This past month, I’ve been attempting to cook a variety of main dishes (never replicating the same recipe twice), and I guess I’ve done okay. I guess if you want to get picky about it, I did make pizza twice, but one was deep dish and the other wasn’t, so technically I’m okay, right?
I’ve learned that I actually ENJOY trying new dishes. I get really tired of the same ol’ same ol’. Yes, it takes a little more energy and planning to search my favorite food blogs, magazines, or cookbooks for the recipe, but it’s worth it… IF the dish is well received.
I live in a somewhat picky- eater household for the most part. Actually, I’d say Jill and I are definitely the most adventurous. Others may eat anything I serve, but I can tell they way they chew their food, they aren’t always enjoying it. And still others like to critique each dish that graces their presence. All done very carefully, mind you. After all, they know where their next meal is coming from! No names, of course. Never. Oh, I should add that some of the comments are positive. ;) I do get “Mmmmm..mmm..good stuff, Mom!” now and then.. (music to the ears).
A few weeks ago, #1 son and I did the Big Cook together. Well, HE did the shopping, then came over, and WE cooked up 3 different meals, doubled… so that meant 6 dinners… and for a single guy, that’s 6 suppers plus at least 1 or 2 leftover meals. I kept one lasagne, and he took the rest home to throw into his freezer. It was a successful experience, and I’m sure we’ll do it again.
A few more days and I will have accomplished my January goal!
Congratulations! Your menu has looked fabulous by the way - I have been following it closely! I LOVE trying new things too. I think that is why I love cookbooks so much.
ReplyDeleteeating new things is one of my favorite things.
ReplyDeleteI am super impressed that you've been able to come up with so many different meals. Good job!
ReplyDeleteYou're pictures are making me hungry!
ReplyDelete"Oh, I should add that some of the comments are positive. ;) I do get “Mmmmm..mmm..good stuff, Mom!” now and then.. (music to the ears)" reminded me of an episode from Everybody Loves Raymond where she couldn't make meatballs as good as her Ray's mom and so she breaks in to steal the recipe but her mom tricks her because Ray's mom still wants Ray to still love her cooking the best (even over his wife's) .. Good Funny Stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your goal. It takes a lot of time to prepare something "new" for each meal. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI tried two new recipes in the last week. The first one, Thai green curry soup was delicious and a hit with everybody. The second, NONE of us could finish including me. it was a shame because it smelled delicioud cooking.
ReplyDeleteDanica - my Chili Meatball Casserole was like that - smelled so good, but bland as anything.
ReplyDeleteJill helped me add some 'oomph' to it and we served it as chil and mashers. ;)
Ryan - ha!ha! I think I saw that episode!
Thanks for the congrats, guys...it really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be!