Recipe Reviews - Issue #117 - June 2016

[cjs]

Wow! Now, this is an issue reminiscent of the old issues where every page was a winner. I'd like to start at page one and go from there.

I can't even decide what I want to do first - maybe the Halibut Picatta... or the Greek Chicken cutlets. Fun issue

[losblanos1]

It really is a winner. Is anyone up for a Birthday dinner review?

[cjs]

yes!! Maryann and I have b'days coming up in May - have to check who else. PJ, but she is AWOL! OOOOPS, and Barbara!!

Maryann, if you start, we can work us all in before the end of May.

[Gourmet_Mom]

Sure would save me having to decide what to make first! LOL!

[losblanos1]

I ordered hickory smoked salt. Just in case.

[Mare749]

I will be happy to start the b-day reviews! Just happen to have smoked salt although I don't know which recipe calls for it. Will go through the new issue today and pick something to post by tomorrow.

[Guest]

[losblanos1]

Yay Maryann!! You always pick winners.

The smoked salt is for the Hawaiian-style pulled pork.

Susan, that's pretty much my list.

[cjs]

Well, how did I manage to be the first with a review of an issue??

Greek chicken cutlets with Tomatoes & Olives is a wonderful dish and so quick and easy. I must admit I sneaked in a Tablespoon of capers and it worked - even with the lemon juice. For a weeknight dinner (if I still needed them ) this is a perfect one.


I didn't make the mashed potatoes, with the weather so great, I opted to grill some rosemary potatoes and I also had a little bowtie pasta salad (Greek ingred) so added that also, even if it was overkill with the starches. Still very good flavors together.

I just love when the first recipe tried in an issue/cookbook is good - such a good omen.

[Gourmet_Mom]

Looks good, Jean. I'm planned and shopped out through the first of next week, but this and the burgers will be up first.