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Susan
 
Home Town: Farmingdale, New York, USA
Living In: Burlington, Vermont, USA
Member Since: Jan. 2006
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Healthy, Vegetarian, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Sewing, Hiking/Camping, Camping, Walking, Reading Books, Music, Painting/Drawing, Wine Tasting, Charity Work
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About this Cook
I'm a work-all-day nutcase. So basically, after the stress of work, I like to come home and cook. It eases my mind.
My favorite things to cook
I've fallen in love with cooking quiche! It's so much fun!
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mom would make mac & cheese w/ fake beef pie. It was soooo good.
My cooking triumphs
I brought my first potluck dish (zuchinni cassarole) to a very large company outing. It was such a hit!! I was so excited, I called everyone to tell them.
My cooking tragedies
I attempted to make vegan blueberry muffins. It's like they NEVER cooked! It was gooey and gross and very very painful.
Recipe Reviews 20 reviews
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
FANTASTIC! I agree...use more cookies at the bottom than in the recipe. I personally used chocolate graham crackers. I also used low-fat cream cheese and fresh raspberries that were picked locally, it was delicious!!! Family ate it up in seconds! I will be making this over and over again.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Sep. 29, 2009
Fig and Olive Tapenade
This was a very last minute dish that I decided to bring for last night's NYE party. I doubled the recipe and used goat cheese, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme and the mix of black and green olives. I only had 2 hours to make it and let it sit in the fridge but really, that didn't stop it from it being the #1 hit at the party!! We actually had to sneak the tiny leftover back home to eat it later today. I will certainly make this again!

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jan. 1, 2009
Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie
This was amazing! I went strawberry picking yesturday and made the pie today along with local fresh rhubarb. i changed the recipe by using 3 cups each of strawberries and rhubarb. i didn't use the flour but instead (as previously mentioned) mixed 1/4 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and let it sit with the berries, rhubarb and sugar for 30 minutes. i also baked the pie for 15 minutes at 425 and then 40 minutes at 375. we let the pie cool for about 3-4 hours and it's not runny at all!! this was so good that i'm making 2 more of these pies to give to my family and neighbor! also just a note - you don't need to cook the rhubarb before hand - you need to make sure it's chopped up (about 1/4 inch) and also if you notice the skin is a little tough, peel it a little bit. thanks so much for a recipe that i'll definitely use again and again!!

65 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jun. 24, 2007
 
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