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Tanya
 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Member Since: Sep. 2003
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Southern, Mediterranean, Healthy, Vegetarian, Kids
Hobbies: Sewing, Biking, Reading Books
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About this Cook
I've been vegetarian for over 14 years - more like a doritos & garlic bread vegetarian than a brewer's yeast, spelt berries & kefir type. After becoming pregnant and with my daughter starting solid foods, I've been trying to cook well-rounded vegetarian or pescetarian meals -- about half gluten-free so that dad can eat, too. It's a challenge, and I'm constantly altering recipes to work with our dietary restrictions and taste good, too. I'm about 25% successful.
My favorite things to cook
I'm still experimenting. Right now my favorite is the famous baked ziti from this site, but with a bunch of substitutions.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Tamales, yo.
My cooking triumphs
I made gluten-free banana bread that actually tasted good. What???
My cooking tragedies
I still can't make eggplant taste good.
Recipe Reviews 7 reviews
Roasted and Curried Butternut Squash Soup
I didn't have to tweak this recipe very much, and it was SO GOOD. I did do some things differently because I didn't have oregano - I used 1 tsp. pizza seasoning. Also, I used another reviewer's advice and added 1/4 cup coconut milk in place of the brown sugar, although NOT in place of the plain yogurt. I didn't put in 6 cups of veggie broth, I actually slowly added enough until it was to MY desired soupiness. I did double the curry and added 1 tsp red pepper flakes because I need the heat. I garnished with CILANTRO, because it's so much more fitting and compliments this soup better than parsley. I have three male roommates, two who took the leftovers to work today, and one who said this was the best soup he's ever had.

3 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 9, 2007
Pumpkin Bread
Just like the others - increased amt. of cinammon, decrease cloves & add 1/2 tsp. salt. This was SO GOOD. I just made it yesterday for Christmas morning and somehow both loaves have been completely devoured by my family through the night.

4 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Dec. 25, 2006
Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
less juice - a little too runny

3 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 11, 2006
 
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