Spices
Basil leaves, dried (optional for Pasta)
Celery salt
Chili powder
Cinnamon, ground
Cloves, ground
Cumin, ground
Garlic & herb seasoning blend, salt-free
Hot chili flakes (optional for Pasta)
Italian seasoning
Mustard, dry
Oregano
Poultry seasoning
Pepper

Baking Goods
Olive oil, extra-virgin
Canola oil
White wine vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Pumpkin seeds, raw

Helpers
Chicken broth, reduced-sodium
(3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups) for 2 meals
Curried squash, carrot or pumpkin soup
(16 fl oz or 500 mL) reserved from Curried
Pumpkin Soup, pg. 72 or purchased
Southwest BBQ sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce (optional for Chicken Tortellini Soup)
Chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot)
(2 1/2 - 3 cups) for 3 meals
Ranch dressing, fat-free (optional for BBQ Pizza)
Honey, liquid or softened
Maple syrup

Frozen Foods
Puff pastry, 1 sheet (8 oz or 225 g) or use block
Mixed veggies (1 cup) (optional for Soup)

Bakery
12" thin crust pizza base (1/2 lb or 225 g)

Other
Aperitif wine (Dubonnet) or sweet sherry
(found in liquor store)
Paper towel (optional)

Dairy
Butter (optional)
Milk, 1% milk fat (optional for Empanadas)
Sour cream, light
Parmesan cheese, light, grated (optional for
Sicilian Penne Pasta)
Mozzarella, part-skim, shredded (1 cup)

Produce
Fresh garlic (from a jar)
Onion (4) for 4 meals
Red onion (1/8)
Green onion (optional for BBQ Southwest Pizza)
Mushrooms (10)
Tomato (optional for BBQ Southwest Pizza)
Red bell pepper (2 1/4) for 3 meals
Green bell pepper (1) for 2 meals
Zucchini, small to medium (1)
Celery ribs (5) for 2 meals
Baby carrots (2 cups)
Carrots (2)
Cauliflower (1/4 head)
Broccoli florets (1 lb or 450 g)
Romaine lettuce (only 2 leaves)
(or use green leaves from mixed salad greens)
Mixed salad greens, 1 bag (6 oz or 170 g)
Salad kit (optional for Chicken Tortellini Soup)
Cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)
Papaya, small (or melon)
Cheese tortellini (4 cups) (in deli section)

Dry Essentials
Penne pasta (3 cups)
Basmati rice (1 1/2 cups)