I'm back again participating in the Geeky Blogger Book Blog's new Foodie Friday's meme. She started this meme to combine her two faves--books and cooking. Seeing as how I share those loves AND cooking decreases my stress, I couldn't contain my excitement. I could kill two birds with one stone. It will be the perfect addition to Reflections of a Bookaholic as other content will slow and I can document my cooking.
I've picked my next cookbook for case study! I'm excited for a number of reasons. In case you forgot (because it has been awhile), I cook and review 3 or 4 recipes out of a cookbook each Foodie Friday and end the study with a review on the cookbook.
Our next book up is:
This particular cookbook advertises 5 ingredient recipes (but this is a little misleading) that can be cooked in less than 15 minutes.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
Olive oil
chopped onion
Garlic clove
Fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
Water
Shredded cooked chicken
Fresh Lime Juice
Chipotle Chile Powder
Diced tomatoes and green chiles
Tortilla strips
My thoughts:
First, I think the 5 ingredient refers to 5 main ingredients or something. Clearly, there are more than five ingredients here.
Second, this recipe was a disaster. It was not good for me but I think it is because I have a different idea of chicken tortilla soup and I should have known that this wouldn't work for me. It was very watery and the tortilla strips kind of sunk quickly to the bottom. Not what I'm accustomed to!
So.... I wanted to present a second recipe because it didn't sit well with me.
Avocado BLT
Ingredients
Creamy Avocado Spread
Thin-sliced 15-grain bread
Gourmet salad greens
Tomato Slices
Center-cut bacon slices, cooked
My thoughts:
First, this book sly gets around the 5 ingredient thing by creating a different recipe for the creamy avocado spread. I didn't follow it because I had ideas for my own. But I LOVED the idea. I've heard of adding avocados to a sandwich but I'm not a fan. But I am a big fan of adding a healthy avocado spread to my sandwich.
Second, the recipe included helpful information about different types of bacon and I discovered that center-cut bacon is healthier than other cuts. I might have known this but I enjoyed the reminder.
Lastly, this was quite simple and I'm not sure you would even call it a recipe, but I absolutely loved it. It was a fresh idea for me. My lunch was fantastic this week.
That's it for this week! Ya'll don't judge me on that chicken tortilla soup. I promise I can cook :)
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
Olive oil
chopped onion
Garlic clove
Fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
Water
Shredded cooked chicken
Fresh Lime Juice
Chipotle Chile Powder
Diced tomatoes and green chiles
Tortilla strips
My thoughts:
First, I think the 5 ingredient refers to 5 main ingredients or something. Clearly, there are more than five ingredients here.
Second, this recipe was a disaster. It was not good for me but I think it is because I have a different idea of chicken tortilla soup and I should have known that this wouldn't work for me. It was very watery and the tortilla strips kind of sunk quickly to the bottom. Not what I'm accustomed to!
So.... I wanted to present a second recipe because it didn't sit well with me.
Avocado BLT
IngredientsCreamy Avocado Spread
Thin-sliced 15-grain bread
Gourmet salad greens
Tomato Slices
Center-cut bacon slices, cooked
My thoughts:
First, this book sly gets around the 5 ingredient thing by creating a different recipe for the creamy avocado spread. I didn't follow it because I had ideas for my own. But I LOVED the idea. I've heard of adding avocados to a sandwich but I'm not a fan. But I am a big fan of adding a healthy avocado spread to my sandwich.
Second, the recipe included helpful information about different types of bacon and I discovered that center-cut bacon is healthier than other cuts. I might have known this but I enjoyed the reminder.
Lastly, this was quite simple and I'm not sure you would even call it a recipe, but I absolutely loved it. It was a fresh idea for me. My lunch was fantastic this week.
That's it for this week! Ya'll don't judge me on that chicken tortilla soup. I promise I can cook :)
They both sound amazing. I'm obsessed with lime juice and adore avocados.
ReplyDeleteI like avocados when they are made into guacamole :)
DeleteThe soup actually looks good in that picture. Too bad it didn't turn out the ay you wanted it to. And I love BLT's! Not a fan of avaocados though.
ReplyDeleteWhat about guacamole? Cause that's different.
DeleteThis looks like a fun Meme and that sandwich looks divine.
ReplyDeleteIt was ;)
DeleteYUUUUUUUM!
ReplyDeleteI would leave the bacon off the sandwich but everything else goods great!
What?! No bacon on your BLT. Lol.
DeleteWell... the sandwich looks nice - and here in mexico we do add avocado to everything though I don't particularly like it either.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, the soup sounds like a disaster actually, just from the recipe, one day I'll tell you how my mum makes tortilla soup (or, better, black bean soup with tortilla strips, it's awesome), :D
You are going to have to tell me for sure. That soup was a disaster.
DeleteI love avocado on sandwiches. Since I don't eat meat it gives a sandwich a little something extra (creamy) California is all about avocados on everything too!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were a vegetarian! I learn something new every day.
DeleteI may have to try all of these!
ReplyDeleteNot the soup! lol.
DeleteThat food graphic is adorable :) It always surprises me how so many dislike avocados. Personally love them. I really want to try to Avocado BLT now!
ReplyDeleteI like them but not on their own.
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