COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Amazing Avo Sauce recipe here.
Brazil Nut ‘Parmesan’ recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Ricotta’ recipe here
Magic Crunchy Smoky Sprinkle recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Tomato Almond Pesto 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.
Buttery Mushrooms with Poached Eggs & Dukkah
Mushrooms (20 minutes)
You can cook the mushrooms ahead but poached eggs are best when freshly cooked. Cooked mushrooms will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil or butter.
Broccoli Cheese
Broccoli (15 minutes)
Cook broccoli as per the recipe but don’t add the cheese. Cooked broccoli will keep in the fridge for a week or can be frozen. To serve warm in a pan with a little oil then add cheese.
The Great Aussie Rissole!
Broccoli (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the salad separately. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
broccoli – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
garlic – in a dark pantry. I keep mine in a brown paper bag to avoid sprouting.
green/red chilli pepper – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
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.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
berries – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
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
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
butter – 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.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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