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- Editors' Picks (these are the ones we've tested — congratulations!)
- Slow Roasted Lemon Chicken
- Roasted Garlic Potato Salad
- Grilled Garden Sandwich
- Spiced Simple Mango Slaw
- Dill(icious), Pickled Cukes and Spuds Summer Salad
- Quinoa Springtime Salad
- Sesame Noodles with Spicy Pickled Shrimp
- Editors' Pick Candidates (these are the ones we want you to test)
- Melanzane sott'olio all'eoliana
- Mediterranean Pressed Picnic Sandwich
- Taj Mahal Salad
- Lemony Lentil Salad
- Herbed Chicken Thighs Roasted in a Paper Bag
- Garbanzo Bean and Baby Arugula Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
- Cornish Pasties
- Curried Zucchini, Chickpea and Green Apple Salad
- The Patio Salad
- Rosemary Skewered Baby Red Potatoes with Skordalia
- Artichokes with Mint, Lemon, and Pepper
- Chipá
- Tomato Galette with Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Bacon
- Summertime Salmon Salad with Black Pepper Water Crackers
- Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken
- Em's Buns
- Grape Leaf Pilaf
- Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad
- Dukkah Deviled Eggs
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Comments (49)
almost 2 years ago wssmom
I believe I said dukkah eggs earlier, but I don't see it now, so I'll take them again!
almost 2 years ago sticksnscones
It looks like the Rosemary Skewered Potatoes might still be available. If not...please let me know.
almost 2 years ago susan g
I'll tackle Grape Leaf Pilaf, please.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Warm congratulations to all EPs and EP candidates. Passing on testing, as I'm heading to Florence to meet up with the daughter. Also meeting up with Emiko! Yikes!
almost 2 years ago Emiko
Yay! Buon viaggio and see you soon! :)
almost 2 years ago documentngdinnr
I'd like to test the Summertime Salmon Salad, please!
almost 2 years ago Lizthechef
So glad your "glitch" has resolved - can only imagine the scrambling...Now, someone has to try my Taj Mahal Salad, perfect for a picnic lunch over the lovely holiday weekend ;)
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
I can take the Taj Mahal Salad! LtC, what mango chutney do you prefer?
almost 2 years ago Lizthechef
my own - see my recipe for Mama;s Mango Chutney on the site - making a big batch tomorrow. Wish I could send one a pint via UPS - where do you live?
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
Thanks for the offer, but I'll just go ahead and make a half batch for myself!
almost 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
I'm making this too, and I cannot wait! I've had my eye on it since it was posted. I'll be sure to leave a comment. Will probably make some mango chutney too, as the mangoes available now are drop dead gorgeous . . . and taste as good as they look!! ;o)
almost 2 years ago Waverly
Am bummed, Lizthechef because I tried to get it while the server was having its issues. This sounds very similar to the chicken salad my mother used to make. It was a staple in our house and delicious. Chutney, grapes.....I think I'll make it anyway!
almost 2 years ago Food52
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Sorry for all the confusion, things seem to be running smoothly now and there are a few recipes available for dibs: Rosemary Skewered Baby Red Potatoes with Skordalia, Artichokes with Mint, Lemon, and Pepper, Grape Leaf Pilaf, Summertime Salmon Salad with Black Pepper Water Crackers, and Taj Mahal Salad
almost 2 years ago Lizthechef
comments take 3-5 minutes to appear on screen ...just letting you know.
almost 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Hmm. I called dibs on Herbed Chicken Thighs Roasted in a Paper Bag earlier today, and it showed up, but now it's gone. So, I'll call dibs again on that, please. Thanks, everyone. ;o)
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I saw it there earlier AJ before the computer trouble started if that helps!
almost 2 years ago Lizthechef
I saw you called it, AJ...
almost 2 years ago Food52
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I saw it too and it's yours!
almost 2 years ago janecf
I'll try Garbanzo Bean and Baby Arugula Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette, thanks!
almost 2 years ago TiggyBee
thanks so much for testing, janecf! : )
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
If Em's buns are still available I'd love to give them a go!
almost 2 years ago Food52
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Sorry Kate beat you there.
almost 2 years ago kate
I'd love to test Em's Buns!
almost 2 years ago nogaga
Curried zucchini please!
almost 2 years ago Burnt Offerings
Sorry - Food52 is stuttering and I missed out on this one. Will try anyway since it matches the rest of our 4th of July menu.
almost 2 years ago Burnt Offerings
I'm referring to the tomato galette...
almost 2 years ago Panfusine
lemony lentil salad please.
with this 'hanging up' really confusing everyone, can Food52 please send a mail to everyone about which ep they're supposed to test? thanks
almost 2 years ago nogaga
Is anyone else having trouble posting? What is still available?
almost 2 years ago Lizthechef
Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad...
almost 2 years ago nogaga
Is there anything left?
almost 2 years ago nogaga
Is anything left?
almost 2 years ago Panfusine
lemony lentil salad please.
almost 2 years ago BlueKaleRoad
I guess I got the Chipas :-) Sorry for the multiple comments!
almost 2 years ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Mine too!
almost 2 years ago Lizthechef
I think there is a lag on the site - I just loaded a recipe 5 times thinking my computer was not responding. Patience...
almost 2 years ago BlueKaleRoad
Chipas please! Congrats everyone!
almost 2 years ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Hmm, my computer's wigging out too, and won't load things. Guess KB got it while I waited. I'll try the tomato galette instead.
almost 2 years ago wssmom
aargersi I don't think it is the computer, my comments not posting at all or in the wrong place ...
almost 2 years ago nannydeb
Mediterranean Pressed Picnic Sammich please!
almost 2 years ago Burnt Offerings
Thanks nannydeb! Hope you enjoy as much as we have over the years! I may be making it yet again this weekend to take on a sailing trip.
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Cornish pasties please!!!
almost 2 years ago nannydeb
Mediterranean Pressed Picnic Sammich please!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Cornish pasties please!!!
almost 2 years ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
I'd love to try the melanzane sott'olio all'eoilana! (I have no idea if I just managed to spell that right.)
almost 2 years ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Sorry. Something wierd going on with computer. And I really want to try this recipe :-)
almost 2 years ago Helen's All Night Diner
Congratulations everyone! I'd like to try The Patio Salad, please.
almost 2 years ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Finger Lickin' Finger Lakes chicken please!
almost 2 years ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken please!!!
almost 2 years ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken please!!!