Cooking has always been something that I enjoy, and now that I have a husband who enjoys eating, I am able to do a lot more of it. I recently read the book Julie and Julia after seeing the movie, and I really enjoyed it. What a fun idea to cook your way through a cookbook! Also, it seems like such a great way to learn about cooking new things! Now, I am certainly not planning on embarking on a Julie/Julia Project of my own, but I have been experimenting with new recipes lately. I have a growing collection of cookbooks in my kitchen that I have always loved to look through and read, but now I have also been cooking some of the dishes. I have set a goal of trying at least 2 or 3 new recipes each week (including baked goods, which apart from cookies have never really been my forte...too much precision and patience involved).
For the first week, we started with some new recipes for old favorites: Apple Pie and Macaroni & Cheese (our ultimate favorite). The apple pie turned out beautifully and also tasted just as delicious. I was nervous about the crust (I have always used store-bought crusts in the past), but even it worked out after I carefully followed the directions and chilled everything completely (flour, butter, etc.) before starting. Maybe baking won't be so bad after all! The Macaroni & Cheese was a four-cheese version from my Martha Stewart cookbook. It also turned out to be very tasty, but Drew and I decided it probably wouldn't be taking the place of our much simpler usual recipe. It was much more expensive with all of the fancy cheeses (instead of our usual sharp cheddar), and took a lot longer to prepare. We will save it for any special occasions or if we are just in the mood for something a little more upscale than normal. It also made enough for at least 2 dinners and a couple lunches...always a plus in our house!
If we ever have a recipe that is truly unforgettable and amazing, we will be sure to share it here. Or if you have any suggestions, let us know! We are always up for new ideas!!
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very nice - we've been doing a similar experiment here lately too, mostly with success. as for the baking, of course i've been working on that experiment for much longer, although i've made a few really tasty (and not too difficult) treats lately! definitely share anything that's especially yummy and if you need any dessert ideas, you know where to find me :) if you're ever in a pinch for recipes, check out supercook.com - you can input the ingredients you have and voila...recipes you can make appear! (we found a delicious chocolate pudding cake a couple weeks ago when we really wanted sweets and didn't have any eggs!)
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