Help! "Eat Like an Intern" contest at work.

My wife's work is having a food contest (and I'm the cook in the house, so of course I get to make this dish).
These are the instructions: "Eat like an intern"
The entire dish has to cost no more than $10to make. I can prorate staples.

This is definitely not my forte. Anyone have any delicious ideas?

Posted by: nashama
April 15, 2015

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Summer O. April 23, 2015

The Colcannon recipe on this site is a good one. https://food52.com/recipes/11988-how-we-survived-colcannon Red beans and rice (I make it without sausage sometimes) http://lonestargrassfed.com/blog1/beans-potatoes-more/treebeard’s-red-beans-rice/

AntoniaJames April 22, 2015

I calculated the cost of this, which I made last night with soba, napa cabbage and tofu that were all purchased at our Korean supermarket, at less than $4 for the two of us, with leftovers: https://food52.com/recipes/20710-country-style-vegetable-soup-with-fermented-black-beans-and-tofu (I also added one carrot and about 1 1/2 cup of broccoli florets.) A satisfying dinner following a vigorous hike on a cool evening. ;o)

AntoniaJames April 17, 2015

What's interesting about this is that it's been years since I had an income like an intern, but I rarely spend more than $10 for the two of us for our entire dinner - and we eat really well. (That's not counting Mr T's beer or wine.) ;o)

ktr April 18, 2015

I was thinking the same thing (although it's only been a few years since I was a resident)!

inpatskitchen April 18, 2015

I'm wondering if the meal has to be for more than 2 people?

nashama April 18, 2015

It did have to be for more than two people - it was a potluck style competition. I decided to go with the dessert I began making when I was an intern: Palmiers with vanilla whipped cream and Kahlua sauce. Just found out I came in second. Maybe next time! Thanks everyone for your help and ideas!

Healthline April 15, 2015

Anything that's quick and easy to make, like this veggie quesadilla: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/quesadilla-one

sexyLAMBCHOPx April 15, 2015

Have you read today My Broke Kitchen's column? https://food52.com/blog/12724-how-to-make-a-meal-on-five-dollars.

inpatskitchen April 15, 2015

Here's the link to Your Best Cheap Feast Contest. Lots of ideas!
https://food52.com/contests/330-your-best-cheap-feast

nashama April 15, 2015

Thanks! I hadn't seen this one.

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