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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.



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6 Responses to “5 Star Foodie Makeover: Upgraded Classic Recipes”

  1. 1
    Dee says:

    Great contest & I can’t help loving Chicken with Sweet Corn sauce! Those old fashioned mom comfort food makeovers make me happy.

  2. 2
    Joan Nova says:

    Tough choice. I voted but won’t say for whom. Good luck to all!

  3. 3
    denise @ quickies on the dinner table says:

    Good luck to all!

  4. 4
    sophia says:

    Gah, this is HARD! Every dish sounds fabulous. I voted though! May the best dish win!

  5. 5
    Lori Lynn says:

    It was an honor to be a part of this fun summer makeover event!
    And thanks for the wonderful goodies Justin!
    Lori Lynn