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Menu for the Week |
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| Warm Leek Salad with Prosciutto | 1-Fri. |
| Pan-Seared Tuna with Capers | |
| Basmati Rice Pilaf | |
| Cauliflower Cheese | |
| Egg 'Noodles' with Tomato/Prosciutto Sauce | 2-Sat. |
| Braised Lamb with Potatoes and Onions | |
| Balsamic Glazed Carrots | |
| Beef Barley Soup | 3-Sun. |
| Oatmeal Biscuits | |
| Pasta with Turkey, Leeks and Peas | 4-Mon. |
| Beef Barley Soup | 5-Tues. |
| Fresh Fruit | |
| Pork Chops, German-Style | 6-Wed |
| Sautéed Paprika Potato Rounds | |
| Cauliflower with Paprika Crumbs | |
| Chicken Creole / Brown Rice | 7-Thurs |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, good, for salads, 2 tbs | 1 |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 1 tbs | 6 |
| flour, 1 1/4 cup | 1,2,3 |
| oatmeal, 1/2 cup, or more flour | 3 |
| baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp | 3 |
| baking soda, 1/4 tsp | 3 |
| sugar, 1/2 tsp | 3 |
| fennel seeds, 1 tsp | 1 |
| dry mustard, 1/4 tsp | 1 |
| paprika, 2 - 3 tbs | 2,6 |
| chili powder, 1 tsp | 7 |
| bay leaves (laurel), 4 | 2.3,7 |
| dried basil, 1/2 tsp | 2 |
| dried chives, 1 tbs | 1 |
| dried marjoram, 1 tsp | 3 |
| dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp | 2,7 |
| dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp | 2 |
| dried tarragon, 2 tsp | 4 |
| dried thyme, 4 1/2 tsp | 1,2,3,6 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 tsp | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 1- 2 tbs | 6,7 |
| chicken stock, 4 cups (32oz, 960ml) | 1,2,4,6,7 |
| beef stock, 6 - 10 cups (48 - 80z, 1 - 2 l) | 3* |
| beef stock only if not making | |
| garlic, 9 - 10 cloves | 1,2,6,7 |
| onions, 6 - 7 | 1,2,3,6,7 |
| butter, 7 - 9 tbs | 1,3,6 |
| dried bread crumbs, 1/4 cup | 6 |
| capers, 2 tbs | 1 |
| Kalamata or black, Greek olives, 3 tbs chopped | 1 |
| lemon juice, 2 tbs | 1,3 |
| pasta, bite-size, 1 1/4 cups (4.2oz, 125gr) | 4 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 1 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 7 |
| barley, quick cooking, 3/4 cup (4.2oz, 120gr) | 3 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 1 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 2 |
Dairy |
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| milk, 1 1/4 cup, (10oz, 300ml) | 1,2,3 |
| shredded cheese, 3oz, (90gr) Cheddar? | 1,4 |
| eggs, 3 | 2 |
| Parmesan, a bit for shaving | 2 |
Produce |
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| leeks, 5 medium | 1,4 |
| carrots, 7 - 8 medium | 1,2,3 |
| celery, 4 ribs | 1,3 |
| cauliflower, 1 head (rest next week) | 1,6 |
| potatoes, 4 medium | 2,6 |
| mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 6,7 |
| green bell pepper, 1 | 7 |
| green beans, fresh or frozen, 8oz (240gr) | 3 |
| peas, frozen, 6oz (180gr) 1 cup check freezer | 4 |
| fresh fruit, your choice, for 2 | 5 |
Meat/Fish |
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| Prosciutto, 4 thin slices, (3oz, 90gr) | 1,2 |
| tuna steaks or filets, 12oz (360gr) total | 1 |
| lamb, suitable for braising, 14oz (420gr) | 2 |
| beef, for stewing or braising, 16oz (480gr) | 3 |
| or, if making stock: | |
| beef for stock, 2 - 3 lbs, (1000gr) short ribs, | 3** |
| bone-in chuck roast, soup meat | |
| turkey, cutlets, or tenderloin, 10oz (300gr) | 4 |
| pork chops, 12oz (360gr) | 6 |
| chicken breasts, boneless. skinless, 2 | 7 |
Other |
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| tomato sauce, 8oz (240ml) | 2 |
| whole tomatoes, 30oz (900gr) | 3,7 |
| white wine, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) | 1,4 |
| beer or red wine, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) | 6 |
| if making stock: | |
| 1 more onion, 1 more carrot, 3 more bay | 3** |
| 1 bouquet garni, celery rib or tops | |
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