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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 |
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