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JADESTAR
 
Living In: Diamond Bar, California, USA
Member Since: May 2000
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Dessert, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Reading Books, Music, Painting/Drawing
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About this Cook
I am an ecstatic mother of 2 beautiful girls - a 3-year old, McKenna, and 2-year old, Jordan. I've loved to cook from as far back as I can remember. I distincly recall when I was 4-years old - standing on a chair over a stove making a hamburger (what were my parents thinking?!!). I still try to prepare as many home-cooked meals as possible but being a mom to two small children is a challenge.
My favorite things to cook
I love cooking Chinese dishes. I picked up a lot of recipes from my Mother and have made up a few of my own.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Making homemade wontons and fried dim sum.
My cooking triumphs
Mastering greek "moussaka" and making pies from scratch.
My cooking tragedies
Trying to duplicate Cheesecake Factory's Jambalaya dish.
Recipe Reviews 25 reviews
Beef Pot Roast
This is definitely a keeper. DH loved it! Added broth, carrots, potatoes and celery. After everything finished cooking, I made a gravy with the juices and poured over the meat and veggies. Comfort food at its best! Next time I'll add mushrooms.

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Reviewed On: Oct. 14, 2009
Cheddar Mushroom Potatoes
Followed advice of others to add milk to the soup then to layer soup, cheese and potatoes. This was a bit bland for my taste. May try again later with additional seasonings.

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Reviewed On: Aug. 13, 2009
Champagne Punch III
I've made this twice and it got rave reviews. I even used cheap wine and champagne like others suggested and it still tasted good. Thanks DPRYOR!

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Reviewed On: Jun. 2, 2009
 
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