Cooking & Baking

Lucinda

(31,170 posts) Fri Jul 19, 2013, 08:23 PM Jul 2013

Anyone in the mood for a recipe challenge?

Back in the olden days at C&B we would occasionally select a dish, or an ingredient, come up with a yummy recipe, and then post our results in a single thread by a certain date.

I was thinking it might be fun to do it again!

What I like about doing this challenge is that it lets everyone who participates add something fun for other people to try. The recipes can be as simple, extravagant, expensive, or budget friendly as you like - depending on what you feel like making. You could also just post a favorite recipe, if you are too busy to tinker with something new during the challenge period.

Anyone interested?
And do you have any suggestions if you are?

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Anyone in the mood for a recipe challenge? (Original Post) Lucinda Jul 2013 OP

I'm interested. cbayer Jul 2013 #1

I'll play and suggest Polenta The empressof all Jul 2013 #2

I'll play! Summer squash please, still harvesting 30 poumds a week. flamin lib Jul 2013 #3

I can do squash...Polenta is probably better for winter anyways The empressof all Jul 2013 #4

I agree. Polenta would be a good choice for colder weather! Lucinda Jul 2013 #6

Summer squash or zucchini would be a good choice! Lucinda Jul 2013 #5

A lot of good ones here Frosty1 Jul 2013 #10

Sure, I would like to try maddezmom Jul 2013 #7

Count me in. bif Jul 2013 #8

Me too locks Jul 2013 #9

Bumping this back up. Lucinda Jul 2013 #11

i'm down fizzgig Jul 2013 #12

I'll play. pinto Jul 2013 #13

Yes, nt msanthrope Jul 2013 #14

Just saw an interesting recipe for zucchini butter The empressof all Jul 2013 #15

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

1. I'm interested.

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2013, 08:34 PM

Jul 2013

I am quite low on supplies, though, so may have to improvise extensively.

Any ideas?

The empressof all

(29,098 posts)

2. I'll play and suggest Polenta

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2013, 09:06 PM

Jul 2013

I had the most exquisite dinner last night at a fabulous place and they made a polenta that could only be described as whipped Parmesan Cheese; not a shred of grit, rich and satisfying. After trying to make it with the pound of butter and cheese that the chef probably used, it wouldn't be something I would be able to eat it very often and live long....But for a once a year treat it was terrific.

I know that lots of folks who are gluten intolerant are able to do polenta. It can be inexpensive or dressed with caviar....

It's my current obsession.

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)

3. I'll play! Summer squash please, still harvesting 30 poumds a week.

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2013, 09:53 PM

Jul 2013

I'm getting damn good at cookin' squash!

The empressof all

(29,098 posts)

4. I can do squash...Polenta is probably better for winter anyways

Reply to flamin lib (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 19, 2013, 11:16 PM

Jul 2013

I just checked my zucchini and I'm in for a bumper crop! I think I still may have a muffin or two lingering in the bottom of my freezer from last year LOL!....I seem to recall seeing a cookie recipe using it floating around.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)

6. I agree. Polenta would be a good choice for colder weather!

Reply to The empressof all (Reply #4)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 04:24 AM

Jul 2013

It's something I haven't made very often, and I think it would be fun to play around with recipes this coming Autumn!

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)

5. Summer squash or zucchini would be a good choice!

Reply to flamin lib (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 04:22 AM

Jul 2013

I use them together a lot ,and often sub one for the other, depending on what is available.

Frosty1

(1,823 posts)

10. A lot of good ones here

Reply to flamin lib (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 11:53 AM

Jul 2013

http://link.huffingtonpost.com/4fa6e6d68bec1f029221adeb130cb.12sc/Uelk28JSxH3pUIgoBe512

maddezmom

(135,060 posts)

7. Sure, I would like to try

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 09:19 AM

Jul 2013

bif

(22,764 posts)

8. Count me in.

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 10:03 AM

Jul 2013

And Zukes sound good.

locks

(2,012 posts)

9. Me too

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 10:50 AM

Jul 2013

I will try to find a recipe that is tasty without the heaps of butter, sugar and cream I love.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)

11. Bumping this back up.

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Tue Jul 23, 2013, 12:15 AM

Jul 2013

Sorry I have been away again. Shaky couple of days. Better tonight.

Maybe we can do the challenge and post by the end of the month?

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)

12. i'm down

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Tue Jul 23, 2013, 12:32 AM

Jul 2013

pinto

(106,886 posts)

13. I'll play.

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Tue Jul 23, 2013, 12:33 AM

Jul 2013

msanthrope

(37,549 posts)

14. Yes, nt

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 11:24 AM

Jul 2013

The empressof all

(29,098 posts)

15. Just saw an interesting recipe for zucchini butter

Reply to Lucinda (Original post)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 01:14 PM

Jul 2013

http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-jennie-cooks-zucchini-b-121770

Basically you shred the squash and cook it down with shallots, butter or EVOO and salt and pepper until it is reduced and thick. Sounds yummy.

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