My mother is French(Normandy). Much of my cooking methods come from her as does my willingness to try many different kinds of foods and flavors in my cooking.
My favorite things to cook
For myself, homemade salsa and chicken nuggets. For my family Chicken Noodle Pie with mashed potatoes, which I have submitted but is awaiting review.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Chicken nuggets for every Indianapolis 500 Race party. Homemade mayonnaise, Pot au feu, Pork roast with garlic, London broil marinated in garlic, oil and lemon juice, Chicken piccata, spaghetti.
My cooking triumphs
Chicken nuggets/tenders;Chicken Noodle Pie with Mashed potatoes;Fresh salsa;Lasagna;spaghetti
My cooking tragedies
Leaving the bag of giblets in the turkey the first time I cooked it.