Katherine Recipe Reviews (Pg. 1) - Allrecipes.com (10034128)

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2012

A wonderful complex flavor! I won a mushroom-themed cookoff at work with this recipe, thanks HAMM! Make sure you are using a pretty large pot, because the 1 lb of mushrooms makes over 8 cups when sliced. As many others, I used a combination of white, crimini, porcini and oyster mushrooms. I left the parsley and sour cream (subbed greek yogurt) on the side for people to garnish their own.

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Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup II

Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2011

Pretty good, but missing something. I think that next time I will use less milk--I'd like the flavor to be just a tad more intense.

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Barley Mushroom Risotto

Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2011

This was ok. My barley had a good consistency initially, but when combined with the mushrooms it somehow lost all of its creaminess. I have no idea what I did wrong--I followed the recipe exactly. The flavor was alright, but definitely not worth the time put in to prepare it.

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Terry's Texas Pinto Beans

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2011

YUM! I make this in the pressure cooker. Only needs 5 minutes at pressure using pre-soaked beans and the natural release method.

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Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2010

YUM! I found this recipe last minute, so didn't drain the yogurt, nor let it sit for the entire two hours. Still super tasty though! True, it was even better the next day, so I'll try to plan ahead next time.

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Chocolate Crinkles II

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2010

amazing cookies! I made these yesterday for a party, and was asked for the recipe. I followed the recipe exactly, except I didn't have time to let them chill for 4 hours. Instead I placed half the dough into the freezer for 45 mins-1 hour, and made those for the party. The other half went into the fridge and I baked them today--no difference in the two, both are delicious and look beautiful! I ended up with about 4 dozen total.

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Lebanese-Style Red Lentil Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2010

So tasty! I didn't have cilantro, so used about 1 tsp of coriander, and only added a couple tablespoons of lemon juice, as my husband doesn't like lemon flavored things. This is a really easy and delicious recipe. For those who have made this with green lentils, really try to find red ones... they cook quickly and become so creamy. Definitely a recipe to make again and again.

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Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2010

Certainly an easy recipe. I make this with dried chickpeas in the pressure cooker, and use about triple the amount of chickpeas called for. The first time I overcooked it and the chickpeas turned mushy. The second time I reduced the cooking time, but my husband actually preferred the overcooked, "creamy" version! He gives it 5 stars, I give it 4. Definitely a recipe to make again.

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No Roll Pie Crust I

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2010

Easy and tasty! Honestly, crusts are not my favorite part of a pie, but this was fast, easy and does not include crisco. I used this for a Dutch apple pie and it was perfect. After reading some of the reviews, I used only 1/4 tsp salt, and I used the smart balance vegetable oil that I had on hand. I prebaked it for 5 minutes before adding the pie filling. I will never even consider using crisco in a crust now! Thanks for the recipe!

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Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Streusel

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2010

WOW! Delicious and easy! I followed this recipe closely, except put in 1 heaping tablespoon of cinnamon. I used the "No roll pie crust I" recipe from this site, and did bake it for 5 minutes before filling, as others have suggested. My husband says it is the best apple pie he's ever had, and my mother-in-law asked for the recipe. Two great compliments from people who have tasted lots of apple pies :) This will be my apple pie recipe from now on.

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Czech Stuffed Green Peppers

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2010

I really didn't care for this much. Interesting idea, but didn't come together for me. We put ketchup on the stuffing and it was pretty good... kinda like meatloaf baked in the peppers.

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Lentil and Green Collard Soup

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2010

This was pretty good, it makes a light soup with a delicate, interesting balance of flavors. My husband gives it four stars. I was looking for a healthy recipe for collard greens, but I probably won't make this again.

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Scrumptious Chicken Vegetable Stew

Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2010

Very tasty and easy! I made this in the pressure cooker, on high for 10 minutes, and it turned out perfect.

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Braised Flank Steak with Lemon and Garlic

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2010

Yum! and so easy. I used this recipe for a shoulder steak I needed to cook. I added a lot of extra minced garlic--personal taste. Will certainly make this again!

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Pear Pie III

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2009

I thought this was ok. It certainly was nice to have a different type of fruit pie, however, I think I'll look for other pear recipes. I mad this for my husband, parents, and brother, and none of us thought it was really anything special.

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Sarah's Tofu Noodle Soup

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2009

This is a good soup recipe. Nothing too fancy, but very tasty. I made it once with the raisins, and once without. It is good both ways, but I think I prefer it without. The raisins give a very interesting sweet taste, and is definitely worth a try.

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Boiled Chicken

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2009

You can't go wrong with this recipe. This is the first recipe I used from this site, and it is so versatile! I usually make it for enchiladas, but it also makes amazing soup, or chicken for any other recipe! It is funny that you'd need a recipe for something that seems as basic as boiled chicken, but three years ago I had no idea how to make shredded chicken. Now I make it all the time!! Thanks!

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Ultimate High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2009

YUM! For two years I've been trying to make good chocolate chip cookies in Colorado Springs. They are always flavorless. This recipe is perfect!!! I did use half wheat and half white flour. Good thing I only made a half-batch, because I cannot stop eating them!

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Butternut Squash Soup II

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2008

YUM! Like others, I used one sweet potato instead two regular. I had leftover baked squash in the freezer, so the whole recipe only took me about 25 minutes from start to finish. I didn't add any spices, and I thought it had amazing flavor! It definitely did not require milk or sour cream, but this could be partially due to the sweet potato substitution. For a fast, low-cost, super-healthy meal, this recipe is great!

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Golden Sweet Cornbread

Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2008

This was pretty darn good. I live at 6,000 feet, so I did my usual alterations (a little less baking powder and a little more liquid). I used applesauce in place of most of the oil, as I often do when baking. Turned out great--moist, but dense, and just the right amount of sweetness!

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