Weekend Cookbook Challenge 37 Roundup and Goodbye

Well, here we are for the 37th and last roundup for the Weekend Cookbook Challenge. I started the challenge as a solo project back in 2005 as a way to cook out of more books in my cookbook collection. After cooking out of 5 of my previously unused cookbooks the WCC was turned into an event that everyone could take part it. And now 37 months and 37 themes later, this is goodbye.

Let's go!


A sweet post and a lovely plate of Seared Tuna with Lime Crust are sent to the final WCC by the wonderful Deb of Kahakai Kitchen. Thanks Deb!


Judy from Judy's Gross Eats has come by to say so long and with her she brings photos of her gorgeous kitchen and some delicious Macaroni and Cheese.


Ok, everyone stay where you are and don't all go running into the kitchen at once to make Pages, Pucks and Pantry and Mrs. L's Pan Fried Angel Food Cake. Um, yum.


I don't want to alarm anyone, but I think Hell may have frozen over.......Lis sent in a post for WCC! Oh just teasing. But seriously, her Romanian Garlicky Ground Meat Sausages (Carnatzlach) with Sour Pickle Vinaigrette and Roasted Red Peppers looks stunning, and she says nice things about me, she's awesome!


My beautiful friend Mary from The Sour Dough has written a lovely post for the end of WCC. The WCC is actually how Mary and I "met", for which I will forever be grateful. Her Cappuccino White Chocolate Chunk Bread looks good, but is not nearly as sweet as her.


My friend Ruth from Once Upon a Feast has made what she calls her most romantic dinner for the final WCC - Bife a Poruguesa. Thank you Ruth!


Jenny from All Things Edible share these pretty Caramel Dumplings, a recipe from her Grandmother.


I could never thank Michelle from Je Mange la Ville enough for her participation over the 3 years of WCC. Her beautiful Tarte au Citron is a lovely goodbye.


I am working on finding the perfect Bloody Mary. It's a tough job, but I'm up to the challenge.


You are for sure going to want to check out these raw vegan brownies from TriniGourmet! They look great.


Another one from me - Setas Salteadas Con Jamon Y Allioli. If you like mushrooms and ham, you'll want to try this.


This Mexican Chicken and Corn Chowder is well loved by Cynthia and her family at Diary of a Glad Housewife. Mmmmmm, corn.


LadyConcierge sends us this simply lovely Valentine's Day Cheesecake. Thanks LC!


Joanne at Eats Well With Others posted this crazy colorful Caramelized Sweet Potato, Garlic, and Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese and Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan. Yum!


Here's my Pulled Pork from Rachel Ray magazine. I've got a freezer full of shredded pork now. What could be better?

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A thousand thank yous to everyone who ever posted for WCC, hosted, suggested ideas, and came by to check out our efforts. I so appreciate all you have done and thanks for joining me over the past few years for Weekend Cookbook Challenge.

It was so much fun. I miss it already.

The Final Weekend Cookbook Challenge

I had decided a couple of months ago that it was time to wind down Weekend Cookbook challenge. Last month was actually going to be the last one, but I got sidetracked and distracted and moved it to this month. It has been great fun running WCC for the past 3 years, but the time has come. Originally I was not going to say anything, just write a thank you and goodbye in the round up, but after chatting with a couple of WCC regulars this weekend, they argued I should give some advance warning in case anyone wanted to take part one last time. Because I've already contacted the next 3 people that were slated to host and told them it was all over, and again, because I think it's time to say goodbye, I don't want to do another challange. But what I'm going to do is extend this one.

So, join me in saying goodbye to Weekend Cookbook Challenge! Challenge 37 has been extended to March 15. The theme is Love, but we've never really been about rules here. Do what you like! Send your posts to me by March 15 at iliketocook AT shaw DOT ca.

WCC 36 Round up and Theme for 37

Good morning everyone, and happy February! Who can believe it's already February? Not me. I decided this morning that, seeing as I have failed epically on my 09 resolutions already (every year I make resolutions and abandon them quickly, however this year for some reason that bothers me) that February is the new January and I'm having a do-over. Who's with me?

Moving on, thanks to everyone who joined me in January for Weekend Cookbook Challenges 36th challenge. Thanks to non-blog-owner-but-reader-of-mine-Lynn for suggesting the challenge for January. Our challenge was 5 Ingredients or Less, and we've got some great stuff. Let's start with:


Rene at Pages, Pucks and Pantry. Thanks Rene for sharing this yummy Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce for dumplings/potstickers/anything you'd like. Looks great!


Check out this interesting smoothie - Banana Basil Smoothie from TriniGourmet. And she liked it! Bananas and basil, who would have thought.


I can't wait to make this for dinner - Broccoli and Cheese Calzone from Joanne at Eats Well With Others.


I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the ingredient list in this Hot and Sour Pork from Jenny at All Things Edible. But Jenny liked it, so there you go.


gaga of gaga in the kitchen shows us how to make scallion pancakes. Pretty cool!


mimi on the move shares these gorgeous honey shortbread cookies.


Judy's Gross Eats went crazy with 3 dishes! Check out her polenta lasagna with smoked mozzarella, eggplant stuffed with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted green beans and kalamata olives.


I made 2 dishes this month, but this one - fake n bake chicken - actually had 6 ingredients because I forgot how to count.


Deb from Kahakai Kitchen is back again with some lovely looking Indian Potato Pancakes. Mmmm!


I'm drooling over these Fries from Navita and her blog Zaayeka. Who told her potatos are my favorite food???


Here's my second dish and I really liked this one alot - Spring Peas with Lettuce and Mint.


This sounds like a perfect dish for this time of year - Red Lentil recipe from Sudeshna from Here I Cook.

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Thank you all again - everything looks wonderful! If I have made any errors, please let me know.

I am hosting WCC for February, and I hope you will all forgive me for my corny theme - Love.

For those interested in joining me for Weekend Cookbook Challenge for the first time, it's pretty easy. Find a recipe that fits the monthly theme. You can use a recipe from a cookbook, magazine, website, your Mom, whatever. Make it, blog about it with a picture and the recipe (if you like) and email me a link to your post by February 28. I'll have the roundup posted a couple of days after that. My email is iliketocook AT shaw DOT ca.

Feel free to interpret the theme any way you'd like. You could cook from a cookbook you love, or with an ingredient you love. Or use your most loved kitchen appliance! Try out a new recipe for the one you love, whatever you want.

And as always, anyone who would like to suggest an idea for a future challenge or would like to host a month, drop me a note.

Cheers!