MENU:
- PASTA SHELLS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
- OVEN-BAKED "FRIED" CHICKEN
- GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH FRESH CHIVES
- BARBECUE-ROASTED SALMON
- ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC COUSCOUS
- MIXED GREENS WITH TOMATO-GINGER DRESSING
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 peeled garlic cloves (10)
Cooking spray
Unsalted butter
PRODUCE
4 small eggplants OR 2 large (about 1/2 pound each)
1 bunch fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried (4 tablespoons chopped fresh)
1 bunch fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried (2 tablespoons chopped fresh)
1 bunch fresh basil (1/2 cup chopped)
1 bunch fresh parsley (1/4 cup chopped)
1 bunch fresh chives (2 tablespoons chopped)
1 bag/box frozen green peas (2 cups)
4 large red bliss potatoes
4 ears fresh cob corn (2 cups), or 1 bag/box frozen whole kernel corn
1 bunch green onions (1/4 cup chopped)
1 large ripe plum tomato
1 small piece fresh ginger (1 tablespoon minced)
6 cups mixed greens (any combination of Romaine, Red leaf, Bibb, Boston lettuces, mustard greens, spinach)
FRUITS
1 lemon (2 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoons zest)
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
4 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts in water
1 pound uncooked medium or large (not jumbo) pasta shells
1 jar roasted red peppers (1 cup chopped)
3 cans or 1 carton Reduced-sodium chicken broth (2
1/2 cups)
1 bottle Balsamic vinegar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1 jar Dijon mustard (4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons)
Instant oats (2/3 cup)
Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
Mustard powder (1 teaspoon)
Paprika (1 teaspoon)
Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
Dried thyme (1/2 teaspoon)
Light brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
Chili powder (4 teaspoons)
Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Uncooked couscous (1 cup)
Pimento (2 tablespoons chopped)
Oil-packed sundried tomatoes (1/4 cup chopped)
CHEESE & DAIRY
Grated Parmesan cheese (8 tablespoons)
Lowfat buttermilk (1/2 cup)
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES
N/A
MISCELLANEOUS
1/4 cup orange juice
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
