May 2017 Hits & Misses (1,109 views)
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Post by erin elizabeth on May 30, 2017 14:46:59 GMT -5
I am done cooking new this month. Leftovers today and tomorrow and I need a little break from work so I thought I would post.
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5/29 Strawberry Dream Cake (CC June/July 2011) Really excellent cake. Not strong strawberry flavor, but def there. Very nice texture. Great frosting. Not too sweet.
5/14 Pineapple Orange Margarita (BA 7/00) Reduced tequila to 1c. Excellent! Not too sweet, not too sour. Blended with ice.
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5/14 Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Dip (CL 1/07) Roasted two peppers, nudged up salt, balsamic, basil. Very tasty!
5/14 Broccolini and Ricotta Pasta (RR 12/15) So good for so few ingredients. Just used TJ’s parm/rom blend.
5/14 Creamy Baked Penne and Chicken with Mushrooms and Creamy Baked Penne and Chicken with Artichokes, Tarragon, and Lemon (Best Make-Ahead) 2 days in fridge. Watch when chicken is cooking to not boil. Good flavor—forgot lemon juice and peas in second! Do 10-12 oz artichokes only. Frozen is best.
5/13 Singapore Noodles (ATK) Good, a little fussy and messy. Do shrimp and veg together and egg separate? Taste/brand of curry powder really decides flavor.
5/13 Cranberry Sour Cream Pound Cake (CCOct/Nov 15) Good, dense without being heavy. Could do any berry.
5/10 Buttermilk Pancakes (CC June/July 2015) Fluffy and still cooked through. Forgot sour cream! 5/? Redid with sc and not as good--didn't cook through. I don't know which one was the cook's error.
5/7 Cannoli Pound Cake (SK) Made Friday and ate Sunday and it was still moist! Not sure I need pistachios; maybe toast them? Cut them smaller?
Good
5/28 Veggie Balls NYT/The Meatball Shop Without marinara, nutty and interesting. Marinara just evened everything out, but you really don’t want to eat them dry, so?
5/26 Glazed Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies (Savuer 4/13) Overbaked a tad. Messed up glaze. Tasty, regular oatmeal cookie. Flavor grew on me as they sat and doing glaze correctly would be good.
OK
5/25 Lamb and Spinach Curry (Oprah 10/09) Bland. Was done before 4 hours on high. Added 6oz spinach.
5/22 Cod with Broccolini and Chilli (Nigellissima) This was fine. Nothing great.
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Post by Catbatty on May 30, 2017 16:45:20 GMT -5
So wonderful, Erin. THIS is one of my most favorite features that users started doing back in the CL forum in days of old and you do it so well. I read some of them to my husband aloud (while he works out on the exercise bike) to give him an idea of why I rave about this thing people are still doing in Great Food! Please keep them coming. I would PAY for these!!!!!!! I can't express it enough how fun and what treasures these are to many of us!!!! THANK YOU, ERIN and THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SHARE THESE LISTS WITH US!! <shouting>  PS: Folks who do this or want to do this: don't think you have to be perfect. Anything you share with us is SO appreciated.  |
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Post by peachesncream on May 31, 2017 12:40:42 GMT -5
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Post by karenw on May 31, 2017 18:22:39 GMT -5
From what I can remember:
Very Good:
Parmesan Crusted Baked Tilapia with homemade tartar sauce-CL
Pita pizzas-me. Used my homemade pita and made my own turkey Italian sausage. Also topped with a saute of broccollini, baby kale, lemon, goat cheese, and pizza sauce.
Banana Nut Oatmeal Bites-A no bake "power ball" with oats, bananas, peanut/almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
Good:
Istrian Minestrone-Martha Rose Schulman. Would have like more of a tomato presence and stronger herb flavor. Herbs were cooked with the beans. Next time I would reserve some to add fresh to finished pot. But still hearty and tasty.
Tried and True:
Spinach artichoke chicken calzones-Giada with my modifications
Deviled Salmon cakes-??
Can't remember anything else. With my sinus surgery, guess I did not cook as much this month.
Karen
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Post by soupandstew on May 31, 2017 21:18:29 GMT -5
EXCELLENT: Ground Lamb and Shallot Kebabs with Pomegranate Molasses - Food & Wine www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ground-lamb-and-shallot-kebabs-pomegranate-molassesIncredible flavor. I'm going to try same recipe subbing chicken thighs for the ground lamb in the kebabs. EXCELLENT: Pan Fried Sesame Tofu with Broccoli - Budget Bytes www.budgetbytes.com/2016/02/pan-fried-sesame-tofu-with-broccoliMade this twice and love the flavors and textures; I added matchstick carrots for color and texture Life is hectic so most nights are simple, grilled or baked protein with salad or grilled or steamed veggie. Tonight was steamed chicken and veggie dumplings from the freezer case of our local Korean mega-supermarket, plus seaweed salad from their deli case. |
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Post by peachesncream on Jun 1, 2017 6:57:50 GMT -5
EXCELLENT: Pan Fried Sesame Tofu with Broccoli - Budget Bytes www.budgetbytes.com/2016/02/pan-fried-sesame-tofu-with-broccoliMade this twice and love the flavors and textures; I added matchstick carrots for color and texture Thanks for posting this! My granddaughter is coming for a visit this summer and she eats mostly vegetarian/vegan. I'm collecting recipes to try together. This looks really good. |
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Post by applecrisp1 on Jun 1, 2017 19:10:32 GMT -5
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Post by helene on Jun 19, 2017 19:31:41 GMT -5
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Post by applecrisp1 on Jun 19, 2017 20:02:41 GMT -5
Helene -- Yes that's the one. I first tried it years ago after reading about it on the old CLBB. I think it is super flexible and often change it up (ie roasted corn is good, sometimes toss in leftover chicken, use less out, leave out the cheese etc). I always leave out the jicama and radishes, and usually the jalapenos (since total heat wimp and don't often buy). If you try it, hope you enjoy.
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Post by swedishcook on Jun 20, 2017 15:50:34 GMT -5
Helene -- Yes that's the one. I first tried it years ago after reading about it on the old CLBB. I think it is super flexible and often change it up (ie roasted corn is good, sometimes toss in leftover chicken, use less out, leave out the cheese etc). I always leave out the jicama and radishes, and usually the jalapenos (since total heat wimp and don't often buy). If you try it, hope you enjoy. The dressing is one of my absolute favorites. I'm also a heat wimp. Well drained, pickled jalapenos from a jar, chopped to measure same amount does the trick for me. Trust me, that jar lasts forever in the fridge. Just make sure the jar doesn't accidentally topple over. That was a nasty cleanup. |
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Post by helene on Jun 24, 2017 14:11:03 GMT -5
Helene -- Yes that's the one. I first tried it years ago after reading about it on the old CLBB. I think it is super flexible and often change it up (ie roasted corn is good, sometimes toss in leftover chicken, use less out, leave out the cheese etc). I always leave out the jicama and radishes, and usually the jalapenos (since total heat wimp and don't often buy). If you try it, hope you enjoy. Thank you, I will try it! SaveSave |
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Post by helene on Jun 24, 2017 14:11:28 GMT -5
Helene -- Yes that's the one. I first tried it years ago after reading about it on the old CLBB. I think it is super flexible and often change it up (ie roasted corn is good, sometimes toss in leftover chicken, use less out, leave out the cheese etc). I always leave out the jicama and radishes, and usually the jalapenos (since total heat wimp and don't often buy). If you try it, hope you enjoy. Thank you, I will try it! SaveSaveGreat tips, thanks for sharing. SaveSave |
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Post by Varaile on Jul 4, 2017 7:53:35 GMT -5
We picked up a new puppy mid-May and, well...things were a bit of kilter as we all adjusted. Are still adjusting...  Thus the late post.  Pan Roasted Pork Chops and Cabbage Ckng Lght May 2017 Tangy Mustard Coleslaw Ckng Lght June 2008 Kicky Black Bean Burgers Ckng Lght March 2017 Ratatoullie Stuffed Shells Ckng Lght June 2017 Full reviews and comments on above can be found here: scifiwithpaprika.blogspot.com/  |
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Post by applecrisp1 on Jul 5, 2017 11:49:31 GMT -5
We picked up a new puppy mid-May and, well...things were a bit of kilter as we all adjusted. Are still adjusting... Thus the late post. Pan Roasted Pork Chops and Cabbage Ckng Lght May 2017 Tangy Mustard Coleslaw Ckng Lght June 2008 Kicky Black Bean Burgers Ckng Lght March 2017 Ratatoullie Stuffed Shells Ckng Lght June 2017 Full reviews and comments on above can be found here: scifiwithpaprika.blogspot.com/ Varaile -- Thanks for posting your hits. The stuffed shells sound terrific and a great way to use summer veggies. I did pop onto your blog and I read your suggestion to use penne etc instead of shells. I love that idea -- one, I don't have shells, and if I buy them, not stuck with a leftover shells. And, even better --- a time saver since no need to stuff any shells. I wonder how much pasta to use (maybe I'll try the whole 2 ounce dry/serving). I can't wait to give it a try. On my list it goes. Off topic... I was going to post on your blog but it said I had to sign in. So it says use your google account.... is that just a gmail email address? I don't have one, really should just get one. I'm not familiar with the others mentioned like OpenId, LiveJournal etc. Totally clueless. Off to check out the black bean burger recipe, that I know how to do. Ha. Thanks again. Google Account You will be asked to sign in after submitting your comment. OpenID OpenID LiveJournal WordPress TypePad AOL |
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Post by Varaile on Jul 7, 2017 15:17:36 GMT -5
Applecrisp - Thanks for stopping by the blog! I'm embarrassed to admit, that I'm not 100% certain how all these on-line things are interlinked. I created my blog almost 10 years ago (where has the time gone?!?) and I know the whole Google world has morphed quite a bit since then. When in doubt, I plug my email addy in and if it starts to create something I don't want to create, I back out. Sorry I can't be more help! As for the stuffed shells, I had enough "filling" to make nearly two pans. Personally, I like to make less pasta so I'm not stuck with leftovers cooked pasta - easy enough to make more if I need it. But that's me.  Cheers! |
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Thus the late post. 
