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FLKeysJen

Key Largo, Florida


Good food and friends can put a smile on anyone's face.

Chef #143318

Key Largo, Florida

Joined: May 28, 2004

Birthday: May 30

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Reviewed Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto

"Fantastic pesto! I used only four tablespoons oil and it was saucy, so three may even be enough for a thicker version. Served with sliced fresh avocado, this was a perfect summer meal."

5 days ago on Food.com

Added Recipe Photo to Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto

5 days ago on Food.com

Added Recipe Photo to Grilled Chicken Skewers With Red Pepper Pesto

5 days ago on Food.com

Reviewed The Everyday Italian Chicken Parmesan

"One of my favorite recipes now too! The herb combination and finishing in the oven makes this taste like something you;d get at a small Italian restaurant with secret family recipes. Next time I will be sure to use thin chicken cutlets or slice the breast in half width-wise. Even though I pounded them, the chicken breasts I used were too thick..."

May 18, 2013 on Food.com

Added Recipe Photo to The Everyday Italian Chicken Parmesan

May 18, 2013 on Food.com

Reviewed Mark Bittman's Basic Roast Chicken Parts With Variations

"Perfectly cooked, moist chicken - and I used all breasts which are so easy to dry out! I used thyme and Option 4 with whole baby portobellos. Looking forward to trying the fermented black bean option!"

May 6, 2013 on Food.com

Added Recipe Photo to Mark Bittman's Basic Roast Chicken Parts With Variations

May 6, 2013 on Food.com

Reviewed Roasted Zucchini and Yellow (Summer) Squash

"So good! I used roasted garlic oil. Leftovers diced up are delicious in omelets (and a good way to eat more veggies by starting in the morning)."

May 6, 2013 on Food.com

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About Me

Here's a photo of me (on right) with my friend Suzanne at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

I Live in Paradise! In June 2011 I moved to an island in the Florida Keys, abundant with healthy sunshine, fresh produce and seafood. (My previous Zaar and Food.com name was ~Jen~ but I have now changed it to FLKeysJen.)

My Mission Statement is to have some fun every day. I believe that every day is a celebration of something. Your life, like your food, should never be boring.

My Cooking Style is like my sign (Gemini) - usually, it's to cook as healthy as possible with the most colorful, most fresh ingredients. Then there's my evil twin. She loves sinful, rich fatty foods that make her butt very big.

When Not Playing on Zaar, I like reading and watching movies. I am trying to like running (thanks to the evil twin) and participating in 5K races.

Influences: From 2003-2006, I took classes weekly from a native of China who taught us about interesting ingredients, and the history, geography and philosophy of each dish. So, I'm most comfortable making anything Asian but, originally a (Northern) California Girl, love "yuppie" wine country cuisine...sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, avocadoes, etc.

My Favorite Cookbooks are the three by Janet and Greta Podleski. Here are some favorite recipes from this site: