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Menu for the Week |
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| Salmon in Phyllo, Tarragon Shallot Sauce | Day 1 |
| Simple Couscous | |
| Butternut Squash with Bacon and Sage | |
| Chicken Breasts Savoyard | Day 2 |
| Simple Mashed Potatoes | |
| Salami Pizza | Day 3 |
| Fresh Fruit | |
| Turkey Cutlets with Mustard Crust | Day 4 |
| Sweet Potato Chips | |
| Cannellini with Tomatoes and Sage | |
| Spaghetti Timbale with Tuna | Day 5 |
| Cannellini with Tomatoes and Sage | |
| Pork Chops with Lemon Soy Glaze | Day 6 |
| Sesame Basmati Rice | |
| Sautéed Butternut Squash, Oriental | |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, for salads, 2 tsp | 1 |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 3 - 4 tbs | 1,2,6 |
| yeast, 2 tsp for pizza if making crust | 3*** |
| sugar, 1/2 tsp for pizza if making crust | 3*** |
| flour, 2 cups for pizza if making crust | 3*** |
| garlic powder, 1/2 tsp | 4 |
| chili powder, 1 tsp | 3 |
| paprika, 1/2 tsp | 4 |
| sesame seeds, 1 tbs | 6 |
| dried basil, 2 1/2 tsp | 1,4,5 |
| dried chives, 2 tsp | 1 |
| dill weed, 3 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| dried oregano, 3 tsp | 3,5 |
| dried parsley, 1/2 tsp | 4 |
| dried sage, if no fresh, 3 tbs | 1,2,4 |
| dried tarragon, 2 1/2 tsp | 1,2 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 2 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 3 tbs | 2,4 |
| soy sauce, 5 - 6 tbs | 6 |
| tomato paste, 2 tbs | 6 |
| chicken stock, 3 1/3 cups (29oz, 870ml) | 1,2,6 |
| beef stock, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 6 |
| garlic, 7 - 8 cloves | 3,4,5,6 |
| shallots, 1 | 1 |
| onions, 5 - 6 | 2,3,4,5,6 |
| butter, 8 - 9 tbs | 1,2,6 |
| olives, green or black, for pizza, 1/2 cup | 3 |
| dry bread crumbs, 1/3 cup | 4 |
| couscous, 1/2 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 1 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 6 |
| spaghetti, 4oz (120gr) | 5 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp | 4 |
| walnut or sesame oil, 2 tsp | 6 |
Dairy |
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| milk, 1 - 2 tbs | 2 |
| phyllo (filo) 4 sheets, check fridge / freezer | 1 |
| Greek yogurt, 7/8 cup (7oz, 210gr) | 1,2 |
| ricotta, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180gr) check fridge | 5 |
| eggs, 2 | 4,5 |
| Parmesan, 1 1/8 cup (4.5oz, 135gr) | 2,3,4 |
| shredded cheese, Swiss, 1 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 3,5 |
| or other cheese | |
Produce |
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| mushrooms, interesting mix, 4oz (120gr) | 5 |
| butternut squash, small, 1 | 1,6 |
| potatoes, 2 medium | 2 |
| bell pepper, green or red, small 1 | 3 |
| tomatoes, 4 - 7 | 3,4 |
| sweet potatoes, small - medium, 2 | 4 |
| celery, 2 ribs optional | 5 |
| lemon, 1 | 6 |
| ginger, 1 piece, check pantry | 6 |
| Fresh fruit | 3 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| sage, 10 - 12 leaves or used dried | 1,4 |
Meat/Fish |
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| salmon, filets, 12oz total (360gr) | 1 |
| bacon, 2 slices (2oz, 60gr) | 1 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 2 |
| salami, 8 - 10 3" (7.5cm) slices, (3oz, 90gr) | 3 |
| turkey cutlets, 12oz total (360gr) | 4 |
| pork chops, boneless, 12oz total (360gr) | 6 |
| or equivalent bone-in | |
Other |
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| artichoke bottoms, 15oz (450gr) canned or frozen | 2 |
| white kidney beans, cannellini, 19oz (570gr) | 4,5 |
| tuna, canned, 9oz (270gr) | 5 |
| pizza crust, if not making from scratch | 3** |
| sherry, 1 tbs | 6 |
| white wine, 3/4 cup, (6oz, 180ml) | 2 |