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COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Lemon Tahini Sauce recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Ricotta’ recipe here
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Red Chillies substitute other chilli peppers like serrano, jalapeno or Thai birds eye.
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 Burgers
BURGERS (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook burgers as per the recipe but keep the yoghurt + baby spinach separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in the oven (straight from frozen if you wish) 200C / 400F for 10 -20 minutes or until burgers are hot. Serve with yoghurt + spinach leaves.
[4] Best Ever Beef Stroganoff
BEEF STROGANOFF (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the baby spinach and extra sour cream separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. Bring back to a gentle simmer and serve 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
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 onions (scallions) – 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.
mint – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
PROTEIN
prosciutto – in the fridge in the packaging it was 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.
ground (minced) beef – 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
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.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
ricotta – 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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