The 2nd round results from the meaty category are in! Here’s where we’re at:
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Beef Gyros |
Recipe:
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Prep time/ease of ingredients
(10 points) |
Likeliness of making it again
(30 points) |
Overall flavor (50 points)
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Value $ (10 points)
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10
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25
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40
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3
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10
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30
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50
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8
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Recipe 1 notes and review:
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Recipe 2 notes and review:
We will definitely be making this again. |
Final Score:
Beef Gyros: 98
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Roast Beef Sliders |
Recipe:
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Prep time/ease of ingredients* (10 points)
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Likeliness of making it again* (30 points)
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Overall flavor* (50 points)
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Value $* (10 points)
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10
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27
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45
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8
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9
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22
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40
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8
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Recipe 1 notes:
This was a breeze to throw together in the morning before work. It was flavorful and a hit with the whole family. Next time I make it I will probably leave out the banana pepper rings and juice. For I was the only one who ate the peppers and everyone did not like the tartness the pepper juice brought to the dipping sauce. I will be making it again though!!
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Recipe 2 notes:
This recipe was simple and smelled delicious. However the paprika taste was over powering the other flavors. The ribs were tender. I used bottled bbq sauce and my family would of prefered the homemade kind. We had no leftovers!! I will make it again using homemade bbq sauce and less or no paprika.
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Dipping Roast Beef Sliders: 90
Fork Tender Ribs: 79
Review by Tiffanee
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Pork Salad |
Recipe:
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Prep time/ease of ingredients
(10 points) |
Likeliness of making it again
(30 points) |
Overall flavor (50 points)
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Value $ (10 points)
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6
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25
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42
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9
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10
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18
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35
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9
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Recipe 1 notes and review:
The hardest part of the recipe
was the ingredients list. I couldn’t find the Shirley J seasonings (looked up closest retailer…. 3 states over), so I had to use Lipton Onion mix and regular chicken bouillon. Also, there were no approximate amounts to use for the seasonings, but what I did use came out tasty. While the meat was good on the salad, it was even better the next day on a roll with swiss cheese, ham, and pickle relish (modified Cuban sandwich)! |
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Recipe 2 notes and review:
This was the easiest recipe in the world to make. Perfect for a weekday. I managed to get everything in the crock
pot while the morning coffee was brewing. The flavors were too mild for my taste, but that is easily fixed with hot salsa and enchilada sauce. The only downside I see to this recipe is that it makes a lot of shredded beef, and I couldn’t think of any good leftover recipes besides repeating something Mexican. Good thing I love Mexican food. |
Final Score:
Pork Salad: 82
Beef Tostadas: 72
Review by Molly
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Cafe Rio Shredded Beef |
Recipe:
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Prep time/ease of ingredients (10 pts)
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Likeliness of making it again (30 pts)
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Overall flavor (50 pts)
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Value $ (10 pts)
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10
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30
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49
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10
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10
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30
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50
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10
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Recipe 1 notes and review:
This was super easy to make. Unfortunately, my go-to taste testing
husband is on a business trip this week, so I had to rely on my taste buds
alone…or so I thought! Our 1 1/2 year old ate most of my leftovers! I
guess he liked it, too!
The chicken reminded me of the Bourbon Chicken that every Asian Bistro
in every food court in every mall gives out as samples. It tastes JUST like
it. Also, you try it and then you have to have Bourbon Chicken for lunch.
Or in this case, you have to eat IT ALL.
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Recipe 2 notes and review:
I made a slight adjustment to the dressing. We had about a cup of chipotle mayo in the fridge begging to be used, so I did. It gave it a nice big kick.
I could very easily eat this every single day. It’s delicious. I like pretty much anything that has tomatillos in it, so I knew this was going to be awesome before I even hit start on my crock pot. My son didn’t eat this because his lack of teeth can’t handle the beef. So…it’s up to me. I declare Cafe Rio the winner. Crocked beef will ALWAYS win in my world. Oh, and I have to crock both recipes again so my husband can try them. 🙂 Jessie @ borntocrock.blogspot.com. |
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Honey Garlic Chicken |
Final Score:
Cafe Rio Shredded Beef: 100
Honey Garlic Chicken: 99
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