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 container peeled garlic cloves (1/2 cup)
1 butternut squash (2 cups diced)
1 onion (1/2 cup diced)
1 small bunch fresh sage (3 tablespoons chopped)
1 small bunch parsley (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 package arugula leaves (1 cup chopped)
1 red bell pepper (1/4 cup diced)
1 small bunch scallions (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 small bunch cilantro leaves (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 lemon (1 tablespoon juice)
FRUITS
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
1 small package bacon (2 slices)
1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin
1 pound calamari rings
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 container reduced-sodium chicken broth (2 cups)
1 small bottle dry sherry (1/4 cup)
1 small box cornstarch (1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons)
1 small container seasoned dry bread crumbs (1/2 cup)
1 pound angel hair pasta
1 jar dried oregano (2 teaspoons)
1 box instant rice (1 cup)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 jar diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 cup)
6 burrito-size flour tortillas, regular or flavored
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 jar ground cumin (1/2 teaspoon)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 pint crumbed blue cheese (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1 package shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup)
BREADS, CAKES & PASTRIES
MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
