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I’m continuing a pattern of not making the new recipe I plan to make!

My newest Cook’s County magazine arrived this week, and one of the 30-minute recipes looked intriguing to me, so that’s what I tried.

(I like Cook’s Country better than Cook’s Illustrated as far as magazines go. I almost always get a good dinner recipe or two from each issue, which makes the $4/issue subscription price totally worth it!)

This was an easy skillet meal, and since it’s got protein, veggies, and pasta, it’s pretty much an all-in-one meal.

I switched it up a little bit based on what I had on hand.   I subbed local asparagus for the broccoli rabe, and I used some sliced red sweet peppers instead of the jarred peppadew peppers.

I’m pretty sure I’d have liked the peppadews, since I’m into spicy.   But I had mercy on my family.

(I did sprinkle red pepper flakes on my serving for some heat. 😉 )

Also, I think the recipe was calling for actual white wine, but I used cooking wine instead.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of my finished dish. When Mr. FG came home from work, he was like, “Hey, want to go for a bike ride?”

So, I turned the stove burner off and went riding with him. Not gonna lie, that’s a pretty nice benefit of having older kids…you can just up and do things like this on the spur of the moment!

Anyway, we ate dinner later than usual and it was pretty dark by then. I’m so spoiled by the natural dinner light, I felt completely unmotivated to take a photo under the artificial lights.

Regardless, we all liked this dish and agreed it’s a keeper.

Yay!

I’m always super thrilled to have a fast dinner recipe to add to my files.

Next Week’s Recipe

Given my track record of not sticking with my new recipe plans, I’m not sure how helpful making a plan is!

But I did notice these teriyaki chicken kebabs on the same page where I found the orzo and sausage recipe, and I’m thinking maybe I’ll try them.

And guys, seriously.   If you are in need of some new recipes, go subscribe to Cook’s Country. I really, really don’t think you’ll regret it.

What new recipe did you try this week?

Share in the comments!

P.S. Cook’s Country is totally not paying me, and I pay for my subscription with my own money.   Legitimate Cook’s Country enthusiast here.

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Emma

Sunday 18th of June 2017

Made a lemon tart from scratch and it actually went pretty well.

Randi MacDonald

Monday 29th of May 2017

I got an offer from CI, both CI and CC for 20.00. Bargain.

Jen B.

Friday 19th of May 2017

New recipe for me this week was vegetarian pulled "pork," made with canned jackfruit and a homemade bbq sauce. Totally delicious! And for those who aren't sure about a magazine subscription, you can check to see if your library carries it first, as a test-drive. My library has physical copies at one branch of Cook's Country, or you can get digital copies through the Zinio magazine database. Check it out! ;)

Kristen

Friday 19th of May 2017

Ok, I had to google that! It does look a lot like pulled pork, I must admit.

Dianne

Thursday 18th of May 2017

I tried a new recipe for oat muffins and they were good. I also tried a recipe that I've had around for awhile (apparently printed out in 2007!) for pecan chicken. I can't remember if I ever actually made it before, so it might as well be a new recipe. We enjoyed it.

Fiona Chain

Thursday 18th of May 2017

Hi Kristen, I made Oslo Buco Alla Minalese last Sunday for the first time. I have always been a bit put off by bone-y meat-y cuts of meat, but it was totally delicious! It was finished off in the slow cooker, which I just love, it was easy and it also meant I didn't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Have a lovely day lovely weekend. Fi

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