The semiSerious Foodies

Lunch

We didn’t have enough Chorizo for two sandwiches, so we made a second with White Asparagus from a jar, also with Smokey Cheddar.

• Dave’s Killer Bread is 74c per serve
• Smokey Cheddar is 68c per serve
• The charcuterie was $$4.49 after all discounts and we used the Chorizo – about ⅓, or 53c per serve
• Add 50c for Garlic Spread
• Fire Roasted Peppers cost $1.99 and we used half, or 50c per serve
• .The jar of White Asparagus was $4.29, and we used half, or $1.08 per serve.

The White Asparagus was a little boring, but otherwise two decent half sandwiches for $4.03 per serve.

Dinner

We fried off some of the remaining Red Wine & Mushroom Meatloaf and served with a Cauliflower Gnocchi in a Marinara Sauce

• The Meatloaf was about $3.00 per serve (as we actually got five serves)
• The Cauliflower Gnocchi in a Marinara Sauce was $3.99 or $2.00 per serve.

The Gnocchi was lighter and more tender than the Trader Joe’s version. A good meal for $5.00 per serve.

Lunch

We still had some Coleslaw from Mr Fish & Chips so we made two Ham & Coleslaw sandwiches.

• The Dave’s Killer Break is 74c per serve
• Black Forest Ham is $3.29 per pack, or 66c per serve
• The Coleslaw is 56c per serve.

A pretty good sandwich for $1.96 per serve.

Dinner

Tonight we returned to our simple meal of sous vide Shrimp with Japanese Style Fried Rice.

• Japanese Style Fried rice comes from Trader Joe’s and is $3.29 or $1.65 per very generous serve
• 1 lb of shrimp is $10.99 and we used half,  or $2.75 per serve.

An easy, quick meal for $4.40 per serve.

Lunch

For lunch we had a Satay Noodle Bowl from Trader Joe’s for $2.49 per serve.

Dinner

Our Meatless Monday was a simple Eggs in Purgatory with a little added Spinach.

• The Roa’s Roast Garlic Marinara Sauce was $5.39, or $2.70 per serve
• The Eggs are 34c each or 68c per serve
• Spinach adds about 30c per serve.

Simple and tasty for $3.68 per serve.

Lunch

We sliced off some more of the par-baked Italian Bread, toasted it and topped with Prosciutto, Giant Baked Beans & two Fried Eggs.

• The Italian Bread loaf is $2.19 and we used about ⅓, or 37c per serve
• The Giant Baked Beans are $1.99 or $1.00 per serve
• Eggs are 64c per serve
• The charcuterie was $5.49 after all discounts and we used the Prosciutto – about ⅓, or 91c per serve.

A very tasty meal for $2.92 per serve.

Dinner

Some weeks ago we preserved some Meyer Lemons, specifically to prepare this Morocan Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon, and today was the day.

• The Lamb Stew Meat was $7.01 or $3.50 per serve
• The olives come in a $4.49 jar, and we used half, or $1.25 per serve
• Add 35c for Garlic, Preserved Lemons, Onion and Ginger
• Add 30c for other ingredients
• Add 34c for Brown Rice
• Add 40c for Nuts.

While it’s not the prettiest meal – being brown on brown – but it was big on flavor for $6.14 per serve.

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

Tonight’s Red Wine and Mushroom Meatloaf was served with Sous Vide Asparagus.We get four serves from this recipe.

Tonight we made our our sauce by mixing Worcestershire Sauce with an Organic, no added sugar, Ketchup for a very tangy, tasty sauce.

• The grass fed Ground Beef was from Aldi for $5.49 per pound, or $1.38 per serve
• Baby Bella mushrooms were $1.99 or 50c per serve
• Onions and garlic add 20c per serve
• Two medium eggs are 64c or 16c per serve
• The butter is $3.99 per block, and we used about 3/8 for four serves, or 38c per serve
• Red wine adds $1.00 or 25c per serve
• Add 20c for Worcestershire sauce and other spices per serve
• The Asparagus was $3.23 and we used half, or 81c per serve
• Add 38c for Butter for the Sous Vide
• Add 20c for Sauce.

The Ground Beef from Aldi has a much finer texture than we had previously. It came together into an excellent meal for $4.46 per serve.

Lunch

A rearranged schedule from our regular Thursday had both Foodies on the weekly shopping trip to Aldi, with a side pickup of Fried Scallops, Fries & Coleslaw from Mr Fish & Chips for $5.19 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

The first ‘long’ day after swapping to Summer Time, and the temperature was warm enough, so we decided to grill our Smoked Salmon Pizza.

• Sockeye Smoked Salmon was $5.49 or $2.75 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.

We double docked the Dough this time and improved the crust even over our last attempt. An indulgent Pizza for $4.55 per serve.

Lunch

We were near New York Chicken and Gyro and picked up one of our favorite lunches: the Lamb Gyro for $8.17 per serve with tax and tip.

Dinner

Having had our Corned Beef Brisket and Cabbage on Saturday night for Foodie Greg’s birthday, tonight we had Mussels in White Wine Sauce, served with the remaining par-baked Baguette as rounds and a side of Coleslaw.

• Mussels are $2.29 for the pack, or $1.15 per serve
• We used 80c worth of ingredients in the Sauce, or 40c per serve
• The remaining Baguette was 27c per serve
• Coleslaw adds 50c per serve.

A very tasty meal for $2.32 per serve.