COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Boiled Eggs recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Fried Eggs recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Ricotta’ 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.
[2] One Pot Cauliflower, Chicken & Peanut Curry
CURRY (30 minutes)
Yes, if you don’t mind the flavour of reheated chicken. Make the curry up to a week in advance (keeping the coriander / cilantro separate). Store in the fridge or freeze. To serve just bring back to a gentle simmer and top with the coriander leaves.
[4] Creamy Mushroom, Beef & Almond Pies
PIES (30 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 the oven 250C (480F) for another 7-10 mins.
[5] Super Easy Smoked Salmon + Spinach Tart
TART (30 minutes)
Yes! 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
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cauliflower – 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.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
onions – in a dark pantry.
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.
PROTEIN
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
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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