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FOOD_DIVA
 
Home Town: New York, New York, USA
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Member Since: Aug. 2003
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Healthy, Dessert, Gourmet
Hobbies: Reading Books, Music, Wine Tasting
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About this Cook
My favorite things to cook
Lasagna, thai dishes, soups, cakes, and fancy desserts
My cooking triumphs
amazing thai curry noodles, tom yum soup, vegetarian lasagna, spiced turkey burgers, creamy cheesecakes, chocolate chip pancakes!
My cooking tragedies
too many to list!
Recipe Reviews 10 reviews
Shrimp Stir-Fry
Easy and delicious! I used fresh garlic and ginger, I think that works better in general that powdered stuff. I mixed a few fresh veggies with frozen and it turned out wonderfully!

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Aug. 29, 2010
Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks
This recipe was surprisingly easy and the results were fantastic (see uploaded photo). To thicken the sauce and add depth, I blended half of the vegetables and garlic, then added that mixture to the pot first. After the blended veggies browned up, I added the rest of the dices vegetables and followed the recipe as written. The sauce was velvety and bold in flavor. The next day, we shredded up the leftover lamb and make a ragout with the sauce over fettuccine. This will be made again many times in my house! One more tip: top the lamb with a simple gremolatta (minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest) to amp up flavor and finish off the dish like a pro!

4 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Apr. 26, 2010
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Loved this recipe - so delicious and simple to make! I didn't have any yogurt on hand, so instead I added one small jar of banana-pear baby food and 1/4 c of milk. I also added 1/4 tsp more salt than the recipe called for and a little less oil. Baby food might sound weird, but I use it in my baking often to add moisture and flavor while scaling back on oil and butter.

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Feb. 16, 2009
 
 
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