Week 11: October 25-31 (SAR) Champignons Farcis [Stuffed Mushrooms] pg. 516

10/31: I am making this appetizer for our main dish tonight. We have eaten out at Mario's and at Tastings this week so I thought a veggie entree would be nice.

Later - WOW! Is this good! I served this with green and yellow beans from my garden, homemade applesauce (my dad made it), and fresh bread. It seemed like a substantial meal and was very delicious. I made 1 dozen stuffed mushrooms and three were left. There were three of us for dinner. I will make these again for sure. This appetizer would be good to bring to a party.

Taste: 4
Ease of Preparation: 2, pretty easy to follow directions
Presentation: 3-4
Price: 2
Would I make it again? Yes, I will make it again for sure.

The Next Ten Weeks!

Weeks 1-10 flew by! Here are the next ten weeks of recipes. This will take us through the end of the year. As a side note-the movie Julie/Julia will be released on 12/8. That movie is where all this craziness originated from!

Week 11: October 25-31 (SAR) Champignons Farcis [Stuffed Mushrooms] pg. 516

Week 12: November 1-7 (MOM) Puree De Pommes De Terre A L'Ail [Garlic Mashed Potatoes] pg. 520

Week 13: November 8-14 (KPH) Rapee Morv Andelle [Gratin of Shredded Potatoes with Ham and Egg and Onion] pg. 153

Week 14: November 15-21 (SAR) La Tarte Des Demoiselles Tatin [Upside-down Apple Tart] pg. 638

Week 15: November 22-28 (MOM) Amuse Guele Au Roquefort [Roquefort Cheese Balls] pg. 196

Week 16: November 29-December 5 (KPH) Quiche Aux Fruits de Mer [Shrimp, Crab, or Lobster Quiche] pg. 149

Week 17: December 6-12 (SAR) Galette Sablees [Sugar Cookies] pg. 635

Week 18: December 13-19 (MOM) Poulet Roti [Roast Chicken] pg. 240

Week 19: December 20-26 (KPH) Creme Brulee [Creme Brulee!] pg. 589

Week 20: December 27-January 2 (SAR) Le Marquis [Chocolate Spongecake] pg. 679

Week 11: October 25-31, TBD

What will we decide on next? I have to choose two more recipes for the next ten weeks and Mom and Sar each have to choose three. Stay tuned for a new list...

Week 10: October 18-24, Souffle A La Vanille (Vanilla Souffle), pg. 614 (KPH)

I am looking forward to making this week's recipe. I am a big fan of Vanilla Souffle. Stay tuned...

10/22 I made the Vanilla Souffle last night. It was a fairly quiet night so I thought I would be brave and go for it! According to Julia "A fairly quick operator can make any of them (sweet souffles) ready for the oven in 20 minutes. Well, it took me 30 minutes, but it was my first attempt. It is amazingly delicious! We had one small portion leftover which I gave to dad for dessert tonight. I can make it again, and I will. Soon!

Taste: 5
Ease of Prep: 3 (egg whites don't scare me as much anymore)
Presentation: 5
Price: 1 (super cheap)
Would I make it again? Is the Pope Catholic? I might make it tomorrow!

Week 9: October 11-17, Roti de Porc Grand' Mere (Casserole-roasted Pork with Potatoes and Onions), pg. 382 (MOM)

I went with Dad to the movie "Inglourious Basterds," and did not get home until 4:15. I still had this delicious Julia Child's meal on the table at 6:30. This roasted pork was pretty easy to do, for a Julia recipe. It is also very tasty. The book listed several variations for gravies. I took the roast juices, added some Riesling wine, some gravy flour and whisked it up on the stove. It was a terrific gravy! I served it with dinner rolls and some Cortland applesauce that Dad made. This is easy enough for a family dinner, but delicious enough, and fancy enough, for a company dinner.

Taste: 5
Ease of Preparation: 2
Presentation: 4
Price: 2
Would I make it again? Sure! Easy and delicious!

Week 8: October 4-10, Souffle Aux Epinards (Spinach Souffle), pg. 165 (SAR)

I have made the Spinach Souffle twice now. The first time was the test batch and the second time I made a double batch for my dinner for 18. It is delicious! This is now one of my new favorite recipes. I have always been a huge fan of Spinach Souffle and thanks to Julia Child's cookbook, I will no longer be buying the Stouffer's brand of Spinach Souffle.

Taste: 5
Ease of Preparation: 3
Presentation: 5 (unless it falls, then it is a 4)
Price: 1
Would I make it again? Oui! Oui!