Baby Steps
So in my last post I outlined my goals for 2010. Unfortunately I have already failed at one (see # 2). The good news is I am keeping up with#1 so far – which was one new recipe a week, bought two new pairs of boots (see #3) AND took a class on how to use my new camera correctly. I think that is pretty commendable for the first 14 days of the year, don’t you?
Not sure if I mentioned it – but I got a fabulous Christmas gift (yes, it is Christmas folks, not Holiday, Winter Solstice, etc… ) and was able to put it to good use. I have always wanted a Le Creuset dutch oven, but HOLY SMOKES they are expensive. So expensive, I could not in my right mind justify buying one. Good thing I have fabulous (and financially gifted) in-laws. See, they generously gave me a rather large gift card to Williams-Sonoma, which carries said pot. Now, I did have to pitch in some of my own dough, but I was able to get a wonderful sage colored green Le Creuset and was thrilled to use it for the first time. (The pot also lends itself to helping me be successful with my first goal of trying a new recipe once a week.) So far, here are the new recipes I have tried:
1. Funeral Dinner Chicken Casserole. (This dish requires a lengthy post all by itself.)
2. Beef Bourguignon. WOW. That’s all I can say about it right now; otherwise my mouth might start watering profusely and that isn’t too attractive….
3. Chicken Cacciatore. Not only was it good, but I got to cook with wine, and that is a good thing.
4. Chicken Parmesan Pioneer Woman-style. I really liked the homemade sauce – but will use red wine next time.
I am excited to try more recipes as time allows – so stay tuned.
