Whew!! Project 365 really has been a project! I’ve learned a lot. And we’ve eaten a ton of great food this year. I’m a little tired of my cookbooks though… And there’s a few that are not going to be staying on the shelves. And I’ve discovered a handful of new books that I’ll be adding to the collection in 2012. Yes, I have a problem. lol.
I am looking forward to being able to cook whatever I want, without the pressure of having it “count” toward the project. We’ve found a lot of new favorites. I think about half or more of the recipes that we tried I will be making again.
I did a RIDICULOUS amount of cooking for Christmas… I was at 21 recipes and 9 days to go. Panic!! Now I’m at 354/365, so 11 to go and 6 days to to it. I can DO IT. Problem is… I have a refrigerator full of yummy leftovers!
So this week’s menu is things that can be stored for awhile (salad dressings) and some things that can be frozen. AND recipes that use up leftovers in creative ways. As usual, these are in no particular order. There’s more than 11 recipes here to finish, but I predict that I will not get to all of them.
There’s a Lichi Martini recipe I want to try and I bought vodka for xmas. I need to find which book it is in. Yum!
Rounding the dinners out are leftover vegetables and crackers with a big variety of dips and cheeses. It will be fun to have “appetizers” before dinner every night.
Mon 26: Shrimp with Green Beans, Tomato and Feta – 365 One Dish
Tue 27: Polish Noodles and Cabbage – Frugal Gourmet Ancient Ancestors
Leftover Prime Rib, SunDried Tomato and Goat Cheese Dressing – 1001 Low Fat
Wed 28: CORN/Leftovers night
Thurs 29: Beef (leftover) with Red Wine Tarragon Sauce – Cooking Light 2003
leftover twice baked potatoes, salad
Fri 30: Parmesan Vinaigrette (salad) – 1001 More Low Fat
Leftovers
Sat 31: Happy New Year! Cioppino – 1001 More Low Fat
Maple Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – Xmas Kitchen
Sun 1: I ain’t cooking nothin!
Lunches: Orange Cabbage Salad – Bento Boxes
Crunchy Cabbage and Carrots – Bento Boxes
Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms – 1001 More Low Fat
Other: Beef and Barley Soup (leftover beef) – 365 One Dish (eat one for lunch, freeze rest)
Carrot Raisin Nut Bread – Xmas Kitchen (freeze in small portions for lunches)
Korean Style Honey Marinade – Xmas Kitchen (freeze)
Touch of Nectar 