Member Since:
Jan. 2009
Cooking Level:
Expert
Cooking Interests:
Grilling & BBQ, Slow Cooking, Mexican, Italian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Healthy, Dessert, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies:
Walking, Photography, Reading Books, Music
I am the oldest in a large family consequently I usually make far more food than necessary out of habit. I have two grown children and a fabulous, handsome, intelligent 2 year-old grandson named Maddox. I also love being with my siblings for get-togethers.
My favorite things to cook
Typical dishes I remember from when I was growing up in the fifties and sixties that feature a modern twist, such as a French Lasagna that Julia Child featured once on her tv show or a Waldorf Salad made with yogurt that is low cal, but is tastes better than the original. I also love making bread pudding.
My favorite family cooking traditions
My family loves my turkey dressing at Thanksgiving and the turkey soup that I make from the carcass.
My cooking triumphs
My recipe for a Shrimp Vegetable Bisque that I originally found in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine which I revised and my family always requests I make during the holidays.
My cooking tragedies
A grilled whole turkey with a honey glaze that caught fire on the grill.