Mom of two grown chidren. Married 31 years. Been cooking since I was 16. Worst meal I ever made: oyster crepes for my parents. Most memorable ( in a bad way): doubled a recipe for jambalya. (don't double the spices!) I am a self taught cook by using pictures from Bon Appetit. Most challenging things prepared" duck pate (boned the duck); Boned and stuffed turkey, thank you julia child; turducken. My cooking tip: don't ever be afraid to try something challengin and different to prepaare...

1.Cooked Mini Shells as instructed package, or until crisp. 2. Slice strawberries very thin and macerate (soak) in basalmic vinegar. 3. Mix together cream cheese with lemon and chives. 4. Slice prosciutto in half, then slice vertically. 5. Pipe or …

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a skillet. Saute shallots and mushrooms until soft. Add nuts and cook for another 5 minutes. Add sherry until liquid is absorbed and forms a paste. Cool to room temperature. Place 1 …