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Menu for the Week |
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| Shrimp in Garlic Butter over Pasta | Day 1 |
| Sautéed Carrots | |
| Veal Cutlets with Marsala and Parsley | Day 2 |
| Potatoes Braised with White Wine and Olives | |
| Cauliflower with Parmesan Sauce | |
| Turkey, Pepper and White Bean Risotto | Day 3 |
| Fresh Fruit | |
| Pork Amandine | Day 4 |
| Chicken Stroganoff | Day 5 |
| Cauliflower Dijon | |
| Spicy Beef Enchiladas | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, corn flour, maizena, 1 - 2 tbs | 4,5 |
| flour, 1/4 cup | 5 |
| chili powder, 2 tsp | 6 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| paprika, 1 - 2 tbs | 1,5 |
| dried basil, 1 tsp | 5 |
| dried parsley, 3 tbs or fresh | 1,2 |
| dried rosemary, 2 tsp | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp | 4,5 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 2 tbs | 2,5 |
| whole grain mustard, 1 tbs | 5 |
| soy sauce, 1 - 2 tbs | 4 |
| chicken stock, 5 3/4 cups (46oz, 1380ml) | not 6 |
| beef stock, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 2 |
| garlic, 10 - 11 cloves | 1,4,5,6 |
| shallots, medium, 2 | 1 |
| onion, 4 - 5 | 3,4,5,6 |
| butter, 4 - 5 tbs | 1,3 |
| lemon juice, 2 tbs | 1 |
| dried bread crumbs, 1 tbs | 5 |
| olives, Greek or Kalamata, 16 - 20 olives | 2,3 |
| Arborio rice, 2/3 cup | 3 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup | 5 |
| pasta, bite-size, 2 1/2 cups | 1,5 |
Dairy |
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Parmesan cheese, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) |
1,2,3 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 8 - 9oz (240 - 270gr) | 2,5,6 |
| 1/2 cup is for a side for enchiladas.. can be less | |
| shredded cheese, cheddar, colby, | 6 |
| 1 cup (4oz,120gr) | |
Produce |
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| carrots, medium, 3 - 4 | 1,4 |
| celery, 3 ribs | 4 |
| potatoes, medium, 2 | 2 |
| cauliflower, small head, 1 | 2,5 |
| red or green bell pepper, 1 | 3,4 |
| ginger, small piece | 4 |
| mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 4,5 |
| fresh fruit, whatever looks good, 2 | 3 |
Meat/Fish |
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| shrimp, 12oz (360gr) | 1 |
| Prosciutto, 3 slices (2oz, 60gr) | 1 |
| veal scallops, thin, 12oz (360gr) | 2 |
| turkey, cutlets or tenderloin, 6oz (180gr) | 3 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| pork tenderloin, boneless chops, 10oz (300gr) | 4 |
| or any pork suitable for stir-fry | |
| ground beef (mince) 8oz (240gr) | 6 |
| or ground turkey | |
Other |
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| white beans, cannellini, 8oz (240gr) | 3 |
| almonds, whole, 1/2 cup | 4 |
| green chilies, 4oz (120gr) | 6 |
| refried beans or pinto beans, 15oz (450gr) | 6 |
| taco sauce, mild or hot, 20oz (600gr) | 6 |
| tortillas, 4 check freezer | 6 |
| white wine, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 1,2,3 |
| Marsala, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) or Madeira | 2 |
| sherry, dry, 1 tbs | 4 |
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