The Ultimate Baking Bucket List
The things everyone should bake before they die
Page 181 Originally posted 1/15/2019 Mashed potatoes that don’t need gravy … where have you been all my life! OMG. These are fabulous and will be my holiday taters from here on out. Simple to make and I do not want to know how many calories or carbs are in there. I. Don’t. Care. If […]
Page 171 Originally posted 2/7/2019 This was GORGEOUS when it came out of the oven, high and fluffy, and I didn’t get a picture because I was making risotto. I love broccoli so this was an easy one for me to like. Mark is not a fan of broccoli and declared it “decent”, so if […]
Page 166 Originally posted 4/22/2019 Used as ingredient in Brussels Sprouts The final product is totally dependent on the quality and flavor of the Balsamic vinegar. The brand I used was obviously not what she used to get something transformed into “a sweet-tart syrup”. This was good on the sprouts but could not stand alone.
Page 186 Originally posted 4/14/2019 With Quick Remoulade Sauce I barely remember either my mom or grandma (or maybe both) making these at the end of the summer when the first frost is predicted and there was a mad dash to gather the remaining unripe tomatoes. They went on a window ledge to ripen in […]
Page 183 Originally posted 4/6/2019 Without the tarragon this would be 4.8 or better. And will probably bump up a notch or two when the maters start ripening on the vine in a few months, but it is still pretty darn good. Bonus – you eat it right out of the pan!
Page 177 Originally posted 4/5/2019 With Green Chiles Woohoo! This stuff is amazing! I love to grow squash and usually fry it up with zucchini, onion, and garlic because I don’t like it on its own, but not anymore. This is easy peasy to make, low effort/big flavor so don’t be afraid to do it […]
Page 163 Originally posted 4/3/2019 With Red Wine Béarnaise Sauce The sauce is a lovely maroon color, which is a little weird, but it tastes pretty darn good. All the store had was the really skinny stalks and this would probably be better with thicker ones, but was still good enough for Mark Wilson to […]
Page 170 Originally posted 3/31/2019 This is another dish that brings back memories for me. The smell of cooking cabbage transported me back to my grandma’s kitchen, circa summer of 1972. This is a great dish to cook on a busy weekend where you can put it in the oven (or crock pot?) and go […]
Page 179 Originally posted 3/30/2019 These get extra points for being so extra stinkin’ cute and fun to eat if you use your fingers. All in all they are tasty and conveniently sized for serving. The outer skin is a bit of a turn off because when you slice through the stack it will tear […]
Page 185 Originally posted 3/28/2019 With Garlic Butter – .1 stars What a waste of time. Maybe it was the lack of “meat” on the leaves but these were just plain inedible. I steamed them for almost an hour and they never got to the point where you could strip anything off the leaves that […]
Page 187 Originally posted 3/24/2019 I make this several times a year using my own recipe which is basically the same. If you are Southern you probably have one yourself already. If not, then this is a good one. Personal complaint: the recipe doesn’t specify the shape of the dish and it matters. I used […]
Page 165 Originally posted 1/10/2019 Do-over posted 4/22/2019 Made with Balsamic Reduction First try: Nailed it! OMG – got distracted by the dishes and dogs … and did not stir it while it roasted. Burned the sprouts pretty badly (last picture), but… Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon, Toasted Pecans, & Balsamic Reduction – at least […]
Page 173 Originally posted 2/18/2019 Meh. These are good, I mean it’s potatoes and a cream sauce so how bad could it be, am I right? But they are not fantastic or unique. The cheese is very mild and it has a ton of garlic so a stronger flavored cheese (Parmesan comes to mind) or […]
Page 175 Originally posted 1/15/2019 Sweet, tangy, crunchy, and full of green bean goodness. I have never made these before but definitely will again.
Page 169 Originally posted 1/6/2019 Hands down the best Mac & Cheese I have ever had. The crunchy topping is awesome, but I only put about half of what the recipe yielded on top. Love, love, love this rich and creamy comfort food.
