Menu of the week: recipe ideas from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November

There is still time to buy the most beautiful squash from the market stalls and to cook the apple into a cake. This time of year, as the bitter cold of winter approaches, triggers our desire for soups and veloutés. These light recipes are ideal before starting a good stew. You will have understood, this week, we are continuing autumn with amber-colored recipes, with warm flavors.

WHAT MENU FOR THE WEEK?

Monday

Carrot salad with candied lemon, herbed yogurt
Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Pear compote, crunchy oats

Tuesday

Broccoli soup, cheddar and smoked brisket chips
Spiced Apple and Pear Cake

Wednesday

Porcini mushroom carpaccio, tiles and peanut sauce
Cod curry with sweet and savory coconut milk
Apple, chestnut and vanilla compote

THURSDAY

Pumpkin and peanut soup
Beef meatballs, thyme potatoes
Chocolate mousse, praline, caramelized pumpkin seeds

Friday

Pan-fried with two apples and button mushrooms
Herb and Berry Omelette
Pumpkin and pecan cookies

SATURDAY

Carrot, coral lentil and spice soup
Lamb shoulder with Goan spices, basmati rice
Pumpkin pie with speculoos

Sunday

Sweet potato pancakes
Normandy-style free-range chicken
Squash crème brûlée

YOUR SHOPPING LIST FOR THE WEEK

During this autumn period, we don’t skimp on vegetables or spices.

Before going out to face the rain, we check that we still have flour, sugar, olive oil, salt and pepper left.

At the greengrocer, on the vegetable side, we plan to fill our shopping cart well. On the list: carrots, broccoli, yellow turnips, parsnips, leeks, celery stalks, small onions, garlic cloves, blond mushrooms, new potatoes, butternut squash, tomatoes, button and Greek mushrooms, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and organic pumpkin.

As for fruits, it will be lemons, pears, apples and pineapples.

At the grocery store, many herbs and spices will be necessary for your preparations. You will need garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, chives, ground cardamom, thyme, bay leaves, Madras curry and ground cinnamon, nutmeg and dried chilli.

Finally, dry goods. Take breadcrumbs, oatmeal, vegetable stock, pumpkin seeds, canned peeled tomatoes, seitan, eggs, tomato paste, coconut milk and grapeseed oil. For drinks, have farm cider and pineapple juice. As for preparing desserts, you will need maple syrup, dark chocolate and some crushed hazelnuts.

As for dairy products, think about three different types of cream: liquid cream, raw cream and 30% fat cream. Then, we take Greek yogurt, grated cheddar and semi-skimmed milk.

At the butcher’s, we choose smoked brisket, ground beef, lamb shoulder and some free-range chicken thighs.

At the fishmonger, you will only need cod fillets.

Finally, a full load of groceries wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the bakery. We stop there for a minute to buy a nice loaf of white sandwich bread.

Good week !