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Melanie S.
 
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Living In: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Member Since: Feb. 2006
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Dessert
Hobbies: Biking, Walking, Photography, Music
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About this Cook
I am quite comfortable in the kitchen and am learning not to be afraid to tweak and customize recipes. I have a definite preference for baking, particularly cookies, but can cook a pretty good meal as well. I only eat organic and/or natural foods. I never touch anything labelled low-fat, low-cal, low-carb, etc. They are always loaded with artificial flavors (which are, in fact, toxic chemicals) since all the natural flavors are taken out in the process.
My favorite things to cook
Anything that utilizes whole ingredients. I do not like recipes that call for premixed food (e.g., cake mixes, soups, etc.) Seriously, how can you call something homemade if most of your ingredients came out of a box or can??
My cooking tragedies
I made a black forest brownie a few years back, and despite baking it considerably longer than recommended, the center was raw batter. I was so disappointed because the areas that were baked through tasted really good. Now I bake this in a larger pan!
Recipe Reviews 36 reviews
Taco Seasoning I
I made this for nachos and it was fantastic! The only thing I changed was using cayenne pepper instead of red pepper flakes. No more prepackaged taco seasoning for me ;)

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jan. 23, 2012
Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato
I subbed red potatoes for sweet as I didn't have any. These were fantastic and I will definitely make again! Thanks so much for sharing. UPDATE: Made this recipe again but this time with sweet potatoes... even better!

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Reviewed On: Jan. 14, 2012
French Baguettes
I've made this twice to make Itailian Salad Croutons (from this site) and am very happy with the results. Amazing flavor and texture for so few ingredients!

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Reviewed On: Jan. 14, 2012
 
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