Apple Crisp

By Patrick and Gina Neely

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/apple-crisp-recipe.html

Tasty and easy apple crisp, a delicious fall desert to go with the ice-cream. I wanted more doughy crispiness, but that may improve if used a smaller dish. I used the large baking pan because the apple layer seemed too much. But it diminishes as it cooks. The nuts add nice crispiness, but I will try a smaller pan to get more dough next time. I used walnuts instead of pecans and that worked well. Recipe calls for very little cinnamon, that that was enough. I used granny smith apples and cut lemon juice in half.

Special Ingredients:

- pecans (used walnuts)

Will I make it again? - yes, but will also try other recipes.

Waldorf Chicken Sandwitch

By Nancy Fuller

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nancy-fuller/waldorf-chicken-salad-sandwiches.html

Delicious salad with many layers of flavors and makes great sandwiches. Excellent idea for an elegant party.

Special Ingredients:
- grapes
- walnuts
- apple

Will I make it again? - yes

Braised Spareribs with Fennel

By Anne Burrell

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/braised-spareribs-with-fennel-and-mustard-recipe.html#communityReviews

Tasty sharp ribs recipe. I thought the sweetness of fennel will add to the fat of the ribs. Contrary the dish was spicy and flavor was crisp with the complexity that are typical for Burrell's recipes. The vegetables were not blending well so I added water for the liquid, and it took much longer to brown the vegetables. Not sure how to resolve this issue next time. But the flavor turned out crisp and spicy, so still worked.

My colanders were too fine for the spaetzle and it was working too slow, so I finished with dumplings. The flavor was great. I love the homemade noodles and would make them again.

Overall flavorful recipe without the typical fatness of the ribs.

Special Ingredients:
- fennel
- fennel seeds

Will I make it again? - yes.

Chicken with Vegetables and Cilantro Rice

From Cooking School Thai

A refreshing version of a coconut curry. The rice is fried separately with bok choy and cilantro, and chicken curry is made as another part of the dish. Green vegetables taste fresh, and the coconut flavor is fairly light which I really liked. I used just one can of the coconut milk which is less than the recipe calls for. Next time I would also add dried chili flakes or something to add the heat. A squeeze of lemon or lime could add to the flavors.

Special Ingredients:

- chicken

- bok choy

- cilantro

Will I make it again? - yes. I liked the freshness of this version of the coconut curry, but would add chiles for heat.

Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

By Epicurious

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/ejs-simple-oven-bbq-ribs-recipe2.html

Very easy, quick and tasty weekday dinner. The chicken was cooked perfectly and I loved the crispy breading. We were missing vegetables. A simple steamed broccoli, cauliflower or beans would go well. I used one egg in the breading process and half of the flour than the recipe calls. I did not taste the mustard powder, so will try doubling it next time.

Special Ingredients:
- chicken
- egg
- panko
- parmesan
- mustard powder

Will I make it again? - yes. Great recipe for a fast dinner.

EJ's Simple Oven BBQ Ribs

by Emeril Lagasse

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/ejs-simple-oven-bbq-ribs-recipe2.html

Very simple recipe to cook ribs. They were falling off the bone and the meat was falling apart like soft butter. I was careful with spices and used total 4 spoons of Emeril's rustic rub - two per each side. It gave some spice kick but not too much. Next time I will try using 100 Mile Sauce rub as it is more complex. This is a great base recipe to precook and finish on a grill

Special Ingredients:
- ribs
- spices for rub
- BBQ sauce

Will I make it again? - yes. Very simple and ribs turn out great. Great preparation for grilling.

French Onion Soup

By Tyler Florence

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/french-onion-soup-recipe2.html

Great recipe for the french onion soup. I like using the red wine as it adds depth. I would use less flour, 2 spoons and not heaping. I simply toasted the bread in a pan and melted the cheese while toasting the second side. The toast soaked up in the soup tastes very rich. Although dry toast tastes great as well but i enjoyed the soaked one more to my surprise. Next time I will try using good broth as I expect the soup to be more liquid with less flour. I used gruyere and parmesan for the cheese. A kind of pizza oven would work great for toasting the cheese.

Special Ingredients:
- onion
- red wine
- broth
- baguette
- gruyere cheese

Will I make it again? - yes, definitely. Easy and pretty quick, and delicious.