“It’s hard to dislike anything with Italian sausage in it. Makes *a lot* of pasta. It will fit in a large skillet like written, but barely.”
Last week’s recipe reviews 2026-11-01
This is what I cooked last week. Take it as a humble brag or the start of your meal plan for this week.
“Didn’t have any black tea but made it with a vanilla chai, and oh boy was it good.”
Creamy Persimmon Sorbet
“Made the persimmon version. As written it’s *very* neutral. I might try it spiced next time to give it some zing.”
Seasonal Fruit Leathers
“I think it’s a fair balance of enjoyment to effort. I use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter for everything except the final glaze.”
Roasted Winter Squash with Seared Cod
“Good, but the adobo was too spicy for my kids. Nothing says ‘culinary expert’ like rinsing sauce off cooked shrimp.”
Honey-Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
“IYKYK, but if you don’t know Hamburger Helper, it’s cheesy and pasta-y and really you can’t go wrong.”
One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper
“A good, easy salad. The grated garlic can be a bit intense, so I recommend steeping it in the lemon juice ~10 minutes before incorporating.”
Halal Cart Chicken Salad
“It’s a bit of work, but it feels like an expensive entree at a nice restaurant. And I always love celery root.”
Red Wine–Braised Bratwurst with Apple–Celery Root Puree
“I make it with olive oil instead of butter and skip the cream to reduce the saturated fat.”
Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal
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“I love the crunchy/chewy rice cakes. The scale feels too small, though. I’d do 2x, if for nothing else than to use a whole pound of meat.”
Salt and Pepper Pork with Crispy Rice Cakes
“While a simple recipe and quick to cook, the prep time will get you if you aren’t paying attention.”
Sesame-Ginger Beef
“A sweet, spiced pickle. I like the result but don’t really know where these fit into a meal yet.”
Isphahan Pickled Persimmons
“I’m a fan of the cardamom twist to this. I’m going to have to try it on a few things.”
Persian Spice Rub
“Zoodling is a chore, but the noodles are nice. However, this recipe feels like a lot of prep for what amounts to just an ok result.”
Basil Chicken Curry Zucchini Noodle Bowls
“These were quick to throw together as a last minute side dish and worked well with udon that I had on hand.”
Garlic Noodles
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