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ladyspriteIt's a new year, and time to finally wrap up this project before I can start my next one. Having gone through all of my cookbooks, I've been kind of curious to look back and see for myself exactly what I made, and how successful overall the challenge was.
But first, I do have one thing to admit.
I still have one book I haven't used.
Two years ago,![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
tpau gave me a book called "The Gingerbread Architect" as a holiday gift. I had planned on using it over this holiday as a finale to the project... until I actually looked at it. This book is crazy out of my league - the houses are gorgeous, but I don't have the skills or the equipment. The blueprints are semi-comprehensible to non-architect me, I don't know how to work with fondant, I don't have a set of pastry tips, and I don't have a free week (the minimum recommended time to complete their recipes).
So. I *will* finish this. Over the next year, I promise I will develop the necessary skills and supplies, and I will make one of these houses. Just... not this week.
That said, here's what I did over a year and a half:
Book #1: "The Naked Chef"
Source: gift
Recipe: Creamy Eggplant, Cannellini Bean, and Ricotta Soup
Outcome: delicious!
Book #2: "Japanese Homestyle Cooking"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki; Spinach with Sesame Dressing
Outcome: good chicken, spinach needs work, added several ingredients to pantry
Book #3: "Williams-Sonoma Pasta Sauces"
Source: bought second-hand
Recipe: Ziti with Green Beans and Saffron
Outcome: pretty good
Book #4: "Desserts"
Source: bought
Recipe: Spice Marble Cake
Outcome: good
Book #5: "The Cake Mix Doctor"
Source: gift
Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cake
Outcome: awesome enough that I've made it again
Book #6: "Sunset Make-Ahead Cookbook"
Source: unsure - gift or hand-me-down?
Recipe: Sausage and Cheese-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Outcome: pretty good
Book #7: "Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook, 11th Edition"
Source:umbran
Recipe: Shrimp Newburg
Outcome: good!
Book #8: "Williams-Sonoma Mexican"
Source: gift
Recipe: Tinga Poblana with Chicken
Outcome: excellent
Book #9: "The Best Quick Breads"
Source: bought
Recipe: Pumpkin Gingerbread
Outcome: delicious
Book #10: "Mrs. Fields Best Cookie Book Ever"
Source: gift
Recipe: Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Outcome: delicious, as expected (old favorite recipe)
Book #11: "Betty Crocker Soup & Bread"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Tortellini Soup
Outcome: good
Book #12: "Appetizers, Finger Food, Buffets, and Parties"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chorizo Pastry Puffs
Outcome: excellent
Book #13: "Better Homes & Gardens Biggest Book of Bread Machine Recipes"
Source: gift
Recipe: Potato Bread
Outcome: not bad
Book #14: "Crockery Cookery,"
Source: not sure - gift?
Recipe: Cranberry Pork Roast
Outcome: delicious
Book #15: "Betty Crocker's New Cookbook"
Source: bought second-hand
Recipe: meatballs
Outcome: okay
Book #16: "Fresh & Simple Cooking for Friends"
Source: bought
Recipe: Bacon & Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto
Outcome: not good
Book #17: "Fondue & Tabletop Cooking"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Beer and Cheese Fondue
Outcome: not bad
Book #18: "The Big Book of Breakfast"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Buttermilk Waffles
Outcome: good
Book #19: "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American"
Source:umbran
Recipe: Fish and Potatoes; Apple Pudding
Outcome: good; to die for
Book #20: "Williams-Sonoma Muffins"
Source: gift
Recipe: Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Outcome: okay
Book #21: "Best Recipes From the Backs of Boxes, Bottles, Cans and Jars"
Source:umbran
Recipe: Reuben Croquettes
Outcome: surprisingly not bad
Book #22: "The Marshmallow Fluff Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Filling
Outcome: good
Book #23: "By Request: The Search For Hawai'i's Greatest Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chicken Katsu
Outcome: not bad, but not good
Book #24: "Williams-Sonoma Soup & Stew"
Source: gift
Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Soup With Ale
Outcome: delicious!
Book #25: "Pillsbury Bake-Off 40th Contest"
Source: bought
Recipe: Three-Cheese Broccoli Couscous
Outcome: good
Book #26: "500 Best Cookies, Bars & Squares"
Source: gift
Recipe: Caramel Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Outcome: inedible
Book #27: "Sunset Italian Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Orecchiette With Sausage Sauce
Outcome: really, really good
Book #28: "Best of America: Traditional Regional Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops
Outcome: good
Book #29: "Crock Pot Cuisine"
Source: came free with crock pot
Recipe: Pepper Steak
Outcome: good
Book #30: "Duncan Hines Classic Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chocolate Streusel Cake
Outcome: good
Book #31: "Taste of Home 2007 Recipe Collection"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Lemon Pecan Pork Chops
Outcome: delicious!
Book #32: "Williams-Sonoma Stir Fry"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Ants on a Tree
Outcome: not bad
Book #33: "Better Homes & Gardens Prize-Winning Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Oatmeal Cheesecake Cranberry Bars
Outcome: amazing!
Book #34: "Great American Cookbook From Your Favorite Brand Name Companies"
Source: gift
Recipe: Tortellini With Three-Cheese Tuna Sauce
Outcome: good
Book #35: "Cooking for 1 or 2"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chicken Red Pepper Saute
Outcome: okay, but bland
Book #36: "Mexican Cookery"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Tacos de Machaca
Outcome: delicious! learned how to braise meat
Book #37: "The Pinstripe Gourmet"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Welsh Rarebit; Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Outcome: excellent, learned how to poach eggs for the first time
Book #38: "A Man and His Pan"
Source:umbran
Recipe: Chicken Saltimbocca
Outcome: not bad
Book #39: "The Slow Cooker Cookbook"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chicken Cannellini Bean Tacos
Outcome: amazing enough that I've made it again since then
Book #40: "Quick Cooking 2001 Annual Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf
Outcome: excellent, as expected (old favorite recipe)
Book #41: "Caribbean Cooking For Pleasure"
Source: unknown - hand-me-down?
Recipe: West Indian Rice Pie
Outcome: good (cooked byumbran)
Book #42: "Cook Healthy Cook Quick"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Scallops In Tarragon Sauce
Outcome: awesome, in spite of a badly broken recipe
Book #43: "The Great American Cookie Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Peanut Butter Jumbos
Outcome: okay
Book #44: "Simple Stir-Fry Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Southwest Tuna with Black Beans
Outcome: pretty good
Book #45: "Casseroles and One-Dish Meals"
Source: bought
Recipe: Garden Risotto
Outcome: not bad
Book #46: "Easy Summer Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Italian Bread Salad
Outcome: good
Book #47: "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Peach Cobbler
Outcome: nostalgic awesomeness
Book #48: "Vineyard Seasons"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chicken in Phyllo; Succotash; Tapioca Pudding
Outcome: all good
Book #49: "New Soup, Stew, and Chili"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Santa Fe Corn Chowder
Outcome: pretty good
Book #50: "The Best of Pantry"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Ricotta, Zucchini and Tomato Pizza
Outcome: to die for
Book #51: "Naomi's Home Companion"
Source: bought remaindered
Recipe: Avocado Sandwiches
Outcome: good
Book #52: "Taste of Home 2003 Annual Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Raspberry Cheesecake Pie
Outcome: good
Book #53: "One-Dish Collection"
Source: no idea -umbran?
Recipe: Family-Style Hot Dogs with Red Beans & Rice
Outcome: not good
Book #54: "Williams-Sonoma Vegetarian"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Roasted Pepper Frittata
Outcome: delicious
Book #55: "Burgers, Wraps and Sandwiches"
Source: bought
Recipe: Greek Burgers
Outcome: amazing
Book #56: "Cake Mix Magic"
Source: bought
Recipe: PB&J Sandwich Cake
Outcome: delicious
Book #57: "Favorite Brand Name Mexican Fiesta"
Source: bought
Recipe: Fiesta Beef Enchiladas
Outcome: okay
Book #58: "Breads"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Pull-Apart Coffee Cake
Outcome: good
Book #59: "Sunset Low-Fat Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Baked Polenta with [Not]Veal Sauce
Outcome: good
Book #60: "Cooking With Wild Berries of Down East Maine"
Source: bought
Recipe: Blackberry Lemon Upside Down Cake
Outcome: good
Book #61: "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines"
Source:umbran
Recipe: Souvlaki
Outcome: delicious
Book #62: "Pillsbury Quick and Easy Bake-Off Contest #39"
Source: bought
Recipe: Broccoli Bonanza
Outcome: good
Book #63: "Sweetness and Light"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Raspberry Peach Turnovers
Outcome: delicious
Book #64: "Easy One-Dish Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Pesto Sandwich Loaf
Outcome: excellent!
Book #65: "Big Flavors"
Source: "umbran
Recipe: Crunchy Louisiana Catfish
Outcome: excellent
Book #66: "Skinny Comfort Foods"
Source: gift
Recipe: Corn Pudding
Outcome: not bad
Book #67: "New Easy Basics Cookbook"
Source:umbran
Recipe: Flank Steak with Mustard-Caper Sauce
Outcome: amazing!
Book #68: "Rosie's Bakery Chocolate-Packed Jam Filled Butter-Rich No-Holds-Barred Cookie Book"
Source: gift
Recipe: snickerdoodles
Outcome: excellent
Book #69: "The Country Diary: Cookery Notes"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Savoury Vegetable Pie
Outcome: delicious
Book #70: "Hamburger Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Taco Salad Blossoms
Outcome: really good - enough that I've made them again
Book #71: "The Science of Cooking"
Source: gift
Recipe: Welsh Leek and Potato Soup
Outcome: amazing
Book #72: "Microwave Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chinese Tacos
Outcome: surprisingly good
Book #73: "Betty Crocker Chicken & Fish"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Outcome: very good
Book #74: "Williams-Sonoma Salads"
Source: bought second-hand
Recipe: Pasta Salad with Tomato and Bell Pepper
Outcome: not bad
Book #75: "Better Homes & Gardens Jiffy Cooking"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chef Salad in a Roll
Outcome: good
Book #76: "Cool Salads, Sizzling Barbecues"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Honey-Mustard Glazed Kielbasa Kabobs
Outcome: delicious
Book #77: "Chicken & Fish: New Easy Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Light Lemon Chicken
Outcome: not bad
Book #78: "On The Grill!"
Source: no idea
Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Squares
Outcome: world-changingly awesome, made again since then
Book #79: "How To Cook Everything"
Source:umbran
Recipe: Fried Rice
Outcome: excellent, as expected (tried-and-true recipe)
Book #80: "Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream And Dessert Book"
Source: bought
Recipe: Vanilla Oreo Cookie Ice Cream
Outcome: okay
Book #81: "Cooking With Mickey, Volume 2"
Source: bought
Recipe: Coconut Almond Chicken with Pommery Mustard Sauce
Outcome: good
Book #82: "Come & Eat"
Source: bought
Recipe: Biscuit Tostada Grande
Outcome: not good
Book #83: "Glorious American Food"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Outcome: inedible
Book #84: "Chocolate"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Outcome: excellent
Book #85: "Afternoon Tea"
Source: gift
Recipe: Egg & Cress Sandwiches; Baby Cheese Scones; Sweet Scones; Summer Berry Tartlets; Orange Almond Tuiles
Outcome: all excellent, made the cheese scones again since then
Book #86: "Just Your Cup Of Tea"
Source: bought remaindered
Recipe: Pecan Shortbread, Raspberry Tea Cookies, Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
Outcome: all excellent, made cucumber sandwiches again since then
Book #87: "The Book of Salads"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Paella Salad
Outcome: very good
Book #88: "Grilling and Picnics"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs
Outcome: not great
Book #89: "Picnics"
Source: bought
Recipe: Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad
Outcome: good
Book #90: "You Say Tomato"
Source: bought
Recipe: Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuna, Capers, and Herbs
Outcome: excellent
Book #91: "Family Circle Illustrated Library of Cooking, Volume 2 Bir-Bre"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Pancakes
Outcome: not bad
Okay - that's about halfway through, and I think I'm going to pause there, since this is turning out to be fairly long (also, since I found a numbering error in the original writeups that's taking a little time to fix as I go). It's interesting, though, to look back and see how many new things I tried and learned through the course of this project....
But first, I do have one thing to admit.
I still have one book I haven't used.
Two years ago,
tpau gave me a book called "The Gingerbread Architect" as a holiday gift. I had planned on using it over this holiday as a finale to the project... until I actually looked at it. This book is crazy out of my league - the houses are gorgeous, but I don't have the skills or the equipment. The blueprints are semi-comprehensible to non-architect me, I don't know how to work with fondant, I don't have a set of pastry tips, and I don't have a free week (the minimum recommended time to complete their recipes).So. I *will* finish this. Over the next year, I promise I will develop the necessary skills and supplies, and I will make one of these houses. Just... not this week.
That said, here's what I did over a year and a half:
Book #1: "The Naked Chef"
Source: gift
Recipe: Creamy Eggplant, Cannellini Bean, and Ricotta Soup
Outcome: delicious!
Book #2: "Japanese Homestyle Cooking"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki; Spinach with Sesame Dressing
Outcome: good chicken, spinach needs work, added several ingredients to pantry
Book #3: "Williams-Sonoma Pasta Sauces"
Source: bought second-hand
Recipe: Ziti with Green Beans and Saffron
Outcome: pretty good
Book #4: "Desserts"
Source: bought
Recipe: Spice Marble Cake
Outcome: good
Book #5: "The Cake Mix Doctor"
Source: gift
Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cake
Outcome: awesome enough that I've made it again
Book #6: "Sunset Make-Ahead Cookbook"
Source: unsure - gift or hand-me-down?
Recipe: Sausage and Cheese-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Outcome: pretty good
Book #7: "Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook, 11th Edition"
Source:
umbranRecipe: Shrimp Newburg
Outcome: good!
Book #8: "Williams-Sonoma Mexican"
Source: gift
Recipe: Tinga Poblana with Chicken
Outcome: excellent
Book #9: "The Best Quick Breads"
Source: bought
Recipe: Pumpkin Gingerbread
Outcome: delicious
Book #10: "Mrs. Fields Best Cookie Book Ever"
Source: gift
Recipe: Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Outcome: delicious, as expected (old favorite recipe)
Book #11: "Betty Crocker Soup & Bread"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Tortellini Soup
Outcome: good
Book #12: "Appetizers, Finger Food, Buffets, and Parties"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chorizo Pastry Puffs
Outcome: excellent
Book #13: "Better Homes & Gardens Biggest Book of Bread Machine Recipes"
Source: gift
Recipe: Potato Bread
Outcome: not bad
Book #14: "Crockery Cookery,"
Source: not sure - gift?
Recipe: Cranberry Pork Roast
Outcome: delicious
Book #15: "Betty Crocker's New Cookbook"
Source: bought second-hand
Recipe: meatballs
Outcome: okay
Book #16: "Fresh & Simple Cooking for Friends"
Source: bought
Recipe: Bacon & Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto
Outcome: not good
Book #17: "Fondue & Tabletop Cooking"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Beer and Cheese Fondue
Outcome: not bad
Book #18: "The Big Book of Breakfast"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Buttermilk Waffles
Outcome: good
Book #19: "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American"
Source:
umbranRecipe: Fish and Potatoes; Apple Pudding
Outcome: good; to die for
Book #20: "Williams-Sonoma Muffins"
Source: gift
Recipe: Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Outcome: okay
Book #21: "Best Recipes From the Backs of Boxes, Bottles, Cans and Jars"
Source:
umbranRecipe: Reuben Croquettes
Outcome: surprisingly not bad
Book #22: "The Marshmallow Fluff Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Filling
Outcome: good
Book #23: "By Request: The Search For Hawai'i's Greatest Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chicken Katsu
Outcome: not bad, but not good
Book #24: "Williams-Sonoma Soup & Stew"
Source: gift
Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Soup With Ale
Outcome: delicious!
Book #25: "Pillsbury Bake-Off 40th Contest"
Source: bought
Recipe: Three-Cheese Broccoli Couscous
Outcome: good
Book #26: "500 Best Cookies, Bars & Squares"
Source: gift
Recipe: Caramel Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Outcome: inedible
Book #27: "Sunset Italian Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Orecchiette With Sausage Sauce
Outcome: really, really good
Book #28: "Best of America: Traditional Regional Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops
Outcome: good
Book #29: "Crock Pot Cuisine"
Source: came free with crock pot
Recipe: Pepper Steak
Outcome: good
Book #30: "Duncan Hines Classic Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chocolate Streusel Cake
Outcome: good
Book #31: "Taste of Home 2007 Recipe Collection"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Lemon Pecan Pork Chops
Outcome: delicious!
Book #32: "Williams-Sonoma Stir Fry"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Ants on a Tree
Outcome: not bad
Book #33: "Better Homes & Gardens Prize-Winning Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Oatmeal Cheesecake Cranberry Bars
Outcome: amazing!
Book #34: "Great American Cookbook From Your Favorite Brand Name Companies"
Source: gift
Recipe: Tortellini With Three-Cheese Tuna Sauce
Outcome: good
Book #35: "Cooking for 1 or 2"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chicken Red Pepper Saute
Outcome: okay, but bland
Book #36: "Mexican Cookery"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Tacos de Machaca
Outcome: delicious! learned how to braise meat
Book #37: "The Pinstripe Gourmet"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Welsh Rarebit; Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Outcome: excellent, learned how to poach eggs for the first time
Book #38: "A Man and His Pan"
Source:
umbranRecipe: Chicken Saltimbocca
Outcome: not bad
Book #39: "The Slow Cooker Cookbook"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chicken Cannellini Bean Tacos
Outcome: amazing enough that I've made it again since then
Book #40: "Quick Cooking 2001 Annual Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf
Outcome: excellent, as expected (old favorite recipe)
Book #41: "Caribbean Cooking For Pleasure"
Source: unknown - hand-me-down?
Recipe: West Indian Rice Pie
Outcome: good (cooked by
umbran)Book #42: "Cook Healthy Cook Quick"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Scallops In Tarragon Sauce
Outcome: awesome, in spite of a badly broken recipe
Book #43: "The Great American Cookie Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Peanut Butter Jumbos
Outcome: okay
Book #44: "Simple Stir-Fry Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Southwest Tuna with Black Beans
Outcome: pretty good
Book #45: "Casseroles and One-Dish Meals"
Source: bought
Recipe: Garden Risotto
Outcome: not bad
Book #46: "Easy Summer Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Italian Bread Salad
Outcome: good
Book #47: "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Peach Cobbler
Outcome: nostalgic awesomeness
Book #48: "Vineyard Seasons"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chicken in Phyllo; Succotash; Tapioca Pudding
Outcome: all good
Book #49: "New Soup, Stew, and Chili"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Santa Fe Corn Chowder
Outcome: pretty good
Book #50: "The Best of Pantry"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Ricotta, Zucchini and Tomato Pizza
Outcome: to die for
Book #51: "Naomi's Home Companion"
Source: bought remaindered
Recipe: Avocado Sandwiches
Outcome: good
Book #52: "Taste of Home 2003 Annual Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Raspberry Cheesecake Pie
Outcome: good
Book #53: "One-Dish Collection"
Source: no idea -
umbran?Recipe: Family-Style Hot Dogs with Red Beans & Rice
Outcome: not good
Book #54: "Williams-Sonoma Vegetarian"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Roasted Pepper Frittata
Outcome: delicious
Book #55: "Burgers, Wraps and Sandwiches"
Source: bought
Recipe: Greek Burgers
Outcome: amazing
Book #56: "Cake Mix Magic"
Source: bought
Recipe: PB&J Sandwich Cake
Outcome: delicious
Book #57: "Favorite Brand Name Mexican Fiesta"
Source: bought
Recipe: Fiesta Beef Enchiladas
Outcome: okay
Book #58: "Breads"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Pull-Apart Coffee Cake
Outcome: good
Book #59: "Sunset Low-Fat Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Baked Polenta with [Not]Veal Sauce
Outcome: good
Book #60: "Cooking With Wild Berries of Down East Maine"
Source: bought
Recipe: Blackberry Lemon Upside Down Cake
Outcome: good
Book #61: "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines"
Source:
umbranRecipe: Souvlaki
Outcome: delicious
Book #62: "Pillsbury Quick and Easy Bake-Off Contest #39"
Source: bought
Recipe: Broccoli Bonanza
Outcome: good
Book #63: "Sweetness and Light"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Raspberry Peach Turnovers
Outcome: delicious
Book #64: "Easy One-Dish Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Pesto Sandwich Loaf
Outcome: excellent!
Book #65: "Big Flavors"
Source: "
umbranRecipe: Crunchy Louisiana Catfish
Outcome: excellent
Book #66: "Skinny Comfort Foods"
Source: gift
Recipe: Corn Pudding
Outcome: not bad
Book #67: "New Easy Basics Cookbook"
Source:
umbranRecipe: Flank Steak with Mustard-Caper Sauce
Outcome: amazing!
Book #68: "Rosie's Bakery Chocolate-Packed Jam Filled Butter-Rich No-Holds-Barred Cookie Book"
Source: gift
Recipe: snickerdoodles
Outcome: excellent
Book #69: "The Country Diary: Cookery Notes"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Savoury Vegetable Pie
Outcome: delicious
Book #70: "Hamburger Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Taco Salad Blossoms
Outcome: really good - enough that I've made them again
Book #71: "The Science of Cooking"
Source: gift
Recipe: Welsh Leek and Potato Soup
Outcome: amazing
Book #72: "Microwave Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chinese Tacos
Outcome: surprisingly good
Book #73: "Betty Crocker Chicken & Fish"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Outcome: very good
Book #74: "Williams-Sonoma Salads"
Source: bought second-hand
Recipe: Pasta Salad with Tomato and Bell Pepper
Outcome: not bad
Book #75: "Better Homes & Gardens Jiffy Cooking"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chef Salad in a Roll
Outcome: good
Book #76: "Cool Salads, Sizzling Barbecues"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Honey-Mustard Glazed Kielbasa Kabobs
Outcome: delicious
Book #77: "Chicken & Fish: New Easy Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Light Lemon Chicken
Outcome: not bad
Book #78: "On The Grill!"
Source: no idea
Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Squares
Outcome: world-changingly awesome, made again since then
Book #79: "How To Cook Everything"
Source:
umbranRecipe: Fried Rice
Outcome: excellent, as expected (tried-and-true recipe)
Book #80: "Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream And Dessert Book"
Source: bought
Recipe: Vanilla Oreo Cookie Ice Cream
Outcome: okay
Book #81: "Cooking With Mickey, Volume 2"
Source: bought
Recipe: Coconut Almond Chicken with Pommery Mustard Sauce
Outcome: good
Book #82: "Come & Eat"
Source: bought
Recipe: Biscuit Tostada Grande
Outcome: not good
Book #83: "Glorious American Food"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Outcome: inedible
Book #84: "Chocolate"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Outcome: excellent
Book #85: "Afternoon Tea"
Source: gift
Recipe: Egg & Cress Sandwiches; Baby Cheese Scones; Sweet Scones; Summer Berry Tartlets; Orange Almond Tuiles
Outcome: all excellent, made the cheese scones again since then
Book #86: "Just Your Cup Of Tea"
Source: bought remaindered
Recipe: Pecan Shortbread, Raspberry Tea Cookies, Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
Outcome: all excellent, made cucumber sandwiches again since then
Book #87: "The Book of Salads"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Paella Salad
Outcome: very good
Book #88: "Grilling and Picnics"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs
Outcome: not great
Book #89: "Picnics"
Source: bought
Recipe: Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad
Outcome: good
Book #90: "You Say Tomato"
Source: bought
Recipe: Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuna, Capers, and Herbs
Outcome: excellent
Book #91: "Family Circle Illustrated Library of Cooking, Volume 2 Bir-Bre"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Pancakes
Outcome: not bad
Okay - that's about halfway through, and I think I'm going to pause there, since this is turning out to be fairly long (also, since I found a numbering error in the original writeups that's taking a little time to fix as I go). It's interesting, though, to look back and see how many new things I tried and learned through the course of this project....
