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4 dinners this week, week of Monday, October 19

  1. Gourmet Nachos, vegetarian half batch (Mon) · 2. Teriyaki Steak Bowls (Tue) · 3. Scuie Scuie (Wed) · 4. Fried Rice (Thu)

⚠️ Check the fridge and pantry first. Rice, soy sauce, oils, spices, butter, and eggs are verify-don't-rebuy. The Check First list at the bottom has the specifics.

🚨 Thursday needs vegetarian stir-fry sauce, not regular oyster sauce, which is made from oysters.

Produce

  • 2 avocados (½ Mon · 1 Tue)
  • 1 bunch cilantro (Mon, 2 tbsp)
  • 1 Roma tomato (Mon)
  • 1 jalapeño (Mon, ½ used)
  • 1 small red onion (Mon, ½ used)
  • 1 cucumber (Tue pickles)
  • 1 broccoli crown (Tue roast)
  • 2 carrots (Tue roast) ← buy a bag and the rest goes to smoothies
  • 1 red bell pepper (Tue roast)
  • 1 small knob fresh ginger (Tue, 1 tbsp)
  • 1 bunch scallions (Tue garnish · 2 for Thu)
  • 1 head garlic (3 cloves Tue · 3 cloves Wed · 2 cloves Thu)
  • 2 yellow onions (1 small Wed · 1 Thu)
  • 1 pint compari tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes (Wed)
  • 1 medium zucchini (Wed)
  • 1 pack fresh basil (Wed, ½ cup)
  • 1 bunch Italian parsley (Wed, ¼ cup)

Dairy & Cheese

  • 8 oz bag Mexican blend shredded cheese (Mon, 1 cup)
  • Small block Monterey Jack (Mon, ½ cup shredded)
  • Sour cream, ¼ cup (Mon) ← check: last week's tub may have enough
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella (Wed)
  • Parmesan, ½ cup grated + extra for the table (Wed) ← check for a wedge first
  • Butter, 2 tbsp (Wed, optional) ← likely have
  • Eggs, 3 (Thu) ← likely have

Meat & Seafood

  • 1 lb flank steak (Tue)
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, mild or hot (½ lb Wed · ½ lb Thu)

Veggie Proteins

  • 1 (14 oz) block extra-firm tofu (Tue)
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans (Wed)

Pantry & Dry Goods

  • 1 bag restaurant-style tortilla chips (Mon, about half used)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans (Mon, ½ used)
  • 1 small can sliced black olives (Mon)
  • Jasmine rice, 2½ cups dry (Tue, extra saved for Thu) ← check the pantry
  • 1 lb ditalini (Wed)
  • Brown sugar, 3 tbsp (Tue) ← likely have
  • Cornstarch, 1 tsp (Tue) ← likely have
  • Sugar, about 1 tbsp (Tue pickles · Thu) ← likely have

Sauces & Condiments

  • Soy sauce, ½ cup + 2 tbsp (Tue · Thu) ← check how much is left
  • Mirin, ¼ cup (Tue)
  • Rice vinegar, 2 tbsp (Tue pickles)
  • Toasted sesame oil, about 1½ tbsp (Tue · Thu)
  • Sriracha (Thu, table)
  • Olive oil, 3 tbsp + more for drizzling (Wed) ← likely have
  • Neutral oil (Tue tofu · Thu wok) ← likely have

Spices & Seasonings

  • Sesame seeds (Tue garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (Wed, table) ← likely have
  • Kosher salt, black pepper ← likely have

Frozen Items

  • 1 bag frozen peas and carrots (1 cup Wed · ½ cup Thu) ← the recipe calls for plain peas; the carrots won't hurt

Optional Toppings

  • Limes, for wedges (Mon)
  • Hot sauce or queso fresco (Mon)

Special Ingredients

  • Vegetarian stir-fry sauce, such as Lee Kum Kee mushroom "oyster" sauce (Thu, 1 tbsp). Replaces oyster sauce.

Check First — likely already in the house

  • Rice and soy sauce: the two most likely to run short. This week needs 2½ cups dry rice and about ⅔ cup soy sauce.
  • Parmesan and sour cream: there may be leftovers from last week.
  • Spices: red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper are all this week needs.
  • Butter, eggs, oils, sugars, cornstarch: glance before buying.
  • Smoothie greens: spinach and carrots. Use the rest of this week's carrots.

Verified against all four meals ✓

Walked Gourmet Nachos, Teriyaki Steak Bowls, Scuie Scuie, and Fried Rice (4-serving version) line by line.

Combined: Garlic (3 + 3 + 2 cloves → 1 head). Italian sausage (½ lb + ½ lb → 1 lb). Peas (1 cup + ½ cup → 1 bag). Yellow onions (1 + 1 → 2). Soy sauce (½ cup + 2 tbsp). Sesame oil (1 tbsp + 1 tsp). Scallions (garnish + 2 → 1 bunch). Avocados (½ + 1 → 2). Rice (2 cups + 3 cups cooked for Thursday → 2½ cups dry).

Changed from the recipes as written: Monday is a vegetarian half batch with no steak, so its steak rub and olive oil are off the list. On Tuesday, water replaces the sake, the roasted vegetables are broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper, and you cook extra rice. On Wednesday, Italian sausage and cannellini beans come from the recipe's add-ins, and the pepper flakes go to the table. On Thursday, vegetarian stir-fry sauce replaces oyster sauce, Wednesday's leftover sausage is your protein, a third egg is hers, and the sriracha goes to the table.

Timing reminders

  • 🔥 Monday: pre-bake the bare chips for 5 minutes.
  • 🧊 Tuesday: press the tofu first, for 15–30 minutes, while the sauce simmers.
  • 🍚 Tuesday: refrigerate the extra rice for Thursday.
  • 🍳 Wednesday: set aside half the sausage for Thursday.

Smoothies

  • Everyday: frozen mixed berries + spinach + carrots