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Katie R.
 
Home Town: Westland, Michigan, USA
Living In: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Member Since: Jun. 2008
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Italian, Southern, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Healthy, Vegetarian, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Photography, Reading Books, Music, Wine Tasting
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About this Cook
I am a college student at Wayne State University finishing up my degree in Political Science. After that, I'm going to law school but I haven't decided which one yet; probably something local to Detroit because I don't want to move far away from my boyfriend or family.
My favorite things to cook
Really, anything. I cook for myself, my boyfriend and my friends all the time; I love cooking dinner and Italian food especially. I cook almost every day, in fact if for nobody but myself. I also love baking.
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mother has been teaching me to cook since I was about 3; my earliest memory is separating eggs with her while I stood on a stool so I could reach the counter. I have been cooking on my own since I was 6 years old, a teacher in Kindergarten taught me how to scramble eggs and my mother was very surprised to see her 6-year-old come home from school knowing how to cook eggs! I also have fond memories cooking big breakfasts on Sundays. My mother is an excellent cook and I like to think I take after in that respect.
My cooking triumphs
Tiramisu Layer Cake. The first cake I've ever made in my life, and I made it very well. I have to say I was very proud; I made it for my best friend's birthday.
Recipe Reviews 2 reviews
Braised Balsamic Chicken
Very good! I just made this for my boyfriend and myself. He loved it and so did I. I omitted the rosemary because I didn't have any on hand, and accidentally dumped in too much oregano and basil, but it still tasted awesome. Also, I heated the olive oil, added some minced garlic, and on top of that seasoned the chicken with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. It was nice and quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight. Paired with leftover scalloped potatoes and steamed green beans, which proved to go together well.

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Reviewed On: Nov. 3, 2009
Tiramisu Layer Cake
I made this cake for my best friend's birthday. She doesn't like traditional cake, so I picked something a little different. She and my friends all LOVED the cake (my boyfriend was a bit jealous I didn't make it for HIS birthday). My best friend's boyfriend even asked me where I bought the cake! I followed all the tips above, like making two coffee-flavored layers instead of just one, and doubling the Kahlua, and using the substitute for Mascarpone cheese. One note: The recipe above from HEIDI8803 for the Mascarpone cheese substitute should be halved; the recipe it came from, the raspberry cheesecake, calls for 16 oz. of the cheese. The only problems I had with the recipe were my own fault; DO NOT let the frosting sit (probably common sense, but this was my first solo cake baking venture). Whip it up right before you are going to frost the cake, otherwise it will separate. Also, freeze the chocolate before you try to make the pretty chocolate curls, otherwise they are more like chocolate chunks. It still looked alright though.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jun. 19, 2008
 
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