OKeeffe - The Quick Six Fix: 100 No-Fuss, Full-Flavor Recipes - Six Ingredients, Six Minutes Prep, Six Minutes Cleanup

(Note that pantry items are not included.

Check that you have ample pantry items for the week.)

16 asparagus spears 3 ripe avocados 1 medium orange 1 medium tomato 34 cups cherry tomatoes (about 3035) 7 cups spinach leaves (a little over a pound) pound baby spinach 1 head romaine lettuce 1 cup arugula 1 pound kale greens 1 large head white cabbage 1 cucumber 4 green onions 2 red onions 3 large shallots 4 medium carrots 1 4-inch piece of ginger 1 jalapeno 1 red bell pepper pound baby potatoes 2 celery stalks 2 cups button mushrooms One bunch fresh chives One bunch fresh parsley One bunch basil leaves One bunch cilantro leaves One bunch mint leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme 4 slices pumpernickel bread 8 slices whole wheat bread 12 slices sourdough bread 1 package instant oatmeal 4 sesame hamburger buns 118-ounce box of old-fashioned oats 1 cup polenta 4 ounces goat cheese 4 tablespoons cream cheese 2 cups Greek yogurt cup sour cream cup grated sharp cheddar 1 package blue cheese crumbles 2 cups mascarpone cheese 4 6-ounce salmon fillets 8 ounces smoked salmon 1 pounds uncooked medium shrimp (about 6070) 3 two-pound, pre-cooked rotisserie chickens 18 slices thick-cut bacon 1 pound 85% lean ground beef chuck 4 medium chicken breasts, boneless with skin on 8 ounces thinly sliced turkey (from deli) cup sliced almonds cup chopped walnuts cup shelled pistachios cup pecans 2 cups frozen blueberries 2 pounds frozen, cubed butternut squash 8 ounces dark chocolate chips (60% cacao) Chocolate sauce 4 squares of good quality chocolate (such as Ghirardelli) Almond extract Medium bag of tortilla chips Small bag of marshmallows One loaf pound cake 8 chocolate chip cookies 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 4 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 4 tablespoons strawberry jam Check your pantry to make sure you have more than enough: Lemon Lime Sea salt Pepper Dried Chili flakes Unsalted butter Eggs Black beans Coconut milk Canola oil Whole milk Heavy cream Onions Sugar Distilled white vinegar Extra virgin olive oil Sesame seeds Garlic Peanut oil Soy sauce Balsamic vinegar Dijon mustard Ketchup Hoisin sauce Rice wine vinegar Light brown sugar Chili powder Mayonnaise Chicken stock Pasta Rice Parmesan Dark roast coffee Vanilla extract White wine A few pointers when planning for a week of eating: Check the weather forecast at the beginning of the week and plan accordingly. You dont want to plan barbecues for a week that says rain, for example. Or if a cold spell is coming, it might be a good week for soups and stews. Always make a complete shopping list at the beginning of the week to save yourself the time of running back and forth to the market. While making your list, check your pantry to make sure you have enough Quick Six Fix pantry items for the week. Take a look at your week and make sure your proteins, vegetables, starches and sweets have good variety.

Also: keep in mind that theres no need to have dessert every night! Balance each day according to your lifestyle. For example, if I know that I usually have an early meeting on Monday mornings, I dont spend too much time on breakfastso Monday is a good choice for a quick smoothie day for me. On the weekends, I know Ill likely be outdoors and active, so Ill plan heartier breakfasts. Also, try and trade off heartier and lighter fare for the rest of the day. If Im having a salad for lunch, for example, its likely Ill crave a heartier dinner. Cook the most perishable items first! Dont leave that gorgeous salmon until the very end of the week.

Enjoy it fresh. Incorporate your leftovers into other meals during the week. Or make extra. That chicken you made? Save the rest for a salad. The leftover pasta or rice? Think about tossing it in a soup.

Not every meal is an occasion, but there are those dishes that taste best during certain times.

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