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Kendra's Maid-Rite Sandwiches

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2009
Really excellent flavor! I did increase the proportions of sauce ingredients because it was not as juicy as I liked. Several dashes of garlic powder (after tasting as is) made it perfect!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.

Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2009
So good, and not too sweet with 1 cup PB, and 2 cups brown sugar (2 1/4 cups = 1 pound). I think I prefer it with evaporated milk, as it gives a more caramel flavor. Using my Kitchenaid to beat the syrup into the peanut butter gave it a perfect texture. It seemed to taste even better the next day.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.

Clam Sauce with Linguine

Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2009
I was doubtful, but this was excellent with the mushrooms! I doubled the garlic and next time would use more. White wine is also a nice addition, but milk or cream changes the taste a bit-- good, but really better without.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.

Applesauce Cake I

Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2009
Bland nothing! This was loaded with flavor! I did use spelt flour, and thick homemade unsweetened applesauce, and it was fantastic. Next time I will halve the sugar, though, and I think this would be excellent with some diced apple for even more "zip" and moistness. I don't like raisins normally, but it was great in this. COOKING NOTE: Doubled recipe and baked in bundt pan at 325 for one hour. The crusty edges were the best!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Vegetarian Kale Soup

Reviewed: May 11, 2009
Maybe this needs the MSG-laced broth (I used some without), or maybe Italian seasoning varies from brand to brand, but we thought this was just okay. It needed more tang, or some acidic ingredient like lemon. I tried lemon pepper (good) and shredded fresh parmesan (great). This does have promise -- I love the ingredients, so I am going going to try again with tweaks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.89 star rating.

Healthy Garden Salad

Reviewed: May 5, 2009
TRUE five-star Winner! Vegetarian cooking at its best. The boring title belies its great taste =) Great mix of colors, flavors, and textures. If the dressing seems too tangy, I would lessen the vinegar, NOT the lime. I used EV olive oil and cut up 3 large regular tomatoes (which I seeded first). I mixed the corn and soybeans with the dressing first, than tasted a spoonful with every subsequent addition...every bite was great--you could leave out something and still have a great salad. Canned corn also works in a pinch with only a slightly less "crunchy" result. I have served this over salad greens alongside hot cornbread, and also with rice. My new favorite recipe!!!! =)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.

Five Minute Ice Cream

Reviewed: May 4, 2009
Very good. Soft but good! I cut down on the sugar and used 12 oz. organic strawberries (whole, but it still worked), a half-pint of organic cream, and a small bit of vanilla. I love the ideas using half-and-half ~ I will try that next, and try last summer's frozen peaches!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.

Old Time Chicken Divan

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009
Good starting point, but this just needs improvement to me. The sauce was way too thin for me, but maybe I mismeasured the broth? I would do less next time. Using a flavorful broth is also important. I added a couple dashes of nutmeg, and used white pepper and swiss cheese in the sauce for flavor. Much better.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.

Oatmeal-Currant Scones

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2009
These are quite light. Ours came out so sticky that we had to make "drop scones" but they were fine. I think it is better to overbake than underbake as the crispy outside is the best part! If using orange juice, I would also add a little more orange flavor with zest or extract.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.

Cheeseburger Soup III

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2009
I would note that if the potatoes are too soft before adding the milk, (as mine were), mix the 1/4-1/2 cup milk as directed with the flour, then into the remainder of the milk, and thicken in a separate saucepan on the stove to make a white sauce. Then add to the beef and potatoes mixture. I made this with natural cheese, which I know does not taste as good :) but it worked. Incredible garnish or table offerings are chopped tomato, chopped onion, and dill pickle relish... yummy, and looks great too!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.

Restaurant-Style Coleslaw I

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2009
LOVE THIS!!! Just perfect! Except for the sugar. Half the amount is sufficient. Fresh sliced cabbage is excellent, and omitting the MILK works best, because the salt releases liquid from the cabbage.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.

Baked Oatmeal II

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2009
More like breakfast bar, this was really good. I did only use 1/4 cup sugar (plenty!) and substituted half the oil for applesauce. Any dried fruit is delicious. I used a mixture of raisins and soaked dried apples (chopped). Another time I used dried cherries, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Nuts would be good too. I am going to make this weekly!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.

Pistachio Cake II

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2009
Very light and fluffy cake. Not loaded with flavor, but great texture. The frosting is just okay. I might it try again with the addition of some cream cheese and flavoring. For longer-term storage, Cool Whip (instead of dry mix) would definitely hold its shape better.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.

Lemon-Lime Soda Gelatin Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2009
MYSTERY SOLVED!(I think). I simply do not see the purpose of one teaspoon of sugar in this recipe. What difference could it make? I used one tsp. UNFLAVORED GELATIN to improve the set-up. Eureka! This was the perfect firmness and kept its shape in a mold. Flavorwise, this is mildly flavored, not overly sweet or tangy, and has a bit of fizz sensation. The cream cheese does stay slightly chunky (even though I mixed it, with the CRUSHED pineapple, in my Kitchenaid) but is fine. I was extremely skeptical of adding nuts, but feel they added greatly to the flavor and texture. Last tip: BE CERTAIN that the gelatin is COMPLETELY dissolved in the hot water-- you should not hear or see ANY grains or it will not set up. To speed set-up I did put this in my freezer for one hour and then refrigerated another two. It worked perfectly. The End :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.

Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2009
Not bad.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.

Too Much Chocolate Cake

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2009
Good, but still...cake mix. Not too sweet though. I wish it were denser.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.

Banana Pancakes I

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2009
Absolutely delicious. I used whole wheat flour and buttermilk instead of milk (and 1/2 tsp. baking soda to partially compensate for the acidity). ONLY USED HALF OF THE OIL! The secret is to mix VERY lightly, as little as you can, then not mix again, for the fluffiest pancakes. These did not even need syrup!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.

Meringue II

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2009
WOW!!!!! Ditto all the glowing reviews. I will fear meringue no longer, because this one did not disappoint. Quality control at last :) My best tip is to BEAT very well. It should be unquestionably stiff; if you are not sure, keep beating, because this recipe is not as sensitive to overmixing as traditional meringue is.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.

Double Chocolate Pie

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2009
This must be a DEEP DISH pie shell...or use 2 regular pie shells. I poured the excess filling into dessert cups, and used Meringue II from this site to top the pie. ONE cup of sugar was perfect, and made the perfect chocolatey richness. 5 stars if the sugar were reduced.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2009
Good, though a little soft inside, and seemed to need more flavor. Excellent with chipotle mayonnaise!
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