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Menu for the Week |
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| Artichokes with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette | 1-Fri. |
| Seared Scallops with Browned Shallots | |
| Sesame Brown Rice with Mangetout (Snow Peas) | |
| Ham and Chive Mini Frittatas | 2-Sat. |
| Brined, Grilled Pork Tenderloin | |
| New Potato 'Oven Fries' | |
| Sautéed Asparagus with Tarragon Yogurt Sauce | |
| Asparagus and Chevre (Goat Cheese) Quiche | 3-Sun. |
| Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar | |
| Warm Spring Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken | 4-Mon. |
| Grilled Pork Chops / Spinach, Cannellini Salad | 5-Tues. |
| Caesar Pasta Salad with Flank Steak | 6-Wed |
| Sautéed Chicken Breasts / Bacon, Mushrooms | 7-Thurs |
| Braised New Potatoes | |
| Carrots with Butter and Chives | |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| olive oil, for salads, 14 tbs | 1,2,4,5,6 |
| cornstarch, corn flour, maizena, 1 - 2 tbs | 5,7 |
| sugar, 1 tbs | 3 |
| brown sugar, 2 tbs | 2 |
| molasses, 2 tbs | 2 |
| kosher or sea salt, for brining, 2 tbs | 2 |
| chili powder, 1 tbs | 6 |
| paprika, 2 1/2 tsp | 1,2 |
| dry mustard, 1/4 tsp | 2 |
| garlic powder, 1 tsp | 2,6 |
| sesame seeds, 2 tsp | 1 |
| dried basil, 2 1/2 tsp | 1,5 |
| bay (laurel) leaves, 1 | 7 |
| dried fines herbes, 1 tsp | 1 |
| dried marjoram, 1 tsp | 2 |
| dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp | 5 |
| dried rosemary, 1 tsp | 2 |
| dried thyme, 1 tsp | 2 |
| Dijon-style mustard, 3 - 4 tbs | 1,2,4,5,6 |
| soy sauce, 1 - 2 tbs | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce, 4 - 5 tbs | 4,6 |
| mayonnaise, 1 tbs | 2 |
| chicken stock, 3 1/4 cups (26oz, 780ml) | 1,3,7 |
| garlic, 7 - 9 cloves depending on green garlic | 5,6,7 |
| onion, 1 | 7 |
| shallots, 3 | 1 |
| butter, 1 - 2 tbs | 1,7 |
| lemon juice, 2 tbs | 1,6 |
| brown rice, quick-cooking, 1 1/4 cup (6.6oz, 190gr) | 1,3 |
| pasta, bite-size, 2 1/2 cups (8.2oz, 250gr) | 4,6 |
| white Balsamic vinegar, 4 - 5 tbs | 2,3,4,7 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 2 tbs | 1 |
| red wine vinegar, 4 tbs | 4,5 |
| tarragon wine vinegar, 1 tbs | 6 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 2 tsp | 1 |
Dairy |
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| eggs, 7 | 2,3 |
| shredded cheese, 2/3 cup (2.5oz, 75gr) | 2,3 |
| yogurt, Greek or plain, 3/4 cup (6oz, 180gr) | 2,6 |
| chevre, goat cheese, aged, 4oz (120gr) | 3 |
| milk, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 3 |
| Parmesan cheese, 3 tbs | 6 |
Produce |
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| artichokes, globe, 2 | 1 |
| tomatoes, 3 - 4 | 1,3 |
| cherry tomatoes, 8oz (240gr) | 2,5,6 |
| red bell pepper, small, 1 | 1,5 |
| snow peas, mangetout, 8oz (240gr) | 1,4 |
| new potatoes, 20 - 30 small | 2,7 |
| or regular potatoes, medium, 4 | |
| asparagus, 24oz (720gr) | 2,3,4 |
| fava beans, 1lb in pods, 1/2 cup shelled | 4 |
| substitute edamame... or skip | |
| green garlic, 4, substitute green onion | 4 |
| spinach, for salad, 4oz (120gr) | 5 |
| red onion, 1 | 5 |
| mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 6,7 |
| avocado, 1 ripe for Wed. | 6 |
| carrots, medium, 3 | 7 |
| strawberries, 1 1/2 cups | 3 |
Fresh Herbs |
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| basil, 2 tbs | 3 |
| chives, 9 - 10 tbs | 2,3,4,6,7 |
| marjoram, 2 tbs | 5 |
| tarragon, 2 tsp | 2 |
| substitute dried | |
Meat/Fish |
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| scallops, large, 10oz (300gr) | 1 |
| Prosciutto, or other dry-cured ham, 6 - 8 slices | 2,3 |
| thin slices, 6oz (180gr) | |
| pork tenderloin, 14oz (420gr) | 2 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 4 | 4,7 |
| pork chops, boneless, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 5 |
| flank steak, or beef for stir-fry, 12oz (360gr) | 6 |
| bacon, 2 strips | 7 |
Other |
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| tomato sauce, 8oz (240ml) | 5 |
| white beans, cannellini, 15oz (450gr) | 5 |
| anchovies, 2 filets or anchovy paste, 1 tsp | 6 |
| optional - but we use it occasionally in summer | |
| white wine, 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) | 7 |