By Jorj Morgan

They're Getting MARRIED Grocery Shopping List

(Party for 20)


MENU
Creamed Lobster Bruschetta
Chilled Vichyssoise
Cumin Crusted Sea Bass with Tomato Coulis and Artichoke Salsa
Golden Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Spinach Basil Puree
Warm Carrot Mold with Creamed Peas and Onions
Sesame Seed Dinner Rolls
Red Velvet Cake with Vanilla Frosting

(Measurements specified for staple items of ½ cup or more)



CHECK YOUR PANTRY
All-purpose flour (5 cups plus)
Bread flour (4 cups)
1 large loaf French bread
4 quarts chicken stock
Olive oil (2 cups plus)
Balsamic vinegar (1/2 cup)
4 (14-ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts
2 (16-ounce) jars Kalamata olives
Dijon mustard
Baking powder
Baking soda
Brown sugar (1 cup)
1 (10-ounce) package frozen pearl onions in cream sauce
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
Granulated sugar
Yeast
Cocoa powder
Granulated sugar (1 ½ cup)
Red food coloring
White vinegar
Confectioners' sugar (6 cups)


HERBS/SPICES/FLAVORINGS
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Ground nutmeg
Ground cumin
Paprika
Sesame seeds
Vanilla extract


DAIRY
2 ½ pounds butter
1 quart heavy whipping cream
8 ounces grated Swiss cheese
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
Milk (3 cups)
1 pint ricotta cheese
7 large eggs
Buttermilk (1 cup)


PRODUCE
1 medium lemon
6 large shallots
4 large leeks
1 large yellow onion
1 bunch celery
1 small head cauliflower
8 large baking potatoes
18 plum tomatoes
1 large red onion
1 (5-pound) bag Yukon gold potatoes
3 whole heads garlic
4 (10-ounce) packages fresh spinach
6 medium carrots
Fresh basil leaves (2 cups)
Fresh cilantro leaves
Fresh parsley leaves
Fresh garlic chives (2 cups)
Fresh cilantro


MEAT/FISH/POULTRY


SPECIALTY SHOP
20 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped
20 (6-ounce) sea bass fillets
(Lobster and shrimp shells for stock)


KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Bundt Pan
Bread Machine


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