Budgeting Assignment 11/26

  1. Plan your final meal (5 points) - See details below for final meal assignment. 
  • 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) fresh basil
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded ¼-inch thick (see note), or chicken tenderloins
  • 1 (8-oz) package pre-sliced bella or button mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, from 1 medium shallot
  • 2/3 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, for serving (optional)


  • 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2" thick slices
    • 1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, certified D.O.P. if possible
    • 7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
    •  Small dried whole chile, or pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups whole milk mozzarella shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded


  1. Answer the following questions - (15 points)
  1. Do you think your food budget is adequate to purchase food to support a nutritionally balanced diet? 
I do think my food budget is adequate to purchase food to support a nutritionally balanced diet. In my 3 course meal, I have included a source of protein, carbs, vegetables, and fruit (if you include tomatoes). 
  1. Have you made any changes since the beginning of class to either your food budgeting or food purchasing habits?  If so, what were they? 
I now use a list to track the things that I need to buy. I also keep tabs on what I already have and what I don’t have. These techniques have made sure that I am in budget and do not waste my money/ food. 
  1. Has your cooking and/or eating changed?  If so, how?  
I feel more confident in my cooking abilities. I liked learning the different techniques and I now know how to cook different foods, other than my standard 3 meals. I also gained an appreciation for vegetarian proteins, like tofu and seitan. 

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