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Menu for the Week |
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Pasta with Shrimp (Prawn), Avocado Sauce | Day 1 |
Sautéed Chard with Red Pepper | |
Grilled Sirloin with Madeira Sauce | Day 2 |
Polenta with Fresh Herbs | |
Butter Braised Green Beans | |
Grilled Chicken Piccata | Day 3 |
Hot German Potato Salad | |
Creamy Coleslaw (Cabbage Salad) | |
Grilled, Marinated Pork Chops | Day 4 |
Hot German Potato Salad | |
Creamy Coleslaw (Cabbage Salad) | |
Cobb Pasta Salad | Day 5 |
Grilled Turkey Teriyaki | Day 6 |
Oriental Zucchini (Courgette) and Brown Rice Salad | |
Pantry Items to Check |
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olive oil | most |
sea salt for finishing | often |
olive oil, for salads, 6 tbs | 1,5 |
cornstarch, Maizena, 2 tbs | 2,3 |
brown sugar, 2 tbs | 6 |
white sugar, 1 tsp | 3 |
dry mustard, 3/4 tsp | 2,4 |
garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp | 1,2,4 |
chili powder, 1 tsp | 1 |
paprika, 1 tsp | 4 |
cumin, 1 tsp | 4 |
cloves, pinch optional | 2 |
powdered ginger, 1/4 tsp | 6 |
dried oregano, 1 tsp | 1,2 |
dried thyme, 1/2 tsp | 2 |
Dijon-style mustard, 2 tbs | 3,5 |
Teriyaki marinade or sauce, 3 tbs | 6 |
soy sauce, 2 - 3 tbs | 1,4,6 |
mayonnaise, 3 tbs | 3 |
ketchup, 1/4 cup | 2 |
Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbs | 4 |
chicken stock, 2 1/4 cups (18oz, 540ml) | 1,2,6 |
beef stock, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) | 2,3 |
garlic, 2 - 3 cloves | 6 |
onions, 2 - 3 | 1,3 |
butter, 2 tbs | 2 |
lemon juice, 1 tbs | 1 |
capers, 3 tbs | 3 |
dill pickles, 2 - 4 (2 large) | 3 |
pasta, fettuccini, spaghetti, 4oz (120gr) | 1 |
pasta, bite-size, penne, 1 1/4 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) | 5 |
polenta, 1/4 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) | 2 |
brown rice, quick cooking, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 6 |
white Balsamic vinegar, 4 tbs | 3,5 |
red wine vinegar, 2/3 cup | 2,4,6 |
Balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp | 1 |
cider vinegar, 1/4 cup | 3 |
tarragon white wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 1 |
walnut or sesame oil, 3 tsp | 6 |
Dairy |
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milk, 1/2 cup (4oz,120ml) or cream |
1,3 |
cheese, Cheddar, Colby, 2oz (60gr) | 5 |
eggs, 2 | 5 |
Greek yogurt, 4 tbs substitute milk or cream | 3 |
Produce |
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cherry tomatoes, 3oz (90gr) or more regular | 5 |
red bell pepper, 1/2 left from last week | 1 |
orange bell pepper, 1 or any color | 3,5 |
chard, 6oz (180gr) | 1 |
avocado, 1 for Day 1, 1 for Day 5 | 1,5 |
potatoes, 4 medium | 3 |
green beans, 12oz (360gr) | 2,5 |
lemon, 1 | 3 |
celery, 3 ribs | 3 |
cabbage, 1 small head | 3 |
zucchini, 1 small - medium | 6 |
Fresh Herbs |
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basil, 4 - 5 tbs | 2,5 |
chives, 5 - 6 tbs | 1,2,3 |
oregano, 1 tbs | 2 |
parsley, 1 tbs | 6 |
tarragon, 1 tbs | 3 |
substitute dry... - not for basil | |
Meat/Fish |
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shrimp, 12oz (360gr) | 1 |
steak, sirloin or similar, 16oz (480gr) 1 piece | 2 |
chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 3 |
bacon, 3 strips, streaky (2 - 3oz, 75gr) | 3 |
pork chops, boneless, 12oz total, (360gr) | 4 |
ham or smoked turkey, 8oz piece (240gr) | 5 |
turkey cutlets, 12oz total (360gr) | 6 |
Other |
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pine nuts, 1 tbs | 6 |
Madeira, 1/3 cup (3oz, 90ml) | 2 |
substitute sweet sherry, port | |
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