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Menu for the Week |
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| Marinated Salmon/Brown Sugar Yogurt Sauce | Day 1 |
| Couscous Pilaf | |
| Green Beans with Sautéed Celery | |
| Filet Mignon with Caramelized Onions | Day 2 |
| Grilled Spicy Parmesan Potatoes | |
| White Balsamic Glazed Carrots | |
| Ham, Green Bean, Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad | Day 3 |
| Fresh Strawberries with Yogurt and Mint | |
| Salad with Turkey, Beans and Feta | Day 4 |
| Pork Chops Diablo, Grilled | Day 5 |
| Grilled Pepper Pasta Salad | |
| Spicy Barbecued Burgers | Day 6 |
| Barley with Feta, Greek Olives and Browned Shallots | |
| Sweet Sour Carrot Coins | |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, for salads, 9 tbs (5oz, 150ml) | 1,3,4,5 |
| brown sugar, 2 - 3 tbs | 1,2,6 |
| sugar, 2 tbs | 2,3 |
| garlic powder, 1 3/4 tsp | 2,5,6 |
| dry mustard, 3/4 tsp | 1,2 |
| chili powder, 3 tsp | 2,5,6 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp | 2 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 7 tbs | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| ketchup, 3 tbs | 4,6 |
| soy sauce, 1 tsp | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 5 - 6 tbs | 2,4,5,6 |
| mayonnaise, 1/4 cup | 3 |
| chicken stock, 2 1/4 cups (18oz, 540ml) | 1,2,6 |
| garlic, 3 - 4 clove | 1,4 |
| onion, 2 - 3 | 5,6 |
| butter, 2 tbs | 2,6 |
| lemon juice, 2 tbs | 1,3 |
| dry-cured, Greek olives, 1 1/4 cup | 4,5,6 |
| couscous, 1/2 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 1 |
| barley, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup (2.8oz. 80gr) | 6 |
| bite-size pasta, penne, 2 1/4 cup (7.4oz, 215gr) | 3,5 |
| red wine vinegar, 3 tbs | 4,5 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 2 - 3 tbs | 5,6 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 3 - 4 tbs | 1,2,4 |
Dairy |
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| feta cheese, 6oz (180gr) | 4,5,6 |
| Greek yogurt, 8oz (240gr) | 1,3 |
| Parmesan cheese, 2 tbs | 2 |
Produce |
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| lettuce, 2 main course salads | 4 |
| cherry tomatoes, 8oz (240gr) any color or mix | 1,3,4 |
| red bell pepper, 1 small | 4 |
| green bell pepper, 1 or any color | 5 |
| carrots, 5 - 6 | 1,2,6 |
| red or sweet onion, 2 medium - large | 1,2 |
| celery, 4 - 5 ribs | 1,5 |
| green beans, 12oz (360gr) | 1,3 |
| potatoes, 2 medium | 2 |
| strawberries, 8oz (240gr) | 3 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 4 tbs | 3,5 |
| chives, 4 - 5 tbs | 1,3 |
| mint, 1 tbs optional | 3 |
| oregano, 2 tbs | 4 |
| parsley, 1 tbs | 1 |
| tarragon, 2 tsp | 1 |
| substitute dried - not for basil if possible | |
Meat/Fish |
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| ham, baked or deli, 10oz (300gr) thick slice | 1,3 |
| salmon, filets, 12oz total (360gr) | 1 |
| filet mignon, (or other steak) 12oz total (360gr) | 2 |
| turkey cutlets, 10oz (300gr) | 4 |
| or turkey tenderloin, sliced thinly | |
| pork chops, 2 - 4 12oz total (360gr) | 5 |
| ground beef, 12oz (360gr mince) | 6 |
Other |
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| red kidney beans, 8oz (240gr) | 4 |
| white beans, 8oz (240gr) or all of one color | 4 |
| green chilies, 4oz (120gr) | 6 |
| white wine, 2/3 cup (5oz, 150ml) | 1 |