Produce

6 pears, under-ripe (Bosc, d'Anjou will work well)

1 pkg baby kale greens

1 shallot

1 bag yellow onions

1 bag whole peeled garlic

1 pkg cremini or button mushrooms

1 bunch fresh thyme

1 avocado

 

Meat/Protein

2 lobster tails (can be previously frozen), steamed *You can ask your seafood department to steam the tails while you shop for other ingredients!

 

Dairy & Eggs

1 wedge bleu cheese or 1 container crumbled bleu cheese

1 quart whole milk or unsweetened, unflavored nut milk

1 8-oz pkg shredded cheddar cheese

1 8-oz pkg smoked gouda

 

Grains/Nuts/Dried Fruit

1 pkg pecans, whole (need 1 cup)

1-2 pkg raw walnuts, whole (need 3 cups)

1 pkg regular or gluten free elbow macaroni

8-oz dates

 

Canned Goods & Non-Perishables

1 bottle balsamic syrup

1 quart seafood stock (if steaming lobster tails in store)

1 quart vegetable broth

1 pkg unsweetened cocoa powder