We need your help. Some of these recipes just aren’t there yet. If you help us out and the recipe works, we’ll source you for the reference. Thanks!
Soups
Clam Chowder. The version from 11/24/2009 is still a little thick with cream. Will try it again with less cream, more milk.
Roasted Butternut Puree. The version from 12/5/2009 is a little bland, grainy and incongruent. Will try again to make it lighter, simpler and more aromatic.
Pasta | Rice | Grain | Bread
Butternut Squash Ravioli (12/11/2009). Inspired by Kim’s obsession with butternut squash. Unfortunately, the ravioli keeps falling apart – maybe it’s too thin? Also need some sort of sauce that will better compliment the butternut and sage.
Crab Manicotti (12/22/2009). Will need to try it again with a lighter sauce.
Pizzetta / flatbread crust
Inspired By: Seasonal pizzettas at Britta’s Café, Irvine, CA.
Held Since: Summer 2008
Current Status: Bland, doughy and tough.
Wanted: soft and chewy with a slightly sweet taste on the inside, golden and flaky on the outside.
Seafood
Poki bowl
Inspired By: Poki bowl at Tommy’s Sushi in Tustin, CA.
Held Since: Summer 2009
Current Status: Lacking correct rice texture.
Wanted: Ingredient to sweeten and spice the rice mixture.
Dessert | Sweets
Cinnamon Rolls
Inspired By: Childhood visits to Cinnabon with mom and dad.
Held Since: Winter 2007
Current Status: Thin, flat buns. (But the cream cheese frosting is A+)
Wanted: Soft and fluffy buns.
Recent Test Kitchen Graduates:
- Spicy Italian Sausage with Garlic Cream Penne (11/11/2009)
