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I love to cook, but not as much as I love to bake. When I came across the Barefoot Bloggers group, it immediately got my attention because I love me some Ina Garten. However, I was apprehensive about joining the group due to time constraints, but once I realized this was only a bi-weekly group I was in! This week’s recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad was chosen by McKenzie of Kenzie’s Kitchen. I truly enjoy Asian flavors so I figured this would be amazingly delicious! Not to mention the abundance of fresh produce in the recipe is perfect for spring. You can honestly whip this up in no time flat especially if you take a shortcut and use a roasted chicken from your local market. The only modification I made was that I decreased the amount of peanut butter in the dressing. If I am keeping it real, this recipe was not a fave of mine, in my opinion it was mediocre at best. Although I thought it looked beautiful, I do not think this will make it into the rotation at my house. I could not decide what turned me off…maybe the peanut butter, or maybe the sesame oil, but either way this was not a winner in my book. However, this is a highly rated recipe on foodtv.com, so it may please your palette more than it did mine! Even though this recipe did not rank high on my scale of deliciousness, I really look forward to cooking with the Barefoot Bloggers!
Like you, I tend to enjoy baking more than cooking, but have really enjoyed Barefoot Bloggers. This was truly the only BB recipe so far that didn’t wow me. But I’m glad we both tried it! Welcome to BB!
Welcome to the group. We can’t all like everything. Better luck next time. Love your blog.
Welcome to BB! Your blog is super cute. I look forward to reading your reviews.
your right, this dish does take a lovely photo.
I’m sorry that this dish wasn’t right up your alley. It certainly looks delicious! I may have to give it a try–I’m intrigued by the PB.
Thanks for your great note. Love your blog and all of your fantastic pictures! Your salad looks great. I’m looking forward to Croque Monsieur…
Welcome to BB! I am not much a baker, hopefully I can pick up some tips on your site.
So bright and colorful. Love it!
I’m sorry you didn’t love the salad, but yours looks very good!
i didn’t use any sesame oil; perhaps you should try it without that? i think adding some lime juice or zest would also help give it another layer. i’m going to try that if i end up making it again, definitely going for the wrap idea!