Weekly Menu Planner for August 31, Healthy Gourmet Cooking for Two, from Thyme for Cooking.

Lots of herbs this last week of summer, along with tomatoes, beans and zucchini (courgette). The Brined Pork Loin has to be started early in the day but only takes a minute then, and the tender, moist result is well worth it.
If you are having a celebration on Labor Day do the Brined Pork then. A slightly larger roast, a few more potatoes, an increase in the beans and, maybe a salad and dessert from the local shops, it can easily stretch to feed 6 or 8...or even 10.
I use a homemade crust for the pizza, but if you want to buy one this comes together quickly. And, as usual, we make good use of our time by making larger quantities of some things and using the leftovers.

Friday:         Courgette (Zucchini) Timbales with Pimiento Sauce
Pasta with Shrimp and Avocado Sauce
Glazed Carrots and Onions

We're having a white Bordeaux with the starters this week, from Pessac Leognan, Château Carbonnieux. With the Shrimp and Avocado Pasta were having we're having a St. Emilion, Château Gaffeliere.

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Saturday:    Summer Herb and Tomato Soup
Brined and Grilled Pork Loin
Potatoes a la Two Fat Ladies
White and Green Beans with Tomatoes, Shallots and Sage

We'll finish the Château Carbonnieux with the soup, and have a Margaux Haut-Medoc, Château Belle-Vue with the Pork.

Sunday:     Pizza with Prosciutto, Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Monday:     Barbecued Flank Steak
Potatoes a la Two Fat Ladies, leftover
White and Green Beans with Tomatoes and Sage, leftover

Tuesday:   Pasta with Brined Pork and Pimiento Sauce
Sautéed Courgette with Balsamic and Garlic

Wednesday: Chicken Satay with Warm Peanut Sauce
Sesame Brown Rice
Crisp Green Beans and Soy Sauce

Thursday:   Grilled Italian Sausages
Roasted Late Summer Vegetables

Shopping list for this week

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