Weekly Shopping List: April 5, 2013

Menu for the Week
 
Sautéed Scallops in Tomato Cream Day 1
Basmati Red Pepper Pilaf  
Crisp Sautéed Sunchokes  
Steak with Golden Onions Day 2
Parsley New Potatoes  
Asparagus with Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette  
Risotto with Feta, Ham, Peas and Carrots Day 3
Fresh Strawberries  
Chicken Thighs in Wine and Vinegar Day 4
Sautéed Potatoes and Carrots  
Chicken / Spinach, Red Onion & Red Pepper Day 5
Quinoa Pilaf  
Spanish Pork Tenderloin Day 6
Pasta with Green Garlic and Herbs  
   
Pantry Items to Check
 
olive oil most
sea salt    for finishing often
olive oil, good, for salads, 3 tbs 2,6
cornstarch,  (corn flour, maizena) 2 tbs 4,6
paprika,  1 1/2 tsp 1,5
dried basil, 1 1/2 tsp 1,6
dried chives,1 tsp  if not using fresh 6
dried marjoram,  2 tsp 1,4,6
dried parsley, 4 tsp  if not using fresh 2
dried thyme,  1 tsp 1,4
Dijon-style mustard,  2 tsp 2
tomato paste,  2 tbs 4
chicken stock,   5 cups (40oz, 1200ml)  not 2
butter,  4 - 5 tbs 1,2,3,4
garlic,  7 - 9 cloves   depending on green garlic 1,2,4,6
onions,  5 - 6  medium not 5
shallots,  3 - 4 1,5
green, pimiento stuffed olives, 1/2 cup 6
Basmati rice,   1/2 cup 1
Arborio rice,  2/3 cup 3
quinoa,   1/2 cup 5
pasta, bite-size,  1 cup 6
white Balsamic vinegar,  3 tbs 2,6
Balsamic vinegar,  3 tbs 4
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Dairy
 
yogurt, Greek or plain,  1/4 cup (2oz, 60gr) 1
Parmesan,  3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) 3
feta cheese,  2 - 3oz (75gr)   check fridge 3
shredded cheese,  1/3 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) 5
   
   
Produce
 
asparagus,  white or green,  10oz (300gr) 2
red bell pepper,  medium - large, 1 1,5
green or red bell pepper,  small, 1 6
sunchokes, Jerusalem artichokes,  3 - 4 medium 1
lemon,  1 2,5
potatoes,  new or fingerling,  10 - 15 2
potatoes, regular,  2     4
   can use all regular or all new / fingerling  
carrots,  5 - 6 3,4,5,6
cherry tomatoes,  1/4 cup  (1oz (60gr) optional 5
red onion,  1 5
spinach,  6oz (180gr)  for salad 5
celery,  1 rib optional, if in fridge 5
green garlic,  4 stalks 6
       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,  1 tbs 6
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 5
pork tenderloin,  12oz (350gr) 6
   
   
Other
 
tomato sauce,  1 cup (8oz, 240ml) 1
   
white wine,  1 1/2 cups (12oz, 360ml)   1,3,4,6
   

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