Thread: excess heavy cream problem again

On 22/02/2012 3:46 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> now there's all this left over heavy cream. Better use it or lose
> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>
> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...eavy_Cream.htm
>
> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
> another potato soup.
>
> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
>


You can whip it up and freeze it. Just put globs of it on waxed paper,
freeze and the seal it up in bags or something. Remove it from the
freeze about an hour before you need it and it will thaw nicely.

It is also helps to make a nice sauce,e specially is something has been
cooked in butter. One of my favourite quickie recipes used thin chicken
breasts seasoned with salt and pepper and fried in butter. Remove the
breasts and keep them warm, then throw in chopped onion, cook it for
about a minute then add some sliced red pepper and cook until the onions
are soft. Stir in about a tablespoon each of Dijon mustard, mango
chutney and red wine vinegar and add some heavy cream, stir it around
over medium heat to make the sauce. Return the breasts to the sauce and
serve on rice.

On Feb 22, 3:02*pm, Dave Smith <adavid.sm...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> On 22/02/2012 3:46 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
>
> > I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> > now there's all this left over heavy cream. *Better use it or lose
> > it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
> > Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>
> >http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...Use_Up_Heavy_C...
>
> > Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
> > another potato soup.
>
> > Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? *I'm thinking less dessert
> > and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
> You can whip it up and freeze it.

It's delicious in coffee. I think I'l have exactly that.

--Bryan

"tert in seattle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> now there's all this left over heavy cream. Better use it or lose
> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>
> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...eavy_Cream.htm
>
> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
> another potato soup.
>
> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
>

Champagne cream sauce. Excellent with seafood (lobster ravioli comes to
mind).

3 Tbs. unsalted butter
3Tbs. flour
1 large shallot, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 c. champagne
1/2 c. heavy (whipping) cream
salt & pepper to taste

Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add the shallot and saute over
gentle heat for about 5 minutes until softened and golden but not
browned. Add flour and stir and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add
the champagne. Blend in heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Bring all
ingredients to a low simmer for another 2 minutes. Add salt & pepper
to taste.

Jill

On 22-Feb-2012, tert in seattle <[email protected]> wrote:

> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....

Creamed spinach or creamed peas. Or, if you're not too concerned about
fat, it makes a mighty fine sausage gravy; or creamed eggs on toast for
b'fast.
--

Change Cujo to Juno in email address.

On Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:46:17 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
<[email protected]> wrote:

> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> now there's all this left over heavy cream. Better use it or lose
> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>
> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...eavy_Cream.htm
>
> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
> another potato soup.
>
> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
Here are a few recipes from my file to get you started -

Spaghetti al Limone
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/31/di...gewanted=print

Blackened Shrimp on Kale and Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Andouille
Cream
http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/02...nd-mashed.html

Jamie Oliver's Tray Baked Chicken
by: Jamie Oliver
http://www.dashrecipes.com/recipes/s...me-oliver.html

Rigatoni with Creamy Mushroom Ragu
http://mygourmetconnection.com/recip...hroom-ragu.php

Mushroom Ragoût with Paprika
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...-Paprika-14541

Chunky Chicken Chowder
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/s...ipe/index.html

Chicken Divan (or Ottoman)
http://arabianknits.blogspot.com/200...s.html#ottoman

Sauce Forestiere (Wild mushroom sauce)
http://events.nytimes.com/recipes/36...ce/recipe.html

Roast Pork Loin with Roasted Apple Compote
http://www.dianaskitchen.com/

Creamed Spinach
Tyler Florence (you'll have to look up the url)

Sweet Onion Potatoes Au Gratin
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/r...pe2/index.html





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"l, not -l" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:ji3oit$sr9$[email protected]..
>
> On 22-Feb-2012, tert in seattle <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
>> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
> Creamed spinach or creamed peas. Or, if you're not too concerned about
> fat, it makes a mighty fine sausage gravy; or creamed eggs on toast for
> b'fast.

What are creamed eggs???

--
http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/

On Feb 22, 2:46*pm, tert in seattle <t...@ftupet.com> wrote:
>
> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> now there's all this left over heavy cream. *Better use it or lose
> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
>
>
> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? *I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
>
Quiche.

On Feb 22, 12:46*pm, tert in seattle <t...@ftupet.com> wrote:
> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> now there's all this left over heavy cream. *Better use it or lose
> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>
> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...Use_Up_Heavy_C...
>
> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
> another potato soup.
>
> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? *I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....

Here is one of my favorite soups, you could use up the heavy cream in
place of the half and half....It would be
even yummier.

http://www.hizzoners.com/recipes/soups/82-spring-soup

On Feb 22, 12:46*pm, tert in seattle <t...@ftupet.com> wrote:
> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> now there's all this left over heavy cream. *Better use it or lose
> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>
> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...Use_Up_Heavy_C...
>
> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
> another potato soup.
>
> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? *I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....

oh yeah.....almost forgot this customer favorite.....I LOVE this soup
http://www.hizzoners.com/recipes/sou...-zuppa-toscana

On Feb 22, 12:46*pm, tert in seattle <t...@ftupet.com> wrote:
> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
> now there's all this left over heavy cream. *Better use it or lose
> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>
> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...Use_Up_Heavy_C...
>
> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
> another potato soup.
>
> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? *I'm thinking less dessert
> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....

put a little in your scrambled eggs. makes them very rich creamy. also
great in your coffee.

Dave Smith wrote:
> On 22/02/2012 3:46 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
>> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
>> now there's all this left over heavy cream. Better use it or lose
>> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
>> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>>
>> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...eavy_Cream.htm
>>
>> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
>> another potato soup.
>>
>> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
>> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>>
>>
>
>
> You can whip it up and freeze it. Just put globs of it on waxed paper,
> freeze and the seal it up in bags or something. Remove it from the
> freeze about an hour before you need it and it will thaw nicely.
>
> It is also helps to make a nice sauce,e specially is something has been
> cooked in butter. One of my favourite quickie recipes used thin chicken
> breasts seasoned with salt and pepper and fried in butter. Remove the
> breasts and keep them warm, then throw in chopped onion, cook it for
> about a minute then add some sliced red pepper and cook until the onions
> are soft. Stir in about a tablespoon each of Dijon mustard, mango
> chutney and red wine vinegar and add some heavy cream, stir it around
> over medium heat to make the sauce. Return the breasts to the sauce and
> serve on rice.

thanks Dave

I would probably do some substitutions with the chicken but that's a
good idea, as well as freezing

"l, not -l" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:ji3oit$sr9$[email protected]..
>
> On 22-Feb-2012, tert in seattle <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
>> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
> Creamed spinach or creamed peas. Or, if you're not too concerned about
> fat, it makes a mighty fine sausage gravy; or creamed eggs on toast for
> b'fast.

Mine is chicken with a cream sauce.

Saute onions and when soft add chicken stock and chicken pieces with
seasoning. Simmer until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken and boil down
stock. Add plenty of heavy cream and continue to boil until sauce thickens.
Add chicken and reheat gently!



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jmcquown wrote:
>
> "tert in seattle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
>> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
>> now there's all this left over heavy cream. Better use it or lose
>> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
>> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>>
>> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...eavy_Cream.htm
>>
>> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
>> another potato soup.
>>
>> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
>> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>>
>>
>
> Champagne cream sauce. Excellent with seafood (lobster ravioli comes to
> mind).
>
> 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
> 3Tbs. flour
> 1 large shallot, peeled and finely chopped
> 3/4 c. champagne
> 1/2 c. heavy (whipping) cream
> salt & pepper to taste
>
> Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add the shallot and saute over
> gentle heat for about 5 minutes until softened and golden but not
> browned. Add flour and stir and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add
> the champagne. Blend in heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Bring all
> ingredients to a low simmer for another 2 minutes. Add salt & pepper
> to taste.
>
> Jill

champagne & lobster, that's fancy! I might make it a "cheap chardonnay
cream sauce" instead...

sf wrote:
> On Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:46:17 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
>> now there's all this left over heavy cream. Better use it or lose
>> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
>> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>>
>> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...eavy_Cream.htm
>>
>> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
>> another potato soup.
>>
>> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
>> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>>
> Here are a few recipes from my file to get you started -
>
> Spaghetti al Limone
> http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/31/di...gewanted=print
>
> Blackened Shrimp on Kale and Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Andouille
> Cream
> http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/02...nd-mashed.html
>
> Jamie Oliver's Tray Baked Chicken
> by: Jamie Oliver
> http://www.dashrecipes.com/recipes/s...me-oliver.html
>
> Rigatoni with Creamy Mushroom Ragu
> http://mygourmetconnection.com/recip...hroom-ragu.php
>
> Mushroom Rago?t with Paprika
> http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...-Paprika-14541
>
> Chunky Chicken Chowder
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/s...ipe/index.html
>
> Chicken Divan (or Ottoman)
> http://arabianknits.blogspot.com/200...s.html#ottoman
>
> Sauce Forestiere (Wild mushroom sauce)
> http://events.nytimes.com/recipes/36...ce/recipe.html
>
> Roast Pork Loin with Roasted Apple Compote
> http://www.dianaskitchen.com/
>
> Creamed Spinach
> Tyler Florence (you'll have to look up the url)
>
> Sweet Onion Potatoes Au Gratin
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/r...pe2/index.html


nice list! now I'm getting a craving for scalloped potatoes...can anyone
tell I like potatoes?

On 22-Feb-2012, "Ophelia" <[email protected]> wrote:

> "l, not -l" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:ji3oit$sr9$[email protected]..
> >
> > On 22-Feb-2012, tert in seattle <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? I'm thinking less dessert
> >> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
> >
> > Creamed spinach or creamed peas. Or, if you're not too concerned about
> > fat, it makes a mighty fine sausage gravy; or creamed eggs on toast for
> > b'fast.
>
> What are creamed eggs???

Coarse chopped (some prefer sliced) hard-boiled eggs, in a cream sauce,
served over toasted bread (English muffins are a good choice).
--

Change Cujo to Juno in email address.

On Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:27:40 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
<[email protected]> wrote:

> nice list! now I'm getting a craving for scalloped potatoes...can anyone
> tell I like potatoes?

Happy to help you with ideas!

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

ImStillMags wrote:
> On Feb 22, 12:46?pm, tert in seattle <t...@ftupet.com> wrote:
>> I always buy too much... just wanted to make some caramel sauce and
>> now there's all this left over heavy cream. ?Better use it or lose
>> it but I have few ideas since I'm not a regular heavy cream user.
>> Looks like I'm not the only one with this problem:
>>
>> http://frugalliving.about.com/od/rec...Use_Up_Heavy_C...
>>
>> Hmm I have a bunch of potatoes and some chicken stock... could make
>> another potato soup.
>>
>> Any favorite ideas for using heavy cream? ?I'm thinking less dessert
>> and more dinner, something other than mac n cheese, or curry....
>
> Here is one of my favorite soups, you could use up the heavy cream in
> place of the half and half....It would be
> even yummier.
>
> http://www.hizzoners.com/recipes/soups/82-spring-soup

that looks good and I think my wife would like it too

thnks

On 22/02/2012 8:42 PM, gloria p wrote:
> On 2/22/2012 2:02 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>
>>
>> It is also helps to make a nice sauce,e specially is something has been
>> cooked in butter. One of my favourite quickie recipes used thin chicken
>> breasts seasoned with salt and pepper and fried in butter. Remove the
>> breasts and keep them warm, then throw in chopped onion, cook it for
>> about a minute then add some sliced red pepper and cook until the onions
>> are soft. Stir in about a tablespoon each of Dijon mustard, mango
>> chutney and red wine vinegar and add some heavy cream, stir it around
>> over medium heat to make the sauce. Return the breasts to the sauce and
>> serve on rice.
>>
>
>
> That sounds tasty, Dave, but won't the vinegar curdle the cream?
>
Surprisingly..... no. I mix the mustard, vinegar and mustard together,
stir around in pan and then add the cream.

BTW.... it works best with small, thin breasts that will be cooked
through by the time they are nicely browned. This is a 10 minute dish
and it is really tasty.

l, not -l wrote:

>> What are creamed eggs???
>
>Coarse chopped (some prefer sliced) hard-boiled eggs, in a cream sauce,
>served over toasted bread (English muffins are a good choice).

With sardines or kippers, I'm sure.