Menus Online and Shopping Lists for Hot Summer Days
This week has been so hot that I decided to do menus online that don’t use the oven at all. Things can be prepared ahead of time when it’s cool and stored in the fridge. No sweating and wasting energy using the oven and the air conditioner at the same time. Keep the heat outside on the grill. Check out this cool grill brush I found. It cleans the grill with steam and these cool brushes. That’s the worst part of barbecuing for me.
To grill pineapple, remove skins, stand pineapple on its end and slice downward to separate the fruit from the core. These long slices can then be grilled until heated through. Or, you could use one of those really nifty pineapple slicers. They don’t work on the really big pineapple because the handle isn’t long enough to go all the way down, but for the medium pineapples, they’re kind of fun. If you haven’t seen them, check one out here. Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer
By the way, I’m swamped with business and need help. If you know anyone who needs work, part time, full time or whatever, send them my way. They can make a bunch of people happy, including me. Have anyone who’s interested call 208-366-7126 and ask for Amy.
Menus Online
Day 1: Fresh Tomato and Arugula Pasta with Chicken p. 425 , Three Bean Salad p. 505, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Strawberry Pie p. 439 (you can use a graham cracker crust or cookie crust to avoid turning on the oven)
Day 2: Chicken and Roasted Pepper Sandwiches p. 342, Sunny Broccoli Salad p. 499, Fresh Strawberry Pie
Day 3: Steak and Potato Kabobs p. 325, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Classic Potato Salad, Three Bean Salad p. 505, Apple Slices
Day 4: Glazed Country Ribs p. 328, Classic Potato Salad p. 504, Spinach, Avocado, and Orange Salad p. 498, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Grilled Fresh Pineapple
Day 5: Sesame Chicken and Noodle Slaw p. 501, Sunny Broccoli Salad, Whole Wheat Crackers, Five Cup Fruit Salad p. 508
Day 6: Cilantro-Lime Trout p. 339, Sunny Broccoli Salad, Whole Wheat Bread, Five Cup Fruit Salad
Day 7: Maple Smoked Salmon Fillet p. 346, Italian Basil, Tomato and Pasta Salad p. 506, Whole Wheat Crackers, Fruited Jello
Shopping List
Produce
- 4 Onions
- 4 Red Onions
- Green Onions
- 9 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Pounds Potatoes
- 12 Medium Tomatoes
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
- 7 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
- Celery
- 6 Yellow and or Green Sweet Peppers
- Leaf Lettuce
- 1/2 Head Cabbage (6 cups shredded)
- 6 oz. Fresh Baby Spinach
- 5 Cups Arugula and/or Spinach
- 2 Oranges or 3 Tangerines
- 6 Limes
- 3 Apples
- Bananas (or other fruit for Jello)
- 1 Cup Fresh Raspberries
- 8 Cups Fresh Strawberries
- 2 Avocados
- Fresh Pineapple
- Fresh Thyme
- 1-1/4 Cup Fresh Basil
- Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
- 8 oz. Fresh Green Beans or 9 oz. Frozen Package
Dry
- 16 oz. Dried Ziti or Mostaccioli Pasta
- 4 oz. Dried Gnocci, Rotini, Bow Ties, or Penne Pasta
- 1 Cup Slivered Almonds
- Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust or Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Raisins
- Shelled Sunflower Seeds
- Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodles
- Whole Wheat Crackers
- Coconut
- Tiny Marshmallows
- Chopped Pecans
- Coarsely Cracked Mixed Peppercorns
- Parmesan Cheese
- Instant Jello Mix (any flavor)
Canned
- Sweet or Dill Pickles or Relish
- Raspberry Vinegar
- Bottled Red Wine Vinegar and Oil Salad Dressing
- 2 (16 oz.) Cans Wax Beans, Black Beans or Garbanzo Beans
- 2 (8 oz.) Cans Cut Green Beans or Lima Beans
- 2 (8 oz.) Cans Red Kidney Beans
- 2 (7 oz.) Jars Roasted Red Sweet Peppers
- Mayonnaise
- 2 (8 oz.) Can Pineapple Chunks
- 2 (11 oz.) Cans Mandarin Orange Sections
- Pure Maple Syrup
Cold
- 20 oz. Package Potato Wedges
- 6 Eggs
- Whipped Cream
- 16 oz. Sour Cream
- Semisoft Cheese with Herbs or Semisoft Goat Cheese (Chevre)
- Gargonzola Cheese or Parmesan Cheese
- Salami (cubed)
- Deli Roasted Chicken
- Bacon
- 2 Boneless Beef Sirloin Steaks (cut 1 inch thick)
- 3-1/2 to 4 pounds Pork Country-style Ribs
- 8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
Frozen
- 6 (8 to 10 oz. Fresh or Frozen Dressed Trout)
- 3 pound Fresh or Frozen Salmon Fillet with Skin (about 1 inch thick)
Bakery
- Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
- Italian Bread
Miscellaneous
- Alder or Apple Wood Chunks
Make Sure You Have: ketchup, red wine vinegar, mild flavored molasses, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, black pepper, paprika, olive oil, dijon-style mustard, sugar, honey, garlic powder, salad oil, celery seeds, dry mustard, crushed red pepper, cornstarch, red food coloring, sesame seeds, reduced sodium soy sauce
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I'm providing these menus and shopping lists for people for free. I started posting my shopping lists and menus a while back because I figured I could save people time. It started a trend and I have really enjoyed doing it. This is what it has grown into.
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Happy Cooking! 
We did some grilling on Saturday and what a pleasure it was to have a cool house when we sat down for our family dinner and less dishes too. Thanks for all you do and the inspiration of wonderful meals.
I know. The best part is my husband likes to do the grilling, so I’m off the hook for dinner when we grill, usually.
Olive oil is very tasty and has some nutty taste too.;“
Olive oil is very tasty and it has very low saturated fats.;~.