COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Boiled Eggs recipe here.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Fried Eggs recipe here.
Mushroom ‘Steaks‘ recipe here.
Steamed Rice 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] Zucchini Pizza
BASE (20 minutes)
You could cook the bases ahead and either fridge or freeze then add the toppings and finish the baking just before serving. Will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Can be frozen.
[2] Quick Chicken with Parsley Walnut Salsa
CHICKEN (15 minutes)
Yes! 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.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
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.
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.
green herbs – 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.
green onions (scallions) – 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.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
PROTEIN
sausages – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
chicken – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
salmon / or other 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.
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
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.
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
sour cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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