Thyme for Cooking
Seasonal Weekly Menus & Shopping Lists
Healthy Food Fresh Ingredients Simple Recipes
Menu for the Week |
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| Salmon, Balsamic Glazed | Day 1 |
| Pasta with Sage | |
| Cauliflower with Paprika | |
| Steak with Marchand de Vin Sauce | Day 2 |
| Turned Potatoes and Carrots | |
| Chicken and Broccoli Risotto | Day 3 |
| Fresh Fruit | |
| Hungarian Pork Chops | Day 4 |
| Quinoa with Shallots and Herbs | |
| Roasted Acorn Squash | |
| Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli | Day 5 |
| Basmati Rice | |
| Chicken Stew with Sherry | Day 6 |
Pantry Items to Check |
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| olive oil | most |
| sea salt for finishing | often |
| cornstarch, (corn flour, maizena) 3 tbs | 2,5,6 |
| flour, 1/4 cup | 6 |
| dry mustard, 1/4 tsp | 1 |
| paprika, 2 - 3 tbs | 1,4,6 |
| dried basil. 1 tsp | 4 |
| dried bay (laurel) leaves, 3 | 4,6 |
| dried chives, 1 tsp | 1 |
| dried oregano, 2 tsp | 3,4 |
| dried rosemary, 1 tsp | 6 |
| dried sage, 2 tbs if no fresh | 1 |
| dried thyme, 2 1/2 tsp | 3,4,6 |
| soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbs | 5 |
| honey, 2 tbs | 1 |
| chicken stock, 4 3/8 cups (35oz, 1050ml) | 1,3,4,6 |
| beef stock, 2 3/4 cup (22oz, 660ml) | 2,4,5 |
| garlic, 9 - 10 cloves | 1,2,4,5,6 |
| shallots, 7 - 8 | 2,4,6 |
| onions, 3 - 4 | 3,4,5 |
| butter, 5 - 6 tbs | 2,3,4,5 |
| lemon juice, 1 tsp | 4 |
| pasta, bite size, farfalle, 1 cup (2.8oz, 80gr) | 1 |
| Arborio rice, 2/3 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) | 3 |
| quinoa, 1/2 cup (3.5oz, 100gr) | 4 |
| Basmati rice, 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) | 5 |
| Balsamic vinegar, 2 tbs | 1 |
| sesame or walnut oil, 1 tbs | 5 |
Dairy |
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| Parmesan, 4.5oz, (140gr) | 1,3 |
| Greek yogurt, 3oz (90gr) | 4 |
Produce |
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| sage leaves, fresh, 15 - 20 substitute 2 tbs dried | 1 |
| cauliflower, 1/3 head from last week | 1 |
| carrots, 5 | 2,6 |
| ginger, 1 small piece, 2" (5cm) | 5 |
| mushrooms, 8oz (240gr) | 2,3 |
| potatoes, 2 large, 2 medium | 2,6 |
| broccoli, 1 medium - large head | 3,5 |
| acorn squash, 1 | 4 |
| celery, 3 ribs | 5,6 |
| tomato, 1 | 5 |
| green bell pepper, 1/2 from last week | 5 |
| fresh fruit, for Day 3, your choice | 3 |
Meat/Fish |
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| salmon, filets, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 1 |
| beef steaks, filet mignon or tenderloin, | 2 |
| 4 1" (2.5cm) thick steaks, 14oz (420gr) total | |
| or other steak of choice | |
| Prosciutto, 5 - 6 thin slices | 2,3 |
| chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 3 | 3,6 |
| pork chops, boneless, 12oz (360gr) total weight | 4 |
| beef, for stir-fry, 10oz (300gr) | 5 |
Other |
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| 4oz (120gr) water chestnuts, small can (tin) | 5 |
| sherry, dry, 3/8 cup (3oz, 90ml) | 5,6 |
| red wine, 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) | 2 |
| white wine, 7/8 cup (7oz, 220ml) | 3,4 |