{"id":5830,"date":"2010-06-21T07:59:46","date_gmt":"2010-06-21T12:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crankymouse.com\/?p=5830"},"modified":"2010-06-21T09:43:58","modified_gmt":"2010-06-21T14:43:58","slug":"weekly-dinner-menu-62110","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankymouse.com\/index.php\/2010\/06\/21\/weekly-dinner-menu-62110\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Dinner Menu: 6\/21\/10"},"content":{"rendered":"


One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry<\/a>.<\/em>
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\nAs we move into summer, I’m so excited to finally start benefiting from our garden. I love having food available in the backyard, and knowing exactly how it has been grown is comforting. If you’re looking to add more real food to your diet, check out my giveaway. I’m giving away a copy of Real Food on a Real Budget<\/a> this week, and it’s definitely a good book if you’re trying to be more deliberate about how and what you eat.<\/p>\n


Monday \u2013 <\/strong>Chilled White Bean Soup with Pesto<\/a>
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Tuesday \u2013 <\/strong>Grilled Beer Brats<\/a>
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Wednesday \u2013 <\/strong>Sauteed Shrimp with Arugula and Tomatoes<\/a>
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Thursday \u2013 <\/strong>White Bean and Tuna Salad<\/a>
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Friday \u2013 <\/strong>Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, Tomatoes and Eggs<\/a>
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The Preparation Shortcuts:<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong> Soak extra beans for Thursday when you are soaking the beans for Monday’s soup.
\n2.<\/strong> Make extra pesto on Monday and freeze it or store in the refrigerator for Friday.
\n3.<\/strong>Add any extra leftover vegetables to Friday’s meal and roast right alongside the asparagus and tomatoes.
\n4.<\/strong> Using the same produce in several meals helps eliminate waste, and it also saves you money at the grocery store. Notice the beans, pesto, arugula and tomatoes are all used multiple times.
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The Shopping List:<\/h3>\n

6-8 brats
\n2 5-6-ounce cans tuna
\n1 pound large shrimp
\n1 pound white beans, navy or canniloni
\n1 leek
\n1 pound asparagus
\n2 shallots
\n2 lemons
\nsmall block Parmesan<\/p>\n


Pantry<\/a> Items:<\/strong>
\neggs
\nonions
\ngarlic
\nbeer
\ncanola oil
\nextra virgin olive oil
\nvegetable broth
\nsoy sauce
\ntabasco
\nred chile flakes
\nblack pepper<\/p>\n


Garden<\/a> Items:<\/strong>
\nbasil
\nthyme
\narugula
\ncherry or grape tomatoes<\/p>\n

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Last week from Food for My Family<\/a>:<\/h3>\n

Real Food on a Real Budget: A Giveaway<\/a>
\nGinger-Soy Beef Tenderloin Kebabs<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more menu plans:<\/center>\"orgjunkiempm1\"<\/a> <\/p>\n
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