5 Star Foodie Makeover: Upgraded Classic Recipes
Natasha of 5 Star Foodie challenged ten bloggers to makeover a classic dish using at least one of our ingredients. All ten bloggers delivered, but in the end Lazaro Cooks! took the cake, er, Black Cod fillets & Fresh Wild Mushrooms.
Check out the below links for their innovative twists on some of your favorite dishes.
Citron et Vanille: Vegetarian Cassoulet with Trout Beans & Wild Mushrooms
Sippity Sup: Turkish Lamb Kabobs with Pistachios and Soft Herb Salad
Salty Seattle: Steak Diane & Fennel Pollen Saffron Ice Cream
Flanboyant Eats: Saffron White Beans with Mushroom Medley & Seared Halibut
Healthy Delicious: Individual Fruit Pies
Cake, Batter & Bowl: Fennel Pollen & Ginger Salmon with Coconut Lentils
Lazaro Cooks: Cuban Fish & Chips
Taste With the Eyes: Contemporary Bistro Duck & Wild Mushrooms
Ravenous Couple: Coconut Jelly
Tangled Noodle: Chicken with Sweet Corn Sauce
Many thanks to all 10 bloggers. And, many many thanks to Natasha for conceptualizing and hosting this delicious event.








Great contest & I can’t help loving Chicken with Sweet Corn sauce! Those old fashioned mom comfort food makeovers make me happy.
September 7th, 2010 at 9:04 amTough choice. I voted but won’t say for whom. Good luck to all!
September 7th, 2010 at 3:16 pmGood luck to all!
September 7th, 2010 at 5:09 pmGah, this is HARD! Every dish sounds fabulous. I voted though! May the best dish win!
September 8th, 2010 at 2:16 amIt was an honor to be a part of this fun summer makeover event!
September 8th, 2010 at 9:52 amAnd thanks for the wonderful goodies Justin!
Lori Lynn