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Menu for the Week |
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Baked Salmon with Sesame-Soy Glaze | Day 1 |
Basmati Rice with Mushrooms | |
Mangetout (Snow Peas) with Sesame Seeds | |
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin /Caramelized Onions | Day 2 |
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes | |
Asparagus with Lemon Sauce | |
Asparagus Risotto | Day 3 |
Tuna Cakes | |
Chicken, Spinach and Feta Pasta | Day 4 |
Burgers Stuffed with Chevre | Day 5 |
Fried Sweet Potatoes | |
Sautéed Mangetout (Snow Peas) with Spring Onion | |
Pasta with Sausages and Mustard Sauce | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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olive oil | most |
sea salt for finishing | often |
olive oil, good, for salads, 1 tbs | 2 |
cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 1 - 2 tbs | 1,6 |
brown sugar, 2 tbs | 2 |
paprika, 1 - 2 tbs | 2,4 |
ground ginger, 1/2 tsp | 1 |
garlic powder, 3/4 tsp | 1,5 |
sesame seeds, toasted or to be toasted, 1 tbs | 1 |
dried basil, 1 - 2 tbs if not using fresh | 1,2,4,5 |
dried chives, 1 - 2 tbs if not using fresh | 2,3 |
dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp | 1,6 |
dried parsley, 2 tsp if not using fresh | 4 |
dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp | 5,6 |
Dijon-style mustard, 3 tbs | 2,3,5,6 |
coarse grain mustard, 1 1/2 tbs | 6 |
ketchup, 2 tbs | 5 |
Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp | 5 |
soy sauce, 4 - 5 tbs | 1,5 |
chicken stock, 3 3/4 cups (30oz, 900ml) | 1,3,6 |
garlic, 6 - 7 cloves | 1,2,4,6 |
onions, 5 - 6 | 1,2,3,4,6 |
butter, 5 tbs | 1,2,3,5 |
olives, black, dry-cured Greek, 1/2 cup | 4 |
dried bread crumbs, 5 tbs | 2,3,5 |
basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 1 |
Arborio rice, 2/3 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) | 3 |
pasta, bite-size, 2 1/2 cups (8.4oz, 250gr) | 4,6 |
red wine vinegar 4 tbs | 2 |
Balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp | 5 |
sesame oil, 1 tsp | 1 |
Dairy |
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eggs, 1 | 3 |
milk, 2 tbs | 2 |
Greek yogurt, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) | 6 |
cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) | 2 |
Parmesan cheese, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 3,4 |
feta cheese, 3oz (90gr) check fridge | 4 |
soft goat cheese, 2oz (60gr) | 5 |
Produce |
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mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 1,2,6 |
snow peas (mangetout) 8oz (240gr) | 1,5 |
asparagus, 16oz (480gr) | 2,3 |
potatoes, 2 medium | 2 |
lemon. for juice | 2 |
sweet potatoes, 2 small - medium | 5 |
green or red bell pepper, 1 large | 4,6 |
spinach, fresh, 6oz (180gr) or frozen | 4 |
spring onions, 2 or green onions, 4 | 5 |
fruit, for dessert, your choice | 6 |
Fresh Herbs |
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use any fresh instead of dried... |
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there's not a large quantity of any one | |
basil, 1 tbs | 4,5 |
chives, 2 tbs | 2,3,5 |
parsley, 1 tbs | 4 |
Meat/Fish |
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salmon, filets, 12oz total weight (350gr) | 1 |
pork tenderloin, 14oz (420gr) | 2 |
chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 4 |
ground beef (mince) 12oz (360gr) | 5 |
sausages, any flavor, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 6 |
Other |
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tuna, 6oz (180gr) | 3 |
15oz (450gr) chopped or whole tomatoes | 4 |
sherry, 1 tbs | 1 |
white wine, 1 1/2 cup (12oz, 360ml) | 3,4,6 |
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