COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Mushroom ‘Steaks‘ recipe here.
Mayonnaise recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Roast Potatoes recipe here
Zucchini Burgers 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.
Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Soup
SOUP (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the nuts separately. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer and finish with the nuts.
Gorgeous Greens Tart
TART (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, warm to room temp or warm in the oven.
Burgers with Kale Chips
KALE CHIPS (30 minutes)
Just cook as per the recipe. Will keep in an airtight container for a few days. Although best on the day they were made.
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.
kale – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
leek – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
lemons / 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.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
red chillies – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
berries – in the fridge in the packaging they were purchased in.
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.
trout – 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.
ground (minced) beef – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
DAIRY
blue cheese – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
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