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COUNTRYRAY
 
Member Since: Feb. 2007
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, Healthy, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Gardening, Biking, Hunting, Wine Tasting
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COUNTRY RAY
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About this Cook
Retired in 2006, Love touring on my Goldwing Motorcycle to rallys, Grow a lot of veggies in garden, and spices. Am not afraid to try different things in kitchen.
My favorite things to cook
A lot of Southern Mediterranean dishes. My Mentor of sorts was wathcing and reading Nick Stellino's "Cucina Amore" Pastas, meatless and seafood. and slow cooker recipes.
My favorite family cooking traditions
My Grandmother was from the Ukraine, so a lot of German style dishes, but mostly Southern Mediteranean (Italian)and Grilling.
My cooking triumphs
I've developed from scratch a heartburn free Oven Dressing in Italian tradition for Mother in law who always got heartburn.
My cooking tragedies
Many, during trial and error, but getting used to knowing how much of different types of spices to add without over doing it....especially spicy.. We live and learn, but fear not, to try again..
Recipe Reviews 21 reviews
Grilled Yellow Squash
This is great, I pre-make some garlic/basil infused olive oil in a mister sprayer and have on hand at all times. great for anything, veggies, meat, chicken, fish, anything on the grill. even a good baster for chicken in the oven. I grill a lot of veggies, so much so had to buy a larger grill. An excellent, very low fat way of grilling fresh veggies. I do it all year long, even in winter. Thanks again. This deserves the most stars + that are possible. Even picky eaters will eat their veggies. squash, zucchini, bell peppers even sliced onions and mushrooms on a kabob or in a grill stir fry pan.(the ones with the holes in it). I love that MCCOLLSA rating, My dog loves veggies on the grill, even green and yellow beans. a full bred Tenn mountain treeing feist. She eats as well as we do...lol. OMG just remembered. use this infused oil spritz and sprinkle a touch of curry and lemon on some shrimp and toss on the Barbie. Gawwwwd I love to cook..... sorry to ramble, but you have the most wonderful BASIC ready to build upon grilling mix there is. GOOD JOB..

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Sep. 3, 2009
Alla Checca
This is excellent. And about the same sauce as I use to put on crisp home made toast for a bruschetta. For a little different tang, I sometimes add a 1/2 tsp fresh rubbed taragon leaves into it. Gives it a combo os tart/tangy/sweet flavor. My compliments to the Chef. I usually slightly heat my sauce first, but it is really fresh and good without cooking first. A great adaption to my personal favorite sauce and bruschetta mixture. a little sweet vidalia onion helps for those who like it. a full 5 stars plus.

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Aug. 22, 2009
Creamy Horseradish Garlic Spread
Try this as a little fork dip when having a nice rare piece of Prime Rib. it is heavenly, accents the beef perfectly. Very good, have made one similar. Making my mouth water for a prime rib already. Or any fine cut of meat. Ummmm give it a shot with steamed shrimp also....

6 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jul. 23, 2009
 
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