Page 48 - Allrecipes (January 2020)

WE LOVE TO
have fun!
ON THE LINE My husband and
daughters are adrenaline junkies,
but I’m not. They make me conquer
my fears and do things I never
thought I was capable of. Here I’m
zip-lining in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
CHRISTMAS CRAZY Last year, I
got everybody matching pajamas for
Christmas—even our dog, Whisky.
THIS IS WHISKY He’s our
beautiful 8-year-old Schnauzer-
Pomeranian doggy. I love him
with all my heart.
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Also known as: Jennifer Aleman, 40, of
Kennesaw, Georgia.
My day job: I do customer service at
Macy’s, and I love decorating houses and
arranging flowers.
Who I cook for: My husband, Julio (50),
and my daughters, Jennifer Hyacinth
(18) and Alison Hayley (14).
My signature recipe: The Original
Camarones a la Diabla (at right). I also
make a mean Grape Salad Bento Box and
Parmesan Chicken Bites.
Dish I make that others like most:
My Traditional Mexican Molletes (it’s
online at armagazine.com/molletes) with
homemade salsa Mexicana. It’s tasty and
can be eaten informally at any time of day. I could tell you my secret recipe for: My
In my fridge right now: An organized mess
that only my head understands, but it’s full
of tasty ingredients waiting to be part of
delicious meals.
My kitchen is: The heart of my home.
Rare talent that no one will pay me for:
I can whistle in many different ways and
tones, and I can play the Spanish castanets.
If I had a superpower: I’d want to be able
to read minds.
On my bucket list: I want to live in the south
of France for a while so I can improve my
French and enjoy the local food and wine.
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Obsessions: I am a clean freak.
Best advice I ever got: Too many cooks
spoil the broth. Also: Work hard and be
kind—that’s it.
Kitchen tool I can’t live without:
My silicone serving spoon.
What few people know about me:
I was born in Mexico City, later lived in
Britain, and moved to the United States
about 10 years ago. You can learn so much
from a country through its cuisine!
My favorite things to cook: Soups
and tacos.
Best cook I know: My mom. She introduced
me to so many different cuisines and flavors.
Red Thai Curry, but then I’d have to erase
your memory before you leave :-)
Holiday success: I made Chantal’s New
York Cheesecake (armagazine.com/chantals-
new-york-cheesecake) for Christmas with
different toppings, and it was a big hit.
What I like most about Allrecipes: The
community has welcomed me and made
me feel at home. When I became a member,
I’d just moved to this country and was not
familiar with many local ingredients. The
website taught me how to use them in
different recipes. I also love the fact that
ordinary people have the opportunity to
share their favorite family recipes.