#538 Southern 22Feb2021

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Boiled Eggs recipe here.
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Zucchini Burgers 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.

[2] Quick Chicken with Parsley Walnut Salsa
CHICKEN (15 minutes)
Just cook the chicken as per the recipe. Make the salsa at the last minute or no more than 15 minutes ahead. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a week or can be frozen. Don’t freeze the baby spinach.
[3] Super Simple Egg & Bacon Pie
PIE (30 minutes)
Just cook as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Don’t freeze. To serve allow to come to room temp. OR gently reheat in the oven 200C (400F) for 10 minutes.
[5] Reliable Cabbage Salad
CABBAGE (15 minutes)
Just prep as per the recipe but keep the walnuts, parsley and Parmesan separately. If prepping more than an hour ahead, refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. If making it for company it’s best in the first 48 hours. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. Don’t freeze.

INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices

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

VEGGIES
salad leaves/baby spinach – 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.
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.
green beans – 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.

PROTEIN
bacon – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
chicken – 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.
fish fillets – in the fridge. Get your fishmonger to pack them with a small bag of ice to keep as cold as possible.
ground (minced) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.

DAIRY
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cheese – in the fridge. I prefer to wrap in baking paper or waxed paper and then store inside a sealed plastic bag or other container.
halloumi – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.