I have also been feeling like I'm in a food rut- I know what I like and then tend to choose the same kinds of foods and same combinations of foods over and over again. But, I've decided 2009 is going to be different.
Last week I cooked with sweet potatoes for the first time- just baked and then mashed with soy milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Turned out well, and I think I will start experimenting more with them.
Then, last night I had dinner at Thomas's house. Thomas is a hunter and he cooked up numerous different cuts of venison. I enjoy meat but my carnivorous repertoire is pretty limited- I had never eaten wild game. I've never even eaten duck. The venison was good; lean and tender. Of course, Thomas served it with a sauce of brandy, cream, onions, and mushrooms, so there's nothing not to like.
Anyway, I am going to try to try a new food each week during 2009. Any suggestions?
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Mmmmm venison is good. Not a fan of duck. You want cook some veal? I made osso buco tonight - braised veal shanks with risotto. (I think risotto is like crack - so good).
I also have a couple of good recipes for veal scallopine - one traditional, with mushrooms - one with artichoke hearts and lemon. Both yummy. Let me know if you want a recipe.
In all modesty, or not, I'm a good cook and willing to share recipes with anyone. Bon appetit.
Welcome to the wonderful world of sweet potatoes! Here's one of my favorites--easy, delicious, healthy (plus there's no meat or dairy involved, so it's a good dish to bring to a party):
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/sweetpotatogratin.html
I just made it two Saturdays in a row, in fact.
Oh, also, this is rice we use:
http://www.traderjoesfan.com/Trader_Joes/products/misc/brown_rice_medley/details/
It's awesome.
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