COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Amazing Avo Sauce recipe here.
Cashew Sauce recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto 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.
Okonomiyaki
OKONOMIYAKI (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the mayo separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm in the oven for 10 minutes or less and finish with the mayo.
Cheesy Chicken
CHICKEN (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per recipe but keep the herbs separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a week or can be frozen. To serve, warm in the oven or in a frying pan with a little oil – will look messy but still delicious!
10-Minute Massaman Curry
CURRY (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook curry as per the recipe but keep the cauliflower rice separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer and serve on cauli rice.
Beautiful Broccoli with Creamy Tuna Sauce
BROCCOLI WITH TUNA SAUCE (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the herbs separately (if using). Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, either cold from the fridge or warm in a pan with a little oil before sprinkling with the herbs.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
FUDGE (15 minutes prep plus 2 hours to set)
Essential. You need at least 2-3 hours to get the mixture to set in the fridge.
INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices
Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.
VEGGIES
cabbage – will keep wrapped in a plastic bag in the fridge for weeks if not months.
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.
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.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
PROTEIN
chicken thigh fillets – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
steaks – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
DAIRY
cream – 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.
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