Menu Experiment LT2005 Ingredient List

Bakery
4 pita breads (6 inches), split
1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium stuffing mix
1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
4 slices whole wheat or white bread
6 slices Italian bread (about 3/4 inch thick)
3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
20 slices French baguette (1/2 inch thick)

Beverages
8 1/2 cups + 2 TB+ 2 tsp water
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons cold water
1 1/4 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
1 cup orange juice

Canned & Packaged
10 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
7 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 cans (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cans (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) vegetarian chili with beans
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple slices
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 cup dried cranberries

Condiments & Sauces
1 tablespoon honey
2/3 cup strawberry spreadable fruit
1/3 cup orange marmalade
16 teaspoons reduced-sugar apricot preserves
1/3 cup + 2 TB reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing
2 ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
5 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 cup + 2 TB reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup + 3 TB barbecue sauce
2 2/3 cup salsa
1/2 cup taco sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
2 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce

Dairy
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 ounces VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product cubed
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
7 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free cottage cheese
2 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
10 cups fat-free milk
2 cups 2% milk
15 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup egg substitute
16 egg whites
3 1/4 cups fat-free plain yogurt
2-1/4 cups vanilla yogurt, divided
9 tablespoons butter, softened
6 teaspoons butter, softened

Fresh Produce
Lime wedges
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 medium tart green apples, chopped
9 medium red apples
1-1/2 cups cubed red apples
1-1/2 cups seedless grapes
4 cups blueberries, blackberries and/or raspberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 pound fresh strawberries
3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
13 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup diced celery
1 2/3 cup chopped celery
5 celery rib, thinly chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup grated carrots
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
10 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 slices tomato
2 medium tomato, diced
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, divided
1 cup chopped seeded fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cups sliced onions
1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 small onion, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/4 cup + 1 TB chopped onion
2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 7 ounces each)
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (made with fat-free milk)
4 large baking potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 pound potatoes, (about 2 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, chopped
12 cups torn romaine
10 3/4 cups shredded lettuce, divided
6 lettuce leaves

2 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
7 tablespoons lime juice

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas

Frozen
1 cup frozen gold and white corn, thawed
4 cups frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

Meats
8 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2-3/4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cups diced cooked turkey breast
3 pound lean ground turkey
2 pound lean ground beef
2 bone-in pork loin chop (7 ounces each)
4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (3 pounds)
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 pound reduced-fat kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Snacks
4 cups baked tortilla chip scoops, broken
16 baked tortilla chip scoops, crumbled
1/4 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Spices and Seasonings
2 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 TB & 2 teaspoon chili powder
3 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
4 ¼ teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 3/4teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 ¾ teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
2 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Staples
1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
Hot cooked spaghetti
1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta
2 cups uncooked yolk-free wide noodles
2-1/2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
Hot cooked yolk-free noodles, optional
2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups cooked long grain rice
3 sides Hot cooked rice
2 cups cooked brown rice
6 tablespoon, 4 tsp Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup, 2 TB, 8 tsp canola oil
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ cup + 1 TB cornmeal
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
4 teaspoons toasted wheat germ
5 tablespoons, 2 tsp cornstarch, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cup, 2 ½ tsp, 2 TB sugar
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk
1/4 cup reduced-calorie pancake syrup
2 tablespoons molasses
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup fine cornflake crumbs