COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Chickpea Burgers – recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto 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.
[1] Tomato & Basil ‘Lentilotto’
LENTILOTTA (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the basil separately. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer on the stove top adding a little water if it seems too thick.
[5] One Pot Miso Salmon
SALMON (20 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the pine nuts / sesame seeds separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a gentle simmer and top with pine nuts or sesame seeds.
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.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
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.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
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.
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
goats cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
parmesan – in the fridge wrap in baking paper and store in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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