Month: November 2022

Lunch

We shared a fresh Clam Chowder from Trader Joe’s that was very rich, creamy and $2.50 per serve. We will definitely do it again.

Dinner

Bay Scallops have been unavailable for a while so when they came back into stock Foodie Greg decides they were perfect for a Risotto.

• The Risotto was $4.79 or $2.40 per serve
• The Bay Scallops were $7.19 for a pound, but we used half, or $1.80 per serve
• Add 40c for Saffron
• Add 25c for Lemon Juice.

The Bay Scallops had great flavor, that is definitely more intense than Jumbo Scallops. They blended well with the Risotto for $4.85 per serve.

Lunch

Foodie Greg picked up a Tarte Aux Champignons for $4.79 or $2.40 per serve.

Dinner

Our Meatless Monday meal was Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce and an Arugula Parmesan Salad.

• The Shells were $3.49 and we only prepared half, or 88c per serve
• The Marinara Sauce is $1.79 and we used half, or 45c per serve
• Add 30c for Agugula
• Add 40c for freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Unfortunately this is the last of the Stuffed Shells for a while, as they were an Aldi special buy, but they were tasty while they lasted for $1.93 per serve.

Lunch

It was Japanese day in our house, with the Japanese inspired Hambāgu Steak for dinner, and some very excellent Japanese Curry Rice for lunch. Foodie Philip had Beef, while Foodie Greg had the (better) Chicken. The Beef meat was a little tough, but the Curry was spot on. It evoked strong food memories in Foodie Philip from his exchange student days in Japan. Definitely doing the Chicken again for $18.84 per serve, with tax and tip.

Dinner

We enjoyed the Hambāgu last time, so it was time to repeat it.

• Ground beef was$5.99 or $1.50 per serve
• 8 oz Panko breadcrumbs are $2.99 and we used half, or 38c per serve
• A Pastured Egg is 50c or 12c per serve
• Cream Cheese adds 11c per serve
• The Shallot is 6c per serve
• Ketchup adds 40c per serve
• Add 17c for Red Wine
• Add 20c for other Sauce Ingredients
• The Broccoli Florets were $2.99 and we used half, or 75c per serve
• The Japanese Sweet Potato was $2.27 and we used half, or 65c per serve.
• Add 30c for Sour Cream in the Sweet Potato.

The Sour Cream balanced the sweetness of the Sweet Potato. A very tasty and balanced meal for $4.64 per serve.

Lunch

Lunch was our reliable and favorite Speck, Arugula and Olive Oil Panini.

• The Speck was $3.99, or $2.00 per serve
• The Ciabatta is 58c per serve
• Arugula adds 40c per serve
• Olive Oil adds 30c per serve.

Always a tasty sandwich for $3.28 per serve.

Dinner

We were both looking forward to the Pork and Sage Rissoles on what is probably our last opportunity for grilling outdoors for a while. The recipe made four meals this time

• The Ground Pork was on special $4.70, or $1.17 per serve
• The Bacon was on special for $3.60 and we used ⅝, or 45c per serve
• Sage came from our garden
• 8 oz Panko breadcrumbs are $2.99 and we used half, or 38c per serve
• A Pastured Egg is 50c or 13c per serve
• Add 15c for Onion and other ingredients
• The Coleslaw adds 85c per serve.

The Pork and Sage is a perfect combination – the aromatic Sage seems to amplify the porkiness of the meat. A great meal for $3.13 per serve.

Lunch

A “Steak Sandwich” where the Steak is a Portobello Mushroom in a Brioche Bun!

• The Brioche Bun is 58c per serve
• Arugula adds 25c per serve
• The two Portobello Mushrooms were $3.99 or $2.00 per serve
• Add 40c for Butter and Garlic.

A very tasty Sandwich for $3.23 per serve.

Dinner

For our Fishy Friday tonight we seared the Ahi Tuna and place it on Stir Fried Rice Noodles, Fresh Beans, Carrots and Baby Corn.

• Twelve ounces of Ahi Tuna from Aldi is $5.62, and we shared ⅔, or $1.88 per serve
• The Prince Edward Medley was $1.99 and we used half, or 50c per serve
• The Rice Noodles were $2.99 and we used half, or 75c per serve.

A quite tasty meal for $3.13 per serve.

Lunch

We finished the par-baked Baguette by stuffing it with Arugula, Cream Cheese and Pickled Beetroot slices.

• The half a Baguette was $1.29 or 65c per serve
• Cream Cheese adds 36c per serve
• Pickled Beets adds 45c per serve.

A quite tasty sandwich for $1.46 per serve.

Dinner

We had some large bone-in Pork Loin Chops from Whole Foods that we sous vide and then seared in Butter. We served with Sauerkraut and Garlic Sage Spätzle.

• The 1.75 lbs of Pork Loin Chops were $7.86, or $3.94 per serve with a lot of pork left over.
• Garlic Sage Spätzle was $4.49 or $2.25 per serve
• Add 20c for Sauerkraut.

The Pork was cooked to perfection and very tasty. The Spätzle was very tasty and contributed to a great meal for $6.36 per serve.

Lunch

We cooked some of our prepared Pork and Sage Sausage Rolls and served with a side Salad for $3.10 plus 40c for the Salad, or $3.50 per serve.

Dinner

We returned to a cold weather favorite: Beef Massaman Curry, tonight with Brown Rice.

• The Beef Stew Meat was $4.23 on special, after all discounts, or $2.12 per serve
• The curry is $3.38 per can or $1.69 per serve
• Coconut Cream is $2.29 per can or$1.15 per serve
• Peanuts were $2.99 but we only used half, or 75c per serve
• Add 20c for other ingredients
• Brown Rice adds 34c per serve.

A very tasty Curry for $6.25 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch we shared a Chicken and Gnocchi Soup that was on special at Whole Foods for $3.14 after all discounts, or $1.57 per serve.

Dinner

Our swapped out Meatless Monday on Tuesday was Giant Baked Beans on Garlic Italian Toast topped with Fried Eggs.

• Italian Bread adds 38c per serve
• Garlic Spread adds 45c per serve
• The Giant Baked Beans are $1.99 or $1.00 per serve
• Pastured Eggs add $1.00 per serve.

A pretty good meal for $2.83 per serve.

Lunch

We had an early lunch of Oat Pancakes with Butter or Cream Cheese for about $1.13 per serve.

Dinner

We swapped our Meatless Monday to Tuesday and had Beer Bratwurst with Apple Endive Salad.

• Beer Bratwurst were $4.49 or $2.25 per serve
• The Endive were $2.99 and we used 2/3 or $1.00 per serve
• The Apple was 48c or 24c per serve
• Add 30c for dressing ingredients.

A decent meal for $3.89 per serve.