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Menu for the Week |
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| Barbecued Shrimp | Day 1 |
| Spanish Couscous | |
| Green Beans with Prosciutto and Garlic Chips | |
| Grilled Lamb Chops, Sweet/Sour Marinade | Day 2 |
| Grilled Potatoes and Carrots Dijon | |
| Turkey and Green Bean Pasta Salad | Day 3 |
| Fresh Peach and Berry Salad | |
| Grilled Pork Chops Diablo | Day 4 |
| Grilled Parmesan Potatoes | |
| Zucchini (Courgette) with Balsamic Vinegar | |
| Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Herbs | Day 5 |
| Summer Basmati Rice Pilaf | |
| Sautéed Chard with Tomatoes | |
| Stuffed Zucchini (Courgette) | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, good, for salads, 4 tbs | 1,3 |
| sugar, 1 tbs | 3 |
| vanilla, 1/2 tsp | 3 |
| paprika, 1 tsp | 4 |
| dry mustard, 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| garlic powder, 2 tsp | 2,4 |
| ginger, powdered, 1 tsp | 2 |
| chili powder, 1 1/4 tsp | 4,6 |
| dried basil, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| dried oregano, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| dried rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 2 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 4 - 5 tbs | 2,3,4 |
| molasses, 1 tbs | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbs | 4 |
| soy sauce, 3 tbs | 1,2 |
| ketchup, 4 tbs | 1 |
| orange marmalade, 2 tbs substitute juice | 2 |
| chicken stock, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 5 |
| beef stock, 1/4 cup (2oz, 30ml) | 6 |
| garlic, 15 - 16 cloves | 1,4,5,6 |
| onions, 1 | 5 |
| Greek or green olives, 6 olives (1/4 cup) | 1 |
| lemon juice, 4 tbs if not using fresh | 5 |
| couscous, 1/2 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 1 |
| pasta, bite-size, 1 1/4 cups (4.2oz, 125gr) | 3 |
| vermicelli, or other small pasta 1/3 cup | 6 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 5 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 2 tbs | 1,4 |
| red wine vinegar, 2 tbs | 4 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 tbs | 3 |
| sherry vinegar, 2 tbs | 2 |
Dairy |
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| shredded cheese, any flavor, 2oz (60gr) | 6 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 3 |
| Parmesan, 2 tbs | 4 |
Produce |
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| zucchini, 7" (17cm) 3, green or yellow | 4,6 |
| green bell pepper, 1 medium - large | 1,5,6 |
| green beans, 12oz (360gr) | 1,3 |
| potatoes, 4 medium | 2,4 |
| carrots, 3 medium | 2 |
| tomatoes, any color or mix, 5 | 3,5,6 |
| berries, whatever is in season, 1 cup | 3 |
| peaches or nectarines, white or yellow, 2 | 3 |
| red onion, 1 medium - large | 3,6 |
| chard, 8oz (240gr) | 5 |
| lemon, for juice, 1 | 5 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 1 handful, 4 - 5 tbs | 3,4,5 |
| chives, 2 tbs | 1,5 |
| parsley, 2 tbs | 4,5 |
| oregano, 1 tbs or 1 tsp dried | 1 |
| tarragon, 1 tbs or 1 tsp dried | 5 |
| sage, 10 - 12 leaves or 2 tsp dried | 1 |
Meat/Fish |
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| shrimp, cleaned, 12oz (360gr) | 1 |
| Prosciutto, thinly sliced, 2 slices optional | 1 |
| lamb chops, 4 - 6 | 2 |
| turkey, cutlets or tenderloin, 10oz (300gr) | 3 |
| pork chops, 12oz (360gr) if boneless | 4 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| ground beef, (mince) 5oz (150gr) | 6 |
Other |
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| tomato juice, 6oz (180ml) | 1 |
| red wine, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 6 |
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