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 bag frozen green peas (1/2 cup)
1 bunch basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
4 to 6 shallots
1 package grape or cherry tomatoes (2 cups, halved)
1 bunch parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
1 red onion (1/2 cup, chopped)
1 garlic head (3 to 4 cloves, minced)
1 broccoli head (2 cups, florets)
3 carrots (1 cup, sliced)
1 lemon (1 teaspoon, finely grated)
1 package mushrooms, sliced (1 cup)
FRUITS
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each)
4 sole fillets (about 5 ounces each)
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 (15-ounce) can white beans
2 boxes reduced-sodium chicken broth (2 1/4 cups)
1 package dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
1 package dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
1 can candied nuts (pecans, walnuts, peanuts) (8 tablespoons)
1 (1-pound) package of penne pasta
1 jar roasted red peppers (1 cup, diced)
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 box rice, regular or instant (1 cup)
1 package ground paprika
1 can cherry pie filling (1 cup)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 package shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 cup)
1 carton heavy cream (1/2 cup)
1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt or light ice cream (1 cup)
1 package non-dairy whipped topping or whipped cream (1 cup)
1 package grated Parmesan (1/3 cup)
BREADS, CAKES & PASTRIES
MISCELLANEOUS
1 jar prepared basil pesto (1/2 cup)
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
