weekly grocery list

Tune in and cook along with Rachael this week! Here's a list of all the ingredients in the dishes you’ll see Rachael prepare every day. Watch the show to find out what's for dinner each night, and then check back online for in depth step-by-step instructions.

monday

May 5, 2008

Ham and Cheese Mac

1 pound cavatappi-shaped pasta
1 bunch asparagus
Salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups milk
1/4 cup hot sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
3/4 pound thickly sliced French ham, chopped
A handful parsley, chopped
4 sprigs tarragon, chopped
2 handfuls Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
For the salad:
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (eyeball it)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (eyeball it)
1 shallot, finely chopped
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 English or European seedless cucumber, cut in half lengthwise then thinly sliced into half moons

tuesday

May 6, 2008

Thai-licious Turkey Sliders

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast
4 thin scallions, finely chopped
1-inch knob ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 small red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (substitute 1 jalapeño if unavailable)
1 tablespoon (a palmful) ground coriander
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1 egg yolk
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
8 small crusty rolls, 3-inch diameter
For the Thai Satay Slaw:
1 rounded tablespoon peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup store-bought sweet chili sauce or combine 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into thin strips
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup basil, shredded or torn
1 bag exotic chips, such as Terra Brand (optional)

Pimiento Cheese and Celery Sticks

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces (about 1 cup) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces (about 1 cup) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper
Celery sticks

wednesday

May 7, 2008

Ratatouille

2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
2 jarred whole roasted red peppers, chopped
1 small (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Salt and ground black pepper
2 small yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 small green squash, thinly sliced
2 small eggplant, thinly sliced
2 to 3 small Yukon gold potatoes or a handful of baby Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
3 to 4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed

thursday

May 8, 2008

Sweet Red or Yellow Drunken Pasta

2 bottles dry red wine, if using red beets, or 2 bottles dry white wine, for golden beets
1 1/2 pounds red or golden beets
3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
Salt and ground black pepper
1 pound thick spaghetti, such as Barilla
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped chives, garnish
Parmigiano Reggiano, for passing

Fried Goat Cheese Salad

Flour, for coating
1 egg, beaten with a splash of water
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 8-ounce log plain goat cheese, well-chilled
5 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and ground black pepper
1 heart romaine, chopped
2 cups beet greens, coarsely chopped or baby arugula

Italian Eggs Benedict

2 cups biscuit mix, such as Bisquick, plus a little extra for dusting
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped
5 eggs, divided
1/2 cup milk, half-and-half or cream (whatever you put into your morning coffee)
Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 pint red and yellow grape tomatoes
Salt and ground black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, grated or finely chopped
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar (eyeball it)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup (about 4 handfuls) fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup (about a handful) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 cups arugula
8 thin slices of good quality ham, such as rosemary ham