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TasteTester

Orlando, FL

Chef #311003

Orlando, FL

Joined: Apr 15, 2006

Birthday: Dec 23

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Saved Recipe Steamed Clams for Two by ellie_

Mar 16, 2013 on Food.com

Saved Recipe Steamed Clams With Cilantro Butter by Oolala

Mar 16, 2013 on Food.com

Saved Recipe Impossible Cheeseburger Pie by Peyton's Mom

Mar 12, 2013 on Food.com

Saved Recipe Ground Beef Goulash by gbmc3

Mar 12, 2013 on Food.com

Saved Recipe Esalen Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by Sharon123

Feb 18, 2013 on Food.com

Saved Recipe Baked Mac and Cheese With Diced Ham and Spinach by Target Recipes

Jan 6, 2013 on Food.com

Saved Recipe Baked Mac and Cheese With Diced Ham and Spinach by Target Recipes

Jan 6, 2013 on Food.com

Saved Recipe Kittencal's Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Make-Ahead) by Kittencalskitchen

Nov 16, 2012 on Food.com

Saved Recipe 15 Bean Soup by southern chef in louisiana

Oct 14, 2012 on Food.com

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About Me

Our family moved to Florida from New York in the 90's, so I've brought not only many of the recipes my family has passed down, but have learned to cook some great Southern dishes as well. When I found RZ, it opened up a whole new world of cooking -- cuisine from different countries, tried-and-true family hand-me-down recipes, and some interesting and delicious dishes I would never have found on my own.

My son, Michael, has grown up eating all kinds of food -- classic comforting dishes, what he calls "fancy" food and also what he has named "weird" food that none of his friends eat.

Michael is 16 now, and he makes me smile when he occasionally critiques the food, describing how it tastes and why he likes or dislikes a particular ingredient. I tend to do that when I try a dish I've never made before, so I guess he's picked it up. Michael still loves his favorites, though -- a good bowl of mac & cheese, a gooey brownie, and he is overjoyed when I take him out to McDonald's, a rare treat. For junk food, I usually like pizza or chicken wings. There are a LOT of good chicken wing recipes here ---- yumm!

Favorite Foods

My favorite foods are bacon, steak (especially a delicious marinated and grilled skirt steak), seafood, and anything hot and spicy. I've also made some vegetarian dinners -- they are a healthy alternative to all the "meat and potatoes" dishes I grew up with. I've found lots of recipes with grains, tofu, etc. here and we've come to really enjoy them, so I try to incorporate a few into our weekly meals.