Grocery list - 2026-05-04
Produce
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Yellow onion3 onions
For Frito pie, pulled pork, and lasagna
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Red onion1 small
For shrimp tikka
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Garlic1 head
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Chives
Fresh, for chicken cutlet
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Ginger
Fresh knob; for stir-fry and shrimp tikka
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Green bell peppers1 lb
For stir-fry; include at least one Anaheim/hot pepper
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Red bell pepper1 pepper
For shrimp tikka
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Yellow bell pepper1 pepper
For shrimp tikka
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Lemons2 lemons
For chicken cutlet and shrimp tikka
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Scallions
Optional topping for Frito pie
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Pico de gallo
Optional topping for Frito pie
Bakery
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Naan or roti
For serving with shrimp tikka; or substitute basmati rice
Meat & Seafood
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Chicken breasts, boneless skinless2 lbs
For cutlets and stir-fry
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Ground beef (80/20)1 lb
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Pork shoulder or pork butt, boneless4 lbs
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Italian sausage (sweet or hot)1 lb
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Large shrimp, peeled and deveined1.5 lbs
Dairy
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Milk1 half-gallon
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Cream cheese1 8-oz block
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Sour cream
Used in mac & cheese alt, Frito pie topping, and chicken cutlet
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Greek yogurt
Used in chicken cutlet and shrimp tikka
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Butter1 stick
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Cheddar cheese2 lbs
Shredded; for mac & cheese and Frito pie
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Parmesan cheese1 wedge or bag
For mac & cheese and lasagna
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Fresh mozzarella1.5 lbs
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Whole milk ricotta1 16-oz container
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Heavy cream
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Eggs1 dozen
Need 1 egg white for stir-fry
Pantry
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Pickled jalapeños
Optional topping for Frito pie
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Elbow macaroni or small pasta1 1-lb box
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Lasagna noodles (dried)1 1-lb box
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Panko bread crumbs1 canister
Used in mac & cheese and chicken cutlet
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Fritos1 18-oz bag
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Pinto beans2 15-oz cans
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Red enchilada sauce1 19-oz can
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Whole peeled tomatoes1 28-oz can
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Crushed tomatoes1 28-oz can
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Tomato paste
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Barbecue sauce1 bottle
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Hoisin sauce
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Low-sodium soy sauce
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Rice wine or dry sherry
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Cashew pieces
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Taco seasoning1 packet
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Olive oil
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Vegetable oil or canola oil
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Peanut oil
Or substitute canola oil already on list
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Cornstarch
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Mustard powder
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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Smoked paprika
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Cayenne pepper
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Ground cumin
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Cumin seeds
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Garam masala
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Kashmiri chile powder or mild red chile powder
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Ground coriander
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Ground turmeric
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Ground nutmeg
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Sugar
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Hot sauce
Optional, for pulled pork
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Ginger paste
Or use fresh ginger
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Garlic paste
Or use fresh garlic
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Basmati rice
Optional, for serving with shrimp tikka
Beverages
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Dark soda (Dr Pepper, root beer, or cola)1 12-oz can