12 in '12 Challenge

I might as well come clean.  I am a recipe hoarder.  There are just too many ideas and foods to try, and not enough time (therefore, I started this blog as a way to store everything!).  So for the year 2012, I thought it would be fun to finally try some of the recipes (12 of them) that I have always wanted to try.  So here is my list, my inspirations, and my progress!  Challenge yourself to try something new today!

1.       Gnocchi

2.       Marshmallows - MADE! YUM!

http://bakedbree.com/vanilla-bean-marshmallows

3.       Pie Crust (from scratch)

4.       Pulled Pork (simplest recipe that I've ever messed up.  I will try again!)

5.       Danish

http://annies-eats.com/2010/11/16/spiced-apple-cream-cheese-danish-braid/

6.       Braised Short Ribs (like Wolfgang Puck)

7.       Caramel Corn

http://annies-eats.com/2009/11/18/caramel-corn/

Done and it was delicious!!

8.       French Onion Soup (from a cooking class I took once)

9.       Sofrito from scratch/Arroz con Pollo

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/01/arroz-con-pollo-lightened-up.html

10.   French Baguette

http://annies-eats.com/2010/09/16/french-baguettes/

11.   Pastitsio (I sometimes with I was Greek.  When I eat this)

http://ellysaysopa.com/2009/02/25/pastitsio-slightly-revamped/

12.   Risotto

http://www.deliciousorchardsnj.com/welcome/recipearchive/risotto-chicken-parmesan-peas.php