Menu for the Week |
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| Bacalao a la Marinera (Fisherman's Cod) | 1 |
| Braised Lamb / Chickpeas, Butternut Squash | 2 |
| Chili | 3 |
| Chicken Stroganoff with Pasta | 4 |
| Turkey Cutlets with Sherry and Almonds | 5 |
| Sautéed Sausage and Butternut Squash | 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 1 - 2 tbs | 4,5 |
| white flour, 3/8th cup | 4,5 |
| chili powder, 2 - 3 tbs | 3 |
| paprika, 2 tbs | 2,4,6 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp optional | 3 |
| dried basil, 1 tbs | 3 |
| bay leaves, (laurel) 9 leaves | 1,2,3 |
| dried oregano, 1 1/2 tbs | 3,6 |
| dries rosemary, 1 tsp | 2 |
| dried sage, 2 tsp | 6 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 4 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 1 tbs | 4 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 1 - 2 tbs | 3,6 |
| chicken stock, 2 3/4 cups (30oz, 600ml) | 4,5,6 |
| beef base or cubes, 2 tsp or 1/2 cup beef broth | 3 |
| butter, 1 tbs | 5 |
| garlic, 12 - 13 cloves | 1,2,3,6 |
| onions, 4 - 5 | 1,3,4,6 |
| shallots, 3 - 4 | 2 |
| Greek olives (dry-cured black) 10 - 15 olives | 2 |
| dry bread crumbs, 2 tbs | 1 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 6 |
| pasta, bite-size, 1 1/4 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) | 4 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp | 6 |
Dairy |
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| yogurt, Greek or plain, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120gr) | 4 |
Produce |
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| butternut squash, small - medium | 2,6 |
| mushrooms, 4oz (120gr) | 4 |
| green bell peppers, 2 medium | 3 |
Meat/Fish |
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| cod, or other firm white fish, 12oz (360gr) | 1 |
| lamb, suitable for braising, 12oz (360gr) | 2 |
| boneless shoulder, or 16oz (480gr) ribs | |
| ground beef (course) 16oz (480gr mince) | 3 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless | 4 |
| turkey cutlets. 12oz (360gr) total | 5 |
| sausages, any type, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 6 |
Other |
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| almonds, slivered / chopped, 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) | 1,5 |
| whole tomatoes, 60oz (1800gr) | 1,2,3, |
| chickpeas, 15oz (450gr) | 2,3 |
| red kidney beans, 30oz, (900gr) or chili beans | 3 |
| navy beans in tomato sauce, 15oz (450gr) | 3 |
| green chiles. 4oz (120gr) | 3 |
| tomato juice, 16 - 24oz (500 - 720ml) | 3 |
| white wine, 2/3 cup (5oz, 150ml) | 1,2 |
| sherry, 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) | 5 |
