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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 America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book

By America's Test Kitchen, Daniel J. Van Ackere, Carl Tremblay, America's Test Kitchen
Boston Common Press - 2008

With the fall weather, comes crispier temperatures in the morning. That's when I love kick my baking into high gear. I love to bake muffins for my family to enjoy with a cup of fresh coffee. The preparation for this recipe took concentration, because a lot of the dry ingredients will be "divided". I did use my food processor, which helped to "cut" the cold unsalted butter into the dry mix. If doing this by hand, I would suggest grating the butter. It helps a lot! With that said, there's a little bit of fussiness to deal with. First, you making the cinnamon filling. I used a small scoop to add a tablespoon of dough into a well-greased muffin pan. Then, you add a generous 1 1/2 Tablespoon of the cinnamon filling, then add more of the dough on top. It didn't say to do this, but I realized I needed to spread the dough evenly to cover the cinnamon filling. These baked in about 20 minutes. As far as texture, they were very tender. Just be sure not to overmix! As far as taste... everybody loved them. I'd definitely make these again.

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