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ahaney
 
Home Town: Palo Alto, California, USA
Living In: Encinitas, California, USA
Member Since: Oct. 2007
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Healthy, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Reading Books, Music, Wine Tasting
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Jimmy and Alison
Jimmy and our baby, Jack
About this Cook
I live with my boyfriend of five years just north of San Diego. We are both avid cookers and love to try something new!
My favorite things to cook
Stuffed chicken breasts is one of my favorite things to cook. The options are endless! I also make a pretty good meat sauce that my "father-in-law" calls soup. We give him a container of it for father's day every year!
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mother is a pro at the Midwestern dish. It's been my goal to lighten her recipes for a healthier meal... But grilling definitely runs in the family.
My cooking triumphs
Red sauce - I adapted from my mother's recipe and it is sinful, yet good for you!
My cooking tragedies
Fish scared me in the past, but I'm getting better with it! Also pork... I tend to want to over-cook so it gets dry, but I'm working on that too!
Recipe Reviews 2 reviews
Fettuccini Alfredo II
This recipe was great! I made a few changes, but my boyfriend actually likes it better than the original! I sauteed sliced shallots and chopped garlic in olive oil for about 4 minutes. I added 1/2 cup of white wine and let that simmer and reduce - about another 5 minutes. Then I added the evaporated milk and let simmer for 12-15 minutes. In a blender I pureed the shallot/garlic/milk mixture together with the cream cheese and poured back into pan on the stove. I added nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup non-fat milk and started slowly adding the parmesan cheese, stirring frequently. I probably added closer to 3/4 cup of cheese. I didn't need to use any cornstarch as it thickened well on its own. Served with whole wheat fettuccini, grilled chicken and steamed broccoli. Very tasty and light!

13 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jan. 25, 2008
Lemon Garlic Tilapia
This recipe gave me a great base for an amazing dish! I sauteed fresh parsley, butter, a splash of French olive oil, 1/4 cup of chopped white onion and garlic until onion was tender. Then I blended together to create a parslet pesto, adding a bit of grey sea salt and pepper. After putting lemon on the fish, I drizzled a bit of the French olive oil, sprinkled a bit of grey sea salt and spread the pesto mixture over the fish. In the same sautee pan, I sauteed another 1/2 cup white onion, 1 cup each of diced green and yellow squash, and 1/2 Tbsp. of Herbs de Provence. I topped the fish with the sauteed veggies and baked at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. I made a little white wine, dijon and lemon sauce and served it over the fish with whole wheat pasta. SO GOOD!

4 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jan. 23, 2008
 
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