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Menu for the Week |
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| Grilled Tuna with Mustard Sauce | Day 1 |
| Grilled Dijon Potatoes | |
| Simple Fresh Spinach Gratin | |
| Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ginger BBQ Sauce | Day 2 |
| Quinoa Pilaf | |
| Sautéed Courgette (Zucchini) / Lemon Thyme | |
| Grilled Chicken Thighs | Day 3 |
| Warm Potato Salad with Green Beans | |
| Giant Stuffed Burger | Day 4 |
| Quinoa and Lentil Salad | |
| Chicken Breasts with Ginger Barbecue Sauce | Day 5 |
| Warm Potato Salad with Green Beans | |
| Pasta Salad with Ham, Peas and Celery | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, for salads, 4 tbs | 4,6 |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 1 tbs | 3 |
| mustard seeds, 1 tsp | 1 |
| dry mustard, 2 tsp | 2 |
| garlic powder 2 1/4 tsp | 1,2,3,4 |
| paprika, 1 - 2 tbs | 2,3 |
| dried, ground ginger, 2 1/4 tsp | 2,3 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp | 3 |
| dried rosemary, 1 tsp | 1 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 1 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 2 - 3 tbs | 1,4 |
| yellow mustard - or more Dijon, 2 tbs | 6 |
| soy sauce, 3 tbs | 2,3,4 |
| ketchup, 3 tbs | 3,4 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbs | 5 |
| mayonnaise, 2 tbs | 6 |
| chicken stock, 2 cups (16oz, 480gr) | 1,2 |
| beef stock, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 3,4 |
| onion, 3 - 4 medium | 2,3,4 |
| butter, 1 tbs | 2 |
| olives, dry-cured Greek, 10 or any color | 6 |
| molasses, 2 tbs | 2 |
| dry bread crumbs, 7 tbs | 1,4 |
| lentils, small green or brown, 1/4 cup | 4 |
| quinoa, 3/4 cup (5.2oz, 155gr) | 2,4 |
| bite-size pasta, penne, 1 1/4 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) | 6 |
| cider vinegar, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) | 2,3 |
| tarragon white wine vinegar, 1 tsp | 1 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 4 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 3 |
| sherry vinegar, 1 tbs | 5 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 2 tsp | 4 |
Dairy |
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| yogurt, Greek or plain 6 tbs | 1,6 |
| shredded cheese, 3.5oz (100gr) Colby or Cheddar | 1,4 |
Produce |
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| cherry tomatoes, 2oz (60gr) | 2 |
| potatoes, 6 - 7 medium | 1,3,5 |
| spinach, for gratin, 8oz (240gr) | 1 |
| celery, 5 - 6 ribs | 2,3,6 |
| carrot, 3 | 2,6 |
| zucchini (courgette) green or yellow, 8" (20cm) | 2 |
| lemon or lime, for juice | 3,5 |
| green beans, 10oz (300gr) | 3,5 |
| bell pepper, red or orange, 1 small | 6 |
| frozen peas, 3oz (90gr) | 6 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 1 tbs | 2 |
| chives, 1 tbs | 4 |
| tarragon, 3 tsp | 1 |
| lemon thyme or thyme, 1 tbs or 2 sprigs | 2 |
| substitute dried - not for basil if possible | |
Meat/Fish |
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| tuna, steaks, 12oz (360gr) total | 1 |
| pork tenderloin, 14oz (420gr) | 2 |
| chicken thighs, 4 | 3 |
| bacon, streaky, 4 strips | 3 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| ground beef, 12oz (360gr mince) | 4 |
| ham, pink, deli-style, 8oz (240gr) total | 6 |
Other |
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| walnut halves, 1oz (30gr) | 2 |
| tomato sauce, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 2 |
| white wine, 3 tbs | 1 |