ladysprite | Cookbook Project - Aftermath, Part 2

Book #92: "Williams-Sonoma Beans & Rice"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Spiced Black-Eyed Peas With Yogurt and Ginger
Outcome: good

Book #93: "Williams-Sonoma Ice Cream & Sorbets"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Ice Cream
Outcome: interesting

Book #94: "Stocking Up"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Classic Ratatouille
Outcome: very good

Book #95: "Berries: A Cookbook"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Summer Pudding
Outcome: delicious

Book #96: "Cooking For Your Evil Twin"
Source: bought
Recipe: Cheap Thrills Broccoli Bisque
Outcome: excellent

Book #97: "The Practical Encyclopedia of Baking"
Source: bought
Recipe: Banana Lemon Layer Cake
Outcome: excellent

Book #98: "Plain And Simple Recipes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: THE CASSEROLE
Outcome: surprisingly not bad

Book #99: "Weeknight Pasta And Rice"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chicken Vegetable Couscous
Outcome: good

Book #100: "Comfort Casseroles"
Source: bought
Recipe: Santa Fe Chicken Tortellini Casserole
Outcome: not bad

Book #101: "Better Homes & Gardens Make-Ahead Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Outcome: really good, enough that I've made them again since then

Book #102: "The Little House Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Bird's Nest Pudding
Outcome: good

Book #103: "The Cook's Color Treasury"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Eggplant Cheese Bake
Outcome: excellent

Book #104: "Best Recipes: Hot & Spicy"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Rio Grande Quesadillas
Outcome: good

Book #105: "Apple Orchard Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Apple Pound Cake
Outcome: delicious

Book #106: "Casseroles"
Source: bought
Recipe: Low Fat Ham & Sour Cream Pasta
Outcome: not bad

Book #107: "The Frugal Gourmet"
Source:

umbran
Recipe: Pesto
Outcome: amazing

Book #108: "Real Home Cooking"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Bean And Bacon Combo
Outcome: good

Book #109: "Cooking With Stored Foods"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Mexican Style Poached Eggs
Outcome: not bad

Book #110: "The Best of Bisquick"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Meatballs and Dumplings
Outcome: not bad, bought Bisquick again for the first time in a decade

Book #111: "Illustrated Library of Cooking, Volume 5"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Ham And Egg Club Sandwiches
Outcome: good

Book #112: "Toll House Best Loved Cookies"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Outcome: awesome!

Book #113: "Soup, Chili, & Bread"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Bread
Outcome: good

Book #114: "Flavors of the South"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chicken Breasts With Celery Pecan Stuffing
Outcome: good

Book #115: "Complete Encyclopedia of Chinese Cooking"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Shrimp Wonton Soup
Outcome: good, learned to work with wonton wrappers

Book #116: "The Complete Start-Your-Meal Cookbook"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Spinach Turnovers; Canapes Monte Cristo
Outcome: okay

Book #117: "Williams-Sonoma Breakfast"
Source: gift
Recipe: Swedish Pancake
Outcome: delicious

Book #118: "Home From The Inn Contented"
Source: bought
Recipe: Toad In The Hole with Onion Gravy
Outcome: delicious

Book #119: "Betty Crocker Mexican"
Source: bought
Recipe: Roasted Chicken Ranch Wraps
Outcome: pretty good

Book #120: "Great Bread Machine Baking"
Source: bought
Recipe: Sally Lunn Bread
Outcome: awesome,as expected (old favorite recipe)

Book #121: "Caramel Knowledge"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Fettucine With Five Cheeses
Outcome: amazing

Book #122: "Cakes And Tortes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Applesauce Torte
Outcome: excellent

Book #123: "The Hamburger Cookbook"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Good Basic Hamburgers, with Mayonnaise, Lemon Juice, and Crushed Capers
Outcome: good

Book #124: "One Pot Recipes"
Source: free gift with magazine subscription
Recipe: Sausage Bean Stew
Outcome: good

Book #125: "The Best Milk Recipes In America"
Source: free gift with buying milk
Recipe: Red Pepper Soup With Shrimp
Outcome: not good

Book #126: "Williams-Sonoma Fruit Desserts"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Cranberry Apple Slump
Outcome: delicious

Book #127: "The Inn Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Crab Dijon
Outcome: excellent

Book #128: "Winter Food For Friends"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Seasoned Rice and Chicken Casserole
Outcome: good

Book #129: "Slow Cooker Meals"
Source: bought
Recipe: Thai Chicken
Outcome: pretty good

Book #130: "Dishes Children Love"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Grilled Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Outcome: not bad

Book #131: "The Joy of Cooking"
Source:

umbran
Recipe: Turkey Stock
Outcome: amazing

Book #132: "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks With Wine"
Source:

umbran
Recipe: Rigatoni Con Pepperoni
Outcome: delicious!

Book #133: "Catfish: An All-American Restaurant & Recipe Guide"
Source: free gift from web page
Recipe: Sesame Fried Catfish with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Outcome: amazing enough that I've made it again since then

Book #134: "Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Favorites"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Papardelle With Wine-Stewed Duck
Outcome: okay

Book #135: "The Italian Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Polenta Con Salsiccia
Outcome: pretty good

Book #136: "The Brand Name Supermarket Cookbook"
Source:

umbran
Recipe: Broccoli Orientale
Outcome: good

Book #137: "Holiday Cookies and Candies"
Source: gift
Recipe: Chocolate Pixies
Outcome: good

Book #138: "Holiday Cookies"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Maple Pecan Shortbread
Outcome: excellent

Book #139: "Christmas Cookies And Candies"
Source: gift
Recipe: Raspberry Nut Pinwheels; Chunky Peanut Brittle
Outcome: excellent

Book #140: "Christmas Cookies"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Truffle Filled Orange Thumbprints
Outcome: good

Book #141: "Hello Cupcake!"
Source: gift
Recipe: Edible Ornaments
Outcome: good

Book #142: "Williams-Sonoma Dessert"
Source: gift
Recipe: Pound Cake
Outcome: delicious

Book #143: "Do-Ahead Holiday"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Ham And Cheese Vegetable Strata
Outcome: not bad

Book #144: "Dinner In A Dish"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Tomato Club Sandwiches
Outcome: not bad

Book #145: "Chili Madness"
Source:

umbran
Recipe: First-Love Chili
Outcome: okay

Book #146: "Celebrations"
Source: gift
Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
Outcome: okay

Book #147: "Casseroles, Soups & Stews"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Italian Sausage Soup With Tortellini
Outcome: good

Book #148: "Beard on Bread
Source:

umbran
Recipe: Banana Bread
Outcome: excellent

Book #149: "Blender Cook Book"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Cheese-Sauced Meat Loaf
Outcome: okay

Book #150: "Mrs. Witty's Monster Cookies
Source: no idea
Recipe: Toffee Toppers
Outcome: okay

Book #151: "Favorite Casseroles"
Source: bought
Recipe: Bistro Lentil Barley Soup
Outcome: good

Book #152: "Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook"
Source: gift
Recipe: Brer Rabbit With Corn
Outcome: ....interesting

Book #153: "Creative Recipes With Bisquick"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Impossible Vegetable Pie
Outcome: not bad

Book #154: "Curtains Up At Sardi's"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Emince of Chicken Creole En Cocotte With Buttered Egg Noodles
Outcome: amazing

Book #155: "Prize-Winning Beef"
Source: free gift with subscription
Recipe: Mozzarella Meatloaf
Outcome: good

Book #156: "Favorite Recipes From The Members of the Ethical Cultural Society of Bergen County"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chinese Pepper Steak
Outcome: good

Book #157: "Holiday Entrees, Sides, Brunches & More"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Salsa Turkey Meatballs
Outcome: okay

Book #158: "Easiest Ever Holiday Menus"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Smoky Lumberjack Chili
Outcome: good

Book #159: "Secrets of Fat-Free Baking"
Source: gift
Recipe: Raspberry Ripple Cake
Outcome: not bad

Book #160: "The Complete Dessert Cookbook"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Maple Oatmeal Bars
Outcome: good

Book #161: "I'm Just Here For The Food"
Source: gift
Recipe: Salisbury Steak
Outcome: not bad

Book #162: "Illustrated Library of Cooking Volume 7 Des-Eas"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Macaroni-Tuna Mornay
Outcome: good

Book #163: "The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Buttermilk Cheese Bread
Outcome: good

Book #164: "Incredible Crescents"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Lamb Pastries
Outcome: good

Book #165: "Casseroles"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Sausage Mozzarella
Outcome: good

Book #166: "All New Bread Machine Recipes"
Source: bought
Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Bread
Outcome: good

Book #167: "The Cook's Tales: Origins of Famous Foods and Recipes"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Quiche Lorraine
Outcome: delicious

Book #168: "Cheesecakes"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Cookies And Cream Cheesecake
Outcome: good

Book #169: "Easiest Ever Holiday Meals"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Pie
Outcome: good

Book #170: "The Southern And Southwestern Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Spanish Rice With Beef
Outcome: good

Book #171, 172, and 173: "Gifts In A Jar: Cookies;" "Gifts In A Jar: Brownies;" "Holiday Gifts From A Jar"
Source: bought
Recipes: Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, M&M Cookie Mix, Sand Art Brownie Mix, Super Chocolate Cookie Mix, Nutty Orzo Rice Pilaf Mix, and Cranberry Corn Bread Mix
Outcome: sold for charity

Book #174: "Gifts From The Pantry"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Ginger Cookies With Lemon Icing
Outcome: excellent

Book #175: "Mr. Food Cooks Like Mama"
Source: gift
Recipe: All In One Burgers
Outcome: good

Book #176: "Some Random Book That's Really A Collection of Index Cards on A Fancy Chain, that the Title Page Has Been Missing From For Probably 20 Years"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Tuna Burgers
Outcome: not bad

Book #177: "The American Heart Association Cookbook"
Source: no idea
Recipe: Crispy Baked Fish Fillets
Outcome: not bad

Book #178: "Springtime Brunches & Parties"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Roast Beef Salad Sandwiches
Outcome: liked by everyone except me

Book #179: "Alaskan Sourdough Cooking"
Source: bought at library discard sale
Recipe: Sourdough Buttermilk Biscuits
Outcome: amazing

Book #180: "Pack The Skillet - American Pioneer Cooking"
Source: gift
Recipe: Griddle Johnny Cakes
Outcome: good

Book #181: "Delia's Complete Cookery Course"
Source: gift
Recipe: Eggs Florentine
Outcome: good

Book #182: "The Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook"
Source: no idea - hand-me-down?
Recipe: Orange-Cranberry Nut Bread
Outcome: not bad

Book #183: "Baking With Julia"
Source: gift
Recipe: Berry Galettes
Outcome: delicious

Book #184: "The Victorian Kitchen Book of Milk & Honey"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Almond Cream
Outcome: good

Book #185: "Golden Door Cooks At Home"
Source: gift
Recipe: Vegetable Pave With Roasted Garlic Lentils
Outcome: good

Book #186: "Recipes For Home Canning & Freezing"
Source: gift
Recipe: Frozen Cucumbers
Outcome: good

Book #187: "The French Cookbook"
Source: hand-me-down
Recipe: Green Beans, Lyonnaise Style
Outcome: good

Book #188: "Fashionable Food"
Source: bought secondhand
Recipe: Grasshopper Pie
Outcome: delicious

So. There you have it. 188 cookbooks, 66 of which I bought myself, and more than that many recipes, only six of which were not-good or worse. All things are considered, that's a much better percentage than I had anticipated when I started this project....