10 Things To Do With Leftover Roasted Vegetables

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Juleswnz

Winter leads itself to warm roasts. But if you are like me and always cook too much (must the the caterer in me!) what can you do with the leftover veggies? There’s definitely no need to throw them away. Leftover vegetables can save you time in preparing for your meals the next day. Let me show you how, I’ve got 10 great tips on how to use them:-

Roasted Vegetable Frittata

Saute some onions, leeks & fresh thyme. Mix in your leftover veg. Beat eggs, a dash of cream, salt & pepper. Mix all together, pour in into a non stick saucepan and bake in the oven. Voila!

Vegetarian Lasagne

Turn your veggies into a family favourite sans meat.

Vegetable Tart

Who doesn’t love pastry? Use your veggies to jazz up a tart, serve with some slow roasted cherry tomatoes, rocket and pesto on the side. Lunch is served.

Pureed Vegetable Soup

Heat your leftover veggies in a saucepan, add some vegetable or chicken stock and some fresh herbs, then puree into a creamy full-of-goodness soup.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Chop your veggies into small cubes, mix in some kidney or pinto beans. Wrap them up with a tortilla, smother with sour cream & grated cheddar. Bake in a hot oven then serve with guacamole and fresh tomato salsa. (and maybe a Margarita!)

Roasted Vegetable and Hummus Wraps

Smear a wrap in homemade or store-bought hummus, add baby spinach, your leftover veggies and crumbled feta and you have a 5 minute meal. Done.

Roasted Vegetable Curry

I have a homemade curry paste kept in a jar in my fridge so that I can make a curry in a hurry! Saute off the paste, add coconut milk, my veggies, a squeeze of fresh lime. Steam some rice and top off with fresh coriander.

Vegetable & Feta Pizza

Purchase a pizza base from the supermarket (pita bread will do too!). Top with passata or tomato paste, sprinkle with oregano. Then add your veggies, feta cheese, grated mozzarella and fresh basil. Buon Appetito!

Breakfast Omelette

For a great start to the day, use your veggies in an omelette. Serve with slow roasted tomatoes and mushrooms.

So maybe next time you cook a roast or even just when you have the oven on cooking something else, you can consider adding a few extra veggies….

Confetti Fair 2016

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Juleswnz

Confetti Fair was so much fun! Filled with all things party, the Inglis Stables was an explosion of colour, creativity & craziness!

There were cake decorators, photo booths, stylists, face painters, florists, even mobile ceramic painting…

Figmint showcased our ever popular grazing tables. Vibrant, healthy and a feast for both the eyes and the stomach.

We got the chance to introduce more people to The High-Heeled Hostess – Mastering the art of entertaining at home and it was really well received. I had a lady purchase a copy and have her photo taken with me which made me truly feel like an author!

I also did my first ever demo. I made two canapés from the book and discussed some of our party planning secrets.

Thanks to Claire and the rest of the stall holders for such a successful day!

Credits: Flowers by Petal & Fern, Photos by Live Photography

How to make your party memorable

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Juleswnz

Any one can invite people over and serve them drinks and food, but is that enough to have your guests raving about your party or event? There are many boring events out there, don’t let yours be one of them. You want your guests to feel special and doing this can be easier than you think.

It doesn’t have to be something huge to make your party or event memorable it can be the little touches that can make all the difference.

Many people enjoy this part of the party planning process as it can be fun and you can let your creative juices flow.

Some key tips to help you make your party memorable:

Choose a theme. When planning a party and to make it memorable it helps to choose a theme. This doesn’t mean all of your guests have to dress in white or as their favourite movie stars – a theme can be discreet. Such as a particular color or cuisine. A creative theme can make your party feel special without adding too much to your budget. It will also help you come up with ideas for food, refreshments and decorations.

Be creative with the invitation. The best way to start to make your event memorable is in the invitation. You can be really creative here and it’s a really great way to get people excited about your party.

E-vites or electronic invitations are becoming much more popular these days. You can create intricate invitations using many web sites and programs or you can even use a social networking site to send an invitation or reminder to people on your guest list.

Think outside the box if you are considering posting an invite to your guests. You can make your invite stand out by using texture or smell. You can shape the invite to suit your theme or send something three dimensional. Place items inside the envelope to represent your theme like a casino chip for a poker night or a mini thong for a pool party.

When creating your invitations, ensure that all important details are included, like location, time, date, dress code, and so on. Providing directions can also be a great addition, especially for clients who have to travel some way to attend the party.

Quality vs Quantity. If you are going for a low key affair, but still want it to be memorable, make sure that you think high quality. Serve beautiful cocktails and splash out a bit more on spectacular food.

Something surprising. If you want to add a bit more pizazz to your event you may want to think of a surprise act. Maybe a contortionist inside a clear ball, that floats in your pool, or some fire jugglers. You could hire some glow furniture and a cocktail bar. Or transform your back yard into a middle eastern lounge with piles of cushions, low tables and colored glass lanterns. You could do something elegant and simple such as a pianist playing a grand piano on the balcony.

Be creative. You can really let your imagination run free here, and we haven’t even gone over decorations! Candles, flowers, balloons, banners, lights etc….