2018 52 Recipe Challenge

The 52 recipe challenge is way of bringing together our friends far and wide who love to cook and share their successes and failures in the kitchen. The challenge; to make 52 new recipes in a single year. This is our seventh year of sharing food, recipes, kitchen catastrophes, and culinary creativity with friends far and wide.

2018 Top 5

Rosemary Focaccia Stuffing

1. Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs: This is an all-time best recipe. It is a heart attack in a pot, and worth every artery clogging bite. Make enough for leftovers, which taste amazing in a breakfast hash, mac and cheese, or just reheated. (#51)
2. Bangers and Mash Casserole: What's not to love about mashed potatoes and bratwurst, but when you combine them with caramelized onions and gravy, magic happens. Bring this to a pot luck and you'll be an instant star. (#24)
3. Rosemary Focaccia Stuffing: Tired of the same old boring stuffing that's been on the Thanksgiving table for generations? This recipe is so good even the most ardent traditionalists will love the change. (#49)
4. French Silk Pie in a Jar: Way easier than making real french silk pie, tastes just as good. (#29)
5. Alton Brown's Buffalo Wings: All the crisp of a fried wing without actually frying them. They take a little bit more time than just throwing wings in the oven, but worth it. (#8)

Honorable Mention

• Crock Pot Pulled Pork: Dry-brining is key, but it is time well spent. This is delicious, easy, and versatile.  (#39)
• Creamed Spinach: The simplicity of this recipe, and the ability to "set it and forget it" makes this a keeper. It's nice to have something delicious and easy for holiday gatherings. (#48)
• Caesar Salad Dressing: Easy, go-to creamy Caesar dressing. (#17)
• Gougeres: Very easy way to impress your guests. (#6)

1. Chevre with Herbs, Olive Oil, and Lemon Zest +
2. Sauteed Lamb Chops with Herbs de Provence +
3. Baked Brie -
4. Instant Pot Fish Stock
5. Bouillabaise
6. Gougeres (Cheese Puffs) +
7. Crock Pot Apple Crisp
8. Alton Brown's Buffalo Wings +
9. Frozen Chocolate Mousse (Marquise Au Chocolat) +
10. Crab Dip
11. Neapolitan Pizza Dough
12. Ranch Dip
13. Hot Bacon Dressing
14. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
15. Couscous with Seven Vegetables
16. Sesame Semolina Lunetta
17. Caesar Salad Dressing
18. Crab and Artichoke Dip +
19. Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken 
20. Hoisin Sauce +
21. One-Dish Baked Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes -
22. NYT Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies
23. Joy's Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
24. Bangers and Mash Casserole +
25. Cheddar Cheese Scone -
26. Grilled Short Ribs
27. Bitter Greens with Crispy Shallots -
28. Lunettas +
29. French Silk Pie in a Jar +
30. Quick Bread -
31. Cucumber Salad
32. Herb Marinated Flank Steak +
33. Chopped Caprese Salad +
34. Mustard and Tarragon Grilled Chicken +
35. German Potato Salad +
36. Watermelon and Tomato Salad +
37. Herbed Potato Salad +
38. Braised Pot Roast +
39. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork +
40. Three Cheese Artichoke Dip +
41. Reverse Sear Ribeye +
42. Carrot Oatmeal Muffins -
43. Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Savory Caramel -
44. Winter Squash Panzanella +
45. Braised Chicken Thighs with Squash and Greens +
46. Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce
47. Hasselbeck Potatoes
48. Crock Pot Creamed Spinach +
49. Rosemary Focaccia Stuffing ++
50. Roasted Delicata Squash and Onions +
51. Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs ++
52. Perfect Apple Pie -

+ denotes a dish we'll make again

- denotes a dish we didn't like or wouldn't make again

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