MENU:
- CHICKEN POT PIE
- LETTUCE WEDGE WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
- MAC N? CHEESE
- HAWAIIAN PIZZA
- TOMATOES WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL
- CHOCOLATE CAKE
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 of minced garlic/peeled garlic cloves
Cooking spray
Unsalted butter
PRODUCE
Onion (1 cup chopped)
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
4 medium red potatoes
1/2 cup frozen corn
Fresh basil or torn leaves (1/4 cup chopped)
FRUITS
Pineapple (1 cup diced)
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
4 boneless chicken breast halves
Baked ham (1 cup diced)
Shredded or cubed cooked chicken breast, from rotisserie or grilled breast (2 cups)
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
Paprika (1/4 teaspoon)
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Reduced-sodium chicken broth (1 cup)
1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon)
Ground nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon)
Hot sauce, optional (1 to 2 drops)
Plain dry bread crumbs (1/4 cup)
Balsamic vinegar, preferably aged (1 tablespoon)
1 12-ounce jar of roasted red peppers
Brown sugar (1 3/4 cups)
Cocoa (3/4 cup)
Baking powder (1 1/2 teaspoon)
Baking soda (1 1/2 teaspoon)
Vanilla (1 teaspoon)
Confectioners? sugar
CHEESE & DAIRY
3 eggs
Lowfat or fat-free sour cream (1/2 cup)
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated skim milk
Grated sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces or about 1/2 cup)
Grated parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
Shredded Monterey jack cheese or Pepper jack cheese (1 1/2 cup)
Buttermilk (1 1/4 cup)
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES
Prepared pizza crust (such as Boboli)
MISCELLANEOUS
1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust
Dry white wine (1/4 cup)
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
