I tried two brand new recipes this week. As much as I love watching Food Network and have a secret desire to be The Next Food Network Star, I really don't cook anything other than the same rotation of recipes that I know my family likes. It does get rather boring - especially in the summer. So I found a couple of new food blogs with some great ideas. I decided that my children are old enough to try something new without having a meltdown and that Brent and I deserve some variety in between the tried and true standbys.
Recipe #1: Pineapple Meatballs served over rice
The review:
Myself - Not being a real meatball fan, I surprised myself by choosing this one, but the pineapple sauce had me interested. It was yummy and I would make this again.
Brent - He really enjoyed it. Thought the flavor of the sauce was yummy, especially over the rice and liked the seasoning in the meatballs. He asked that this be put into the rotation.
Davis - He liked this a lot. Although he picked the pineapple pieces out, he liked the flavor as well. He ate this heated up the next day for lunch and said it was best the first time around. Good to know. He said to please make it again.
Maddison - She cried. And claims she gagged. She cried again.
Cooper - He started out claiming he loved it. He was even cheering. After one bite, he smothered it in ketchup. But he finished it.
Recipe #2: Honey Lime Enchiladas
The review:
Myself - Soooo good! Definitely a keeper for me. I'm not a huge red sauce enchilada person so this one is my new go to enchilada recipe!
Brent - Loved it. Would definitely like to eat this again.
Davis - He gobbled it up as well. Although he said it was a bit spicy but not too bad.
Maddison - She enjoyed it. Said "wow! it's got a kick to it." Said she was happy to not be gagging this time and would definitely eat it again.
Cooper - it took us 20 minutes to convince him to try a bite. He finally did. He wouldn't swallow and refused to eat the 4 bites that were on his plate. Ketchup wouldn't work this time. After two nights of exploring his palate, he got a PB&Honey for his efforts. I know - I'm such a sucker.
So overall I have two new recipes that will appear again on the Brown family menu lineup. Most will be happy and well fed. I do understand that my daughter might refuse to come to the table on meatball night and that Cooper might live on PB&H for the rest of his life.
I'm actually fine with that.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Recipe Review
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9 comments:
I think all kids must be the same... even at age 13 :) We love the Honey Lime Enchilladas, most of us love them. Sometimes that is as good as it gets.
Those honey lime enchilladas sound yummy. I think I may just try them.
I share your secret desire to be the next food network star! I love to cook but have also found myself in a rut. This summer I've tryed branching out some too. It's fun to try new recipes, looks like you found some good ones.
I think they both sound delicious!! (Though I am not a fan of pineapples...) :)
Andrea, could you post or send me your yummy & simple recipe for carmel popcorn? I think I know it, but don't want to chance ruining it! Thanks you. We are loving Far West, sometime I'll update on the blog.
Andrea, could you post or send me your yummy & simple recipe for carmel popcorn? I think I know it, but don't want to chance ruining it! Thanks you. We are loving Far West, sometime I'll update on the blog.
My sweet aunt! i have a blog now too so im adding you on! i love reading about your sweet little moments its so cute! i love you! oh and you sound like you are an excellent cook! i wish i would have inherited that!
I can't wait to try them all!
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