Weekly Shopping List for 2010-02-28

Meat:

• 4 - 4 oz fillets of halibut, sea bass, or cod
• 1 roasting chicken 4 to 4 1/2 lbs, cut into 8 pieces, backbone removed
• 2 lbs of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1.2-inch cubes
• 3/4 lbs sliced smoked turkey breasts (or leftovers from turkey dinner)
• 1/2 pounds slab bacon
• 4 oz ground beef, veal or pork
• 1 lb hot or sweet Italian fennel sausage, casings removed
• 4 1/4 inch thick slice of rump, bottom round, or top round steak (4 to 5 oz each)
• 1/4 cups finely chopped Prosciutto, dry salami, or hot or mild dry coppa

 

Produce:

• 3 limes
• 1 Lemon for juice
• 1 lemon
• 2 large green cabbage
• 7 onions
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 carrot
• 1 Serrano Chili
• 3/4 pounds green beans
• 1 red onion
• 4 lettuce leaves , green leaf, bibb or romaine, shredded
• 1 bunch of scallions
• 1/2 lbs tomatillos, charred, husks removed
• 2 avocados
• 2 oranges for juice
• 2 oranges
• 1 blood orange
• 2 bunches fresh watercress
• 1 small bunch of fresh fennel

 

Herb & Seasonings:

• 1 sprig thyme
• 8 large garlic clove
• 1 large bunch of fresh cilantro
• 1 pepper grinder filled with black peppercorns
• 1 container of Kosher or Sea Salt
• 1 small bunch of fresh parsley
• 1 bunch of basil or mint leaves
• 3 medium bay leaf
• 1 jar of Garam Masala
• 1 jar of cumin seeds
• 1 jar dried thyme
• 3 tbsp minced fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley and/or tarragon (optional)
• 1 jar of sweet paprika
• 1 bag of New Mexico chili powder
• 2 sprigs of fresh tarragon
• 1 bottle of caraway seeds

 

Pantry:

• 1 bottle of white wine vinegar
• 1 can of dry mustard
• 1 bottle of vegetable oil
• 1 bottle of dry red or white wine (or both – one might get thirsty)
• 1 bag of hardwood chips (apple hickory or mesquite)
• 1 – 5 lb bag of Sugar
• 1 bottle of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 jar of Dijon-style mustard (optional)
• 1 bottle of seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 1 bottle of canola oil
• 1 jar of capers
• 1 jar of pitted kalamata olives (2 ½ ounces)
• 1 – 5 lb bag of all-purpose flour
• 3 oz of dried cannelini (can use canned white beans)
• 1 box of beef stock
• 1 jar of sliced roasted red bell peppers
• 2 - 28 oz can tomato puree

 

Dairy & Poultry:

• 1/2 lbs Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 tub of creamy ricotta
• 1/2 lbs fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tub of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1 tub of cream cheese, low-fat whipped
• 1 tub of plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 tub grated Parmesan cheese

 

Bread, Grains & Pastries:

• 4 small loaves focaccia, sliced in half
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 4 - 10 inch flour or corn tortillas lightly grilled
• 1-cup breadcrumbs from day-old bread
• 20 - 16 inches flower tortillas
• Fixings for soft polenta, buttered noodles, pasta or risotto for serving