Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to get back to cooking! I was at the store today and made an comment to the cashier that I was cooking meals for approximately 400 people next week. We did the math…turns out I was right on…and that doesn’t include leftovers! 14 meals for 4 people X 7 families=392. So it’s a big month.
This month’s theme is HEALTHY. Not a bad way to start the year, right?
MEALS:
Smoothies
Baked Chicken
Sausage Soufflé
Turkey Burgers
SHOPPING LIST:
Scallions: 7
Ground Turkey: 21 lbs
Onions: 12 (we have a bunch in the inventory)
Red Peppers: 54, I know! That’s a ton!!!
Celery: 2 bunches
Carrots: 5 lbs
Worcestershire sauce
Pesto: 8 cups
Spinach: 2 Costco bags
Ricotta: 35 cups
Eggs: 74
Butter: 4 sticks
Milk: 32 cups (2 gallons)
Mushrooms: 5 lbs (I bought canned during a case lot sale!)
Lasagna noodles: 7 boxes
Mozzarella: 40 cups
Basil: 1 bunch, fresh
Cream of Chicken: 6 cans
Corn: 1 Costco bag
Egg noodles: 12 cups
Chicken: 72 breasts (I have a raincheck to Dans for $1.59/lb!!!
Bread: 2 loaves, thick sliced
Cheddar Blend Cheese: 10 cups
Diced tomatoes: 15 cans---case lot sale!!!
Tomato Pase: 4 cups
Lemon Juice: 1 1/2 cups
Rice: 22 cups
Olive oil
Parsely: 3 cups
Oregano
Tortillas: 3 bags
Cumin
Dark pitted Cherries: 56 oz
Tomato Sauce: 18 cups
Almonds
Teriyaki sauce
Smoothie ingredients: Frozen Strawberries (14 cups), bananas (10), Greek yogurt (4 cups), Mango-Passion fruit juice concentrate, Peaches (4 cups), Orange Sherbet (1 container), Pineapple (1 bag), Pineapple juice
Diced Green Chilies: 56 oz
Green Peppers: 12
Cannelli Beans: 14
Bread Crumbs: 5 cups
Marinara Sauce: 13
Bone-in Chicken: 28 breasts
Seasoning Salt
Parmesan: 4 cups
Quinoa: 14 cups cooked
Kidney Beans: 7
Black Beans: 14
Cilantro
Lime Juice
I’ve bought all the beans, some noodles, and the cans of tomato products, and we’re only down $115, which is only $16/each. So far so good. Can’t wait until next week!
