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Menu for the Week |
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| Turkey with Peppers, Feta and Olives | 1 |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | 2 |
| Bolognese Lasagne with Spinach | 3 |
| Coquilles Saint-Jacques | 4 |
| Pork Tenderloin / Potatoes, Apples, Carrots | 5 |
| Chicken / Mushrooms, Broccoli and Peppers | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, corn flour, maizena, 2 tbs | 1,6 |
| flour, 1 tbs | 4 |
| brown sugar, 1 tbs | 5 |
| nutmeg, pinch | 2 |
| dried basil, 2 tsp | 2,3 |
| bay leaves (laurel) 1 | 4 |
| dried oregano, 2 tsp | 2,3 |
| dried tarragon, 1 tsp | 6 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 6 |
| tomato paste, 2 tbs | 1,6 |
| capers, 2 tbs | 6 |
| chicken stock, 2 1/2 cups (20oz, 600ml) | 1,4 |
| beef stock, 2 cups (16oz, 480ml) | 2 |
| garlic, 7 - 8 cloves | 1,2,6 |
| onions, 3 - 4 | 1,2,6 |
| shallots, 2 | 4 |
| butter, 3 tbs | 4,5 |
| dried bread crumbs, 1/4 cup (4 tbs) | 4 |
| green olives, 1/4 cup | 1 |
| lasagne noodles, no-cook, 12 - 16 noodles | 3 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 5 |
| large or pearl couscous, 1/2 cup | 1 |
| or more Basmati / tiny pasta | |
| dry pasta, spaghetti, 4oz (120gr) | 2 |
| if not using fresh | |
Dairy |
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| crème fraiche, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 2,4 |
| feta cheese, 4oz (120gr) | 1 |
| Gruyère cheese, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) shredded | 3,4 |
| Parmesan cheese, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 2,3 |
| ricotta cheese, 12oz (360gr) | 3 |
| milk, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) | 3 |
| pasta, fresh spaghetti, fettuccini, 8oz (240gr) | 2 |
Produce |
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| mushrooms, 12oz (360gr) | 1,4,6 |
| red bell pepper, 1/2 | 1 |
| green bell pepper, 1 | 1,6 |
| broccoli, small head, 1 | 6 |
| carrots, 3 - 4 | 2,5 |
| celery, 2 ribs | 2 |
| apple, for cooking, 1 | 5 |
| potatoes, medium, 2 | 5 |
| frozen spinach, 12oz (350gr) | 3 |
Meat/Fish |
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| scallops, 12oz (360gr) | 4 |
| Prosciutto, or other dry-cured ham, 4oz (120gr) | 2 |
| ground pork, 4oz (120gr) | 2 |
| ground beef, 16oz (480gr) | 2 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 6 |
| turkey cutlets or tenderloin, 10oz (300gr) | 1 |
| pork tenderloin, 12oz (360gr) | 5 |
Other |
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| whole tomatoes, 2 cups (15oz, 450gr) | 2 |
| tomato sauce, 2 cups, (16oz, 480ml) | 3 |
| tomato paste, 4 tbs (small can) | 2 |
| white wine, 1 7/8 cup (15oz, 450ml) | 2,4,6 |
| sherry, 1 tbs | 1 |