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Menu for the Week |
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| Salmon with Mustard Cream | Day 1 |
| Basmati Rice and Asparagus Gratin | |
| Turkey Rolls Stuffed with Pimiento and Feta | Day 2 |
| Couscous with Browned Red Onions | |
| Sautéed Carrots with Leeks | |
| Slow-Roasted Moroccan Leg of Lamb | Day 3 |
| Asparagus with Olive Oil and Green Garlic | |
| Pasta with Lamb, White Beans, Greek Style | Day 4 |
| Chicken Breasts with Red-Eye Gravy | Day 5 |
| Soft Polenta with Leeks | |
| Stir-Fried Carrots and Mangetout | |
| Stir-Fried Beef with Snow Peas | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, corn flour, maizena, 2 - 3 tbs | 2,5,6 |
| brown sugar, 1 tbs | 5 |
| maple syrup, 2 tsp or brown sugar | 5 |
| cumin, 2 1/2 tsp | 3,6 |
| paprika, 3 tsp | 3,5 |
| mustard seeds, 1 tbs | 1 |
| dried oregano, 2 tsp | 4,5 |
| dried rosemary, 2 tsp | 3 |
| dried tarragon, 1 tsp | 1 |
| dried thyme, 1/2 tsp | 4 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 2 tbs | 1 |
| soy sauce, 1 tbs | 6 |
| chicken stock, 4 cups (32oz, 960ml) | 1,2,4,5 |
| beef stock, 1 1/2 cups (12oz, 360ml) | 6 |
| garlic, 3 - 7 cloves depending on green garlic | 3 |
| onion, 2 - 3 | 5,6 |
| shallots, 2 | 1 |
| butter, 4 - 5 tbs | 2,3 |
| Greek, dry-cured olives, 1/3 cup app 8 | 4 |
| green olives, pimiento stuffed, 1/3 cup app 8 | 2 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 6 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 1 |
| couscous, 1/2 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 2 |
| pasta, bite-size, 1 1/4 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 4 |
| polenta, quick-cooking, 1/4 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) | 5 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 2 |
Dairy |
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| feta cheese, 4.5oz (130gr) check fridge | 2,4 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 2/3 cup (5oz, 150gr) | 1,2 |
| milk, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) | 1,5 |
| shredded cheese, 3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 1,5 |
| egg, 1 | 1 |
Produce |
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| asparagus, 16oz (480gr) | 1,3 |
| celery, 2 ribs | 4,6 |
| leeks, medium. 1 | 2,5 |
| potatoes, medium, 2 | 3 |
| red onion, 1 | 2 |
| green garlic, 6 substitute green onion | 3,4,6 |
| carrots, medium, 6 | 2,4,5,6 |
| cherry tomatoes, 8oz (240gr) | 4,6 |
| mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 5,6 |
| snow peas, mangetout 8oz (240gr) | 5,6 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| chives, 2 - 3 tbs | 2 |
| marjoram, 2 tbs | 2 |
| tarragon, 1 tbs | 1 |
| substitute dried for any of above 1 tbs = 1 tsp | |
Meat/Fish |
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salmon, filets, 12oz ( 360gr) total weight |
1 |
| turkey cutlets, thin, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 2 |
| Prosciutto, 4 - 5 slices app 4oz (120gr) | 2,5 |
| lamb, leg, app 2lb (1000gr) | 3,4 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
| ground beef, 8oz (240gr mince) | 6 |
Other |
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| pimiento, roasted red pepper, 3oz (90gr) net | 2 |
| white beans, 15oz (450gr) | 4 |
| coffee, 1/2 cup, strong | 5 |
| white wine, 7/8 cup (7oz, 210ml | 1,2 |
| sherry, 1 tbs | 6 |
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