So what are you good at cooking?

[LindsayDunn228]

I love to cook and will admit to being a pretty dang good one!!! I am a whiz at soups and chicken. I just don't enjoy making desserts. I only make them if we are taking it somewhere. But I will tell you my Chocolate Kahlua Pound Cake will make you slap your mamma!

 

[matthewpaul939]

I make a mean honey-seared chicken breast cooked in white wine and rosemary

I also make pretty good ribs (secret rub and sauce), coleslaw and fajitas.

 

[LBAK]

My pot roast and mashed potatoes are always a hit and so is my cheeseburger soup.

 

[Shugardrawers]

cookies, cakes, pies, pastries and candies. I love to bake and Dh's crew worship me. About 3 times a week he brings in an assortment of breads, fudges, cookies etc. And I'm the birthday cake queen in my family. Whatever the character or shape and style I can work it out.

ETA: My nephew saw this and said "It just ain't your birthday until NawNaw (me) brings your cake" Dh said he knew I was a keeper when about a month after we met I made him a bed cake complete with nekkid Barbie doll on it.

 

[Crankyshank]

My specialty is "food with booze" according to DH. Anything that has alcohol in it I can cook well. I can cook a lot of things without alcohol well too though

But to narrow it down I get the most raves from my:
- rum cake
- caramel cheesecake
- chicken saltimbocca
- trifle (also known as chocolate orgasm)
- mexican lasagna
- Italian lasagna
- meat loaf & mashed potatoes
- french meat pie
- chicken & tomato bake

 

[lindakmonty]

I love to cook and bake. dh does most of it since I'm gone working 12 hrs a day but on the weekends I make up for it. My sister introduced me to Pampered Chef several years ago and go crazy!!! They have some delicious recipies. I love going to reunions and parties b/c everyone raves about what we bring. That makes you feel good. ds5 always asks for chicken broccoli braid...it is sooo good!!! I love the turtle cake... dh loves the swedish meatloaf...the chocolate chip sensation is also delicious... there are tons and tons of recipies that are just mouth watering.... ok, I shouldn't be thinking of food this early in the day !!!

 

[DVC Sadie]

Not to toot my own horn but I love to cook & bake and I am very good at it. My specialty I guess would be my tomatoe pie, it is a hit everytime.

Southern4sure, would you mind sharing your recipe with me? i would love to make this for my dh.

 

[DVC Sadie]

I am known for my buffalo wings, southern green beans, red beans and rice and other New Orleans style cooking. My gumbos aren't bad either I only wished I had learned how to bake.

 

[Patty3]

Those who make really good meatloafs and spaghetti sauce and meatballs, please, please share your recipes. I love these foods, but can not make them really good.

 

[Daxx]

Chicken Enchilada dip (which is more like a meal than a dip) and Hummus are my two specialties. I also make a tasty Ranch Potato Salad!

 

[DznyFan]

I can cook pretty well, but I'd have to say my specialty is Creme Brulee. I have done both standard vanilla, and a chocolate creme brulee.

I do love to experiment with anything that could be considered a cooking challenge... but for some unknown reason, I can't do fried chicken!

 

[T1130]

I am known for my Death By Chocolate.
I also make a good chocolate peanut butter pie.
And cookie dough truffles.

 

[Crankyshank]

Those who make really good meatloafs and spaghetti sauce and meatballs, please, please share your recipes. I love these foods, but can not make them really good.

I don't really have a recipe, but I can post my ingredients. I have a horrible habit of throwing things together with a pinch of this and a bunch of that. My meatloaf recipe and my meatball recipe are pretty much the same.

- 2lbs of ground beef. I've actually been using 1lb ground sirloin and 1lb ground turkey lately.

- 1 can tomato paste
- shredded cheese (usually the Italian mix blend - 1 bag)
- Bread crumbs. I prefer the Italian blend from a local Italian deli but any Italian blend would work
- minced garlic
- salt, pepper, oregano
- 2 eggs.

mix the ingredients together. For meatloaf put into a meatloaf pan. coat top with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. for meatballs, roll into balls and put into a pot of simmering sauce.

My sauce is even more of a mishmash but here are the key ingredients:
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic cloves
- crushed tomatoes
- red wine
- a little bit of water
- dash of salt
- little bit of sugar
- oregano
- fresh basil leaves
I toss in a carrot (or a potato if none is available) to draw out the acidity

 

[Southern4sure]

Southern4sure, would you mind sharing your recipe with me? i would love to make this for my dh.

Tomatoe Pie (I really dont have a recipe but this is how I do it)

5-6 tomatoes..depending on size wash and slice (not thick slices). I put the slices on a cookie cooling rack with paper towels under it to catch the drips. Lightly sprinkle salt on both sides of the slices (brings out the moisture). I slice the tomatoes in the morning and throughout the day I "blot" the slices with paper towels to soak up as much water/liquid from the slices. I go through alot of paper towels. This is the best method that works for me otherwise the pie is soupy from the tomatoes.

Prebake a pie crust for a few minutes but do not brown it. Once it cools place a layer of tomatoes, sprinkle with basil (fresh is awesome), tomatoes, basil, tomatoes, basil until the pie crust is full. It is OK to mound a little.

Mix 1 cup of mayonaise, 1-1/2 cup of cheddar cheese..I like to mix in mozzarella and some parmesan and sprinkle in some italian seasonings. Mix well and spread over the tomatoes. Bake at 350 about 20-30 minutes or until lightly brown on top. Serve immediately.

If you have any questions just ask me. You will have to let me know how it turned out for you.

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

Chicken Pot Pie and Peach Cobbler from scratch.

 

[punkin712]

mmmmmm. You may have to post the recipe for us.

Edited to add: oh, yeah - have fun on the cruise.

Here's a link to the recipe (it's really easy to make):

http://www.ghirardelli.com/about/specials_contest.aspx

Also, it definitely tastes best at room temperature, but I usually can't wait that long.

 

[SillyMe]

Pumpkin Rolls
Chicken Pot Pie
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pierogi Casserole
Stuffed Shells

 

[vsimeone]

I'm not much of a cook but lasagna is my specialty - YUM!

 

[nuke]

My husband loves my pot roast which is funny because all I do is stick it in the crock pot with some season salt.

I also make good bean and cheese enchiladas and good lasagna. Those are winter foods. I hate puting the oven on in the summer.

 

[redshoes]

I love to cook, but I get into a rut and with little kids it seems like that rut has alot of mac and cheese, peanut butter sandwiches, and burgers in it. But I make a perfect oatmeal raisin cookie, a great pot of chicken noodle soup, and an awesome shrimp pasta salad.