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Gena
 
Home Town: Mulberry, Florida, USA
Living In: Puyallup, Washington, USA
Member Since: Sep. 2008
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Frying, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Southern, Nouvelle, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Low Carb, Healthy, Vegetarian, Kids, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Sewing, Camping, Biking, Walking, Photography, Reading Books, Music
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About this Cook
I am a 38 yr old mother of 3 gorgeous children ages 17, 8 and 19 months. I love to laugh and have a good time. I work parttime outside my home and I love spending time with my kids and husband.
My favorite things to cook
I am all about the comfort foods.. slow cooker recipes, delicious casseroles, heartwarming soups, I love making these things. I love it when my kids tell people their favorite food is something that I make as opposed to pizza or fast food. I feel so proud.
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mothers Turkey and Stuffing that she makes at Thanksgiving. Her macaroni and cheese is awesome, and she makes this Buttermilk Pie that is amazing. My mom is an excellent cook as long as she doesnt try too many new tricks she saw on the Food Network lol.
My cooking triumphs
Well.. I think my best recipe that I make is Cottage Potatoes with Ham. The casserold dish is always scraped clean. Last Halloween my husband and I threw a Halloween Party for my 7 yr. old sons 2nd grade class and it was a huge success. I make punch w/ dry ice and floating eyeballs, I make witch finger cookies, a meatball worm, a Bug cake, plus some other ghoulish treats and it was a huge success. I was very proud.
My cooking tragedies
Last Halloween I attempted to make these meringue "Bones" for a Halloween Party I was throwing for my kids. I am not good with meringue, unless its SUPPOSED to be a liquid.
Recipe Reviews 23 reviews
Zeppole
I had these at a wonderful bakery in Seattle and my oldest child was not with us so I looked for a recipe and ended up here. All I can say is FABULOUS! I even substituted sugar-free honey and splenda in the recipe and they were awesome. Next time I am going to try making them with Coconut Flour for even less carbs. Great recipe!

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Apr. 10, 2012
Artichoke Chicken
I have been making this dish for over 6 years now, ever since I got it out of Quick Cooking Magazine. I have had to share this recipe at least a dozen times, everyone loves this dish. The only changes I have made are I cut the chicken up in large chunks instead of using whole pieces. This served over rice is AMAZING! Some of the reviewers on here made so many changes it wasn't even the same dish anymore. Glad they had success but honestly.. they shouldn't rate THIS dish based on their own little creation. Thank you Lisa for submitting this awesome recipe. It has never ever failed me.

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Dec. 24, 2011
Creme Fraiche Chicken
I made this dish with 2 changes. I used boneless skinless thighs and I used cooking sherry because the store was out of white cooking wine and I didnt think to just go buy a bottle of white wine and I had cooking sherry at home already. It was AWESOME! My family devoured it and they fought over the leftovers. Will make again definately.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 23, 2011
 
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