Member Since:
Oct. 2009
Cooking Level:
Intermediate
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Low Carb, Dessert, Quick & Easy
Hobbies:
Walking, Reading Books
I'm a freelance writer and a law student who absolutely loves to cook! I love to cook for parties of friends and also smaller dishes just for me.
My favorite things to cook
I usually focus on a low-carb diet, or make Italian dishes with whole-wheat pasta. My favorite dishes I've recently made are: Lasagna of all types (traditional, creamy chicken, ham and cheese); creamy Ranch chicken; Mediterranean pizza skillet; Italian polenta; pumpkin bread made with whole wheat flour; and a variety of cakes and cookies (when I can afford the extra calories, lol).
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mom taught me everything I know about cooking, and my sister helped me refine my skills. My brother and uncle and nephew are also practically gourmet chefs. Very talented family! :-)
My cooking triumphs
A scrumptious pumpkin bread made with whole wheat flour (so I don't feel so guilty eating it - haha!) And everyone loves my mini chicken turnover appetizers.
My cooking tragedies
When I was a very new cook, I once left a glass casserole on a hot oventop. We were sitting in the living room eating when we heard a loud explosion! I never made that mistake again. :-P
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