In an effort to shake things up, I have been trying lots of new recipes. I have gotten all my fall issues of my cooking magazines. Lots of seasonal ingredients, lots of warm, cozy foods for the colder weather. Only problem - once I finish cooking, I don't want to eat any of it.
I tried a "taste of autumn soup." It involved roasted apples, carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes and then blending them all into a bisque. Sounds great right? Only problem - I don't like sweet potatoes or parsnips. Why would I want a soup that has those flavors? I made a new variation on vegetarian chili. But I really like the recipe I used last year for vegetarian chili and this one was much too spicy. I don't know what I thinking when I picked out butternut squash panzanella. I'm not a fan of butternut squash! I hate all the effort in cutting and cooking it, not to mention it tastes like soap to me.
In my attempts to keep things interesting, I am forgetting the most basic fact - I am cooking a meal to eat. Sure we need variety in our meals, and it is always a good idea to try new things. But there is nothing wrong with sticking to a few familiar choices. Familiar is not bad; comfort food is comforting because you know what to expect. I don't need to try every exotic ingredient or fad flavor. Concentrate on what we like and keep it nutritious. Don't be afraid of new recipes but don't expect to get a new tongue.
Tonight? Pasta and beans. Everyone likes that.
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