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Menu for the Week |
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| Seared Scallops, Prosciutto, Tarragon Cream | 1 |
| Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana | 2 |
| Butternut Squash, Ham and Sage Risotto | 3 |
| Baked Chicken with Mustard Crust | 4 |
| Oriental Beef Over Brown Rice | 5 |
| Chicken Breasts with Onion, Bay and Thyme | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 3 tbs | 1,5,6 |
| paprika, 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| garlic powder, 1/2 tsp | 4 |
| dried basil, 1 tsp | 1 |
| dried bay leaves (laurel) 2 leaves | 6 |
| dried oregano, 1/2 tsp | 5 |
| dried tarragon, 1 1/2 tsp | 1,4 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 6 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 2 tbs | 4 |
| soy sauce, 2 tbs | 5 |
| tomato paste, tube, 4 tbs | 2,5,6 |
| chicken stock, 3 1/3 cups 27oz, 810ml) | 1,3,6 |
| beef stock, 2 cups (16oz, 480ml) | 2,5 |
| butter, 1 tbs | 3 |
| garlic, 3 - 4 cloves | 5,6 |
| onions, 3 - 4 | 3,5,6 |
| dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup | 4 |
| Arborio rice, 2/3 cup (4.2oz, 120gr) | 3 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 5 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 1 tsp | 5 |
Dairy |
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| Greek or plain yogurt, 1/3 cup (3oz, (90gr) | 1 |
| Gruyère cheese, 2oz (60gr) | 2 |
| Parmesan, 3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 3 |
Produce |
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| mushrooms, 4oz (120gr) | 5 |
| tomatoes, 1 medium | 3 |
| carrots, 1 | 5 |
| butternut squash, 1 small | 3 |
| green bell pepper, small, 1 | 5 |
| celery, 2 ribs | 5 |
| ginger, small piece | 5 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| sage, 24 - 30 leaves | 2,3 |
Meat/Fish |
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| scallops, large sea, 12oz (360gr) | 1 |
| Prosciutto, 7 slices (4oz, 120gr) | 1,2 |
| veal scallops, thin, 10oz (300gr) | 2 |
| ham, baked, deli slice, 8oz (240gr) | 3 |
| substitute smoked turkey | |
| chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, 4 | 4,6 |
| ground beef, 8oz (240gr mince) | 5 |
Other |
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| water chestnuts, small can, optional | 5 |
| white wine, 1 2/3 cup (13oz, 390ml) | 1,3,6 |
| Marsala, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) sub Madeira | 2 |