Month: February 2021

Lunch

We repeated the Smoked Salmon Bagel again substituting Sprouts for Shallot.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c
• The Smoked Salmon pieces were $1.38 per serve
• Add 20c for Neufchatel
• Add 40c for Sprouts and Capers
• Add 30c for Tomatoes.

A very enjoyable sandwich for $2.86 per serve.

Dinner

We haven’t had Salad Niçoise for a long time and always with canned Tuna. It was time to reinvent it with Seared Ahi Tuna and Asparagus instead of Green Beans.

• 12 oz Tuna was $5.19, or $2.60 per serve
• The Asparagus was $4.29 and we shared ⅓, or 72c per serve
• Pastured Medium Eggs are 24c each, or 48c per serve
• Kumato adds 40c per serve
• Fingerling Potatoes were 68c per serve
• The olives come in a $4.49 jar, and we used 1/4, or 56c per serve
• Add 40c for Spinach and Balsamic.

The seared Ahi Tuna is definitely a step up from canned, although the cost is around the same! We preferred the Asparagus to Green Beans, so this was an all-round winner for $5.51 per serve.

Lunch

The last in the Charcuterie (again) so we used the Salami with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Neufchatel in a toasted sandwich each.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• The Salami was 85c per serve
• Neufchatel adds 20c per serve
• The sun dried tomatoes were $5.99 and we shared about 1/6 or 25c per serve.

A great sandwich for $2.04 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight we sous vide Thick Cut Pork Chops from Whole Foods instead of our former meat delivery. We generously coated with a Mojo seasoning and served with Cuban Black Beans and Yellow Rice.

• The Pork Chops were $14.29 or $7.15 per 10oz serve
• The Black Beans are $1.99 or $1.00 per serve
• Yellow Rice adds 40c per serve.

The Foodies didn’t notice significant difference in quality between the two meat supplies, even though Whole Foods was about 25% less expensive. An excellent meal for $8.55 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch we picked up Skewers Naan/Kebab “sandwiches” for lunch. Foodie Greg had Falafel, while Foodie Philip had Kobida. Both were very tasty for an average of $10.30 per serve.

Dinner

We had our second server of the Red Wine and Mushroom Meatloaf tonight, and served with a Cauliflower Gnocchi in Marinara Sauce

• The Meatloaf is $4.73 per serve
• The Gnocchi was $2.99 or $1.50 per serve.

We decided that the Gnocchi from Whole Foods was a nicer product than Gnocchi from Trader Joes. A very good meal for $6.26 per serve.

Lunch

Foodie Greg picked up another Charcuterie so we used the Chorizo in a toasted sandwich with Fire Roasted Peppers & Smokey Cheddar.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Smokey Cheddar is 68c per serve
• The charcuterie was $$4.49 after all discounts and we used the Chorizo – about ⅓, or 75c per serve
• Add 50c for Garlic Spread
• Fire Roasted Peppers cost $1.99 and we used half, or 50c per serve.

An excellent sandwich for $3.17 per serve.

Dinner

We chose a “grazing” meal of The Delice de Bourgogne, Duck Mousse Pate, , Olives, Cashews, Black Grapes, Raspberries, Bell Peppers and Hummus, served on hot Baguette. This meal cost about $8.00 per serve.

Lunch

We still had some Salami left in our Charcuterie so we combined it with Neufchatel and Sun-dried Tomatoes to make an excellent sandwich.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• The Salami was 85c per serve
• Neufchatel adds 20c per serve
• The sun dried tomatoes were $5.99 and we shared about 1/6 or 25c per serve.

A very tasty sandwich for $2.04 per serve.

Dinner

We decided to try a new recipe for Scallops: Seared Scallops with Pea Puree! Foodie Philip was initially very skeptical about this recipe, but it turned out to be an excellent alternative to something Corn-based to go with Search Scallops.

• The frozen “dry packed” Scallops were $9.69, or $4.85 per serve
• Frozen peas are $1.29 per pack, or 65c per serve
• A pint of half & half is $1.49 and half is used in the puree, or 38c per serve
• Stock adds 50c per serve
• Other ingredients add 40c per serve.

The Pea Puree was very tasty and a perfect offset to the Scallops, being a little sweet like Corn. A very good meal for $6.78 per serve.

Lunch

Who could complain about a Smoked Salmon Bagel? Today’s variation had Onion Sprouts instead of Shallot.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c
• The Smoked Salmon was $1.38 per serve
• Add 20c for Neufchatel
• Add 40c for Sprouts and Capers
• Add 30c for Tomatoes.

A very enjoyable sandwich for $2.86 per serve.

Dinner

A welcome return to our Red Wine and Mushroom Meatloaf, tonight served with Cauliflower Gnocchi in a Garlic Alfredo Sauce.

• The grass fed Ground Beef was from Aldi for $5.49 per pound, or $2.75 per serve
• Baby Bella mushrooms were $2.02 or 51c per serve
• Onions and garlic add 20c per serve
• Two large eggs are 96c or 24c per serve
• The butter is $3.99 per block, and we used about 3/8 for four serves, or 38c per serve
• Red wine adds $1.00 or 25c per serve
• Add 20c for Worcestershire sauce and other spices per serve
• The Gnocchi was $1.79 or 90c per serve
• Alfredo Sauce was $1.69 or 43c per serve.

The Alfredo sauce was one of the few disappointing “Specially Selected” Aldi products. We f0und it lacking in flavor and overly salted.

On the positive side, this is the first time we’ve used Aldi Grass Fed Ground Beef, and the texture of the meatloaf was the best ever. A lot less dense than when we made it from Keller Crafted Dry Aged Ground Beef, and about half price!

A great Meatloaf, with an okay side, for $6.06 per serve.

Lunch

For Lunch we reheated some of the remaining Popeye’s Fried Chicken and served with the remaining Coleslaw from Mr Fish & Chips.

• The chicken 1s $4.13 per serve
• The Coleslaw is $1.12 per serve.

A very good repeat for $5.13 per serve.

Dinner

It’s been a long time since we last had Hot Smoked Cod Kedgeree, so it was time to repeat it tonight.

• The cod fillets were six for $12.99 or $1.63 per serve
• Eggs are 48c per serve
• Brown rice adds 34c per serve
• Limes were 40c or 20c per serve
• Tomatoes add 85c per serve
• Add 55c per serve for onion, curry powder, ghee and seasoning.

As always both tasty and filling for $4.05 per serve.