Passover Grocery List

Now don't think you have to run out and purchase everything on this list right away. When I post a recipe, you may or may not have something on hand. When it comes to quiche, soup or salad recipes, you can definitely make substitutions with what you happen to have. Remember, cooking is not an exact science (like baking!), so if you dislike cilantro -like me- skip it! If you like it hot- add a jalepeno pepper. Oh, and by the way, even though the list of vegetables looks particularly long, believe me, you will go through them very fast.

Every breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipe will include the items on this list. Here we go!

For Snacking
Apples (for crisp, sweet ones, try a Fuji)
Pears
Bananas
Baby Carrots
Peaches
Grapes

For breakfast smoothies
Low or nonfat vanilla or plain yogurt
Fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Pumpkin puree (check the label to make sure it’s only pumpkin)
Honey
orange juice
Crushed ice

Protein
Lean Chicken breasts
Lean ground beef (90% lean or more)
Salmon
White fish fillet, like turbot
Eggs (lots and lots)

For flavoring
Limes
Lemons
Oranges
Fresh thyme
Fresh flat leaf parsley
Fresh mint
Fresh basil
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic
Ginger
Chicken broth (a lot for soups)
Sun dried tomatoes
Pure maple syrup
Kosher for Passover Dijon mustard
Kosher for Passover white wine (cooking wine is fine)
Kosher for Passover balsamic vinegar
Kosher for Passover red wine vinegar


For salads, soups and side dishes
Golden beets (with their greens attached)
Mushrooms
Spinach
Broccoli
Asparagus
Zucchini
Carrots
Red peppers
Parsnips
Celery
Swiss chard
Scallions
Tomatoes
Yellow onions
Red onions
Sweet potatoes
Russet potatoes
Spring mix or romaine hearts
Quinoa

Dairy products
Low fat sour cream
Unsalted butter
Skim milk
Grated parmesan cheese
Grated swiss cheese
Crumbled goat cheese

Dried Fruit and Nuts (for snacking, salads, sides)
Raisins (golden)
Cranberries
Cherries
Dates
Figs
Pecans
Walnuts
Hazelnuts
Cashews

Passover products
Matzoh meal
Matzoh

I didn't include dry spices on my grocery list, but here's what is in my pantry that I'm bound to use:

Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
thyme
garlic powder
red pepper flakes
chili powder
curry
cinnamon
nutmeg
cumin
oregano
basil
paprika
cayenne pepper

My Grocery List! - Updated January 2008

This list is my master grocery list. I edit it depending on what meals I'm planning on. I know it's a long list of fresh items that have the potential to go bad in the fridge. However, I have found that when I buy it and I can see it (with an organized fridge), then I will eat it. Has anyone else discovered that shopping trips are quicker when armed with a list? I know it sounds simple, but I've gone to the grocery store both with and without a list. I spend more money and time when I do the latter.

One thing I feel very proud of is that the majority of my grocery cart is filled with bagged items and not prepared or boxed food. This list contains the main ingredients for the majority of my meals.

Please take a look at my entry about what's in my pantry to see the list of healthy items that will turn these items into truly delicious and healthy meals. You may consider adding some of the pantry items to your grocery list, as well.

Without further ado, here's the grocery list for Winter 2007:

PRODUCE SECTION

For Snacking
Carrots
Red Seedless Grapes
Fuji or Honeycrisp Apples
Clementine Oranges

For Breakfast (additions to smoothies or oatmeal)
Banana
Strawberries
Blueberries

For Cooked Greens
Spinach
Kale
Swiss Chard

For Roasting as side dishes
Cauliflower
Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash (already cut and cubed)
Yukon Potatoes
Parsnips

For Steaming as side dishes
Broccoli
Asparagus

For flavor when cooking
Green Onion (Scallions)
Garlic Cloves
Shallots
Yellow Onions
Ginger root
Fresh herbs (dill, thyme, bay leaves, parsley, etc)
Pinenuts

For flavor after cooking
Lemons
Limes

For salads
Romaine Lettuce
Tomatoes (grape or beefsteak)
Dried cranberries
Almonds or walnuts

DAIRY SECTION
Butter
Eggs
Fat Free Milk
Goat Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Soy Milk

SOUPS (use these for rice, sauces, soup bases, everything!)
Chicken Broth
Vegetable Broth

GRAINS
Multi-Grain Bread (Fiber >4g)
Flax seed - sprinkle on yogurt or oatmeal
Bob's Red Mill 5 or 8 grain cereal (for hot breakfasts)

PROTEIN
Lean Chicken Breasts
Salmon
Ground Turkey
Firm Tofu
Canned Beans (garbanzo, black beans, kidney, etc.)