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Menu for the Week |
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| Bacalao a la Marinera (Fisherman's Cod) | 1 |
| Braised Lamb in Red Wine | 2 |
| Tuna and Chevre Lasagne | 3 |
| Sherried Chicken with Mushrooms | 4 |
| Turkey Cutlets Piccata | 5 |
| Oriental Beef on Brown Rice | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 2 tbs | 5,6 |
| garlic powder. 1/2 tsp | 3 |
| dried basil, 1 tsp | 3 |
| dried bay leaves, 6 | 1,2 |
| dried parsley, 2 tsp | 2 |
| dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp | 3,6 |
| dried rosemary, 2 tsp | 2 |
| dried thyme, 2 tsp | 2 |
| tomato paste, 1 tbs | 6 |
| soy sauce, 2 tbs | 6 |
| chicken stock, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) | 5 |
| beef stock, 1 1/2 cup (12oz, 360ml) | 6 |
| beef base, 2 tsp granules, paste, cube | 2 |
| garlic, 7 - 8 cloves | 1,2,6 |
| shallots, 4 - 5 | 2 |
| onions, 3 - 4 | 1,2,5,6 |
| dried bread crumbs, 2 tbs | 1 |
| Greek or Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup | 3 |
| capers, 2 tbs | 5 |
| no-cook lasagne noodles, 12 - 15 noodles | 3 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 6 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 4 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 1 tsp | 6 |
Dairy |
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| Parmesan, 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) | 3 |
| eggs, 1 | 3 |
| goat cheese, soft, chevre 5oz (150gr) | 3 |
| (Chavrie, Chevraux - little carton) | |
| milk, 5/8 cup (3.5oz, 100ml) | 3,4 |
| shredded cheese, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 3,4 |
Produce |
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| mushrooms, 8oz (250gr) | 4,6 |
| celery, 2 ribs | 6 |
| lemon, 1 | 5 |
| green bell pepper, 1/2 | 6 |
| carrot, 1 optional | 6 |
| ginger, 1 small piece | 6 |
Meat/Fish |
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| cod filets, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 1 |
| lamb, for braising, shoulder, leg, 14oz (420gr) | 2 |
| bacon, 3oz (90gr) | 2 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 4 |
| turkey cutlets, 2 - 4, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 5 |
| ground beef, 8oz (240gr mince) | 6 |
Other |
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| whole tomatoes, 30oz (900gr) | 1,3 |
| almonds, slivered, sliced or chopped, 1oz (30gr) | 1 |
| pimientos (roasted red pepper) 4oz (120gr) | 3 |
| tuna, 12oz (360gr) | 3 |
| water chestnuts, small can (tin) | 6 |
| white wine, 1 1/4 cup (10oz, 300ml) | 1,3,5 |
| red wine, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) full-bodied | 2 |
| sherry, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 4 |