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 preminced garlic
Cooking spray
Unsalted butter
PRODUCE
1 onion (1 cup sliced)
1 package mushrooms (8 ounces sliced)
1 container black olives (1/2 cup sliced)
1 small hand fresh ginger (1 tablespoon minced)
1 small bunch scallions (1/4 cup chopped)
1 small bunch fresh chives (1 tablespoon chopped)
FRUITS
Strawberries
Limes (juices and slices needed)
MEATS, POULTRY & SEAFOOD
1 pound sweet or hot turkey sausage
1 carton eggs (3 needed)
3 pounds large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
PANTRY GOODS (herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, seeds, oils, nuts, canned goods, etc)
1 bottle light rum
1 bottle Triple sec
8 ounces cellophane noodles
1 pint reduced-sodium chicken broth (1/2 cup)
1 small bottle reduced-sodium soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
1 box cornstarch (2 teaspoons)
1 jar crushed red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon)
1 bottle peanut or vegetable oil (1 tablespoon)
1 container pasta sauce (1 cup)
1 container pizza sauce (1 cup)
1 small container mayonnaise (1/4 cup plus 2 to 3 tablespoons)
1 container seasoned dry breadcrumbs (2 tablespoons)
1 jar grain mustard (1 tablespoon)
CHEESE & DAIRY
1 package mozzarella cheese (16 ounces shredded)
1 pint milk (1 cup)
1 small chunk Parmesan (1/4 cup grated)
BREADS, CAKES & PASTRIES
MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER (specialty items, special equipment, tools, etc)
Giada's Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Symphony Brownies
Lemon Bars
Rachael's Lasagna Bake
Ultimate Burger Bar
Thanksgiving Potato and Sweet Potato Dishes
Simple Slow Cooker Recipes
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
Foods for Entertaining a Crowd
10 Elegant Appetizer Ideas
