Sunday Game of the Week #76 10-14-07

[cookieee]

Good morning all


This weeks number, courtesy of Jadenegro, is #61

How to play "Sunday Game of the Week" (Revised 10-07)

1. Pick a number from 1 to ? (depending on how many COOKBOOKS you have) or if you want, I will pick the number.
2. Go get the COOKBOOK
3. Pick out a NEW recipe
4. Post what COOKBOOK you picked, TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT IT, what YEAR it was published, something about the AUTHOR, what KIND of book, etc.
5. Post the recipe you picked and tell us why, if you want to.
6. Sometime this week, make it.
7. Post a review, hopefully before the next weeks game starts

SUNDAY GAME OF THE WEEK is open to anyone that would like to play

YOU ARE ALL WELCOME

There are 2 "hats". One holds suggestions on different ways to play the game and is used every 5th game. The other holds numbers of books that people submit that they would like to have drawn. These all may be made at anytime from anyone.

If you don't have as many cookbooks as the number drawn, just keep counting what you do have, over and over till you reach that number. We want everyone to be able to play.


Happy Cooking!

[sugarbaby]

I'm going to try to again this week to play! I'll go home after church and pick out a cookbook, and post next Sunday. Happy cooking, all!

[LakeMartinGal]

Hi, All! This week's cookbook is Betty Crocker Low Fat Recipes, which is right in line with how I want to eat while DH is out of town! Off to find recipes...

This is one of those bigger-than-a-pamphlet cookbooks that I picked up at the Kroger checkout, I think. I've had it several years, and I think it was a SGOTW cookbook earlier, also. More on the book when I actually have it in hand!

[DmOrtega]

Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2002; Every Recipe ... A Year's Worth of Cooking Light Magazine.

This contains all of the recipes for 2001. I do get the magazines but I still like the annuals. This weeks selection is not so random because I saw a recipe for homemade tortillas from DIANE T, submitted on last weeks SGOTW. I knew this would be my book for the week. I will be trying a crockpot recipe, as well, to compliment the tortillas.

Here's what the customers are saying on Amazon.com

"Another good year for Cooking Light, February 5, 2002
By Carol Peterson Hennekens (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This is my sixth "Annual Recipes" book. I expect that it well be as well used as the previous five simply because Cooking Light recipes consistently provide the interesting and healthy meals we crave. This book contains all of the recipes from the ten issues published in 2001 as well as the "how to" sidebars for the recipes.

So what distinguishes this book relative to its predecessors? First, the opening pages contain the staff's favorite recipes. This is a nice place to start since the entire book can be a little overwhelming. The bigger distinction is that the magazine's special theme in 2001 was a series on how to cook various ethnic cuisines. These recipes strike me as be light versions of the authentic dishes without much dilution for American tastes. The cuisines featured include: Chinese, Italian, French, Caribbean, Greek, Spanish, South America, Middle Eastern, Indian and Mexican.

My edition (bought directly from the publisher) included a card with a password supposedly giving me access to a website for book owners only. This website is supposed to include more pictures and a gizmo to match what's in my pantry with recipes. So far (three weeks), I haven't been able to access the site.

Otherwise, this book is a good addition to my shelf. Now if they'd only publish an index for all six volumes.... "

"The flavor keeps on coming!, January 1, 2005
By Nicole Bradshaw "Nicole Bradshaw" (Jackson, MS USA) - See all my reviews

Another winner from Cooking Light! This cookbook contains all of the recipes from the 2001 magazines, and the front section highlights the editors' favorite recipes from the year. The first few pages offer pictures of these 5-star dishes and information on where those recipes can be found in the book. In my experience, the editors' picks are always the best recipes.

We've made lots of great dishes from this book, including an knock-out pasta with proscuitto and peas, a roasted corn and tomato tart, and the beef with rosemary mushroom sauce. One caveat - sometimes, Cooking Light portions tend to run on the small side. Keep an eye on this if you're counting calories or fat based on the nutritional information included with each recipe.

I'm a Cooking Light subscriber, and I make dishes featured in the magazines as they come out. Because I don't have the space to store tons of magazines, I transfer my recipe notes to the cookbook when it comes out at the end of the year. I end up with a cookbook full of tasty, heathly recipes that are enhanced by notes I've made about our personal preferences for each dish. Yum!"

[heavy hedonist]

well, i may not be able to make this work this week-- but my cookbook is THE BEST OF COOKING LIGHT 7.

More on that later.

[jadenegro]

How awesome! I haven't had time to check in until just now because we've had out of town visitors. I'm so excited! My book is Mexico the Beautiful by Susanna Palazuelos. I like this book because it has tons of pictures (both of the food and also scenic shots of Mexio). It's organized by region and a wide range of foods. When I read it I feel like the author really knows Mexico.... we're taking a vacation to Mexico this winter (Mazatlan on the Pacific coast) so I think I will check that region first to see if there is anything for this week.

EEEK! This book is selling on Amazon for $90.50...

[RecipeGirl]

Hi Cookieee and Everyone Else!

I'm in Maui soaking up the sun and sipping tropical drinks, so I won't get to participate this week! The board was down when I left due to that icky stuff, so I'm happy to see that all is back to normal!! I promise to buy a Maui cookbook while I'm here See you next weeK!

[Hammster]

So, my book this week is "Sunset Christmas Treasury". Holiday foods, gifts and decorations.Put out by the editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine. Published by Lane Publishing Co. Copyright 1987. I don't recall where, when or why I got this one. Maybe an inherited one. It's not really a cookbook but more a gifts of the season book. There's a section called Loving Gifts-Homecooked and Handcrafted. It contains Homemade Sweets and Savories, Hand Stitched Treasures and Woodshop Heirlooms. There's a section on Making it look a lot like Christmas and Festive Holiday Fare. Although it's not really the holiday season I decided to stick with the book and found a great chutney recipe. Very easy to make and a great balance of sweet, spicy, savory. It's recommended to serve it with sausages as it's sort of a very fancy ketchup. I served it with a pork roast I did in the crockpot. I used the same seasonings on the roast as I did in the chutney. (I'll post the roast recipe over on the "What a Crock" thread.) Oh, surprisingly, the chutney didn't really have an overwhelming lemon flavor which was great. It is a very well balanced recipe. 4 thumbs up.

Tomato Lemon Chutney
1 or 2 Lemons (I only needed one)
1 can (about 1lb) tomatoes
1 tbsp salad oil or olive oil (I used olive)
1 small dried hot red chile
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup each raisins and sugar

Grate enough lemon peel to make 2 tsp, set aside.
Using a sharp knife, cut peel and all white membrane from 1 lemon. In a blender, whirl lemon with tomatoes and their liquid just until blended.
In a 1 1/2-2 Qt pan, combine oil, chile, lemon peel, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and nutmeg. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until seeds begin to pop. Add tomato mixture, raisins and sugar
Boil gently, uncovered, until mixture thickens to a jamlike consistency (about 20 mins), stirring often. Let cool,then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

[Alleycat]

How exactly is this game played? Do I just count through my cookbooks until I hit #61, or am I supposed to make a recipe from page 61 of any cookbook?

Sorry to ask, but I'd love to play

[Hammster]

How exactly is this game played? Do I just count through my cookbooks until I hit #61, or am I supposed to make a recipe from page 61 of any cookbook?

Sorry to ask, but I'd love to play

Count your cookbooks until you hit #61. Although the number listed for the week is only a suggestion. You can use any number you like.

Here are the rules.

How to play "Sunday Game of the Week"

1. Pick a number from 1 to ? (depending on how many COOKBOOKS you have) or if you want, I will pick the number.
2. Go get the COOKBOOK
3. Pick out a NEW recipe
4. Post what COOKBOOK you picked, TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT IT, what year it was published, the author, what kind of book, it's history with you, whatever personal information you would like to share.
5. Post the recipe you picked and tell us why, if you want to.
6. Sometime this week, make it.
7. Post a review, hopefully before the next weeks game starts

SUNDAY GAME OF THE WEEK is open to anyone that would like to play

YOU ARE ALL WELCOME

There are 2 "hats". One holds suggestions on different ways to play the game and is used every 5th game. The other holds numbers of books that people submit that they would like to have drawn. These all may be made at anytime from anyone.

[cookieee]

Hi Cookieee and Everyone Else!

I'm in Maui soaking up the sun and sipping tropical drinks, so I won't get to participate this week! The board was down when I left due to that icky stuff, so I'm happy to see that all is back to normal!! I promise to buy a Maui cookbook while I'm here See you next weeK!

Oh you lucky, lucky girl. Have yourself a good ol' time and a few extra drinks for us. Can't wait to hear all about it next week. Enjoy, enjoy

[cookieee]

Count your cookbooks until you hit #61. Although the number listed for the week is only a suggestion. You can use any number you like.

Here are the rules.

How to play "Sunday Game of the Week"

1. Pick a number from 1 to ? (depending on how many COOKBOOKS you have) or if you want, I will pick the number.
2. Go get the COOKBOOK
3. Pick out a NEW recipe
4. Post what COOKBOOK you picked, TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT IT, what year it was published, the author, what kind of book, it's history with you, whatever personal information you would like to share.
5. Post the recipe you picked and tell us why, if you want to.
6. Sometime this week, make it.
7. Post a review, hopefully before the next weeks game starts

SUNDAY GAME OF THE WEEK is open to anyone that would like to play

YOU ARE ALL WELCOME

There are 2 "hats". One holds suggestions on different ways to play the game and is used every 5th game. The other holds numbers of books that people submit that they would like to have drawn. These all may be made at anytime from anyone.

Thanks anyway Ham, but these are the old rules. I posted the new ones at the top where I should have all along. (right Dmortega?)

[cookieee]

How exactly is this game played? Do I just count through my cookbooks until I hit #61, or am I supposed to make a recipe from page 61 of any cookbook?

Sorry to ask, but I'd love to play

Hi Alleycat, sorry for the confusion. We would love to have you play also. Any more questions, please feel free to ask. Yay Pa., my home state.

[Terri_A]

My book this week is "Any B.itch Can Salsa: just Mexican food". It's one of a series of B.itch cookbooks that I've received as gifts all from the same person. I wonder if she's trying to send me a message??? I have gotten a lot of great recipes from "Any B.itch can Drink" for cocktails, but I've never made anything from this one, so I'm looking forward to it!

Pork Filet Margarita

4 boneless pork loin steaks
1/4 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2/3 C chicken consomme
1 T fresh lime juice
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 T fresh cilantro
1 T tequila

Mix the coriander, salt and pepper. Rub on the meat and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Spray a skillet with Pam and cook the pork over medium-high heat, for 8-10 minutes, turning once. Remove while slightly pink in the center. Dissolve the cornstarch and sugar in the consomme. Place the sauce in the skillet and cook until thickened. Stir in the cilantro and tequila and heat for 1 more minute. Pour over the poke and serve. Serves 4.

I will probably make it along with the side below, from the same cookbook -

Pablano Mashed Potatoes

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 1/2 T salt
1 C sour cream
1/2 C olive oil
5 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
salt and pepper, to taste

Add the potatoes and 1 1/2 tablespoons salt to a pan of water. Bring to a boil and simmer about 25 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Mash with a potato masher. In a small pan, add the rest of the ingredients and warm over a low heat. Add this mixture to the mashed potatoes and stir. Serves 6.

[Hammster]

Thanks anyway Ham, but these are the old rules. I posted the new ones at the top where I should have all along. (right Dmortega?)

Ah I see the difference now. The part about telling something personal about the book is gone. I'll be sure to amend my copy of the rules so I can be sure to be up to date. I hope it's still ok to help with posting the rules in case for some reason you don't.

[Terri_A]

Ah I see the difference now. You don't want us to tell any personal info about the book. I'll make sure not to include that the next time.

In which case...I just broke the rules!

[Hammster]

In which case...I just broke the rules!

I likely will continue to break them also. I guess as long as we get the required bits, a little personal info is ok too. Someone might be interested as to why we bought the book I think.
I think we've been doing a good job lately making sure we get the required info into our posts. So, that's great!

Anyway, I edited the post you quoted to try to be more clear. So, it doesn't quite look the same anymore.

[jadenegro]

How awesome! I haven't had time to check in until just now because we've had out of town visitors. I'm so excited! My book is Mexico the Beautiful by Susanna Palazuelos. I like this book because it has tons of pictures (both of the food and also scenic shots of Mexio). It's organized by region and a wide range of foods. When I read it I feel like the author really knows Mexico.... we're taking a vacation to Mexico this winter (Mazatlan on the Pacific coast) so I think I will check that region first to see if there is anything for this week.

EEEK! This book is selling on Amazon for $90.50...

I've just had a chance to spend some more time with this book -- it has really awesome pictures, both of the food and the country and people.

The cookbook splits Mexico into different regions and all the recipes are named with what state they originate from:
The Maya World (Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Campeche, Chiapas)
Isthmus of Tehuantepec (Tabasco, Oaxaca, Veracruz)
Crossroads of Mexico (Mexico, Distrito Federal, Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Morelos)
Pacific Coast (Guerrero, Western Michoacan, Western Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, Sinaloa)
Colonial Tablelands (Guanajauato, Queretaro, Aguascalientes, Eastern Jalisco, Eastern Michoacan, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas)
The Frontier (Baja California Norte, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Chichuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Durango, Tamaulipas)

I'm going to make a recipe for Chile-Seasoned Pork (Chilorio) from Sinaloa state (on the Pacific Coast). She describes this recipe as from the inland -- it can be served with flour tortillas, rice, black beans, and guacamole or rolled into tacos or burritas. I think we may go for tacos.

[RebelYell18]

This is going to be my first time playing this game!
I chose the book Salt & Pepper by Sandra Cook, Sara Slavin, and Deborah Jones. Apparently, these authors have worked together on a number of projects, including Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking and The Vegetarian Table series. This book was published in 2003 by Chronicle Books.

As one may guess, the book contains recipes in which salt and/or pepper are main players and dishes in which to use the fancier salts. The book is very interesting because it discusses the history of salt and pepper and also gives information on the different kinds and uses. I thought it was an informative read...and I got it for $2!

I chose two recipes that I hope to make Thursday-ish: Pepper, Gruyere, and Green Onion Biscuits and Roasted Tomato Soup. I will post the recipes and a review once I have made them!

[cookieee]

Ah I see the difference now. The part about telling something personal about the book is gone. I'll be sure to amend my copy of the rules so I can be sure to be up to date. I hope it's still ok to help with posting the rules in case for some reason you don't.

Yes, it's still ok per my answer to your pm I haven't forgotten my manners folks, I thanked Ham in my pm.

I took off the part about the personal stuff because it was causing some confusion. Some people thought that was ALL they were suppose to post about their books and some felt bad if they DIDN'T have anything personal to say about their book, so I thought it best to take that part out. Of course, the personal stuff is always the most interesting part and always welcomed whenever someone wishes to share it with us. That is always up to you all

[DmOrtega]

Thanks anyway Ham, but these are the old rules. I posted the new ones at the top where I should have all along. (right Dmortega?)

Thanks cookieee.

[cookieee]

This is going to be my first time playing this game!
I chose the book Salt & Pepper by Sandra Cook, Sara Slavin, and Deborah Jones. Apparently, these authors have worked together on a number of projects, including Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking and The Vegetarian Table series. This book was published in 2003 by Chronicle Books.

As one may guess, the book contains recipes in which salt and/or pepper are main players and dishes in which to use the fancier salts. The book is very interesting because it discusses the history of salt and pepper and also gives information on the different kinds and uses. I thought it was an informative read...and I got it for $2!

I chose two recipes that I hope to make Thursday-ish: Pepper, Gruyere, and Green Onion Biscuits and Roasted Tomato Soup. I will post the recipes and a review once I have made them!

Hey Rebelyell, you made it. Now I can officially say WELCOME TO THE GAME!!

[DmOrtega]

How awesome! ... I'm so excited! My book is Mexico the Beautiful by Susanna Palazuelos. ....

EEEK! This book is selling on Amazon for $90.50...
...

That's amazing, my book is selling for $1.33 used. That must be some book that you have!

[RebelYell18]

Thanks cookieee! Can't wait til Thursday to do some cooking!! But first, work and studying for midterms. Sigh!

[nan/mo]

My cook book this week is "Christmas From The Heart Of The Home" by Susan Branch. I love her drawings and the hand written look of her books. This book was given to me by a good friend in 1998. I made a dish from it today, it was soooo bad Im not going to post it. it was" Creme de pumpkin" it was brown, the texture was a little runny. not a good combination. My family just looked at each other and laughted when I served it. maybe next week will be better.

[LakeMartinGal]

Hi, All! This week's cookbook is Betty Crocker Low Fat Recipes, which is right in line with how I want to eat while DH is out of town! Off to find recipes...

This is one of those bigger-than-a-pamphlet cookbooks that I picked up at the Kroger checkout, I think. I've had it several years, and I think it was a SGOTW cookbook earlier, also. More on the book when I actually have it in hand!

This book was published in 1998, and is spiral-bound. I like that, because it lays flat on the counter while I'm cooking! No need to put something on it to hold it, and possibly cover up a vital ingredient or direction! (Yes, that has happened to me! )

I have already made an iced coffee drink, and I'm looking at a baked potato recipe with ham, swiss cheese and asparagus for later in the week! Once again, the book is not near the computer

[Hammster]

My cook book this week is "Christmas From The Heart Of The Home" by Susan Branch. I love her drawings and the hand written look of her books. This book was given to me by a good friend in 1998. I made a dish from it today, it was soooo bad Im not going to post it. it was" Creme de pumpkin" it was brown, the texture was a little runny. not a good combination. My family just looked at each other and laughted when I served it. maybe next week will be better.

Hi Nan,
Would you mind posting the recipe and what differences you may have done or if you followed it to the letter? One thing this group is really good at is deciphering recipes and figuring out where the issues are and where it can be fixed.
The title of the recipe and your book makes it sound like it could really be a winner recipe.
Thanks.

[rlrobb]

Well, this week's number was definitely a challenge for me! I think I've identified a cookbook that can leave my collection. My cookbook this week was Favorite Brand Name Recipes - Classic Recipe Collection. It's not a bad cookbook, really. I just don't cook out of packages and cans very much so there wasn't much in there that I had the ingredients for or felt comfortable buying to use. Since this was a gift from someone who has now moved to the opposite end of the US, I think I will feel comfortable getting rid of it.

I finally settled on a Sassy Sausage and Black Bean Soup recipe as it called for the kinds of prepared stuff that I do have on hand, such as beans and tomatoes and salsa. The flavor wasn't bad. I wish it was a bit thicker. If I were to make it again, I would add an extra can of black beans and also some vegetables and maybe cut down on the amount of sausage.

Sassy Sausage and Black Bean Soup
Makes 4-6 servings

1 tbsp vegetable oil (I used a non-stick pan, so I used just a tsp)
1 med onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can stewed tomatoes, undrained (I used fire-roasted diced tomatoes)
1 can kosher condensed beef broth (I used organic beef broth)
1/2 cup prepared chunky salsa (I used TJ's pineapple salsa, yum!)
1/2 cup water
1 package (12 oz) beef polish sausage (I used lean turkey polish sausage)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
lime wedges, for garnish

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion and garlic and saute for about 8 min, until tender. Stir i beans, tomatoes with liquid, broth, salsa and water. Bring to boil over high heat.

Cut sausage into 1/2 inch pieces; stir into soup. Reduce heat. Cover, simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

[Slowcooker]

My book this week came up a few games ago, but it appeared again because I've "added to my collection" (Read: cookbook bingeing ) and my numbers have changed.

It's "Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker", 2004, by Robin Robertson. I purchased it at Wegman's for 20% off. This is my second recipe from it, and I'd like to try a lot more. The ingredients are easy to find and the recipes look simple.

I made Sloppy Lentils:

1T olive oil
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (I used 2)
1 small red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (I used green)
1T chili powder
1 1/2C dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
one 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes (I used one 28 oz can and decreased the water by 1 1/2C)
3C water (I used 1 1/2C)
2T tamari or other soy sauce (I used tamari)
1T prepared mustard
1T light brown sugar or a natural sweetener (I used sucanat)
1t salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 min. Add the chili powder, stirring to coat.
2. Transfer the onion mixture to a 3 1/2-4 qt slow cooker. Add the lentils, tomatoes, water, tamari, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Serve on toasted rolls with a fresh batch of cole slaw.

Review: Delicious, and could it be any easier? I think it's a world's record for me, only 30 minutes to prepare. Even my dog loved it

[heavy hedonist]

My book this week came up a few games ago, but it appeared again because I've "added to my collection" (Read: cookbook bingeing ) and my numbers have changed.

It's "Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker", 2004, by Robin Robertson. I purchased it at Wegman's for 20% off. This is my second recipe from it, and I'd like to try a lot more. The ingredients are easy to find and the recipes look simple.

I made Sloppy Lentils:

1T olive oil
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (I used 2)
1 small red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (I used green)
1T chili powder
1 1/2C dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
one 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes (I used one 28 oz can and decreased the water by 1 1/2C)
3C water (I used 1 1/2C)
2T tamari or other soy sauce (I used tamari)
1T prepared mustard
1T light brown sugar or a natural sweetener (I used sucanat)
1t salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 min. Add the chili powder, stirring to coat.
2. Transfer the onion mixture to a 3 1/2-4 qt slow cooker. Add the lentils, tomatoes, water, tamari, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Serve on toasted rolls with a fresh batch of cole slaw.

Review: Delicious, and could it be any easier? I think it's a world's record for me, only 30 minutes to prepare. Even my dog loved it

thank you, slowcooker, for a recipe i can actually use during our South Beach diet! Looks good!