MENU:
- HONEY BAKED HAM WITH MANDARIN ORANGES
- STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY WITH GINGER AND GARLIC
- ROASTED TURKEY WITH PAPAYA-CRANBERRY SALSA
- SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE WITH CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES
- HAZELNUT COOKIES WITH APRICOT PRESERVES
- CRANBERRY FIZZLE (CRANBERRY JUICE, WINE, SELTZER)
NOTE: Total amounts needed for certain ingredients are stated in parentheses, just in case you already have these items in your kitchen and do not need to buy them.
STAPLE PANTRY ITEMS (Always make sure you have these staples on hand - these are essential ingredients you should always need.)
Salt, preferably kosher
Ground black pepper
Olive oil
Granulated sugar (2 teaspoons)
Jar of minced garlic/peeled garlic cloves (4 cloves OR 4 teaspoons minced)
PRODUCE
3 limes
1 small piece fresh ginger (1 tablespoon minced)
2 to 3 heads (depending on size) fresh bok choy (8 cups chopped)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 bunch fresh mint
2 to 3 bunches (depending on size) broccoli rabe (8 cups chopped)
FRUITS
2 fresh papaya (2 cups diced)
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
1 (4-pound) fully cooked, boneless ham
1 pound whole cooked turkey breast meat
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
Honey (1/2 cup)
Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons)
Ground cloves (1/4 teaspoon)
Reduced-sodium soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
Pickled jalapenos (2 tablespoons minced)
Rice or white wine vinegar (1 tablespoon)
Ground cumin (1/2 teaspoon)
Crushed red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup
Sweetened dried cranberries (1/4 cup)
Toasted, skinned hazelnuts (1 cup)
Apricot preserves (1/2 cup)
CHEESE & DAIRY
2 cups milk
MISCELLANEOUS
1 (18-ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Cranberry juice (2 cups)
Seltzer water (1 cup)
White wine (4 to 6 ounces)
Instant hot cocoa mix
Peppermint Schnapps (optional)
Peppermint sticks
1 (11-ounce) bag semi sweet chocolate chips
