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
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (1 tablespoon chopped)
1/2 bunch fresh parsley (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 small bunch fresh chives (2 tablespoons chopped)
FRUITS
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces each
1 carton eggs (2 eggs)
1 flank steak, about 1 1/4 pounds
1 package bacon (4 slices)
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 container panko crumbs or unseasoned dry bread crumbs (1 cup)
1 jar or can tomato sauce (2 cups)
1 tube wasabi paste (2 teaspoons)
1 jar chili powder (1 teaspoon)
1 jar ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
1 jar triple peppercorns (recommended: peppercorn mélange) (2 tablespoons)
1 jar garlic flakes (2 teaspoons)
1 small bottle balsamic vinegar (1/2 cup)
1 pint container reduced-sodium beef broth (1/2 cup)
1 small box cornstarch (2 teaspoons)
1 small bottle liquid smoke (1 teaspoon)
1 small bottle hot sauce (1 teaspoon)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 pint container grated Parmesan (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1 package shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
1 pint sour cream (1 cup)
1 pint container crumbled blue cheese (1/3 cup)
BREADS, CAKES & PASTRIES
1 pound fresh or frozen pizza or bread dough
MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
