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PDQuesnell

Born & raised in Seattle. Retired early to California in 2007.
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PDQuesnell rated and reviewed the recipe Fresh Blueberry Pie
Fresh Blueberry Pie
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"This was so easy... so good! For years I feared pies, but now I given up making my own crust. Those ones in the refrigerator case are so easy and good."
Posted on 1/23/2011
PDQuesnell rated and reviewed the recipe Easy Chocolate Glaze
Easy Chocolate Glaze
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"I've been making this for years from the Better Crocker cook book my mom gave me in 1980. However I don't use the microwave. I put all the ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat over VERY low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. It is best for a thin frosting on brownies. Or I increase the amounts and drizzle it over a Bundt cake. Try adding a dash or salt, vanilla, or even more cocoa powder."
Posted on 8/30/2010
PDQuesnell rated and reviewed the recipe Impossibly Easy Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Impossibly Easy Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
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"Easy to make and it tasted great! However on my first attempt the berry swirl didn't "set" making the pie difficult to serve without making a mess. I think I caused this by making the swirls too deep. Keep the berry mixture floating just on top so the cheese below can set up. Don't rush it! Give it at least 4 hours to set up in the refrigerator. "
Posted on 7/17/2010
PDQuesnell rated and reviewed the recipe Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Lemon Buttermilk Cake
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"Good stuff! Make your own buttermilk substitute. Pour about 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or white) in a measuring cup, fill with milk. Stir. Wait 2-5 minutes for it curdle."
Posted on 6/17/2010
PDQuesnell rated and reviewed the recipe Fajita Pot Pie
Fajita Pot Pie
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"This was great! But I totally modified it to my own needs. First I cooked it in a cast iron dutch oven. I didn't have bell peppers so I used fresh onion, celery & carrots. Then I added left over pulled pork and roasted veggies. I also omitted the water and added some left over BBQ sauce. Because the dutch oven is wider, I doubled the dough portion of the recipe. I still baked it at 400 for 30 minutes."
Posted on 9/22/2009

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Posted 1/23/2011 4:46:15 PM REPORT ABUSE
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Rating:
This was so easy... so good! For years I feared pies, but now I given up making my own crust. Those ones in the refrigerator case are so easy and good.
This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
 
Posted 8/30/2010 1:09:59 PM REPORT ABUSE
Easy Chocolate Glaze
Easy Chocolate Glaze
Rating:
I've been making this for years from the Better Crocker cook book my mom gave me in 1980. However I don't use the microwave. I put all the ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat over VERY low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. It is best for a thin frosting on brownies. Or I increase the amounts and drizzle it over a Bundt cake. Try adding a dash or salt, vanilla, or even more cocoa powder.
This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
 
Posted 7/17/2010 7:04:29 PM REPORT ABUSE
Impossibly Easy Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Impossibly Easy Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Rating:
Easy to make and it tasted great! However on my first attempt the berry swirl didn't "set" making the pie difficult to serve without making a mess. I think I caused this by making the swirls too deep. Keep the berry mixture floating just on top so the cheese below can set up. Don't rush it! Give it at least 4 hours to set up in the refrigerator.
This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
 
Posted 6/17/2010 10:54:07 AM REPORT ABUSE
Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Rating:
Good stuff! Make your own buttermilk substitute. Pour about 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or white) in a measuring cup, fill with milk. Stir. Wait 2-5 minutes for it curdle.
This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
 
Posted 9/22/2009 8:53:58 PM REPORT ABUSE
Fajita Pot Pie
Fajita Pot Pie
Rating:
This was great! But I totally modified it to my own needs. First I cooked it in a cast iron dutch oven. I didn't have bell peppers so I used fresh onion, celery & carrots. Then I added left over pulled pork and roasted veggies. I also omitted the water and added some left over BBQ sauce. Because the dutch oven is wider, I doubled the dough portion of the recipe. I still baked it at 400 for 30 minutes.
This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
 
Posted 6/14/2009 4:20:23 PM REPORT ABUSE
Ham and Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups
Ham and Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups
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Roll ups are great! When available, I try to get a high-fiber or whole wheat tortilla. The recipe from Betty is a little high fat already, but sometimes is use cream cheese as "glue" hold my roll ups together. (Cram 'em full of veggies like raw spinach!)
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Posted 12/16/2008 9:21:02 PM REPORT ABUSE
Peanut Butter-Chili Chicken
Peanut Butter-Chili Chicken
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I first made this in 2000. It was a big hit. Over the years I have "doctored" the recipe many ways such as using boneless skinless chicken for a hurry up method. (But bones add flavor.) Because the chili & peanut butter remind me of a Thai flavor I also have used coconut oil for cooking the chicken.
This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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