2012 - Week 17 Cooking Results
Pepperoni Pizza
Why did I add bacon? Well I was slicing the pepperoni and thought that I wouldn't have enough and starting frying bacon. After I assembled the pizza... I did have enough but I also had bacon. So what could I do? It was pretty good.
White Bean and Tuna Salad with Radicchio (p49 Bon Appétit April 2012)
So I learned something. I don't really like radicchio by itself. We both don't. When I had it for lunch, mixed with some local greens, it was quite a bit better (certainly less bitter). I had intended to half the recipe and apparently forgot leaving a whole lot of left over salad.
White Bean and Tuna Salad with Radicchio
Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps (p10 Cook's Illustrated May & June 2012)
After spending a surprising amount of time at the district 3 convention (almost 12 hours), I brought home food instead.
Risotto Primavera (p26 Cook's Country April & May 2012)
I used the current mushroom strategy (food process into small pieces) and this turned out very good. Though if I am going to spend the time making risotto, I really want to have leftovers, or at least feed a few more people. I had to replace the lemon juice with balsamic vinegar because I misplaced or used the lemon. But with the great vinegar and the actual Parmesan, worth making.
Grilled Turkey-Mango Chutney Burgers (RC Cook's Country April & May 2012)
These were pretty good. Not great but we both ate them.
Skillet Kielbasa Macaroni and Cheese (RC Cook's Country April & May 2012)
So while I was making this I couldn't help but to think of the not so famous (but oh so dirty) song with kielbasa sausage in the lyrics. It kept me smiling while making it. Most of the recipe card items are pretty easy to do, this one included. It was quick to make and another way to make a creamy sauce for mac and cheese. I added more spice then the recipe called for and it turned out very well. We both liked it and both had it for lunch the next day.
