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StacyBeer
 
Living In: Normal, Illinois, USA
Member Since: Nov. 2009
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Frying, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Healthy, Dessert, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Gardening, Music
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Bryan's Tye Dye Cake!
Bryan's Tye Dye Cake
Bryan
About this Cook
Married and have a beautiful baby boy.
My favorite things to cook
Birthday cakes for my little boy! He got two different cakes for his first birthday! I also love taking different spins on boring dishes.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Family get-togethers on my mom's side are great. Everyone pitches in and brings dishes based on the cuisine, and no one is left doing all the work. We never run out of food, and there is always a ton of food left over to take home.
My cooking triumphs
My son's "tye dye" cake turned out AWESOME! See picture!
My cooking tragedies
Recently made an Orange Creamsicle cake for my mom's birthday that avalanched in the fridge due to my experimentation with layering. It's all about the "wow" factor for me and birthday cakes - this one ended up being a disaster, but still delish with only half the cake in tact!
Recipe Reviews 1 review
Florentine Artichoke Dip
I make this dip ALL of the time! It is by far the absolute best version I have ever had. Kills the restaurant competition. I usually double the garlic because I love it, and I add at least an extra half cup of parmesan cheese. Like others, I use marinated artichoke hearts, but if you don't have them just squeeze a little extra lemon in if you want more zing. I never understood why tortilla chips are served with this type of dip, since it's not Mexican fare. I cut pita bread into wedges, brush with olive oil, and toast in the oven for dipping. I have also used oiled/toasted baguettes. The recipe makes a large amount, so if you're not going to use it all it freezes very well. I never get that opportunity, because it is DEVOURED every time I make it! One of my all time fave recipes!

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Reviewed On: Nov. 10, 2009
 
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