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Menu for the Week |
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| Shrimp in Garlic Butter over Pasta | 1 |
| Veal Cutlets with Marsala and Parsley | 2 |
| Turkey, Pepper and White Bean Risotto | 3 |
| Pork Amandine | 4 |
| Chicken Stroganoff | 5 |
| Spicy Beef Enchiladas | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil, for cooking, | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, corn flour, maizena, 1- 2 tbs | 4,5 |
| flour, 1/4 cup | 5 |
| paprika, 1 - 2 tbs | 1,5 |
| chili powder, 2 tsp | 6 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| dried parsley, 3 tbs | 1,2 |
| dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp | 4,5 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 tbs | 5 |
| soy sauce, 1 - 2 tbs | 4 |
| chicken stock, 5 1/4 cup (42oz, 1260ml) | 3,4,5 |
| beef stock, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 2 |
| garlic, 9 - 10 cloves | 1,4,6 |
| onions, 4 - 5 | 3,4,5,6 |
| shallots, medium, 2 | 1 |
| butter, 2 - 3 tbs | 1,3 |
| lemon juice, 2 tbs | 1 |
olives, Greek, dry-cured or Kalamata, 8 - 10 |
3 |
| pasta, bite-size, 2 1/2 cups | 1,5 |
| Arborio rice, 2/3 cup | 3 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup | 4 |
| substitute Basmati | |
Dairy |
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| Parmesan, 3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 1,3 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 7/8 cup (7oz, 210gr) | 5,6 |
| shredded cheese, cheddar, colby, | 6 |
| 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) | |
Produce |
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| red or green bell pepper, 1 | 3,4 |
ginger, small piece |
4 |
| carrots, medium, 1 | 4 |
| mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 4,5 |
| celery, 3 ribs | 4 |
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 |
| pork tenderloin or chops, 10oz (300gr) | 4 |
| or any pork suitable for stir-fry | |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| ground beef (mince) 8oz (240gr) | 6 |
Other |
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| white beans, cannellini, 7oz (210gr) | 3 |
| almonds, whole, 1/2 cup | 4 |
| green chilies, 4oz (120gr) or something hotter | 6 |
| taco or enchilada sauce, 20oz (600gr) | 6 |
| refried beans or pinto beans, 15oz (450gr) | 6 |
| tortillas, for enchiladas, 4 | 6 |
| white wine, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) | 1,3 |
| Marsala, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) | 2 |
| sherry, dry, 1 tbs | 4 |