Weekly Shopping List: May 17, 2013

Menu for the Week
White Bean and Radish Salad	1-Fri.
Sautéed Scallops with Pesto
Couscous Salad
Sautéed Asparagus with Chives
Ham and Chive Mini Frittatas	2-Sat.
Brined, Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Barbecued Gratin Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus
Ham, Fennel and Radish Salad	3-Sun.
Fresh Fruit
Chicken Breast with Lemon and Honey	4-Mon.
Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs
Glazed Carrots and Onions
Spicy Barbecued Burgers	5-Tues.
Warm Brown Rice and Spinach Salad
Mediterranean Chicken Salad on Spinach	6-Wed
Grilled Sausages	7-Thurs
Grilled Potatoes, Peppers and Onions

Pantry Items to Check
olive oil	most
sea salt for finishing	often
olive oil, good, for salads, 9 tbs	1,3,5
cornstarch, maizena, corn flour, 2 tsp	6
coarse, pickling or kosher salt - for brining 2 tbs	2
brown sugar, 2 tbs	2
sugar, 1 tbs	4
molasses, 2 tbs	2
garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp	2,4,5
paprika, 1 tsp	2
chili powder, 1 tsp	5
cumin, 1/2 tsp	6
dry mustard, 1/4 tsp	2
dried marjoram, 1 tsp	2
dried oregano, 1 tsp	6
dried rosemary, 1 tsp	2
dried thyme, 1 tsp	6
Dijon-style mustard, 2 tbs	1,3
Worcestershire sauce, 1 - 2 tbs	2,5
soy sauce, 2 tbs	4,7
honey, 2 tbs	4
ketchup, 2 tbs	5
pesto, 3 tbs	1
chicken stock, 4 cups (32oz, 1000ml)	1,2,4,5,6
butter, 2 - 3 tbs	2,4
garlic, 4 - 5 cloves	1,6
onions, 5 - 6 medium	2,4,5,6,7
lemon juice, 7 tbs	1,3,4,7
dry-cured Greek or Kalamata olives, 12 olives	6
capers, 2 tbs	6
brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup	5
couscous, 1/2 cup	1
orzo, 1/2 cup	6
pasta, bite-size, 1 cup	4
white Balsamic vinegar, 5 tbs	1,3,6
sherry vinegar, 2 tbs	5
white wine tarragon vinegar, 1 tbs	1

Dairy
eggs, 4	1,2
shredded cheese, any flavor, 2/3 cup (3oz, 90gr)	2,4
Cheddar or Colby, 4oz (125gr)	2,3




Produce
radishes, 1 - 2 bunches for 1 cup sliced	1,3
lettuce, spring greens, 2 large salads, garnish	1,3
cherry tomatoes, 12oz (350gr)	1,2,3,4,5
fennel, small - medium bulb	1,3
asparagus, green or white, 16oz (500gr)	1,2
potatoes, medium 4	2,7
carrots, medium, 3 - 4	3,4
spinach, 6oz (180gr) or more	5,6
green bell pepper, 1	5,7
red bell pepper, 1	6,7


fruit, something seasonal for dessert 2	3


Fresh Herbs
basil, 3 - 4 tbs	3,4
chives, 11 - 12 tbs	1,2,3,4,7
parsley, 2 tbs	4
oregano or marjoram, 1 tbs	7
substitute 1 tsp dried for 1 tbs fresh



Meat/Fish
scallops, large, 12oz (350gr)	1
bacon, 2 - 3 strips if you have it or use 2oz ham	1
ham, baked, deli, 10 - 12oz (300 - 350gr)	2,3
get a thick slice
pork tenderloin, 14oz (400gr)	2
chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 4	4,6
ground beef, 12oz (350gr mince)	5
sausages, any type, 12oz (350gr)	7




Other
white beans, cannellini 15oz (450gr)	1
green chiles, 4oz (125gr) or something hotter	5

sherry, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120gr)	1,6


Bread, optional, to have with salad	3


metal or foil grill pans	often