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Menu for the Week |
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| Lightly Smoked Cod | Day 1 |
| Potato and Onion Packets with Gruyère | |
| Sesame Asparagus | |
| Grilled Lamb Chops Dijon | Day 2 |
| Quinoa with Fried Onions and Celery | |
| Italian Green Beans with Onion | |
| Barbecued Chicken | Day 3 |
| German Summer Salad | |
| Roasted Asparagus | |
| Tomato Garlic Salad | |
| Grilled Dijon Burgers with Onions | Day 4 |
| German Summer Salad | |
| Tomato Garlic Salad | |
| Grilled Chicken Aioli | Day 5 |
| Sesame Basmati Rice | |
| Spinach Salad | |
| Caprese Pasta Salad with Salami | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, for salads, 10 tbs | 3,5,6 |
| sugar, 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| garlic powder, 4 - 5 tsp | 2,3,4,5 |
| paprika, 1 tsp | 3 |
| dry mustard, 2 tsp | 3 |
| sesame seeds, 1 - 2 tbs | 1,5 |
| molasses, 2 tbs | 3 |
| dried dill weed, 2 tsp | 1 |
| dried oregano, 3 tsp | 3,5 |
| dried rosemary, 2 1/2 tsp | 1,2 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 8 - 9 tbs | not 1 |
| soy sauce, 4 - 5 tbs | 1,5 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbs | 3,4 |
| ketchup, 1/2 cup | 3 |
| mayonnaise, 3 tbs | 5 |
| chicken stock, 3 1/8 cups (25oz, 750ml) | 2,3,5 |
| garlic, 3 - 4 cloves | 3 |
| onion, 2 - 3 | 2,3 |
| butter, 1 tsp | 5 |
| lemon juice, 1 - 2 tbs | 3,5 |
| dried bread crumbs, 2 tbs | 4 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 5 |
| quinoa, 1/2 cup (3.5oz, 100gr) | 2 |
| pasta, bite-size, 1 1/4 cup (4.1oz, 125gr) | 6 |
| cider vinegar, 2 tbs | 3 |
| tarragon white wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 3 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 6 |
| sesame oil, 2 tsp | 1,5 |
Dairy |
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| Gruyère cheese, 4oz (120gr) | 1 |
| shredded cheese, 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) | 5 |
| mozzarella, fresh, di Bufala if possible, 1 ball | 6 |
| (4oz, 120gr) net weight | |
Produce |
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| potatoes, medium, 6 | 1,3,4 |
| asparagus, 24oz (720gr) | 1,3 |
| sweet onions, large, 2 | 1,4 |
| celery, 3 ribs | 2,6 |
| green beans, flat Italian or regular, 6oz (180gr) | 2 |
| cherry tomatoes, 9oz (270gr) any color | 3,4,6 |
| spinach, 4oz (120gr) | 5 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 4 tbs | 3,6 |
| chives, 2 tbs | 3 |
| marjoram, 1 tbs | 3 |
| substitute dried - not for basil if possible | |
Meat/Fish |
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| cod, filets, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 1 |
| lamb chops, 4 - 6, 14oz (420gr) total | 2 |
| chicken, whole, cut-up fryer, or favorite parts | 3 |
| ground beef, (mince) 12oz (360gr) | 4 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| salami, 4oz (120gr) | 6 |
Other |
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| tomato sauce, 3/4 - 1 cup (6 - 8 oz, 180 - 240ml) | 3 |
| almonds, 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) | 5 |
| wood chips, foil and/or aluminum pan | 1 |
| red wine, 3 tbs | 4 |
| sherry, 1 tbs | 5 |
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