Weekend Menu Guide No. 4 - Shopping List

Cheddar Burger with Tarragon Russian Dressing and Side Car 

  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 package tarragon
  • 12oz thick sliced bacon
  • 2 ½ pounds ground beef, preferably 50% sirloin and 50% chuck mix
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 1 iceberg lettuce 
  • 1hot house tomato
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 lemon 
  • 1 bottle cognac or brandy
  • 1 bottle orange liqueur (preferably Cointreau, but another like Triple Sec will do)
  • 1 Orange 

Taco Party with Barbacoa, Grilled Veggies and Guacamole 

(BONUS): Make this Margarita

  • 1 bag Mexican cheese mix
  • 1 head lettuce 
  • 1 tub Pico De Galo 
  • 1 can sliced black olives 
  • 1 bunch green onion
  • 1 medium white onion 
  • 3 Jalapenos 
  • 1 tray frozen Mexican rice
  • 1 tub fire roasted salsa
  • 1 bottle taco sauce
  • 1 avocado 
  • 1 tub sour cream
  • 3 bunches cilantro 
  • 1 large bag tortilla chips
  • 1 bag dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 plum tomatoes 
  • 1 small white onion 
  • 1 head garlic 
  • 2 pounds beef chuck
  • Ground cumin 
  • Ground cinnamon 
  • Cayenne pepper 
  • Dried thyme 
  • Bay leaves 
  • 1 large red onion
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
  • 6 baby portobello mushrooms
  • 14 limes
  • 3 Lemons 
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika
  • Chili powder
  • Dried cilantro
  • 4 ripe Haas avocados
  • 2 fresh Serrano chilis
  • 1 bottle Triple Sec (or Cointreau) 
  • 1 bottle white tequila

Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole 

  • 1 pint milk
  • 1 block butter
  • 1 bag quick-cooking grits
  • 1 bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tub grated parmesan cheese