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mermaiden

Intermediate Home Cook
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joined May, 2009
What's for dinner?
Cheddar Biscuits

Technical support, computer geek, interesting pets, love playing games, learning photography, love my iPhone, love all sorts of music, but mainly heavy metal and some pop stuff right now (like Lady Gaga!).  Love cooking interesting things in the kitchen at home, and having a way to keep up with the favorite recipes we come across.  We love a good local food festival, and as many other interesting activities that we can get into, like DragonCon and the SCA.


Recipes I've Posted (all 52)



Favorites?  I guess that would have to be Asian, seafood, pasta...  I love all kinds of food though!

Blog: http://yumstrangefood.blogspot.com/

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Cheddar Biscuits

Cheddar Biscuits

I used buttermilk instead of milk. The copy of the recipe I was looking at didn't list oil, though I think it will be a good idea to include next time. They were delicious.

on Monday, March 25, 2013

fried rice

fried rice

There is no recipe here.

on Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Creamy White Lasagna

Creamy White Lasagna

The standard size of cream cheese in packages is 8 oz. Also as I mentioned in comment below, I used 6 lasagna noodles, for 2 layers. 3 each layer. But you can really vary it however fits best for what you have to work with. (:

on Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Perfect Peeled Hardboiled Eggs

Perfect Peeled Hardboiled Eggs

I never actually let the eggs come to temperature before cooking, just put them in the pan with the water and let it all heat up together. This method NEVER fails me! It is awesome to be able to peel the peeling off the egg in 1 solid piece, EVERY time! Just be sure to break them good *before* they cool by bouncing them a couple times. Then you can cool them down to peel.

on Monday, November 08, 2010

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Everyone at work just can't get enough of this (me included). Never any leftovers! I actually made some from whole chicken pieces... cooked, cubed, then torn up - gives it the loose texture like canned.

on Friday, July 16, 2010

Best Pie Crust Ever

Best Pie Crust Ever

Okay, this is totally now my favorite pie crust recipe. Everything always calls for shortening, and all I ever have is butter. This is just perfect.

on Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Apple Brown Betty with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

Apple Brown Betty with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

I had never heard of an Apple Brown Betty but it's exactly what I had a taste for! This is a great and easy recipe for it.

on Saturday, June 19, 2010

Erica's Chicken A La King

Erica's Chicken A La King

This is about as close to my own recipe as I can find. Except I used chicken + mushroom boullion, plus milk, instead of cream of mushroom soup and evaporated milk. I'd like to try it that way next time though.

on Saturday, June 19, 2010

Fillet of Flounder with Almonds

Fillet of Flounder with Almonds

[I posted this recipe.]

on Saturday, June 12, 2010

Creamy Shrimp Chowder

Creamy Shrimp Chowder

[I posted this recipe.]

on Saturday, June 12, 2010

Chicken & Dumplings

Chicken & Dumplings

It's so good he asked me to be sure and save the leftovers, the recipe, and also to share it with others! So here it is. [I posted this recipe.]

on Friday, June 11, 2010

Cheese Hasselback Potatoes

Cheese Hasselback Potatoes

[I posted this recipe.]

on Monday, May 31, 2010

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken

[I posted this recipe.]

on Sunday, May 30, 2010

Banana Foster

Banana Foster

[I posted this recipe.]

on Sunday, May 30, 2010

Creamy White Lasagna

Creamy White Lasagna

I used 6 lasagna noodles, for 2 layers. 3 each layer. You might opt to add meat to yours too, if you want to. [I posted this recipe.]

on Sunday, May 30, 2010

Lenny’s Special BBQ Sauce and Marinade

Lenny’s Special BBQ Sauce and Marinade

It's my ex father-in-law's recipe. Finally decided I may as well share it. It was that good. [I posted this recipe.]

on Friday, May 28, 2010

The best brownie cookie EVER

The best brownie cookie EVER

[I posted this recipe.]

on Friday, May 28, 2010

Classic Waffle

Classic Waffle

So simple. I don't know why I'd ever need to buy pre-made batter mix again, now. [I posted this recipe.]

on Sunday, February 28, 2010

Singapore Mai-Fun

Singapore Mai-Fun

I made the BBQ pork myself (recipe179282). After I poured the remaining caramel sauce over the meat, it was pretty saucy and I simply added the Mai Fun sauce to that. I just used 1 regular packet of Mai-Fun noodles from the grocery store, which was about 6 or 8 ounces..... I think the recipe would have been saucy enough for just a few more noodles, but it worked out fine that way. After making the dish the 2nd time we decided we preferred it with other Asian noodles (like lo mein style ones) instead of the rice noodles. I didn't want to add jalapenos, but I did add a few drops of chili oil. I retained the mushroom water and used it when creating chicken bouillon. [I posted this recipe.]

on Monday, February 15, 2010

Chinese BBQ Pork

Chinese BBQ Pork

I didn't have any shallots so I just minced an entire green onion instead. Worked great. I didn't have time to go by an Asian market to look for maltose so I just used sugar instead, which worked fine, though it may be a bit sweeter (honey is normally a better substitute). With mine I used about a teaspoon or so of sesame oil, a generous sprinkle of the pepper and a light dusting of salt... Also, I used sake wine. I only marinated for 20 minutes, then used the pork in Singapore Mai-Fun. Even through that curry/ginger sauce I could still taste the wonderful flavor. Because of the dish I was creating this for, I chopped the pork into chunks before preparing (after forking) so this cut down on the cooking time, too. [I posted this recipe.]

on Monday, February 15, 2010

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Hi there. In your butternut squash casserole recipe, you didn't mention the oven temp to cook it. Thanks :)
1 years, 5 months, 3 weeks, 5 hours, 10 minutes ago
Oh hi, I didn't post that recipe myself but what you're looking for is 1/4 cup of Bailey's. They're great. Enjoy!
3 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 9 hours, 55 minutes ago
Baileys Irish Cream TrufflesBaileys Irish Cream Truffles
Hello, I really wanted to try your Baileys Irish Cream Truffles, however, you have not listed Baileys in your ingredients list so I have no idea how much to use. Could you please make changes to the recipe. I want to make them for autumn holidays. Thanks.
3 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 16 hours, 1 minutes ago

Favorites?  I guess that would have to be Asian, seafood, pasta...  I love all kinds of food though!

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