Dollars to Donuts posts Tagged ‘shopping list’

SHOPPING LIST

Bakery

• 6 hamburger buns

Canned and Packaged

• 2 cans (14 ounces) pinto beans (check your pantry first)
• 2 cans (14.75 ounces each) salmon
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (check your pantry first)

Condiments and Sauces

• 2 tablespoons Asian sauce (black bean, hoisin, or teriyaki)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Frozen

• 4 cups frozen Asian-blend vegetables (or 4 cups of mixed frozen vegetables, such as broccoli florets, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, pearl onions, peas, or snow peas)

Meats and Seafood

• 12 ounces boneless chicken breast
• 12 ounces chorizo or other spicy sausage
• 1 pound large (26/30) peeled and deveined shrimp

Pasta and Grains

• 1-1/2 cups couscous
• 1 pound spaghetti (check your pantry first)
• 1/2 cup bulgur wheat

Produce

• 2 large green bell peppers
• 1 medium butternut squash
• 2 heads garlic  (check your pantry first)
• 2 leeks
• 3 lemons
• 1 bunch mint
• 8 ounces crimini mushrooms
• 1 small red onion
• 4 yellow onions
• 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
• 1 bunch scallions
• 1 large or 2 small ripe tomatoes

Other

• 1/2 cup dry white wine

PANTRY ESSENTIALS

Beans, Breads, Grains & Pastas

• 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 6 cups white rice

Dairy

• Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
• 1 large egg
• Mayonnaise (1 cup)

Herbs, Oils, Spices & Vinegars

• 1 1/4 cups canola oil
• 9 tablespoons olive oil
• Spices  (black pepper, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, ground ginger, oregano, sweet paprika, saffron, salt, turmeric)

Canned Goods

• 48 ounces chicken broth
• 1 can (28 ounces) chopped tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) olive oil-packed tuna

Dried Fruits, Nuts & Sweeteners

• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried figs
• ½ cup walnut pieces

Quick Flavor Add-Ins

• 4 tablespoons capers
• 6 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 teaspoons pickle juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Bakery

• 1 baguette
• 8 flour or whole-wheat tortillas (8″)
• 4 corn tortillas (4″-6″)

Canned and Packaged

• 3 cups salsa plus some for serving (optional)
• One bottle lager-style beer (12 ounces)

Condiments and Sauces

• Toasted sesame oil
• Hot pepper sauce

Dairy

• 1 cup Mexican Blend cheese
• Sour Cream (8 ounces)
• 6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Meat and Seafood

• 2 whole chickens (3-4 pounds each)
• 2 1/2 pounds ground beef (preferably 85% lean)
• 4 ounces Spanish-style chorizo sausage
• 4 pounds mussels
• 1/2 pound ground pork

Pasta and Grains

• 9 No-boil egg lasagna noodles
• 1 package (14 ounces) udon noodles (substitute spaghetti or bucatini in a pinch)

Produce

• 1 large red or green bell pepper
• 4 medium-large yellow onions
• 1 small red or white onion
• Fresh shiitake mushrooms (1 cup when sliced)
• 1 bunch scallions
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 3 large shallots
• 2 heads garlic (check your pantry first)
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 lime
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 bunch fresh rosemary

Pantry Essentials
What you probably already have in the house (check your pantry before heading out to the store to make sure you’re not running low). To see what I always keep on hand, check out My Trusty Pantry List.

• 1 can (14 ounces) pinto beans, or 1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or store-bought
• Canola or vegetable oil
• Olive oil
• All-purpose flour
• Light brown sugar
• Unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
• 9 large eggs
• 8 ounces Cheddar cheese and/or Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 ounces Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat or whole milk
• Salt, kosher or table
• Black peppercorns, a spice-grinder
• Dried oregano
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Soy sauce