Surprisingly good things in tins...

[BobbyBiscuits]

Hey everyone,

Just thinking about how happy I was to discover tinned 'greek' gigantes beans.
They're delicious and go with loads of stuff, and don't need heating. From the corner shop too so v convenient.

I'd love to know anyone else's favourite foods in tins that require minimum prep. Preferably stuff that's a bit beyond baked beans, tuna, sweetcorn, soup... Ideally available in the UK!

Thank you and looking forward to some ideas x

Could you share the brand/s too ... I am so loving this thread!

I love these from the Cypressa brand at The Co-Op :

All the Olives!

Artichoke Hearts
Aubergine & Feta
Chilli & Spiced Garlic
Baked Giant Beans
Red Peppers
Stuffed Vine Leaves

Off to make a list of all these fabulous suggestions MN!

And how could I forget!

Cherry Tomatoes - great for making Moroccan Eggs

Sardines - for lunch on Sourdough or Rye with Spring Onions or Radish, Rocket, Chilli Flakes, Fresh Lemon Juice and Worcestershire Sauce

Off to find tins of Cherry Pie filling and Smoked Oysters now ...

x

Certain tins will be selling out across the nation thanks to Mumsnet!

Give a little tip of the hat if you happen to find yourself reaching for that tin at the same time as another woman this afternoon. 👋

All I can find is that it is dissolved off by a vegetable produced ingredient called pectinase? You can buy it on Amazon.

Mutti tinned tomatoes 🤌

I guess there must be different processes. This is the one I saw, using hydrochloric acid

Yes tinned cherry tomatoes are really nice - makes a very nice tomato sauce.

stock in tesco for kidney beans etc., was very low this afternoon

Ditto to rice pudding - and Fray Bentos pies. I always keep a couple for the odd time when I just CBA to cook - Dh and I have one each, just with frozen peas.

@EleanorReally Thank you, looks like an excellent recipe.

I might wrong but i am pretty sure Farmfoods stock that.

I don’t use the key as the cans are lethal. I use a can opener on the top and the bottom and push the meat out whilst holding the can in a tea towel 😂

M&S chunky Chicken
Small tins of roast Red peppers from Spain
olives from Spain

I like the flavour of gin! Thank you.

Thats the one I found, says it pectinase.

good in soups, I make one with leeks, sweet potato and chick peas, whizzed down a little to break the 'peas' up

good in soups, I make one with leeks, sweet potato and chick peas, whizzed down a little to break the 'peas' up

Partly as a result of answering that question myself earlier I made butternut squash, carrot and chickpea soup today, about half of it blended. The original recipe had broken up spaghetti and no chickpeas, I think I've improved it.

Yes, and I loved them!

@Giggorata Ive found tins of ratatouille in Waitrose (where else? 🤣) It’s the Epicure brand. HTH

If it’s Epicure it’s likely to be good.

Mandarin tinned. Can't get enough of them.

Just with feta in pitta pockets. Heaven.

Savage

must be eaten hot 😂

@Goandygo Thank you! I'm overwhelmed by so many people giving great suggestions! ❤️

I felt like I craved tinned ravioli the other day too...I wasn't brave enough to try it as my dreams might be shattered?! I used to adore spaghetti hoops on toast as a student/teen. 🤣

I had spaghetti hoops a while ago sauce is thin tasteless and watery now maybe I will try a different brand although these were Heinz