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Amy Schmelzer
 
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Living In: Marion, Ohio, USA
Member Since: Jan. 2001
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Healthy, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Gardening
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About this Cook
I'm an engineer. My dad has always gardened, so I developed an appreciation at a young age for growing my own vegetables. I wouldn't say I'm good at gardening, but I love preparing a dish and saying "I grew that."
My favorite things to cook
I love to bake cookies and quick breads.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Thanksgiving Day. My family has a very strict idea of what is supposed to be on the menu. Each year we try to add something new or drop something, but everybody has their favorite and doesn't like change. I started helping out when I was young and have taken over now that I'm an adult.
My cooking triumphs
I won my local newspaper's annual cooking contest in the cookies category. It was my grandma's recipe, but everyone loved them.
My cooking tragedies
The first meal I prepared for my now husband was fried chicken strips. They were supposed to be italian flavored, but I burnt them and that meal is now remembered as "blackened chicken."
Recipe Reviews 44 reviews
Pancake and Waffle Mix
I use this mix in a recipe I have for peanut butter waffles and it works great. I have also used the waffle recipe plain. We like them, but I think I eyeballed the water until it was the right consistency rather than using the full 2 cups.

4 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Feb. 3, 2010
Sweet and Sour Meatballs II
I seasoned the meatballs with a little bit of cajun seasoning. I baked the meatballs at 350 for 20 minutes. Then I put them in a slow cooker and poured the sauce over top. I cooked it on low for a few hours to let the sauce permeate the meatballs.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jan. 1, 2008
Hurry-Up Tuna Supper
Maybe it's because I used what was on hand, but my husband said this has a "bland aftertaste." It didn't look very good. I used all peas instead of mixed veggies. I used reduced fast soup instead of regular, which might be the reason this needed more salt. Oh and I used instant brown rice. All-in-all, not a keeper.

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Apr. 20, 2007
 
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