FREEZER MEAL PARTY #2 SHOPPING LIST:

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

1. GOURMET GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
2. HERB-ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
3. TORTILLA SOUP
4. BAKED MEATBALLS
5. MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
6. MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP

PRODUCE:

1. 1 large bunch fresh parsley
2. 9 lemons
3. 2 heads of garlic (or 1 jar of minced garlic to save prep time)

BAKERY/BREAD:

1. 36 hamburger buns (preferably whole wheat)
2. 6 cups whole wheat or panko breadcrumbs
3. 36 English muffins (preferably whole wheat)

DRY GOODS:

1. At least 10 ounces of cider vinegar
2. 3 (32-ounce) boxes chicken or vegetable stock
3. 3 (I5-ounce) cans refried beans
4. 3 (l5-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
5. 3 (l5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes (juice and all)
6. 3 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles (juice and all)
7. 3 (l5-ounce) cans of corn, drained
8. 1 (l4-ounce) box instant brown rice
9. 3 cups salsa
10. 2 (1.5-ounce) all-natural taco seasoning packets
11. 3/4 cup or 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste

REFRIGERATED:

1. 18 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) butter
2. 2 1/4 cups milk
3. 72 slices cheddar cheese
4. 42 (3 1/2 dozen) large eggs

BAKING:

1. At least 40-ounces of olive oil

SPICES:

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

1. 9 tablespoons garlic powder
2. 3 tablespoons powdered ginger
3. 3 tablespoons paprika
4. 3 tablespoons dried oregano
5. 2 tablespoons ground cumin
6. 2 tablespoons ground coriander
7. 1 tablespoon ground thyme
8. 1 tablespoon onion powder
9. 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
10. 1 tablespoon dried basil
11. 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12. 5 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
13. 11 1/2 tablespoons salt

MEAT:

1. 18 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2. 72 slices of bacon (or buy precooked bacon to save time)
3. 6 large or 12 small (about 7 1/2 lbs) pork tenderloins
4. 9 pounds ground beef (or substitute ground turkey)

FROZEN:

1. 6 pounds raw deveined shrimp (peeled or shell on)

MISCELLANEOUS:

1. 1 large roll aluminum foil
2. 1 small roll plastic wrap
3. 48 (plus a few extras) gallon-sized ziplock freezer bags or buy the best ones possible, so they seal well
4. 30 (plus a few extras) wooden skewers (optional)