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MRSPOOKIE
 
Home Town: Southfield, Michigan, USA
Living In: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
Member Since: Dec. 2002
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Dessert, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Music
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It's rare to get me in the pic, but this is me!
About this Cook
Married with two kids and a business owner. There is no such thing as a day off. I wouldn't have it any other way, though. My biggest relevant peave is when people make their own modifications to a recipe and then give it a bad rating. That's not fair.
My favorite things to cook
I love to cook from scratch. There's nothing like it! I absolutely LOVE to bake. Cookies, cakes, pies, I'll even make things up! I guess I should actually start a real recipe box/book.
My favorite family cooking traditions
I still love cooking Soul Food. Mac & Cheese, greens, and sweet potato pie MUST be on the menu at my house. It is truly a labor of LOVE. 48 hours straight...gosh I wish we would have installed a double oven. Next time!
My cooking triumphs
I made baked macaroni and cheese for my great Aunt's funeral. EVERYONE raved, including my Aunt Linda who is hailed as THE family cook. I had truly arrived! My cookies are in constant demand, and my pickiest girlfriend will tell anyone 'if she made it, eat it'.
My cooking tragedies
I still have yet to successfully make a rotisserie chicken on my grill. I COMPLETELY charred three birds so far. You just can't be in a rush and turn up the heat then start talking on the phone. The hubby called them Yosemite Sam chickens. I will conquer it this summer!
Recipe Reviews 22 reviews
Best Carrot Cake Ever
FAN-TAS-TIC. I omitted the raisins, and added 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom. I used 3 8" rounds to shorten the bake time. The cake was HUGE so I shared it with my neighbors. Hate I did that! They LOVED it, but so did I....and I wished I had more. Making it again this weekend. I used a modified version of 'Cream Cheese Frosting II,' adjusting the consistency with more sugar, a little heavy cream for more fluffiness, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. I can't wait to have another piece. OH MY GOODNESS!

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: May 1, 2009
Guacamole
This is almost exactly the recipe I came up with when I took a shot in the dark at making guac from scratch. I like mine thick, so I actually use dry minced onion, and I use the lime juice to rehydrate it (put both in the microwave for 10-20 seconds). I agree that a dash or two of cumin is a nice addition, and even a little lime zest.

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Mar. 12, 2009
Sweet Potato Cheesecake
This was very good. I made my crust with ginger snap crumbs...definitely a keeper! I've made this with spices added, and without...and I actually prefer it WITHOUT. With the ginger snap crust, and a dash or two of cinnamon in the caramel topping (I totally cheated with some Kraft caramels and heavy cream), it's perfect! I preferred a little more sweet potato. Do not over-beat the filled. Make sure the cream cheese and sweet potato are well blended first before pumping too much air into the other ingredients (for a smoother texture, and no cracks on top).

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Aug. 22, 2008
 
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