You’ve probably noticed from my weekly menu plans that I cook a lot of new recipes. Pinterest is my cooking Bible, and it makes so easy to find a recipe for any whim, including any ingredient, and at any skill level. But I think its good to reflect on what I’ve been cooking to make sure I remember what was good and what was bad! Sometimes a recipe is “bad” because the end result doesn’t taste good. Sometimes it’s “bad” because, while it may have been tasty, it wasn’t worth the effort. And sometimes a recipe is fine but just isn’t something I’m likely to make again. I try to remember to re-pin recipes I love on my Pinterest board called “Recipe Rockstars,” but I’m not always consistent about it, so it’s a good practice for me to revisit and share my finds with you here!
Here are a few rockstars from recent weeks that I should remember to include in my meal plans in the future:
[Sesame Tofu](http://userealbutter.com/2013/01/24/sesame-tofu-recipe/)
Cornstarch is the secret to the universe, y'all! These little cubes of tofu come out so crispy and the sauce just gloms right onto them. I feel like I get every pan in the kitchen dirty, and the recipe doesn't really make for leftovers, but it's worth it every now and then because it's so good.
[Oven-Roasted Potatoes, Sausage, and Peppers](http://lilasapron.com/2011/10/07/oven-roasted-sausages-potatoes-and-peppers/)
Who knew that I liked banana peppers?! I skipped them one time and discovered that their tang and crunch really make this recipe. It's so easy but hearty and good.
[Spinach-Artichoke Dip](http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/06/the-best-spinach-artichoke-dip-ever/)
The Pioneer Woman's recipes tend to be more involved than I like, but this one was simpler than most. I took it to a party and it got rave reviews. However, I spent like $20 just on the cheese for this dip, so bear that in mind!
[Italian Wonderpot](http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/05/italian-wonderpot/)
I didn't feel like I got this exactly right when I made it, but it was close enough to a homerun that I want to try it again and perfect it. What a delicious concept: yumminess and soft noodles all cooked together in a pot!
[Baked Cheddar Eggs](http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baked-cheddar-eggs---potatoes?keycode=ZPIN1113)
A second potato recipe on this list, from the girl who says she can't cook a potato! This was creamy and delicious, and really easy. Win, win, and win.
[Creamy Coleslaw](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/creamy-cole-slaw-recipe.html?soc=sharingpinterest)
I feel like usually coleslaw is either tangy OR vinegar-y, but this one is both! And it holds up well; I portioned the leftovers out with our lunches over a few days.
[Chicken, Bacon, and Rice Soup](http://www.plainchicken.com/2014/02/chicken-bacon-rice-soup.html)
I could skip the bacon in this but overall this was the epitome of comfort food. It has a can of cream of celery soup in it and you don't want to be a snob and skip that ingredient. It added a little pep to the broth and made it just a little thick and creamy. So good!
Given how often I cook new recipes instead of old, let's not talk about the number of printed out/ripped-from-a-magazine recipes I have that I never look at! And not to mention the cookbooks! Oh la la! But I feed us well and, for the most part, I have fun cooking, and so I think that's what matters.
**Have you cooked anything delicious lately?**
