October Cooking Club Menu and Recipes

[Vanquisher]

Menu

French Onion Soup
Roasted Beets with Walnut Gorganzola Dressing
Pumpkin Buttermilk Bundt Cake

I think I'll just do these three things for the first month. October is half over, and lets see what kind of response we get. That, and I just couldn't find any inspiration for more dishes. Also, I have not tried any of these dishes, so I cannot vouch for them. That's why it's an adventure.

http://www.cookography.com/2008/the-...nion-soup-ever

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...ressing-100673

http://www.medicalspouse.com/forums/...ad.php?t=38758

[Sheherezade]

Yum. Next week for me.

[Phoebe]

Sounds great! I wish I could get my family to eat the choices.

[Sheherezade]

I'm not sure about the beets. I can't do cheese and I know the kids won't eat them-- so I may sub in something or supplement with grilled sandwiches.

They will try the soup - and gobble up the dessert.

I'm shooting for Sunday or Monday. Thanks, Heidi!

I made the pumpkin buttermilk cake yesterday. It didn't turn out well - too much butter maybe? Or I did use homemade pureed pumpkin, possibly it wasn't as thick as canned? It tasted good, it was just very dense and almost wet (even though I let it cook another 5-10 minutes). Any ideas Annie?

I can't wait to try the French Onion Soup recipe. DH and I both love it. Will pick up the ingredients today.

I'll probably pass on the beets. Sadly, no one here would probably eat them.

[Meenah]

I'm off to the grocery store in a few minutes.

[DCJenn]

Probably Saturday night- Sunday night is now permanently ruined by poker night.

Jenn

[Meenah]

I started the soup. The onions are in the oven and smell oh so yummy.

[alison]

Nellie lives the closest to me. So, you said you want me there on Sunday or Monday?

Have fun, ladies! I can't wait to see the pictures.

You pick or I will happily feed you both days.

[Meenah]

I promise I won't keep posting over and over again, but can I just say how happy I am!!!!!! SadI know. The onions are in the oven, and I am cleaning the beets. I'll finish everything tomorrow. I'm saving the cake for Saturday. If I don't have a bundt pan can I use something else, or should I suck it up and buy one? I have never been a baker and am seriously lacking in baking supplies. I'll have to see if Amy has one.

If you can, try to use a bundt pan. I think they are less than or around $20 at Target or Bed Bath and Beyond. I'm glad you are enjoying it, Luanne. I can't wait to hear how it turns out!

This sounds great. I just found out beets are in my CSA box next week. I typically sub them out as I am not a fan, but the recipe looks good enough that I'm going to give it a try.

When my husband finally comes home I'm going to run screaming from the house directly to the Le Cruset outlet and buy myself a dutch oven just so I can make the soup properly.