The Ultimate Baking Bucket List
The things everyone should bake before they die
Page 89 Originally posted 4/27/2020 These are much better than the recipe on the box of Bisquick! They make a waffle with a nice, crisp crust and soft center. What I love about a waffle is the pockets it has for melted butter and syrup to pool and soak in. Mmmmmmmm. Yummy. My only complaint […]
Page 99 This one got a do-over because I originally made it during the time I was setting up the blog and then forgot to post it. When going through the summary and tying back to all the recipes in the book I found I had missed posting this way back then. Which means I […]
Page 97 While not bad, this omelet still needs a few things to get it over the 4 star bar. It’s filling with bulk provided by the potatoes, but the flavor is a little bland. Surprisingly enough, I can honestly say it needs more salt. A significant issue is the amount of cooking time on […]
Page 93 Mark gives this a 3.8, so consider my score as being a bit tainted by personal bias. I hate runny eggs yolks. I also hate black beans, so I left them out which keeps it from being under 2 for me. The runny yolks aside, this still doesn’t get a good score for […]
I love oatmeal so this is easy to get over the 4.0 bar. What’s a bit annoying is the name. The only thing cooked in a skillet on this one is the pecans (pronounce “puh-cons” or we aren’t friends). You can tag it with a fru-fru name but it’s still plain old oatmeal with fruit […]
Page 90 Originally posted 5/31/2020 This is a waste of ingredients and time. It has a chemical flavor and aftertaste that is very unappealing.
Page 87 Originally posted 5/31/2020 Uses Cinnamon Swirl Bread (optional) I left the vanilla out of the picture, needed that 2nd cuppa coffee, but it is in there. Overall, the ingredients are well balanced and make for a good flavor for French Toast. I have enough experience making French toast to have expectations for the […]
Page Originally posted 5/17/2020 I love quiche. And I love mushrooms sautéed in butter. And I love cheese. So here is a good combo to start the day that brings them all together. The bit of a disappointment was the lemon zest. It was just a bit out of place and kept this dish from […]
Page Originally posted 5/15/2020 So this one is a definite … no. Texture is weird. Taste is unpleasant – I blame the black beans. There is not enough cheddar to make this better. Save yourself the trouble and pass on this one.
Page 102 Originally posted 5/9/2020 The flavor is good, but the outer edge of the cup has a really leathery texture. And I did not overcook them as the center was perfect. Mark Wilson didn’t mind that at all and loved the flavor, so take from that what you will … mostly that I am […]
Page 90 Originally posted 5/3/2020 Served with Waffles. Man, she likes her salt. I think this would be a solid 4.5 without the sea salt. You are working your way through a wonderful waffle (her recipe, but I used buttermilk this morning) and you hit a big ole grain of sea salt. Now, if this […]
Page 83 Originally posted 4/25/2020 Problems with this recipe: 1- Way too much leek. It needs a cup measurement because my 3 large leeks were just too, too much.2- Leeks have to be thoroughly rinsed to get the dirt out of the crevices, and the recipe doesn’t tell you that. I rinsed them and let […]
Page 81 Originally posted 4/23/2020 When I was a kid my mom would do breakfast for dinner as a way to change up the routine. So after weeks of isolation I thought tonight was a good time to take a leaf from her book and do a really hearty breakfast for dinner. 🍳 The flavor […]
Page 85 Originally posted 4/18/2020 Served with Maple Butter I am a firm believer that there are not many things on this earth that pecans and butter do not improve. So start with a really good pancake that is super light, add pecans and maple butter and, voila! Brunchtastic eats! The recipe for the pancakes […]
Page 91 Originally posted 4/18/2020 Served with Pecan Pancakes I am a firm believer that there are not many things on this earth that pecans and butter do not improve. So start with a really good pancake that is super light, add pecans and maple butter and, voila! Brunchtastic eats! The recipe for the pancakes […]
Page 103 Originally posted 4/12/2020 Potatoes, onions, tri-colored peppers, cheese, sausage with a kick from the jalapeño and paprika makes for a hearty and tasty breakfast. I hear you ask, “How did you get a yellow pepper when you posted yesterday that there weren’t any at the store?” Well, these came from the freezer. Thank […]
