COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Bocconcini substitute any good melting cheese like cheddar.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Cooked Lentils 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] Eggplant Parmigiana
EGGPLANT (15 minutes)
The eggplant can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or under the grill. Will keep in the fridge for a week or so. Keep salad and basil separately and add when serving.
[4] Buttery Beef with Zucchini
BEEF (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe. 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. You might need a splash more lemon juice to freshen things up.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cherry tomatoes – best flavour at room temp. Will keep for longer in the fridge in the package purchased in.
cucumber – 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.
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.
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.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
PROTEIN
minced (ground) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
salmon / fish fillet – 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.
steaks – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
DAIRY
bocconcini / mozzarella – keep in the fridge in a sealed container. Pre-packaged tubs will last much longer than from the deli.
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.
