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Nikki
 
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Living In: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA
Member Since: May 2008
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Italian, Mediterranean, Healthy
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About this Cook
I only started cooking on a regular basis a few years ago right out of college because i couldnt afford to eat out all the time. Now cooking has become my stress reliever after a long day of work, and more then anything, i love feeding my friends and family! I am a TERRIBLE baker because i dont usually have the patience to measure things :)
My favorite things to cook
I like to cook classic comfort meals, mainly italian, that are tons healthier. Im big into nutrition, so that plays a huge role in my cooking. And i love to experiment. I'll try anything once.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Cheesy potatoes, mustard pork chops, and Monkey Bread.
My cooking triumphs
My man can be a picky eater, so when he loves something i made that he previously said he 'hated', i am a happy woman! If he could have his way, hed cover everything in bacon, so im constantly looking for things that satisfy his manly appetite but are still light on calories.
My cooking tragedies
I went to make chicken enchiladas, but accidentally defrosted leftover roasted turkey instead. I thought it would come out ok, but it was inedible! I think we ended up ordering sushi that night. lol
Recipe Reviews 21 reviews
Korean BBQ Chicken Marinade
TRY THIS ON PORK!!!

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: May 18, 2009
Baked Chicken Nuggets
I was looking for a healthy alternative to breaded chicken and I found it. I didnt really follow the recipe, but i did follow the reviwers! I followed one reviewers suggestion to use buttermilk instead of the butter to reduce the fat and another reviewers suggestion to use the cookie rack over the baking pan to crisp up both sides of the chicken and they both totally worked!! Turned out wonderful! I cut bigger pieces for chicken parm and used italian breadcrumbs for conveinence. Cooked it close to 30 minutes @ 400 and broiled them with a little mozz on top for 3 mins. Dont forget to spray with Pam and flip 3/4 through...served with whole wheat penne and leftover tomato sauce. Thank you reviewers!

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Reviewed On: Apr. 8, 2009
Creamy Italian Dressing I
I did scale this down to make only 4 servings (which was really only 2) and i used miracle whip instead of mayo. other then that, i followed the recipe exactly. At first it tasted way to mayo-ee for me so i added another two tsp of red wine vinegar, some lemon juice, and a little bit of EVOO to thin it out. Very good! Thanks Cathy!

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Reviewed On: Apr. 7, 2009
 
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