Tuesday Dinner

Tonight we had boneless, center-cut pork chops that had been marked down at Harris Teeter. I pan-fried them, then glazed with Mr. Yoshida's sauce. (I've mentioned this stuff before - it's a thick, sweet/savory sauce sold in huge bottles at Costco.) On the side we had white rice and stir-fried baby bok choy. I cut the heads in half and stir-fry the thick stems in a little hot oil. I add some broth (usually chicken but tonight was beef because that's what I had on hand), and simmer for 3 - 4 minutes. I add in some soy sauce and the top halves (leaves), and stir until barely wilted. A few drops of sesame oil is a nice finish to this, and the pan liquid is tasty over the rice.

Totals:

$2.18 - pork chops
$1.43 - baby bok choy ($1.99/lb)
.30 - white rice

$3.91 for dinner for 3

Sunday Dinner

Tonight I took advantage of the fabulous deal I got on shredded cheese the other week (Lowe's Foods Buy 2, Get 3 free sale + coupons). I made a big casserole dish of homemade macaroni and cheese.

I know most people consider mac & cheese to be a side dish, but I think it's so rich and heavy it works better as an entree. I typically just serve it with plain fruits and/or vegetables. Tonight we had mandarin oranges in raspberry jello and green beans. . As much as I love Southern style green beans, cooked all day with fatback, I don't usually have the time or inclination. So I usually just heat up a can, which is immensely improved with a teaspoon of instant chicken bullion granules stirred in.

Totals:

$2 - mac & cheese (with plenty of leftovers)
.50 - green beans
.75 - mandarin oranges
.50 - jello

$3.75 for dinner for 3.