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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.

Death By Chocolate III

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2009
I used a Duncan Hines "Dark Chocolate Fudge" brownie mix, Jello "Chocolate Fudge" pudding mixes, light Cool Whip & Heath Bits. Instead of sprinkling the top with toffee bits, I grated a Dove dark chocolate bar as garnish. It was a big hit at our Christmas gathering. The directions suggest making it the day before. I assembled it about 7 hours before tasting it & the brownie chunks were already very soft. I prefer more texture with the brownies so I'll wait until just before serving to layer the ingredients next time.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.

Fruit Dip II

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
A light, slightly sweet fruit dip that holds up well on a buffet. Very fast & easy. Keeps well in refrigeration.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.

Chocolate Cappuccino Cheesecake

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
I made this cheesecake in mini form using one chocolate wafer from an Oreo cookie as the bottom crust. There was a strong tang from the sour cream that I didn't care for. The chocolate wasn't as pronounced as I had hoped it would be. I skipped the whipped cream & chocolate leaves as garnish. A few members of my family really enjoyed the cheesecake though. I'll attempt the recipe again using a darker chocolate option & a different cheesecake base without sour cream.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.

Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009
The flavor was good but I think marinating the chicken for 6 or more hours would improve the flavor.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.72 star rating.

Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009
Good but I used dried orange zest so it may have been better with fresh. My husband really enjoyed it.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.

Italian Peas

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009
Fast, easy, healthy & delicious.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.

Fast Chicken Soup Base

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009
A quick, easy & satisfying soup. I added 1-2 minced cloves of garlic to the onions before cooking and 1-2 bay leaves to the broth.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.

Sauteed Apples

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009
A very easy, quick & delicious side dish or topping for waffles, pancakes or ice cream. Granny Smith apples work well but Honey Crisps held up to cooking even better. It freezes well, too.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.

Barbecued Beef Brisket

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009
I made this on recommendation of another Recipe Exchange member. It is very easy, flavorful & great for hoagies. I make extra sauce & heat it to make it smooth for use on the side or as a dip for chicken nuggets.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.

Cobb Salad

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009
This is a great flavor combination. I did try to lighten it up by going easy on the bacon & cheese. I omitted the hard-boiled eggs but will definitely add that next time and make it with Romaine for even more flavor.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.

Butternut Squash Bisque

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009
I baked the butternut squash in the oven then peeled & cubed it. I was trying to replicate a soup we had in a restaurant so I cut the amount of onion by half & increased the carrots by 1/4 cup. I was generous with the nutmeg, eliminated the pepper & added some ground cinnamon. Instead of heavy cream, I used reduced-fat half & half. The family loved it.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.

Mini Ham And Cheese Rolls

Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009
Quick, easy & delicious. I've been making this recipe for several years. You can prepare them a day or two ahead of time & wrap them in aluminum foil until needed - just add a few minutes to the baking time. I've found that Pepperidge Farms petite dinner rolls work best with these. I usually spread half the mixture on top of the cheese & the other half on top of the rolls.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.

Chicken Pot Pie IX

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009
An excellent, quick pot pie. I had leftover roasted chicken that I used instead of fresh chicken. I boiled the vegetables with 2 chicken bouillon cubes then drained the hot liquid into the bowl of the precooked chopped chicken meat to heat it. When it was sufficiently heated, I drained the meat & added it to the cooked vegetables. I omitted the salt & used low-sodium chicken broth. A greased deep dish glass pie pan was filled almost to the top with the mixture. I tucked the meager excess of the upper crust under the lower crust & crimped them together. An egg or milk wash on the crust should give it a nicer presentation.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009
I made this recipe as stated. The cauliflower turned out too dry & the garlic was overpowering.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.

Blueberry Breakfast Sauce

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2009
Very quick & easy. The recipe doubles easily & is simple enough for a beginner to attempt. The flavor is unadulterated fruit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.

Honey Mustard Sauce

Reviewed: May 30, 2009
Fast, easy, simple & delicious.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.

Cream Cheese Squares

Reviewed: May 27, 2009
This didn't have enough flavor or sweetness for us. I cut back on the amount of butter by 1/2 but it was still too greasy to me. I think adding some lemon extract to the filling would help, too.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.

Slow Cooker Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Reviewed: May 3, 2009
Very good. I used chuck roast instead of rump roast to get a more tender result.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.

Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2009
Very easy & good. The recipe makes no mention of cutting up the garlic so I sliced them. I omitted the butter & used a cornstarch whitewash in the sauce at the end instead of dredging the chicken in flour before frying. I browned both sides of the meat before sauteeing the garlic & mushrooms. The chicken breasts I used were quite large & took a lot more time to cook than stated. Next time, I'll marinate the chicken with the salt, pepper & some balsamic vinegar for several hours first to give the meat more flavor.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2009
I was underwhelmed with the results. I made the recipe using the ingredients as stated but halving the amounts. I used a boneless chuck roast as the cut of meat. The odor was unappealing, the roast was still a bit chewy after 4 hours on high, the flavor was bland. It could definitely benefit from a lot of tweaking.
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