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JLLEBOW
 
Home Town: Medford, Oregon, USA
Living In: Pearl City, Hawaii, USA
Member Since: Mar. 2002
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, Low Carb, Healthy, Vegetarian, Dessert, Kids, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Sewing, Gardening, Hiking/Camping, Walking, Photography, Reading Books, Music, Genealogy
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About this Cook
My favorite things to cook
Anything really. I love it when people are like, wow how much effort when in to this... I love it when my husband says he would rather stay home and eat my food then eat out. He's been all over the world and tried everything so that is truly an ultimate compliment to me.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Every Sunday when I was a teenager in my parents house, it was my job to make spaghetti for dinner. My parents would always invite people over to try my different adventures in pasta!
My cooking triumphs
Well over a year ago I gave up my microwave and it's unbelievable the stuff I have learned to do now that I don't have it. (Long story short my kids lit it on fire with some popcorn...LOL) I enjoy cooking a hundred percent more now and everything tastes so much better. My friends/parents are considering giving up theirs now too because we've been such a success without it.
My cooking tragedies
When I was younger I attempted a spaghetti with a sweet/sour sauce... It came out horrible and I was so embaressed!!! so much for that idea, I don't suggest trying it. It truly was horrific, straight off the plate to the trash...
Recipe Reviews 66 reviews
Rachel's Tomato Basil Soup
We really liked this especially topped with just a little sprinkle of finely shredded cheese. Looked beautiful! I used half and half for the cream as that is what I had on hand. I will be making this again and NEVER buying the canned stuff. I recommend only blending half and leaving the other half a little chunky. Reminds me of progressive chunky tomato soup (that I can no longer find in the store???).

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Reviewed On: Jan. 27, 2012
Beef Spinach Hot Dish
I made a few alterations to this. I used 4 garlic cloves and 2 onions carmalized first then added beef. Also used fresh spinach. Cheese was mozz/provolone mix. Tasted it before baking and it seemed a little bland so I added a can of diced tomatoes/green chilies. WOW! was really good served on buttered shell pasta! Hubby loved it. I did too. Only 4 stars cause kids not so much. Complained all the way through. *sigh* no matter, just means more for us as leftovers! :)

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Reviewed On: Aug. 14, 2011
Alphabet Soup
Kids actually liked this a lot! I wasn't paying close enough attention to the recipe so ended up with this- 3 cans regular V8, 6 c water, 2 tubes beef boullion, 1lb. ground beef, and a half a bag frozen mix veggies w/corn, green beans, peas, and carrots. seasoning salt and Mrs. Dash. Served with a little grated parmesan cheese on top. Yummy!

13 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Dec. 7, 2010
 
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