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JeanneBean
 
Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
Member Since: Jul. 2008
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Frying, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Southern, Nouvelle, Mediterranean, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Gardening, Hiking/Camping, Boating, Fishing, Reading Books, Wine Tasting, Charity Work
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Boxers Rock!
About this Cook
I'm a writing/literature teacher who became a mother-of-twins-stay-at-home-mom who went back to work after they entered 1st grade. I quit again after 5 years of teaching in order to get back to spending more time with my family and continuing family traditions that were being left behind because of my work.
My favorite things to cook
Grilled fresh garden herbed Rack of Lamb or Leg of Lamb; Swiss Fondue with beef, pork tenderloin, shrimp, and five "family traditions" dipping sauces.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Swiss fondue, rack of lamb, leg of lamb, homemade caramels for Christmas, Christmas cookies
My cooking triumphs
All of the above
My cooking tragedies
Frosting a cake! Update 11/10/04: I've gotten better with the frosting, and I'll never use that pre-made junk they sell in the store again! Latest tragedy last week: I thought I was baking my potatoes on "convection" in our convection oven/microwave. After 30 minutes, I checked them and discovered that they were cooked to DEATH. I realized that I had actually been nuking them on high for 30 minutes. Woops...my bad!
Recipe Reviews 20 reviews
Spiced Balsamic Vinaigrette
A nice change!

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Aug. 24, 2010
Cucumber Sandwich
I've loved this sandwich since childhood! The only difference is that I add a touch of garlic salt and pepper. Yum! Yum! My garden cucumbers are now ready! When I'm on the go, I buy the Veggie Sandwich at Jimmy John's. Hold the mayo and provolone if you like and add vinegar & oil and hot peppers. Similar!

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jul. 15, 2010
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
This was very good and easy! I did not need to use the oil to brown the meat, which I browned very lightly. This dish was actually ready in 4 hours on the slow setting. I mixed the meat with lots of fresh garlic and some kosher salt before browning. I used a variety of peppers, including some hot banana peppers, added them later, and actually just kept them on top of the meat until right before serving. I also used Italian stewed tomatoes and served over egg noodles. Great flavor. My family says it's a keeper; success!

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Reviewed On: Jul. 15, 2010
 
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