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Weeknight Dinner Grocery List

Here's a complete list of everything you'll need to make these five recipes. You likely have a lot of the items in your pantry and spice cabinet already, so check the list and only grab what you need! Note: these quantities assume 4 servings, so adjust the quantities to the number of people you're serving if needed.
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Serves 4 people

Ingredients
  

Produce

  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 lb brussel sprouts
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 jalapeño (optional, for Sheet Pan Beef Tacos)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime (2 limes if you want to have extra for garnishing)
  • 1-2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli/carrot or rainbow slaw
  • 1 bag fresh spinach
  • 1 bag mixed salad greens (optional: you can skip it and use the spinach again for Perfect Salmon Salad)
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 1 bunch basil (optional, for garnishing)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • Few sprigs of fresh dill

Meat

  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 4 salmon filets or protein of your choice

Dairy/Perishable

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 block colby jack cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheese like cheddar grated
  • 1 chunk parmesan cheese to grate
  • 1 egg

Pantry

  • 2 cups orzo
  • 1.5 cups pearled couscous
  • 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crackers pulsed into crumbs
  • 1/2 can chickpeas
  • 1 tube tomato paste
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • Honey, maple syrup, or agave
  • Dijon mustard
  • Soy sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Rice wine vinegar
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Spices

  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Celery salt