#623 Northern 20Dec2021

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Cashew Sour Cream recipe here.
Dairy-Free Pesto recipe here.
Macadamia ‘Ricotta’ 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.

Flexitarian Fajitas
FAJITAS (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the goats cheese separately. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer and top with cheese.
Broccoli & Goats Cheese Soup
SOUP (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the hot sauce and lettuce separately. To serve, reheat the vegetables / meat / beans and pour over the lime juice at the last minute as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks or can be frozen (except for the lettuce – don’t freeze the lettuce!).
Chilli Con ‘Tuna’
CHILLI (15 minutes)
Yes! Just cook chilli as per the recipe but keep the sour cream and herbs separately. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer and top with sour cream and herbs.

INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices

Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.

VEGGIES
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.
bok choy – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
broccoli – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cos lettuce – 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.
onions – in a dark pantry.
red capsicum (bell pepper) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
red chillies – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.

PROTEIN
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
ground (minced) beef or pork – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
steaks – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.

DAIRY
goats cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
sour cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.