There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Testing - Cucumber Salad

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/external/Onion-Cucumber-Salad-1209961
  1. The original recipe is quite tart, so Ben added some sugar. I'm not sure how much, therefore I'm continuing to test.
  2. Yep, it needed even more sugar. Upped from 2 tsps to 2 Tbsps, we liked it. Let's see if it works again, next time.
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried dill
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tbsps sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 6 cups sliced)
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (sweet onion may be substituted)

  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
  2. Add sliced cucumbers and onion to a large bowl and toss with dressing.
If needed, add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cover refrigerated until ready to serve.

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