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From: Monterey, CA 93940

Joined: September 3rd, 2011

About me: I'm a self-taught home cook & baker and author of the Food Blog "A Feast for the Eyes". I live on the beautiful coastal area of the Monterey Peninsula of California. I'm undecided about which I enjoy the most-- learning food photography or trying out new recipes or techniques. Over the last several years, I've eliminated any processed foods or package mixes. Instead, I try to find ways to cook the way our grandmother's did-- from scratch! We have a small herb garden and grow our own tomatoes. Favorite cookbook authors: Ina Garten, Tyler Florence, Everyday Food and anything by Cook's Illustrated.

Favorite cookbook: Far too many to choose only one!

Favorite recipe: Ina Garten's Baked Scallops Gratin-- garlic!

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Latest review:

January 23rd, 2017

Skillet Pasta Quattro Formaggi from The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook

Very easy to make, but I'd reduce the water from 4 cups to 3 cups. The sauce turned out a bit watery. I added some cooked shrimp for protein,and next time I'll add some steamed broccoli. What made this... read more >


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Everyday Food: Great Food Fast

By Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Clarkson Potter - 2007

23rd March 2014

Tortilla & Black Bean Pie : page 236

I've been wanting to make this recipe for a very long time. Think of this as a hybrid quesadilla meets enchilada. The spring form pan made this a very pretty presentation. I did use the beer (instead of water) which took more than 10 minutes to reduce.
This is a hearty and flavorful meatless dinner, that reheats really well. It's highly versatile. You could add chicken, for extra protein. You could add red bell pepper for color. I'll make it again.

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