Cooking Resolutions

It seems most people either like New Year's resolutions or they don't...not too many people are riding the fence on this one. I happen to like setting goals for myself each year. Some work out and some don't fair so well, but it is always nice to take a look at my life and see where improvements can be made.

This year I have made a few goals for each area of my life. Instead of boring you with all of them, I thought I would share my cooking resolutions.

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Last year I planned out a massive list of things I wanted to learn to cook through 2010. Looking back, I didn't do too hot. I kind of forgot about it somewhere through the year, and only completed about half of the list.

This year is going to be different. I am shooting for just a few cooking resolutions, and hopefully I will be successful at them. Here they are...

1. Cook healthier foods that taste good

2. Create more of my own recipes

That's it...I'm keeping it simple!

Now I want to hear from you!

Are you trying to eat healthier? Are you cooking your way through a new cookbook? Do you want to master homemade bread or begin cake decorating? Are you planning to start gardening?

Cooking Resolutions

I can't believe it is 2010 already! 2009 was a great year for me, but it sure was a blur. I am hoping that 2010 will turn out even better! I have lots of New Year's Resolutions this year (both personal, bloggy, and cooking)- and I am committed to making them happen.

I promised earlier this week that I would post my "cooking" resolutions, and cross them off when they are completed. I cook all the time and love it, but there are still many things I don't know how to make or I just want to find that perfect recipe.

I am asking you to consider making a list of your own of things you want to learn in the kitchen. I don't know, but for me, if I don't make a list of goals I will always put them off. It doesn't have to be a list a mile long like mine, but maybe it will be! It doesn't have to be just recipes...it could be to lower your grocery budget, start freezer cooking, menu plan, start couponing, etc. Feel free to leave a comment with your "kitchen/cooking resolutions", I really love to hear from you all. So, on with my list...be warned-mine is really long...

Gourmet Pizza (Greek, southwest, ranch...)
Pizza Sauce (I need to find the perfect one)
Flatbread
Tortillas
Croissants
Pita bread
Roasted Chicken with vegetables
Chinese Food
Real Mexican Food
Homemade Pasta
Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (love the one at Panera)
Fish (I am trying to make myself like it) (update...don't like it, I tried very hard)
Baklava
Chipotle Mayo (I LOVE it!)
California Chicken Sandwich (copycat of BJ'S)
Meatballs
Brussels sprouts
Crepes (with nutella...we became addicted to Nutella in Europe)
Gyro (or at least a version of one )
French Food
Mousse
Shredded Pork Tacos


I know it is a long list, and it is going to keep me very busy! Hmmm...which one do I start on first!