Thyme for Cooking
Seasonal Weekly Menus & Shopping Lists
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Menu for the Week |
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| Pasta with Shrimp and Avocado Sauce | 1 |
| Grilled Sirloin with Madeira Sauce | 2 |
| Grilled Chicken Piccata | 3 |
| Grilled, Marinated Pork Chops | 4 |
| Cobb Pasta Salad | 5 |
| Grilled Turkey Teriyaki | 6 |
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, 1 tbs | 2 |
| 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 |
| dried oregano, 1/2 tsp | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1/2 tsp | 2 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 tbs | 5 |
| Teriyaki marinade or sauce, 3 tbs | 6 |
| soy sauce, 1 tbs | 4 |
| ketchup, 1/4 cup | 2 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbs | 4 |
| chicken stock, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 1 |
| beef stock, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 2 |
| lemon juice, 1 tbs | 1 |
| capers, 3 tbs | 3 |
| pasta, fettuccini, spaghetti, 4oz (120gr) | 1 |
| pasta, bite-size, penne, 1 1/4 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) | 5 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 2 tbs | 5 |
| red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup | 2,4 |
| tarragon white wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 1 |
Dairy |
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milk, 1/4 cup (2oz, 6ml) or cream |
1 |
| cheese, Cheddar, Colby, 2oz (60gr) | 5 |
| eggs, 2 | 5 |
Produce |
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| cherry tomatoes, 3oz (90gr) or more regular | 5 |
| orange bell pepper, 1/2 or any color | 5 |
| avocado, 1 for Day 1, 1 for Day 5 | 1,5 |
green beans, 6oz (180gr) |
5 |
| lemon, 1 | 3 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 3 tbs | 5 |
| chives, 2 tbs | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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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| Madeira, 1/3 cup (3oz, 90ml) | 2 |
| substitute sweet sherry, port | |