Supper Made Simple Menu:
These stand-alone suppers prepared on the cooktop offer effortless meal planning whether you're in the back-to-school mode
or juggling fall activities. We've provided everything you will need for at least four well-rounded meals without much cleanup,
including a complete shopping list.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Cook
Here are some helpful suggestions for smooth going in the kitchen.
Start at the Beginning
- Read each recipe all the way through before starting your shopping list. Do you know what every ingredient is? Take inventory
in your pantry and refrigerator.
- Don't let a long ingredients list turn you away from a recipe. Basic pantry items that you probably already have on hand can
make a recipe look more difficult than it really is.
Get Ready To Cook
- Read the recipe again, and gather all the ingredients needed. Complete prep work before turning on the stove or cooktop: Open
cans, chop vegetables, measure all necessary components, and decide what pans and utensils to use.
- If a dish is to be served over rice or pasta, start cooking that first. Be careful not to overcook the pasta.
Shopping List
Pantry List
- all-purpose flour
- cornstarch
- chili powder
- dried basil
- dried crushed red pepper
- dried oregano
- ground cumin
- Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
- sugar
- hoisin sauce
- red wine vinegar
- soy sauce
- olive oil
- peanut oil
- sesame oil
Nonperishable List
- Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- salsa
- 1 (16-ounce) package vermicelli
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
Produce
- 1 medium-size onion
- 1 small onion
- 1 small red onion
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 large orange
- fresh ginger
- 27 garlic cloves
- 2 lemons
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 bunch cilantro
- fresh oregano
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 5 medium tomatoes
- 3 (8-ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
General
- taco shells or flour tortillas
Refrigerated Section butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- sour cream
Meat Section
- 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound lean, boneless pork
Frozen Section
- 1 (22-ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes
