Reviewing what I've made in December, it mostly looks like a cruise towards the end of the year.
I revisited a few favorites (mostly panko related, like Panko Rockfish or Panko Pork Chops). My new recipes focused mostly on using beans from the Rancho Gordo Bean Club like bean casserole or drunken beans.
The standout new recipe was probably the short ribs, and while they weren't too hard I'm not sure I'll ever make them again.
Overall I made 40 things in December.
December 2
Cheesy Baked Pasta With Sausage and Ricotta (Dinner)
December 6
Sushi Rolls (Kid's Lunch)
Baked Panko Rockfish (Dinner)
Sauteed Baby Bok Choy
Added the soy sauce later- after taking the lid off. I think that worked well.
December 7
The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever
With the leftover panko fish, this ended up a reasonable version of fish and chips.
Berry Smoothie
December 8
Mix and Match Wok-Fried Noodles (Dinner)
Panic Carrots
I've cooked this 9 times before
December 12
Scrambled Eggs (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 20 times before
Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels
I've cooked this just once before
Mustard Cheese Sauce
Maybe more cheese or mustard powder?
Beans
Rancho Gordo Frijol Negro de Vara (Chiapas Black Beans).
Man these were great. I put maybe more salt (I'd guess 1-2 tbsp), carrots, onion and garlic. 15 minute boil them 1.5 hrs simmer.
They turned out just right - salty little flavor bombs. I ate a bowl immediately.
Sage, Sausage, and Apple Dressing (Stuffing)
Green Salad
December 13
Roasted Squash
Butternut
December 14
Simmered Frozen Tofu Soup With Pork and Cabbage (Dinner)
Pretty well received, and I liked it.
Bread
I've cooked this 19 times before
December 16
Drunken Beans
With the Frijol Negro de Vara beans.
I've cooked this just once before
Panic Carrots
I've cooked this 10 times before
December 18
Perfect Quick-and-Easy French Toast (Breakfast)
I did a bit of the Tartine technique- spooning three custard over the top of the bread once the bottom sets. Just a bit though, and I'm not sure how much it added.
So much of the custard was left. Maybe half it next time?
December 20
Panko Pork Chops (Dinner)
December 25
Short Rib with Horseradish (Dinner)
Helped my sister in law with this, took a picture of the recipe. Turned out pretty great, and wasn't too hard (although it took a long time).
The recipe was from Il Buco.
December 26
Scrambled Eggs (Breakfast)
8 eggs, same ratio. Left the eggs in the pan (instead of serving immediately) and they firmed up like buffet eggs - which was cool as a technique but I think it's better the other way (removing to plates immediately).
I've cooked this 21 times before
December 27
Oatmeal (Breakfast)
Scrambled Eggs (Breakfast)
2tbsp instead of 1.5; it's better with 1.5 but this was fine too.
I've cooked this 22 times before
Quesadillas (Lunch)
In bulk
Dry Sauteed String Beans
Crispy Tofu with Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas
I've cooked this 11 times before
December 28
Charcuterie Board (Lunch)
Crostini (Lunch)
Zov's Hummus (Dinner)
I've cooked this 23 times before
Greek-Style Chicken Kebabs with Lemon and Oregano (Dinner)
12 minutes on medium-high direct heat (2 burners) and 1 burner indirect on high.
I think next time just keep the direct heat on high. I like the chicken with a little more char and a little more cooked.
I've cooked this 12 times before
Beans
Rancho Gordo Royal Corona Beans, in roughly the same manner as I've been doing.
I've cooked this 9 times before
December 29
Summer Heirloom Bean Casserole (Dinner)
With the Royal Corona beans from yesterday.
Oregano instead of thyme, and it really made the dish. It was very pizza like. I'd make it again!
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
Oatmeal (Breakfast)
I've cooked this just once before
December 30
Scrambled Eggs (Breakfast)
I've cooked this 23 times before
December 31
Individual Honeycrisp Apple Tarts
I've cooked this just once before
Oatmeal (Breakfast)
Reverse Seared Steak (Dinner)
