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Menu for the Week |
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| Grilled Lemon Shrimp (Prawns) | 1 |
| Grilled Filet Mignon with Glazed Mushrooms | 2 |
| Barbecued Chicken with Lemon and Herbs | 3 |
| Cheeseburgers with Glazed Mushrooms | 4 |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 5 |
| Pork Chops with Peanut Marinade | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, good, for salads, 2 tbs | 5 |
| powdered ginger, 1/4 tsp | 6 |
| garlic powder, 3 tsp | 1,2,4,5,6 |
| paprika, 3 tsp | 1 |
| chili powder, 1 - 2 tbs | 2,5 |
| dried oregano, 1/2 tsp | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 4 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 tbs | 5 |
| ketchup, 2 tbs | 2,4 |
| soy sauce, 2 tbs | 4,6 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 6 - 7 tbs | 2,4,5 |
| peanut butter, 1 tbs creamy | 6 |
| garlic, 6 - 7 cloves | 1,3 |
| butter, 3 tbs | 1,2 |
| lemon juice, 6 - 7 tbs | 3,5 |
| dry bread crumbs, 1 tbs | 4 |
| red wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 6 |
| tarragon white wine wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 5 |
| walnut or sesame oil, 1 tbs | 6 |
Dairy |
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| Brie, 3oz (90gr) wedge | 4 |
| Greek or plain yogurt, 1/2 cup (4oz (120ml) | 5 |
| Parmesan, 5 tbs | 5 |
Produce |
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| lemon, for juice, 1 | 1 |
| mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 2,4 |
| avocado, 1 for Tuesday | 5 |
| lettuce, enough for 2 main meal salads | 5 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 2 tbs | 3 |
| chives, 5 tbs | 3,5 |
| oregano, 2 tbs | 3 |
| parsley, 4 tbs | 3 |
| tarragon, 2 tbs | 3 |
| thyme, 2 tbs | 3 |
| Use more of any one rather than sub. dried | |
Meat/Fish |
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| shrimp, 12oz (360gr) cleaned | 1 |
| tenderloin, filet mignon, 2, 6oz each (180gr each) | 2 |
| bacon, 2 - 4 strips, optional | 2 |
| chicken, whole cut-up or favorite pieces | 3 |
| ground beef, 12oz (360gr mince) | 4 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| pork chops, 2 - 4 (12oz, 360gr) if boneless | 6 |
Other |
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| anchovies or anchovy paste, 3 - 4 filets or 1 tsp | 5 |
| optional |