MENU:
- BEEF AND CHEESE LASAGNA
- GREEN PEAS WITH MINT
- BEEF TACOS WITH MANGO-HOT PEPPER SALSA
- ADOBO RICE AND BLACK BEANS
- SLOPPY JOE SANDWICHES
- SWEET POTATO FRIES
- MINI SPONGE CAKES WITH MANDARIN-BLUEBERRY FILLING AND WHIPPED CREAM
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
Olive oil (1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons)
Jar of minced garlic/peeled garlic cloves
Cooking spray
PRODUCE
1 onion (1 cup chopped)
1 bunch fresh mint
1 bunch cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper
1 red onion (2 tablespoons minced)
1 lime
1 head Romaine lettuce or 1 bag Romaine hearts (1 cup shredded)
1 green bell pepper
2 large sweet potatoes
FROZEN FOODS
1 bag or box frozen corn kernels (1 cup)
1 bag frozen green peas (3 cups)
FRUITS
1 pint blueberries (1/2 cup)
1 to 2 fresh mangoes (2 cups diced)
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
3 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 box (12 sheets) uncooked lasagna noodles
Dried basil (1 tablespoon)
Dried oregano (1 tablespoon)
Chili powder (1 1/2 teaspoons)
Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
Crushed red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
Chili powder (1 tablespoon)
Cayenne pepper (1/8 teaspoon)
Adobo seasoning with cumin (1 teaspoon)
3 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
8 taco shells
1 cup instant brown rice
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
Ketchup (1/2 cup)
Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 (28-ounce) container ricotta cheese (regular or part-skim)
1 (8-ounce) bag grated mozzarella cheese (regular or part-skim)
1 egg
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (1/4 cup)
Grated cheddar cheese, regular or reduced-fat (1 cup)
1 small container Sour cream, regular or reduced-fat (1/2 cup)
Whipped cream or whipped topping (1 cup)
BREADS, CAKES, & PASTRIES
4 Kaiser rolls, halved
1 package (4) round mini sponge cakes
