Thursday, December 29, 2011

Week 3 Grocery List

Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 3 of 2012: Sun. 1/15 - Sat. 1/21


--- Dairy ---
1/2 cup butter
Eggs
Grated Parmesan, for serving
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 cups milk
--- Spices ---
a dash of almond extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper or garlic-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
--- Baking & Cooking ---
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup sweetened flake coconut
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
--- Canned Foods ---
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
3 cups cooked chickpeas
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
--- Grains & Pasta ---
1 1/2 cups dried egg noodles
12 ounces medium pasta shells
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils ---
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
--- Bread & Baked Goods ---
5 large croissant pastries
--- Frozen ---
1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables (cut green beans, corn, diced carrots, and peas)
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, from standard package (17.3 ounces), thawed
--- Meats ---
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 10 ounces)
1/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
--- Produce ---
4 cups chopped radicchio
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 sprig fresh basil, plus torn leaves for garnish
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 ripe red Anjou pear, thinly sliced
4 cups torn green leaf lettuce
--- Organic ---
1 10-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 10-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

Monday, December 19, 2011

Week 2 Grocery List

Cooking/Baking Plans for Week 2 of 2012: Sun. 1/8 - Sat. 1/14

--- Dairy ---
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
8 cups milk, divided
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
--- Snacks ---
76 saltine crackers (2 sleeves), crushed
--- Spices ---
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 dried bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
--- Baking & Cooking ---
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts or 1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
--- Canned Foods ---
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1 1/4 cups crushed undrained pineapple
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
--- Grains & Pasta ---
12 ounces cooked egg noodles
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils ---
1 cup dry red wine, such as Burgundy
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
Peanut oil
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 cup vegetable oil
--- Bread & Baked Goods ---
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread
--- Meats ---
4 bone-in short ribs (2 inches thick, 2 pounds total)
8 (6-ounce) skinned and boned chicken breasts
2 strips bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
--- Produce ---
12 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise, or quartered if large
3 carrots, 2 finely chopped and 1 cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving
8 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups mashed bananas (about 5 medium)
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 shallots, minced
2 thyme sprigs
8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered
--- Organic ---
8 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium beef stock

Week 1 Grocery List

Cooking/Baking Plans for Week 1 of 2012

--- Dairy ---
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 can reduced fat refrigerator biscuits
6 tablespoons shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded low fat Mexican cheese
--- Spices ---
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon rose-flower water (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 t. vanilla extract
--- Baking & Cooking ---
1 tablespoon finely chopped pistachios
1 c. (4 oz./110g) ground almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
--- Canned Foods ---
1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils ---
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
--- Bread & Baked Goods ---
6 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette, preferably whole-grain, cut on the diagonal
9 (1-ounce) slices white bread
--- Frozen ---
1 (11-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, or 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and quartered
1 lb. (450g) puff pastry
--- Meats ---
2 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
1 lb. ground turkey
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (about 20), peeled and deveined
--- Produce ---
1 large carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
5 cups chopped collard greens, or kale leaves (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 large cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
1 large onion, diced
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
--- Organic ---
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth