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Seasonal Weekly Menus & Shopping Lists
Healthy Food Fresh Ingredients Simple Recipes
Menu for the Week |
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| Grilled Salmon with Tarragon Mayonnaise | Day 1 |
| Couscous Salad | |
| Roasted Asparagus | |
| Glazed Lamb Chops | Day 2 |
| Braised New Potato with Rosemary and Olives | |
| Simple Fresh Spinach Gratin | |
| Spring Greens Salad with Ham & Asparagus | Day 3 |
| Fresh Strawberries with Yogurt and Mint | |
| Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Breasts | Day 4 |
| Baked Teriyaki Potato Chips | |
| Sautéed Cabbage | |
| Stir-Fried Pork and Snow Peas (Mangetout) | Day 5 |
| Basmati Rice | |
| Asian Chicken and Cabbage Salad | 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 | 1,3,6 |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 1 tbs | 5 |
| sugar, 1 tbs optional | 3 |
| brown sugar, 2 tbs | 4,6 |
| chili powder, 1 tsp | 4,6 |
| powdered ginger, 1/2 tsp | 4,6 |
| garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp | 2,4,6 |
| sesame seeds, 1 tbs | 6 |
| dried dill weed, 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| dried parsley, 1 tbs if not using fresh | 6 |
| dried rosemary, 4 tsp or use fresh | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 2 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 2 - 3 tbs | 1,3,4 |
| soy sauce, 2 tbs | 6 |
| mayonnaise, 1/2 cup | 1 |
| honey, 1 tbs | 2 |
| Teriyaki sauce or marinade, 5 - 6 tbs | 4 |
| chicken stock, 3 1/3 cups (27oz, 810ml) | 1,2,5,6 |
| garlic, 3 - 4 cloves | 1,5 |
| onions, 1 - 2 | 5 |
| butter, 1 tsp | 5 |
| olives, black, green or mixed, 1/4 cup | 2 |
| lemon juice, 2 tbs | 1,3 |
| dried bread crumbs, 1/4 cup | 2 |
| couscous, 1/2 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 1 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 5 |
| quinoa, red or tan, 1/3 cup (2.4oz, 65gr) | 6 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 2 tbs | 1 |
| sherry vinegar, 7 tbs | 2,4,6 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 3 tbs | 5,6 |
Dairy |
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| chevre, 3oz, 90gr aged, log, | 3 |
| eggs, 2 | 3 |
| shredded cheese, 1/3 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) | 2 |
| Greek or plain yogurt, 1 cup, (8oz, 240gr) | 3 |
Produce |
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| cherry tomatoes, 2oz (60gr) | 1 |
| spinach, for gratin, 8oz (240gr) | 2 |
| spring greens for 2 large salads | 3 |
| celery, 1 rib optional | 1 |
| asparagus, 20oz (600gr) | 1,3 |
| radish, 1 bunch | 3 |
| new potatoes, 10 - 15, or 2 medium potatoes | 2 |
| potatoes, 2 medium | 4 |
| strawberries, 1 1/2 - 2 cups | 3 |
| cabbage, 1 small - medium head | 4,6 |
| carrots, 2 | 5,6 |
| red or green bell pepper, 1 | 5,6 |
| mangetout, snow peas, 8oz (240gr) | 5,6 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| chives, 6 tbs | 1,3,6 |
| marjoram or oregano, 1 tbs | 1 |
| mint, 1 tbs optional | 3 |
| parsley, 1 tbs substitute dried | 6 |
| tarragon, 2 tbs | 1,3 |
Meat/Fish |
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| salmon, filets or steaks, 12oz (360gr) total | 1 |
| lamb chops, 4 - 6, 16oz (480gr) total or pork | 2 |
| ham or smoked turkey, 8oz (240gr) | 3 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 4 | 4,6 |
| pork, for stir-fry, 10oz (300gr) chops, tenderloin | 5 |
Other |
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| peanut butter, 3 tbs | 6 |
| almonds, 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) sliced or slivered | 6 |
| sherry, 4tbs | 2,5 |
| white wine, 1/3 cup (3oz, 90ml) | 2 |