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

So, I have not been on the blog very much lately, and I am a couple of recipes behind. But, I made this dish with crab last week and it was fantastic. It went together very quickly and I used leftover cream from Thanksgiving. It is a delicious quiche and I am sure that I will make it , or a variation of it again very soon. I am a big quiche fan. Connor also liked it. We ate it for dinner two nights in a row with a salad, and then I took it to school for lunch for two more days.

Taste: 4 (yummy)
Ease of preparation: 1 (super easy)
Presentation: 4 (simple, but elegant)
Price: 3 (I bought crab, which is a little pricey)
Would I make it again? Yes. It is easy, versatile, and tasty

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

I made this a day early but I was looking for something to make for dinner on Saturday night and decided this would be perfect. This dish is so amazingly delicious and easy! Connor had a bagel with it and I had an English Muffin. It would be great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are almost no dishes and preparation time is almost nonexistent. This is one of my favorites so far.

Taste: 5
Ease of preparation: 1
Presentation: 4
Price: 1
Would I make it again? I think I will make this dish often. It is very, very good!

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

I made the garlic mashed potatoes and served them with stuffed pork chops and applesauce. The potatoes are very good but I feel the stuffed pork chops were too overpowering for the mashed potatoes. The potatoes needed to be the focal point. Next time I would serve the potatoes with Filet Mignon and a simple vegetable, such as asparagus. The potatoes are easy enough to make , but the number of dishes, as usual, is completely ridiculous. I left the skins on my potatoes to add to the color and the fiber and nutrients.

Taste: 4
Ease of preparation: 3
Presentation: 4
Price: 1
Would I make it again? Yes, but I would make sure that it was the strongest flavor of the meal.

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!