Mediterranean and Italian meal prep with tomato-cilantro chicken, seafood cioppino and autumn vegetable sides
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For this week's menu, I would pair Mediterranean Tomato Cilantro Marinated Chicken Thighs with Autumn Pearled Couscous with Roasted Pumpkin, Chickpeas, Mint & Parsley for a meal with a substantial grain side. The pumpkin and chickpeas give the couscous more substance than a plain bed of pasta. For another combination, I'd serve the chicken with Honey Lemon Sautéed Petite Peas & Green Beans and save the couscous for lunch.
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I recommend serving Seafood Cioppino with Sourdough Toasts early in the week and freezing any Green Minestrone Soup with Kale, White & Green Beans that will not be eaten within three to four days. For a refrigerated single serving, I would start reheating in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring and checking that it is hot throughout. I'd warm the sourdough separately at 350°F for 5–7 minutes and add it at the table so it keeps its crunch.
The preparation photos show how I build Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin: the seasoned tenderloin goes across overlapping bacon strips before wrapping. In the finished slices, that bacon forms a distinct outer band around the pink center. I'd pair it with Sweet Potato & Bell Pepper Hash with Herbed Sour Cream, using the hash's diced vegetables as a contrast to the broad slices of pork.
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