Sunday 1 July 2012

Take-Away Reheats!

Sometimes, you just can't beat a take-way. Sometimes you just can't beat the guilty pleasure of reheating last night's take-away. It's wrong, but it feels so right.

Here are a couple of tips for reheating those unhealthy, tasty treats:

Perfect Crispy Based Pizza Reheats

Heat a non-stick frying pan so that it's pretty hot. Don't add oil. There's plenty in your pizza already. Microwave a slice or two for just long enough to get it hot all the way through, and then throw it base down into the pan. This will magically crisp the base.

Curry Toasties!

Dig out that Breville sandwich toaster (other brands are available) and re-live your student days by making toasties! Get last night's curry out of the fridge, and if the pieces of meat are large, then hack them into manageable chunks with a knife. Get a pan with a lid (to keep moisture in) and add a tiny bit of water. If you don't have a lid, add a bit more water. The water is to make sure that as you heat the curry, it doesnt get too thick and stodgy. Heat the curry through until it's piping hot all the way through.

The final step is to make toasties! Depending on the type of curry, I have occasionally added cheddar. It's filthy, but I'm a filthy boy. Also, this 'recipe' works with leftover chilli con carne or spaghetti bolognese.
Imagine the power of curry and toasties COMBINED!

Got any tips on how to use leftovers? Let us know in the comments below!