southerncooker's Profile

From: Boomer, NC USA

Joined: January 3rd, 2010

About me: I collect cookbooks and love to cook and try new recipes. I tested recipes for Leite's Culinaria for almost eight years. I learned to cook from many good southern cooks including my Mom, Dad, several Aunts and my Grandmothers. My children and husband also like to cook and try new foods and recipes. My son still lives with us but our daughter is married. She often visits to cook with me. We are adventuresome eaters willing to try new things.


Latest review:

November 19th, 2018

Bourbon Roasted Pork Loin from Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook

This was delicious. I know she says in the book not to use the good bourbon but all I had was Woodford Reserve so that's what I used. I marinated for about 8 hours in fridge. Loved the apples and onions... read more >


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southerncooker's Useful Review Votes


401 recipe reviews were voted useful.

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(4 votes) Mexican Breakfast reviewed from: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys

(4 votes) Mocha Cake with Mocha Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed from: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life

(3 votes) Heart-Healthy Dried Fruit Scones reviewed from: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe

(3 votes) Poached Huevos Rancheros reviewed from: Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table

(3 votes) The Best All-American Apple Pie reviewed from: The Pie and Pastry Bible

(3 votes) Pumpkin Quick Bread reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(3 votes) Onion Thyme Tart reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(3 votes) Anytime Hoppin' John reviewed from: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen

(3 votes) Spicy Braised Sweet Potatoes reviewed from: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman

(3 votes) Mac and Cheese Canapés reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(3 votes) Zesty Lentil Soup with Tangy Greens and Herbs reviewed from: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking

(2 votes) Salmon Cakes with Ginger Sesame Sauce reviewed from: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life

(2 votes) Flaky, Buttery Crackers reviewed from: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day

(2 votes) Fruit-Filled Thumbprint Rolls reviewed from: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day

(2 votes) Spicy Hot Pot with Noodles reviewed from: Everyday With Rachael Ray

(2 votes) Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies reviewed from: Pioneer Woman Cooks

(2 votes) Coyote Quesadilla reviewed from: The Food Network

(2 votes) Savory Party Bread reviewed from: 1999 Taste of Home Annual Recipes

(2 votes) Greenmarket Strawberry Sorbet reviewed from: The Greenmarket Cookbook : Recipes, Tips, and Lore from the World Famous Urban Farmers' Market

(2 votes) Salmon Cakes reviewed from: From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine

(2 votes) Warm Potatoes with Basil Vinaigrette reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(2 votes) Green Apple Sourdough Pancakes reviewed from: Food Network

(2 votes) Apple Julep reviewed from: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family

(2 votes) African Drumsticks reviewed from: Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home

(2 votes) Mixed Lettuces and Greens with Garlic Chapons reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Onion Soup with Tomato & a Poached Egg reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Rich Balsamic Mayonnaise reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(2 votes) Four-Minute Egg Gribiche reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Butter Lettuce with Oranges Avocado and Shallot Vinaigrette reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Sage Grilled Cheese reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Peaches and Cream Ice Cream reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(2 votes) Pasta with Giblet-Mushroom Sauce reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Brasato reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Asparagus and Rice Soup with Pancetta and Black Pepper reviewed from: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant

(2 votes) Katie's Roasted Corn Salad reviewed from: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

(2 votes) Deep, Dark, Spicy Gingerbread with Coffee Glaze reviewed from: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe

(2 votes) spinach and artichoke mac 'n' cheese reviewed from: Rachael Ray's Look + Cook

(2 votes) Strawberry Ice Pops reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(2 votes) Chocolate Cake reviewed from: Hungry Girl

(2 votes) Romaine Hearts with Shaved Parmigiano and Lemon Dressing reviewed from: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys

(2 votes) Colcannon reviewed from: The Food Network

(2 votes) Stir-Fries reviewed from: Food Network

(2 votes) Portobello Lasagna Rollups with Easy Tomato Sauce reviewed from: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life

(2 votes) Shrimp with Three Dipping Sauces reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(2 votes) Homemade Pop-Tarts reviewed from: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe

(2 votes) Tarte Tatin reviewed from: Leite's Culinaria

(2 votes) Ginger Lemonade reviewed from: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor

(2 votes) Brussels Sprouts Slaw reviewed from: Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets

(2 votes) Killer Mac and Cheese with Bacon reviewed from: Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets