To a fabulous summer, Shopping List July 9-13

I hope summer is treating you well and you are enjoying the sunshine and the great outdoors. I don’t know about you, but I would rather spend as little time as possible in the kitchen and more time outdoors lounging poolside. With that spirit in mind, this week’s dinners leaves you plenty of time lounging poolside and do not forget to order one of these yummy umbrella drinks! Here is to a fabulous summer!!!!!

THE MENU

Monday: Meatballs over Rice, Apple Salad

Tuesday: Chicken Skewers, Couscous Salad

Wednesday: Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Pan-Roasted Succotash, Tomato-Farro Risotto

Thursday: Cedar Plank Salmon, Wheat Berry Salad

Friday: Grilled Top Sirloin and Arugula Salad, Crusty Loaf of Bread

 ____________________________________

SHOPPING LIST

The shopping list is organized according to the grocery store aisles. I hope this makes shopping for dinner much easier.

Meat Department

The meat/seafood will NOT stay fresh the entire week. Make sure you freeze what you do not need right away. Take the meat/seafood out the night before and defrost it inside the refrigerator.

1. 2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
2. 2 lbs. Chicken cutlets
3. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4. 2 lbs. salmon
5. 1 piece of cedar plank (it is usually found in the meat department)
6. 2 lbs. top sirloin steak

Produce Department

1. 5 yellow onions
2. 1 shallot
3. 1 head of garlic
4. 1 red bell pepper
5. 1 yellow bell pepper
6. 1 zucchini
7. 1 yellow squash
8. 4 Roma tomatoes
9. 2 small container cherry tomatoes
10. 1 bunch cilantro
11. 1 bag of salad greens
12. 3 bags arugula salad
13. 1 bag baby spinach
14. 2 Granny Smith apples
15. 6 lemons
16. 5 limes

Dairy Aisle

1. 1 cup milk
2. 2 Eggs
3. 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
4. ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
5. ½ cup shaved Pecorino Cheese

Grain, Rice, and Bean Aisle

1. 1 bag Basmati rice
2. 1 cup couscous
3. 2 cups of Farro
4. 2 cups Wheat Berries

Canned Goods Aisle

1. 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
2. 1 can corn (I use the low sodium kind)
3. 1 can black beans (I use the low sodium kind)

Frozen Food Aisle

1. 1 bag green peas
2. 1 bag of frozen, shelled edamame

Dried Fruit and Nuts Aisle

1. 1¼ cups Sunflower Seeds
2. ¼ cup dry raisins

Herb, Seasoning, and Condiment Aisle

1. 1 teaspoon Ground thyme
2. 1 teaspoon Ground oregano
3. 1 Tablespoon Ground basil
4. 2 Tablespoons ground coriander
5. 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
6. 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon paprika
7. 1 Tablespoon minced ginger
8. Dash Chili powder

Tip: As you have been cooking for a while, herbs seem to accumulate in the pantry. I have an entire cabinet dedicated to all the different herbs and seasonings I use. Before you go out and buy more of the “same stuff”, check your pantry to make sure you don’t already have it.

Bread Aisle

1. 2 slices of toast bread (white or wheat)
2. 1 loaf of crusty bread

Spirit Aisle

1. ½ cup white wine

Miscellaneous

1. Wooden Skewers

Pantry Staples

A list of must have items in every kitchen.

Share Dinnerstorys: