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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.99 star rating.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies I

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009
These were good, but I changed the ingredients to make them a little less rich, as I wanted to give them to my kids. I cut the butter in half and replaced the butter I cut with applesauce. This added a ton of moisture, and cut the fat big time! I also used 1\2 whole wheat flour, and substitued nutmeg for the cloves, and added 1\2 dark chocolate chips and half milk chocolate chips. I also used quick oats in place of rolled, because that's what I had on hand. All in all, basic substitutions. I agree that these came out very cakelike- almost like little mini banana breads. I know that some of that had to do with the whole wheat flour, but knowing what I know about baking, these would have been very cakelike anyway. However, they are delicious, and my 2 year old devoured them!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Cara's Moroccan Stew

Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2009
Amazing! I tailored it to my taste- substituted fresh cilantro in place of the Thyme and parsley because I had it on hand and prefer the taste (and because I love cumin and cilantro together!), and subbed chicken stock for the vegetable stock.(I'm obviously not a vegetarian...) I subbed a little allspice for the coriander because I didn't have the coriander. I also added cubes of potato to the boiling water with lentils and boiled until tender to add to the dish, and I added shredded carrot to the sautee of vegetables. Lastly, I added a can of black beans. I think it turned out like an amazing vegetarian chili! Mmmm... I had a ton leftover, so I added shredded chicken to it and it was delicious! A new favorite for me:-)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.

Parmesan Chicken II

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2009
This was good, and quick & easy! I added some italian seasonings and whatnot, but it still tasted just a bit bland. I think next time I will season the coating a bit more heavily. I really LOVE the crispy texture!! For those who find it to be "mushy", try taking the skin off, and then following the recipe. That's what I did to cut down on the fat, and it really was very crispy!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.

Triple Berry Crisp

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2009
I halved this recipe because there are only 2 of us... I melted the butter to make it mix easier into the dry ingredients, and found that worked fabulously. I cut the butter to one stick for a 1\2 recipe, and used Whole Wheat flour... and I feel the butter was still a bit too much, but it tasted heavenly. I used fresh blackberries, blueberries and strawberries from my wholesale club, and I really liked the combo. I think next time i might use just strawberries and blueberries, and cut the butter back even further, adding some applesauce instead to keep it moist. Really good recipe. Love the idea of a top and bottom crumble!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.

Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2009
I thought this was fabulous. I had a 7lb roast for Easter... so I doubled the recipe. I used chili powder instead of cayann after reading repeatedly that it was too spicy. I also used fresh rosemary and thyme from my garden, and used table salt instead of Kosher salt, I just cut the amount in 1\2. It was really amazing. Took about 3 hours to cook. Great Rub, I can see how it would be excellent on fish, chicken, pork... almost anything! Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.

Homesteader Cornbread

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2008
Perfect! Just Perfect! I have been searching for a cornbread recipe, and after 5 or 6 different recipes (or imposters) I found this one! The only change I made was that I switched around the amounts of Flour and Cornmeal. I didn't even wait the 5 minutes so the cornmeal could soak. I just threw it all together and it was UNREAL. It was thick and rich, with the perfect amount of sweetness. It isn't one of those fluffy sort of conbreads. It is dense and full of flavor. The Yellow Cornmeal just gives it the most gorgeous color too. Perfect crust on the outside, too. I can't say enough about it. It's amazing. My new cornbread recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.

Easy Pizza Sauce III

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008
VERY surprised. This was great for our homemade pizza. SUPER quick... very easy... and tasted really great! I will use this for every homemade pizza in the future. It made a TON. I froze the rest for later! Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.

Buffalo Style Chicken Pizza

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008
I am truly surprised... I really enjoyed this! I had leftover chicken legs in the fridge from dinner the night before, and decided to cut the meat up for this pizza. I used Texas Pete, and skipped the butter. I also used the Peppercorn Ranch because my husband is deathly allergic to Bleu Cheese. I used a mix of Cheddar and motz. cheese... it came out great. This would be GREAT for entertaining or for the "game". Will make again!! Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.

Jay's Signature Pizza Crust

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008
This recipe is great for a soft, easy pizza dough that tastes really good for as simple as it is. I don't work with yeast very often, but it really turned out great. I used one cup of bread flour and the rest all purpose flour. It make it a little bit more doughy, which I'm not sure I'll do next time. However... its soft and really good. I made the easy pizza sauce off this site, for one cheese pizza, then I used the 2nd crust for the Buffalo chicken pizza off of this site. Both turned out great. Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.

Crispy Baked Chicken

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2007
This was okay... good flavor, although I did add a bit to it. More pepper, some garlic salt and some red pepper flakes. And i STILL thought it was a bit bland...I will continue tweaking it, but it was pretty good! My hubby liked it. I also added cornflake crumbs for added cruch like others suggested.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Golden Sweet Cornbread

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2007
This was really good, but it did not hold together at all. Whcih surprised me, considering I added cheese to it which should bind it even more. However, the flavor was GREAT. I added cheddar cheese and green chilies to it to make mexican corn bread. I cut the baking powder like everyone suggested also. I will try it again, only this time I will maybe use another egg. Good recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.

Ten Minute Enchilada Sauce

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2007
After making enchiladas and realizing I did not have the can of sauce in the cupboard I thought I had... I went searching for a quick and easy enchilada sauce. I found this one and went with it. I will say, I am SO glad I didn't have my canned Enchilada sauce on hand, and I will never buy it again. This was SO good! I used Chicken Stock instead of water and only used a little over one cup of it. It made a nice, thick, hearty sauce. I also turned the Chili Powder down to two heaping Tablespoons and it was more than enough for our taste. I also used regular flour, came out perfect. The best enchiladas I have ever made...and I even got to boast that the enchilada sauce was "made from scratch", which always feels good:-) Excellent recipe!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.

Grandma Ruth's Stuffing

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007
Super easy and SO good! I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was so easy I couldnt believe it would taste this good! I cut the recipe in half because there were only 3 of us at dinner. But it really surprised me! I have an herb garden and used fresh thyme and fresh rosemary instead of dried, and used rubbed sage. I added a bit more sage like others suggested, and I am glad I did because it needed it. However, I couldnt believe how good this was. It makes a full 9x13 pan in a half recipe!! My favorite stuffing, I will make this every year.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.

Smushed Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007
These were unreal! And so easy! I microwaved the sweet potatoes because the oven was being occupied by the turkey. The apples needed to simmer for a bit longer than this recipe says to get soft. I used Braeburn apples, they cooked up perfectly. I used a more cinnamon and nutmeg instead of allspice because I didn't have any. Once they were done I just threw it all together and used my handheld mixer to combine everything. There were perfectly sized chunks of apples, and they REALLY complimented the potatoes! I was pleasantly surprised! I will make this again every year. My husband who doesn't like sweet potatoes ate two helpings! Great EASY recipe! Thanks! My new Thanksgiving staple...
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.

Pumpkin Cake II

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007
Tasted REALLY good, the texture was odd however. I expected it to rise up more and be more cake-like. It was so moist and so dense it almost was like pumpkin PIE cake. But it tasted soooo good. I used more cinnamon and less sugar as other suggested. I also used a store bought Buttercreamm Icing as if it wasn't rich enough. yummy:-)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.

Best Brownies

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2007
These brownies are SO good! I wanted a sweet chewy brownie but didn't want all the fat, so I used only 3 Tablespoons of Butter and 1\3 cup of chunky applesauce instead of the 1\2 cup butter. That's just too much butter for me! They are supermoist and taste amazing! This will be my brownie recipe from now on!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.

Buffalo Chicken Wings III

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2007
These were really good! I omitted the Tomato Sauce because I didn't have any, and used Texas Pete instead of Franks Red Hot because my husband prefers the taste of Texas Pete. These are such a great alternative to the greasy fried wings, are heck of alot less mess and the texture is very close to fried! I will be making these for superbowl! Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Butter Flaky Pie Crust

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2007
This crust tasted really good, but it was a bit tough. That may be totally my fault though. Also, next time I will roll out the dough BEFORE putting it in the fridge because this chilled dough is harder to work with than dough made with shortening BY FAR. I paired this crust with the Grandma Ople's Apple Pie form this site that has over 1500 reviews and it was DELICIOUS. I will not used trasfat-laden shortening ever again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
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Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2007
This pie is really good! I used an All Butter crust from this website for the crusts. It is a bit harder to work with, but the taste is WELL worth it. I added some things to the pie though. I added innamon and nutmeg to the apples before putting them in the pie. Then I added some vanilla to the boiling sugar liquid. All in all, this pie was awesome! Would be GREAT for Thanksgiving especially!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Apple Crisp II

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2007
This recipe is outstanding... I really loved it! I used Braeburn apples, they are my favorite to bake with because they stay somewhat firm when cooked and give more of a bite instead of a squish that you get with some other apples. THe crumb topping was REALLY, REALLY good, however I agree with some other people who reviewed this recipe. It could use more of it. I think next time I will double the crumb recipe and use some on the bottom and on the top. But, GREAT recipe, and SO easy!!! This will be my top dessert for when I have company!
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