Recipe Review

I have tried three recipes over the past few months.

The first was Salmon "Bulgogi" with Bok Choy and Mushrooms out of the June Bon Appetit. I skipped the Bok Choy and Mushrooms. Our vote was that "The Best of Alaska" has better recipes. If we ever do a repeat of the recipe, I am skipping the sesame oil or replacing it with olive oil. We thought it brought out a faint fishy taste.

The second recipe was 'Braised or Broiled Pork Chops' out of "Capitol Cuisine Recipes from the Hill A Bipartisan Cookbook" . The sauce and smell are good but the pork chops dried out.

'Dakota Bean Stew' out of Capitol Cuisine is a keeper. I will have to admit to modifying the recipe. I dumped more beans, celery, onion, and pepper in than it called for. If I am chopping I add the whole bell pepper not just part as a general rule. Also, trying to divide 14 ounces out of 20 ounces of beans just isn't something I do. The liquid got reduced. I think there might be a mistake. I don't see how that much liquid fits in a Dutch Oven. It is good and worth a try.