COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Basil substitute – parsley, coriander / cilantro, baby spinach, salad leaves or mint for some or all of the basil.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Flaked Almonds – or use whole almonds and chop them.
Fried Eggs recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Ricotta’ recipe here
Mayonnaise recipe here.
Miso Paste Substitute – just skip it.
Pesto recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Poached Eggs recipe here.
Roast Potatoes 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.
[1] Broccoli al Limone
BROCCOLI (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the basil and cheese separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil. Add cheese and serve with basil and extra cheese as per the 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
broccoli – 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.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
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.
green onions (scallions) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
avocado – store at room temperature to avoid browning. Once cut, cover the surface with cling wrap and store in the fridge. Keeping the stone in the cut avocado helps.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
ginger – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. I also tend to keep it in the freezer in a ziplock bag.
PROTEIN
minced (ground) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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.
salmon – 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
cream – 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.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
sour cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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