The Recycled Cook

Parma ham and cheese croquettes Well another batch of leftover coquettes today as I had some Potato and  Celeriac mash left over from yesterday's dinner. I also found in the fridge some parma ham which needed using up and some bits of leftover cheese, I keep a box just for these leftover bits  specifically for cooking.  Once again you can use the previously frozen breadcrumbs Remove the fat and chop the Parma ham quite finely,   this could of course be any kind of leftover cured or cooked ham.  Will have to try this with  Carmarthen ham  which is apparently the original Parma ham; the Romans pinched the idea from us Celts. Add the chopped ham to the leftover  was in a large bowl then great in the leftover cheese, I used a mix of three cheeses but one will do fine. Season well with salt and black pepper.  You could add a pinch of chilli powder  if you wanted to spice them up a little Use your imag...

The Recycled Cook By Adrian Sleeman Spanish Omelette This is not strictly speaking a traditional "Tortilla Española" but is made in the style of one using whatever it is you happen to have available in your fridge.  The traditional version is usually baked in the oven although you can make them using two frying pans, flipping them over half way through cooking. I prefer to start off in a frying pan and then finish the cooking under a hot grill. I have added cheese as it gives a nice crusty finish to the tortilla and adds bags of flavour too. Start by slicing and chopping your ingredients into a large frying pan. There are no rules as to what you can use but try and create a balance of flavours.  I have used new potatoes (still in their skins), red pepper, onion, some spring onion, celery and chorizo. I also added a few slices of left over Parma ham. For a vegetarian version just leave out the meat content. Saute lightly in butter and olive oil until your ...