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Menu for the Week |
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| Omelet with Parsley, Mushrooms and Feta | 1-Fri. |
| Sesame-Crusted Salmon | |
| Teriyaki Potato Chips | |
| Sautéed Butternut Squash, Oriental Style | |
| Butternut Squash with Mushroom and Pecans | 2-Sat. |
| Chicken Breasts Savoyard | |
| Basmati Rice | |
| Meat Loaf with Mushroom Sauce | 3-Sun. |
| Baked Sweet Potatoes | |
| Cannellini with Tomatoes and Sage | |
| Meat Loaf with Mushroom Sauce | 4-Mon. |
| Roasted Potatoes and Butternut Squash | |
| Spaghetti Timbale with Tuna Timbale | 5-Tues. |
| Cannellini with Tomatoes and Sage | |
| Chicken Stew with Sherry | 6-Wed |
| Pork Tenderloin with Lemon and Capers | 7-Thurs |
| Barley | |
| Glazed Tarragon Carrots | |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 5 tbs | 2,3,6,7 |
| flour, 3 tbs | 6 |
| brown sugar, 2 tsp | 1,2 |
| paprika, 1 - 2 tbs | 2,6 |
| powdered or ground ginger, 1/4 tsp | 1 |
| garlic powder, 1/2 tsp | 3 |
| sesame seeds, 2 tbs | 1 |
| dried bay leaves (laurel) 2 leaves | 6 |
| dried rosemary, 1 tsp | 6 |
| dries sage, 2 - 3 tbs or fresh | 2,3 |
| dried tarragon, 4 tsp | 2,5,7 |
| dried thyme, 4 1/2 tsp | 2,3,5,6 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 2 tbs | 2,3 |
| soy sauce, 2 tbs | 1,2 |
| Teriyaki, 2 tbs or more soy sauce and molasses | 1 |
| capers, 2 tbs | 7 |
| honey, 1 tbs | 7 |
| chicken stock, 6 cups (48oz, 1440ml) | 2,3,6,7 |
| butter, 4 - 5 tbs | 2,3,7 |
| garlic, 7 - 8 cloves | 3,5,6,7 |
| onions, 4 - 5 | 1,2,3,5 |
| shallots, 4 - 5 | 6,7 |
| dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup | 3 |
| spaghetti, 4oz, (120gr) | 5 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 2 |
| barley, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup (2.8oz, 90gr) | 7 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 2,3 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp | 4 |
| tarragon white wine vinegar, 1 tsp | 7 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 1 tbs | 1 |
Dairy |
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| feta cheese, 1 - 2oz (30 - 60gr) | 1 |
| eggs, 7 | 1,3,5 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 1 3/4 cup, (14oz, (420gr) | 2,3,5 |
| shredded cheese, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 5 |
Parmesan, 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) |
2 |
Produce |
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| mushrooms, 16oz (480gr) field or a mix | 1,2,3,5 |
| potatoes, medium, 6 | 1,4,6 |
| butternut squash, medium - large, 1 | 1,2,4 |
| sweet potatoes, small - medium, 2 | 3 |
| tomatoes, medium, 2 | 3 |
| celery, 4 ribs | 5,6 |
| carrots, medium, 4 - 5 | 6,7 |
| lemon, 1 | 7 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| parsley, 4 tbs | 1 |
| sage, 15 - 20 leaves | 2,3 |
| substitute dried for either | |
Meat/Fish |
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| salmon, fillets, 12oz total weight (360gr) | 1 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 4 | 2,6 |
| ground beef (mince) 16oz (480gr) | 3,4 |
| ground pork (or veal, turkey) 8oz (240gr) | 3,4 |
| pork tenderloin, 12oz (360gr) | 7 |
Other |
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| pecans, 1oz (30gr) | 2 |
| artichoke bottoms, 15oz (450gr) | 2 |
| cannellini, white kidney beans, 19oz (570gr) | 3,5 |
| tuna, 9oz (270gr) | 5 |
| white wine, 1 1/2 cups, (12oz, 360ml) | 2,7 |
| red wine, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 3 |
| sherry, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 6 |