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Menu for the Week |
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| Gratin of Leeks with Ham | 1-Fri. |
| Baked Tilapia or Sole with Lemon Butter | |
| Barley with Red Onion and Olives | |
| Cauliflower with Lemon | |
| Cheese and Pepper Mini Frittatas | 2-Sat. |
| Braised Pork Chops with Spanish Rice | |
| Beef and Cheddar Quiche | 3-Sun. |
| Moroccan Chicken Stew | 4-Mon. |
| Turkey and Pasta with Mustard Sauce | 5-Tues. |
| Cauliflower with Butter & Herbs | |
| Smoked Salmon with Traditional Garnish | 6-Wed |
| Standing Rib Roast / Yorkshire Pudding | |
| Cauliflower Parmesan | |
| Bûche de Noël recipe not included | |
| Smoked Salmon Salad | 7-Thurs |
| Glazed Ham with Mustard Sauce | |
| Scalloped Potatoes | |
| Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts | |
| Bûche de Noël, Christmas Cookies | |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| good olive oil, 1/3 cup | 7 |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 2 tbs | 4,5 |
| flour, 1 cup | 6 |
| sugar, 1/4 cup | 7 |
| brown sugar, 1 cup | 7 |
| nutmeg, 1 pinch | 7 |
| dry mustard, 2 - 3 tbs | 7 |
| garlic powder, 1/2 tsp | 6 |
| paprika, 2 tsp | 3,4 |
| chili powder, 2 tsp | 2 |
| cumin, 1/2 tsp | 4 |
| cinnamon, 1/4 tsp | 4 |
| dried basil. 1 tsp | 5 |
| dried chives, 1 1/2 tsp | 1,7 |
| dried oregano, 1 tsp | 3 |
| dried tarragon, 2 tsp | 1,6,7 |
| dried thyme, 4 tsp | 1,,6,7 |
| tomato paste, 2 tbs | 3 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbs | 2,6 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 2 tsp | 1,7 |
| whole-grain mustard, 2 tbs | 5 |
| horseradish, 1 tbs | 6 |
| chicken stock, 4 1/4 cups (34oz, 1020ml) | 1,2,4,5 |
| beef stock, 2 cups (16oz, 480ml) or more | 3,6,7 |
| garlic, 8 - 9 cloves | 2,3,4,7 |
| onions, 4 - 5 | 2,3,4,7 |
| shallots, 5 - 6 | 5,7 |
| butter, 11 - 12 tbs | 1,5,7 |
| olives, black, dry-cured, 1/4 cup | 1 |
| olives, green, stuffed, 1/2 cup | 4,7 |
| capers, 4 tbs | 6,7 |
| barley, quick-cooking, 1/2 cup (2.8oz, 80gr) | 1 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1 cup (6.6oz, 190gr) | 2,3 |
| pasta, bite-size, 1 1/4 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) | 5 |
Dairy |
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| crème fraiche, 1 cup (8oz, 240gr) | 1,5,6 |
| substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream | |
| milk, 3 1/4 cup (26oz, 780ml) | 3,6,7 |
| Gruyère cheese, 7oz (210gr) | 1,2,7 |
| eggs, 12 | 2,3,6,7 |
| Parmesan, 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) | 6 |
| Cheddar cheese, 1 1/4 cup (5oz, 150gr) | 3 |
Produce |
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| cauliflower, medium head, 1 | 1,5,6 |
| leeks, small - medium, 3 | 1 |
| lemon, for juice, salad, 2 | 1,6,7 |
| red onion, small, 1 | 1,6 |
| potatoes, 5 medium | 4,7 |
| lettuce, for 2 small salads | 6 |
| carrot, 1 medium | 4 |
| Brussels sprouts, 20 - 25 | 7 |
| green bell pepper, 1 | 2,3 |
| red bell pepper, 1 | 3,4 |
| sweet potato, small - medium, 1 | 4 |
| ginger, small piece | 4 |
| celery, 1 rib, optional | 2 |
| frozen peas, no sauce, 1 cup (6oz, 180gr) | 2 |
Meat/Fish |
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| Prosciutto, 3 slices (3oz, 90gr) | 1 |
| tilapia or other white fish, 12oz (360gr) | 1 |
| smoked salmon, 10oz (300gr) | 6,7 |
| standing beef rib roast, 32oz (2000gr) | 6 |
| could substitute beef tenderloin | |
| small ham, 3 - 4 lbs, (1500gr) | 7 |
| turkey, small pieces or cutlets, 10oz (300gr) | 5 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 2 | 4 |
| pork chops, boneless, 12oz (360gr) | 2 |
| ground beef, 8oz (240gr) | 3 |
Other |
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| bread, whole wheat 2 slices | 6 |
| chestnuts, fresh or canned, 15oz (450gr) | 7 |
| almonds, 1/3 cup | 4 |
| whole tomatoes, 15oz (450gr) | 2 |
| Christmas cookies | all |
| Christmas dessert - Bûche de Noël | 6,7 |
| white wine, 5 tbs | 1 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| cider vinegar, 1/4 cup | 7 |
| tarragon white wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 7 |
| red wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 7 |