Top 100

I think the main problem with my lack of blogging isn't that I don't cook (double negative?). Quite the contrary... I am constantly experimenting in the kitchen. I think my main issue is organization. When I decide to make something, I rarely remember to take pictures, write notes, or do anything that would be conducive to the actual blog writing process. Then when I look at the finished product I inevitably think, "Sh*t! The blog!" So I have come up with a solution: a Top 100 list. The other night I focused on thinking up 100 dishes that I have always wanted to cook. Hopefully this list will help me to organize my blog and also broaden my culinary horizons. So without further ado, my Top 100 (in no particular order):

1. Nunnie's Apple Pie

2. Bagels

3. Baklava

4. Naan

5. Croissants

6. Clafloutis

7. Donuts

8. Popovers

9. Gingerbread

10. French Macarons

11. Cannoli

12. Funnel Cake

13. Baked Alaska

14. Creme Brulee

15. Fruit Tarte and/or Tarte Noir

16. Danish

17. Pineapple Upside Down Cake

18. German Chocolate Cake

19. Cheesecake (successfully... AHEM, Mike)

20. Pecan Pie

21. Ravioli

22. Pizza Dough

23. Cabbage Rolls

24. Stuffed Peppers

25. Crepes

26. Quiche

27. Sushi

28. Knish

29. Lemon Meringue Pie

30. Fish Tacos

31. Biscotti

32. Ricotta Cheese

33. Tart Tatin

34.  Duck Confit

35. Fish en Papillote

36. English Toffee

37. Lobster

38. Shrimp Boil

39. Jam

40. Key Lime Pie

41. Pad Thai

42. Shrimp Curry

43. Brisket

44. Kentucky Hot Brown

45. Beef Wellington

46. Pavlova

47. Marshmallows

48. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

49. Tres Leches Cake

50. Whoopie Pies

51. Molten Chocolate Cake

52. Scones

53. Pasta Fagioli

54. Coq Au Vin

55. Paella

56. Crabcakes

57. Sourdough Bread

58. Empenadas

59. Country White Bread

60. Grilled Pizza

61. Pralines

63. Challah Bread

64. Chicken and Dumplings

65. Potato Soup

66. Seafood Bisque

67. French Fries

68. Bananas Foster

69. Lady Locks

70. Fudge

71. Sweet Potato Pie

72. Chocolate Mousse

73. Éclair

74. Pierogies

75. Baked Pears

76. Mozzarella Sticks

77. Carrot Cake

78. Chinese Steamed Cake

79. Stuffed Grape Leaves

80. Gnocchi

81. Panna Cotta

82. Red Velvet Cake

83. Fried Green Tomatoes

84. Madeleines

85. Dutch Baby

86. Rice Pudding

87. Meringues

88. Pound Cake

89. Fondue

90. Shortbread Cookies

91. Home-made Noodles

92. Candied Ginger

93. Soufflé

94. Shoo Fly Pie

95. Spaetzle

96. Potato Pancakes

97. Greek Yogurt

98. Braised Short Ribs

99. Roast Chicken

100. Tamale

I will probably add to this periodically because I am sure that there are foods that I have forgot or haven't even heard of yet. However, I think that this is a good starting point.

-Lauran

P.S. I think that I should just start my posts with "Dear Mike" as I am pretty sure you're the only one reading this. :) Love you!