The Ultimate Baking Bucket List
The things everyone should bake before they die
Page 145 Originally posted 3/24/2019 Served with Fresh Tomato Salsa Both of these are great recipes for any level of expertise. Since the chips you eat it with will likely add salt, I recommenced taste testing both with the chips as you are adjusting the added salt when combing the ingredients. I like lime so […]
Page 157 Originally posted 3/24/2019 Served with Guacamole Both of these are great recipes for any level of expertise. Since the chips you eat it with will likely add salt, I recommenced taste testing both with the chips as you are adjusting the added salt when combing the ingredients. I like lime so I opted […]
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 93 Originally posted 3/24/2019 The last one in the “Lunch” section is complete! This is crazy good. My egg salad is really bland compared to this so I can never go back. Recommend making a double batch so you have enough for a couple of lunches. Bonus – I finally cracked the code for […]
Page 41 Originally posted 3/24/2019 The streusel topping on this is really good. And the hot, soft, cream and sugar infused bread is really good, too. The only thing holding this back from a really high rating is how hard the top crust gets. You need a knife for some spots as a fork just […]
Page 83 Originally posted 3/21/2019 Wow! Holy Cow! This stuff is freakin’ amazing! Was totally NOT expecting to LOVE this! I may wear out the exclamation point key exclaiming over it! This is so incredibly easy to make and is unbelievably delicious. Try this if you have the book and put it on the burger […]
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 135 Originally posted 3/18/2019 It is hard to go wrong with melted cheese as your main ingredient so this gets a 3.5 for content but needs some help to break 4. It isn’t nearly spicy enough for me and it is too runny. Keep in mind that my momma’s Mexico Chaquito knock-off cheese dip […]
Page 246 Originally 3/17/2019 We have this every St Patrick’s Day and watch “The Quiet Man” on DVD. John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, shepherds’ pie … doesn’t get much better than that. This is a bit spicier than what I make and doesn’t have that gooey cheese on top, BUT, it has a lot of good […]
Page 45 Originally posted 3/17/2019 For the amount of work involved these are a bit disappointing. The Anise flavor is not overpowering at all, which was a concern, so, Yay on that. But grinding the seeds was a major pain, so if you cannot find ground Anise in the store (I couldn’t) you might want […]
Page 235 Originally posted 3/17/2019 I had high hopes for this but even with almost 24 hours marinating it wasn’t as tasty as I was expecting. I have several marinades that I prefer over this one. This did put us over the top on deciding to upgrade the replacement grill rack. With summer just around […]
Page 79 Originally posted 3/16/2019 If you know me, you know I only eat curry when celebrating Diwali with Darpan Gokharu and she directs me to the less spicy stuff at the Bollywood Grill buffet. So for me to give this a score over 4 is saying something. The flavor is not too much spice, […]
Page 39 Originally posted 3/16/2019 With Maple Glaze You forget how good homemade cake donuts are until you have one. Crispy outer edge, moist cake inside, vanilla bean flavor throughout, and topped with sweet maple glaze. These are best with coffee, and since it’s St Paddy’s day this weekend, make it an Irish coffee!
Page 37 Originally posted 3/16/2019 With Tomato Hollandaise Yummy dish that would be great for a brunch. The outside edge against the pan is a bit chewy but I don’t know how you can avoid that and get it done in the middle. Maybe do individual servings in Ramekins? This is one you can assemble […]
Page 197 Originally posted 3/15/2019 Served with With Mashed Potatoes Really good flavor. This is a much “soupier” version than I am used to (and like), so you might grade it higher. Her recommendation is to put it on her potatoes so who am I to ignore good advice???
Page 143 Originally posted 3/15/2019 I don’t give perfect scores because there is always room for improvement. Until now… I love Bruschetta (pronounced “broo-sket-ta”) and I am a tough critic. Just ask the waiter at the Italian Restaurant in Raleigh that I made cry. JK, he didn’t cry. The Maitre D did, though. This is […]
Page 139 Originally posted 3/10/2019 With garlic toast – 4.6 I love artichoke dip so this is an easy one to give a high score to. I was skeptical about the amount of dill, and it works for the first few bites but then it is a bit overpowering. I will use about half next […]
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 217 Originally posted 3/9/2019 I do not eat capers so Mark is the judge on this one. Andrew gave a hearty endorsement of the chicken without the sauce and this is my go-to breaded chicken for chicken Parm as well so it is a solid recipe.
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 65 Originally posted 3/9/2019 I may have to give these another go because the yeast did not activate as well as it usually does. However, for flavor these are pretty darn good. They are easy to eat as nice, neat squares. I had some leftover cream cheese icing in the fridge that I melted […]
Page 57 Originally posted 3/7/2019 Wow! These are super easy and a fantastic change from your standard cinnamon sweet roll – not that there is anything wrong with a good old-fashion cinnamon sweet roll. In fact, I have yeast dough rising right now to make some. The orange and walnut variation is delicious all on […]
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 82 Originally posted 1/30/2019 Bacon-Tomato Sweet Drip Jam – 2.75 Alright, this is sooooo hard for me to type … this was a big disappointment. I was ready to love this and eat it on burgers and grits and oh so many things. But, alas, the texture of the pork belly ruins it. Why?!!!!! […]
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 81 Originally posted 3/21/2019 With Drip Jam – 4.9 stars Full disclosure – I thought I had the arugula lettuce but didn’t and needed to do this tonight so went without it. I doubt having greens would change my opinion much on the score of the standalone burger. The garlic toasted bun and Gruyere […]
Originally posted 3/5/2019 What I have learned during the second month of this personal challenge… It is possible to have more cheese than will fit in the big fridge drawer and still not have all the different kinds of cheese you need. This may be my favorite part of this challenge – learning to love […]
Page 87 Originally posted 3/3/2019 The sauce is tasty but not one of those, “OMG” things, and the potatoes are just a bit too much starch. On a positive note, first time I have had a crumbled stinky cheese (Gorgonzola) that I don’t hate.
Page 28 Originally posted 3/3/2019 With Asparagus and Fontina Quiche The light and fluffy texture of everything but the asparagus is wonderful and so very tasty. The asparagus strips are unusual and, frankly, more work than they are worth. I spent at least 1/2 an hour slicing the strips and boogered up my fingernails badly […]
Page 27 Originally posted 3/3/2019 With Pie Crust The light and fluffy texture of everything but the asparagus is wonderful and so very tasty. The asparagus strips are unusual and, frankly, more work than they are worth. I spent at least 1/2 an hour slicing the strips and boogered up my fingernails badly in the […]
Page 207 Originally posted 3/2/2019 This is the most labor intensive one so far with the most ingredients. Non-stop work for 2 hours and you end up with something that looks awful after you dip into it. It certainly tastes better than it looks and is one you may want to eat blindfolded. 🙂 The […]
Page 314 Originally posted 3/1/2019 Yummy, yummy, yummy. These are very much like a shortbread cookie so they are a bit dry but very, VERY tasty. Next time I am adding a Key Lime glaze and spending the day in the recliner eating them and watching Downton Abbey on Amazon Prime.
Page 255 Originally posted 2/28/2019 4 stars in Jalapeño cornbread I am not a fan of these little suckers unless they are seeded and finely chopped in salsa. I had low expectations for these, and standalone they’re okay – nothing special but also not as hot as they are without the curing process that takes […]
Page 289 Originally posted 2/27/2019 Holy cow, this is sweet and chocolatey and velvety and just so, so good. I can see several variations on this recipe by using different chips and cookies, so extra points for versatility.
Page 262 Originally posted 2/27/2019 with the beef stew recipe Uses the Pickled Jalapeño recipe. Only complaint about the stew is the meat really needs to cook longer to get more tender. The flavor, however, is wonderfully robust and has a bit of a sweetness to it. I had 2nds it is so good. The […]
Originally posted 2/27/2019 with Jalapeño Cornbread Only complaint about the stew is the meat really needs to cook longer to get more tender. The flavor, however, is wonderfully robust and has a bit of a sweetness to it. I had 2nds it is so good. The cornbread is great! I need to break down and […]
Page 136 Originally posted 2/27/2019 This gets above a 3 because I am judging it for what it is, not what I wish it were. It is a scone, and a bit dry, but has good flavor. It really needs to be paired with something juicy, like soup or stew, to really shine. I am […]
