Any food52 member is welcome to help us test our Editors' Pick candidates, so go call dibs on the recipe you'd like to test in the comments section below! Don't forget to email us your notes (about 100 words) to [email protected] by next Tuesday at 5pm. We'll collect your comments, decide the official list of Editors' Picks and publish your evaluation in the headnote if the recipe is selected as an Editors' Pick (with credit, of course!). Click here for more details on how our community-tested Editors' Picks system works.
- Editors' Picks (these are the ones we've tested -- Congratulations!)
- Oscar Night Meatloaf
- Mom's Meatloaf
- Country Meatloaf
- Creamy Garlicky Spinach
- Spinach and Lemon Hummus with Baked Pitta Chips
- Spinach for the Kids
- Mustard Spaetzle with Sauteed Spinach, Sweet Onions and Shiitake Mushrooms
- Spinach Bacon Salad
- Editors' Pick Candidates (these are the ones we want you to test)
- Panko Crusted Mozzarella Stuffed Japanese Curry Meatloaf
- Bricktop
- Chicken and Shrimp Meatloaf with Whole Grain Mustard Dipping Sauce
- Dinner Party Meatloaf
- Mom's Italian Style Meatloaf
- Meatloaf to Come Home For
- Spicy Turkey Meatloaf
- Chicken Meatloaf with a Tomato-Balsamic Glaze
- Grill-Roasted Meatloaf
- Horseradish Meatloaf
- Cheesy Spinach and Rice Balls
- Wilted Spinach Salad with Balsamic Caramelized Red Onions
- Sauteed Spinach with Kalamata Olives and Raisins
- Better than Creamed Spinach Spinach
- Italian Spinach Dressing
- Green Eggs and Ham
- Triple Cheese Spinach Tarts
- Sneaky Spinach, 'shrooms and Bowties
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Penne Pasta
- Spanakopita Hand Pies
And while we can't exactly submit Cheap Homemade Dogfood for testing, due to dogs' notorious lack of discernment when it comes to food, we would be remiss if we didn't give it a separate shout-out (woof-out?). Great recipe!
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We've also added some incentives to reward your hard work and make things interesting. The three people who test the most Editors' Picks candidates by June 1, 2010 will be entered in a drawing to win one of these fabulous prizes:
- 1. A weekend stay on a small-scale working family farm with Feather Down Farm Days
- 2. A snazzy food52 tote from L.L. Bean
- 3. Three selections from Rick's Picks' line of delicious pickled goods
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46 Comments
Amanda H.
March 21, 2010
Hey everyone -- let us know how this testing system is working out. You love it? Hate it? We'd love to hear your thoughts on how to improve it.
aargersi
March 21, 2010
Hola! Posting while my lamb cooks! I love testing the recipes, it gets me out of my normal food habits and so far the ones I have tested have been REALLY good, as in, put on the regular rotation good ... maybe some specific guidelines (or a list of things to consider) for what you are looking for so we non-food writers know what questions to answer? And a thesaurus :-)
Kelsey B.
March 21, 2010
It seems great, my only thought is that we know when the lists will be posted on Friday or something like that? I seem to be checking in way too late and everything has been snapped up before I have a chance to puruse. Of course, part of it is my fault, I am just not on the computer during the day except for mid-afternoon and after 8pm. But I do have my blackberry and could login through that during the daytime.
likestocooklovestoeat
March 22, 2010
aargersi makes a good point; I'd love to know a little more about what makes a good Editor's Pick, so I can look for those qualities - but perhaps "super-tasty" and "well-written" is enough, no need to overthink. In the notes I submitted, I tried to leave out opinion and include description that I thought would let others know whether or not they would want to cook it. The whole thing was fun!
Merrill S.
March 22, 2010
Kelsey, we're going to try our best to post the list on Thursday afternoons, as soon as possible after the finalists go up. As for testing guidelines, we're basically looking for a mix of all of the things you're already thinking about. Does it work properly, without needing many alterations? Would you make it again? Do you think it's a noteworthy recipe, whether because of originality or sheer taste appeal, or both? Hopefully that helps.
CatherineTornow
March 19, 2010
Grill Roasted Meat Loaf is calling my name. Amanda + Merrill, is this still a fair grab? I'm all over it.
dymnyno
March 18, 2010
Is there anything left...I will take whatever (they all sound good) ?? I will be on the road again next week....Houston, Austin and Dallas...
Kelsey B.
March 18, 2010
Nuts - am too late. Guarantee I'll be first in line next week for the Italian desserts though... :)
mrslarkin
March 18, 2010
Thanks for the update! I'll pass. Will definitely try to be the early bird next week for some risotto and/or Italian desserts!
MrsWheelbarrow
March 18, 2010
I'll be happy to hand back the spinach triangles. I'll be making them (have a party early next week they'll be heavenly!) but please, someone else should review!
coffeefoodwrite
March 18, 2010
I'll take the chicken meatloaf with tomato-balsamic glaze! looks great!
AntoniaJames
March 18, 2010
Okay, this is a real stretch for me . . . sourcing venison + buying a can of Coke, but I'll take the Meatloaf to Come Home For . . . . . really like the idea of cooking meatloaf in a skillet!!
likestocooklovestoeat
March 18, 2010
I'll take Mustard Spaetzle with Sauteed Spinach, Sweet Onions and Shitake Mushrooms - I'll have to rig up a spaetzle-maker with 1/4" holes, but I'm up to the challenge!
Food52
March 18, 2010
Actually, we've already tested that recipe, so it's a done deal! If you do make it, feel free to add your thoughts to the comments section of the recipe. Are there any other Editors' Pick Candidates you'd like to test?
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