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MommyFromSeattle
 
Home Town: Bellevue, Washington, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Member Since: Jul. 2003
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Healthy, Dessert, Kids, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Hiking/Camping, Fishing, Photography, Reading Books, Music
About this Cook
I'm a full-time Mom of two kids under 6. I live in the Seattle area and an avid cook and baker.
My favorite things to cook
Dessert, dessert, dessert owed to my huge sweet tooth. Desserts is a meal in my family. I bake almost every day - either bread or a dessert. My cookie jar is NEVER empty.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Watching 3 generations of women in my family cook for a holiday or party. One of these days I'll actually help!
My cooking triumphs
Making Cream Puffs, the perfect Prime Rib Roast and homemade Coconut Cake.
My cooking tragedies
Simple meals like Pork Chops and Pot Roast I can never get right!
Recipe Reviews 170 reviews
Crustless Spinach Quiche
I love the base of this recipe but when made as is, it was too thin and stiff from too much spinach. I made it as written the first time and ended up with a very stiff, thin, dry spinach pie. I have continued to use this recipe so to speak, but have since used 5 large eggs, only about 1/2 to 2/3 of the spinach called for, chopped bell peppers and 1/4 cup milk, and only 2 cups of cheese (I usually use cheddar). Other add-ins I have used with fantastic results - 1/2 cup cottage cheese in place of cheese, 1/2 cooked chopped bacon or ham, 1 can diced green chilies, chopped sun dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta, mushrooms (saute first), or caramelized onions. I usually assemble this the night before and just pop it in the oven the next morning. With extra eggs and milk, I add about 4-5 min. of cooking time. Also, no need to saute spinach. I just drain and squeeze it dry before throwing into the egg mixture. If using onions, sauteeing is a must. With more eggs and some milk, you get a slightly thicker, more moist and tender quiche. You will never miss the crust it's so good.

4 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: May 23, 2009
MMMMM... Brownies
PERFECT homemade recipe. I've made 2 others from this site and thought I'd already found my master recipe, but this one will be THE one. (Even better than Mmm-Mmm-Better-Brownies). This recipe is definitely richer, more fudgy and decadent. I have also used dark chocolate with amazing results. Also, if you add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder, you get a nice hint of 'mocha brownies' - try it!

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Apr. 14, 2009
Amish White Bread
Great as written but much bettr if you use MILK instead of water. I always substitute milk in any recipe where water is called for. The milk lends a richer taste and helps retain moisture in the bread. Make sure the milk is warm too before adding to the flour.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Apr. 14, 2009
 
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