Paula 1/21/26 Paula 1/21/26

Beef Stew

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Book: Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines Chapter: Dinner Overall Score: 12/12 Recommended? Over the past few years, every time I’ve made a new beef stew recipe, I’ve silently asked it, “Are you the one?” The one that becomes the go-to, comforting dish for any chilly day. I’ve made a lot of just-okay beef stew. But this recipe. It really might be the one! Look at that perfect overall score! I even jotted down a (very unserious) poem about it while we were eating. I think you should make it, too! And maybe write a poem while you’re at it?

Paula 6/9/25 Paula 6/9/25

Hand-Rolled Ravioli

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Book:  America’s Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary TV Show Cookbook 

Chapter: Pasta

Overall Score: 9/12

Recommended? It depends! If you like making ravioli for a quick dinner, this isn’t for you! If making homemade pasta interests you, then I 100% recommend this recipe! Despite giving it a Process score of 1 - Question Your Sanity, I’ve made it three times in six months. It’s that special! 

Paula 4/22/25 Paula 4/22/25

Chocolate-Toffee Meringue Cookies

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Book: My Vermont Table  by Gesine Bullock-Prado  

Chapter: Winter

Overall Score: 9/12

Recommended? I’ve seen a lot of recipes touted as “brownie” cookies, but none of them quite capture that quintessential crackly brownie crust the way these do. These cookies literally shine! Don’t worry about the fact that they’re from the Winter chapter. Make them in any (every!) season. When your heart can’t decide whether you want a cookie or a brownie, get the best of both worlds by making these.

Paula 4/1/25 Paula 4/1/25

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Peach Sauce

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Book: America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook 

Chapter: How to Cook Meat

Overall Score: 10/12

Recommended? Wow - yes! Make this for a dinner party or any celebration. It takes a while, but it is relatively hands-off. And the peach sauce? I’d recommend that sauce even if you don’t make the pork. Check out the leftover report for an idea + sneak peek at the next recipe in the project!