Director Cheap Meals - 29 Minutes to Dinner

[finley1991]

The ladies on the DC trip were very generous in sharing that Doris told them to focus on the Inexpensive Meals we can offer.

I had A LOT of down-time today so I embarked on a little research project...

The average cost of meals per serving in our 29 Minutes to Dinner cookbook is $3.53. Nancy Jo Ryan has a meal planner she e-mails to guests who purchase the cookbook that coordinates with the cookbook!

Here is what I came up with for the price-per-serving for each recipe in the cookbook... if you'd like the excel spreadsheet that breaks each recipe down more, PM me and I'll e-mail it to you. (PLEASE NOTE: I did not include the cost of standard pantry items or spices since a lot of people like to make their own substitutions).

29 Minutes to Dinner – price per serving

Provençal Chicken with Brown Rice 2 servings $3.25 each
Curried Chicken with Couscous 4 servings $2.07 each
Artichoke Chicken with Roasted Potatoes 2 servings $2.89 each
Paprika Chicken & Egg Noodles 4 servings $2.21 each
Turkey Gyros 4 servings $2.41 each
Skillet Lasagna 6 servings $2.53 each
Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Sweet Mustard Dressing 4 servings $3.81 each
Turkey Saltimbocca 4 servings $3.44 each
Crunchy Whole-Grain Chicken Bites 4 servings $3.16 each
Glazed Chicken with Apple Salad 4 servings $3.83 each
Tex-Mex Chicken & Rice Skillet 6 servings $1.88 each
Almond Chicken Stir-Fry 4 servings $3.32 each
Berry-Pine Nut Chicken Salad 4 servings $3.80 each
Chicken Posole Verde 4 servings $2.48 each
Mediterranean Quesadillas with Antipasto Relish 2 servings $4.38 each
Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps 2 servings $5.00 each

Sesame Tilapia with Shiitake Broth 2 servings $8.54 each
Shrimp Panzenella Salad 4 servings $4.25 each
Peppery Fish Chowder 4 servings $3.93 each
Dijon-Crusted Halibut and Roasted Asparagus 4 servings $5.78 each
Sake-Glazed Halibut with Edamame Rice 2 servings $7.88 each
Crispy Parmesan Shrimp with Spaghetti 4 servings $5.05 each
Garam Masala Salmon 2 servings $5.48 each
Rigatoni with Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes 4 servings $2.18 each
Shrimp Orzo Skillet 4 servings $3.58 each
Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa 4 servings $3.41 each
Barbecue Salmon with Radish Slaw 4 servings $2.89 each
Campenelle with Creamy Tomato-Clam Sauce 4 servings $1.78 each

Ultimate Peppercorn Burgers 4 servings $1.64 each
Chimuchurri Steak Salad 4 servings $3.76 each
BLT Mac & Cheese 6 servings $2.34 each
Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragoût 2 servings $8.67 each
Gremolata Steak with Mascarpone Potatoes 2 servings $7.88 each
Beef Enchilada Casserole 6 servings $2.34 each
Chipotle-Herb Flank Steak with Cilantro Rice 4 servings $3.89 each
Pork Tenderloin Tacos 4 servings $1.83 each
Brown Butter Tortellini with Spinach & Ham 6 servings $3.42 each
Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Stew 6 servings $1.94 each
Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salad 4 servings $7.07 each
Korean-Style Beef Bowl 4 servings $3.75 each
Toasted Angel Hair with Sausage & Peppers 8 servings $2.82 each
Italian Meatball Soup 4 servings $2.99 each
Moroccan Pork Chops 4 servings $2.70 each

Spanish-Style Stuffed Peppers 4 servings $3.93 each
Caprese Pizzas 6 servings $2.00 each
Hot & Sour Soup 6 servings $1.54 each
Spicy Broccoli Frittata 6 servings $1.96 each
Persian Chickpea Salad 4 servings $1.50 each
Pan-Fried Polenta with Vegetable Marinara 2 servings $4.06 each
Poached Eggs Florentine 4 servings $2.29 each
Lightning-Fast Veggie Chili 4 servings $1.56 each
Crunchy Breakfast Tacos 4 servings $3.16 each
Harvest Brown Rice Salad 4 servings $3.00 each
Grilled Portobello Bruschetta 4 servings $3.80 each

 

[DebPC]

Thanks so much! What great information! With the high cost of gas and food and everything else- more are looking to lower cost meals.

 

[baychef]

Thank so much! You can also share with your guests that prices may vary! Some of my customers can shop at their commissary on post and their prices are about 3% cheaper (or more) than Super Walmart.

 

[dannyzmom]

awesome! thanks

 

[tpchefpattie]

Gingered Carrot Soup 4 servings $1.03 each



Thank you for sharing your research on the cost-per-serving for each recipe in our 29 Minutes to Dinner cookbook. It's always helpful to have a breakdown of the expenses, especially when it comes to offering inexpensive meals to our clients.

I also appreciate the reminder to not include the cost of standard pantry items or spices, as everyone has their own preferences and substitutions. And thank you for offering to share the Excel spreadsheet with more detailed information, I will definitely take you up on that offer.

I think it's great that Nancy Jo Ryan has a meal planner that she shares with guests who purchase the cookbook. It's a great resource for them to have and can really help them plan and budget for meals.

I will definitely keep these numbers in mind when recommending recipes to clients who are looking for budget-friendly options. Thank you for taking the time to do this research and for sharing it with us.

Best,