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Menu for the Week |
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| Grilled Scallops with Fresh Tomato Salsa | 1 |
| Grilled Chicken Satay, Warm Peanut Sauce | 2 |
| Cold Beef, Ham and Cheese Picnic Loaf | 3 |
| Salad with Turkey, Mushrooms and Potatoes | 4 |
| Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Seeds | 5 |
| Grilled, Marinated Chicken Breasts | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil, for cooking, | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, good, for salads, 1 tbs | 4 |
| brown sugar, 1 - 2 tbs | 2 |
| ground ginger, 1/2 tsp - if not using fresh | 2 |
| garlic powder, 1 1/2 tbs | 1,5,6 |
| paprika, 1 tbs | 5 |
| chili powder, 4 tsp | 1,2 |
| dried mustard, 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| mustard seeds, 1 tbs | 5 |
| dried oregano, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 4 tbs | 4,5 |
| ketchup, 1/2 cup (8 tbs) | 3,6 |
| soy sauce, 6 tbs | 1,2,4,6 |
| Teriyaki sauce or marinade, 3 tbs | 4 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbs | 3 |
| chicken stock, 1/3 cups (3oz, 90ml) | 2 |
| onions, 2 - 3 | 3,4 |
| garlic, 4 - 5 cloves | 2,3 |
| lemon juice, 2 tbs | 2 |
| dry bread crumbs, 1/3 cup | 3 |
| sherry vinegar, 1 tbs | 4 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp | 1 |
| red wine vinegar, 4 tbs | 5,6 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 1 tbs | 2,4 |
Dairy |
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| eggs, 2 | 3 |
| Cheddar cheese, 4oz (125gr) | 3 |
Produce |
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| red onion, 1 | 1 |
| lettuce, 2 large salads | 4 |
| lemon, 1 | 2 |
| tomatoes. 2 large | 1 |
| cherry tomatoes, 3oz (90gr) | 4 |
| bell peppers, 1 green or orange | 1,4 |
| ginger, 1 small piece | 2 |
| mushrooms, 4oz (120gr) | 4 |
| avocado, 1 ripe for Day 4 | 4 |
| potatoes, 2 medium | 4 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| chives, 2 tbs | 2 |
| oregano or marjoram, 1 tbs | 1 |
| parsley, 2 tbs | 1,2 |
| substitute 1 tsp dried for 1 tbs fresh (not basil) | |
Meat/Fish |
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| scallops, large or sea, 12oz (350gr) | 1 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 4 | 2,6 |
| ground beef, 16oz (500gr mince) | 3 |
| Prosciutto, or similar 3.5oz (100gr) - or close | 3 |
| turkey cutlets, 10oz (300gr) | 4 |
| pork tenderloin, 14oz (400gr) | 5 |
Other |
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| green chiles, 4oz (125gr) | 1 |
| peanut butter, 1/3 cup | 2 |
| skewers, 7 - 8 | 1,2 |
| red wine, 1/3 cup (3oz, 90ml) | 3 |