Month: September 2022

Lunch

We wanted to try Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread on a cracker with Green Apple as an alternative Plowman’s Lunch.

• The Rye Crispbread was $3.29 for a pack of 20, or 33c per serve
• The Cheddar Spread was $4.99 and we used about 30%, or 83c per serve
• Apple adds 20c per serve.

While quite tasty, the Cheddar Spread was out of balance (too little) with the rest of the ingredients. At $1.46 per serve, we preferred the traditional.

Dinner

We had a second attempt at Filet Américain with more seasoning, and served with Baguette slices and Endive. There are really three serves of the Filet Américain.

• The Top Sirloin was $7.86, or $2.62 per serve
• Add 20c for Capers
• Add 20c for Shallots
• The Endive were $2.99 and we shared one, or 50c per serve
• The half a Baguette was $1.29 or 65c per serve.

A very tasty meal, and a strong favorite of Foodie Philip, for $4.17 per serve.

Lunch

We mixed it up a bit today. Foodie Philip had a Kumato and Mayonnaise sandwich, while Foodie Greg had a Chip Sandwich. For both we had Sourdough Bread.

• The Bread was $5.49 and we use about ¼ for lunch, or 69c per serve
• The Chips and/or Kumato add 40c per serve
• Add 20c for Mayo.

We both enjoyed our sandwiches for $1.59 per serve.

Dinner

A warm evening made grilling Lamb Loin Chops a very pleasant experience. We served with an Arugula, Feta and Raspberry Salad.

• The Lamb Loin Chops were $11.49 or $5.75 per serve
• Arugula adds 30c per serve
• The Feta adds 68c per serve
• The Raspberries were $1.49 per punnet and we used ⅔, or 50c per serve
• Add 35c for Balsamic Vinegar.

A very tasty meal enjoyed in the waning evening light, for $7.58 per serve.

Lunch

As it was a month since we last had a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, it was time for one today, for $11.85 per serve with a shared Fries.

Dinner

Because of heat predictions we swapped our Meatless Monday to today and enjoyed Folded Eggs on Avocado Toast, with either Chili Onion Crisp or Sriracha Sauce on top.

• The Italian Bread is 32c per serve
• Two Pastured Eggs are 78c per serve
• The Avocado was 49c or 25c per serve
• Add 30c for Chili Onion Crisp or Sriracha.

A very tasty meal for $1.65 per serve.

Lunch

Once again we enjoyed a Speck and Arugula Pannini.

• 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.

A great sandwich for $3.23 per serve

Dinner

Who wouldn’t want sous vide (and seared) Duck Breast on Yakisoba Noodles with Garlic Bok Choy.

• The Duck was $13.08 or $6.54 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.

A very tasty meal for $8.57 per serve.

Lunch

We repeated our Ciabatta Baguette with Breakfast Ham and Gouda.

• The Ciabatta is 56c per serve
• Gouda is 34c per serve
• The Breakfast Ham is $2.99 for six, or 50c per serve
• Cherry Tomatoes add 35c per serve
• Add 20c for Mustard.

A tasty sandwich for $1.95 per serve.

Dinner

Instead of a Rice Bowl, we prepared a Stir-fry of Baby Corn, Coleslaw Mix and Bean Sprouts in a very Gingery Sauce.

• The Tuna is $2.58 per serve
• Coleslaw Mix adds 40c per serve
• Baby Corn was $2.29 and we used ⅓ or 38c per serve
• Moonblushed Cherry Tomatoes add 30c per serve
• Mung Bean Sprouts were $1.59 and we shared half, or 40c per serve
• Add 55c for Sauce ingredients.

Other than missing a thickening agent, the sauce was very tasty. A satisfying meal for $4.61 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch we had Shin Ramen with a touch of Butter for $1.67 per serve.

Dinner

A return to our Warm Shredded Lamb on Hummus, tonight with Dolmas, Mint and Moonblushed Cherry Tomatoes.

• The Lamb is $2.65 per serve
• Dolmas from Whole Foods were $1.13 per serve
• Add 30c for Cherry Tomatoes
• Add 46c for Hummus.

The Dolmas worked very well with the Shredded Lamb. A very tasty meal for $4.54 per serve.

Lunch

One more Smoked Salmon Bagel is never enough.

• Six Bagels were $3.39, or 57c per serve
• The Smoked Salmon pieces were $1.18 per serve
• Add 45c for Cream Cheese
• Add 30c for Shallot & Capers.

A great sandwich for $1.50.

Dinner

We took the remaining Pork Belly Porchetta slices and roasted them for another hour and a half, which is what we should have done in the first place. With the fat rendered it was a much more peasant and still very tasty. A great meal for $4.19 per serve.

Lunch

We finished a par-baked Ciabatta Baguette and heated some Breakfast Ham and Gouda in the same oven. Add some Moonblushed Cherry Tomatoes and you have a sandwich.

• The Ciabatta is 56c per serve
• Gouda is 34c per serve
• The Breakfast Ham is $2.99 for six, or 50c per serve
• Cherry Tomatoes add 35c per serve
• Add 20c for Mustard.

Warming the ingredients was the key to a successful sandwich for $1.95 per serve.

Dinner

While it takes a long time to cook, Lamb Rogen Josh is simple to prepare: add the Lamb Shoulder meat and one jar of Kashmiri Simmer Sauce to a pot. Prepare some rice a few hours later!

• The Lamb was $8.39 or $4.20 per serve
• The Kashmiri Simmer Sauce was $3.39 or $1.70 per serve
• Brown Rice adds 34c per serve
• Frozen Garden Peas add 30c per serve.

A simple, but quite tasty, meal for $6.54 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch we enjoyed a Smoked Salmon Bagel.

• Six Bagels were $3.39, or 57c per serve
• The Smoked Salmon pieces were $1.18 per serve
• Add 45c for Cream Cheese
• Add 30c for Shallot & Capers.

A pretty tasty sandwich for $1.50 per serve.

Dinner

After a very good Porchetta in Italy we decided to try it with a rolled Pork Belly on special at Whole Foods. We unrolled it, added fresh herbs, and then rolled and tied it again.

• The Pork Belly was $9.58 after all discounts, or $2.40 per serve
• Shallots add 40c per serve
• Arugula adds 40c per serve
• The Pear was 75c and we shared half, or 19c per serve
• Add 80c for Shaved Parmesan.

We were cautious with our cooking time, keeping to the minimum temperature, but in hindsight, it could have used more time to render out the fat. It was a very tasty meal for $4.19 per serve.