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SHOPPING LISTNOTE: 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)
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Jar preminced garlic
Cooking spray
Unsalted butter
PRODUCE
1 onion
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 small bunch fresh parsley (2 tablespoons)
1 red onion (1/2 cup thinly sliced)
FRUITS
1 lime
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pound large or jumbo shrimp
1 small package turkey bacon (4 slices)
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 container cornmeal or crispy breadcrumbs (Recommended: Progresso1/4 cup)
1 jar salt-free lemon and herb seasoning (2 teaspoons)
2 (6-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts
1 can white beans (1/2 cup)
1 bottle prepared barbecue sauce (1 cup)
1 container cornmeal (1/3 cup)
1 jar dried sage (1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 jar baking powder (1 1/4 teaspoons)
1 box baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
1 jar dried thyme (2 teaspoons dried thyme)
2 quarts reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 cups)
1 bottle cider vinegar (3 tablespoons)
1 jar Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
1 container raisins (1/2 cup)
1 packaged coleslaw mix
1 small can sliced black olives (1/2 cup)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 pint size container buttermilk (1/2 cup)
1 carton eggs (2 large egg whites)
1 small container sour cream (1/3 cup)
1 package crumbled blue cheese (1/4 cup)
1 pack shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 cup)
1 pack shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup)
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES
1 pound refrigerated or frozen pizza crust or bread dough
MISCELLANEOUS
1 bag frozen peas (1 cup)
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)