#612 Southern 8Nov2021

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Almond ‘Hummus’ recipe here.
Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Cashew Yoghurt recipe here.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Ricotta’ 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.

[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] Best Ever Beef Stroganoff
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
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.
salad leaves / bay 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.
cauliflower – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
green herbs – 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
bacon – in the fridge in the packaging they were 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
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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.