Weekly Shopping List: April 5, 2013

Menu for the Week
Asparagus Mimosa	1-Fri.
Sautéed Scallops in Tomato Cream
Basmati Red Pepper Pilaf
Crisp Sautéed Sunchokes
Artichokes with Creamy Dipping Sauce	2-Sat.
Steak with Golden Onions
Parsley New Potatoes
Asparagus with Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette
Risotto with Feta, Ham, Peas and Carrots	3-Sun.
Fresh Strawberries
Chicken Thighs in Wine and Vinegar	4-Mon.
Sautéed Potatoes and Carrots
Pasta with Sausages and Cherry Tomatoes	5-Tues.
Chicken / Spinach, Red Onion & Red Pepper	6-Wed
Quinoa Pilaf
Spanish Pork Tenderloin	7-Thurs
Pasta with Green Garlic and Herbs

Pantry Items to Check
olive oil	most
sea salt for finishing	often
olive oil, good, for salads, 4 - 5 tbs	2,7
cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 2 tbs	4,7
paprika, 1 1/2 tsp	1,6
dried basil, 2 1/2 tsp	1,5,7
dried chives, 3 - 4 tsp if not using fresh	1,7
dried marjoram, 2 tsp	1,4,7
dried oregano, 1 tsp	5
dried parsley, 4 tsp if not using fresh	2
dried thyme, 1 tsp	1,4
Dijon-style mustard, 1 1/2 tbs	1,2
mayonnaise, 2 tbs	1
tomato paste, 2 tbs	4
chicken stock, 5 1/4 cups (42oz, 1260ml)	not 2
butter, 4 - 5 tbs	1,2,3,4
garlic, 7 - 9 cloves depending on green garlic	1,2,4,7
onions, 6 - 7 medium	not 6
shallots, 3 - 4	1,6
green, pimiento stuffed olives, 1/2 cup	7
lemon juice, 1 tbs	2
Basmati rice, 1/2 cup	1
Arborio rice, 2/3 cup	3
quinoa, 1/2 cup	6
pasta, bite-size, 2 1/4 cups	5,7
white Balsamic vinegar, 3 - 4 tbs	1,2,7
Balsamic vinegar, 3 tbs	4

Dairy
eggs, 2	1
yogurt, Greek or plain, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180gr)	1,2
Parmesan, 3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr)	3
feta cheese, 2 - 3oz (75gr) check fridge	3
shredded cheese, 1/3 cup (1.5oz, 45gr)	6


Produce
asparagus, white or green, 16oz (500gr)	1,2
red bell pepper, medium - large, 1	1,6
green bell pepper, medium - large, 1	5,7
sunchokes, Jerusalem artichokes, 3 - 4 medium	1
artichokes, globe, 2	2
lemon, 1	2,6
potatoes, new or fingerling, 10 - 15	2
potatoes, regular, 2	4
can use all regular or all new / fingerling
carrots, 6 - 7	3,4,6,7
cherry tomatoes, 1 1/4 cup (5oz (150gr)	5,6
red onion, 1	6
spinach, 6oz (180gr) for salad	6
celery, 1 rib optional, if in fridge	6
green garlic, 4 stalks	7
substitute 4 green onions and 1 clove garlic


fresh or frozen peas, 3/4 cup (4oz, 120gr)	3

strawberries, for dessert on Sunday	3

Fresh Herbs
chives, 3 - 4 tbs	1,7
parsley, 4 - 5 tbs	2
substitute dried

Meat/Fish
scallops, sea preferred, 10oz (300gr)	1
steaks, something nice, 1 or 2 12oz (360gr) total	2
ham, baked, 6oz (180gr) from deli	3
chicken thighs, skinless if possible, 4	4
chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2	6
sausages, any flavor, 10oz (300gr) total	5
pork tenderloin, 12oz (350gr)	7


Other
tomato sauce, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml)	1
red kidney beans, 15oz, (450gr)	5


white wine, 1 1/2 cups (12oz, 360ml)	1,3,4,7