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Post by erin elizabeth on Jun 8, 2023 6:56:51 GMT -5
It's turning into a 1 new recipe per week year for me. Also, if you haven't done a no-bake cheesecake, I am starting to think they are better than regular cheesecake!
5/14 Shrimp with Hot Fennel Sausage and Polenta (NYT David Tanis) Very good! Only had sweet sausage. Used dried thyme. Didn’t need gremolata—or maybe without capers?
5/14 No-Bake Cheesecake Bars (NYT) SO good. Used only 8oz cc to a half recipe. Added a bit of almond extract.
5/15 Avacado Salad with Lime & Cumin Vinaigrette (GH, but also Food Network) Good, but no need to repeat. Could be a perfect summer entrée with some shrimp though. Hmmm. 
5/28 Summer Berry Buckle with Crunchy Sugar (Everyday Cake) Overbaked a bit probably because frozen fruit. Used lime instead of lemon. I really liked the crunchy sugar on top.
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Post by wallycat on Jun 8, 2023 14:50:48 GMT -5
I've been living a stressful month and hardly paying attention to my food. Sad, because May was my birthday and I spent it worrying about DH's doctor appointments. Oy!
Your polenta dish sounds incredible. I made my tried and true corn polenta with greens "soft pudding" ...which is always excellent. I'm sure I've posted that recipe here on the CLBB many times.
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Post by erin elizabeth on Jun 8, 2023 20:13:06 GMT -5
Ah, wallycat, sorry to hear it. Sending good thoughts. And I hope you find a minute to celebrate you <3
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Post by karenw on Jun 9, 2023 17:52:56 GMT -5
A few for me this month:
-Vegetarian Frito Chili-Bon Appetit. One of my favorite veggie chilis. This one and Joanne Chang's are at the top.
-Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Tofu and Vegetables-NYT Melissa Clark. Needed a bit more spice to jazz it up but if you like tofu this is good, quick, and versatile
-Graham Crackers-Alice Medrich. I have always been curious to try making them and now I am in trouble because the boxed kind may never be the same. These are wonderful!!!
"Greekified" Wedding Soup-my own concoction which is a favorite. Essentially a wedding soup that I stream in while whisking a lemon-egg-parmesan mixture at the end similar to an avgolemmo. I use chicken and turkey meatballs in the soup and for greens I used shredded brussel sprouts and escarole this time but I often change it up.
-Turkey Meatball and Pasta Soup-simple comfort food to use up the last of my homemade turkey meatballs from the above soup finished with a dash of cream.
-C.I. chocolate chip cookies-I made 2 batches for 2 different occasions and changed up the flavor profile of each. One was pistachio, orange, and milk chocolate; 2nd was toffee, peanuts, and semisweet chips.
-Biscoff blondies-https://foodfolksandfun.net/biscoff-blondies/ Super rich and DH LOVED them but not my thing(I don't care for speculos/Biscoff cookie but he loves them so it was a treat for him)
-Moomies Buns-King Arthur-a classic and good a always
-Sheet Pan Lasagna-Giada with my adaptations. Nothing unusual but good solid dish. Used hot Italian turkey sausage and added artichokes and mushrooms along with spinach.
That's all I can conjure up at the moment!
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Post by erin elizabeth on Jun 11, 2023 7:55:07 GMT -5
karenw, I've always wanted to make graham crackers, too!
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Post by karenw on Jun 11, 2023 17:59:51 GMT -5
erin-I loved the grahams but my husband wasn't impressed. That being said I have always loved more plain simple sweets while he has never been the big graham cracker fanatic so he can have his pan of biscoff blondies all to himself and I get the entire batch of grahams!! And we're both happy campers!
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Post by Catbatty on Jun 12, 2023 9:54:51 GMT -5
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Post by PattiA on Jul 1, 2023 13:01:00 GMT -5
Keepers
Bean and Cheese Burritos -- NY Times Cooking -- you make refried pinto beans, add cheese, sear in a skillet, top with pico de gallo. Easy, fast, tasty.
Sheet Pan Tandoori Chicken -- nonnompaleo.com -- cauliflower and chicken thighs tossed with a coconut milk, tandoori spice milk, lemon juice, and salt. I made my own tandoori spice mix using a recipe from BonAppetit.
Preeti's Cabbage with Mustard Seeds - from my friend Diane -- a side dish of sauteed cabbage seasoned with mustard seeds, serrano chile, and fresh curry leaves. My first time using fresh curry leaves. I got some at Buford Farmers Market while I was visiting a friend who lives in an Atlanta suburb.
Southern Cornbread Muffins -- feastandfarm.com -- self-rising cornmeal and a cast iron pan make the best cornbread. After having perfect cornbread muffins at a tiny meat and three restaurant, we backtracked a few miles to the Lodge Factory Store in South Pittsburg, TN for a cast iron muffin pan. Self-rising cornmeal is not a thing in NH grocery stores, but it is super easy to make.
Late Spring Dark & Stormy -- seriouseats.com -- a barely sweetened rhubarb syrup, ginger beer (FeverTree Deliciously Light), lime, and rum. I actually haven't made this with rum; it is a delicious mocktail, without the rum. This recipe has been in my collection for many years; I'm glad I finally made it.
Grilled Feta Greek Salad -- WAshington Post -- A nice twist on Greek Salad. I've made it with feta and with haloumi.
Exceptional
Dutch Oven-Roast Chicken and Shallots -- leitesculinaria.com -- After you do a little prep, this is a hands-off recipe. My current favorite roast chicken. Double the shallots because you will want to eat them all when you serve the chicken and there will be none left for have with the leftover chicken.
Tried and True
Beautiful (Moomie's) Burger Buns -- CCLB/King Arthur -- simply the best
Make Ahead Greek Baked Omelet -- thekitchn.com
Not for Us/Needs Improvement
Cacio e Pepe Frittata with Lemony Yogurt and Arugula Salad -- skinnytaste.com -- uses cauliflower to keep it low carb. We love cauliflower, but for us, it was screaming "make me with potatoes or pasta for a real cacio e pepe experience.
Traditional Mexican Horchata -- muydellsh.com -- it was OK, but no where as good as the horchata at a local taco place.
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