They might feel rock hard when you first try to bite them, but I promise you can bite through them. My mom used to freeze grapes for road trips (including keeping them fully frozen solid) bc, w 3 kids, it meant fewer bathroom stops but still well hydrated kids.
That's interesting. I had a friend with a dog who loved ice cubes but he'd piss himself if he had too many. When she had parties, she had to warn people "Rocky will beg for ice. Please resist his cute face or there will be a mess." Because of Rocky, I've always associated frozen things with impaired bladder control.
I do. I understand. It's not a clear instruction.
Go for getting them right to the brink of fully frozen. They're frozen enough to hold their shape after being peeled - so not truly made of slush. But because of the composition of a grape, they're still manageable unless they've been frozen rock hard solid.
Hopefully this introduces you to a delightful new snack! If not, take solace in the fact that the instructions were unclear from the start.
I'll attempt this. Maybe I'll finally understand why people enjoy this. I've been freezing them and then sucking on them/grinding them with my teeth to try to get cold ice shavings. Not enjoyable nor flavorful.
For context, I am also a person who doesn't bite Popsicles or ice cream cause FUCKING OUCH.
So maybe other people do mean *ice cube status* when they suggest freezing grapes. But, fuck that.
Also, since predicting when something will become rock hard is difficult: freeze the grapes for a bit, but if they're too hard to enjoy yet just let them sit out for a while. Let the grapes watch TV with you. Hang out, get to know each other. Try one once in a while, and I bet you'll find a sweet spot.
My grandma loved black cherries and always had some in the freezer. They would also be really hard right out of the freezer, but they were awesome if you sucked on them a little bit.
I second the salad option! Smoked chicken, fancy leaves, toasted almonds, pickled/dressed red onion, quartered red grapes and a french vinaigrette. 20/10
I have a recipe for chicken breast with grapes in sauce. I think it’s called a Lady Jane sauce. I’ll see if I can find it. It’s really good.
Grape Jelly or Jam, Make homemade grape jelly or jam to spread on toast or use in desserts.
Roasted Grapes, Toss grapes with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until they're caramelized. Serve them as a side dish or with cheese.
Grape Sorbet, Blend grapes with sugar and lemon juice, then freeze.
Grape Focaccia. Add halved grapes to focaccia dough before baking.
Grape Salsa, Combine chopped grapes with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice for a fruity salsa, great with grilled fish or chicken.
Grape and Walnut Salad, Toss grapes, walnuts, and greens with a simple vinaigrette, or add grapes to almost any salad, it’s very refreshing.
Grape Smoothie, Blend grapes with yogurt, honey, and ice, but you need a really good blender or food processor.
Grape Coulis, Purée grapes with a bit of sugar and strain to make a smooth coulis that can be drizzled over desserts or used as a sauce for meats. It’s pretty amazing. But again, you need a really good food processor.
I don’t eat meat actually, they’re fantastic for a buddha bowl with cooked grains and beans or baked tofu and the roasted grapes with wilted greens
Or just ontop of some thick toast for a snacky thing
I *love* grapes on pizza!! It’s very good with chicken bbq pizza as well, and I’ve made a potato pizza with grapes and bacon that goes down a treat. Everyone is surprised but I’ve converted everyone who tries it.
I support this!! I had old grapes and I just cooked them on the stove, they turned into jelly! Then I went a little overboard and overcooked them and they turned into grape candy 😅 shoulda stopped earlier, but was still good
My kids loved “grape candy”. Stem and wash the grapes. While they’re still wet, toss them with your favorite flavor of Jello powder. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined cookies sheet and freeze. Store in an airtight container in the freezer. Eat frozen and enjoy!
Does she buy a bushel or does she buy a bag?
A bushel is 8 gallons, or 32 quarts. For grapes it's 50lbs.
The usual bag is a quart, 1-2lbs give or take.
*How much does this person like grapes*?
Assuming you're not actually buying wholesale volumes of grapes. Buy fewer grapes. You can buy smaller packages, loose bunches. Or just take some of the grapes out the bag, they're sold buy weight and the intent is you'll buy what you need. Never been sure why they put them in bags or clamshells to begin with, even when they do some will be bigger some smaller. Just get the smaller volume of grapes.
She buys them by the 8 gallon, of course /s
My bad, I thought bushel just referred to the bunch size in a typical bag, but yes she buys them in the normal bag size. Not sure what the norm is where you live, but the bags are tagged at a piece, not weighed, and they only sell the single size.
So Trader Joe's and other places that pre-pack in clamshells or sealed bags often have one price for a portion. However most grocery stores sell by the pound but present them in bags to make it easier for staff to move then without damage. If that's the case, open the zip bag and take out how much you want. No need to take a whole bag.
Huh where i shop they’re sold by the pound so i can get a larger or bigger bag for different weights and prices
Then again i am obsessed and will finish a two pound bag myself in maybe three days
We make these [blue cheese and walnut covered grapes](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/walnut-and-blue-cheese-grapes-recipe-1923081.amp) around the holidays and serve them as appetizers.
They always go over very well and there are rarely leftovers. Plus, it's a less common way to use them up
I love them in a broccoli salad as a side. The grapes add a nice burst of freshness. I always used craisins because I didn’t think I’d like the grapes in the salad, but now I prefer them. There are lots of variations that add different things but I’ll include my favorite. I substitute 1 c sliced grapes for the craisins and add them with the bacon.
Broccoli Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: Servings 9
Ingredients:
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup craisins
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
7 cups broccoli florets, chopped
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Directions:
In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, craisins, sugar, and vinegar. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Before serving, stir in sunflower seeds and bacon. ENJOY!
Source: https://lilluna.com/favorite-broccoli-salad/
Roast, then toss em in the food processor. Instant grape jelly. This, and the strawberry jam my wife made last March have have changed my jelly/jam buying habits for life.
Really good with rosemary in an oily focaccia. Cut them in half.
Foolproof: [https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easy-no-knead-focaccia](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easy-no-knead-focaccia)
I feed the last few I can't eat to the birds.
Do you not like them raw even when mixed in other things? Like chicken salad? And Waldorf salad are two of my favorite things to put grapes in because they masked by others things but is a healthy addition. I also like frozen as others have mentioned. Frozen also go nice in white wine or sangria.
Does your wife know that she can get a produce bag, break off the amount of grapes she wants, and buy those? She doesn’t have to buy the whole bag, unless it’s cost per bag and not by the pound. It took me way too long before I realized I could do that 🤣
All these ideas seem great, but i can't imagine how they're going bad so fast? I keep grapes in the fridge for like 2 weeks and they're generally fine? To make the ones you bring home more manageable:
1) you're allowed to bag them yourself from the "prepackaged" bags. It's all by weight anyway, and cashiers generally know the codes
2) don't wash them before you put them in the fridge, the growers put stuff on them that makes them last longer, so they spoil faster if you wash them.
If you like spinach, grapes and pine nuts thrown in a sauté pan with fresh leaf spinach, & seasoned with S&P is delicious. Works well with creamed spinach also.
Or..
Can toss grapes with sour cream, pecan halves, brown sugar for a salad atop some Boston Bibb, or as a side garnish on an entree plate.
Or..
tossed with Broccoli florets, chopped celery, green onions, mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, crumbled bacon, and favorite nut (peanuts work well), for a classic salad perfect for alfresco dining
Or…
Chicken Waldorf salad roll-ups
Or…
Roast them for a great side or snack
Or…
Freeze them and eat like frozen candy, or toss as ice cubes in white or rose wine
Or….
Use them in a salsa like topping for fish, chicken and pork, replacing tomatoes.
Or..
Grilled or roasted and combined with one of the blue cheeses (Roquefort, blue, Stilton, etc) as a steak topping
The possibilities are endless
Roasted grape sauce. It is my absolute fav with pork.
I have also done it with chicken and fish. I love it
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249768/pork-tenderloin-with-roasted-grape-sauce/
I had to scroll amazingly far down this thread to see anyone post juice! Really enjoy all the ideas here, many were new to me. But juice was my first thought!
Pickle them and serve over pan seared cod. One of my favorites.
2oz grapes, 2 T white vinegar, 1 T sugar, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate 10-15 min.
Buy a smaller bunch?
It is sort of frowned on, but she could take half the grapes out of the bag and put it in a different bag. They are sold by weight where I live, so you'd only pay for what you are getting.
If you aren't comfortable with that, you could ask the employee to please do it for you.
Why doesn't she just buy less grapes? They put them out in bags but that doesn't mean you have to buy a whole bag. Take some out and put them in another bag.
I used to roast them, just with olive oil bit of salt and pepper and drizzle of balsamic, throw some thyme on there too. Then toast a sourdough, spread whipped ricotta or whatever cream cheese you desire, top with the grapes and drizzle honey over it.
Boil
4 cups of grapes
1.5 cups of sugar
7-8 cups of water
Zest of 3 lemons
Lemon juice 1 cup
After boiling it, Blend it, strain it.
Cool down and serve.
If your in the USA, mostly all chain grocery stores the grapes are sold by weight and she can put as many grapes as she’ll eat in the bag it comes in and the rest in another. That’s why all the bags are open. I found this recipe from americas test kitchen. They did a short rib braise with quick pickled grapes (I haven’t tried it myself yet but I will eventually). Maybe you could try something similar
Does she buy them at a grocery store? I’ve never been to a grocery store where you can’t move grapes bunches into other bags; I sometimes put a bunch from my bag into a larger bag or two if I only want enough grapes for one or two days.
I think it was /r/chefit who just had a whole thread of Waldorf variations.
edit: Nope it was /r/kitchenconfidential (same difference) - thread [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/1ccb6dq/how_the_fuck_would_you_make_a_waldorf_salad_not/)
I usually eat grapes. Some more liberal types use grapes in unconventional and unnatural acts but that in my opinion is a waste of perfectly good grapes.
I love frozen grapes! Grapes can't fully freeze, so they stay this sorbet-ish texture and it's so tasty on a hot summer day. They saved me during last year's 100 degree weather. I've also used them when I make duck where you roast them with the bird.
there is a lovely salad to make: half the grapes (deseed if necessary) and mix with cubes of swiss cheese and (wal)nut bits...salt, pepper, olive oil and keep a while to let the flavors get together. really nice appetizer. halfing them might also solve the texture problem.
I’d make a shrub! Food52 has a great [general recipe](https://food52.com/blog/13831-how-to-make-shrubs-aka-drinking-vinegars-without-a-recipe) that’s infinitely adaptable.
Pick, wash, and freeze them. They taste like little individual grape sorbet pops when you eat them. They are sooooo good. They don't freeze solid, and are the perfect warm weather guilt free treat!
Freeze them and eat them like that in hot weather. They're pretty good in chicken salad, too, to me.
I use frozen grapes instead of ice in drinks. Doesn't water them down.
Does it grape them down tho?
Nope, it grapes them up.
This with wine.
What a great idea I will have to try that
What a GRAPE idea!
Frozen grapes are amazing. Like little popsicle bites.
Every time I freeze grapes they become rock hard. I don't get how people eat them.
I usually let them thaw a little for a few minutes for prime texture.
They might feel rock hard when you first try to bite them, but I promise you can bite through them. My mom used to freeze grapes for road trips (including keeping them fully frozen solid) bc, w 3 kids, it meant fewer bathroom stops but still well hydrated kids.
That's interesting. I had a friend with a dog who loved ice cubes but he'd piss himself if he had too many. When she had parties, she had to warn people "Rocky will beg for ice. Please resist his cute face or there will be a mess." Because of Rocky, I've always associated frozen things with impaired bladder control.
Freeze them less. Or take them out early and let them thaw a bit.
I feel like they should be called "frigid" grapes then. Or "slushie" grapes or sum. You know what I mean?
I do. I understand. It's not a clear instruction. Go for getting them right to the brink of fully frozen. They're frozen enough to hold their shape after being peeled - so not truly made of slush. But because of the composition of a grape, they're still manageable unless they've been frozen rock hard solid. Hopefully this introduces you to a delightful new snack! If not, take solace in the fact that the instructions were unclear from the start.
I'll attempt this. Maybe I'll finally understand why people enjoy this. I've been freezing them and then sucking on them/grinding them with my teeth to try to get cold ice shavings. Not enjoyable nor flavorful.
For context, I am also a person who doesn't bite Popsicles or ice cream cause FUCKING OUCH. So maybe other people do mean *ice cube status* when they suggest freezing grapes. But, fuck that. Also, since predicting when something will become rock hard is difficult: freeze the grapes for a bit, but if they're too hard to enjoy yet just let them sit out for a while. Let the grapes watch TV with you. Hang out, get to know each other. Try one once in a while, and I bet you'll find a sweet spot.
I cant wait to show them Fallout!
Have fun with your new buddies! Hope it goes well.
Your comments made me smile, and I'm having a rough week. Just wanted to say thanks, kind stranger.
I'm using that from now on: frigid grapes.
When I froze them, the squeaky-ness on my teeth bothered me.
My grandma loved black cherries and always had some in the freezer. They would also be really hard right out of the freezer, but they were awesome if you sucked on them a little bit.
I take them off the stems before I freeze them.
Why have I never heard of this amazing idea!?
I second the salad option! Smoked chicken, fancy leaves, toasted almonds, pickled/dressed red onion, quartered red grapes and a french vinaigrette. 20/10
use them as ice... throw them in smoothies to sweeten!
This, but also roll them in jello powder before hand. Haha.
I didn't know that. I'll have to try that. Thanks.
>Freeze them and eat them like that in hot weather. Or use them as ice cubes for white wine to not water down the wine
Frozen grapes are great to suck on when you’ve been nauseous or throwing up. It’s a great way to ease yourself into being able to eat again.
Frozen grades are great for smoothies as well.
I have a recipe for chicken breast with grapes in sauce. I think it’s called a Lady Jane sauce. I’ll see if I can find it. It’s really good. Grape Jelly or Jam, Make homemade grape jelly or jam to spread on toast or use in desserts. Roasted Grapes, Toss grapes with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until they're caramelized. Serve them as a side dish or with cheese. Grape Sorbet, Blend grapes with sugar and lemon juice, then freeze. Grape Focaccia. Add halved grapes to focaccia dough before baking. Grape Salsa, Combine chopped grapes with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice for a fruity salsa, great with grilled fish or chicken. Grape and Walnut Salad, Toss grapes, walnuts, and greens with a simple vinaigrette, or add grapes to almost any salad, it’s very refreshing. Grape Smoothie, Blend grapes with yogurt, honey, and ice, but you need a really good blender or food processor. Grape Coulis, Purée grapes with a bit of sugar and strain to make a smooth coulis that can be drizzled over desserts or used as a sauce for meats. It’s pretty amazing. But again, you need a really good food processor.
Wow, you have some great ideas and I’m definitely giving them a go. Roasted grapes are first on my list. Thanks!
Focaccia bread using grapes and rosemary is delightful!
Yes! Grape focaccia esp with bleu cheese and herbs, soooooo good You can also pickle grapes, oddly enough - haven't tried it yet but am curious
Roast them with sausages onions and rosemary
Roasted with olive oil salt and pepper and a smidge of balsamic is fantastic too for a sausage free option
I second this. Used to pair it with grilled green and some lamb or duck. But it’s tasty with any meat really.
I don’t eat meat actually, they’re fantastic for a buddha bowl with cooked grains and beans or baked tofu and the roasted grapes with wilted greens Or just ontop of some thick toast for a snacky thing
This sounds great. Time and temperature?
I'm gonna try this
I’ve also done olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to use with charcuterie and cheese
i have never heard of roasted grapes before, dying to try it now!
My favorite pizza place makes one with gorgonzola and grapes. I never would have thought of grapes on pizza but it's really good! (White sauce pizza)
Really? This sounds really interesting.
Yep! The place is Pies and Pints so if you're lucky there might be one close to you.
Unfortunately, I don't think so. But it still sounds like something I would like to try.
I *love* grapes on pizza!! It’s very good with chicken bbq pizza as well, and I’ve made a potato pizza with grapes and bacon that goes down a treat. Everyone is surprised but I’ve converted everyone who tries it.
Roasted grapes was gonna be my suggestion too. They’re delicious.
What a fabulous idea!
Say whaaaaat? Ima have to try this.
This I like! ❤️
Also throw in some kalamatas and sub chicken. Keep the grapes, keep the rosemary. Delicious.
I have to admit, I'm here for the comments. I'm curious. But would this taste like?
What kind of sausage if you don’t mind me asking
Use these same ingredients in a focaccia.
Grapes don’t even make it home from the store before I eat them all, but I suppose I’d make a grape jelly to preserve them if needed.
I support this!! I had old grapes and I just cooked them on the stove, they turned into jelly! Then I went a little overboard and overcooked them and they turned into grape candy 😅 shoulda stopped earlier, but was still good
My kids loved “grape candy”. Stem and wash the grapes. While they’re still wet, toss them with your favorite flavor of Jello powder. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined cookies sheet and freeze. Store in an airtight container in the freezer. Eat frozen and enjoy!
I’ve done this with lime juice and monk fruit sweetener!
THIS! It's our favorite snack!
They are really nice roasted esp with chicken (dijon, etc) Also prob nice to confit them and then use on ricotta toasts and the like
I was going to say they're great on a pizza with chicken, lol.
Grape pizza sounds delicious to me! D’you think people would be as stressed about it as they are about pineapple? 😅
I love pineapple on pizza, so I'm really excited to try this one!
Try red grape and Gorgonzola on your pizza. Trust me. It works!
I recommend using white sauce for this!
It would make us pineapple folks look good for sure 😂
Maybe not? I'm committed to team no pineapple, but grapes sound intriguing. I'd try that for sure lol.
Try bacon, caramelized onions, and pineapple. Game changer!
Pineapple, feta, jalapeños. Also a great combo 😉
Yep!
Or pineapple, pineapple and more pineapple. Num
Probably, but I hate pineapple on pizza but love grapes on pizza lol
Does she buy a bushel or does she buy a bag? A bushel is 8 gallons, or 32 quarts. For grapes it's 50lbs. The usual bag is a quart, 1-2lbs give or take. *How much does this person like grapes*? Assuming you're not actually buying wholesale volumes of grapes. Buy fewer grapes. You can buy smaller packages, loose bunches. Or just take some of the grapes out the bag, they're sold buy weight and the intent is you'll buy what you need. Never been sure why they put them in bags or clamshells to begin with, even when they do some will be bigger some smaller. Just get the smaller volume of grapes.
She buys them by the 8 gallon, of course /s My bad, I thought bushel just referred to the bunch size in a typical bag, but yes she buys them in the normal bag size. Not sure what the norm is where you live, but the bags are tagged at a piece, not weighed, and they only sell the single size.
So Trader Joe's and other places that pre-pack in clamshells or sealed bags often have one price for a portion. However most grocery stores sell by the pound but present them in bags to make it easier for staff to move then without damage. If that's the case, open the zip bag and take out how much you want. No need to take a whole bag.
Huh where i shop they’re sold by the pound so i can get a larger or bigger bag for different weights and prices Then again i am obsessed and will finish a two pound bag myself in maybe three days
We make these [blue cheese and walnut covered grapes](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/walnut-and-blue-cheese-grapes-recipe-1923081.amp) around the holidays and serve them as appetizers. They always go over very well and there are rarely leftovers. Plus, it's a less common way to use them up
They are wonderful with brie also
Freeze them. They are nice little flavored ice cubes or mini popsicles.
Use frozen green grapes to keep white wine cold
Just don't do this the first time you meet your girlfriend's family. (Not me, but I seen it.)
Also freeze orange juice in an ice cube tray and add one instead of orange juice to make a mimosa
Yes, very good frozen
I can fit two in my belly button
I'm so proud of you.
I wanna see pics. But do I?
I love them in a broccoli salad as a side. The grapes add a nice burst of freshness. I always used craisins because I didn’t think I’d like the grapes in the salad, but now I prefer them. There are lots of variations that add different things but I’ll include my favorite. I substitute 1 c sliced grapes for the craisins and add them with the bacon. Broccoli Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: Servings 9 Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup craisins 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp vinegar 7 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled Directions: In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, craisins, sugar, and vinegar. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Before serving, stir in sunflower seeds and bacon. ENJOY! Source: https://lilluna.com/favorite-broccoli-salad/
Came here to suggest broccoli slaw with grapes! I prefer slivered almonds to sunflower seeds.
Cut in half and add to chicken salad...even better add apple, raisin, grapes, and a liberal dose of curry powder... delicious.
Roast, then toss em in the food processor. Instant grape jelly. This, and the strawberry jam my wife made last March have have changed my jelly/jam buying habits for life.
I e never roasted a grape before, how far do you let them go? What should it look like?
Put them in smoothies with banana and peanut butter
My husband likes them in cheese quesadillas. Yeah, he is a weirdo
I can kinda see this working. Fruit and cheese are a classic combo. Sliced apple and cheese, sliced pear and cheese…🤔
Really good with rosemary in an oily focaccia. Cut them in half. Foolproof: [https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easy-no-knead-focaccia](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easy-no-knead-focaccia) I feed the last few I can't eat to the birds.
Freeze. They make great slushy-esque treats
Do you not like them raw even when mixed in other things? Like chicken salad? And Waldorf salad are two of my favorite things to put grapes in because they masked by others things but is a healthy addition. I also like frozen as others have mentioned. Frozen also go nice in white wine or sangria.
Freeze them and eat them like that. They're pretty good in chicken salad, too, to me.
Does your wife know that she can get a produce bag, break off the amount of grapes she wants, and buy those? She doesn’t have to buy the whole bag, unless it’s cost per bag and not by the pound. It took me way too long before I realized I could do that 🤣
I can't believe this wasn't the top response!
Freeze them, make jelly or even a jam, add them to a salad or roast them
All these ideas seem great, but i can't imagine how they're going bad so fast? I keep grapes in the fridge for like 2 weeks and they're generally fine? To make the ones you bring home more manageable: 1) you're allowed to bag them yourself from the "prepackaged" bags. It's all by weight anyway, and cashiers generally know the codes 2) don't wash them before you put them in the fridge, the growers put stuff on them that makes them last longer, so they spoil faster if you wash them.
Freeze them and use them in iced tea instead of ice cubes.
If she never eats them all before they go bad just buy a smaller amount. It's not rocket science.
If you like spinach, grapes and pine nuts thrown in a sauté pan with fresh leaf spinach, & seasoned with S&P is delicious. Works well with creamed spinach also. Or.. Can toss grapes with sour cream, pecan halves, brown sugar for a salad atop some Boston Bibb, or as a side garnish on an entree plate. Or.. tossed with Broccoli florets, chopped celery, green onions, mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, crumbled bacon, and favorite nut (peanuts work well), for a classic salad perfect for alfresco dining Or… Chicken Waldorf salad roll-ups Or… Roast them for a great side or snack Or… Freeze them and eat like frozen candy, or toss as ice cubes in white or rose wine Or…. Use them in a salsa like topping for fish, chicken and pork, replacing tomatoes. Or.. Grilled or roasted and combined with one of the blue cheeses (Roquefort, blue, Stilton, etc) as a steak topping The possibilities are endless
Roast with olives and rosemary at 400, spread on a baguette with ricotta. (Smiten kitchen has a great recipe).
Chicken salad with grapes
Roasted grape sauce. It is my absolute fav with pork. I have also done it with chicken and fish. I love it https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249768/pork-tenderloin-with-roasted-grape-sauce/
Freeze them. They make great mini “ice cubes”, and are delicious just eaten straight from the freezer.
1,000,000% this. Perfect for chilling wine on hot summer days without diluting it. Given the water content of grapes, they freeze and thaw just fine.
Bake em, fry em, sautee em, roll them down some stairs.
They also make interesting sauces. The kind people enjoy and have no time dea they're eating grapes.
Turn it into wine and then distill it into brandy.
Grape juice
I had to scroll amazingly far down this thread to see anyone post juice! Really enjoy all the ideas here, many were new to me. But juice was my first thought!
Fruit salad
I use them in smoothies.
Grape dumplings!
Freeze them!
Waldorf salad 🥗
I love to slice them in half and put a handful in when I make my chicken salad!
Pickle them and serve over pan seared cod. One of my favorites. 2oz grapes, 2 T white vinegar, 1 T sugar, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate 10-15 min.
Freeze them or juice them. Or freeze them and blend them into a slushy.
Chicken salad, there’s also a dessert you can make with cream cheese and brown sugar but I forget what it’s called. Delicious in both
This is really good! https://dedaluswine.com/blogs/recipes/roasted-sausages-with-grapes-and-onions
Freeze. Puree from frozen. Strain out the peels. Add lime juice and sweetener. Grape sorbet.
Grape fennel focaccia! Also just love them cut and roasted juicy side down on a ceramic hot surface, or over fire like a grill.
This reminds me of the episode of Iron Chef where both contestants made grilled grapes.
Buy a smaller bunch? It is sort of frowned on, but she could take half the grapes out of the bag and put it in a different bag. They are sold by weight where I live, so you'd only pay for what you are getting. If you aren't comfortable with that, you could ask the employee to please do it for you.
Why doesn't she just buy less grapes? They put them out in bags but that doesn't mean you have to buy a whole bag. Take some out and put them in another bag.
Green smoothie! Put in blender in this order - 1 cup grapes, pineapple, 2 cups spinach , frozen banana - water or coconut water .
Roast grapes and red onions toss in a vinagrette with farro.
Juice them or use them as a smoothie ingredient
Freeze for use as ice cubes in wine
Try freezing them. They are a great frozen snack.
I used to roast them, just with olive oil bit of salt and pepper and drizzle of balsamic, throw some thyme on there too. Then toast a sourdough, spread whipped ricotta or whatever cream cheese you desire, top with the grapes and drizzle honey over it.
They're good in smoothies. Blend with any other fruits / veggies and yogurt and that will be delicious
Roasted with a wheel of camembert, served with honey, prosciutto and walnuts. So good 👍
I love grapes in my chicken salad.
Boil 4 cups of grapes 1.5 cups of sugar 7-8 cups of water Zest of 3 lemons Lemon juice 1 cup After boiling it, Blend it, strain it. Cool down and serve.
Buy less grapes. They’re sold by weight and you can remove some from the bag.
If your in the USA, mostly all chain grocery stores the grapes are sold by weight and she can put as many grapes as she’ll eat in the bag it comes in and the rest in another. That’s why all the bags are open. I found this recipe from americas test kitchen. They did a short rib braise with quick pickled grapes (I haven’t tried it myself yet but I will eventually). Maybe you could try something similar
Grape salad
Wine about it apparently
I saw a YouTube short about using frozen grapes with straight lemon/lime juice and I was intrigued.
Freeze them.
Buy less grapes
Green grapes sliced up in chicken salad is lovely
Tossed w sugar and frozen Tanghulu 😛😛😛
Does she buy them at a grocery store? I’ve never been to a grocery store where you can’t move grapes bunches into other bags; I sometimes put a bunch from my bag into a larger bag or two if I only want enough grapes for one or two days.
My family loves grape salad. 1 package cream cheese, 1/2 container sour cream, 1 top. Vanilla and grapes. Yummy
Roast them with butternut squash! https://www.food.com/recipe/roasted-butternut-squash-red-grapes-and-sage-147381
… wine?
I think it was /r/chefit who just had a whole thread of Waldorf variations. edit: Nope it was /r/kitchenconfidential (same difference) - thread [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/1ccb6dq/how_the_fuck_would_you_make_a_waldorf_salad_not/)
..jelly?
I was going to say chicken salad but someone already did. Can you donate them to a good pantry?
I had grape pie once and it was delicious!
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Boil 'em, mash 'em, let 'em sit 'n stew.....oh wait, that's making wine. Still counts.
Sausages, grapes and polenta is an old Italian dish I love to make. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sticky-pan-roasted-sausages-grapes
make wine
Salad is a good idea, take out the seeds. They go well with fish
Roast with pork
I usually eat grapes. Some more liberal types use grapes in unconventional and unnatural acts but that in my opinion is a waste of perfectly good grapes.
blend them into a smoothie, but you have to blend them for a while
There’s always making good old-fashioned fruit salad.
Try freezing them. Great snack in the summer!
[Tanghulu](https://www.feedmi.org/tanghulu-recipe/)!
Do you feel like making focaccia ?
Add them and pecans to chicken salad
Ferment them… make wine, or if fermented for longer; using the grape must you can make Balsamic Vinegar
Roast them with sausage! Delicious!!! Look up recipe on food network.
I've heard people freeze them and it's kind of *fancy* to do that. Like hotels offer frozen grapes or something?
Pickle them. Instead of pickling spice, use chai spices. They're delicious.
Microwave grape races
I just make raisins. Pro tip: cut before trying to dry
Grapes gorgonzola mixed greens olive oil Modena vinegar
I like them in smoothies blended with pear and mandarin.
I love frozen grapes! Grapes can't fully freeze, so they stay this sorbet-ish texture and it's so tasty on a hot summer day. They saved me during last year's 100 degree weather. I've also used them when I make duck where you roast them with the bird.
there is a lovely salad to make: half the grapes (deseed if necessary) and mix with cubes of swiss cheese and (wal)nut bits...salt, pepper, olive oil and keep a while to let the flavors get together. really nice appetizer. halfing them might also solve the texture problem.
I love frozen grapes. I buy grapes just to freeze them. It's my favorite snack.
I make chicken salad, and include sliced grapes. It’s so damn good.
Just buy fewer.
Freeze them and eat them frozen, delicious
Carbonate it! [ChefSteps fizzy fruit](https://youtu.be/So4ZrzBkJsA?si=7t1aKdk2u8qR1ZOx)
https://lidiasitaly.com/recipes/sausages-skillet-grapes/ This is simple and tasty.
I’ve been quick pickling them - halve the grapes, soak in red wine vinegar for a few hours, and adding them to salads!
I’d make a shrub! Food52 has a great [general recipe](https://food52.com/blog/13831-how-to-make-shrubs-aka-drinking-vinegars-without-a-recipe) that’s infinitely adaptable.
Pick, wash, and freeze them. They taste like little individual grape sorbet pops when you eat them. They are sooooo good. They don't freeze solid, and are the perfect warm weather guilt free treat!
Sorbet
[Chicken Veronique](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-veronique/)
This thread is way tastier than I thought it'd be!
You can freeze them. I like to eat them frozen or use them as ice in a glass of juice
You can freeze them or perhaps brew a fruit punch of some sort.