MENU:
- GARLIC-LIME CHICKEN WITH OLIVES
- ROASTED RED POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY
- ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
- MEXICAN LASAGNA
- MIXED GREENS WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE
- CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
- GOOEY MOZZARELLA-GARLIC BREAD
- RED RASPBERRY SHERBET
NOTE: Total amounts needed for certain ingredients are stated in parentheses, just in case you already have this item in your kitchen and do not need to buy it.
STAPLE PANTRY ITEMS (Always make sure you have these staples on hand - these are essentials ingredients you should always need) Salt, preferably kosher Ground black pepper Oils (extra-virgin or virgin olive oil, corn, vegetable) Jar of minced garlic/peeled garlic cloves (5 teaspoons or 5 cloves) Cooking spray
PRODUCE 1 large onion (1 cup diced) 2 limes (4 tablespoons juice) 6 to 8 small red potatoes 1 bunch fresh rosemary (1 tablespoon minced) 1 pound fresh asparagus spears 1 bunch fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons chopped) 1 bag mixed lettuce greens (6 cups) 1 large head or 1 bag Romaine lettuce (6 cups chopped) 1 container cherry or grape tomatoes (1 cup) 1 bunch scallions (4 whole scallions)
FRUITS 1 (10-ounce bag) frozen raspberries MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc) Molasses (1 tablespoon) Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons) Ground cumin (1 1/2 teaspoons, plus 1/4 teaspoon) Dried oregano (1 teaspoon) Greek olives, such as kalamata (1/2 cup pitted and sliced) Reduced-sodium chicken broth (2 cups) 1 small container mild, medium or hot salsa (1/2 cup) 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies Ground chili powder (1 teaspoon) Cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon) 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons) Garlic powder (2 teaspoons) Anchovy paste (1 teaspoon) Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
CHEESE & DAIRY 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, regular or lowfat (1 cup) 1 bag shredded Monterey Jack cheese, regular or lowfat (1 cup) 1 bag shredded cheddar cheese, regular or lowfat (1 cup) Grated Parmesan cheese (2 1/2 tablespoons) 1 bag shredded or 1 small ball mozzarella cheese, regular or part-skim (1 cup shredded) Lowfat milk (2 cups)
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES Herb-seasoned croutons (1 cup) 1 loaf Italian or French bread
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