I didn't like this at all and neither did my husband. I thought the biscuits tasted exactly like Pillsbury biscuits and wished I had made real dumplings instead. The dumplings would have been tastier and lighter. I'd read other reviews before making and followed some advice by adding spices. I can't imagine this without additional spices being added. It would be extremely bland. I used chicken broth instead of water, which helped, but the fake dumplings ruined it for us. Nobody liked it and we won't be having it again.

Reviewed On: Oct. 18, 2009

Great potato recipe when you're looking for something besides the "same ole, same ole" things. To make it easier, quicker and to get the spices deep into the potato better, I mixed the seasonings into the melted butter instead of sprinkling the spices on the potato first then drizzling with the melted butter.

Reviewed On: Jul. 11, 2009

This is, in my opinion, the best way to cook a pork loin. My only changes were...I don't brown the meat first; I've found no need to. The meat will cook nicely without it. I don't bother with the food processor, either. Don't make anything more time consuming than it has to be; just throw sliced onion and apple in the pot with the roast. I omit flour and add sage to rub on the pork. I put the carrots in the pot with the roast and cook it an hour less than the recipe says. Lastly, apple juice will work in a pinch, since apple cider isn't always available, but you won't get the same flavor. Cider is stronger and will add more flavoring and shouldn't be watered down with so much water. There's no need for almost five cups of liquid in a slow cooker. Other than a few minor and easy changes, this recipe is the best way to cook a pork loin. It's fast, easy and oh, so tasty!

Reviewed On: Dec. 28, 2008