Soup from Two Pots

[threemeninaboat]

It's the weekend after Thanksgiving and you still have turkey. FSM, why did you make turkeys so big? Why did I buy that much turkey? I can't stand any more turkey.
Answer:
Turkey Tortilla Cheese Soup. I make it every year.
Secret: Make it in the crock pot so you don't get that mass of burnt cheese on the bottom.

I had 1 jar left of pulled pork from The Day After Party.
Answer:
Pulled Pork and Mushroom Stew
Secret: Cream Sherry. That magic umami flavor in restaurant mushroom dishes and sauces? It's cream sherry. The $5 bottle is fine, but not "cooking wine."

Freeze it all in pint jars and they become the perfect winter lunch when you feel bluuuurgy.

So happy that I left time in my schedule to tour Jerez wineries in Spain. *dook*
Remember to pick up an exceptional bottle for Brother.

Comments

[okterok.livejournal.com]

>.<

I am embarrassed to admit it never occurred to me to freeze things in pint jars. How would you defrog them without a microwave?

[randomdreams.livejournal.com]

Do you want a microwave?

[okterok.livejournal.com]

Nope! Happy without one :) Thanks!

[manintheboat.livejournal.com]

When I was watering plants I had a pint jar sized pocket and it would defrost during the day.

Take it out the night before and leave it in the fridge. Or take it out in the morning and leave it on the counter or in your lunch bag.

Don't forget to leave space at the neck of the jar for the liquid to expand.

[okterok.livejournal.com]

mmm good idears all. thanks!