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 small package frozen corn (1/2 cup)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (3 tablespoons chopped)
1 onion (1 cup thinly sliced)
2 jalapeno or serrano peppers
1 bunch fresh parsley leaves (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 bunch scallions (1/4 cup chopped)
FRUITS
4 pineapple rounds, fresh or canned in juice, about 1-inch thick
1 mango
2 limes (2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice)
1 granny smith apple
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces each
1 1/4 pounds large or jumbo shrimp
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 box regular or instant rice (1 cup)
1 (14-ounce) can black beans (1/2 can needed)
1 jar prepared salsa (1/2 cup)
1 jar salt-free roasted garlic seasoning (recommended: McCormick)
1 pint reduced-sodium chicken broth (1 cup)
1 jar bay leaves (2 needed)
1 small container cornstarch (2 teaspoons)
1 jar ground cumin (2 teaspoons)
1 jar garlic powder (2 teaspoons)
1 bottle balsamic vinegar (1/3 cup)
1 small jar Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons)
1 small jar honey (2 teaspoons)
1 jar roasted red peppers (1/3 cup chopped)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 package shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 1/2 cups)
1 pint container light sour cream (1/2 cup)
6 ounces Brie cheese
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES
8 flour tortillas
8 slices challah bread, about 1/2-inch thick
MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
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