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Menu for the Week |
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| Grilled Cod / Caper, Green Olive Tarter Sauce | 1 |
| Teriyaki Turkey Kebabs, Sesame Couscous | 2 |
| Courgette (Zucchini) Pastry | 3 |
| Mushroom Burgers | 4 |
| Marinated Chicken Breasts, Grilled | 5 |
| Zucchini Stuffed with Couscous and Sausage | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| brown sugar, 1 tsp | 2 |
| paprika, 1 tsp | 4 |
| garlic powder, 1 tsp | 4,5 |
| chili powder, 2 tsp | 2,6 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| sesame seeds, 2 tsp | 2 |
| dried dill weed (leaves), 4 tsp | 1 |
| dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp | 5,6 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 3 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 tbs | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 3 - 4 tbs | 4,5,6 |
| soy sauce, 2 tsp | 2 |
| Teriyaki sauce, 4 tbs | 2 |
| mayonnaise, 1 tbs (4 tbs if no yogurt) | 1 |
| peanut butter, 1/3 cup plus 2 tsp | 2 |
| chicken stock, 2 cups (16oz, 480ml) | 2,6 |
| garlic, 2 - 3 cloves | 6 |
| onions, 2 - 3 | 4,6 |
| lemon juice, 4 tsp | 1,2 |
| pimiento stuffed olives, 8 | 1 |
| capers, 1 tbs | 1 |
| couscous, 1 cup (6oz, 180gr) | 2,6 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 1 |
| red wine vinegar, 3 tbs | 5 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 1 tbs | 2 |
Dairy |
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| Parmesan, 2 tbs, (.5oz, 15gr) | 3 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 3 tbs substitute mayo | 1 |
| shredded cheese, 1 1/2 cups (6oz, 180gr) | 3,6 |
| puff pastry, 1 sheet | 3 |
Produce |
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| zucchini (courgette) medium - 2, large - 1 | 2,3,6 |
| or 4 medium | |
| tomatoes, fresh, ripe, 2 - 3 | 3 |
| cherry tomatoes, 8 medium - large | 2 |
| red or sweet onions, 2 | 2,3 |
| red or orange bell pepper, 1 | 2 |
| green bell pepper, 1/2 the rest next week | 6 |
| mushrooms, button or cremini, 8oz (240gr) | 2,4 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| chives, 2 tbs | 2 |
| parsley, 1 tbs | 2 |
Meat/Fish |
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| cod, or other fish for grilling, 12oz total (360gr) | 1 |
| turkey breast or tenderloin, boneless 10oz (300gr) | 2 |
| pieces for kebabs | |
| ham, 6oz (180gr) thinly-sliced | 3 |
| ground beef, (mince) 12oz (360gr mince) | 4 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| sausage, 6oz (180gr) | 6 |
Other |
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| tomato sauce, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 6 |
| skewers, 8 | 2 |