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Carrot Raisin Salad

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009

I didn't follow this recipe exactly, but I really like the honey and cinnamon in it.

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I modified this quite a bit - used 1.5 pounds frozen mixed berries, no apples - kept the juice left from defrosting and added 1/2 cup agave nectar and 1/8 cup cornstarch. For the topping I chopped pecans and walnuts, 1/2 cup each, and combined with oats, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and substituted unsweetened applesauce for the butter. I baked it for only 25 minutes, and it was nice and thick, and the nuts were slightly toasted. Loved it! Next time when I have apples, I'll try it with apples.

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Cinnamon Pancakes in a Jar

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

I would have liked more cinnamon/spice flavor. I'm still experimenting with it - it's a good base. I used 1 1/4 c. mix with 1 c. milk as others recommended.

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Baked Pears

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

I didn't really follow the recipe, but it gave me some good guidelines for making baked pears. I made 3 pears with 6 tsp margarine, 2 Tbs. lemon juice, and 2 Tbs. agave nectar. I used a 9x13 casserole, which spread the sauce out and helped to carmelize it. I also flipped the pears after about 15 minutes. Then I sliced them when they were cooked. Really good topping for pancakes or pumpkin pie.

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Ratatouille Pasta

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

I love pasta cheese anything, but adding healthy veggies to that is great! I never knew about 'sweating' squash, but it really did the trick! Not mushy at all, just delicious.

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Lime-Curry Tofu Stir-fry

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

I really enjoyed this, not having much experience with curry. My husband, curry enthusiast, was less than enthusiastic about it. I did use lowfat coconut milk, which may have made the difference. I won't make it again, just because I'm the only one who really enjoyed it.

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Lentil Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

I love this recipe and have made it many times. I use 1/2 water and 1/2 broth. The balsamic vinegar at the end really gives it a great finish. I've also made it with 1 cup barley and 4 cups broth, increasing seasoning by 50%.

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Awesome Red Pepper Hummus Dip

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

The flavor was not very good - too lemony, too thick. I won't make this again.

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Sweet and Spicy Soup with Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009

Not a fan of black-eyed peas, but this soup is delicious! I used jarred roasted bell pepper, and only used basic spices as suggested. I only used 1/8 tsp. of cayenne with no red pepper flakes, and the kids loved it! My husband added more spice and loved it too.

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Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

Love how not sweet it is, a true yeast bread. I added chopped walnuts and plumped the raisins as others suggested. It doesn't last long enough to dry out.

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Whole Wheat Bread III

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

I used these for hamburger buns and they were great. They didn't rise for me, but still tasted good.

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Vegan Baked Beans

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

These are tangy, tangy beans. If you don't like tangy, but prefer sweet, don't use this recipe. The cinnamon and nutmeg conflict with the tangy so much, my kids didn't even like them. I managed to salvage them by adding more brown sugar, garlic, and the key - yellow mustard. The mustard seemed to counteract the spices really well. I liked that they didn't have meat, and I might try making them again without the spices, and a smaller batch.

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Mashed Potato, Rutabaga, And Parsnip Casserole With Caramelized Onions

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

So good! I'm not familiar with these veggies, but I diced them, nice and small, and they were very well done. Instead of draining the broth, I reserved a little and added it to the veggies - no butter required. I used yukon gold potatoes, with the skins still on, and I loved the texture with the other lumpy veggies - they weren't hard, but very smooth, like a chunky applesauce, not smooth like mashed potatoes. The carmelized onions are an absolute must! Although the directions seem a little off - maybe cook on med-high until transparent, not brown. My kids had 3rds!

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Peanut Butter Noodles

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

Absolutely delicious! It would probably be great as a main dish with some chicken.

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Shrimp Scampi Bake

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2009

LIGHTER VERSION WITH NO BUTTER! Loved the dijon in this recipe. I sauteed some onion and red bell pepper with the garlic and about 2 Tbs. of olive oil. Then I added the shrimp, lemon juice, and parsley. I tossed some rigatoni with about 1 Tbs. olive oil, then added the shrimp mixture. I also only used 1 pound of shrimp. It was sooo delicious and you definitely don't need all the butter! This version I made doesn't have a sauce per se, but it wasn't dry or greasy either.

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Walnut Pie Crust

Reviewed: May 29, 2009

LOVED IT! I subbed 1 Tbs. honey for the sugar and used margarine instead of butter. It would make a really good granola too.

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Chocolate Earthquake Cake II

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

My son wanted a 'chocolate swamp cake' for his birthday, and this fit the bill. I made chocolate cream cheese filling, by using 2 c. powdered sugar and 1/4 c. cocoa powder. I also kept the filling between two layers of cake, and it didn't spill at all. I baked it at 350 for 40 minutes, but I think it got overcooked. Next time I'll try the temp in the recipe.

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Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

Very delicious, tender, juicy. I followed some of the other reviewer's suggestions regarding liquid and temp.

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Grandma Betty's Ice Cream Cake

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

I used Nilla wafers mixed with butter for the crust. I've made this twice, using all natural Breyer's ice cream - once with vanilla and once with chocolate - they were both delicious. Put the cake in the freezer though, otherwise it is more like a pudding pie. It doesn't get too hard in the freezer. YUM!

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Irish Brown Soda Bread

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2009

I've never had soda bread, but this is a great recipe for whole wheat bread. I used whole yogurt instead of buttermilk, and it didn't take as long to cook. Delicious! Browned very nicely, with nice crunchy crust. Very moist and dense.

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