2012 Cooking Challenge

2012 Cooking Challenge

My goal in 2012 is to cook / combine / bake 52 recipes that I have not done before.

Seems easy and hard all at the same time, right?

Well, here is where I keep track of my progress.

January
Tuna Steak
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Roasted Garlic
Ginger Snaps
Baked Mac and Cheese
Skillet gnocchi with truffle brussel sprouts and bacon
Beet Chips
Tomato Goat Cheese Soup

February
Bolognese Sauce .... with pasta
"Peruvian" Chicken Soup
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with pine nuts, prosciutto, parm and balsamic
Cauliflower Soup
Miso Carrot and Ginger Soup
Sweet Potato & Sausage soon

March
"Not quite" French Spring Soup
Shiitake, Asparagus, and Artichoke Risotto
Spicy Buttery Mussels
Lemon Rosemary Zucchini Bread

April
Blue Cheese Kale Risotto
Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomato Naan pizza
Ricotta and Chive Gnocchi
Prosciutto wrapped cod over shaved asparagus

May
Tomato Jam
Romantic Lemon Lavender Scones
Roasted Cod with lemon caper champagne vinaigrette
Seared swordfish with lemon, artichoke, olives and asparagus
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Chamomile Strawberries
Buckwheat Biscuits

June
Dimpled Focaccia
Salty and savory meatballs

July
Quinoa Cakes
German Pancakes

August
Lemon Curd
Pancetta Asparagus Frittata
Lavender Scones ... (again)
Julia Child Chicken
Chocolate Mousse
Fried Basil
Watermelon Juice
Pesto Chicken Salad
Fried Avocado with Lime Aioli

September
Blueberry Oat Scone
Faux Sourdough Bread
Garlic Chicken
Spanish Chicken Stew
Gluten Free Blueberry Lemon Loaf

October
Pomegranate Chicken
Spinach and Lentil Soup
Penne alla vodka

November
Beef Stew
Bagel Bombs
Homemade Broth
Mexican Turkey Soup

December
Chorizo & Lentil Soup
PB Molasses Heath Chip Cookies
Corn griddle cakes with honey butter
Monkey bread with egg nog glaze
Calzone
Gingerbread pancakes

Also.... but not new....
Banana Nut Bread
Meaty Meaty Chili
Irish Soda Bread
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies