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Menu for the Week |
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| Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce | Day 1 |
| Mushroom Risotto | |
| Broccoli with Shallots and Mustard | |
| Roast Cornish Hens with Herb Sauce | Day 2 |
| Potato and Garlic Gratin | |
| Sautéed Brussels Sprouts | |
| Spaghetti with Ginger Meatballs | Day 3 |
| Brussels Sprouts with Butter and Pepper | |
| Pork Chops with Capers | Day 4 |
| Quinoa with Mushrooms | |
| Sautéed Carrots | |
| Chicken Breasts, Sweet and Sour | Day 5 |
| Fried Potatoes and Onions | |
| Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan | |
| Stuffed Bell Peppers, Oriental Style | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 3 tbs | 5,6 |
| white flour, 1/4 cup | 2,4 |
| brown sugar, 2 tbs | 5 |
| chili powder, 1/2 tsp | 1 |
| paprika, 1 tsp | 3 |
| bay leaves, (laurel) 5 leaves | 2,5 |
| dried parsley, 2 tbs | 1,3 |
| dried savory, 2 tbs | 2 |
| dried tarragon, 2 tbs | 2 |
| dried thyme, 3 - 4 tbs | 1,2,3 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 tbs | 3 |
| whole grain mustard, 2 tsp | 1 |
| soy sauce, 3 - 4 tbs | 3,6 |
| tomato paste, 1 tbs | 3 |
| capers, 3 tbs | 4 |
| chicken stock, 5 cups (40oz, 1200ml) | 1,2,4,5,6 |
| beef stock, 2 1/4 cups (18oz, 480ml) | 4,6 |
| butter, 6 - 7 tbs | 1,2,3,4 |
| garlic, 20 - 22 cloves | all |
| onions, 4 - 5 | 1,3,5,6 |
| shallots, 7 - 8 | 1,2,4 |
| dry bread crumbs, 4 tbs | 3 |
| Arborio rice, 1/2 cup (3.5oz, 100gr) | 1 |
| brown rice, quick cooking, 1/3 cup (2.2oz, 65gr) | 6 |
| quinoa, 1/2 cup (3.5oz, 100gr) | 4 |
spaghetti, 3.5oz (100gr) |
3 |
| red wine vinegar, 3 tbs | 5 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 1 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbs | 3 |
| sesame oil, 1 tsp | 3 |
Dairy |
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| yogurt, Greek or plain, 7/8 cup (7oz, (210gr) | 1,2 |
| Parmesan, 3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) | 1,5 |
| eggs, 1 | 3 |
Produce |
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| broccoli, 1 medium head | 1,5 |
| red bell pepper, medium | 1,3 |
| bell pepper, for stuffing, any color, 2 | 6 |
| mushrooms, forest or field, 6oz (180gr) | 1,4 |
| tomato, 1 | 1 |
| potatoes, 4 medium | 2,5 |
| Brussels sprouts, 24 - 28 | 2,3 |
| ginger, small piece | 3,6 |
| carrots, 2 - 3 | 4 |
| celery, 1 rib optional | 6 |
Meat/Fish |
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| salmon, fillets, 12oz total (360gr) | 1 |
| Cornish hens, 2 small (or 1 larger) | 2 |
| ground beef, 16oz (480gr mince) | 3,6 |
| pork chops, boneless, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 4 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 5 |
Other |
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| tomatoes, whole, 15oz (450gr) | 3 |
| water chestnuts, small tin or can | 6 |
| white wine, 1 1/3 cup (11oz, 330ml) | 1,2,4 |
| red wine, 3 tbs | 5 |
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