GROCERY

Baked goods:
Whole wheat tortillas (16)

Dairy:
Cheddar cheese, shredded (3 to 4 cups)
Plain yogurt (1 tablespoon)

Meat and alternatives:
Extra-lean ground beef or veggie substitute (1 pound)
Chicken (3 to 4 pounds), backbone removed
2 2-pound rolled boneless pork tenderloins

Produce:
Red potatoes (2 or more)
Green bell pepper (1)
Sweet potatoes (4 small)
Rutabaga (1 small, or more)
Fresh tarragon (1 sprig)
Garlic (2 heads)
Snow pea pods (2 cups)
Carrots (7 to 9 or more)
Lemon juice (1 teaspoon) (optional)
Onions (2)
Baby spinach (10-ounce package)
Celery (1 head) for crudites
Cherry tomatoes (2 pints)
Mixed greens (10-ounce package)
Apples (1 or 2)

Frozen foods:
Frozen mashed winter squash (16-ounce package)

PANTRY

Condiments and dressings:
Dijon mustard (6 tablespoons)
Balsamic vinaigrette (2 teaspoons)
Light mayonnaise (1 tablespoon)
Low-sodium soy sauce (2 tablespoons)

Cooking oils:
Garlic or other flavored oil (2 tablespoons)
Canola oil (1 teaspoon)
Olive oil (1 teaspoon)
Toasted sesame oil ( 1/2 teaspoon)

Pastas and tomato products:
Spinach or whole wheat spaghetti (1 pound)
Tomato paste (5 1/2 ounce can)
Tomato sauce (26-ounce can)
Salsa (8 ounces)

Baking products:
Ground almonds ( 2/3 cup)
Granulated sugar (1 teaspoon)

Spices and seasonings:
Fennel seed (1 teaspoon) (optional)
Italian herb seasoning (1 tablespoon)
Curry powder (1 teaspoon)

Snack foods:
Low-salt corn chips (14-ounce package)
Rice crackers (3- to 4-ounce package)

Health foods:
Ground flaxseed ( 1/4 cup)

Wine and beer:
Red wine (1 cup)
White wine (2 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon)

Work Schedule

1: Start spaghetti sauce first, as it needs to simmer while you prepare the remaining recipes. Half of this can be stored in the fridge to use this week, and the other half should be frozen in single-serving sizes for up to 4 weeks.

2: Prepare veggies for the chicken dish and lay on baking sheet.

3: Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels, and place in its roasting pan; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

4: Prepare both pieces of pork and place in zip-top freezer bag in refrigerator (for up to 3 days) or freezer (for up to one month).

5: Sweet potatoes can be stored in a cool, dry cupboard and snow peas in the fridge for the night you are serving Pork Roast Dijon.

6: Optional step: Prep, wash and store carrot sticks and celery sticks to serve with Better Nachos.

7: Prepare snow peas only when you are ready to serve the Pork Roast Dijon dinner.