Thanks to my new year's resolution to do weekly menu planning, I've been cooking a lot more. I've really enjoyed it as cooking is a nice way to unwind after a hectic day at the hospital. While I putter around the kitchen and prep the ingredients, I talk with my husband about our days.With menu planning has come inspiration to try new recipes, and I've been trying a lot of them. Some have been great, but there have been some misses in the kitchen over the last two weeks that I thought I would share.
1. Giant Cheesy Popovers. There will never be a more beautiful picture of a something I baked but didn't love. They didn't taste bad, but I wasn't wowed by the flavor. I will give two thumbs up to my new Chicago Metallic popover pan, though. According to a Cook's Illustrated review, the open design maximizes heat transfer, which is crucial to high-rising popovers, and boy, did those popovers rise!!! I was so excited that I tried to wake my husband saying, "Honey, my popovers are rising! Come look!" He was not as excited as I was. I'll keep looking for a popover recipe worthy of my new pan.
2. Cauliflower and Potato Curry. I thought cooking Indian food would be a great way to add vegetarian dishes to my repertoire, but this recipe was missing something. Quite a few reviewers doubled or tripled the spices, so maybe I'll try that next time.
3. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. This week's muffin snafu is not the recipe's fault as I've made it a few times before with great results. I forgot about the baking powder! I didn't realize it until the muffins had already been in the oven for five minutes. I took the pan out of the oven, scooped the batter back into the bowl, added the baking powder, remixed, and refilled the baking cups, and then put them back in the oven. The muffins didn't taste bad, but they were definitely denser than usual.
I'll definitely keep trying new recipes as it's fun for me. However, this week my night classes start, which will put a dent into my cooking time.
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