{"id":2596,"date":"2012-06-24T18:47:49","date_gmt":"2012-06-24T18:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/socamom-test-kitchen-curry-chicken-a-la-crockpot\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T20:40:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T02:40:40","slug":"socamom-test-kitchen-curry-chicken-a-la-crockpot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/socamom-test-kitchen-curry-chicken-a-la-crockpot\/","title":{"rendered":"Socamom Test Kitchen: Pineapple Curry Chicken a la Crockpot!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Right now, my house is filled with the smell of curry, geera, and just&#8230; well&#8230; good!<\/p>\n<p>I haven&#8217;t done a test kitchen post in a while, but this one looks like it will be pretty tasty. &nbsp;Here are some things to know about me before you try this:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2577\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_12.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_12.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_12-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I am not a chef. &nbsp;Never have been. &nbsp;I mess around in the kitchen, and sometimes the food comes out nice.<\/li>\n<li>I don&#8217;t measure anything really. &nbsp;That pencil and pad in the photo, that&#8217;s mine. &nbsp;I cook, and I write what I add\/do as I go. Nothing super fancy. I have my family favorites that I make that I can&#8217;t begin to tell you how much of what to put in where. Testing is no different. My taste buds are going to be different from yours, so I give you the ingredients, approximate amounts, and you decide what is too much or not enough.<\/li>\n<li>Please share what you think, the variations you made, and how it turned out for you with the community. &nbsp;This recipe is a starting point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whew, all my disclaiming is done. &nbsp;Now &#8211; you ready?<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/lime-and-salt-cleaning-chicken-caribbean-style-2\/\" title=\"Cleaning chicken Caribbean Style with Lime and Salt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2578\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_14.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"You'll need a whole chicken.\" title=\"You'll need a whole chicken.\" width=\"400\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_14.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_14-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A whole chicken (<a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/lime-and-salt-cleaning-chicken-caribbean-style-2\/\" title=\"Cleaning chicken with lime and salt\">cleaned with lime and salt preferably to get that &#8220;fresh&#8221; taste out.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>To stuff it &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>8 celery stalks<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 large onion<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 can pineapple chunks (drained &#8211; save the juice)<\/p>\n<p>1 tbs parsley<\/p>\n<p>1 tbs onion powder<\/p>\n<p>1 tbs garlic powder<\/p>\n<p>1\/8 tsp chili powder<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp salt<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2579\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_01.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Celery!\" title=\"Celery!\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_01.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_01-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2580\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_02.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"You will definitely need a well stocked spice cabinet for this recipe.\" title=\"You will definitely need a well stocked spice cabinet for this recipe.\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_02.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_02-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>sauce &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 can coconut milk<\/p>\n<p>juice from pineapple<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 tbs sugar<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 tsp salt<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 tbs oregano<\/p>\n<p>1 tbs roasted geera (ground)<\/p>\n<p>3 tbs curry powder<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp red wine vinegar<\/p>\n<p>1\/8 tsp chili powder<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp onion powder<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 tsp ground ginger<\/p>\n<p>1\/8 tsp thyme<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 tsp paprika<\/p>\n<p>1. Chop the celery and onion. &nbsp;Add drained pineapple,&nbsp;parsley,&nbsp;onion powder,&nbsp;garlic powder,&nbsp;chili powder, and&nbsp;salt. Stir, cover, and refrigerate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2581\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_08.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pineapples, Onions, Celery\" title=\"Pineapples, Onions, Celery\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_08.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_08-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2582\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_09.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pineapples, Onions, Celery\" title=\"Pineapples, Onions, Celery with seasonings\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_09.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_09-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2583\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_11.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pineapples, Onions, Celery\" title=\"Pineapples, Onions, Celery, with seasonings - mix\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_11.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_11-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>2. In a sauce pan, whisk together,&nbsp;coconut milk, pineapple juice,&nbsp;sugar,&nbsp;salt,&nbsp;oregano,&nbsp;geera,&nbsp;curry,&nbsp;vinegar,&nbsp;chili powder,&nbsp;garlic powder,&nbsp;onion powder,&nbsp;ginger,&nbsp;thyme, and&nbsp;paprika. Heat on medium low stirring constantly, until it reduces to 2\/3 or 1\/2 liquid. &nbsp;Should only be slightly thicker. &nbsp;Remove from heat, put in a container, cover, and refrigerate until completely cooled (about 45 minutes).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2584\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_04.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Drain pineapple juice\" title=\"Drain Pineapple juice\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_04.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_04-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2585\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_05.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Coconut Milk\" title=\"Coconut Milk\" width=\"400\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_05.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_05-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2586\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_06.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Coconut Milk\" title=\"Coconut Milk\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_06.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_06-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2587\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_07.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Roasted Geera\" title=\"Roasted Geera\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_07.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_07-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2588\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_13.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cover and refrigerate\" title=\"Cover and refrigerate\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_13.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_13-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/lime-and-salt-cleaning-chicken-caribbean-style-2\/\" title=\"How to clean chicken Caribbean style\">Clean the chicken<\/a>. &nbsp;After the sauce has cooled, add 1\/3 of it to the celery, onion, and pineapple mixture. &nbsp;Stuff the cavity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2589\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_20.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Stuff the bird with the pineapples, onions, celery, and curry mixture.\" title=\"Stuff the bird with the pineapples, onions, celery, and curry mixture.\" width=\"400\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_20.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_20-300x288.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>Stuff the bird with the pineapples, onions, celery, and curry mixture.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>4. &nbsp;With the other 2\/3 of the sauce rub the chicken all over including under the skin where possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2590\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_22.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Rub the curry sauce onto the chicken.\" title=\"Rub the curry sauce onto the chicken.\" width=\"400\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_22.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_22-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Rub the curry sauce onto the chicken.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2591\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_21.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Rub the curry sauce onto the chicken. Get under the skin where you can.\" title=\"Rub the curry sauce onto the chicken. Get under the skin where you can.\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_21.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_21-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Rub the curry sauce onto the chicken. Get under the skin where you can.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>5. &nbsp;Put the chicken in the crock pot, sprinkle with parsley, paprika, and red pepper. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours on high, 8 or more hours on low.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2592\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_23.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Put the chicken, stuffed, in the crock pot.  It will create it's own sauce.\" title=\"Put the chicken, stuffed, in the crock pot.  It will create it's own sauce.\" width=\"400\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_23.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_23-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2593\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_24.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Put the chicken, stuffed, in the crock pot.  It will create it's own sauce.\" title=\"Put the chicken, stuffed, in the crock pot.  It will create it's own sauce.\" width=\"400\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_24.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_24-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2594\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_25.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Put the chicken, stuffed, in the crock pot.  It will create it's own sauce.\" title=\"Put the chicken, stuffed, in the crock pot.  It will create it's own sauce.\" width=\"400\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_25.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_25-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it! &nbsp;Start to stuff, it is about 1 hour. &nbsp;Then you should be able to do whatever you have to do for the next 4 to 8 hours, make some sides, and there it is. &nbsp;I will warn you, your house will smell like curry for a while.<\/p>\n<p>For sides, I suggest rice or mashed potatoes or something like that because the gravy is amazing! &nbsp;Here&#8217;s a pic of how it came out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2595\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_27.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The finished product!\" title=\"The finished product!\" width=\"400\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_27.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_27-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">The finished product! &#8211; photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>It really did fall off the bone. &nbsp;So good! &nbsp;You may want to add more curry depending on your taste, and what your family likes. &nbsp;Remember all measurements are totally approximate &#8211; experiment, and let us know how it went for you in the comments section. &nbsp;Feel free to share this recipe using the twitter and facebook buttons in this post. &nbsp;The more feedback the better!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Right now, my house is filled with the smell of curry, geera, and just&#8230; well&#8230; good!<\/p>\n<p>I haven&#8217;t done a test kitchen post in a while, but this one looks like it will be pretty tasty. \u00a0Here are some things to know about me before you try this:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2577\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_12.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_12.jpg 400w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/crock_pot_curry_recipe_socamom_12-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Photo by Eva Wilson for SocaMom.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I am not a chef. \u00a0Never have been. \u00a0I mess around in the kitchen, and sometimes the food comes out nice.<\/li>\n<li>I don&#8217;t measure anything really. \u00a0That pencil and pad in the photo, that&#8217;s mine. \u00a0I cook, and I write what I add\/do as I go. Nothing super fancy. I have my family favorites that I make that I can&#8217;t begin to tell you how much of what to put in where. Testing is no different. 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