The semiSerious Foodies

Lunch

Back in Australia we would regularly visit George’s Gourmet Kitchen and buy a Hame, Camembert and Snow Pea Shoots. Our reproduction is on a Brioche Bagel, substitutes Delice de Bourgogne for the Camembert and Onion Sprouts instead of Snow Pea Shoots.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c
• Leg Ham adds 10c per serve
• Sprouts add 30c per serve
• The Delice de Bourgogne was $5.38 and we shared ½, or $1.35 per serve.

An exceptionally tasty lunch for $2.33 per serve.

Dinner

Foodie Greg had planned something completely different for tonight’s dinner, but while shopping for Cotija (on special) he discovered some very fresh Corn at Whole Foods, so we changed plans and grilled the Corn and covered it with a Cotija mix and enjoyed.

• The Cotija was $3.59 on special and we used about ⅓, or 60c per serve
• The Corn was $2.25 or $1.13 per serve
• Add 80c per serve for Mayo, Yoghurt and Chipotle sprinkle.

A super favorite of Foodie Philip, which did not disappoint, for $2.53 per serve.

Lunch

Two shared sandwiches: Egg Salad & Watercress, Leg Ham, Smokey Cheddar & Kumato

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Leg Ham adds 10c per serve
• Smokey Cheddar adds 34c per serve
• The Kumato were $3.69 for six, and we shared one, or 31c per serve
• Egg Salad is $3.69 and we use about ¼, or 46c per serve
• Watercress was $2.99 and we used ¼, or 38c per serve
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread.

Two decent sandwiches for $2.73 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight’s Meatless Monday revolves around Cauliflower Gnocchi and a jar of Rao’s Alfredo Sauce augmented with Sun-dried Tomatoes.

• The Rao’s Alfredo Sauce was on special for $5.39 or $2.70 per serve
• The Cauliflower Gnocchi was $2.79 or $1.40 per serve
• Add 45c for Sun-dried Tomato.

The Alfredo Sauce was way better than the last one we had from Aldi. Overall, a very tasty and satisfying meal for $4.55 per serve.

Lunch

The Foodies needed to go our to shop, so we picked up the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, with Fries, from Skewers for $8.75 per serve.

Dinner

This Meaty Neapolitan Ragu with Feta Ravioli is very onion heavy and a new recipe for the Foodies. The recipe made eight serves.

• The grass fed Chuck Roast was $19.10 or $2.38 per serve
• Onions were $4.98 or 63c per serve
• Add 60c for wine, or 8c per serve
• Add 30c for other ingredients
• The Ravioli was $2.99 or $1.50 per serve.

We felt the Ragu was a little too sweet from the onion and offset it a little with some Worcestershire sauce. It still ate a little sweet, so we will experiment with future meals. Still, quite tasty for $4.79 per serve.

Lunch

A Bagel seemed like a good choice for lunch, particularly with Ham, Smokey Cheddar & semi-dried Tomatoes. Ham, Cheese & Tomato? Not original but kicked up a little.

• The Brioche Bagel is 58c
• Smokey Cheddar is 34c per serve
• Black Forest Ham is $3.29 per pack, or 66c per serve
• We used semi-dried Cherry Tomatoes for 60c per serve
• Add 40c for Garlic Spread.

Unsurprisingly, this made a great Bagel for $2.58 per serve.

Dinner

We set a gap between our Hams of at least four weeks, and so it was time to sous vide another Ham and serve it with the remaining Apple Sauerkraut, and some frozen Spaetzle.

• The The Ham is only 42c per serve because it was purchase as a loss leader at 49c per pound
• The frozen Spaetzle was $2.99 or $1.50 per serve
• The Apple was $1.23 or 28c per serve
• The Artisanal Kraut was $3.29 or 42c per serve
• Add 30c for Dressing ingredients
• Add 20c for Whole Grain Mustard.

The Ham is ridiculously cheap, but it’s hard to walk past. The Apple Sauerkraut was goody, as always, but the Spaetzle was doughy and didn’t have much flavor. Otherwise a good meal for $3.12 per serve.

Lunch

We repeated the Crisp Bread Ploughman’s Lunch with Apple & Pickled Onion.

• The Rye Crispbread was $3.29 for a pack of 20, or 33c per serve
• The Irish Cheddar was $3.49 and we used about 60%, or $1.05 per serve
• Branston Pickle was $13.31 for the jar, and we used about 1/5th, or $1.33 per serve
• Apple adds 20c per serve
• Pickled Onion adds 10c per serve.

A pretty decent meal for $3.01 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight it was time to return to our Smoked Salmon Pizza cooked on the grill outside, although it wasn’t warm enough to eat outside.

• Sockeye Smoked Salmon was $6.49 or $3.25 per serve
• The Pizza Dough was $1.29, or 65c per serve
• We used semi-dried Cherry Tomatoes for 60c per serve
• About two ounces of Neufchatel went on each Pizza, or 25c per serve
• Add 30c for Capers and Shallot
• Add 40c for dressed Greens.

Our favorite Pizza for $5.45 per serve.

Lunch

During our weekly shopping trip to Aldi, the Foodies picked up Fried Scallops, Fries & Coleslaw from Mr Fish & Chips for $5.19 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

We prepared Black Pepper Beef with Rib Eye.

• The NY Strip was $16.07 for two steaks, and we used one, or $4.02 per serve
• Bell Peppers were 48c per serve
• Chipotle powder adds 10c per serve
• Onion and garlic add 25c per serve
• Brown Rice adds 33c per serve
• Add 50c for the other ingredients.

A very tasty meal for $5.68 per serve.

Lunch

We finished the Asparagus and Feta Frittata for $2.84 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight was first time we’ve had the Apple Sauerkraut Slaw with our Beer Bratwurst as the Sauerkraut we like is in limited supply.

• Beer Bratwurst were $4.49 or $2.25 per serve
• The Apple was $1.23 or 28c per serve
• The Artisanal Kraut was $3.29 or 42c per serve
• Add 30c for Dressing ingredients
• Add 10c for Dutch Mustard, 40c for Blue Cheese Mustard, averages to 25c per serve.

The Slaw is definitely the star of this $3.60 per serve meal.

Lunch

We cut four slices from a par-baked Italian Loaf & toasted them, then topped with Delice de Bourgogne and Apple.

• The Italian Bread loaf is $2.19 and we used about ⅓, or 37c per serve
• The Delice de Bourgogne was $5.38 and we shared ½, or $1.35 per serve
• Apple adds 20c per serve.

An excellent open faced sandwich for $1.92 per serve.

Dinner

An Asparagus and Feta Frittata makes a simple Meatless Monday. Despite the photo, we will get four serves.

• A mix of medium and large Pastured Eggs equates to 54c per serve
• The (tasteless) Israeli Feta is 67c per serve
• Asparagus was $3.99 and we used the remaining ⅔, or $1.33 per serve
• Add 30c for Onion and seasoning.

A surprisingly filling meal, packed with flavor, for $2.84 per serve.

Lunch

A trip to Home Depot had us near New York Chicken and Gyro, so naturally we picked up a Lamb Gyros for $8.17 with tax and tip.

Dinner

It was time for Nigella Lawson’s Shredded Lamb Salad, except we are swapping out the Pomegranate for Preserved Mayer Lemon and the preserving liquid.

• The Lamb Shank was $8.15 or $4.08 per serve
• Stuffed Eggplant Dolmas were $1.79 or 60c per serve
• Caramelized Onion Hummus is 65c per serve, but way better than regular Hummus
• Add 60c for the Salad and Dressing.

The preserving liquid (Salt and Lemon Juice) bought the perfect amount of Salt to the Lamb, but with a subtle lemon tang, which was enhanced with the pieces of Preserved Lemon. A excellent meal for $5.73 per serve.