Rachel T from Stroud said:
I just love the recipes - green and thrifty is all the rage, but these look delicious too! Can't wait to start... More
Great for lunch
Leftover tortilla is great for lunch teh next day, just cut into wedges and pop into your lunch box.
Egg whites and yolks
Eggs can be frozen successfully, but separately. For whites, make sure you label how many there are in each container. Leave whites to thaw naturally. They are ideal for making meringues: allow 50g caster sugar per white and proceed as normal. Yolks should be covered (in a container with a lid) and will keep for 4-5 weeks. Defrost and use yolks as normal in sweet and savoury dishes.
How to test if eggs are fresh
Fill a jug with water, place in your eggs. If your eggs lay flat on the bottom they are fresh and good to use. If your eggs stand on end on the bottom, they are not quite as fresh but still good to use. If your eggs float, they are bad and should not be used. When eggs go bad, gas builds up inside them, it is this gas which makes them float.
