Join us!  Sign in   

MinnaPepina

Beginning Home Cook
joined June, 2011
What's for dinner?
Hello!  I live in a commune and me & my friends (and husband) love cooking with Big oven!  We often take turns making the meals here for each other and our large gatherings.  While I'm just a beginner and have a lot to learn, I still enjoy attempting some of the harder recipes if the instructions are clear enough.  Someday I might just be brave and make something all on my own once I get the hang of it!

My Most Recent Ratings

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings

on Friday, March 01, 2013

Best Chicken Marinade EVER

Best Chicken Marinade EVER

That's the ticket! Love it!

on Thursday, February 28, 2013

Best-Ever Cinnamon Rolls

Best-Ever Cinnamon Rolls

So Delicious! I will have to keep hold of the recipe to use this one frequently!

on Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Croquetas de Jamon (Spanish Ham Croquettes)

Croquetas de Jamon (Spanish Ham Croquettes)

These are just so great for party appetizers, and the creamy ham filling is to die for! I have to say this is the most often requested thing I make for game days and such.

on Sunday, February 24, 2013

Crepes Nutella

Crepes Nutella

Out of this world fantastic! My hubby loves em!

on Saturday, February 23, 2013

Mini Crescent Smokies

Mini Crescent Smokies

I used real cheese but this recipe was fabulous and so easy to do on the fly! Everyone liked it very much, was just what I was looking for!

on Sunday, February 17, 2013

Sweet and tender BBQ Baby Back Ribs (Easy clean up)

Sweet and tender BBQ Baby Back Ribs (Easy clean up)

My gosh, looks fantastic, I will hafta keep this recipe around! I usually have my hubby do the grilling of ribs but this way is more moist I think!

on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Desechos Del Cerdo Carnitas

Desechos Del Cerdo Carnitas

This was terriffic and very useful to have! We always end up with a bunch of 'scraps' from ribs and this was a great way to make use of them! I never guessed you could to this, Thanks!

on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf

Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf

Easy and full of flavor. Perfect if you're like me and can't cook to save your life!

on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Pasta with Lemon-Pistachio Sauce and Spinach

Pasta with Lemon-Pistachio Sauce and Spinach

As written the recipe doesn't work. I wanted to use up my pistachios so I made major changes to the recipe and succeeded in creating a passable dish. Left off the lemon, switched in butter for the oil. To avoid the mushyness another user reported I used fresh spinach instead of frozen. I used heavy cream instead of the nasty pasta water (why on earth use THAT?!)I also processed the pistachios longer, then stirred in some feta cheese. Giving this 2 stars for the 2 ingredients in this recipe I ended up using :P

on Sunday, January 27, 2013

Tilapia in Garlic and Tomatoes Sauce

Tilapia in Garlic and Tomatoes Sauce

The comments in this made me laugh so hard, Even I know how to roast tomatoes and I'm a joke in the kitchen! Anyway you can BUY canned roasted tomatoes if you don't have the time and this recipe was AMAZING!

on Monday, January 14, 2013

Goulash

Goulash

I'm a bit simple in the kitchen, this seemed right up my alley. Had marked this item to try months ago, it was lacking in flavour. Nearly binned it then discovered I had a little item called Hungarian paprika. Genuis! Imagine what a differance some herbage can make. Still wasn't very good, will keep looking.

on Monday, January 14, 2013

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

I only had the Zinfandel, but this was wonderful! I don't know montreal seasonings but used Creole and hoped for the best. It was superb!

on Monday, January 09, 2012

Mini French Toast Cupcakes

Mini French Toast Cupcakes

Yummy! I really enjoyed these with some coffee!

on Monday, January 09, 2012

Refreshing Cilantro Lime Rice

Refreshing Cilantro Lime Rice

Gotta agreeing with guitarmom, this is a great, well-flavored go to recipe for Mexican food. Made it in the rice cooker for my garlic chicken tonight!

on Saturday, January 07, 2012

Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken

made this again, doubling the cornstarch, but I think its still lacking in something..

on Friday, December 30, 2011

Creamy Split Pea Soup

Creamy Split Pea Soup

This was great! I never knew a bone from the Xmas ham would make such a wonderful soup =)

on Thursday, December 29, 2011

Beef Bulgogi

Beef Bulgogi

Sake is NOT a good ingredient for these! Gave it a rank taste that no one liked. In the end, was bitter but well-cooked on the grill.

on Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Fried Catfish Po'Boy

Fried Catfish Po'Boy

Looked so nummy and messy I had to try it; what a quick & easy recipe! My whole lil family loved it; will be using that fantastic crunchy breading often!

on Saturday, December 03, 2011

Crockpot Carnitas

Crockpot Carnitas

Awful! As other posters put, I found it pretty bland though I did up the liquid to keep it from being too dry. Will not make again sadly without a major overhaul.

on Friday, December 02, 2011

Attach a Recipe (just type the title)
Thanks for the advertisements....have a sparkling day!!
1 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 4 hours, 40 minutes ago
Crockpot CarnitasCrockpot Carnitas
I would encourage you to try that recipe again. It sounds like you undercooked it. It's a very fickle recipe. I've made it 5 times but it's only come out perfect twice. But everyone agrees that sampled it that it's the best they've ever had. Since it's not my invention, it came out of a book, I stand nothing to gain. :)
1 years, 6 months, 3 days, 11 hours, 28 minutes ago
Quick Stats
0 medals this month
lifetime

Give me a medal

Report spam

Hi there! Please sign in first.

BigOven needs to know who you are in order to keep your recipes, grocery list and menu plan, and sync it with your smartphone or tablet.

Not yet a BigOven member? Join us, save time and money!

×

Ready? Let's get cooking.