SMILINGCOOK
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Home Town: Washington, D.C., USA
Member Since: Mar. 2004
Cooking Level: Expert
Hobbies: Gardening, Camping, Boating, Walking, Fishing, Photography
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About this Cook
Although the profile list me as expert, I'm learning everyday! I made that selection because in general people love what ever I cook. I truly enjoy cooking! I'm a pet lover, I have 3 Golden Retrievers, and they love to eat! So, they too are happy with whatever "mom" cooks, LOL! I love to find new recipes and learn from other's cooking experiences, I find all the little tips and info on this site very useful. This is really a wonderful site, I've alway's been able to find a good recipe here!
My favorite things to cook
Love to cook Roast's, Beef and Turkey are the best! I love Pork too!
My favorite family cooking traditions
I truly love to cook Thanksgiving Dinner, and over the year's adding and changing the menu from my Mother's to accomodate favorite recipe's from new family member's (Mother-in-law, brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's) you get the idea! And of course adding my own new recipe's!
My cooking triumphs
I think anyone who can pull off a major holiday meal is triumphant!
My cooking tragedies
One Thanksgiving we couldn't understand why it was taking so long for the "bird" to cook. Well,the oven wasn't working properly, finally realized it, Hubby was able to fix it and dinner was served, just a few hours late! LOL. And, as much as I hate to admit it...I have burnt my share of meals over the years! :-)) Cook and Learn ;-)
Recipe Reviews 1 review
Traditional Salisbury Steak
This was an awesome basic recipe! I followed advise of other reviewers and omitted the ketchup. When it came to the gravy, I made more than the recipe called for, definitely would not have been enough. For the gravy I replaced the bullion with canned beef aus jus, this worked out perfectly. Also, I added minced onions and another splash of worcestershire to the beef mixture, this gave texture and a nice flavor to the meat. Thanks for the recipe will definitely make again!

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Reviewed On: Nov. 10, 2009
 
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