Hits and Misses

[Joan]

I can't remember who got me started keeping a monthly record of Hits & Misses, but I have been doing it since 2005. I just finished doing last months (July) and was happy to see that we made 16 new recipes in July and made 7 of our Tried & True ones. Of the new ones, 7 received a Very Good rating, 4 got a Good, 3 got a OK, and 2 got a NO. Thanks for reading. lol

 

[Joan]

bump (for later use)

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES - March 2022

EXCELLENT

Lime and Ponzu Carne Asada Marinade
Curried Beef Stew with Potatoes, Shallots and Malt Vinegar

VERY GOOD

Filipino-Inspired Adobo Chicken Thighs
Creamy Three-Meat Ragu with Burrata & Pappardelle

O.K.

Cuban Pork Burgers

T & T

Cider-Grilled Pork Porterhouse
Pork Picadillo
Taco's
German-Style Turkey Burgers
Grilled Corn in the Style of Oaxaca
Barbecued Raspberry-Hoisin Chicken
Pork Chops with Sweet-and-Sour Cider Glaze

Well, looks like we made more of our older recipes than our new ones. What did you all make in March and do you rate them?

 

[RLittle]

Joan…..We don’t really document what we cook. Seems like a great idea though. I have to say that your list is impressive. That all sounds amazing!

 

[Joan]

Joan…..We don’t really document what we cook. Seems like a great idea though. I have to say that your list is impressive. That all sounds amazing!

Thank you, that is very kind of you. I did my first list back in 2006 and just got a kick out of it, I have been doing it ever since, (well, I did miss a few months at the beginning. lol) I also have saved all of those recipes.

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES - April 2022

VERY GOOD
Bacon & Cheese Chicken Medley
Crescent Cristo Sandwich Loaf
Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers
Almost-Famous Steak Taco Salad
Asian Light (steak in lettuce leaves)

GOOD
Teriyaki Beef Kebabs
Old Bay Shrimp Scampi
Curried Spinach-Filled Chicken Breasts
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Gingered Jezebel Sauce
True Grits with Cheese
My Juicy Lucy

T & T (made again)
Zesty Carnitas Tacos
Island Marinade
Squash Fritters

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES - MAY 2022

VERY GOOD
Citrus Poached Chicken Breasts
Garbanzo Bean Salad with Crispy Shallots
Lemon Barbecue Sauce (marinated shrimp)
Lemon Marinade for Steaks
Char Siu (Brett)
Apple Ricotta Brunch Biscuits
Chicken Breasts with Fontina and Prosciutto
Santa Maria Roast Beef
Spiced Pork Patties with Spring Greens

GOOD
Orange Waffles With Orange Currant Sauce
Happy Roast Chicken
Chicken Mole Tacos
Beef Braciole Skewers with Bread and Lemons

O.K.
Classic Tuscan Flatbread
Pork Tenderloin with Onion Marmalade and Zesty Rice

NO
Monroe County-Style Pork Chops

T & T (tried and true)
Char Siu (Brian)
Taco's
Scottish Bubbles and Squeak
Grill-Roasted Pork Shoulder Cuban-Style
True Grits with Cheese

 

[Rich Dahl]

Nice work, just the titles sound great. Me I can't rember what I had for breakfast 4 hours ago.

 

[Joan]

Rich, I can't either. That is why I keep a list of what we had every month. Or I should say, keep a list of recipes we use. I don't need a recipe to keep track of what we have for breakfast Sunday mornings, it is always BLT's, my request.

If you or anyone else that would like a copy of a recipe posted above, that is not already posted on this site, please let me know, very happy to oblige.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I’m way too lazy for that, thankfully I don’t seem to have as many misses as I used to.

 

[Joan]

I’m way too lazy for that, thankfully I don’t seem to have as many misses as I used to.

Yes, thank goodness, most of the recipes we try do wind up getting a very good rating. I felt bad giving the pork chops a NO rating. It wasn't the recipes fault (I don't think) as much as it was the quality of the pork chops. Gosh, I miss how pork USED to taste!!!!!!!

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES - JUNE 2022

EXCELLANT
Fajitas

VERY GOOD
Summer Minestrone with Pesto
Pork Mojo
Spicy Orange Beef
Tropical Chicken Salad
Spicy Georgian Peach Vinegar *
Apple Pancake *
Baked Cauli-Tots
Pico De Gallo Relish

GOOD
Pasta & Zucchini
Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Tangerines
Tuscan Bean Soup
California Casserole

OK
Cheesy Egg English Muffins
Blue Cheese and Steak Sandwiches

*posted on TVWBB site

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES JULY 2022

EXCELLENT
Orange-Curry Beef Kabobs *

VERY GOOD
Puffy Omelet With Orange Sauce *
Cider-Glazed Chicken Wings With Apple Salad
Turmeric-Spiced Chicken With Tomato-Avocado Salsa
BBQ Wings With Pomegranate Glaze *
Braised "Red Cooked" Pork Shanghai Style

GOOD
Chicken Gruyere Tavern On The Green
Stars and Stripes Barbecue Ribs *
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Crock-Pot Stuffed Pasta Shells

OK
Crispy Grilled Wings

T & T
Bombay Chicken Wings *
Blue Cheese Cole Slaw *
Squash Fritters *
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Baked Macaroni and Cheese *

* posted on TVWBB site

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES - AUGUST 2022

EXCELLENT
Lemon Raspberry Muffins

VERY GOOD
Greek Chicken with Pasta Salad
Key West Citrus Barbecue Sauce *
Kielbasa with Jelly Sauce
Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing *

GOOD
Breakfast "Burgers"

* posted on TVWBB

 

[Joan]

Just a few. Won't bore you with why!

HITS AND MISSES - SEPTEMBER 2022

VERY GOOD

All-Purpose Pork Shoulder
Steak with Cherry Tapenade

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES - OCTOBER 2022

VERY GOOD
Acorn Squash
Za'atar (spice blend)
Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Pearl Couscous
Chicken Fried Chops
Bavarian Sauerbraten

GOOD
Chicken Roasted Wings with Teriyaki-Orange Sauce
Banana Streusel Muffins
Piccata with Rice and Saffron Sauce (pork)
Chicken Thighs with Sweet Apricot-Hoisin Glaze
Russian Onion and Pork Kebabs

OK
Hawaiian Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Cheesesteak Salad


T & T
Beer Marinated Chicken Tacos

 

[Joan]

HITS AND MISSES - NOVEMBER 2022

EXCELLENT
Cumin-Crusted Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos *

VERY GOOD
Barbecued Char Siu *

GOOD
Oniony Brothy Beans
Moon Gate Orange Chicken
Individual Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese

T & T
Ground Beef Cuban Creole Style (Picadillo) *
Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
Mandarin Orange French Toast *
Firecracker Wings
Meat Marinade

*posted on TVWBB