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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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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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Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients

By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2008

I should make this recipe again, as it's been a while. I've made homemade blintzes, but Ina creates this classic brunch recipe as a "casserole". It's quite easy to make, and the blueberry sauce was a hit. I made this for a Brunch Potluck. Not too sweet, and lovely with a mimosa!

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I haven't made this recipe in a while, but I definitely will. I love cooking with panko crumbs. This is an easy recipe to prepare, and worthy of entertaining. The topping would be great on any kind of seafood. Makes a stunning presentation.
It's on my blog:
http://foodiewife-kitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/ina-gartens-baked-scampi-two-side.html

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I am a HUGE fan of scallops. My husband is "meh" about them. I made this dinner for my husband for our "At Home" Date Night. I made a couple of changes to this recipe, though. I didn't use the Prosciutto. For one, I didn't have any on hand, and it just didn't sound like a combo that I wanted. I didn't use the Pernod (c'mon Ina, like I keep a bottle of that on hand?). Instead, I used fresh French Tarragon from our herb garden. I was surprised how quickly this whole dish came together. My husband LOVED this dinner! I made them in individual oval shaped ramekins, and served it with roasted asparagus and chilled white wine.
I have, since, made the panko topping without using a mixer. It's just as easy to do by hand. I used it on fresh Red Snapper, and it was delicious. LOVE the topping. This is on my blog:
http://foodiewife-kitchen.blogspot.com/2011/08/scallops-gratin-ina-garten-style.html

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My husband loves bacon, and I love potatoes. We have plenty of fresh chives in our garden, so this was the perfect french omelet (more of a fritatta, I think). This will be perfect for our Sunday brunch rotation.

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I had fun making these. The only thing I changed was that I used Feta cheese instead of goat cheese. AS hard as I try, I cannot bond with the flavor of goat cheese. It's just too strong a flavor.

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