a great weekend :)

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  11. Yum love Yorkshire puddings, though I have never made them myself.
    Have a great weekend.

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  12. I had the same steaming up problem myself recently! It is tricky to photograph hot food isn't it! Great idea to make some extra dinners for your return from holiday, you are well prepared now! Thank you for joining Five On Friday and thank you too for your efforts to visit so many - all I suspect! - of the participants each week. I know that I takes a long time, because I always visit everyone so I do appreciate that you do it to. I usually see that you have made it to each blog before me. Thank you!!! I hope that you have a great weekend! xx

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  13. So now you've gone and made me hungry!!! Everything looks so delicious!!! As soon as the chill arrives in the air I get the urge to make roasts. I made a pot roast the other day and, for a change, every person in my house ate what I cooked and went back for seconds. I even heard my middle son telling his friend what a delicious dinner I had made three nights earlier. It was still on his mind apparently!!! Lol!!! I've been getting the urge to make a roast pork dinner next. The boys decided along the line that they no longer liked pork. It is probably one of my favorite dinners to make so I make it any way. They can have a bowl of cereal if they choose!!! : ) Have a beautiful weekend!! xoxo

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  14. What a feast each mealtime in your home! Delicious food to enjoy in the winter! Very heartening and we love those puddings too!

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  15. Oh rice pudding, I haven't had that for ages.

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  16. Clever you, cooking ahead! It all looks yummy even through a steamed up lens :) Happy Weekend! xx

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  17. You are one busy and amazing lady! To cook ahead like that is so nice and so much work! I'm excited for you for your trip to DisneyWorld. Can't wait to see your photos. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  18. Mmmm... Everything looks so yummy! I love when we make enough to freeze some for later. I always appreciate that quick meal later on! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  19. oh you're making me hungry. I'm drinking that last bit of my tea before I head for bed. I bought boneless pork loin chops today. Cooked up 3 of them, one was not cooked quite so long as I'd realized 3 was too many for 3 of us. Megan and I split one as they are large in size and don't shrink. Cut up other one for soup. Froze it. Glad you're planning ahead for your return home. Good thinking! Jet lag is never fun!! Take care and have a great weekend!

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  20. Ok, I'm ready for my dinner now! When I saw your steamed pudding I instantly thought of syrup pudding and custard - my teeth are hiding away just imagining the amount of sugar on this! Hope your holiday is fantastic and the jet lag is not too bad xx Chel xx

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  21. Rice pudding is a firm favourite in our house, I had never thought of freezing it. I make a slow cooker full but it doesn't last long enough to freeze because I feel the need to scoff any leftovers. I will put some in the freezer next time to save my waistline! Have a lovely holiday :)

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  22. I am feeling very hungry now looking at your food!

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  23. Hello Lorraine, I've just had tea but my mouth is watering reading your post and looking at you fabulous meals. Yes, I remember school dinners and the puddings - just bliss. I love the idea of a marmalade steam pudding, home cooked rice is my favourite.

    luvirene
    xxx,

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  24. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. It gives me an opportunity to visit you now.

    Your photos make my mouth water. Pot roast with yorkshire pudding. Oh yum!

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  25. It's definitely cooling down now isn't it? We've just started to have the heating on and it's very welcome! That brisket looks great and I love that it was the basis for many more dinners - that's the best thing about cooking I think :) #fiveonfriday

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  26. I used to do lots of freezer cooking when I lived in the middle of nowhere - I have got a bit slack at it now I can wander to the butchers, bakery and greengrocers in our local mini-town/village. Good cooking skills Mama! Jo x

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  27. You too hey. I do love the syrup steamed puddings but alas they don't appear to do the canned ones any more.

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  28. You ve made me ver hungry . I just had a jam rocky poly with custard not homemade , aunt Bessie made it for me hehe .

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  29. Such a good idea to be all prepared with such tasty goodies. Have a good holiday. :-) Thanks for your messages btw

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  30. I think I just slobbered all over my computer. I don't know how to make Yorkshire pudding, but do love love love it.
    You are a very good cook my friend.
    Linda

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  31. Do you remember chocolate pudding and peppermint custard from school dinners xxx

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    1. Certainly do, it was also one of my husbands favourites along with sago pudding with jam.

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  32. Well, I think I need to come to your house for dinner! Looks yummy. x

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  33. The weather is just starting to turn cooler here, you are going to have perfect weather!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  34. I am hungry after seeing your post, I bet you had a nice smelling house after those delicious dishes :)

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  35. Oooo looks so scummy and now Im hungry!!!

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  36. I've never made Yorkshire puddings. I really must give it a try this coming colder season. I wonder if I could make them gluten free for my husband and son? I'll have to look into it. Yours look amazing!

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  37. Oh goodness - I'm quite hungry now!! Such warm wonderful comfort food. I'm always extra fascinated by the traditional foods you eat there that differ from what we have here in the States. I've never had Yorkshire pudding but hope to try some one day. ;)
    Blessings on your week. xoxo

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