As many of you know, I love trying new recipes. In the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of trying some very good ones, which I share now in hopes that you’ll share yours with me.
Leek and Ham Quiche: Ian approved!
Ham Tetrazzini: Alexander thanked me for dinner and praised this one.
Slow-cooker lentils with chicken and potatoes: Melissa Bender turned me on to this.
Okra-Grits Casserole: The website says you’re making polenta, but you’re making grits, y’all!
Balsamic-Glazed Drumsticks: need more be said?
Pesto Chicken (in a crock pot): the picture on the website does not do this justice.
Crock Pot Ratatouille over Goat Cheese Polenta: the Polenta was the best part–feel free to top with other things or eat on its own.
Lohikeitto (Cream of Salmon Soup): This seemed to be the national dish of Finland when Alexander and I were there, so I had to learn to make it when we got home. Vanessa likes it so much that she had me make it for our Christmas Eve dinner. (I add about a tablespoon of butter at the very end–and more salt and pepper.)
Sriracha Chicken: I omitted the onions, but it was still yummy!
Cilantro Chicken with Peanuts: Vanessa got me hooked on this.
And then for dessert: Salted Caramel Pie!
You’ll notice that many of the recipes feature a slow cooker. It’s my favorite way of cooking. (And thanks to Ian, who gave me a new crock pot.)
Time to share–what did you make this year that I should try?
This recipe for chicken stew w herbed dumplings is pretty handy… makes a TON of food, and so I either halve the amount of chicken in the recipe (yes), or double the broth so I have tons of leftovers. I feel like doubling the broth and halving the amount of chicken would still work, particularly since leftovers tend to soak up liquid like mad. (Recipe discovered here http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2011/12/in-my-kitchen.html) http://www.motherearthliving.com/cooking-methods/fresh-flavor-for-old-favorites-chicken-stew-with-rosemary-garlic-dumplings.aspx#axzz2pMMBoqtJ
Also, the peppermint bark from the first link (soulemama) above is The Best Thing In The Universe. I’ve never made it, but my friend Suzanne makes it every year and kindly offers me a fix. Crazy good.