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Menu for the Week |
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Sautéed Scallops with Pesto | 1 |
Brined, Grilled Pork Tenderloin | 2 |
Ham, Fennel and Radish Salad | 3 |
Chicken Breast with Lemon and Honey | 4 |
Spicy Barbecued Burgers | 5 |
Mediterranean Chicken Salad on Spinach | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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olive oil, for cooking, | most |
sea salt for finishing | often |
olive oil, good, for salads, 4 tbs | 3 |
cornstarch, maizena, corn flour, 2 tsp | 6 |
coarse, pickling or kosher salt - for brining 2 tbs | 2 |
brown sugar, 2 tbs | 2 |
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, 2 tsp | 3 |
Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbs | 5 |
soy sauce, 1 tbs | 4 |
honey, 2 tbs | 4 |
ketchup, 2 tbs | 5 |
pesto, 3 tbs | 1 |
chicken stock, 1 3/4 cups (14oz, 420ml) | 6 |
garlic, 2 - 3 cloves | 6 |
onions, 1 medium | 6 |
lemon juice, 4 - 5 tbs | 3,4 |
dry-cured Greek or Kalamata olives, 12 olives | 6 |
capers, 2 tbs | 6 |
orzo, 1/2 cup | 6 |
white Balsamic vinegar, 3 tbs | 3,6 |
Dairy |
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Cheddar or Colby, 2oz (60gr) | 3 |
Produce |
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radishes, 1 bunch | 3 |
lettuce, spring greens, 2 large salads | 3 |
cherry tomatoes, 3oz (90gr) | 3 |
fennel, small bulb | 3 |
carrots, medium, 1 | 3 |
spinach, 3oz (90gr) or more | 6 |
red or green bell pepper, 1 small | 6 |
Fresh Herbs |
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basil, 1 tbs | 3 |
chives, 1 tbs | 3 |
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 |
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