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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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The Homesick Texan Cookbook

By Lisa Fain
Hyperion - 2011

I've never had Migas before, but there's a first time for everything. I'll start with the end result-- delicious!
I ran in to some problems, and later noted that someone mentioned (on Lisa's blog) what I would do differently, next time. According to the recipe, I was to add the egg mixture and the fried tortillas strips together at the same time. This resulted in soggy tortilla strips. The other problem I had was that she says to sprinkle the cheese, and stir gently until the cheese has melted. It turned into a gloppy mess!

I will make this, again, only I will cook the eggs till almost done, then add the tortilla strips (to keep them from becoming soggy), and then add the cheese. I think I'll quickly broil the whole thing, to have better melted cheese.

I did add my own Salsa Verde, which was a nice touch, and garnished it with sour cream and chopped fresh green onion. Avocado would have been nice, too.

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