#515 Northern 7Dec2020

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Almond Milk – see 2-minute nut milk recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Thai Green Curry Paste substitute 2-3 teaspoons curry powder or use another curry paste. To make your own Thai green curry paste see 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] Bloody Delicious Kale Bowls
BOWLS (30 minutes)
Just cook as per the recipe but keep the cheese and nuts separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil being careful not to overcook the eggs. Finish with nuts and Parmesan.

[2] Thai Chicken Soup with Lime
SOUP (15 minutes)
cook as per the recipe but keep the herbs separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a week or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer and top with coriander leaves.

[4] Magnificent Mince & Cabbage
MINCE + CABBAGE (30 minutes)
Just cook as per the recipe but keep the mayo 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 and finish with the mayo.

[5] Super Easy Smoked Salmon + Spinach Tart
TART (30 minutes)
Just cook as per the recipe but keep the salmon and salad separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Don’t freeze. To serve, allow to come to room temp or warm gently in the oven.

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.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
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.
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.
onions – in a dark pantry.
cabbage – will keep wrapped in a plastic bag in the fridge for weeks if not months.
frozen spinach – in the freezer in the packaging they were purchased in.
cherries – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.

PROTEIN
bacon – 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.
chicken thigh fillets – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
minced (ground) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
salmon – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.

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

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