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Menu for the Week |
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| Smoked Salmon Kedgeree | 1 |
| Beef Braised in Chianti | 2 |
| Butternut Squash, Brie and Ham Quiche | 3 |
| Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado | 4 |
| Pork Chops with Maple Syrup | 5 |
| Stuffed Bell Peppers, Oriental Style | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil, for cooking, | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, corn flour, maizena, 6 tbs | 2,5,6 |
| chili powder, 1 tsp | 4 |
| bay leaves, (laurel) 2 | 2 |
| juniper berries, 1 tbs | 2 |
| whole, black peppercorns, 1 tsp | 2 |
| dried oregano, 1 tsp | 4 |
| dried sage, 1 tbs | 5 |
| whole grain mustard, 1 tbs | 5 |
| maple syrup, 1 tbs | 5 |
| soy sauce, 2 tbs | 6 |
| chicken stock, 3 1/2 cups (28oz, 840ml) | 1,3,6 |
| beef stock, 1 1/3 cup (11oz, 330ml) | 5,6 |
| garlic, 4 - 5 cloves | 4,6 |
| onions, 4 | 1,2,4,6 |
| butter, 2 tbs | 1 |
| lemon juice, 1 tbs | 1 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup | 1 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1 cup | 3,6 |
Dairy |
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| eggs, 6 | 1,3 |
| yogurt, 1 cup (8oz, 240gr) | 1,4 |
| shredded cheese, 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) | 3 |
| Brie or Camembert, 3oz (90gr) | 3 |
| milk, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 3 |
| cheddar, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 4 |
Produce |
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| carrot, 1 | 2 |
| celery, 3 ribs | 2,4,6 |
| mushrooms, 4oz (120gr) | 2 |
| butternut squash, 8oz (240gr) | 3 |
| avocado, ripe for Day 4, 1 | 4 |
| bell peppers, any color, try for 4-sided, 2 | 6 |
| ginger, small piece | 6 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| parsley, 2 tbs | 1 |
| sage, 10 leaves | 3 |
| substitute dried | |
Meat/Fish |
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| smoked salmon, dry, American type, 8oz (240gr) | 1 |
| beef, suitable for braising, 32oz (960gr) | 2 |
| more than usual, but it will need trimming | |
| ham, baked style, 5oz, (150gr) | 3 |
| chicken breast, boneless, skinless, 2 | 4 |
| pork chops, boneless, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 5 |
| ground beef or turkey, 6oz (180gr) | 6 |
Other |
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| whole tomatoes, 15oz (450gr) | 2 |
| pimentos, 4oz (120gr) or roasted red peppers | 4 |
| green chiles, 4oz (120gr) | 4 |
| taco sauce, 1 - 2 jars, hot or mild, 16oz (480gr) | 4 |
| tortillas, for enchiladas, 4 | 4 |
| water chestnuts, small tin | 6 |
| Chianti, decent but not wonderful, 1 bottle | 2 |
| white wine, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 5 |