February 2005 Hits and Misses

[cinnamon_queen]

Oh, wow...can it be the end of the month already?! What were your hits and misses this month? Anything outstanding?

I will post my reviews later tonight when I get them organized. It was a strange month for me. Either I made something really good or something that was just plain horrible, there was no middle ground for me!

[Kathy B]

Favorite of the Month
Labne, Sumac, Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil - found on internet somewhere.....
I've made this three times now, once for DS to take to school for a "taste of the world" party where it was a big hit with the rest of the 14 year old kids. DH LOVES it! Enough said.


Very Good
Winter Minestrone - Everyday Italian
Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze - BA 2/05
Lawsuit Muffins - CLBB
Mexican Pizza - CLBB
Autumn Muffins - Allrecipes
Sauteed Pork Chops Nicoise - Kitchen Assistant


Good
Braised Pork with Salsa - CLBB
Chicken Stew - Everyday Italian
Four Cheese Stuffed Shells with Smoky Marinara - CL 3/03


Not a Repeat
Black-Eyed Pea Soup - Epicurious
Got lots of great reviews, but I don't know why. Pretty bland. DH had seconds and I said "Do you really like it?" He said, "No, but beans are good for you." :rolleyes: :p

[pilgrim719]

Excellent:
Balsamic Chicken Salad, www.KraftFoods.com
Maple Oatmeal Muffins, BA 7/95 (CLBB funnybone)
BBQ Chicken Pizza with Feta, www.KraftFoods.com
Shredded Pork Sandwiches, BH&G Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes
Chicken Breasts with Feta Cheese Sauce, CLBB
Chocolate Chip Cookies #10, I’m Just Here For More Food
Double Caramel Pecan Brownies, One Smart Cookie
Hearty, Healthful Lentil Stew, CL Jan/Feb 2005
Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookies, CLBB Anna
Honey Mustard Pretzels, CLBB Hoosier65
Granola Fruit Bars, Light & Tasty Oct/Nov 2002
Coconut Bread Pudding, EF #13
Gran’pa Emmanuel’s Macaroni with Sausage & Cannellini, Rachael Ray (foodtv.com)
South Pacific Shrimp, EW Spring 2004
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce, SL February 2005
Snickers and Peanut Butter Muffins, www.recipegoldmine.com

Very Good:
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Muffins, 125 Best Chocolate Chip Recipes
Country-Style Breakfast Sausage, BH&G The Smart Diet
Whole Wheat Apple Bars, www.Kelloggs.com
Peach Coffeecake, www.Kelloggs.com
Peanut Butter Dip, Southern Living 5/01
Dried Cherry Scones, WW Annual 2000
Butternut Squash Fries, EF #16
Pork Tenderloin w/ Ginger-Soy Sauce, CL Jan/Feb 2005
Butternut Squash w/ Maple Butter, EF #16
Coconut-Cranberry Muffins, CL Jan/Feb 2005
Meatless “Meatball” Pizza, Betty Crocker Best of Hearty & Healthy Cooking
Red Wine-and-Rosemary Marinara, CL July 1997
Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese, www.BettyCrocker.com
Bill’s Marinara, CL
Spinach Salad with Onion Vinaigrette, CL October 1993
Coconut-Ginger Rice, www.BettyCrocker.com
White Beans & Spinach Ragout, CLBB kcmo727

Good:
Chive Green Beans, CL March 2004
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash, New Vegetarian Cuisine

[tperes]

pilgrim719 -- could you post the recipes for:

Butternut Squash Fries, EF #16
and
Meatless “Meatball” Pizza

TIA!

[krispy spo]

Haven't posted here in a while. I had a few good ones this month:

Repeaters:
Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage (CL BB)
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Sauce (CL BB)
Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Vinaigrette (CL BB)
Meaty Cheese Manicotti (SL??)
Blue Cheese Crusted Steaks w/Red Wine Sauce (CL BB/BA Nov 2003)
Spicy Ranch Chicken Wraps (CL June 2000)

Okay but Won't Repeat:
Chinese Hawaiian Barbequed Ribs (the Gourmet Cookbook)
Cornmeal Cheddar Muffins (CL Jan/Feb 2005)
Beef and Brocolli Lo Mein (Family Fun Jan 2005)
Sweet Crunchy Mustard Chicken (Food & Wine Jan 2003)
Fudgy Mocha Toffee Brownies (CL Jan/Feb 2005)

[tperes]

Excellent
Pumpking Chocolate Chip Muffins (CL BB)
Potato Gratin with Garlic and Goat Cheese (CL)
Mushroom and Beet Green Quesadillas (my own recipe)
Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Cookies (my own recipe)
Chocolate Decadence
Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas (CL)
Milk Chocolate Truffle Cookies (original recipe from CL BB)
Spanakopita Quiche (CL)
Pommes Anna (CL)

Good to Very Good
Tunisian Potato Turnovers (MWLFF)
Fiery Carrot Dip (BA or F&W)
Banana Coconut Muffins (CL BB)
Peaches and Cream Cheese Muffins (CL BB)
Walnut Balls (CL BB)
Chile Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice (CL)

Not a Repeat
Spaghetti with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce (CL)
Fettucini w/ Walnut and Sage-Browned Butter (YinVK)
WW Garlic Shrimp (CL BB)

[pilgrim719]

Originally posted by tperes
pilgrim719 -- could you post the recipes for:

Butternut Squash Fries, EF #16
and
Meatless “Meatball” Pizza

TIA!

The pizza recipe and my review of it are posted on this thread (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70637&highlight=meatball+pizza)

And here's the squash fries...

Butternut Squash Fries

Serves 4

1 medium butternut squash
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
coarse salt
ground pepper
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Peel and seed squash; cut into 1/2-inch-wide sticks. On a baking sheet, combine squash with olive oil and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, and spread squash in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast until fork-tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro.

[KCSoccer]

I didn’t get to make as many things as I intended this month because I injured my knee – torn ACL & meniscus. I’m going to change my screen name to “BleacherBuns” or something similar, as I’m no longer playing soccer, just watching :(. Enough of the pity-party, here’s my list:

Excellent, will definitely make again
Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting, CLBB adapted Louisiana Banana cake posted by valchemist, made a coconut cream cheese frosting for topping
Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, allrecipes.com Dr. Amy
Lula's Salsa, from friend’s collection, my family's new favorite salsa
Mexican Rice, from friend’s collection
Pecan Pie, CLBB originally referred to by claire797 from recipezaar.com (ann hugo #13639), baked as a gift for a friend who said it was "awesome"
Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Cloverleaf Rolls, CLBB Laurielee
Yeasted Waffles, Cook's Illustrated Mar/Apr 2004, Very light and crispy; DS didn't like them as well as the Malted Waffles recipe from an old EW magazine but the rest of the family loved them

Very Good
Crispy Amish Peanut Butter Cookies, New Recipes from Quilt Country, Makes 8 dozen cookies
Pork Chops with Country Gravy & Mashed Potatoes, CL Jan 04, Homey main dish; quick to make
Vegan Split Pea Soup I, allrecipes.com, used 10 cups water and it was still thick

Just Okay
Fortune Cookies, The Fortune Cookie Book, very hard to shape; not crisp in the middle

[KCSoccer]

Originally posted by Kathy B
Favorite of the Month
Labne, Sumac, Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil - found on internet somewhere.....
I've made this three times now, once for DS to take to school for a "taste of the world" party where it was a big hit with the rest of the 14 year old kids. DH LOVES it! Enough said.


This sounds intriguing -- would you post the recipe?
TIA!

[beccac]

Will Repeat
Minestrone Soup (CL)
Spicy Curried Potatoes (mine)
Seared Chicken Cutlets (my friend's)
Seared Scallops with Shallots and Brussel Sprouts
Brunswick Stew with Tofu (CL) - one of my faves!
Spinach Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette (CL)
Tortelli and Shitake Mushrooms with Creamy Sage Sauce (Bon Appetite)

Good, but will pass next time
Cauliflower Risotto (Epicurious)

Hope I make more recipes in March!

[Mary Ann]

Excellent
Tandoori Chicken (Good Health Claypot Cookbbok)
Peela Aloo (CLBB)
BBQ Pork Sandwiches (CLBB)
Chipotle Slaw (CLBB)
Braised Herb Chicken Thighs with Potatoes(CL)
Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese (CL)
Red Chile Soup with Chicken, Mushrooms & Zucchini (CLBB)
Cajun Seafood Pasta (allrecipes)
State Fair Cracked Wheat Bread (breadworld.com)
Quinoa and Black Beans (CLBB)
Parmesan Herb Baked Flounder (I used Basa) (CL)

Good to Very Good
Baked Penne with Broccoli and Three Cheeses (CLBB)
Rich Creamy Mushroom Soup (CLBB)
Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar (America’s Test Kitchen)
Spicy Pasta, Bean and Sausage Soup (epicurious)
Curried Tuna Noodle Casserole (CL)
Hearty Oatmeal Raisin Bread (CLBB)

[Sami]

Here's my list.
EXCELLENT

East Indian Tomato Soup with lentils and coconut. Helene, BB. This was the best lentil soup I have made. I gave it to 2 friends who were ill and they also loved it. I was surprised that the red lentils changed color when they were cooked. I used Tabasco because I had no sambal olek.

Baked French Toast with Pecans, March BA. Put together the night before, this was very to make and delicious. It is very sweet so although I served maple syrup with it, I didn’t need any.

Chocoloate Ricotta Muffin, Canice,BB. There were great and nice with the chocolate chips in them.

Maple Granola, J/F CL. Didn’t clump but otherwise it was excellent.

Figs with ricotta, honey and walnuts. CL recipefinder. Since I had dried figs, that is what I used, although I thing I would love this with fresh figs.

Fettucini with low fat alfreddo, New MrsG, BB. I used tortellini because I had it and the sauce is good so it worked perfectly.

Kamish cookies, MIL. My MIL always made them and they were a favorite, but this is the first time I treid the recipe, It is similar to making biscotti but the cookie is not as hard.



VERY GOOD
Ma Po Tofu, Eve, BB. This turned out great, much to my surprise. I left out the meat and bean sauce but loved the chili garlic sauce. A new favorite.

Butternut squash bean and tomato stew, Jack Bishop. Good and may make it again .

Beans and cheese tacos, New Mrs G, BB. The parmesan adds a lot of flavor to the mixture and anytime I have left over ricotta will make this again.

GOOD
Fried ricotta, newpaper. Supposed to replace an omelet…no way. The burnt part was great

Sami

[Natasha]

Here's my tentative list (I think I missed things):

Very Good to Excellent

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos - Moosewood
Thai Curried Meatballs - Canadian Living
Barbecued Ribs
Baked Whole Wheat Rotini with Sausage and Veggies in Roasted Garlic Sauce
Sweet Potato Soup with Jalapeno (Corn) Salsa - Canadian Living
Grilled Chicken Burgers
Chokley's Home Fries - Moosewood
Grainy Dijon and Herbed Mashed Potatoes
"Chicken" (soy chicken strips) Caesar Wraps
Strawberry Ricotta Muffins
Swiss Muesli
Chicken Quesadillas

Okay to Good
Jambalaya - Moosewood (didn't *quite* turn out this time)
Strawberry Cinnamon Muffins - CL
Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata - Canadian Living

Not for Me
Couscous with Smoked Gruyere, etc. - Canadian Living or Chatelaine

[momwholuvs2cook]

Ok, since we just finished dinner, I guess that does it for February. Where did this month go? :p

Excellent! Definitely worth repeating...
Rosemary Focaccia - J/F CL 05
Oven Fried Coconut Chicken - CL J/F 05 (subbed chicken breast for dark & used reg. coc. milk)
Frozen Mocha Cheesecake
Meringue and Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes - CL 12/04 (made without the meringue)
Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas in a Creamy Sauce - WW "Make it in Minutes" (added mushrooms and garlic)
Spicy Ranch Chicken Wraps - CL 6/00 (only used 1 jalepano)
You Won't Be Single For Long Vodka Cream Pasta - RR 30 Minute Meals 2

Very Good! Probably repeat...
Cinnamon Apple Cake - CL 10/97
Peanut Butter Pancakes - CL 3/00 (Added mini chocolate chips)
Sweet Corn and Roasted Garlic Custards - CL 7/03
Black Beans with Chipotle and Tomatoes - Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo - CL 5/04 (Used Pepercorn marinated tenderloin)
Crockpot Jambalaya
Pork Stroganoff - CL 11/04 (used a peppercorn marinated tenderloin, subbed yogurt for sr. cream)
Potato, Leek and Ham Gratin - CL 11/04
Crunchy Corn Chip Pie - Emeril- There's a Chef in My Family

Good - May or may not repeat...
Hoisin Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry - CL J/F 04 (Added more veggies)
Tex Mex Cheddar Turkey Burgers with Carmelized Onions - CLBB by ?
Taco Potatoes
Cauliflower Cheddar Gratin with Horseradish Crumbs - CL Gourmet 11/02
Mexican Manicotti
Bourbon Glazed BBQ Chicken - cL J/F 05
Beef and Barley Stew - CL J/F 05
Tequila-Marinated Beef and Pepper Fajitas - CL 3/01
Mole-Style Pork Chops - CL 12/04
Carrot Coins with Maple-Balsimic Browned Butter - CL 12/04
Butternut Squash and Leek Gratins - CL 12/04

Needs Improvement...
Fruit Salad with Honey-Yogurt Sauce - CL 11/04 (Too tart & too much liquid- need to drain fruit
better next time??}

Definitely not for us....
Garlicky Baked Shrimp - CL 5-95 (Nothing wrong with recipe, just not for us)

Tried & True repeats this month....
Stuffed Shells Florentine - CL 8/01
Roasted Cauliflower - CL 11/02
Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Hazelnuts - CL 11/04

[deniseannsc]

I did't cook too much this month, DH and I are separated and cooking for one (sometimes 2 when DD is home) is not as much fun. When I did cook it was because DD#1, DD#2, and DS were home. So here goes my teensy list. I sure miss cooking! :( :( :( (and DH)

Very Good to Excellent
Drunken Beans - Moosewood New Classics - didn't have amber beer so I used Corona. Very very good! Next time I'll make it with
the amber beer for comparison.

Good to Very Good
Hot Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus - CL J/F 03 - very tasty and will repeat. Asparagus was crispy and complimented the shrimp w/wine. Would have put this in the above category except that although very good, I didn't think it was as good as the Border-Style Shrimp I've made in the past.
Garden Pea Salad - Paula Deen - I enjoyed this because I like green peas and wanted something different. I lightened it by using low-fat mayo.

[sarahj]

Excellent:
Authentic Enchiladas Verdes (allrecipes.com)
Asiago Hash Browns (allrecipes)
Almond Butter Cookies (allrecipes)
Baked Orange Roughy Italian-Style (allrecipes)
Apple Breakfast Bread (allrecipes)
Blue Cheese Dip II (allrecipes)
Asparagus with Parmesan Crust (allrecipes)
Baked Potato Soup I (allrecipes)
Arrabbiata Sauce (allrecipes)
Balsamic Vinaigrette (CLBB-stacy7272)
Baked Pork Chops I (allrecipes)
Apple Banana Cupcakes (allrecipes)

Good:
Buttermilk Cornbread (TX Cooking Online)
Fat Free Refried Beans (allrecipes)
Apple Rosemary Pork Tenderloin (allrecipes)
Baked Chicken Nuggets (allrecipes)
Artichoke Spinach Lasagna (allrecipes)
Barley Pilaf with Artichoke Hearts (CLBB-newcook)
Baked Ziti I (allrecipes)

Not For Us:
Angel Crisps (allrecipes)
Angel's Old Fashioned Beef Stew (allrecipes)
Cameroonian Fried Spinach (allrecipes)
Creamy Italian Dressing II (allrecipes)
Baked Linguine with Meat Sauce (allrecipes)
Baked Basil Fries (allrecipes)
Amazing Brown Rice Salad (allrecipes)
Creamed Spinach II (allrecipes)
Banana Chai Bread (allrecipes)
Bok Choy, Carrots and Green Beans (allrecipes)
Barbecued Chicken and Black Bean Burritos (CL 12/99)

[Blissful_in_TX]

Excellent
Cruzan Pineapple Rum Cake - So moist and delicious!
Red Velvet Cake - Calf Fries to Caviar
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies - allrecipes.com
Coconut Shrimp - CL 4/02 - I didn't make the sauce.
Champagne Risotto with Scallops - Bon Appetit 1/98 posted by kismet

Repeaters
Coconut Curry Shrimp Cakes with Papaya-Lime Sauce - CL 5/04 - The shrimp cakes were really good but I didn't care for the sauce. I also didn't think one serving was very filling, especially for all the ingredients called for. Next time will double the shrimp cakes recipe and serve without sauce.
Honey-Ginger Salmon - CLbb HollyinKC
Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken - CL 12/04
Coconut Cilantro Rice - CLbb RebecaT - Next time I'll cut down the salt to 1/2 tsp
Mexican Chicken Casserole - CL 12/98
Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut-Curry Sauce - CL 9/02

Not Repeaters
Provencale Chicken Supper - CL 9/02
Hoppin' John - CL Jan/Feb 04 - I couldn't get any meat off the ham hocks, so it seemed like a side dish to me.
Cola Pot Roast
Jamaican Banana Bread - CL 3/97 - A little dry for me

[kgraham]

Wow - can't believe March is upon us already!

Excellent - will definitely make again
Four Cheese Stuffed Shells with Smoky Marinara – CL Mar ‘03
Garlicky Butternut Squash Noodle Soup – me
Seared Salmon with Thai Veggies – epicurious

Very Good - will probably make again
NY Style Spicy Italian Sausage – Bruce Aidells’ Complete Sausage Book
Garlic Mushroom Soup – Gilroy Garlic Festival ’92 winner
Zopf (Swiss Egg Bread) – Bread Lover’s Bread Machine Ckbk
Braised Herb Chicken Thighs with Potatoes – CL Jan/Feb ‘05
Lentil and sausage soup – cucinacucina.com
Bread Machine Sourdough – Sunset Oct ‘03

Good - but not great enough to make again
Red Chile Soup with Chicken Mushrooms and Zucchini – EW Feb/Mar ‘05
Buddha's Delight with Tofu, Broccoli, and Water Chestnuts – CL Jan/Feb ‘05
Double-Berry Pancakes – Sunset Jan ‘05
Chicken Scallopine with Cilantro and Lemon sauce – Sunset Mar ‘05
Curried Lentil-Leek Soup – Healthy Crockery Cookery

Meh
Turkey and Balsamic Onion Quesadillas – EW Feb ‘05
Linguine with Radiccio – Sunset Feb ‘05

[susan_foster]

Excellent:
Chunky Cranberry Applesauce - WW Annual Recipes for Success 2003
Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts - WW Take out Tonight
Chili-Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice - CL 10/04
Penne with Italian Sausage and Vegetables - CL 05/99
Oats 'n Wheat Blueberry Muffins (with Cranberries instead) - Best Muffins and Quick Breads

Good to Very Good:
Quick Beer Bread - The All New Joy of Cooking
Orange and Arugula Salad - CL 10/01
Peach Salad with Cumin Dressing - CL Jan/Feb 05
Sweet-Hot Pumpkin Soup- Mable Hoffman's Crockery Cooking
Baby Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - CL 01/99

Not a repeat or needs modification:
Broccoli with Garlic Sauce - WW Take Out Tonight
Spicy Peanut Noodles - The Essential Eating Well Cookbook
Mom's Banana Bread - CL 12/96
Seasoned Mashed Black Beans-1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes
Beans and Rice - The Essential Eating Well Cookbook
African-Spiced Broccoli-and-Cauliflower Salad - CL 03/97
Sour Cream Raisin Muffins - The Ultimate Muffin Book

Susan

[Kathy B]

Originally posted by KCSoccer


This sounds intriguing -- would you post the recipe?
TIA!

Sure! Here you go....

Labne, Sumac, Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

To make Labne:
Place two or three paper towels in a strainer. Spoon in a carton of good quality, natural yogurt. Place strainer over a bowl to catch the liquid that runs out, and set the whole thing in a refrigerator for several hours. The original recipe said 24 hours minimum, but I let it drain more like 5-6 hours and found the consistency to be exactly what we like. The longer you drain the yogurt, the firmer the labne will be.

To make the finished dish:
Spread the labne on a large plate in circular motions about 1/2 cm thick, it should cover the plate entirely. There should be plenty of peaks and troughs to capture the olive oil. Sprinkle generously with...
1 tsp. sumac (Lebanese spice)
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
12 pitted Kalamata olives (I chopped these up)
Good drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Freshly ground black pepper.

Serve with hot crusty bread.

Here is a link to the actual site where I found the recipe with a picture of the dip...

Labne, Sumac, Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (http://www.froc.com.au/htm/04%20Autumn2002.pdf)
(You may have to scroll down a page or two).

My notes: Adjust the salt to your taste. I served it with warm pita bread cut into small triangles. We have also eaten it with warm ciabatta, and that is delicious, too. We can buy sumac at The India Emporium here in KC. I would think any Middle Eastern grocery would carry it as well.

[Andrea_2]

I might be missing a couple, but here are at least most of mine...

Excellent
Meaty Manicotti (SL)
Maple-Almond Granola (CL J/F 05)
Lamb Curry with Apples (CL 3/01)
Triple-Chocolate Fudge Brownies (Epicurious)
Spicy Orange Hummus (CL Complete)
Pompano (subbed Tilapia) with Crabmeat and Citrus Beurre Blanc (Epicurious)

Very Good
Greek-Flavored Turkey Burgers (CL J/F 05)
Coconut Rice with Beef Stir-Fry (CL J/F 05)
Chicken with Apple-Cream Sauce (CL 10/02)
Tiny French Beans with Smoked Sausage (CL 3/03)
Ham, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomato Calzones (CL J/F 05)
Shortcut Lasagna (CL 6/00)
Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak (CL 9/03)
Indian Shrimp Stir-fry (CL 3/01)
Breakfast Tortilla Strata (CL 3/01)
Fiery Chipotle Rice and Sausage (CL 3/01)
Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce (CL J/F 05)
Antipasto Pasta Salad (modified) - (Gourmet 6/04)
Asparagus with Orange Butter Sauce (SL)
Sour Cream Chocolate-Chip Cake (Epicurious 5/03)

So-So
Jane's Vegetarian Chili (CL J/F 05)
Easy Greek Chicken Casserole (CL 8/00)
Turkey Meatloaf (CL 3/01)
Wheat Germ Pancakes (CL 3/01)
Fresh Fruit Salad (SL)

Won't Repeat
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary (CL 11/00)
Thai Fish Sauce and Lime Chicken (CL J/F 05)

[Mimeea]

I was doing really well keeping track at the beginning of the month, but then the second half was filled mostly with repeats anyways, so here goes:

Excellent
Old-fashioned Apple Nut Crisp - EW
Banana Oat Loaf - CLBB
Lemon Squares - KA Cookie Companion
Quick Roast Chicken Dal - EW

good
Overnight Oatmeal - EW
Tuscan Chicken & White Bean Soup - EW
Champ (Mashed Potatoes w/ Leeks) - EW
Vegetable Broth - A Year In...

Not a Repeater
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin w/ Peanut & Orange Sauce - EW

[kimmer99]

Okey dokey (hey - do you all include only new recipes here or all dishes you made)?

Real Good
Beef & Barley Soup (CL Jan 2005)
Mocha Double-Fudge Brownies (CL Jan 2005)
Homestyle Chicken soup (WW Turnaround Book)
Linguine w/ Clam Sauce (CL Oct 2003)
Citrus Glaze Scallops w/ Avocado Salsa (CL Aug 2002)
Mini-Mocha Cheesecakes (CL Nov 2001 - only one point)
Beef Stir Fry w/ Coconut Rice (CL Jan 2005)
Smokey Black Bean Soup (WW Turnaround Book)
Toffee Biscotti (CL Online)
Drop Biscuits (CL Oct 1999)

Good

Baked Barley w/ Shitake Mushrooms & Carmelized Onions (CL Mar 2003)
Chicken Breasts Stuffed w/ Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes (CL Mar 2004)
Ribolitta (CL Jan 2005)
Curried Chicken Salad w/ Grapes (WW Turnaround Book, though 2nd day a bit dry)
Chopped Salad w/ Tuna & White Beans (WW Turnaround Book)
Caesar Salad (CL Oct 2003)
Double Chocolate Chews (CL Mar 1996 - only 1 point each)
Shrimp w/ Broccoli Rabe, Olives & Hot Pepper (WW Magazine Oct 2003 - I'd had more crushed red pepper next time)
Balsamic Roasted Onions (CL Sept 1997)
Southwestern Corn & Pepper Gratin (CL July 1997)
Basil Roasted Vegetables over Couscous (CL June 1996)
Everyday Viniagrette (WW Turnaround Book)
Ma Po tofu (CL Jan 2005)
Green Goddess Salad (WW Turnaround Book, DH not crazy about dill in dressing)
Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry (WW Turnaround Book)
Sweet Potato Fries (WW Turnaround Book)

Okay
Italian Potato and Artichoke Fritta (WW Turnaround Book, I'd add more eggs or egg beaters next time)

Eh
Red Cabbage & Golden Apple Saute (WW Turnaround Book, I've had better)
WW All Beef chili (WW Turnaround Book, mine is better)

Yuck
Creamy Cheese Rotini (WW Turnaround Book - unedible)

[golden1225]

Wow, looking over my notes this month wasn't a good one for turning out high ratings! I must do better this month!

Excellent - Make Again
Polynesian Pork Roast - Rival's New Creative Crockpot Cookbook
Chicken Tandoori Salad - Easy Exotic
Revised Parent of Better Than Sex Cake - my revised recipe!

Good, Don't Know If I'll Repeat
Salmon, Rice & Parmesan Casserole- Rival's New Creative Crockpot Cookbook
Turkey Breakfast Sausage - allrecipes.com (http://www.allrecipes.com)
Sweet Potato & Sausage Casserole - my recipe
Vietnamese Chicken & Cabbage Salad - F&W Quick From Scratch Soups & Salads
Pork & Tofu Soup - F&W Quick From Scratch Soups & Salads
Hot Cocoa Mix - Backyard Living 12/04

Not For Us
Apple Cake- CL can't remember which issue, but was 2004
Macaroni & Cheese - Alton Brown
Moroccan Chicken & Couscous Stew - F&W Quick From Scratch Soups & Salads
Indian Chicken Curry - CL Reader's Favorites

[golden1225]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KCSoccer

Lula's Salsa, from friend’s collection, my family's new favorite salsa

Cindi - would you post this recipe for us? It's always great to have a new salsa recipe in your repertoire!
TIA!
:D :D

[NewMrsG]

Here's ours - although I have to say that our real favorite of the month was quinoa, which I didn't include in the list because it's not really a recipe, but it was the first time we'd ever eaten quinoa before, and we both LOVED it!

Excellent - the standouts!
Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Sauce – Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant – Yummy and unique way to serve stuffed peppers – my favorite recipe from this book thus far
Cinnamon-Nut Brunch Loaf – Recipelink – very moist and flavorful, although not light
Seafood Fettuccine – CL, Jan/Feb 2002 – Phenomenal.
Chocolate and Coconut Cream Fondue – BA – Yum!
Traditional Crab Cakes ‘21’ Club –Served with chili-mayo from another Epicurious recipe – light mayo, chili-garlic sauce, and lemon juice. Perfect! Awesome, awesome recipe.
Spicy Lebanese Lamb-Stuffed Squash – this was delicious, healthy and easy! Used turkey instead of lamb, sultanas instead of currants, and mixed in diced canned tomato instead of the tomato sauce Yum!
Sweet Crunchy Mustard Chicken – CLBB-Kvalley – One of those recipes with just a few ingredients that you think will be okay, and good for an easy weeknight meal – it was deceptively delicious!
Herbed Turkey with Roasted Garlic Gravy – CL, 11/02 – This was really very good and quite easy.
Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Yams with Garlic and Parmesan – Recipezaar – This was one of our hits of the month. Delicious and very rich tasting – lots of really wonderful flavor without it being too heavy.
Crunchy Farmhouse Bread – Canadian Living
Apple Spice Muffins – Recipelink
Hot Browns – CL, 5/Delicous!!
Parmesan Polenta – CL, 10/00
White Bean Enchiladas – CL, 11/00 – posted by Bob

Very good - worth repeating
Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins - EW
Easy Salmon Cakes, EW Winter 2004
Raspberry-Filled Cinnamon Muffins – CL, Five-Star Recipes
New Mexico Pot Roast – Recipezaar
Ziti with Savory Sausage Sauce – CLBB – Made this and served over parmesan polenta rather than the ziti. Made no changes other than than to use significantly more garlic.

Good to just so-so
Superfast Salisbury Steak, CL 2002 – David really liked this, but I did not. He’d probably make it for a solo night, but not a repeater for me. I’d much prefer a mushroom-style gravy
Fudgy Mocha Toffee Muffins – CL, Jan/Feb 2005 – this was probably cook’s error as they came out very dry – in opposition to most other reviews – may repeat this one
Blueberry-Lemon Banana Bread with Cream-Cheese Glaze, CL
Multigrain Bread – CLBB – this is the bread that I forgot to add the yeast in, so really can’t judge! Will have to repeat.
Parmesan and Cracked Pepper Grissini – CL - these were good, just not so good that they were worth the extra time it took to shape them, etc. May make again, but would add salt and more cheese.
Mixed Greens with Berries and Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts – This was also good, but not great. I liked the flavor of the dressing, although it had the seeds from the raspberries, which I didn’t like. Subbed pecans for the hazelnuts, and added a lot more honey to make them nice and sweet.
Thai Sweet Potato Stew – Another “good, but probably won’t make again, due to other great recipes out there to try”. Added chicken broth to make it more of a stew, was very thick.
Spice-Crusted Tofu – EW, Spring 2004 – posted on CLBB – We did like this, it was definitely on the “Good” end of the scale, but we didn’t like it nearly as well as other tofu dishes, so for that reason I probably wouldn’t repeat it.

[KCSoccer]

Thanks, KathyB, for the recipe. I like to buy the fresh (and sometimes still hot) pita breads at the Jerusalem Bakery in Westport; sounds like this would be wonderful with the Labne. They and the middle eastern grocery at the City Market both carry sumac, too.

Here you go, Lynne. The ingredient measurements and instructions are rather vague, as my friend doesn’t really measure anything when she makes this salsa. The salsa really does benefit from sitting a couples of hours (or overnight) before eating. Freshly made, the salsa tastes okay, but kind of “harsh”, but let it stand for at least 2 hours and the flavors really meld. The list of ingredients here don't seem that remarkable, but they come together to make a great salsa. Lula is "famous" for her salsa among her friends and family.

Lula’s Salsa

2 jalapeno peppers, or to taste
4 cloves garlic
olive or vegetable oil
2 cans stewed tomatoes, any brand (I used Muir Glen diced tomatoes)
small handful of fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Finely chop the peppers and garlic and quickly fry in a little oil. This does tend to pepper-gas your kitchen, but it gives a much better flavor (it will also clear your sinuses if you have a cold or allergies!). If you want less heat, remove the seeds from peppers when you chop them.
Place everything in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency. If you want you can also throw in some green chilies, onions (I added ½ onion, chopped, when I fried the pepper-garlic mix), etc. Make it your own!
Let salsa stand, refrigerated, for at least two hours.

Makes about 1 quart.

BTW, I like the name of your dessert “Revised Parent of Better Than Sex Cake”!

[kbs]

Here's my list-

Excellent
French Dips - CLBB posted by krhm
Bell Pepper and Fresh Mozzarella Couscous - CL 7/04
Braised Herb Chicken Thighs and Potatoes - CL 1/05
Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad w/Spicy Ranch Dressing - BA 7/01
Curried Cauliflower - CL 9/03
Chupa de Pollo con Chipotle - CL 12/04
Banana Oat Loaf - CL 9/04
Black Bean Enchilada Casserole - CL 12/99
Mom's Banana Bread - CL 11/96

Very Good
Apple Brown Betty - CL 1/05
Canadian Bacon Hash with Poached Eggs - Williams Sonoma
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread - CL 10/04
Zinfandel Braised Beef Brisket w/Onions and Potatoes - CL 1/05
Pork Tenderloin w/Ginger Soy Sauce - CL 1/05
Carmelized Onion and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes - CL 10/02
Potato Pancakes w/Smoked Salmon and Poached Eggs - Williams Sonoma
Turkey Potpie - Williams Sonoma
Mini Dutch Apple Pancakes - Williams Sonoma
Toffee Blond Brownies - CL 3/05
Beef Tenderloin w/Mustard-Tarragon Cream Sauce - CL 9/02
Confetti Twice Baked Potatoes - SL 2/02

Good
Jerk Style Chicken - CL 5/04
You Won't Be Single For Long Pasta in Vodka Cream Sauce - Rachael Ray
Maple Glazed Roast Turkey Breast in a Cornbread Nest - Sara Moulton
Sour Cream Coffee Cake - CL 5/04
Carmelized Apple French Toast - F&W
Cajun Chicken Stew - Gourmet 5/04

Not For Us
Oven-Fried Coconut Chicken - CL 1/05


-Kim

[AmberJane]

Originally posted by NewMrsG


Excellent - the standouts!
Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Sauce – Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant – Yummy and unique way to serve stuffed peppers – my favorite recipe from this book thus far


If you could, please post this recipe, it sounds delicious!

[helene]

Originally posted by Sami
Here's my list.
EXCELLENT

East Indian Tomato Soup with lentils and coconut. Helene, BB. This was the best lentil soup I have made. I gave it to 2 friends who were ill and they also loved it. I was surprised that the red lentils changed color when they were cooked. I used Tabasco because I had no sambal olek.


Sami

Sami,

I'm glad you liked it. I love this soup. It freezes really well. If you ever buy sambal olek, try it. It's really good.

Every month I am amazed at how many new recipes we discovered on this board.

Now I want to try the: Labne, Sumac, Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

[MISSINDI]

Originally posted by helene
Now I want to try the: Labne, Sumac, Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, when Kathy posts the recipe.

Helene, she posted it here -- scroll back up 9 posts or so.

Kathy, that Labne dish looks great. Think I'm going to try it out for Supper Club this month.

I'll be back with my list tonight. :D

[mrswaz]

I get to post some this month- thanks to the challenge thread!

Excellent:

Jane Brody's Lentil and Potato stew posted by bobmark et all

Baked Oatmeal CL BB

Apricot Chicken with Almonds Gourmet 1/05

Mocha Truffle Cookies CL BB- Missindi

Punjabi Style Masala Shrimp FoodTV

Good, probably a repeater:

Spicy Coconut Soup with Spinach and Shrimp CL 1/05

Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Pillsbury Bake-Off

Tuna Burgers Tyler Florence- Food 911

Baked Chicken with White Beans and Tomatos Gourmet 12/04

McKerr Muffins CL 1/05

Okay, probably won't repeat:

One Bowl Chocolate Cake Martha Rose Shulman- Ready When You Are

Fudgy Mocha Toffee Brownies CL 1/05

Catfish in Spicy Tomato Sauce Gourmet 1/05


And One Blech
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Ina Garten. This was awful. It was my first attempt at a squash soup. Yuck. I will stick to roasting my squash I think. I followed the recipe to a T- so I know it wasn't something I did.

[helene]

Originally posted by MISSINDI


Helene, she posted it here -- scroll back up 9 posts or so.

Kathy, that Labne dish looks great. Think I'm going to try it out for Supper Club this month.

I'll be back with my list tonight. :D

Thanks, I'm still sleeping this morning. I have to try this recipe. I always make labne but mix it with mint, garlic, salt and lemon juice. So I want to try this new version.

[greysangel]

Stand Outs
BA Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake BA 5-Mar
Chicken Marsala Cook's Illustrated May/June 2000

Very good - worthy of repeating
Sherried Mushroom Chicken Scaloppine Sunset 5-Mar
Herbed Chicken Breasts with Tomatillo Salsa and Queso Fresco CL J/F 05
Down-Home BBQ Pork WW Take Five
Mediterannean Chicken Real Simple 5-Mar

Didn't work for me
500 Degree Eye of Round CLBB Sneezles - I suspect that it was just too small of a piece of meat for this method. I would try it again with a larger cut.

[cniles]

Wow - my February "new" list is pretty pathetic!! Guess I must have made a lot of repeaters!!

No Excellent's this month either -

Very Good:
Easy Tilapia with Wine and Tomatoes - BB????
Elise's Sesame Noodles - EW Cookbook
Polynesian Pork Roast - BB Golden1225
Spicy Black Bean and Sausage Soup - BB Tyra

Has Potential - need to check b/c it didn't quite do it...
Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Vinaigrette - BBCanice

[Gracie]

Originally posted by pilgrim719
Excellent:
Coconut Bread Pudding, EF #13


Kari - could you please post this or point me in the right direction? I'm not sure what EF is! :)

Loren

[Gracie]

Originally posted by Mimeea
Excellent
Old-fashioned Apple Nut Crisp - EW


Meg - could you please post this?

Thanks! :)

Loren

[kristalsnow7]

Here are the new recipes I tried this month, many of them excellent!

Excellent
Chipotle Shrimp Cups CL, 6/04
Southwest Pinto Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo CL, 1/05
Fettuccine and Tofu with Finger-Licking Peanut Sauce CL, 4/01
Quick Vegetarian Chili with Avocado Salsa CL, 3/02
Chipotle Mac and Cheese CL, 7/04
Espresso-Walnut Cake CL, 8/01
Rosemary Focaccia CL, 1/05
Roasted Chicken w/ Asiago Polenta & Truffled Mushrooms CL, 12/04

Very Good
Tortellini, White Bean & Spinach Soup CL, 11/97
Parmesan-Risotto Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms CL, 7/97
Corn and Chipotle Bread Pudding CL, 10/04
Fudgy Brownies CL, 7/02
Banana Roulade with Hazelnut Cream CL, 1/03
Garbanzo Stew CL, 1/00
Peanut Rice CL, 1/00
Linguine with White Clam & Broccoli Sauce CL, 12/04
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Hazelnuts CL, 11/04
Chile-Glazed Tofu over Asparagus & Rice CL, 10/04

Good
Penne & Cauliflower Gratin in Tomato-Cream Sauce CLBB, Aubergine
Champion Chicken Parmesan CL, 10/00

So-so, not worthy of repeating
Corn Tortilla Soup CL, 1/99

[tbb113]

I've been very uninspired lately so I don't think my list is that long

EXCELLENT
Thai-Style Curried Chicken and Rice Soup - CP F/M 05

Very Good
Fiesta Pepper Steak - CL J/F 03
Tofu Bites - CL Sep 03
Celemeting Salsa - Veg Times Jan 05
Indian Eggplant and Potato Stew - Vegetables Every Day
Caramelized Onion Chicken - CL J/F 02
Beer-Battered Onion Rings - CL Mar 00
Asian Barbecue Chicken - CL May 02
Banana Ice Cream - Alton Brown Food TV
Roasted Beet Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette - CL May 04
Swiss Chard with Onions - CL Aug 00

Good
Chicken with Black Bean Salsa - CL J/F 03 (I thought the chicken was okay, but the salsa was very good :) )
Spicy Clementine-Asparagus-Tofu Stir-Fry - Vegeterain Times Jan 05
Middle Eastern Chicken Thighs - CP F/M 05
Braised Cauliflower with Curry and Yogurt - Vegetables Every Day
Spicy Garlic-Roasted Potatoes - CL Aug 00
Chicken with Barbecue-Bourbon Sauce - CL J/F 05

Okay
Broccoli and Straw Mushroom Stir-Fry with Shrimp - LHJ March 05

Yuck
Portobello Mushroom Jamabalya with Chicken - Ladies Home Journal Mar 05

[gertdog]

I might have posted about some of these recipes in January- can't remember!

Excellent
Cranberry, Feta, and Roasted Walnut Salad Posted on BB by Linda in MO. Easy, delicious, and pretty.
Maple Walnut Sourdough Bread Originally from recipe*zaar; posted on February bread thread. Not too sweet, but very flavorful and rose beautifully.
Potato, Cheddar, and Chive Bread From The Bread Baker's Apprentice; posted on Feb. bread thread.
Cream of Green Chile Soup Posted on BB by KCSoccer. Just like a soup from one of my favorite restaurants!
Sticky Buns with Pecans Cook's Illustrated. These are perfection.

Very Good
Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze From Bon Appetit Very easy and so good.
Bean and Cheese Tacos Posted on BB by NewMrsG- easy, fast, and different!
Cheddar Tomato Fondue Gourmet 1/02. A nice change from fondue made with swiss/gruyere.
Cauliflower, Cheese, and Tomato Soup Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special. Rich and creamy.
Creamy Black Bean-Spinach Enchiladas I made this one up; recipe posted on the February vegetarian thread.
Harvest Grains Bread King Arthur Flour
Linguine with Eggplant Gourmet 9/04
Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil Cook's Illustrated 3/99

Good but probably won't repeat
Crockpot Black Bean Mushroom Chili Eating Well. I just like other chilis a lot better.
Arugula Salad with Manchego, Apples, and Caramelized Walnuts Bon Appetit 10/03
Roasted Potato Wedges with Olive Tapenade CL 6/97
Mediterranean Chickpea, Pasta, and Tomato Soup CL 10/98 Easy and filling but I have a similar recipe I prefer.
Mexican Chicken with Almond Cream CL Jan/Feb 2005. I made this with tofu- good but nothing special.

Definitely won't repeat
Toasted Coconut Muffins Bon Appetit 11/99. Muffins were tough and coconut flavor was lacking.
Velvet Cake James McNair. Cake was dry, cinnamon flavor too strong, and frosting way too sweet for our taste.
Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce CL Jan/Feb '05. Bland.

[Gail K.]

I also must have had a big "tried and true" month. My new ones for February were as follows:

Excellent:
Vietnamese-Spiced Pork Chops - CL
Spicy Sesame Snow Peas - CL
Hearty Lentil Soup - My Mom got it from a magazine? This month's winner. I have made it three times already.
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Water Chestnuts and Peas - 365 Ways to Wok
Individual Chocolate Mousse Cakes - CL Really fabulous dessert!
Chicken Tikka Masala - spices from a Rani kit that I got from BJ's (just added the spice to yogurt and then marinated chicken pieces in it - yummy!)
Quick Chick And Noodle Soup - Rachael Ray
Roasted Potatoes with Peppers and Onions - adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe

Good to Very Good:
Lemon-Broiled Orange Roughy - CL (substituted tilapia)
TJ's 17 Bean and Barley Soup - recipe from back of Trader Joe's bean package

[erinsue]

This is my first time doing the monthly round-up. A great cooking month for me - lots of winners!

Excellent
Chile con Carne, "Happy Days w/the Naked Chef"
Chopped Salad w/Feta, Chickpeas, and Pita Croutons, "Sara Moulton Cooks at Home"
Chicken Scaloppine w/Mushrooms, "Sara Moulton..."
Sausage, Red Onion, and Wild Mushroom Pizza, BA 3/05 (cover)
Beef Bourguignon, CL 9/04
Warm Asparagus Salad, CL 3/05

Very Good
Parmesan Pepper Dressing, CLBB/valchemist
Beets with Orange Vinaigrette, Barefoot Contessa
Braised Red Cabbage, BA 2/05
Herbed Goat Cheese & Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches, BA 8/02
Sweet Crunchy Mustard Chicken, F&W 1/04
Bistro Fries w/Parsley and Garlic, BA 9/01
Beef Stroganoff, CL 9/02

Good, but probably won't make again
Spanish Potato-Onion Soup, "Moosewood Cooks at Home"
Oven Fried Flounder, Eating Well CB
Tri-Color Slaw, Eating Well CB
Spinach & Sausage Skillet Dinner, Virginian-Pilot (date?)

Just OK
Bitter Lemon, Honey, & Sweet Simmered Greens, Eating Well CB

[Pony]

We had a great month!

EXCELLENT
Cheese and Caramelized Onion Enchiladas AYIAVK
Potato Gratin w/ Goat Cheese and Garlic CL 10-02
Pork Medallions with Mushroom Marsala Sauce Fine Cooking posted by rosie_one
Black Bean Chiqualies AYIAVK
Baked Rice with Butternut Squash CL 9-02
Strawberry Almond Cream Tart CL 4-03
Pizza Dough AYIAVK
Carribean Black Beans and Plantains AYIAVK
Julia's Roast Chicken with Lemon and Herbs Gourmet 9/99

GREAT
Baked Barley with Shiitake Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions CL 3-03
Sauteed Broccoli New Best Recipe
Almond-Dill Chicken Salad CLBB
Fresh Tomato Pizza with Avocado AYIAVK
Emily's Spice Pumpkin Muffins CLBB Emily
Beef Daube Provencal CL 11-04

Good, but probably won't repeat
Penne wtih Tomato-Chipotle Sauce and Creamy Cheese AYIAVK

Michelle

[Kathy B]

Originally posted by KCSoccer
I like to buy the fresh (and sometimes still hot) pita breads at the Jerusalem Bakery in Westport; sounds like this would be wonderful with the Labne. They and the middle eastern grocery at the City Market both carry sumac, too.


Actually, the middle eastern restaurant next to that grocery in the City Market is where we first tried Labne dip (part of their appetizer platter) and started me on a search to find a recipe!

BTW, I have a pan of your cranberry orange bars cooling on the counter right now. I made a double batch to take to a meeting tonight. They look/smell great! :)

[patissac]

Okay here's mine, I'm slow today! I didn't have much going on this month as you can tell....
Excellent
Texas Sheet Cake-CL
Carnitas- My own recipe!
Barbara's Mussels-PD:eek:
Creamy Cauliflower-Kraft foods news letter
Spagettini w/ garlic and parsley-CL

Very Good
Apple Spice Cake-CL
Tortellini Salad-TOH
Oven Fried Chicken thighs w/ Buttermilk Mustard Sauce-CL
Bonnie's Buffalo Chicken Dip-CLBB
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake-CL
Mini Meatloaves-CL
Italian Chicken w/ polenta-My own recipe!
Mom's Banana Bread-CL

So-So Probably Won't Repeat
Lasanga-Todd English
Asian Cabbage-SB
Tuna w/ white bean salad-SL
Banana's Foster-Rival.com
Zuchinni Pineapple Bread-Allrecipes.com
Banana Walnut Oatmeal-EW

[MISSINDI]

I don't know, Pat ... seems my mussels are missing from your February list. Have you STILL not made them yet? :D

[zackaboo]

Even though we have been busy trying to buy and sell a house, it was a pretty good month with a lot of new recipes to repeat.

Excellent:

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese - CL - I don't know why I waited so long to try this one. We loved it!
Orange Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Chips - Epicurious
Rosemary-Cashew Biscotti - Epicurious
Artichoke Bruschetta - BA - I took this to a Girls Night Out and it was a hit.
Pecan Cinnamon Buns - BA 1/05
Goat Cheese Medallions- RZ - If you like goat cheese on your salad, you need to try this!
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa - CL
Chicken with Blueberry-Ginger Chutney - CL J/F
Mushroooms Florentine - If Pigs Could Fly - One of our favorites of the month. A great side dish.
Chicken Skewers with Mint Dipping Sauce - CLBB
Rosemary Merlot Flank Steak - CL 9/03- Another that I have been meaning to try for a long time.
Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple Chutney - BA 10/99 - Fabulous!!!

Very Good:

Pork Cutlets with Figs and Balsamic Vinegar - BA
Lemon Rosemary Crumb Cake - CL
Apple Oat Muffins with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl - CLBB (New MrsG)
Oven Baked Risotto - CLBB
Sweet Potato-Peanut Soup - CLBB
Lemon Curd / Lemon Cream Cheese Cookie Cups - CL
Garlicky Linguine with Crab, Pepper and Pine Nuts - CLBB
Oven-Fried Coconut Chicken - CL J/F
Melt in Your Mouth Green Beans - CLBB

I had several good and will not repeat recipes as well, but I think many of them involved cook's errors so I am not going to post those.

[beccac]

Originally posted by deniseannsc
I did't cook too much this month, cooking for one is not as much fun. I sure miss cooking!

Denise, Cooking for one might be a good thread. I live by myself and am always amending recipes...

[NewMrsG]

Originally posted by AmberJane


If you could, please post this recipe, it sounds delicious!

Of course!


* Exported from MasterCook *

Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Sauce

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : vegetarian entrees

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic -- minced
2 teaspoons dried dill
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 tomatoes -- chopped
3 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh mint
pepper
4 large bell peppers
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon chopped mint
3/4 cup feta cheese
salt and pepper

Saute onions, garlic, and dill in olive oil until onions are translucent. Add pine nuts, when they begin to color, add tomatoes. Cover and simmer 3 minutes. Add rice, mix well. Stir in parsley and mint. Season to taste and take pan off heat.

Halve peppers lengthwise, removing seeds. Stuff with rice and place in an oiled baking dish. Pour tomato juice into bottom of dish. Tightly cover and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Heat milk in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. In another saucepan, heat butter to melt. Stir in flour, cook and stir a few minutes. Pour in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Add dill, mint, and feta. Heat until melted and smooth, season to taste.

Serve peppers topped with sauce.

Source:
"Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 681 Calories; 41g Fat (52.6% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 66g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 71mg Cholesterol; 612mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 7 Fat.

NOTES : This was excellent! My changes were to use 5 cloves of garlic instead of 3, and canned diced tomatoes instead of fresh. I also used light butter and added some extra feta to maximize the flavor, and used dried mint instead of fresh. And I used V8 instead of tomato juice - which I just poured into the pan before placing the peppers inside. Would also be good with some capers. Absolutely delicious!

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[SueK]

February was my slowest month in ages, at least for trying new recipes. Guess I made lots of T & T.

Excellent
Boeuf Bourguignon - BC
Sweet Crunchy Mustard Chicken - Julie
Peas w/Proscuitto - Everyday Italian

Very Good to Good
BLT Dip - AR.com
Crockpot Jambalaya - CLBB
Slow Cooker Ribs

Just Not For Us
Desk Set Oven Fried Chicken - CL
Scottish Shortbread - AR.com (Didn't seem buttery enough)
Millionaire's Cake - AR.com (I'm just a dessert person if it doesn't involve chocolate :) )

[KCSoccer]

Originally posted by zackaboo
Mushroooms Florentine - If Pigs Could Fly - One of our favorites of the month. A great side dish.
[/B]

Love mushrooms, love spinach, and really like the name of the cookbook! Could you post the recipe please? TIA

[pilgrim719]

Originally posted by Gracie


Kari - could you please post this or point me in the right direction? I'm not sure what EF is! :)

Loren

Here you go, Loren! My changes were to add some coconut extract since all I had was light coconut milk, and to scale it down to 2 servings. EF stands for Everyday Food. :)

Kari

Coconut Bread Pudding

Serves 8

butter, for baking dishes
1 loaf white country bread (1 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
confectioner's sugar, for dusting

1. Preheat oven to 350F, with rack in center. Butter eight 6-oz ramekins or custard cups; set aside. Arrange bread in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets; bake until crisp, tossing once, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven. Reduce oven heat to 300F.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, milks, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir in toasted bread; let sit, tossing occasionally, until bread has absorbed liquid, about 5 minutes.

3. Divide bread mixture evenly among ramekins. Place on a baking sheet; bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a pudding comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let cool. Serve dusted with confectioner's sugar.

[jtoepfert100]

Originally posted by beccac


Denise, Cooking for one might be a good thread. I live by myself and am always amending recipes...

I like this idea - but what about making it for one or two? Sometimes recipes for one, actually feed two, and vice versa. I'll try and start one tomorrow if someone else doesn't get to it first.:)

[beccac]

Jen - sounds great. I will start thinking of these.

Becca.

ps - i hate my job, too and love drew carey, too :-)

[MISSINDI]

OK, finally got my list finished. Here goes:

February Hits and Misses

EXCELLENT
Quincy Jones Ribs – CLBB. Definitely falls-off-the-bone; would up spices next time

Dulce de Leche Brownies – CLBB. Fudgy, dense and oh so good

Grilled Chicken Salad with Chaat Masala – excellent, very flavorful

Cheat’s Dessert – an OMG dessert for us; so simple, yet good enough for entertaining, “the sum is greater than its parts”

Peanut Butter Chicken Stir Fry – excellent, quick and pretty healthy. What more could you want?

Chocolate Marquise – so decadent, divine and rich. Perfect ending to an elegant meal.

Shrimp Diablo – CLBB. Excellent, easy to make, pretty enough for company presentation.

Saucy Center Mocha Cakes – excellent, simple to make, warm, gooey deliciousness

Thai Chicken Pizza – so delicious and flavorful

VERY GOOD
Oven Baked Beef Stew – CLBB, upped the broth (and spices accordingly), simple and made the house smell amazing

Roast Chicken with Sour Cream and Mango Chutney – CLBB, easy and yummy. Had lots of extra sauce, so mixed it in with Basmati rice and served chicken over it

Buffalo Shrimp – I renamed them Triple Coated Shrimp. Would make again, very flavorful and pretty easy. Served with a Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce.

Seafood Salad – very flavorful, came together in a snap

Angel Bars – CLBB. It didn’t look like they were going to come together, but they did. Only change I made was to reduce the coconut (making for someone who doesn’t like cococnut) and add a handful of cranberries. Would definitely make again. Cuts very neatly.

Chickpea, Garlic and Mint Topping – served spread over crostini. Very simple to make, healthy and yummy.

Yellow Mustard Potato Salad – everyone loved it, even non-potato salad eaters. Tasty, colorful and quick to make (30 minutes to table)

Spaghetti and Tomato Dill Salad – CLBB, very refreshing, easy to make, and healthy to boot!

Fire Crackers – CLBB. Subbed onion soup mix for the ranch instead. Very tasty and addicting.

White Balsamic Provencal Salad – very tasty and flavorful; everybody did everything but lick their plates

GOOD
Frosted Banana Bars – not what I thought, too moist

Sweet Crunchy Mustard Chicken – CLBB, tasty and a snap to make

Lightning Cake – like a coffee cake. Would double the topping and make again.

Lemon Buttermilk Bread Pudding with Blackberry Sauce – good, but not as puddingy as I like. Only sub I made was blueberries for the blackberries. Wouldn’t make again – have a better recipe.

Indian Rice Pudding – CL

OK
Cheddar Pennies – just didn’t do it for me, nothing special

Cheese and Beer Bread – CLBB; ok, but strange consistency

Cocoa Fudge Cookies – CL; ok, just not a wow for us

Honey Mustard Pretzel Trio – CLBB; smelled delicious while I was making them (reminded me of Hot Sams!), and even while they were baking, but not much added flavor when they came out

Fiery Carrot Dip – not bad, just not my thing. Oddly enough, although it has 2 lbs of carrots in it, you can barely taste the carrots.

NO WAY, JOSE
Potato Clam Stew - just plain yuck. A waste of good clams.

Salt-Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Bay Leaves – absolutely no flavor and very labor intensive

Bee Stings – biggest reason they’re rated this way was the truffle oil. I found out I can’t stand it (never had it before)

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins – CLBB. I liked it warm right from the oven with butter, but the next day, not so much. They were also panned at work … not sweet enough.

[stacy7272]

EXCELLENT
Horseradish and Caramelized Onion Pork Sandwiches 9/2004
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread 12/2004
Thai Chicken with Mushrooms, Green Beans, and Basil (Canice)
Mexican Chocolate Cake 8/2004
Thai Mango Chicken Stirfry (CLBB?)
Orange Rolls 10/2004
Almond-Stuffed Baked Apples with Caramel-Apple Sauce 9/2004
Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce 1,2/2005
Broccoli Puff (Laura)
Szchewan Eggplant (helios70)

VERY GOOD
Tuscan Mac 'n Cheese (zackaboo)
Spinach Balls (Lindrusso)
Buddah's Delight with Tofu, Broccoli, and Water Chestnuts 1,2/2005
Macadamia and Ginger Cookies 8/2004
Broccoli Surprise (emptyspool)
Raspberry-Chocolate Souffles 1,2/2005
Campanelle with Salsa Arrabbiata 12/2004
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Chicken Pasta Toss 9/2004
Chocolate Souffles with Pistachios 3/2004
Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 1,2/2005

GOOD
Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Shallots 10/2004
Eggplant Parmesan Pizza 10/2004
Three-Cheese Veggie Pizza 1,2/2005
Coconut-Cranberry Muffins 1,2/2005
Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce 1,2/2005
Spicy Orange Beef and Vegetables (Greysangel)
Slow-Cooked Salmon with Crunchy Lemongrass (PattiA)
White Beans and Spinach Ragout (kcmo727)

OKAY
Black Bean Burritos with Avocado 1,2/2005
Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad 1,2/2005
Ma Po Tofu 1,2/2005
Awesome Balsamic Viniagrette (KimKelly) -- DH loved this
Broccoli with Dijon Vinaigrette (CLComplete)
Roasted Pepper, Kalamata, and Proscuitto Pasta 9/2002

[cinnamon_queen]

I also made a lot of favorites this month instead of trying new recipes. I figure why rate a recipe if I'm never going to make it again?!

Favorite Repeaters:
Tortilla Soup (Stop and Smell the Rosemary; RebeccaT)

Tex-Mex Cheddar Turkey Burgers with Carmelized Onions - I always make these into tacos instead of burgers.

Very good:
Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce (CL Jan/Feb 2005) - I baked this in the oven instead of pan frying the chicken. This eliminated the need to use the oil from the jar to cook the chicken in. I also added kalamata olives

The Chewey (AB) This is the best chocolate chip cookie that I have ever made. I think these have a great texture, and a perfect blend of cookie dough to chocolate...nothing that stood out, just an all around great flavor. I felt the Neilson-Massey cookie was too buttery, my old standby had too much of a vanilla flavor, others were either too cakey, too crunchy, too chewey, not enough chocolate chipes to dough...something!! There wasn't one thing that I would change about these. However, the next day I felt that the texture changed a little so they weren't AS good. Hmmm....

Sweet Crunchy Mustard Chicken (KValley on BB and Food and Wine, 1/03) - I thought this turned out very well. Instead of dry bread crumbs I used honey wheat pretzels that I ground up in my food processor. I only added 1 tsp of brown sugar instead of 2 and this was perfect. The chicken came out very moist, and had a good flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal. This froze very well. I served it with green beans.



Not For Me

Lentil and Potato Stew (bobmark and Good Food Gourmet) - my friends seemed to like this, but I just don't think I enjoy Indian food that much. This received rave reviews on the BB, though.

Buttermilk Waffles - CI American Classics - these were horrible, and I will not be making them again. I should have thought about the recipe a little more before making it. It doesn't call for any sugar. They were terribly bland, and their idea of a really thick batter making great waffles...did not work for me. I shouldn't have been trying a new recipe when I have guests over (bf, and friend). Thank goodness for the BaskinRobbins/Dunkin Donuts right around the corner because there was NOTHING that was going to save those waffles. LOL!

White Chili Chicken Junior League Celebration Cookbook. This was a nice reminder about trying new recipes when you already have one that you love. There was something about the combination of flavors in this that I did not like at all. I ended up throwing the leftovers out and barely ate a bowl of it. I will stick to my original recipe from now on!!

I only cook for myself so that is all to report for this month!

[tholbrook]

Our Favorites for the Month
Banana, Raisin and Oatmeal Pancakes (CLBB, NewMrsG)
Cheddar-Stuffed Baked Jalapeño Poppers (CLBB, Gracie)
Fettuccine with Mascarpone and Sage-Walnut Brown Butter (Bishop)
New England Toll House Muffins (CLBB, vicanddi)
Soft Tacos with Butternut Squash, Plantain, and Poblano Chilies (CLBB, Alethea)
Sourdough Focaccia (CLBB, kgraham)
Excellent
Apricot Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Muffins (CLBB, pilgrim719)
Cauliflower, Cheese and Tomato Soup (CLBB, beckms)
Coconut Milk Buns (CLBB, Kayla)
Crunchy Bok Choy Salad (CL August 2001)
Lemon Spaghetti (Food Network, Everyday Italian)
Mediterranean Apple Puff Pancakes with Cinnamon Custard Sauce (CLBB, Leebot)
North African Cauliflower Soup (CLBB, Sami)
Penne and Cauliflower Gratin in Tomato-Cream Sauce (CLBB, Aubergine)
Rosemary Focaccia (CL January /February 2005)
Southwest Pinto Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise (CL Jan/Feb 2005)
Spinach and Apple Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette (CLBB, Rosechef)
Sweet Potato Bisque with Clementines and Sage (VT January 2005)
Warm Chocolate Cake with Citrus (CLBB, sami)
Very Good
AB's Biscuits (Alton Brown)
Angel Hair with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese (Food Network, Everyday Italian)
Blood Orange Martini (Food Network)
Brie and Papaya Quesadillas (internet)
Cheddar-Jalapeño Biscuits (from some magazine)
Couscous Salad with Papaya (deliciouslivingmag.com)
Fig Preserve Muffins (CLBB, me)
Hot and Sour Soup with Rice Noodles, Spinach and Tomatoes (Bishop)
Lemongrass Quinoa Pilaf (Emmons)
Mayonnaise (Food Network, Good Eats)
Nutty Enchiladas with Spicy Chile Sauce (Emmons)
Papaya-Banana Muffins (Food Network, Curtis Aikens)
Peachy Oatmeal Muffins (Brody)
Pear and Walnut Salad with Wheat Beer Vinaigrette (VT November 2004)
Saffron Lemon Almond Bread (Hospodar)
Sushi Balls (Emmons)
Sweet Japanese Vinaigrette (Emmons)
Good – may or may not repeat
Chèvre Quenelles in Fennel and Tomato Sauce (Emmons)
Lemon-Lavender Scruffins (internet)
Sun-Dried Tomato Tortellini Soup (CL September 2004)
Tender Lettuce and Peach Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Orange Vinaigrette (Bishop)
Warm Flageolet Bean Salad with Goat Cheese-Olive Toasts (Bishop)
Not a repeater for me
Almond Cresents (Hospodar)
Creamy Spinach Soup (deliciouslivingmag.com)
Green Bean Curry (Hospodar)
Japanese Squash and Miso Soup (Petersen-Schepelern)
I don’t know because I burned it
Lemon Rice (Hospodar)

Excellent (Repeats from previous months)
Sour Cream-Hazelnut Bundt Cake (CL November 2004)
Tostadas with Cannellini Beans, Goat Cheese, and Mango Salsa (an old CL vegetarian cookbook)

Cookbook Sources
Heaven's Banquet: Vegetarian Cooking for Lifelong Health the Ayurveda Way (Miriam Kasin Hospodar)
A Year in the Vegetarian Kitchen (Jack Bishop)
I'm Just Here for More Food (Alton Brown)
Vegetarian Planet: 350 Big-Flavor Recipes for Out-of-this-World Food Every Day (Didi Emmons)
Another 250 Best Muffin Recipes (Esther Brody)
Pumpkin, Butternut & Squash: 30 Sweet and Savory Recipes (Elsa Petersen-Schepelern)

[zackaboo]

Originally posted by KCSoccer


Love mushrooms, love spinach, and really like the name of the cookbook! Could you post the recipe please? TIA

Sure Cindi...I will post tomorrow. :)

[JanetJ]

Not the best month for us, but a couple winners..

Excellent
Skirt Steaks Laced w/ Blue Cheese Butter - Rachael Ray
Orange Sweet & Sour Chicken Thighs w/ Bell Peppers - CL J/F
Buffalo Chicken Salad - Rachael Ray (with my own additions)
Chicken w/ Blueberry-Ginger Chutney - CL J/F
Black Bean Enchiladas - Bishop YITVK
Quick Red Chile Sauce - Bishop

Very Good
Thai Basil Beef w/ Rice Noodles - CL J/F
Mexican Chicken w/ Almond-Chile Cream - CL J/F
Grilled Sausage, Onion, and Pepper Sandwich - CL J/F
Stove-Top Macaroni & Cheese w/ roasted tomatoes - CL J/F
All American Patty Melts - Rachael Ray
Apple Oat Muffins w/ Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl - clbb NewMrsG
Long Grain & Wild Rice w/ Artichokes - Rachael Ray
Cuban-Spiced Pork Tenderloin - Rachael Ray
Italian Mini-Meatloaves - Rachael Ray
Spicy Pepper Shrimp - cl 2003

OK
Smashed Potatoes - Rachael Ray
Oven-fried Coconut Chicken - CL J/F
Pesto Smashed Potatoes - Rachael Ray
Ginger-Curry Pork & Rice - CL 2005
Chicken w/ cider & Bacon Sauce - CL J/F

Not for Us
Salmon Croquettes w/ Remoulade - CL J/F

[tbear1923]

Here we go:

Excellent-
Balsamic Vinegar (CLBB) next time a little less honey, i served it over a simple baby spinach salad with tomatoes and red onion.

Chicken Drumsticks with Muhammara Sauce (Gourmet/BA)- DELICIOUS!!

Chipotle Tacos (Gourmet/BA)-best darn tacos I ever had

Wild Mushroom Lasagna (gourmet)- added sweet italian sausage, my own light bechemel sauce and my own homemade tomato sauce

Savory Fennel Bread Pudding (CL)- used 1 1/2 cans broth, touch more garlic and added cheese on top. Taste of comfort food, but healthier. This would be fantastic paired with Thanksgiving turkey

Eva's Ma Po Tofu (CLBB) with broccoli and matchstick carrots, doubled the sauce, sauteed the tofu first by itself because I like mine nice and crispy, and used ground pork instead of beef.

Turkey Jasmine Rice Meatballs with Baby Bok Choy (CL)- Yum, added more garlic, sauce didn't thicken but didn't matter.

Spicy Teriyaki Mushrooms (CLBB)- these were so good. DH raved about them.

Briased Pork Shoulder in Hoisin-Wine Sauce with Dried Plums (CL)- this was so good. Served directly over mashed potatoes. Recipe said to strain broth and discard solids, I didn't strain, just kept the onion solids right in. Also marinated in fridge 2 days, cooked, then sat in fridge overnight. Skimmed off fat sooo easily. Added plums with shredded pork and broth all together, plums made the flavor boom.

Good:
Linguine with White Clam and Broccoli Sauce (CL 12/04)- good flavor, I used 2 cans of clams (not fresh:eek: :p ) and used the juice they were in plus a bottle of clam juice to equal 1 c. "reserved". Added extra garlic.

Muesli (CL 1/03)- next time will leave out the figs, gives it a funny taste and crunch. Loved the dates and coconut in it. Added xtra brown sugar. I like the taste better with milk than yogurt (sitting overnight). May taste even better with whole fat yogurt though;) .

Okay probably won't repeat:
Chicken stuffed with goat cheese and basil (CLBB)- we liked the recipe from CL that is stuffed with sundried tomatoes and goat cheese better.

Northwoods Bean Soup (CLBB)- just okay..kind of bland

Lemon Raspberry Gelatin (BA)- I liked this but DH thought it was too tart. I served it with whipped cream. Yum, although it is a lot of work for such an "okay" recipe.

Mae Po Tofu (CL)- I definately liked Eva's recipe a bunch more than this one. Very salty

Pumpkin Biscuits with Orange-honey butter (CL)- fantastic butter (will definately make that again) but biscuits were dense and just okay

Ricotta Honeycakes, Nigella (CLBB)- wierd texture, flavor. They just lacked something....haven't decided if I would make them again. Guess I am just used to the fluffy buttermilk pancakes.

Maple-Almond Granola (CL)- just okay, didn't thrill me. I have a few other granola recipes I favor much higher than this one.

Yucks this month
Braised Chicken with Celery Root and Garlic (BA/Gourmet)- so flavorless. I served it over egg noodles and tried in vain to give it some flavor.......we ate it..but did not enjoy it.

[MISSINDI]

zackaboo, can you point me in the right direction for this recipe? Not sure what RZ stands for? Is it Recipe Zaar?


Goat Cheese Medallions- RZ - If you like goat cheese on your salad, you need to try this!

[tholbrook]

I love looking through everyone's lists at the end of the month - the wide variety of different recipes on this thread never ceases to amaze me :D. I end up with at least a dozen new recipes to try every time.

Wondering if I might request some recipes when you get a chance...(TIA!)

MISSINDI:
Saucy Center Mocha Cakes
Chickpea, Garlic and Mint Topping

tperes:
Tunisian Potato Turnovers
Fiery Carrot Dip

[tbear1923]

more recipe requests:

Kathy B- Winter Minestrone - Everyday Italian

Pilgrim719- Gran’pa Emmanuel’s Macaroni with Sausage & Cannellini, Rachael Ray (foodtv.com)

KCSoccer- Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting,

Cinnamon_queen- the chewey

TIA

[MISSINDI]

Originally posted by tholbrook
I love looking through everyone's lists at the end of the month - the wide variety of different recipes on this thread never ceases to amaze me :D. I end up with at least a dozen new recipes to try every time.

I know just what you mean -- me too!


MISSINDI:
Saucy Center Mocha Cakes
Chickpea, Garlic and Mint Topping


SAUCY-CENTER MOCHA CAKES
Bake these rich chocolate cakes just before serving. Watch timing carefully so the edges are set, yet the centers are sauce-like.

Preparation 15 min.
Baking 9 min.

Cake Ingredients:
6 tablespoons Butter
1 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Topping Ingredients:
Powdered sugar
Whipped cream or ice cream, if desired

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease and lightly flour six (5 or 6-ounce) glass custard cups. Place onto ungreased baking sheet. Set aside.

Melt butter, chocolate chips and coffee granules in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (2 to 3 minutes). Set aside.

Beat eggs in small bowl at high speed until slightly thickened and lemon-colored. Continue beating, gradually adding sugar, until light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate, flour and vanilla. Reduce speed to low; beat just until mixed.

Pour batter evenly among prepared cups. Bake for 9 to 13 minutes or until top is puffy and crackled in appearance, but center is still soft. Cool 5 minutes; loosen cakes with knife.

Invert cakes onto individual serving plates. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

NOTES: Batter can be prepared several hours ahead. Bake just before serving. Cover and refrigerate if more than 1 hour. Allow to stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes to warm slightly before baking.

To easily sift powdered sugar, place sugar in small strainer. Gently tap strainer to allow the sugar to fall through openings onto cakes.

Yield: 6 servings

[MISSINDI]

Originally posted by tholbrook
MISSINDI:
Saucy Center Mocha Cakes
Chickpea, Garlic and Mint Topping

CHICKPEA, GARLIC, AND MINT TOPPING
1 (19-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves
Accompaniment: crostini

Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers. Mash garlic to a paste with kosher salt and pepper using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large knife), then whisk paste together with lemon juice and oil until well blended. Toss with chickpeas, then mash with a fork until mixture just holds together. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour for flavors to develop. Stir in mint.

Serves 6 (as part of assorted crostini).

[Gracie]

Originally posted by pilgrim719


Here you go, Loren! My changes were to add some coconut extract since all I had was light coconut milk, and to scale it down to 2 servings. EF stands for Everyday Food. :)

Kari

Coconut Bread Pudding



Thanks Kari! It looks wonderful! :)

Loren

[Gracie]

Originally posted by tholbrook
Our Favorites for the Month
Cheddar-Stuffed Baked Jalapeño Poppers (CLBB, Gracie)


Wow - 2 people in one month! :D They really are wonderful - way more than the sum of their parts!

Loren

[tholbrook]

Originally posted by Gracie


Wow - 2 people in one month! :D They really are wonderful - way more than the sum of their parts!

Loren
They definitely are good! I'm going to make them again this weekend for my DH's "boys night out" with his brother (actually, that would be just sitting around watching movies, eating, and drinking beer) while I'm out of town. Thanks again for posting the recipe, Loren!

[tperes]

Originally posted by tholbrook

Wondering if I might request some recipes when you get a chance...(TIA!)
tperes:
Tunisian Potato Turnovers
Fiery Carrot Dip

Here you go:

"Fiery Carrot Dip"

(8 servings)

2 lb carrots, cut into 3 inch length

1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 T honey
1 1/4 t harissa or other chile paste
1 1/2 t ground cumin
1/2 t ground ginger
salt

Topping:
1/4 lb feta (about 1 c)
3 pitted black olives

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook over moderately high heat until tender, about 20 mins. Drain.

Transfer carrots to a food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Season w/ salt.

Scrape dip into bowl - scatter w/ toppings.

Serve w/ crackers or Finn Crisp, or crackers of your choice (wheat thins and pita are good)

**Note -- I believe this recipe is from either Gourmet, BA, or F&W magazine. I never use the olives, and I use balsamic vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar.


Tunisian Potato Turnovers

--Moosewood Low-Fat Favorites

2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes (I used Yukon Gold)
2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (I made all the potatoes really small cubes to make
mashing easier)
4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
3 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt
2 Tbsp. minced scallions (I used leeks)
1 tsp. ground caraway (I used the whole seeds)
1 tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. ground cumin
1/8 to ¼ tsp. cayenne
1-2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. salt, or more to taste
12 sheets phyllo or pastry dough, each about 12 x 17 inches
3 Tbsp. olive oil (I used my mister and a brush)
whole caraway seeds (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook the potatoes, sweet potatoes, and garlic in water to cover until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and throughouly mash by hand with the yogurt, scallions(leeks), caraway, coriander, cumin, cayenne, lemon juice, and salt until very smooth (mine still had some lumps). Add more salt, if necessary, to taste.

Prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of oil or cooking spray (I used a nonstick and misted lightly with olive oil). Set it aside near your work area.

Place the filling, phyllo, oil, a pastry brush, and a clean damp towel on the counter within easy reach. Unfold the stack of phyllo and in one smooth motion, remove a sheet and place it flat on the counter top with one of the short sides nearest you.

Brush it lightly with oil. Working quickly, add a second and then a third sheet, oiling each lightly. Cover the remaining stack of phyllo with a damp towel as you work to prevent it from drying out and becoming brittle.

Cut lengthwise through the three oild sheets to make four strips. Place two rounded tablespoons of filling on each strip (I used slightly less), one near the bottom and one about a third of the way up. With a spatula or back of a spoon, or a knife, spread the filliing to thinly cover the bottom half of the phyllo dough strip. Fold the lower left corner up and over diagonally so that the bottom edge is aligned with the right side. Fold straight up and then to the left. Continue to fold as you would a flag to make a small triangular pastry. Place each triangle on the baking sheet.

Repeat three more times until all of the phyllo and filling has been used and you have 16 turnovers. Brush the tops of the turnovers with any remaining oil and sprinkle them with whole caraway seeds, if desired. (At this point the turnovers can be tightly covered and refrigerated for several hours before baking.)

Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.


Per 3.5 oz. serving (1 turnover):

97 cals., 1.7g protein, 2.9 g fat, 0.4 g saturated fat, 0.3 g polyunsaturated fat, 2.0 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 118 mg sodium, 15.9 g carbs, 1.3 g total dietary fiber.

[tholbrook]

Originally posted by MISSINDI
SAUCY-CENTER MOCHA CAKES
....
CHICKPEA, GARLIC, AND MINT TOPPING

That was quick! Thanks so much for posting both of those recipes. I love mint in savory-type dishes and I just happen to have some that I need to use up. And the mocha cakes sound just plain delicious!

[tholbrook]

Originally posted by tperes
"Fiery Carrot Dip"
...
Tunisian Potato Turnovers
Geez, I didn't expect to get ALL my recipes requests within mere minutes! :D You and MISSINDI are awesome!

Both of these recipes look really good! Thanks so much for posting them.

[zackaboo]

Originally posted by MISSINDI
zackaboo, can you point me in the right direction for this recipe? Not sure what RZ stands for? Is it Recipe Zaar?



Yes...RZ is recipezaar, but here is the recipe so you don't have to go looking for it. It is really simple, but the warm goat cheese is fabulous!


* Exported from MasterCook *

Goat Cheese Medallions

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
8 ounces soft mild goat cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 400°; lightly oil a baking sheet; cut the goat cheese crosswise into six pieces; whisk the egg and water together and place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish.

Dip the cheese slices into the egg wash, dredge them in the bread crumbs and place them on the baking sheet; bake for 6 minutes or until lightly golden but not melted; cool.
:

Source:
"Recipezaar"
Yield:
"6 slices"



NOTES : Baked, breaded slices of mild, soft goat cheese make excellent additions to salad, garnishes or crisp/tender appetizers. Very easy, very quick, very good.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0

[MISSINDI]

Originally posted by tholbrook

That was quick! Thanks so much for posting both of those recipes. I love mint in savory-type dishes and I just happen to have some that I need to use up. And the mocha cakes sound just plain delicious!

No problem. The longer I procrastinate, the more likely I am to forget. :D The mocha cakes are SO simple to make... I made them after we had dinner (had company over) and they were done and being enjoyed very quickly. Our two-year-old just finished up the last one last night. ;)

[zackaboo]

Originally posted by KCSoccer


Love mushrooms, love spinach, and really like the name of the cookbook! Could you post the recipe please? TIA

Hmmm...actually the name of the cookbook is "I'll Cook When Pigs Fly". I typed it in wrong before. Anyway, here is the recipe. Hope that you enjoy it. It would be great served alongside steak. I lightened a bit by reducing the butter and cheese.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mushrooms Florentine

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Side Dishes Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound fresh mushrooms
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 packages frozen chopped spinach (10 oz each) -- thawed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter -- melted
1 teaspoon salt
garlic salt -- to taste
seasoned salt -- to taste
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Cut stems from mushrooms. Saute stem pieces and caps in oil until browned and set aside.

Place spinach in bottom and sides of shallow 10 inch baking dish. Sprinkle onion, melted butter, salt, garlic salt and seasoned salt on spinach.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on spinach. Place mushrooms on cheese. Season with garlic salt and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Source:
"I'll Cook When Pigs Fly"

[cinnamon_queen]

Originally posted by tbear1923


Cinnamon_queen- the chewey

TIA

Here you go! :) The recipe has been talked about a lot on the boards, so a search on Alton Brown or The Chewy/ey will bring up a nice amount of reviews.


The Chewy Recipe By :Alton Brown
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips


Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom medium saucepan over low heat. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.

Pour the melted butter in the mixer’s work bowl. Add the sugar and brown sugar. Cream the butter and sugars on medium speed. Add the egg, yolk, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Slowly incorporate the flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Chill the dough, then scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets, 6 cookies per sheet. Bake for 14 minutes or until golden brown, checking the cookies after 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet for even browning. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

[cinnamon_queen]

Originally posted by zackaboo


Hmmm...actually the name of the cookbook is "I'll Cook When Pigs Fly".



Is this a Junior League Cookbook? If so, what city is it from? I thought it sounded like one that I wanted from the Cincinnati Junior League and if it was...I wanted to get your opinion on it!

[Terrytx]

I've been out of the loop for a few days. Dh is putting in new flooring and the house has been chaos.

the Best-Grilled Monster Pork Chops with Tomatillo and Green Apple Sauce-bbgreysangel

Excellent
Lime-Scented Orange Roughy with Spinach-CL-J/F/05
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Sauce-BB-buddie
Balsamic Vinaigrette-bb-KimKelly
Guacamole Deviled Eggs-Houston Chronicle
Oaxacan Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Salsa-BB-NewMrsG
Chipotle-Spiked Winter Squash and Black Bean Salad-BB-tbb113
Chinese Red-Cooked Chicken Thighs-CL-6/98
Beef and Beer with Yellow Potatoes-BB-greysangel
Apple and Cornmeal Bread-Houston Chronicle
Three-Cheese Veggie Pizza-CL-J/F/05
Blue-Cheese-Crusted Steaks with Red Wine Sauce-bb-SueK
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar-CL-3/04
Peach Salad with Cumin Dressing-CL-J/F/05
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins-BB-pilgrim719
Sauteed Chicken Breast with Latin Citrus Sauce-CL-6/04
Quinoa and Black Beans-BB-newcook
Thai Basil Beef with Rice Noodles-CL-J/F/05
Fideos con Frijoles-CL-3/05
Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Creole Spice Rub-CL-3/05
Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Baked Potato-CL03/05
Warm Asparagus Salad-CL-3/05
Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Chinese Ginger and Lemon Sauce-CL3/05

Very Good to Good
Chinese Noodles with Mushrooms and Napa Cabbage-A Year in a Veg Kitchen
Wheat Berry-Black Bean Soup-CL-J/F/05
Oven-Fried Coconut Chicken-CL-J/F/05
Banana Bread Pie-bb-pilgrim719-
Grilled Flank Steak with Soy-Chile Glaze-bb-tbb113
Black Bean "Hummus"-Houston Chronicle
Asian Dumpling Soup-Houston Chron
Sesame-Soy Snow Peas-CL-J/F/05
Grilled Corn in the Style of Oaxaca-SL-6/04
Spiced Orzo Pilaf-CL-11/04
Curried Waldorf Salad-EW-F/M/05
Raspberry-Chocolate Souffles-CL-J/F/05
Grilled Salmon with North African Flavors-EW-spring/04
Lentil Couscous with Spinach-CL-7/04
Blood Orange Vinaigrette-BB-bobmark226
Lentil Pastitsio-BB-kima
Turkey Cutlets with Smoky Black Bean Sauce-CL-12/04
Double-Bean Burritos-CL-3/05
Baked Cheddar-Stuffed Jalapenos-BB0Gracie
Stir-Fried Snow Peas and Green Onions-CL-3/05
Coconut-Ginger Rice-BB-pilgrim719

Okay to nope-
Southwestern BBQ Chicken Pizza-SL
BBQ Sausage and Peppers-allrecipes

[kltcarley]

Could someone point me the direction of where to find these recipes mentioned in this thread. I have tried a search, and my subscription has lapsed. TIA Karen

Chocolate Ricotta Muffins
Mocha Double Fudge Brownies
Fudgy, Mocha Toffee Brownies

[zackaboo]

Originally posted by cinnamon_queen


Is this a Junior League Cookbook? If so, what city is it from? I thought it sounded like one that I wanted from the Cincinnati Junior League and if it was...I wanted to get your opinion on it!

Yes, this is the Cincinnati Junior League cookbook. I got it as a Christmas gift 2 years ago. I haven't cooked a whole lot from it but have really liked everything that I have tried. It is not your typical collection of contributed recipes with lots of the same old standbys but there are some unique recipes in there from both individuals as well as local Cincinnati restauarants. In addition, they highlight some recipes which have appeared in previous cookbooks and been very popular. There is a Thai Chicken Salad in here that I love. I would recommend this cookbook and I am trying to remember to pull it out when I am loking for something new. Hope that helps! :)

[beckms]

Winner of the Month
Down to Earth Granola --CLBB-Linda in MO SOOO good! Reduced oil, added banana chips and walnuts. We have already scarfed two batches in two weeks!

Excellent
Mediterranean Turkey Wraps --me! Very good. Better than greek turkey burgers.
Spicy Ranch Chicken Wraps --CL Very good and easy. Subbed sour cream for buttermilk.
Asian Dumpling Soup --CL BB TerryTx? Very tasty. Subbed cabbage for watercress.
Chinese Noodles with Mushrooms and Napa Cabbage --A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen Excellent. Very filling.
Creme Caramel --Joy of Cooking Excellent. Just like restaurant.
Fiery Beef with Scallions and Cashews --WW TOT Excellent! Very tender and savory. Forgot scallions and cashews!

Good
Creamy Gruyere and Shrimp Pasta --CL 3/04 Pretty good. Not as creamy as I was expecting. Shrimp were dry.
One-Pan Whiskey-Flavored Pork Chops --CL Quite good. Very prominent whiskey flavor, though.
BBQ Turkey Smokey Joes --Rival Slow Cooker Cookbook Pretty good. Very easy. Kind of sweet IMO, but DBF liked them better than my usual.
Polynesian Pork Roast --Rival Slow Cooker Cookbook Has potential, but meat was VERY fatty. Added 4 cloves garlic.

[PoppyJ]

Excellent
Outrageous Oreo Crunch Brownies- CLCB
Whole Wheat Biscuits- CLBB
BBQ Chex Mix- Chex Website
Sesame Chicken Salad- CL August 2004
Spicy Pumpkin Enchiladas- CLBB
Split Peas Soup- CLBB
Ham and Cheese Scones- CL September 2002
Chocolate Mousse- CL March 2002
Bacon Wrapped Dates- CLBB
Thai Pork Salad with Chili Dressing- CL September 2004
Cilantro Turkey Burgers with Chipotle Ketchup- CL April 2002
Sweet Potato Spears- CL October 2002

Very Good
White Pizza- CL March 2004
Chipotle-Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie- CL August 2002
Spicy Oatmeal Crisps- CL December 2000
Chipotle Pulled-Pork Barbecue Sandwiches- CL June 2004
Grilled Tuna Sandwiches with Onions, Bell Peppers, and Chile-Cilantro Mayonnaise- CL January/February 2005
Penzey’s Chocolate Pudding- Penzey
Spicy Chipotle Turkey Tacos- CLBB
Seafood Sandwich- CLBB
Chaz’s Favorite Tangy Meatloaf- CLCB
Herbed Cheese Pizza- CL April 2002
Broiled Sea Bass with Pineapple-Chili-Basil Glaze- CL August 2001
Spinach and Pear Salad- CL October 2001
Baked Garlic-Cheese Grits- CL May 03

Good
Carrot Habanero Soup- CL January/February 2005
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Sauce- CLBB
Sesame Won Ton Chips- CL Nov 2003
Caramelized Onion and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes- CL October 2002
Apple and Blackberry Crumble- CL May 2002
Simply Roasted Pork- CL September 2004
Not a Repeat
Herb-Roasted Vegetables- CL October 1996
Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Feta- CL May 04
Strawberry Rhubarb Cake- CLBB

Recipes I’ve Made Before
Exquisite Pizza Sauce- CLBB
Baked Oatmeal- CLBB
Apple Slaw- CL October 2002
Tex-Mex Black Bean Dip- CL April 1997
Corn Tortilla- CL May 2004
Chocolate Decadence- CL December 2004
Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Thyme- CL September 1997
Asparagus with Browned Balsamic Butter- CL September 2001
Moomie’s Hamburger Buns- CLBB

[jtoepfert100]

Well, I kept better track than in January but I'm still missing a few - probably nothing worth mentioning though:

Excellent

Chicken with Mushrooms – Almost Vegetarian – Perfect comfort food.
Decadent Fat-Free Whipped Potatoes – Lean and Lovin’ It – Typically, we prefer smashed potatoes but these were a great recipe for whipped potatoes and accompanied the Chicken with Mushrooms nicely.
Mexican Chicken Spaghettini – WW 365-Day Menu Plan
Spinach Mushroom Salad with Blue Cheese – Everyday Food 02/05 – I made this twice in a week and I don’t usually care for salad.
Beef and Roasted Vegetable Pizza – Laura’s Lean Beef Website
Knishes – Olive Trees and Honey – At least DH thought so!
Marinated Flank Steak – WW New Complete Cookbook
Florentine Frittata – CL 2001
French Stuffed Eggs – CL 03/05

Very Good
Italian Country Linguini – Best Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking
Popovers – CL Complete – liked these almost as much as the 4/04 Popovers but these were a lot easier.
Parslied Carrots – Joy of Cooking
Baked Ziti Goes Southwest – The Meatless Gourmet
Feta Mashed Potatoes – CL Complete
Crostini w/ Honey, Blue Cheese and Figs – CL 05/95
Multigrain Bread w/ Cheese – The Meatless Gourmet
Clam Stuffed Mushrooms – Best Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking
Chocolate Cream Pie – Patti LaBelle’s Lite Cooking – DH liked this better than me – ate pretty much the entire thing!
Lentil and Potato Stew – Jane Brody
Beer, Cheese and Scallion Bread – Joy of Cooking
Lemon Buttermilk Bread Pudding with Blackberry Sauce – CL 1993
Poppy Seed Green Beans – EW Fall 2004
Butternut Squash with Tomatoes and Onions – Mexican Light
Mini Meatballs with Dill Dipping Sauce – CL 03/05
Cinnamon Apple Bread – Best Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking
Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry (with Chicken) – Almost Vegetarian
Snowcap Covered Mint Cookies – CLBB
Barley Mushroom Spinach Pilaf – CL

Good/Just Okay
Savory Stuffed Eggplant – CL 03/04
Tuscan White Beans – CL
Peppered Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya – CL
Pesto Bread Rounds – CL
Spicy Catfish Wraps – CL
Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes – CL
Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies – CL J-F/2005
Salmon Potato Salad w/ Cilantro – AK Salmon Board
[B]Southern Okra w/ Tomatoes – Allrecipes.com - -this was much better the next day with rice
Roast Chicken w/ Garlic and Herbs – Joy of Cooking
Garden Wild Rice – CL Annual 1994
Black Bean Dip – Best of Light Cooking
Orzo w/ Basil – The Meatless Gourmet
Turkey Meatloaf – CL
Salmon Pinwheels – Betty Crocker’s Low Fat Cookbook
Scarborough Fair Muffins – Gloria’s Glorious Low-Fat Muffins
Maple Glazed Carrots – Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Two
Oat Bars – CLBB Valchemist – people either loved or hated these
Tofu and Winter Squash Curry – CLBB Natasha – there were some cook’s errors involved here and it still was pretty good. I want to try this again.
Lemon Curried Black Eyed Pea Salad – AHA Low Fat Low Cholesterol Cookbook – this was better the next day with rice
Macaroni Garden Salad – L&T 2004 – needs a bit of tweaking but a very fresh, pretty salad
Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas – L&T F/M 2005

[U]Nope/Not for Us /U]
Roasted Spiced Plums – CL 09/97 – I just don’t like cumin all that much.
Basil Potato Frittata – CL 05/95 – the potatoes were weird
Broccoli Braised with Wine and Garlic – How to Cook Everything – my fault I suppose, tried to lighten it. Egads!
Apple Cranberry Tart – Light Cooking – all cook’s errors I’m sure
BBQ Pork Tenderloin (Chops) – Pillsbury Fast and Healthy – I’m sorry, but celery seed is just plain gross in a bbq recipe.
Broiled Salmon w/ Parmesan Grits – CL – the grits were good, salmon – dry and tasteless
Jewel’s Roasted Broccoli – CLBB – I just don’t think I can roast broccoli
Barbeque Root Vegetables – Healthy Cooking for Two

[Sami]

Jen, could I trouble you for the recipe for the Knishes? My aunt used to make the most delicious ones, but she didn't have a real recipe and I would love to try a good recipe. Of course her filling used to contain lungs and hearts etc, all ground, but the butchers don't sell the organ meat anymore.

Sami

[MikeC]

I have never kept track of my cooking before, but I did for February. Here is my list of new recipes for the month (with my apologies for the formatting; I pasted it in from wordpad.)

EXCELLENT
Lentil and Potato Stew - I found it as incredible as most everyone else did!
Drunken Beans - terrific; made this twice in February!
Spicy Pumpkin Sauce Enchiladas - very unusual sauce; DS (in my case, that's "Dear Sister!") didn't care for the sauce,
although I loved it
Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese - excellent, great smoky chipotle flavor
Praline Pudding Cake - delicious; my first experience with making a pudding cake; turned out differently than I was
expecting, but turned out just as it should have!
Chocolate Cherry Cordial Muffins - terrific; used maraschino cherries; full of chocolate morsels


VERY GOOD
Mexican Butternut Squash Soup - interesting combination of flavors
Chicken Breasts with Roasted Lemons
Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
Fruity Banana Bread


GOOD
Banana-Orange Bread
Tuna Pasta Bake - nice flavor and texture, got a little dry when reheated
Chicken with Mustard and Tarragon Cream Sauce - nice taste, but not sure worth the amount of work to make
Carrot Coins with Maple-Balsamic Browned Butter
White Wine, Lime & Cilantro Marinated Salmon - good marinade, although I overcooked the salmon a bit!


OK, but probably not a repeater
Baked Salmon with Cranberry-Thyme Crust: used regular breadcrumbs; might have been better with panko
Chicken Sauteed with Raspberry Vinegar - just OK flavor, sauce rather unappetizing
Banana-Spice Muffins - OK flavor, but nothing to write home about

[MISSINDI]

MikeC, can you point me in the direction of this one?


Chocolate Cherry Cordial Muffins - terrific; used maraschino cherries; full of chocolate morsels

[KCSoccer]

Originally posted by tbear1923
more recipe requests:

KCSoccer- Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting,
TIA

Here you go!
I want to give credit where it’s due – I adapted this recipe from valchemist’s Louisiana Banana Cake with Pecan Praline Topping (which is great, too). I had some leftover cream of coconut from making a friend’s birthday cake, so I added it to a basic cream cheese frosting. I used Coco Lopez brand, which you find in the drink mixers sections of the grocery store (don’t use plain coconut milk – it’s not the same stuff). The flaked coconut in the cake is optional (I’ve made the cake twice now and my family prefers the cake without the coconut – it’s a texture thing). The coconut flavor is subtle but it goes well with the banana flavor.

[B]Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting[\B]

Recipe from: KCSoccer - Adapted from valchemist CLBB

3/4 c dark brown sugar
1/3 c butter -- softened
3 bananas -- ripe
1/4 c buttermilk
2 Tbsp rum
1 egg
1 1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 c sweetened, shredded coconut -- optional
Coconut Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese -- softened
1/2 c cream of coconut (Coco Lopez brand)
1/2 tsp vanilla
enough powdered sugar to make a firm frosting (about 2 cups)

Preheat oven to 350º. Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.

Cream sugar, butter, and bananas until smooth and creamy. beat in buttermilk, rum, and egg. Blend in all remaining cake ingredients.

Pour into pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. cool completely, then spread with frosting.

for topping: Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy; add coconut cream and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough powdered sugar to make a spreadable frosting (not too runny).

[MikeC]

Missindi,

Here's the thread

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68529&highlight=cherry+cordial+muffin

There are at least two recipes in the thread; note that this is the one called "Chocolate Cherry Cordial Muffins," posted, as I now see, by Chocolate Rose.

My subs: I used 1-1/2 cups white flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat; I used maraschino cherries, using a bit more than 1/2 cup; I reduced the milk just slightly because the cherries were juicy; and I used 1/3 cup Better 'n' Eggs instead of a whole egg.

(Oh, and I certainly used less than 1/2 tsp salt; probably 2 or 3 pinches; I never add all the salt called for, and often don't use it at all.)

[Kayaksoup]

I have been meaning to post for ages. Thanks to the challenge, I got in more recipes than last month.

Excellent, Will be Repeating

Lamb Sugo with Polenta (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=69674&highlight=Lamb+Sugo) - CLBB Canice
Roasted Cauliflower (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70642&highlight=Cauliflower) - CL recipe finder
Ma Po Tofu (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=69724&highlight=Tofu) -CLBB aggie94
Chicken Thighs with Blood Orange Sauce (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70688&highlight=Chicken) - CLBB bobmark226
Steamed Snapper with Lime & Cilantro - BA March 2005
Individual Butterfinger Cakes - me and March BA
Roast Chicken with Truffled mushrooms (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66902) - CL 12/04

Good, But Probably Won't Get Around to Repeating
Pork Chops with Tomato Sage Pan Sauce (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=733966&highlight=Pork+Chops+sage#post733966) - CL 10/04
Salmon with Chili Honey Glaze (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=36887&highlight=Salmon+Chili#post36887) - CLBB Zinnia
Pork Chops in Mustard Sauce

Okay
Oven Fried Pork Chops

[jtoepfert100]

Originally posted by Sami
Jen, could I trouble you for the recipe for the Knishes? My aunt used to make the most delicious ones, but she didn't have a real recipe and I would love to try a good recipe. Of course her filling used to contain lungs and hearts etc, all ground, but the butchers don't sell the organ meat anymore.

Sami

Absolutely! I'll post either tomorrow or over the weekend. There are different variations of the Knishes, though. Do you recall anything else (except for the lungs and hearts) about your aunt's? No lung and heart variations in this one - it's a vegetarian book but there are three different pastry doughs and I think at least three different fillings. Based on the type my DH was used to, I made the potato pastry dough with a potato and cheese filling.

[Mimeea]

Originally posted by Gracie


Meg - could you please post this?

Thanks! :)

Loren

Here you go:

Old-Fashioned Apple-Nut Crisp
The combination of apples and nuts is a classic. We've cut back on the butter and oil in the topping to lighten this sweet treat and let the hazelnuts shine through. Top the crisp with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt for an extra indulgence.

5 medium-large crisp, tart apples, such as McIntosh, Empire, Granny Smith or Cortland, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
3 T plus 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 T fresh lemon juice
1 t ground cinnamon, divided
2/3 whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
2 T butter, cut into small pieces
2 T canola oil
2 T frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts or walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat an 8-inch square (or 2-quart) deep baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine apples with 3 T brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 t cinnamon in a large bowl. Toss to mix. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine whole-wheat flour, oats, the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and remaining 1/2 t cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix to blend. Using your fingers (or a fork or passtry blender), cut in butter until evenly distributed and there are no chunks. Stir in oil apple juice concentrate and nuts; toss well until evenly moistened and clumpy.
4. Remove foil from the baking dish and sccatter the topping evenly over the apples. Bake uncovered until the topping has browned and the fruit is soft and bubbling, about 30 minutes more. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 servings

Per serving: 273 calories, 10 g fat (3 g sat, 4 g mono); 8 mg cholesterol; 45 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 6 g fiber; 23 mg sodium

Nutrition bonus: Manganese (17% DV)

[Gracie]

Thank you Meg! I really need to start making recipe-dinners and desserts again rather than the no-recipe broil meat, bake potatoes and wave veggies.

Loren

[Sami]

Thanks Jen. My aunt only made meat, but the potato and cheese filling sounds very good. I would prefer a vegetarian one because I am afraid I will be disappointed if I tasted a meat knish.

Sami

[tbb113]

Originally posted by Sami
Thanks Jen. My aunt only made meat, but the potato and cheese filling sounds very good. I would prefer a vegetarian one because I am afraid I will be disappointed if I tasted a meat knish.

Sami

Sami: My grandmother used to make meat knishes. She stuffed them with chopped beef liver (I don't know if she moistened it first or not. If she did moisten it, she would have used Miracle Whip (shh its a family secret ;) )

[Kathy B]

Originally posted by tbear1923
more recipe requests:

Kathy B- Winter Minestrone - Everyday Italian




Here it is. Enjoy!

Winter Minestrone
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Show: Everyday Italian
Episode: One Pot Meals

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound Swiss chard, stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
1 russet potato, peeled, cubed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium beef broth
1 ounce piece Parmesan cheese rind
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, pancetta, and garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and potato; saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and rosemary sprig. Simmer until the chard is wilted and the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, blend 3/4 cup of the beans with 1/4 cup of the broth in a processor until almost smooth. Add the pureed bean mixture, remaining broth, and Parmesan cheese rind to the vegetable mixture. Simmer until the potato pieces are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Stir in the whole beans and parsley. Simmer until the beans are heated through and the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Discard Parmesan rind and rosemary sprig (the leaves will have fallen off of the stem.)

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

[oceanjasper]

Here is my February...

Excellent, will definitely make again
The Snug Harbour Inn Baked Eggs - The Snug Harbour Inn
Mango and Spicy Shrimp Salad – A Year of the Best
Avocado Curry – Green on Greens (avocado, green apple, and shrimp in a curry-cream sauce served over rice)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding “Boondt” Cake - CLBB Funnybone
Pork Tenderloin Scallopine with Citrus Balsamic Sauce – CLBB TamiKnight (repeat)
Cucumber and Mango Salad – Friend’s recipe (repeat)
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter – CL Sep 01
Baked Pears on Sugared Puff Pastry with Caramel Sauce – Epicurious
Mexican White Rice – BA (repeat)
Hot Fudge Sauce II – allrecipes.com
Garlicky Brown Rice – CL May 96 (CLBB SandyM)
Apple Cheesecake Torte – Splenda.com
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges – A Year of the Best
Brie and Mushroom Duxelle Baked in Puff Pastry – Friend’s recipe

Very Good, will probably make again
Balsamic Vinaigrette – CLBB KimKelly
Split Pea Soup with Rosemary – CL Dec 99 (CLBB Grace)
Brie and Caramelized Onion Stuffed Chicken Breasts – CL May 97

Good, but probably won’t make again
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Apples and Mustard Sauce – A Year of the Best
Roasted Squash Soup with Apple and Brie – A Year of the Best

[helene]

Originally posted by oceanjasper
Here is my February...

Excellent, will definitely make again
My Big Fat Greek Wedding “Boondt” Cake - CLBB Funnybone


Could you post this recipe plse?

[helene]

Excellent
Good Old Fashioned Ginger Bread (http://www.bestofbridge.com/Recipe358.aspx) The Best of Bridge I was looking for a good ginger bread for my husband's birthday. This cake is sooo good we were eating it at breakfast. I glaze it with my favorite cream cheese recipe.

Tsatziki Sauce (http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails/recipe%5F5919.asp), Christine Cushing Live.

Greek Potatoes, Canadian Living, The best I had so far at home.

Double Chocolate Muffins (http://www.dvo.com/recipes_archive/double_chocolate_muffins.html)

Really Good
Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies (CL Jan/Feb 05)

[oceanjasper]

Here you go, Helene! It is so good! I took it to a Greek-themed dinner and everyone asked for the recipe. I made a lemon glaze with icing sugar and lemon juice (approx 1c sugar to the juice of 1 lemon) and poured it over the cake and then I served it with raspberries in light syrup. I also used canola oil, not olive oil.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding “Boondt” Cake
(Lemon Yogurt Bundt®)

This cake is a gem, inspired by the hit movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. There is a scene in the film, in which a bundt cake upstages the ensemble cast. My version of this cake was inspired when I saw about two dozen huge, moist, yellow cakes at a high bake sale. I had rarely seen such tall, glorious cakes. I discovered they were made by a Greek grandmother whose grandson generously shared the ingredients with me (although not the proportions). Since then, I have seen a similar cake at a Starbucks and again was informed, the talented baker of the yellow bundt cake was indeed Greek.

At any rate, yogurt and lemons combine nicely to give this statuesque cake a tender pound cake crumb with a distinctly cheesecake taste.

I dust this with confectioners’ sugar but you can opt for a lemon glaze with chopped pistachios on top (if your mother-in-law, Greek or otherwise, is coming to visit)


1 cup light olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely minced
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all purpose flour

Confectioners’ Sugar for Dusting

Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously spray a 9 or 10 inch tube pan or angel food pan (not with a removable bottom) with non-stick cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a mixer bowl, with the paddle attachment, on slow speed, cream the oil, butter, and sugar together until well blended, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the eggs, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla and blend well, about 2 minutes. Fold in baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour and blend well, making sure no un-combined ingredients cling to bottom well of mixing bowl.

Spoon into prepared pan. Set pan on baking sheet.

Bake until cake is set and tests done with a cake skewer comes out clean, about 60-80 minutes. Cake will have fine cracks on the surface. If cake is browning on top but seems undone inside, reduce temperature to 325 F and let bake until done at the lower temperature.

Cool in pan 15 minutes before unmolding onto a wire cake rack to cool completely.

Dust with confectioners’ sugar to serve. You can also offer this with fraises de bois or raspberries on the side or lemon sorbet.

[Misconduct]

Tholbrook: could you post the recipe for "coconut milk buns"? TIA.

[Misconduct]

I keep searching for the coconut milk buns but can't find it anywhere. Does anyone have it? TIA.

[oceanjasper]

Originally posted by Misconduct
I keep searching for the coconut milk buns but can't find it anywhere. Does anyone have it? TIA.

I found this recipe on the BB posted by Kayla. I think they are the same ones that Tholbrook made.

Dinner Buns with Coconut Milk

Yield: About 18 Buns

Ingredients

1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup (125 ml) canned coconut milk
mixed with 1/2 cup (125 ml) regular milk
1/4 cup (50 ml) butter, margarine or shortening
3 tablespoons (45 ml) sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt
1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water
5 - 6 cups blended bread flour

Directions

Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/2 cup of warm water. Sprinkle in the package of yeast. Let it stand for 10 minutes and then stir.

Heat the milk to lukewarm, stirring. Add in the butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup warm water.

Add the heated milk mixture and 2 cups flour to the dissolved yeast mixture. Beat until the mixture is smooth and elastic.

Gradually stir in the remaining 3 cups of flour, adding a bit more flour if necessary. The dough should be soft and easily leave the sides of the bowl.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and round it up into a ball.

Knead the dough until it is smooth, elastic and not sticky. Again, add a bit more flour if necessary.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Turn the dough so that the top is greased as well. Cover with greased wax paper and a tea towel.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Punch down to let the air out of the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured board. Use a wetted knife to cut the dough in half, and then each half into thirds, and thirds again. This gives 18 buns.

Shape the buns into balls and place on a lightly greased surface. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes.

After removing the buns, use a pastry brush to lightly coat them with butter. Cool.

[Misconduct]

Thank you so much! I must have overlooked it. Going on my baking list this week.

[Linda in MO]

Originally posted by helene
Excellent
Greek Potatoes, Canadian Living, The best I had so far at home.

Could you post this recipe, please? Thanks!

[helene]

Here you go:

Greek Potatoes, Oven-Roasted


8 large potatoes -- peeled, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup water
1 tablespoon oregano
1 lemon -- juice of
sea salt
pepper

Preheat oven to 440F.

Put all the ingredients into a baking pan large enough to hold them.

Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.

Make sure your hands are very clean and put them in the pan and give everything a toss to distribute.

The garlic will drop into the water/oil solution but its flavour will permeate the potatoes, and this way, it won't burn.

Bake for 40 min.

When a nice golden-brown crust has formed on the potatoes, give them a stir to bring the white underside up, season lightly with a bit more sea salt and pepper and just a light sprinkling of oregano.

Add 1/2 cup more water if pan appears to be getting dry, and pop back into oven to brown other side of potatoes.

This will take about another 40 min.

Do not be afraid of overcooking the potatoes - they will be delicious.

Source:
"Canadian Living website"

[jtoepfert100]

:eek: Sami - I just realized I forgot about the Knish recipe this weekend! I promise to get them posted tonight or tomorrow morning! Sorry.:o

[Sami]

No problem, Jen. Whenever it is convenient is fine.

Sami