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)
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Jar preminced garlic
Cooking spray
Unsalted butter
PRODUCE
1 package sliced mushrooms, button or cremini (2 cups)
1 yellow onion (1/2 cup chopped)
1 garlic head (2 cloves)
1 bunch parsley (1/2 cup chopped)
1 bunch thyme (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 bunch rosemary leaves (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 bunch cilantro leaves (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 bunch scallions (1/4 cup chopped)
2 lemons (2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
FRUITS
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 turkey (about 12 pounds)
4 tuna steaks (about 5 ounces each)
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 box reduced-sodium chicken broth (1 1/2 cups or more as needed)
1 package poultry seasoning (2 teaspoons)
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 can salsa (1/2 cup)
1 package ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
1 bottle lemon juice (1/4 cup)
1 bottle lime juice (1/4 cup)
1 package Hot mustard powder
1 bottle reduced-sodium soy sauce (1/4 cup)
1 tube Wasabi paste (2 teaspoons)
1 bottle sesame oil (2 teaspoons)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 cup grated Parmesan (1/2 cup)
1 carton of eggs (1 egg)
1 package shredded pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 cup)
1 package shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 cup)
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES
2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts
1 loaf bread (French or Italian baguette or artisan bread)
MISCELLANEOUS
1 package wonton wrappers (16 to 20)
1 can lemonade concentrate
1 bottle tequila (2 cups)
1 bottle orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) (1 cup)
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
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