Author: Philip

Lunch

Since we had a par-baked Baguette Foodie Greg picked up a bargain Rotisserie Chicken and Beefsteak Tomato from Amazon Fresh.

• The Chicken was $3.33 with a coupon and we shared a Breast, or 42c per serve
• The Trader Joe’s ‘Bake at Home’ Baguette was $1.99, but we shared half, or 50c per serve
• The Beefsteak Tomato was 71c (after that same coupon) and we used ⅔ or 24c per serve
• The Duke’s Mayonnaise adds 10c per serve.

A very tasty sandwich for $1.26 per serve.

Dinner

One of our favorites came around again: 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.

Lunch

Smoked Trout Salad Melt on Italian Toast.

• The Italian Bread is 32c per serve
• The Gouda was 51c per serve
• We shared a 3.5oz can of Smoked Trout for $1.75 per serve
• Add 30c for Mayo
• Add 40c for Celery and Capers.

A very tasty open sandwich for $3.28 per serve.

Dinner

We are fine tuning our Filet Américain recipe, but that’s no trial as we love it.

• The Top Sirloin was $6.52, or $3.26 per serve
• Add 20c for Capers
• Add 20c for Shallots
• The Endive were $2.99 and we shared one, or 50c per serve
• Add 20c for Cornichon
• The half a Baguette was $1.29 or 65c per serve.

We felt that it could use more of the flavor components and a little more mayonnaise, but it was very tasty for $5.01 per serve.

Lunch

A simple meal of Shin Ramen and Coleslaw Mix with a touch of Butter for $1.67 per serve.

Dinner

Since we had remaining Cuban Pork, the obvious meal was a Cubano with a side of Jerk Plantain Chips.

• The Pork was $2.20 per serve
• Swiss Cheese is 36c per serve
• Ham is 92c per serve
• Sandwich Pickles are $4.29 for the jar, but we used less than 20%, or 42c per serve
• Plantain Chips were $1.70 and we used half, or 43c per serve
• The Brioche Bun is 58c per serve.

An excellent sandwich for $3.91 per serve.

Lunch

We enjoyed a Speck and Arugula Panini for lunch.

• The Speck was $3.99, or $2.00 per serve
• The Ciabatta is 58c per serve
• Arugula adds 40c per serve
• The Duke’s Mayonnaise adds 25c per serve.

An excellent sandwich for $3.23 per serve.

Dinneer

Dinner was a return to Soutzoukakia with Dolmas and Salad. We get three full serves.

• Australian Ground lamb was $5.99 at Aldi or $2.00 per serve
• An egg is 32c or 11c 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
• Parsley was $1.49 for the bunch, but we only used 1/4 or 13c per serve
• Onion and Garlic add 10c per serve
• The Feta adds 48c per serve
• Dolmas from Whole Foods were $1.13 per serve
• Add 30c for Cherry Tomatoes
• Add 40c for Lettuce
• Add 20c for Sherry Vinegar.

A very tasty and satisfying meal for $5.94 per serve.

Lunch

Foodie Greg bought home a Tarte Au Brie Et Aux Tomatoes, which we enjoyed for $4.29 or $2.15 per serve. While the flavor is good, the crust fails to cook in the middle following directions.

Dinner

As we had Caponata remaining from last week, we warmed it, put it on Toast and topped with one, or two, Fried Eggs.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Eggs averaged 75c per serve
• The Caponata was $1.91 per serve.

A quite tasty meal, which only needed one slice of toast, for $3.41 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch we headed to Skewers to pick up a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich for $11.85 per serve with a shared Fries.

Dinner

It was way past time for a Cuban Roast Pork so Foodie Greg picked up a Pork Butt on special from Whole Foods and we were off.

• The Pork Butt was $8.79 after all discounts, and we’ll get at least four generous serves, or $2.20 per serve
• Blood Oranges were $3.83 or 96c per serve
• Grapefruit was $1.87 or 47c per serve
• Black Beans were $1.00 or 50c per serve
• Brown Rice adds 50c per serve.

An excellent meal for $4.63 per serve. It’s a pity that the Pork has to be sliced as it had an excellent charred crust that got pulled off as this was a boneless Butt, so wrapped with a net.

Lunch

Foodie Greg folded beaded Eggs with Smoked Salmon in a hot pan, and served on a lightly toasted Brioche Bun.

• The Smoked Salmon was a small bit left over and already included
• The Brioche Buns were six for $3.95, or 66c per serve
• Pastured Eggs add $1.00 per serve
• Add 30c for Onion and Chive Cream Cheese
• Add 30c for Shallot and Capers.

A very tasty sandwich for $2.26 per serve, although we decided that the Buns could have been a little more toasted.

Dinner

We found a new source of the Yakisoba Noodles, which takes the sous vide – and seared – Duck Breast right back to an Asian influence. We think it makes for a more balanced meal.

• The Duck Breasts were $14.61 or $7.31 per serve
• The Bok Choy was $1.49 and we used half, or 38c per serve
• The Yakisoba Noodles $2.99 or $1.50 per serve
• Add 15c for Garlic.

An excellent meal for $8.33 per serve.

Lunch

We enjoyed a Smoked Trout Melt, like a Tuna Melt but with Smoked Trout.

• The Italian Bread is 32c per serve
• The Gouda was 51c per serve
• We shared a 3.5oz can of Smoked Trout for $1.75 per serve
• Add 30c for Mayo
• Add 40c for Celery and Capers.

A very tasty open sandwich for $3.28 per serve.

Dinner

We enjoyed the Steelhead Trout before and when it was on special it was a no-brainer.

• The Trout was on special for $4.67 or $2.34 per serve
• The Fries were $1.49, and we shared half or 38c per serve
• Add 30c for Sherry vinegar and seasoning
• Add 50c for Salad ingredients.

A very tasty meal for $3.52 per serve. Despite its appearance, the Trout skin was not burnt.

Lunch

We enjoyed the last of our Beef Rissoles with BBQ Sauce and Gouda in a Ciabatta and pressed it until perfect.

• The Ciabatta is 58c per serve
• Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is 20c per serve
• Gouda is 34c per serve
• The Rissole is 70c per serve.

A tasty enough sandwich for $1.82 per serve.

Dinner

Tagliata, or Italian Sliced Steak is traditionally served with an Arugula and Shaved Parmesan Salad, but we added Cherry Kumatoes.

• The shared Rib Eye was $3.44 per serve
• Baby Arugula is $2.49 and we used about half, or 62c per serve
• Add 80c for Shaved Parmesan
• Add 50c for Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil
• Add 40c for Cherry Kumato.

The Rib Eye wasn’t the most tender we’ve had, but it was a decent meal for $5.76 per serve.