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
Oils (extra-virgin or virgin olive oil, corn, vegetable)
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Jar preminced garlic
Cooking spray
Unsalted butter
PRODUCE
1 large fennel bulb
2 medium oranges
1 bunch asparagus (1 cup cooked)
1 bunch fresh parsley (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 bunch fresh basil (2 tablespoons chopped)
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
1 pound sweet turkey sausage
2 pound pork loin
12 ounces pork loin (cooked and shredded)
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
2 pounds ziti noodles
2 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with seasonings (green pepper and onion or garlic and oregano, or any flavor you want)
Dried thyme (3 teaspoons)
Dried rosemary (2 teaspoons)
Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
Greek olives (such as Kalamata, 1/2 cup pitted )
Sherry vinegar (2 tablespoons)
Honey (2 tablespoons)
Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons)
Red wine vinegar (1 tablespoon)
Ketchup (1/4 cup)
Gherkin pickles (2 tablespoons)
1 can baby corn
1 jar oil-packed sun dried tomatoes (1/2 cup)
1 bottled Italian or Caesar dressing (1/2 cup)
1 jar chunky peanut butter (1/4 cup)
1 bottle chocolate syrup or chocolate fudge sauce (2 tablespoons)
Sweetened dried cranberries (2 tablespoons)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 (15-ounce) container regular or part-skim ricotta cheese
Part-skim mozzarella cheese (5 1/2 cups grated, divided)
Grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
4 thick slices Swiss cheese
Light sour cream (1/4 cup)
Frozen yogurt or ice cream (2 cups, any flavor)
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES
4 Kaiser rolls
