CHEFJULIE1
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Home Town: Boulder, Colorado, USA
Living In: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Member Since: Sep. 2000
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Grilling & BBQ, Asian, Healthy, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
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Southern Pecan Praline Cake
About this Cook
I am the wife of a military officer, so we've lived in Germany, Australia, and all over the U.S. I think my cooking reflects the places our travels have taken us.
My favorite things to cook
I most like making soups, but I also enjoy baking and making gourmet pizzas. I love trying new recipes and don't make something twice unless it is out of this world.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Growing up, my family always made frozen pizzas on Sunday nights. Now, I have that tradition with my own family, but we make our own, from the dough to our favorite combinations of toppings - traditional to unusual.
My cooking triumphs
I have found quite a few recipes that I can put together in a hurry, but still taste fabulous. I consider it a success if I like it (I like most anything) my husband likes it (he likes gourmet food and very flavorful/spicy food) and the kids like it (most kids seem to like the bland stuff).
My cooking tragedies
Soon after I was married I cooked a ragout from the Silver Palate cookbook. It was awful, and it seemed to last forever as we weren't about to throw it away and waste our hard earned money! We still joke about it.
Recipe Reviews 259 reviews
Roasted Green Beans with Almond Brittle
This is a yummy recipe that is great for special occasions, or just something to go with a simple meat dish. The almond brittle is easily made ahead of time, so the dish goes together quickly. The only problem I had was that it was hard to eat the brittle with the beans - it rolls off your fork. This is a small complaint as the overall taste is very good.

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Reviewed On: Oct. 19, 2009
Broccoli Quiche with Mashed Potato Crust
I really liked this, as I'm not much of a pie crust person. They are too much fuss for me. The only thing I would change about this would be to cut back on the amount of potatoes in the crust and I'd add a couple eggs as well. But all in all I really liked this. It went over well with everyone!

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Reviewed On: Oct. 14, 2009
California Melt
So delicious! I made this for lunch today and was so anxious to eat it, I forgot the mushrooms. Next time I'll add them and I'm sure it will be even better. I loved the crunch from the almonds.

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Reviewed On: Oct. 12, 2009
 
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