Peckish Sister's Profile

From: Central, FL USA

Joined: December 11th, 2010

About me: I have always liked to cook, particularly breads, fruits, vegetables, vegetarian, poultry and lamb dishes. After marriage we cooked together progressively more difficult dishes with him doing the meat, grilling and frying, and I did the "dough" and the same type of things I had before. After children we started cooking more simply. After discovering the cause of my frequent migraines was an evolving long list of chemicals and odd ingredients, I began getting back to cooking from basic ingredients, and found I could be well again. I also try to cooking from what I can get in season at the ever present fruit and vegetable stands.

Favorite cookbook: America's Test Kitchen / Cooks Illustrated Books


Latest review:

May 20th, 2020

Manchester Stew from Skinny Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Cookbook

I switched up the vegetables and canned beans to reflect what I had on hand. It was my very first use of the Insta pot and I was skeptical of the 3 minute cooking time since I had increased the amounts... read more >


recipe reviews (465)
book reviews (18)
useful review votes (420)

Peckish Sister's Useful Review Votes


265 recipe reviews were voted useful.

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(2 votes) Sesame and Cumin Bread Rings reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(1 vote) Semolina Custard Pie reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(2 votes) Seafood Pasta reviewed from: World Food Greece (World Food Series)

(1 vote) Sauce Puttanesca reviewed from: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking)

(1 vote) Saltsa Besamel reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(2 votes) Salmon with Dilled Mustard Topping reviewed from: Culinary Expressions

(1 vote) Salmon with a Horseradish Crust, Orange Vodka Sauce reviewed from: Culinary Expressions

(1 vote) Salad of lamb, Barley, and Green Beans reviewed from: The New Basics Cookbook

(2 votes) Rustic Sausage, Lentil and Swiss Chard Sauce reviewed from: Slow Cooker Revolution

(2 votes) Rocky Mountain-Chip Cookies reviewed from: The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook

(3 votes) Roasted-Tomato Basil Soup reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(4 votes) Roasted Carrots reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(1 vote) Roasted Beet Salad with Beet Greens and Feta reviewed from: Epicurious

(1 vote) Roasted Asparagus reviewed from: Culinary Expressions

(2 votes) Roast Leg of Lamb with Mustard Seed Crust reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(1 vote) Risotto with Goat Cheese reviewed from: The Grains Cookbook

(1 vote) Ripe Plantain Turnovers with Fresh Cheese Filling reviewed from: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine

(2 votes) Rigatoni Al Forno with roasted asparagus and onions reviewed from: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts

(2 votes) Rice Pudding reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(2 votes) Rice and Lentil Pilaf reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(2 votes) Remonce (Almond Pecan Cream Filling) reviewed from: The Pie and Pastry Bible

(2 votes) Red Corn Bread reviewed from: Kenyon's Grist Mill

(1 vote) Red Cooked Ribs reviewed from: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines

(1 vote) Red Bean Beef Chili reviewed from: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines

(2 votes) Rarebit reviewed from: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking)

(1 vote) Potato Souffle reviewed from: Vegetarian Epicure

(1 vote) Posole reviewed from: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines

(1 vote) Pork Chop Scallop reviewed from: Cook's Country Best Lost Suppers

(2 votes) Polenta Pie reviewed from: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking)

(2 votes) Pioneer Bread reviewed from: America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget

(1 vote) Pineapple Salsa Fresca reviewed from: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking)

(1 vote) Picadillo-Stuffed Japenos reviewed from: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine

(2 votes) Perfect Roast Chicken reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(1 vote) Pecan Squares reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(2 votes) Peanut Butter Mousse reviewed from: The Pie and Pastry Bible

(1 vote) Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies reviewed from: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts

(1 vote) Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta and Herbs reviewed from: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes

(1 vote) Pasta with Carmelized Onion Sauce reviewed from: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking)

(1 vote) Pasta Puttanesca reviewed from: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook

(2 votes) Passion Curd Cream reviewed from: The Pie and Pastry Bible

(1 vote) Paska Easter Bread reviewed from: Spark Recipes

(1 vote) Parmesan Smashed Potatoes reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(3 votes) Pan-fried onion dip reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(1 vote) Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(2 votes) Outrageous Brownies reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(1 vote) Orginial Durkee Green Bean Casserole reviewed from: cooks.com

(1 vote) Orange Yogurt reviewed from: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

(3 votes) Orange Pork Chops reviewed from: Cook's Country Best Lost Suppers

(2 votes) Orange Lamb Stuffed with Mint and Pecans reviewed from: The New Basics Cookbook

(1 vote) Orange and grated carrot salad reviewed from: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco