Month: September 2022

Lunch

Foodie Greg picked up a Wood fired Neapolitan Style Flatbread from Aldi for $5.49 or $2.75 per serve.

Dinner

We paired the remaining Soutzoukakia with a Cucumber, Watermelon, Feta and Mind Salad.

• The Soutzoukakia was $2.62 per serve
• The Watermelon was 75c per serve
• The Feta was $5.49 and we shared ¼ or 69c per serve
• Mint was $2.99 and we shared half, or 75c per serve
• Add 30c for Cucumber
• Add 10c for Pickled Onion.

A varied and tasty meal for $5.21 per serve.

Lunch

Maybe because it reminds us of Italy and the Autogrill sandwiches, but we had the Speck and Arugula Panini again.

• 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.

Although we recall all the Autogrill (Italian Truck Stop chain) sandwiches came with a cheese component we don’t think it would add anything to this excellent sandwich for $3.23 per serve.

Dinner

It’s been a long time since we’ve had Nigella Lawson’s Watermelon Salad. Over the years we’ve simplified it a little, dropping Olives and Parsley, but retained the essential flavors.

• The Watermelon was $3.99, and we will get four serves, or $1.00 per serve
• The Feta was $5.49 and we shared ¼ or 69c per serve
• Mint was $2.99 and we shared half, or 75c per serve
• Add 20c for Pickled Onion.

This was as tasty as we remembered it for $2.54 per serve.

Lunch

We had pancakes for lunch with Butter and Nutella for about 95c per serve.

Dinner

By swapping our Meatless Monday until tomorrow we had a low preparation dinner of the Legs from the Rotisserie Chicken, with an Arugula, Cherry Tomato and Parmesan Salad.

• The Chicken was $3.33 with a coupon, so each serve was 83c
• Arugula adds 45c per serve
• Add 80c for Shaved Parmesan
• Add 50c for Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil
• Add 30c for Cherry Tomatoes
• Sweet Ginger Sauce adds 10c per serve.

A simple, but tasty meal for $2.98 per serve.

Lunch

For the sake of something different, we took the remaining Rotisserie Chicken Breast, added Tomato, Mayo and a little bit of Arugula and put it in a toasted Brioche Bun.

• The Brioche Buns are 64c per serve
• The Chicken was $3.33 with a coupon and we shared a Breast, or 42c per serve
• The Beefsteak Tomato was 71c (after that same coupon) and we used 1/3 or 12c per serve
• The Duke’s Mayonnaise adds 10c per serve.

The combination worked very well with the Brioche Bun adding richness, for $1.30 per serve.

Dinner

We’ve been waiting for a Mango to ripen so we could enjoy a Poached Shrimp, Avocado and Mango salad.

• 1 lb of shrimp was $8.99 on sale,  or and we used half $2.25 per serve.
• Mango was 40c per serve
• Avocado was $1.49, or 75c per serve
• Add 35c for Lettuce
• Add 20c for dressing ingredients.

A very tasty salad for $3.95 per serve.

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.