To make tonight's dinner with lamb mince that has a "use by" date 18/09?

[TheRealAmandaClarke]

And if not. Wtf am i gonna make with it?
Dinner is for me, dh (don't care about our tummies tbh)
And more importantly for dcs aged 4 and 18 mo.
My instinct tells me its ok. My paranoia is nagging at me though.

Apologies for dull thread btw.

I'd use it. Food dates always seem over cautious to me.

I would definitely use it. You probably going to cook on high heat anyway. Just smell to double check.

Doner kebabs. Trust me.

God yes-it'll be fine!

I would definitely use it.

You could do lamb koftas if you fancy something different. They are really quick and easy...I love [[http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/grilled-lamb-kofta-kebabs-with-pistachios-and-spicy-salad-wrap this] recipe (I always use mince rather than shoulder of lamb!) and the actual kofta bit only takes a few mins as you just stick everything in the food processor then mould it around the skewers.

The other bits are a bit of a faff but very tasty, but sometimes I just do it with pitta bread, cous-cous and tzatziki as it's great. Kids love it too (and one of them is a fussy little fusspot!)

Try again this recipe

If it doesn't smell or look manky then it'll be fine. I'd use it. And I like this recipe (though you may have to leave chilli out for your DC):

www.nigella.com/recipes/view/pappardelle-with-lamb-ragu

I swap the spring onions for banana shallots. And don't bother with the fresh mint.

I thought you meant something in the freezer from 2009? Yes, I'd use it - go by smell.

I have this debate with myself and DH most weeks as for some reason stuff always seems to be just passed its use by date when I want to use it!

I would definitely use it, do the sniff test first!

Yes of course. The night before last (17th) I made goulash with beef dated used by 12th. It was delicious and we're all still alive.

I have lamb and beef mince in the fridge both use by 18th. I will probably make one into chilli/bolognaise and one into Shepherd's pie or keema today/tomorrow.

I also have some chicken I roasted the other week and then boiled for stock. The meat will be going in a pie and the rest will be stock and soup.

t'was all Waitrose though

if it smells fine and you cook it properly, all will be well. Same as always.

Ooh. Yes I love koftas.

I have lamb mince with exactly the same 'use by'. Your thread has reminded me that I need to use it.

I'm doing mousakka I think.

Love moussaka
Also, thanks for the nigella ragu link.

mmm I want koftas now!

Instead we've got stoopid boring chicken!

I wouldn't give meat past its use by date to young children. It's a myth that you just need to smell meat to decide whether or not it could cause food poisioning.

I would and do.

Gosh yes! We are having southern fried chicken and loaded skins tonight. They are dated yesterday. Tomorrow we will have the stir fry veg and noodles also dated yesterday. I buy everything on the sell by date and eat it in the least risky order.

If it looks ok and smells ok go for it! :)

Microwaving wont necessarily kill bacteria and it won't remove the toxins produced by bacteria. (To kill bacteria it needs to be heated to a high temperature for a certain amount of time).

So 'nuking' meat in a microwave can give a false sense of security. Microwaves interact with the water molecules only.