The Ultimate Baking Bucket List
The things everyone should bake before they die
Page 121 Originally posted 4/2/2019 Served with Buttered Walnuts I cannot believe I am giving something with blue cheese this high of a score! I hate the smell, would rather sniff an old shoe, but the vinaigrette completely neutralizes the stank. She says this is 15 minutes prep but it took me that long just […]
Page 115 Originally posted 4/14/2019 This is surprisingly good. The blueberries add a bit of sweetness and the dressing has the tart that makes this flavor combo so good. I have never had raw Brussels Sprouts before and was expecting them to be more tough, but the shredding and soaking in the dressing takes care […]
Page 117 Originally posted 4/6/2019 Was not expecting this flavor combination to work so well. These are store bought peaches so I could see this getting a higher score in about 2 months when the peaches are fresh and ripe from the tree.
4/4/2019 Another really yummy soup. I wish I had this book back in Massachusetts because the long winters could be filled with hot creamy soup after hot creamy soup. The roasted cauliflower and vegetable broth make this ideal for your vegetarian friends, and the smell of the herbs simmering is De-vine. Another keeper!
Page 123 Originally posted 4/2/2019 Served with Layered Arugula Salad with Pear Vinaigrette I cannot believe I am giving something with blue cheese this high of a score! I hate the smell, would rather sniff an old shoe, but the vinaigrette completely neutralizes the stank. She says this is 15 minutes prep but it took […]
Page 101 Originally posted 3/24/2019 This is slightly better than “meh” but the dish is, alas, a bit underwhelming. The avocados are wasted as a topping and the mozzarella makes it really messy to eat. I am going to spice it up when I reheat it to see if I can find the sweet spot […]
Page 119 Originally posted 3/19/2019 Used on Apple Cider Salad The toasted pecans are a great combination with this salad, so if you are going to make it include them in the process. It is simple to make – hardest part was getting the radishes sliced thin without taking a knuckle out on the mandolin […]
Page 119 Originally posted 3/19/2019 Uses Apple Cider Vinaigrette The toasted pecans are a great combination with this salad, so if you are going to make it include them in the process. It is simple to make – hardest part was getting the radishes sliced thin without taking a knuckle out on the mandolin slicer. […]
Page 114 Originally posted 3/10/2019 with Autumn Butternut Squash Soup Okay, it isn’t autumn but today was a good day for another soup for dinner. Mark gives it a 4.4 and the only reason I didn’t go higher myself is that I have another recipe that is a little better than this one. *** Update […]
Page 113 Originally posted 3/10/2019 with Toasted Pepitas Okay, it isn’t autumn but today was a good day for another soup for dinner. Mark Wilson gives it a 4.4 and the only reason I didn’t go higher myself is that I have another recipe that is a little better than this one. *** Update – […]
Page 109 Originally posted 3/9/2019 This woman is a genius! She has found a way to make kale delicious! This is a hearty and very tasty soup. The sausage adds a ton of extra oomf to the flavor and the veggies soak up that oomf. Don’t let the kale scare you in this one. The […]
Page 125 Originally posted 3/7/2019 With Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Full disclosure: I hate cucumbers. And radishes are pretty low on my list of vegetables I will eat without being bribed. That said, this is a solid salad. However, the skillet croutons were about a 2. Getting bread fried evenly is almost impossible. I have a […]
Page 126 Originally posted 3/7/2019 With Romain Salad Full disclosure: I hate cucumbers. And radishes are pretty low on my list of vegetables I will eat without being bribed. That said, this is a solid salad. However, the skillet croutons were about a 2. Getting bread fried evenly is almost impossible. I have a recipe […]
Page 105 Originally posted 2/25/2019 Thick, creamy, and filling, this is a great soup! It isn’t hard to make at all – anyone can do it – but it’s got restaurant quality flavor. We decided to take it out on the deck since it has finally warmed up a bit, and between the soup and […]
Page 111 Originally posted 1/19/2019 Perfect soup for a cold rainy day. Love the white wine that gives it an almost fondue-like bump up in flavor. It’s like a warm, cheesy, velvety hug! I have got to figure out why my emulsion blender is leaving chunks behind. I am having to fall back on my […]
Page 107 Originally posted 1/12/2019 4.75 on the grilled cheese! Not sure if it was the texture or the cream, but this one is good but, frankly, isn’t as good as the Progresso canned tomato basil soup. Mark loves creamy tomato and he agreed that it was low 3s. I used my emulsion blender instead […]
Page 127 Originally posted 1/6/2019 Used in Jo’s Quick Table Salad This was a pretty good salad if you picked the oranges off. I used a store brand and that might be the problem – they were so soft and squishy the texture just clashed. Otherwise, it was great! Sweet and nutty pecans, pungent feta, […]
Page 127 Originally posted 1/6/2019 Uses Red Wine Vinaigrette This was a pretty good salad if you picked the oranges off. I used a store brand and that might be the problem – they were so soft and squishy the texture just clashed. Otherwise, it was great! Sweet and nutty pecans, pungent feta, sweet/sour dressing, […]
Page 103 Originally posted 1/4/2019 Flavor is great and it is incredibly creamy. Only complaint is you have got to chop your veggies very carefully to get the same size pieces or you end up with inconsistent texture. Took me about 3/4 of the bowl to come around to the bits of potato skin.
