Musings: Croque Monsieur

Ready for a little springtime in Paris, oui? We’ll be posting this recipe Thursday, April 23. Until then, please post any questions, issues, suggestions or thoughts on substitutions.

Musings: Savory Coeur a la Creme

Has anyone tried this month’s Bonus Recipe Challenge already? Are you substituting Cross and Blackwell Major Grey’s chutney for something different, or did you find it? Post any thoughts, questions, suggestions or issues here! We’ll be posting this recipe Thursday, April 16.

April BRC

If you’re wondering whether Rebecca’s Barefoot on a Budget challenge is in place of our regularly scheduled BRC recipes, you’ve come to the right place.  The “Budget” challenge, in fact is not in place of BRC; it is a separate challenge we’ve implemented with the intention of moving through Ina’s recipes a little quicker – [...]

BB Going Virtual

As some of you know, BMK of Reservations Not Required and I (Tara) cooked March’s Chicken Piccata recipe together using Skype, a free web-based video conference service.  Let me tell you, we had a blast!  With the success of this attempt, we want you to get involved!  Think of it as a way to connect [...]

Barefoot on a Budget Challenge: Lobster Cobb Salad Rolls!

The vote was close, but the first Barefoot on a Budget Challenge recipe will be the Lobster Cobb Salad Rolls!
Your Mission: Take Ina’s recipe for Lobster Cobb Salad Rolls, and make it more budget-friendly. You can …
•Change the ingredients. (You DO NOT have to use lobster or even seafood.)
•Change the format of the recipe (i.e. [...]

Musings: Chinese Chicken Salad

So, we’re kicking off April with McKenzie’s pick: Chinese Chicken Salad. Have you made this one before? Trying any substitutions? Any questions? The date for posting this one is Thursday, April 9.

New Challenge: Barefoot on a Budget!

This month has an extra Thursday, so we wanted to throw out an extra challenge:
Can YOU do Barefoot on a Budget?
For months, many of us have chased down Ina’s recommended gourmet ingredients and tried to replicate her recipes down to the pricey cocoa powder. But for this challenge, we’re going to vote on one [...]

April Recipes

Please excuse this post being a little late.  I’ve been sick in bed with a stomach flu since Monday…it’s been a long week!  Needless to say, I think you’ll all be very happy with April’s BB recipe choices – two very lovely choices to kick off the Spring!
Be sure to check in again tomorrow for [...]