Month: September 2020

Lunch

Even half an Apple covers two sandwiches, so we both had an Apple & Smokey Cheddar “sandwich” on a Brioche Bagel.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c
• Smokey Cheddar was $2.69 for 10 slices, or 54c for two slices
• The Apple was $1.12 after all discounts, and we used half, or 28c per serve
• Add 30c for Mustard.

A good balance between the Smokey Cheddar and the crispness of the Apple, also adding moisture. Tasty, for $1.60 per serve.

Dinner

A return to a favorite: Beer Bratwurst with Apple Sauerkraut Salad. The Salad makes four good serves.

• Beer Bratwurst were $4.49 or $2.25 per serve
• The Apple was $1.23 or 28c per serve
• The Artisanal Kraut was $3.29 or 42c per serve
• Add 30c for Dressing ingredients
• Add 10c for Carolina BBQ Sauce.

It a regular on our roster because the Apple Sauerkraut Salad is a slightly acidic, balancing the Pork Fat of the Sausages. The Carolina BBQ Sauce was a surprisingly good pairing for the Bratwurst. A flavorsome meal for $3.35 per serve.

Lunch

Two simple, but tasty sandwiches: Egg Salad and Butter Lettuce on one, Apple & Smokey Cheddar on the other.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• The Tuna Pouch is 99c or 50c per serve
• Egg Salad is $3.69 and we use about ¼ for each sandwich, or 46c per serve
• Butter Lettuce add 35c per serve
• Avocados are 49c or 25c per serve.

A nice pair of half sandwiches for $2.30 per serve.

Dinner

It’s been a very long time since we last enjoyed Nigella Lawson’s Watermelon Salad, and it was definitely time to revisit it.

• The watermelon was $4.99, or $2.50 per serve
• The feta is $6.49 for 10.5 oz and we shared 1/2 or $1.63 per serve
• Mint was 33c per serve
• Limes were $1.95 or 98c per serve
• Olive oil and seasonings add another 20c per serve.

An expensive Watermelon from Whole Foods, but a very tasty one. It has definitely been too long away from this extra tasty salad for $5.64 per serve. We prefer to leave out the Olives.

Lunch

We had a little Bacon left, so we fried up the last two strips. When ready we added the Eggs, scrambled them and served on a Brioche Bagel.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c
• Two Pastured Eggs are $1.02 per serve
• Bacon was $4.99 and we used two of 10 slices, or 25c per serve
• Add 15c for Butter on the other half Bagel.

An enjoyable and tasty lunch, topped with Everything but the Bagel seasoning, for $2.00 per serve.

Dinner

We picked up an eight bone Rack of Lamb on special at Aldi, which we halved so we can share across two meals. Each serve will be a generous eight ounces of protein.

After we sous vide the Lamb to what turned out to be a little lower temperature than we will next time, we fried off the fat to create a nice crust.

• The eight bone Rack of Lamb was $20.53 or $5.13 per serve
• The Broccoli was $2.73 or $1.37 per serve
• The Feta was $6.99 and we used about ⅓, or $1.17 per serve
• Add 25c for Onion and seasoning.

The Lamb had great flavor and was very tender. While not a perfect pairing the Slow Cooked Broccoli was still tasty. A very good meal for $7.92, largely thanks to that great price on Rack of Lamb at Aldi.

Lunch

Time to revisit Skewers Halaal where we obtained a Kobedeh Pita for Foodie Philip and a Chicken Pita for Foodie Greg. The Pitas come with the Kebab of choice and a decent salad mix for $10.94 per serve.

Dinner

We took the boneless Pork Chops and sliced into strips for a Pork, Bok Choy and Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry with Yakisoba Noodles.

• The pork was $8.99 or $4.50 per serve
• The Oyster Mushrooms were $4.99 or $2.50 per serve
• The Noodles are $3.19 for the pack, or $1.60 per serve
• The Bok Choy was $2.00 and used about half or 50c per serve
• Add 50c for Sauce ingredients.

A good stir-fry for $9.44 per serve.

Lunch

As a change from sandwiches, we put together a Caesar Salad Kit and draped with Smoked Trout.

• The Caesar Salad kit was $1.99 or $1.00 per serve
• We shared a $3.49 can of Smoked Trout, or $1.75 per serve.

This made a very acceptable lunch for $2.75 per serve.

Dinner

Our ‘Fishy Friday’ has been almost any seafood but fish! Tonight remedied that by returning to the Thai-Style Cod à la Nage served with Edamame.

• The cod fillets were six for $12.99 or $2.17 per serve
• Coconut milk was $1.89 or 95c per serve
• Limes were 68c or 34c per serve
• A Onion works out at 21c per serve
• Add 55c per serve for fish sauce, garlic, chili, ginger and seasoning
• Shelled edamame was $1.29 or 33c per serve.

This is a great way to give Cod the flavor it lacks natively for $4.55 per serve.

Lunch

We took the remaining Lamb Rissoles and served in a hot Panini Roll.

• The Panini Roll is 63c
• A serve of the Lamb Rissoles is $3.01 or $1.50 per roll
• Add 30c for Lettuce
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread.

An excellent sandwich for $2.83 per serve.

Dinner

A favorite is the Hot and Sour Beef Salad, which we always do with Top Sirloin from our Keller Crafted Meat box.

• The Top Sirloin was $12.36 or $6.18 per serve
• The Salad Greens mix was $1.99 but we shared half, or 50c per serve
• Limes were 49c for two but we shared one, or 13c per serve
• Mint was from our garden
• Lettuce adds 60c per serve
• Shallot adds 10c per serve
• The Bell Pepper was 64c or 32c per serve
• Instead of a Chili we used some Sambal Ulec, which adds 20c per serve.

An excellent meal for $7.93 per serve.

Lunch

After a break we returned to the Trader Joe’s Egg Salad as a sandwich ingredient.

• The Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Smokey Cheddar was $2.69 for 10 slices, or 54c for two slices
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we used one each, or 70c per serve
• Egg Salad is $3.69 and we use about ¼ for each sandwich, or 46c per serve
• Sprouts add 30c per serve
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread

Two quite good sandwiches shared for $3.35 per serve.

Dinner

Foodie Greg missed the Seared Scallops with Chorizo and Corn back in January, when we last cooked this, as he was recovering from a short illness. So we’re back to it tonight.

• The frozen “dry packed” Scallops were $9.69, or $4.85 per serve
• The Chorizo was $5.75 but we used ½ in the recipe, or $1.43 per serve
• Scallions were 44c per serve
• Three Cobs of Corn were $1.50, or 75c per serve
• Add 20c for other ingredients.

The Scallops were excellent (thanks Aldi) and the Chorizo Corn was good, but not awesome. A very tasty meal for $7.67 per serve.

Lunch

Boredom with sandwiches had us turning to a Shin Noodle Bowl. A pack of four was $3.69 or 93c per serve, which proved to be quite generous and a satisfying – if spicy hot – meal. We do, however, only use one of the two flavor pouches.

Dinner

Our experiment with Soutzoukakia as rissoles was successful, so we did them again.

• Ground lamb was $5.99 or $2.00 per serve on special at Aldi
• An egg is 51c or 17c per serve
• 8 oz Panko breadcrumbs are $2.99 and we used half, or 25c per serve
• Parmesan is $3.99 for 8oz and we shared 2 oz or 50c per serve
• 1/4 cup and a tablespoon of red wine – halved – is 34c per serve
• Onions, shallot and garlic adds 25c per serve
• Pomegranate Seeds were $4.49 and we used about half, or $1.13 per serve
• Shaved parmesan comes in a $5.49 pack, and we used 1/4 or 46c per serve,
• Butter Lettuce adds 38c per serve
• Add 30c for Dressing ingredients.

The Lamb Rissoles came had a crisp shell and moist tender inside. This is a much herbier version than the traditional Australian Beef recipe. The Lettuce was a good carrier of the dressing and foil to the Parmesan. The Pomegranate seeds added a fresh pop, and crunch. A very enjoyable meal for $5.28 per serve.

Lunch

Foodie Philip scored another Sourdough half boule from an neighbor and we made the classic BLT with it.

• The bread came free
• Butter Lettuce add 30c per serve
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we used two, or 70c per serve
• Bacon was $4.99 and we used four of 10 slices, or 50c per serve
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread.

Today’s version was particularly good for $1.90 per serve.

Dinner

We used the remaining Soy Chorizo we’d prepared for the Taco Salad a few nights back, and made meatless Tostadas.

• Soy Chorizo is $2.29 or 58c per serve
• Tostados were $1.39 for 21, or 13c per serve
• Guacamole is $1.10 per serve
• Five Kumato were $3.49 and we used two, or 70c per serve
• Add 30c for Salsa.

These were surprisingly filling, with Foodie Greg not finishing his second serve! Overall, pretty good for $2.81 per serve.

Lunch

Sunday lunch is better with Eggs.

• The Brioche Bagels are $2.89 for five, or 58c per serve
• Pastured Eggs are 51c each, or an average of $1.02 per serve
• Add 30c for Salsa.

With the new griddle cooking surface these turn out well every time. The Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa adds a nice kick. A good Sunday lunch for $1.90 per serve.

Dinner

Whatever you do, don’t call it Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew with Red Wine, Mushrooms and Bacon), but it is a classic French recipe

• The beef was around $4.68 per serve
• Carrots were $1.00 or 50c per serve
• A onion was 20c or 10c per serve
• The wine is adds 50c per serve
• Add 50c per serve for seasoning, garlic and oils
• Brown rice adds 33c per serve
• The English Peas were $3.49 and we served half, or 88c per serve.

An enjoyable meal for $7.49 per serve.