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mimmers53
 
Member Since: Sep. 2008
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About this Cook
I am retired after a long career in the computer programming world and have discovered my old self...and I love her!!! I am about to be a grandmother and I love to cook food that my family or company loves.
My favorite things to cook
I love cooking new recipes. I do have my favorites from the past. There are Cuban croquetas which I will post someday as I have modified them so that they might not be as much work as the old traditional ones are, and crock pot black beans also ala CUBAN!
Recipe Reviews 3 reviews
Microwave Lemon Curd
This recipe is awesome. I cut the recipe to '11' servings cause I didn't want to make as much as the original. with this amount, I needed 2 eggs, 1/3 cup of butter, and 2/3 cup + 1 teaspoon of sugar, and same measurement for lemon Juice which for me turned out to be 2 nice plump lemons. Two lemons was also what it took to get the right amount of grated peel. I put it in the microwave for one minute at a time, and stirred briskly after each minute...for a total of 5 minutes. It firmed up completely in the fridge. I waited overnight until I tasted it since another reviewer had commented that it tasted 'eggy' if eaten too soon. Well...it was absolutely delicious!!! It is true that it is as yummy as any gourmet lemon curd that you may have paid big bucks for (pardon the grammer). I decided to create a gourmet flavor for my home-made yogurt so I added a huge dolop of it to my 'berry' yogurt and it was out of this world. So thank you for a wonderful recipe! I agree with another reviewer that if you don't like the grated lemon feeling in your mouth, you may want to get lemon peels into the curd that can be removed when you serve it.

5 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Apr. 26, 2009
Pecan Salmon Casserole
I wanted a casserole with salmon in it, and this fit the bill perfectly. I added 2 teaspoons of salt instead of one, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder based on the other reviews claims that it needed more flavor. I made my own white sauce instead of purchasing the condensed soup because I've never enjoyed the canned condensed soups that are used in many casserole recipes. I used 3 1/2 cups of skimmed milk, and added a sprinkle of salt, garlic powder and pepper to ensure that I wasn't going to make the casserole bland with the addition of the milk. I heated the milk in a pan and sprinkled about 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the 'Shake and Blend' flour (Pillsbury makes it!). I heated the milk until it boiled and thickened. It was delicious! A casserole like this isn't gourmet (and isn't intended to be!) but it was very good comfort food and is a budget stretcher for sure. My whole family enjoyed it! thank you for the recipe!

4 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Mar. 19, 2009
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Honey
this was delicious even after I substituted the fresh ginger with the bottled. I didn't have any walnut oil, so I used regular oil but sauteed some walnuts in the oil until they were brown. I then added the honey and the powdered spices (plus the pepper) and poured that all over the cut up sweet potatoes. The time in the oven as stated by the recipe was perfect. LOVED IT.

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Sep. 30, 2008
 
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