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Ms. gayle
 
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Member Since: Jun. 2007
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Slow Cooking, Italian, Nouvelle, Low Carb, Healthy, Vegetarian, Dessert, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
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Ms. gayle
Recipe Reviews 18 reviews
Cheesy Fish Fillets with Spinach
I don't understand why this does not have better reviews. As far as the cheese sauce being thick, if that is not your preference..adjust the thickness. If spinach is not your thing and you know that...use brocoli or whatever you do like. I don't care for nutmeg/cayenne...I don't add it. This is a very good recipe and common sense tailoring to your families preferences will help you enjoy this very much. Personally I don't like the extra liquid baking the fish in the oven adds over the spinach, so I either saute it for a minute or two, or microwave for a minute to get the bulk of the liquid out. I only use 1/2 T lemon juice to help with the "fishy"taste but not add a significant flavor to the dish.. I also use the loin cut cod. It is thicker and has it's own texture and taste to go along with the other ingredients. It is a great fish for taking on the flavors of herbs/spices that you add to a recipe and holds it's shape very well. Try it again, this is a worthwhile recipe to give a fare shot.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 29, 2009
Miss Betty's Super Quick Dinner Rolls
Okay, if you are expecting traditional rolls, you will be disappointed. BUT! if you are looking for the best biscuit recipe ever...this is it! These are light & fluffy but still have the body of a true biscuit. I have made with self rising flour, and flour with baking powder added. It is worth picking up some self rising flour, it eliminates the baking powder aftertaste. I use the larger muffin cups and adjust baking time to a little over 20 minutes. Watch carefully as the tops do not get the "deep brown" color you would find with others. I throw these together, (it is that quick) to serve with stews, creamy or potato soups, and OMG try them on a Sunday morning with "Bill's Sausage Gravy" from this site. Pure heaven. I double the recipe and get 5-6 larger biscuits, maybe 10 in the standard cupcake pan. One last note..most recipes are good for the day you bake them, these hold the same moistness for 2 days of use, no kidding:)

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 25, 2009
Bill's Sausage Gravy
This is great for a wintery Sunday morning, and it's approaching quickly here! I use Atkins low carb milk. 4 carbs and only 90 calories. Takes the guilt out and does not harm the wholesomeness of the recipe. I like the sausage w/bacon. You have got to serve this over the "Miss Betty's Super Quick Dinner Rolls" from this site. They are not rolls but biscuits. They are hearty and don't have the baking powder aftertaste. The gravy doesn't sog them up. Amazing. Just bake the biscuits for about 20 minutes or so.( don't be fooled, they don't get over brown when done)and they are ready when the gravy is done. I just love this. Never had it before till I tried this recipe a few weeks ago. Excellent recipe!

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 25, 2009
 
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