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ASHLEY_S
 
Member Since: Sep. 2003
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Slow Cooking, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Dessert, Kids, Gourmet
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About this Cook
My favorite things to cook
chicken with mole sauce, watercress tart with walnut crust, homemade pizza, soups, stews, anything with lamb in it, anything barbecued, middle eastern sweets, anything with rosewater, homemade pita bread, muhammara, enchiladas verdes
My favorite family cooking traditions
We don't serve traditional thanksgiving dishes because no one likes turkey. Instead, everyone gets to request a dish, and we end up with an interesting feast.
My cooking triumphs
A triumph is any meal that can please everyone in the family. The following three meals fit this description: chicken with mole sauce, homemade pizza, shepherd's pie (made the traditional way with lamb)
My cooking tragedies
beef stew in the crockpot--shoe leather, anyone?
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Lavender Shortbread Cookies
These had a lovely, complex flavor that my children really enjoyed. My only criticism is that because of the moisture from the fresh herbs, these don't keep as long as regular shortbread cookies, so if you're not planning to eat them all within a day or two, freeze them.

3 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jun. 14, 2009
Mincemeat Quick Bread
This was a big hit at church coffee hour. I thought there was a little too much orange peel in ii--I actually used clementine peel, which may have been too bitter. Next time, I'll follow the recipe as directed. It's very important to use an all-natural mincemeat in this, since some brands contain preservatives that could give this an off flavor.

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Mar. 25, 2009
Kielbasa Bean Soup
I sauteed the veggies to bring out their flavor (this is always a good idea with any soup or stew), then added everything else, including the kielbasa. I skipped the chili powder and used chipotle powder instead to enhance the smoky flavor. I also used chicken broth plus a little water, as 4.5 cups wasn't enough liquid. This is really a fantastic, versatile soup!

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Reviewed On: Mar. 25, 2009
 
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