I decided that for my 2009 New Years resolution I would come up with 25 things to make that I’d never made before. Originally I wanted to do 100, until I realized how much time in the kitchen that would be. 25 it is! As I come up with more ideas I’ll add them to the list.
Edited January 2010 to add: Unfortunately I didn’t make it through all 25 recipes in 2009. Now I hope to have them completed by the end of this year!
1. Sourdough bread
2. Homemade pasta sauce- completed 8/4/09
3. Homemade gnocchi- completed November 2010
4. Biscotti- Completed 11/5/10
5. Italian bread- Completed 12/7/10
6. Fondant icing (hopefully that tastes good too)
7. Bagels- Completed 1/11/09
8. Eclairs
9. Pretzels- Completed 9/9/09
10. Croissants- Completed 5/9/10
11. Panna Cotta- Completed 4/4/10
12. Granola- Completed 2/28/09
13. Apple Pie, mother-in-law style. (The recipe has been passed down for several generations and on to me. Unfortunately I’m unable to share the recipe 
)
14. Pecan Pie (as requested by The Husband completed 2/8/09
15. Focaccia completed 1/31/9
16. Ciabatta- Completed 4/4/10
17. Truffles
18. Ribs (by request from The Husband)
19. Pineapple Upside-down cake- completed August 15, 2009
20. Cinnamon Rolls/buns- completed in May 2009, finally blogged 10/16
21. Carrot cake
22. English muffins- Completed 5/8/10
23. Zucchini bread
24. Banana cream pie
25. Kaiser rolls
yuck, fondant…lol
what about croissants?
I have an old family recipe for cinnamon rolls, if you need one. Busha used to make huge batches in the church kitchen for St. Francis bake sales, and they always sold out.
Ribs and truffles are both really easy. You could even do ribs on the grill now while it’s too hot to be baking!
I haven’t made biscotti in years; I think I should for Christmas again this year.
Oh, and when you make the carrot cake, let me know; I’ll head right over.
I love seeing people’s cooking goals. I have been trying to make a list of things to make/techniques to try. I have an awesome recipe for Zucchini bread if you are interested!
-Jenny
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