Versatility is a virtue prized by cooks. We love our versatile cookware, any versatile herb, those versatile recipes stored in our back pocket.
Sdebrango is our very own Le Creuset Dutch oven, our bundle of thyme, our dollop of crème fraiche: she is one versatile member of this community. No matter where you turn (or click!), you can see her presence -- uploading recipes, hosting potlucks, commenting on finalists, updating the Food52 Hotline.
And her cooking? Just as versatile. From baking to basting, pastries to poultry, sdebrango has got you covered. In the mood for a sandwich? Try her winning Flank Steak on Texas Toast with Chimichurri (pictured above). Craving some deep-fryer love? Look no further than Deep Fried Peaches and Nectarines. But from the simple (Simply Chocolate Cake) to the complex (Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry Reduction), there is one underlying theme of sdebrango's brand of cooking: this is feel good food, at its finest. These are dishes we want to eat around a big table, surrounded by family and friends -- preferably with some Tender Yellow Cake for dessert, please.
Read our profile Q&A with sdebrango below.
- What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
camel when I travelled to Africa and chocolate blood pudding in Italy - What do you cook when home alone?
anything quick and easy, pasta, eggs, salad - Your most treasured kitchen possession:
Cuisinart 16 cup professional food processor - The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
6
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89 Comments on sdebrango:
Congratulations sdebrango!
Thank you so much S_U, Happy Thanksgiving!
Great spotlight! So nice to see!
Thank you so much, have missed seeing you here!
Thank you so much Waverly, so are yours and I love your website.
Wonderful to see you in the spotlight! Your recipes are wonderful.
Wonderful to see you in the spotlight! Your recipes are wonderful.
Thanks so much Ashley, I so appreciate it. I am a fan of yours too! Wondered where you were. Thank you so much.
Congrats Sdebrango!! Sorry so late. I was locked out but I have a new password and I am go to go! I am a HUGE fan! So glad to see you in the spotlight!!
Thanks nannydeb, I know what you mean. Until I saw comments I had no idea.
Congratulations! (a little late) I'm still not used to the new format...
Thank you Lori!
Coingrats on this! I always enjoy your posts!
Thank you Niknud. Hope your little world is calming down!
Thanks Deanna, it was a great party and the food was beyond amazing, We are thinking of a holiday potluck if we end up doing it will send an invite!
Please do! Thx.
Yah! Sorry to be late to the comments - it's been beyond nutty in my little world. Congratulations and I'm so glad to see you here!
OMG - sorry for the multiples - the site kept returning an error page.
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
How great to see you here! Well deserved. Was so bummed to miss the party - I'm sure it was swell. Hopefully another opportunity will arise... It's funny, but blood doesn't freak me out at all. As a kid I learned from Mom that when you slice that steak, you capture the bloody juices and mop them up with a piece of bread. But mixed with chocolate? Hmmm...
The family I ate with went in the morning and literally came back with a bucket of fresh blood, I watched her make the pudding and was so sickened by the thought I had the such a hard time putting a spoon to my mouth but did it so I didn't appear rude. OMG, it was an experience I will never forget. If I had not seen her make it I probably would have happily eaten it not knowing but the sight honestly, was ghastly. It was for New Years brunch.
Thank you so much nogaga!
Oh, Blood Pudding! I completely blocked that eating experience from my mind, but it's all coming flooding back. It's amazing the power 2 words can hold. Love the spotlight (and your recipes). Congratulations!
Congrats, sdebrango!! What a well-deserved spotlight!
Congrats, sdebrango!! What a well-deserved spotlight!
Thank you Kitchen Butterfly, for now a virtual bear hug and hope one day to be able to meet you. Thanks so much!
A virtual food friendship I hope I can make good one day with a pyhsical bear hug! Great to see you 'shining' sdebrango XXX
I was scrolling down the homepage and saw your pic and I was like "I just met her!" congrats on the spotlight!
Thank you so much, I loved meeting you. Everything you brought was so delicious, thank you!
Yah!!!!! I'm so happy to see you in the spotlight here!!! I love your food and the spirit you bring to this site!!!! Congrats!
ChezSuzanne thank you, you are so sweet. Love your food too!!!
Great to see you here, sdebrango! Versatile is right!
Thank you so much HK!
Congratulations and well deserved!! Wish I could have attended your party, sounded like fun.
Thank you so much, our party was a lot of fun. Would have loved if you could have come. Maybe we will meet some day soon, I hope!
Yaaay! I couldn't agree more with all the wonderful things the editors have said. You really are the ultimate FOOD52'er; our community is made even better because of you. Congrats!! ;o)
You are too kind. I just love everyone here and food52! I have learned so much from great cooks like you and boulangere and everyone else. Its so inspiring to be here.Thank you so much!
Congrats on a well deserved spotlight! It was so much fun to meet you, and you are truly so kind and generous to all who contribute here. What a great tribute to a great cook and darling person.
Thank you Bevi, I also really enjoyed meeting you and again I want to say that without your help I could not have put that party together. You are amazing!
Woohoo!!! A great cook, a fabulous hostess, and a wonderful "mom" to her ADORABLE pugs!!
Oh, thank you so much wssmom. I really loved having you all at the party. It was such a pleasure meeting you. Izzy and Nando had a good time too!!
Oh what a thrill to see you here! Warm congratulations!
Thank you so much, this is such a thrill and so completely unexpected. I am so happy!
You are so cool! Rumor had it you were in the spotlight and I tracked you down here! I have learned so much from you and love your recipes. Intending to meet you in person one day. Congratulations! Well deserved spotlight shining on you.
Thank you SKK, I have learned so much here from so many wonderful cooks/chefs. You and all the great cooks on this site inspire me daily. Thank you again,
Suzanne! How cool is this!? And everything that FOOD52 said about you? All true and more. In addition to being a great cook, you are the consummate hostess--generous, warm, welcoming. Just like you present yourself on this site. You're everyone's champion--a happy and caring commenter on all recipes; open to everything. I'm so happy I got to meet you in person. Today is a perfect day to celebrate you. Congratulations! And thanks again for a wonderful party.
Thank you so much drbabs, I am so honored to be a part of this community. Blushing!!
Yay! So nice to see you in the spotlight, sdebrango!
Thank you so much mrslarkin, completely unexpected and a great honor. Thank you again!
So what it is that you are baking now?
Thank you so much Regine, I am making a batch of the hazelnut chocolate rugelach, cardamom orange chocolate ribbon cookies and a brandied fig and walnut loaf. Thank you again
Congrats!!!! Your yellow cake recipe is a revelation and I can't wait to try out your other recipes!
Hey, I'm so glad I managed to find the spotlight this week! :) A most well-deserved one, I should say. Congrats sdebrango!!!
Thank you so much, in shock but so happy. Thank you again,
Congratulations! Great to see you here, sdebrango, "shine on"...
Thank you lapadia, I am so thrilled and happy to be a member of the community.
Congrats! I always love your recipes! So glad to see you in the spotlight!
Wow, I am in the middle of baking and just saw this. Thank you everyone!! How wonderful and its me thats lucky to be a part of this vibrant community with so many talented cooks who are all so welcoming! Thank you everyone and food52!!
Wonderful spotlight, sdebrango! It is SO well deserved! This community wouldn't be the same without you! Love your recipes and your kind, helpful attitude.
You are too kind EmilyC, I love it here and am very grateful to have all of you as an inspiration.
Your recipes are so wonderful, and you are such a generous member of this community, sdebrango! So happy to see you in the spotlight. Congratulations!!
Thank you so much I really am so happy to be here.
Congratulations, sdebrango! As others said, so well deserved.
Thank you so much creamtea, I am honored!
What a nice Tuesday spotlight! Well deserved!
Thank you Burnt Offerings what a surprise for me to see this. I so appreciate it. Thank you again!
Nice to see you in the spotlight!
Thank you so much Liz!
Anita is a vegan pastry chef & founder of Electric Blue Baking Co. in Brooklyn.
added 6 months agoCan't think of another more deserving. Wish there was a category for 'superfans' b/c I would be in it. Thank you for hosting us at your potluck, Suzanne!
Anita, thank you so much. It was so wonderful meeting you and your sister. You both are inspiring and you are a wonderful chef. That casserole was amazing!
Yipee! Congratulations sdebrango! What a wonderful spotlight.
Thank you gingerroot, you are just one of the many cooks on this site that never cease to amaze me. Thank you again!
Congratulations on being in the spotlight!! SOOO well deserved!
Oh, Pat thank you so much. You all are so wonderful and I appreciate it so much,
Yay a well deserved spotlight for sure! Camel? Really? Tastes like .... chicken? (not ...)
LOL, no it doesn't taste like chicken, not is right!! It tastes similar to beef but more gamey hard to describe. Once was enough!!
And thank you so much!
YAY!! Sdebrango.. wonderful to see you in the spotlight... Congratulations!
Thank you panfusine. I always look forward to your postings and recipes you are amazing.
Congrats and thank you again for hosting such a wonderful potluck!!! What a wonderful treat it was to meet you...cheers, till next time!
You rock and I was so happy to meet you. Thank you so much!!
It's lovely to see you spotlighted, sdebrango! Your recipes are inspiring.
Thank you BKR, I really appreciate the kind words I know I have said it what seems like a zillion times but all of you are so inspiring,
Yay! Congrats on a great spotlight!
Thank you HLA, I really am so happy.
Had the pleasure of attending one of her potlucks...what a fantastic woman and chef!
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