#483 Northern 17Aug2020

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Broccoli see my Beautiful broccoli.
Cashew Yoghurt dairy-free alternative to cream recipe here.
Chilli use any fresh hot chilli pepper like Thai Bird’s Eye or Serrano.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Cream’ dairy-free alternative to goats cheese recipe here
Miso Mayo recipe here.
Pesto recipe here.
* Pure Stevia Powder is very concentrated. Substitute 2-3 tablespoons granular stevia (like Natvia), a few drops liquid stevia or use 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup. Adjust sweetener to taste.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Stevia – substitute 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar.

Unless otherwise stated all cans are 400g / 14oz.
Standard bag of salad = approx 150g (5oz).

‘PREP AHEAD’ POSSIBILITIES

Here are suggestions for things you can possibly prepare ahead. They’re just suggestions though so please don’t feel like you need to devote your weekend to getting these steps done! It’s totally up to you.

[1] Kale & Goats Cheese Bowls
KALE (15 minutes)
Cook kale as per recipe but don’t add the hazelnuts or cheese. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze. To serve warm in a pan with a little oil and serve with cheese and nuts.

[2] Spiced Roast Chicken + Cauliflower
CHICKEN + CAULI (30 minutes)
Cook chicken and cauli as per recipe but don’t add the tahini sauce or parsley. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze. Allow to come to room temp and serve with tahini sauce and parsley on top.
TAHINI SAUCE (5 minutes)
Make sauce as per the recipe. Keep in the fridge doe 1-2 weeks. Can be frozen. Allow to come to room temp before using.

[6] Coffee Granita
GRANITA (6 hours)
Make granita as per recipe but don’t add the cream. Keep frozen. Best in the first few days. Will get icier the longer it is frozen. Serve as per recipe.

INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices

Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.

VEGGIES
kale – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cauliflower – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
parsley – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
lemons / limes – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. Can be kept at room temp if you prefer but will last longer in the fridge.
frozen spinach – in the freezer in the packaging they were purchased in.
baby spinach / salad leaves – store sealed bag in the fridge. If buying loose leaves, wash and spin dry in a salad spinner then wrap loosely in paper towel and place inside plastic bag. Push out most of the air and seal. Store in the fridge.
red chillies – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.

PROTEIN
chicken thigh fillets – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
minced (ground) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
tuna steaks – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in. I get the fishmonger to wrap up a bag of ice to keep as cold as possible.

DAIRY
goats cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
feta – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.