Month: May 2022

Lunch

It was way past time for a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich from Skewers, so we indulged in our favorite sandwich for $11.85 per serve with a shared Fries.

Dinner

We are always looking for ways to serve up Bratwurst, so tonight we took a classic “Pork and Beans” approach, by reheating in some Carolina Baked Beans and serving with an Apple Slaw.

• Beer Bratwurst were $4.49 or $2.25 per serve
• The Carolina Baked Beans were $1.99 or $1.00 per serve
• The Coleslaw mix adds 35c per serve
• The Envy apple was $1.38 or 35c per serve
• Add 20c for apple cider vinegar and seasoning.

While the Beans were a bit mushy, the flavor was good, and worked well with the Beer Bratwurst. The Coleslaw bought balance to the meal for $4.15 per serve.

Lunch

Today’s lunch was Shin Ramen with Bok Choy for $1.67 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight’s Turkey Bacon Chipotle Meatloaf was served with Mashed Potato and Green Peas with Pearl Onions.

• The Meatloaf is $3.13 per serve
• Prepared Mashed Potato is $3.64 and we shared half, or 91c per serve
• Green Peas add 45c per serve
• Pearl Onions add 35c per serve.

A tasty meal for $4.84 per serve.

Lunch

We finished cooking a par-baked mini-baguette that we spread with Burrata and stuffed with Speck and Arugula.

• The par-baked roll was 86c per serve
• The Speck was $3.99, and we shared about ⅔, or $1.34 per serve
• Arugula adds 40c per serve
• The Burrata was $4.99, and we shared one, or $1.25 per serve.

As it turns out the Burrata added little to the sandwich, where the primary flavor drivers were the Speck and Wild Arugula. A good sandwich for $3.85 per serve.

Dinner

After sweating some Shallots and Capers we mixed the remaining Smoked Salmon into our Scrambled Egg Mix and cooked it quickly: Australian Style. We topped on Toast spread with a Compound Butter made with our Tomato Herb mix we purchased just outside Positano on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.

• The Dave’s Killer Bread is 37c per serve
• Two Pastured Eggs are 76c per serve
• Butter adds 40c per serve
• Imported Herbs add 40c per serve
• The Smoked Salmon adds $1.35 per serve
• Half a Kumato adds 30c per serve.

A tasty, and surprisingly filling, meal for $3.58 per serve.

Lunch

A classic Ham, Cheese and Tomato Toasted Sandwich is still a great sandwich.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• A slice of Gouda is 34c per serve
• Breakfast Ham is 60c per serve
• Semi-dried Cherry Tomatoes add about 40c per serve
• Add 45c for Mayonnaise.

A classic is a class for good reason. A good lunch for $2.53 per serve.

Dinner

A completely new recipe for us – Smoked Mussels and Avocado Salad – was met with some trepidation by Foodie Philip.

• The canned Smoked Mussels were $1.79 per serve
• Arugula adds 55c per serve
• Avocados are $1.06 or 53c per serve
• Kumatos were $3.69 for six, and we shared one, or 31c per serve
• Add 40c for Shallot and Seasoning.

Foodie Philip loved it! It had a lot of flavor and the balance of Avocado and Smoked Mussel was very pleasing to the palate. A good meal for $3.58 per serve.

Lunch

For a simple lunch we heated a Spanakopita from Trader Joe’s for $2.25 per serve.

Dinner

Foodie Greg built a Dashi Broth and prepared a very nice Ramen Bowl with Bob Choy, Pork Belly, and an Onsen Tomato, or Hot Spring Egg.

• The Dashi Broth adds 89c per serve
• The Pork Belly is $6.49 or $3.25 per serve
• The Ramen is $1.63 per serve
• Bok Choy adds another 48c per serve
• A Pastured Egg adds 48c
• Add 60c per serve for other ingredients.

A very tasty meal, helped a long way by the Pork Belly, for $7.33 per serve.

Lunch

A return to a favorite toasted sandwich: Chorizo, Bell Pepper and Gouda.

• The Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Gouda is 34c per serve
• The Chorizo was $4.72 and we used half, or $1.18 per serve
• Fire Roasted Peppers cost $1.99 and we used half, or 50c per serve.

A great sandwich for $2.76 per serve.

Dinner

After the somewhat confusing Tuna Tartar in Maiori (Italy) Foodie Greg decided to give it his own take.

• Twelve ounces of Ahi Tuna from Aldi is $5.62, and we shared ⅔, or $1.88 per serve
• The Burrata was $4.99, and we shared one, or $1.25 per serve
• Add 55c per serve for Capers, Shallot and other Seasonings
• Add 20c for Wild Arugula
• Add 45c for Crisp Bread.

A more successful Tuna Tartar that was seasoned to our taste, for $4.33 per serve.

Lunch

A Ciabatta Roll with a hot Rissole makes for a great lunch.

• The Ciabatta Roll is 58c per serve
• We shared a $2.72 serve of Rissoles, or $1.36 per serve
• Butter Lettuce adds 10c per serve
• Add 15c for the Carolina BBQ Sauce.

A decent lunch for $2.19 per serve.

Dinner

While the immersion circulator was still out we used it to sous video a half Rack of Lamb, which we seared and served with a Citrus Salad.

• The full Rack of Lamb was $5.98 per serve
• The Feta was $6.49 and we shared ½, or 81c per serve
• Add 30c per serve for Shallot and other ingredients
• Mint, Lemon and Grapefruit came from our garden.

It was nice to have so much of the meal from our own garden. A very tasty and balanced meal for $7.09 per serve.

Lunch

Lunch was Pork Chili Verde Enchiladas from Viva La Fiesta for $17.00 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

Tonight we sous video two Duck Breasts, seared them to perfection and served on a bed of Wild Rice with an Endive and Lemon Salad.

• The Duck Breasts were $14.78 or $7.39 per serve
• Wild Rice Mix is 64c per serve
• Two Endive were $3.99 or $1.00 per serve
• Preserved Lemon was from our pantry
• Add 45c for Almonds
• The Orange was $1.84 or 92c per serve
• Add 20c for Garlic and seasoning.

A very tasty and well balanced meal for $10.60 per serve.