Over the past few months, I’ve bookmarked, saved, and e-mailed myself a number of recipes that I’ve wanted to try. These recipes have come from a number of sources — newspapers, friends, and the ever-growing stack of cookbooks atop my countertop, adorned with a veritable kaleidoscope of Post-It flags.
To help organize this ever-expanding list of recipes – and to solicit the ideas and suggestions of my faithful readers – I’ve created this new page. Please feel free to add your favorite recipes in the comments!
Appetizers
1. Baked Brie
2. Fried Polenta
3. Golden Goat Cheese (from Nigella Express)
4. Warm Goat Cheese in Phyllo (from Barefoot Contessa’s Back to Basics)
5. Stuffed Artichokes (from Williams-Sonoma New Orleans)
Breads
1. Jalapeno Bread
2. Mardi Gras King Cake DONE!
3. Bagels (Caitlin’s Choice)
4. Sourdough English Muffins
5. Challah (Maybe Pumpkin Challah)
Breakfast
1. Savory Pancakes DONE! (Cheese and Chilies Pancakes)
2. Cheese and Herb Popovers DONE!
3. Challah French Toast
4. Banana Bread French Toast with Maple Cream Cheese (from The Flying Biscuit Cafe)
5. Breakfast Brschetta (from Nigella Express)
6. Chai-infused pancakes (from Desserts for Breakfast)
Desserts
1. Peach Ice Cream
2. Tiramasu
3. Raspberry-Yogurt Cake
4. Ciambellone Bicolore (from Tuscan Desserts)
5. Almond Brittle (from Tuscan Desserts)
6. Rugelach (from Barefoot Contessa Parties!) DONE!
7. French Apple Tart (from Barefoot Contessa’s Back to Basics)
8. Bananas Foster (from Cooking Light Desserts)
9. Kugel
10. Gauffres (Sweet Waffles)
Drinks
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Main Course
1. Rack of Lamb Persillade (from Barefoot in Paris)
2. Filet Mignon
3. Trout Almondine
4. Grilled Pizza (from Steven Raichlen’s How to Grill)
5. Tigliarrelle with Truffle Butter (from Barefoot Contessa’s Back to Basics)
6. Homemade Gnocchi
7. Sweet Potato Falafel DONE!
8. Oven-Fried Chicken (from Barefoot Contessa Family Style)
9. Redfish Courtbouillon (from Williams-Sonoma New Orleans)
10. Chicken Tagine (from Around my French Table)
11. Chicken Couscous (from Around my French Table)
12. Monkfish and Double Carrots (from Around my French Table)
13. Black-Bean Burger DONE!
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INTERNATIONAL DISHES
1. Emborrajadas (Ecuador)
2. Branzino (Greece)
3. Yuvetsi (Greece)
4. Bougatsa (Greece)
5. Banitsa (Bulgaria)
6. Gözleme (Turkey)
SALADS
1. Tabbouleh (from Barefoot Contessa’s Parties!)
2. Roasted Squash Salad (from Barefoot Contessa’s Back to Basics)
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Sandwiches
1. Jalapeno Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
2. Truffled Beef Sandwiches (from Barefoot Contessa’s Back to Basics)
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Sauces, Spices, Spreads & Others
1. Hollandaise Sauce
2. Pesto Sauce
3. Tarragon Butter (from Steven Raichlen’s How to Grill)
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Soufflés
1. Lemon Soufflé DONE!
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Soup
1. Red Lentil Soup
2. Sweet Potato Vichyssoise (from Williams-Sonoma New Orleans)
3. Winter Squash Soup (from Barefoot in Paris)
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