Freezer Meal Party #1 Shopping List:

THE ITEMS ON THIS LIST ARE FOR SIX SERVINGS OF EACH OF THESE SIX RECIPES:

1. OVEN-FRIED PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS
2. ON-THE-GO CHICKEN BURRITOS
3. SLOW COOKER STEAK CHILI
4. MINI ITALIAN BURGERS
5. APPLE CINNAMON BAKED OATMEAL
6. SWEET AND SAVORY SALMON

PRODUCE:

1. 3 medium onions (or buy1 bag of frozen, chopped onions to save time)
2. 1 jar of minced garlic (Hint: Preferred. to save prep time) or 4 heads of garlic
3. 1 large bunch of fresh flat leaf parsley
4. 1 large ginger root (about 3 inches or enough for 6 tablespoons of grated ginger)
5. 1 small bunch of green onions
6. 6 large apples

BAKERY/BREAD:

1. 48 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
2. 48 mini wheat buns

DRY GOODS:

1. 3 (15-ounce) cans of black beans
2. 6 (I5-ounce) cans pinto beans
3. 6 (28-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
4. 3/4 cup or 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
5. 6 cups or 2 (32-ounce) cartons beef broth
6. 6 cups (48-ounce) mild salsa
7. 6 (1.5-ounce) packets store-bought mild taco seasoning (or make 6 servings of this homemade taco seasoning)
8. 1 (14-ounce) box of instant brown rice
9. 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
10. 6 tablespoons (or 3-ounces) rice vinegar
11. 6 tablespoons (or 3-ounces) sesame oil
12. 16 1/2 cups rolled oats
13. 1 1/2 cups raisins
14. 1 1/2 cups honey

FREEZER CONTAINERS:

1. 1 large roll aluminum foil
2. 1 roll parchment paper
3. 6 disposable aluminum 8x8 casserole pans with lids
4. 36 (plus a few extras) gallon-sized ziplock freezer bags

SPICES:

(Note: If you can’t find these exact sizes of spice bottles, buy the next size up.)

1. 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
2. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
3. 6 tablespoons chili powder
4. 3 tablespoons ground cumin
5. 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
7. 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
8. 2 tablespoons cinnamon
9. 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
10. About 8 tablespoons salt

BAKING:

1. 1 1/2 cups (or a small bag) whole wheat flour
2. At least 1 cup (or 1 small container) olive oil
3. Baking spray
4. 4 cups (or 1 bag) brown sugar
5. 2 tablespoons (1 container) baking powder
6. 3 cups chopped walnuts

REFRIGERATED:

1. 3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or may be found in dry goods aisle)
2. 9 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3. 24 provolone or mozzarella cheese slices
4. 3 sticks (1 package) butter
5. 1 dozen eggs
6. 6 cups milk

MEAT:

1. 8 pounds of chicken tenders
2. 12 individual chicken breasts
3. 9 pounds of stew beef (cut into chunks)
4. 10-11 pounds of ground beef
5. 9 pounds of salmon filets (with or without skin)

FROZEN:

1. 4 1/2 cups (32-ounces) frozen corn

HEALTH FOOD SECTION:

1. 1 1/2 cups ground flaxseed (one small bag)