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Menu for the Week |
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| Sautéed Scallops with Pesto | Day 1 |
| Couscous Salad | |
| Sautéed Asparagus with Chives | |
| Brined, Grilled Pork Tenderloin | Day 2 |
| Barbecued Gratin Potatoes | |
| Grilled Asparagus | |
| Ham, Fennel and Radish Salad | Day 3 |
| Fresh Fruit | |
| Chicken Breast with Lemon and Honey | Day 4 |
| Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs | |
| Glazed Carrots and Onions | |
| Spicy Barbecued Burgers | Day 5 |
| Warm Brown Rice and Spinach Salad | |
| Mediterranean Chicken Salad on Spinach | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, good, for salads, 6 tbs | 1,3,5 |
| cornstarch, maizena, corn flour, 2 tsp | 6 |
| coarse, pickling or kosher salt - for brining 2 tbs | 2 |
| brown sugar, 2 tbs | 2 |
| sugar, 1 tbs | 4 |
| molasses, 2 tbs | 2 |
| garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp | 2,4,5 |
| paprika, 1 tsp | 2 |
| chili powder, 1 tsp | 5 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| dry mustard, 1/4 tsp | 2 |
| dried marjoram, 1 tsp | 2 |
| dried oregano, 1 tsp | 6 |
| dried rosemary, 1 tsp | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 6 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 - 2 tbs | 1,3 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 1 - 2 tbs | 2,5 |
| soy sauce, 1 tbs | 4 |
| honey, 2 tbs | 4 |
| ketchup, 2 tbs | 5 |
| pesto, 3 tbs | 1 |
| chicken stock, 4 cups (32oz, 1000ml) | 1,2,4,5,6 |
| butter, 2 tbs | 2,4 |
| garlic, 2 - 3 cloves | 6 |
| onions, 4 - 5 medium | 2,4,5,6 |
| lemon juice, 4 - 5 tbs | 3,4 |
| dry-cured Greek or Kalamata olives, 12 olives | 6 |
| capers, 2 tbs | 6 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup | 5 |
| couscous, 1/2 cup | 1 |
| orzo, 1/2 cup | 6 |
| pasta, bite-size, 1 cup | 4 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 5 tbs | 1,3,6 |
| sherry vinegar, 2 tbs | 5 |
Dairy |
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| shredded cheese, any flavor, 1/3 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) | 4 |
| Cheddar or Colby, 4oz (125gr) | 2,3 |
Produce |
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| radishes, 1 bunch | 3 |
| lettuce, spring greens, 2 large salads | 3 |
| cherry tomatoes, 12oz (350gr) | 1,3,4,5 |
| fennel, small - medium bulb | 1,3 |
| asparagus, green or white, 16oz (500gr) | 1,2 |
| potatoes, medium 2 | 2 |
| carrots, medium, 3 - 4 | 3,4 |
| spinach, 6oz (180gr) or more | 5,6 |
| red or green bell pepper, 1 | 5,6 |
| fruit, something seasonal for dessert 2 | 3 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 3 - 4 tbs | 3,4 |
| chives, 6 - 7 tbs | 1,3,4 |
| parsley, 2 tbs | 4 |
| substitute 1 tsp dried for 1 tbs fresh | |
Meat/Fish |
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| scallops, large, 12oz (350gr) | 1 |
| bacon, 2 - 3 strips if you have it or use 2oz ham | 1 |
| ham, baked, deli, 8 - 10oz (250 - 300gr) | 3 |
| get a thick slice | |
| pork tenderloin, 14oz (400gr) | 2 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 4 | 4,6 |
| ground beef, 12oz (350gr mince) | 5 |
Other |
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| green chiles, 4oz (125gr) or something hotter | 5 |
| sherry, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 1,6 |
| Bread, optional, to have with salad | 3 |
| metal or foil grill pans | often |
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