#491 Northern 14Sep2020

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
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.

[4] Moroccan Meatloaf
MEATLOAF (60 minutes)
Cook meatloaf as per recipe but don’t add the salad. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze. To serve warm in the oven 200C / 400F for 10-15 minutes.

INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices

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

VEGGIES
cabbage – will keep wrapped in a plastic bag in the fridge for weeks if not months.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
lemons – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. Can be kept at room temp if you prefer but will last longer in the fridge.
broccoli – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
chard, kale, spinach or other greens – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
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.
garlic – in a dark pantry. I keep mine in a brown paper bag to avoid sprouting.
cucumber (lebanese) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
berries – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.

PROTEIN
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
chicken – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
minced (ground) beef or lamb – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
fish fillets – in the fridge. Get your fishmonger to pack them with a small bag of ice to keep as cold as possible.

DAIRY
halloumi / feta – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.

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