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Menu for the Week |
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| Asparagus Mimosa | 1-Fri. |
| Sautéed Scallops in Tomato Cream | |
| Basmati Red Pepper Pilaf | |
| Crisp Sautéed Sunchokes | |
| Artichokes with Creamy Dipping Sauce | 2-Sat. |
| Steak with Golden Onions | |
| Parsley New Potatoes | |
| Asparagus with Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette | |
| Risotto with Feta, Ham, Peas and Carrots | 3-Sun. |
| Fresh Strawberries | |
| Chicken Thighs in Wine and Vinegar | 4-Mon. |
| Sautéed Potatoes and Carrots | |
| Pasta with Sausages and Cherry Tomatoes | 5-Tues. |
| Chicken / Spinach, Red Onion & Red Pepper | 6-Wed |
| Quinoa Pilaf | |
| Spanish Pork Tenderloin | 7-Thurs |
| Pasta with Green Garlic and Herbs | |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, good, for salads, 4 - 5 tbs | 2,7 |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 2 tbs | 4,7 |
| paprika, 1 1/2 tsp | 1,6 |
| dried basil, 2 1/2 tsp | 1,5,7 |
| dried chives, 3 - 4 tsp if not using fresh | 1,7 |
| dried marjoram, 2 tsp | 1,4,7 |
| dried oregano, 1 tsp | 5 |
| dried parsley, 4 tsp if not using fresh | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 1,4 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 1/2 tbs | 1,2 |
| mayonnaise, 2 tbs | 1 |
| tomato paste, 2 tbs | 4 |
| chicken stock, 5 1/4 cups (42oz, 1260ml) | not 2 |
| butter, 4 - 5 tbs | 1,2,3,4 |
| garlic, 7 - 9 cloves depending on green garlic | 1,2,4,7 |
| onions, 6 - 7 medium | not 6 |
| shallots, 3 - 4 | 1,6 |
| green, pimiento stuffed olives, 1/2 cup | 7 |
| lemon juice, 1 tbs | 2 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Arborio rice, 2/3 cup | 3 |
| quinoa, 1/2 cup | 6 |
| pasta, bite-size, 2 1/4 cups | 5,7 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 3 - 4 tbs | 1,2,7 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 3 tbs | 4 |
Dairy |
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| eggs, 2 | 1 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180gr) | 1,2 |
| Parmesan, 3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 3 |
| feta cheese, 2 - 3oz (75gr) check fridge | 3 |
| shredded cheese, 1/3 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) | 6 |
Produce |
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| asparagus, white or green, 16oz (500gr) | 1,2 |
| red bell pepper, medium - large, 1 | 1,6 |
| green bell pepper, medium - large, 1 | 5,7 |
| sunchokes, Jerusalem artichokes, 3 - 4 medium | 1 |
| artichokes, globe, 2 | 2 |
| lemon, 1 | 2,6 |
| potatoes, new or fingerling, 10 - 15 | 2 |
| potatoes, regular, 2 | 4 |
| can use all regular or all new / fingerling | |
| carrots, 6 - 7 | 3,4,6,7 |
| cherry tomatoes, 1 1/4 cup (5oz (150gr) | 5,6 |
| red onion, 1 | 6 |
| spinach, 6oz (180gr) for salad | 6 |
| celery, 1 rib optional, if in fridge | 6 |
| green garlic, 4 stalks | 7 |
| substitute 4 green onions and 1 clove garlic | |
| fresh or frozen peas, 3/4 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 3 |
| strawberries, for dessert on Sunday | 3 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| chives, 3 - 4 tbs | 1,7 |
| parsley, 4 - 5 tbs | 2 |
| substitute dried | |
Meat/Fish |
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| scallops, sea preferred, 10oz (300gr) | 1 |
| steaks, something nice, 1 or 2 12oz (360gr) total | 2 |
| ham, baked, 6oz (180gr) from deli | 3 |
| chicken thighs, skinless if possible, 4 | 4 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 6 |
| sausages, any flavor, 10oz (300gr) total | 5 |
| pork tenderloin, 12oz (350gr) | 7 |
Other |
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| tomato sauce, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 1 |
| red kidney beans, 15oz, (450gr) | 5 |
| white wine, 1 1/2 cups (12oz, 360ml) | 1,3,4,7 |