What Can I Turn These Into?

[Tombo]

Hey, things are really tight at the moment financially. Luckily I have just started a part time job as a waiter so I'm going to have some money coming in. I'm also looking for more work, I'm trying to get on a graduate scheme but I am applying for smaller jobs to to tide me over till I find one. I have become super thrifty as I have hardly any money.

Anyway, coming back on topic, these are the ingredients I have:

Carbs
Wholemeal Spaghetti [2 portions]
Wholemeal Rice [500g]
Bread Rolls x 6
Wholemeal Flour
Cornflour
Oats [2 handfuls]
Sugar

Veg, Fruit & Seeds
Red Onion x 3
White Onion x 1
Garlic [2 Bulbs]
Sultanas
Pumpkin Seeds

Sauces
wholegrain Mustard
Tomato Ketchup
Mayo
Tabasco Sauce
Lea & Perrins
Soy Sauce
Fish Sauce

Stock
Oxo Chicken Cubes
Knorr Veg Cubes

Herbs & Spices
Almond [Ground]
Basil
Bay LEaves
Cajun Seasoning
Cardamom Pods
Cinammon
Cumin
Curry Powder
Garlic Granules
Ginger [Ground]
Korma Paste
Mixed Herbs
Paprika
Sage
Thyme
Turmeric

Other
Gravy Granules
Honey
Jam
Colmans Season & Shake [various] - Just contains seasoning
White Sauce Mix


Any suggestions anybody?

 

[merstar]

Hey, things are really tight at the moment financially. Luckily I have just started a part time job as a waiter so I'm going to have some money coming in. I'm also looking for more work, I'm trying to get on a graduate scheme but I am applying for smaller jobs to to tide me over till I find one. I have become super thrifty as I have hardly any money.

Anyway, coming back on topic, these are the ingredients I have:

Carbs
Wholemeal Spaghetti [2 portions]
Wholemeal Rice [500g]
Bread Rolls x 6
Wholemeal Flour
Cornflour
Oats [2 handfuls]
Sugar

Veg, Fruit & Seeds
Red Onion x 3
White Onion x 1
Garlic [2 Bulbs]
Sultanas
Pumpkin Seeds

Sauces
wholegrain Mustard
Tomato Ketchup
Mayo
Tabasco Sauce
Lea & Perrins
Soy Sauce
Fish Sauce

Stock
Oxo Chicken Cubes
Knorr Veg Cubes

Herbs & Spices
Almond [Ground]
Basil
Bay LEaves
Cajun Seasoning
Cardamom Pods
Cinammon
Cumin
Curry Powder
Garlic Granules
Ginger [Ground]
Korma Paste
Mixed Herbs
Paprika
Sage
Thyme
Turmeric

Other
Gravy Granules
Honey
Jam
Colmans Season & Shake [various] - Just contains seasoning
White Sauce Mix


Any suggestions anybody?

For Spaghetti:
In a large pot, cook spaghetti al dente.
In a large skillet, saute 1/2 chopped onion and a few cloves of garlic in oil or butter. Add Oxo chicken cubes diluted in hot water, and heat. Add basil and/or mixed herbs, then toss in pasta, and mix well. Serve with grated cheese, if you have any on hand.

For Rice:
Saute garlic and/or onions as a base, optional. Cook rice in water or diluted chicken or vegetable cubes, and add a little powdered ginger to the liquid while cooking (plus garlic powder if not using the sauteed fresh garlic). Add soy sauce to taste.

*OR* add curry powder to the liquid while cooking the rice. Heat the Korma Paste, then mix into the rice.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I hope you can have a staff meal at work and use these items as a supplement!

I would cook the rice and use some of it for a fried rice dish and some of it for breakfast.

The white sauce mix or gravy granules and some of the other items would work for a pasta dinner.

Toast and jam!

Oatmeal with honey or sugar.

If you have a small amount of money for milk and eggs then I would suggest pancakes or cornbread.

Good luck!

 

[Tombo]

In a large pot, cook spaghetti al dente.
In a large skillet, saute 1/2 chopped onion and a few cloves of garlic in oil or butter. Add Oxo chicken cubes diluted in hot water, and heat. Add basil and/or mixed herbs, then toss in pasta, and mix well. Serve with grated cheese, if you have any on hand.

Oooh, that sounds nice, I look forward to cooking it. Thank you for your help and I love your sig btw

 

[merstar]

Oooh, that sounds nice, I look forward to cooking it. Thank you for your help and I love your sig btw

You're welcome! I just added some suggestions on my original post for making the rice - see above.

 

[Steve Kroll]

You have a lot of items that are good additions to other dishes, but you're sorely lacking in proteins and veg. I would suggest you get yourself some canned tomatoes, dried beans, eggs, and some burger, if you can afford it. Then you can make a lot of meals with what you already have.