mtlaborShredded Chicken Gorditas


Since posting her first recipe in late November, Louisville-based food blogger and pharmacy student mtlabor has quickly become an avid food52 user. In under two months, she has contributed an impressive 24 recipes, earning herself a spot on our list of Most Active Cooks. Many of her recipes offer new takes on comfort foods (like her Chicken Thighs Smothered in Gravy and Vietnamese Banh Mi Burger) and inspired ways to work a crock pot (like her Shredded Chicken Gorditas, Lazy Ribs and Chicken Noodle Soup with an Asian Twist). Check out mtlabor's profile and fan her here.

Read her profile Q&A below:

What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  • Escargot
  • What do you cook when home alone?
    Poached Eggs
  • Your most treasured kitchen possession:
    Chef's Knife
  • Your ideal meal:
    Anything that gives me a happy feeling
  • Something you'd like a chance to eat or cook:
    Thanksgiving Dinner
  • The number of bottles of wine you own:
    4
  • The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
    4-5
  • Kitchen pet peeve:
    Messy workspace
  • Your favorite cookbook:
    Cooking by James Peterson

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4 Comments

mtlabor January 13, 2010
thanks guys! this was definitely a complete shock, but a great one!
 
shayma January 12, 2010
as i had mentioned a few days ago, i love your asian chicken noodle soup, the stock was made yesterday, hopefully if i get home on time today, it shall be our dinner. congrats for the 'cook spotlight' selection! shayma
 
AntoniaJames January 12, 2010
Love your "ideal meal." And I love your recipes. Congrats!!
 
LJDruggist January 11, 2010
Love your photos and am looking forward to trying your recipes.