Chosen by a self-proclaimed picky eater (Nest Caitlin), these recipes are a safe bet when you've got a finicky guest coming to dinner.
Ricotta with Garlic and Herbs
This is a great starter for a picky crowd, who doesn't love bread and cheese? Get all 4 recipes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, rosemary, and thyme
1/4 cup heavy cream
12 slices French bread, toasted or grilled
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Smear a 1-quart casserole with the olive oil. In a large bowl, stir the ricotta together with the salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and cream. Transfer to the casserole. Bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is creamy and hot. Serve with the French bread slices.
Recipe Courtesy of The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever by Beatrice Ojakangas (Chronicle Books 2008)
Photo: Courtesy of Best Casserole Cookbook
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BubbleJ
This in not picky eater friendly! As a picky eater, I wouldn't eat it! I'm dairy free tho, so I couldn't eat it anyway. If you are having a picky eater over ask them what they eat. They probably won't be offended, they know they are picky and will be flattered that you are trying to cater for them!
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Kieffa08
I agree, this is not a picky eater proof item. Picker eaters don't usually like there food to be blended all together into sauce, spread, or paste. Keep it simple and separated so they will become interested in adding to a simple dish. Try pasta or toasted bread with items that can be added on after butter, shredded cheese, raw veggies (not seasoned), and side shakers such as salt, pepper, and miss dash no salt options.
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lmsquadritolaux
I have to disagree that this is a "picky-eater proof menu". My father-in-law won't touch anything with garlic or spices. Everything has to be plain....forget any kind of sauce...he hates it. It's "crap" or "slop" as he always says! Salad...no dressing. Noodles have to be plain...no sauce. Meat...practically burnt and way overcooked. I'm Sicilian, everything has spices and sauces in my kitchen!!! Going out to eat is a nightmare...he always makes a scene if there is a speck of parsley on his plate. This menu looks great to me but I wouldn't say it's "picky-eater proof"
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soccerbride21
No, you're not an idiot - they seem to have missed the last half of the recipe where you add in the milk and eggs and combine the ingredients together and how long to bake for. After some googling I would try ~ 60 minutes for baking time. That seems to be the norm for made-from-scratch pound cakes.
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chiungypoo
Am I just an idiot, or does the Brown Sugar Pound Cake recipe not tell you how long to bake for??
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KatNov
For this particular recipe, I would suggest using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth so that it's vegetarian-friendly. Chicken broth is easy to substitute, and then everyone can eat it!