For the month of May, the AllStars were given (number) tasks. We were to put faces on some of the AllRecipes® Australia site recipes. We could do as many as we wanted! They had some interesting recipes. We were also supposed to choose a MyPlate recipe to create.
My first Aussie recipe was a Cheesy WhiteSauce. I have to say that I found it slightly flavorless. The recipe just called for grated cheese and I used mild cheddar. Maybe a sharp cheddar or another flavor would have made it better but with mild cheddar it was bland. I don’t think I would have used it for anything other than eating with tortilla chips.
My second recipe was Chicken Strips. These weren't very flavorful either. I thought it was me, because I had been sick and two items in a row were bland, but I ate some other foods and could taste them just fine. Recipe instructions don't completely match the ingredient list either.... might have tasted better with flavored bread crumbs or by adding something to the bread crumbs. In this case it literally tasted like unseasoned chicken coated in bread crumbs. 
My third Aussie faceless was a Creamy Chicken Bake. I really liked this one. Quite tasty although when it says powdered chicken noodle soup, you have to get the whole soup mix from the soup aisle and then either strain out the dry noodles or just add them to the mix. I'm thinking chicken boulin might have worked just as well. I couldn’t find any standard powdered chicken noodle soup, so unless what I used is what the recipe calls for, this must be something they have in Australia.
My fourth faceless was beyond bland. It tasted more like a bland stir fry. It was called Chicken Paprika with Pasta. It needed something.... the other review on the site said they added cream and cheese near the end. I should have done something similar. This wasn't a favorite.
My first MyPlate recipe was Savory Roll-Ups. These were DELICIOUS. These will definitely be made again. I had a similar dinner once at Houlihan’s but mine was better. There’s was too covered in bread crumbs and very dry! I will say that these turned out moist and the cheese was very flavorful.
My second MyPlate recipe was Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip). I've made this so many times before as I love to eat it with pita bread. I liked this version, however, this recipe calls for mint where I usually use dill. It was ok with mint. At least your break smells fresh in the end! Lol. I also watched this videoon AllRecipes® to see how someone else actually does it since I don't know anyone personally that's made it. He uses mint and dill and suggests parsley. I've only ever used dill but I might try parsley next time. It was a fun month though. I had a lot of fun making these recipes and some of them made it into the monthly rotation!
Disclaimer:
I am an AllRecipes AllStar Brand Ambassador. This is a voluntary position which I am not compensated for.
