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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.

Hot Chocolate Mix II

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2011
Score! Three ingredients=check. No high fructose corn syrup=check. Tastes as good as store-bought=check. The only two things I did differently were increasing the cocoa to almost 1 cup; and using 1/4 c. mix per serving (which is what the canister from the grocery says to use). Previously I have made this with confectioners' sugar instead of regular white, and it tasted bad. It needed salt and vanilla when served. But made this way, with only dry milk, white granular sugar, and cocoa, it needed nothing! Little sis was happy that it didn't leave residue in the bottom of the cup, too. We added whipped cream on top when we drank it, but it didn't need that. I might give this as gifts this Christmas!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.

Eggplant Parmesan II

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011
Although Dad said I can make this any time, I probably won't. It was not worth the trouble breading all the eggplant pieces. I had never tasted eggplant before, and wasn't sure whether it's okay or terrible (which has no reflection on this recipe). The proportions are not correct. I used about 4.5 cups sauce, and I had enough eggplant for 3 layers. Also, 2 eggs were not enough for the breading step and I had to use 3. The breading did not get crispy in 10 minutes, and it did not stay on the eggplant, either. It took much longer than 25 minutes to prepare (maybe I'm just slow). Now I know why Mom never served eggplant while I was growing up--it's just not worth the effort. Unless you LOVE eggplant, stick with lasagna for a cheesy, saucy casserole.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.

Healthy Banana Cookies

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2011
I was *delighted* when I saw this recipe, because I've been wanting to make breakfast cookies--something to replace store-bought granola bars. However, this recipe was my starting point and not what I actually made. I'm sure they are delicious, but I didn't make these exact cookies because of substitution. Thank you for the starting point, the instructions, and the baking time! :D
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.

Pumpkin Chili

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2011
Wow. Pumpkin adds an intriguing and mysterious flavor to chili! This is what my chili has been missing for so long. With pumpkin, you don't need lots of spice, nor lots of seasoning, to make it taste good. Normally I add a lot of cheese and corn chips to my chili--not this time. You can't tell that you're eating pumpkin. All you know is that this is the best chili you have ever tasted. Disclaimer: our chili did not precisely follow this recipe. But pumpkin belongs in chili, as much as beans and tomatoes do.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.

Lebanese Chicken and Potatoes

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2011
This was good! After it was in the oven, I remembered that I didn't like lemon chicken the last time I had it; but somehow this was better. It may have been the white pepper, the olive oil, or a change in my taste buds. The simplicity of this casserole cannot be beat! My pastor and his wife liked it, too. I couldn't give it five stars, though--my sister said it had too much lemon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.

No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2011
Just a few tips: Add the cocoa powder to the first mixture. It blends in better. Boil only 1 minute. After removing from heat, add the vanilla first. If desired, add 1/2 c. chopped walnuts to take these cookies over the top! This is one of the first recipes I made by myself; and the cookies are a family favorite!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2011
It tastes great; but it is what it is: a bean burger. I guess I was expecting it to taste a little more like a hamburger. But we wrapped them in foil to cook them, so that might have been the problem: they didn't absorb the charcoal flavor that grilled burgers are supposed to have. I will make these again, but I will leave out the onions because their flavor was too strong. Also I might skip the buns and serve this in tortillas.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2011
I had never made potato salad before, and this recipe delivered. It was delicious, it was easy, and it took only an hour to make! The only negative comment came from my Dad: "There is too much celery." (No one else agreed with him.) However, Dad liked the mayonnaise/mustard ratio. I think I used less onion than called for; but less onion is never a problem. For certain, this recipe is a keeper!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.

Chocopeanutbanana Smoothie

Reviewed: May 19, 2011
I love the name! :) I just called it "The Best Smoothie Ever!" If you want this colder, freeze the banana before blending; or chill the smoothie--but who wants to wait to eat this after it's blended? Like another reviewer, I prefer the "healthy" version with cocoa powder instead of chocolate syrup. I also make it lower in fat by using water instead of milk. But, if you don't care about calories, use frozen yogurt instead of milk--or cut the serving size in half!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.

Miss Betty's Super Quick Dinner Rolls

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011
The problem with these muffins is that they are too easy and delicious! The recipe itself is open to many variations, too. We do not keep self-rising flour at our house, so I added 1 1/2 t. baking powder and 1/2 t. salt. I made these twice in one evening! The first batch, for dinner, had whole wheat flour instead of white flour, and I baked them in 6 muffin tins. My family loved them. The second batch, for a lunch carry-in at work, I tripled all ingredients and used 1/2 all-purpose flour and 1/2 whole wheat. Also to this batch I added a bit of dill, just for fun, but it vanished into the dough and cannot be tasted. I baked in 12 muffin cups, and had to bake it longer because of the size. But everyone at work loved them, too; and my only complaint is that my "nonstick" muffin tin was hard to clean. :) Next time I might add shredded cheese, garlic, more dill, other herbs, cinnamon, raisins, pecans, or something else--not because they need it, for these biscuit-muffins are perfect alone, especially hot. Rather it's because they lend themselves to addition.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.

Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2011
These definitely need something to dip in--coffee or milk or something. There is something...off in the taste. I can't figure out what is wrong. The dough, on the other hand, is bombshell delicious! Actually, the cream cheese, butter, and sugar mixture was pretty good, too. Some have said that the dough is sticky. It is indeed, but I found that chilling it for a little bit helped. The chilled-dough cookies tasted better, too. This is an interesting idea--I might try making brownies with cream cheese next time.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.

Crazy Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2011
This is the cake we call "Lazy Woman's Cake" at our house--because you don't have to wash a mixing bowl! :) Except I always do, because it's easier to wash the bowl than to mix cake batter in a shallow pan. We love it with chocolate chips added. Also, I have cut the amounts in 1/4 when I wanted a very small cake, and baked it in a bread pan. This is a recipe to keep handy!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2011
This soup was delicious! On the other hand, I didn't want to wash the blender, so I mashed the beans by hand. Also I used canned tomatoes with green chilis. So suffice it to say that this recipe was an excellent starting point. (Please let none take offense at this. I rarely follow recipes precisely.) I served with tortilla chips and shredded cheese. Supper was extremely salty; but that might have been caused by the chips. Leftovers for lunch were excellent with extra chopped tomato! The next time I might substitute red beans or 1/2 red beans and 1/2 black. The possibilities are endless.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.

Grandma's Corn Bread Dressing

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2010
Who needs a box mix? I made a batch of Better Homes and Gardens' 'Perfect Cornbread' and used it. This was delicious dressing! I never liked dressing until I had cornbread dressing. However, I needed the whole pan of bread, not just 3 c. crumbs. Also, I think I used more celery than called for, and I skipped the saute step. Further, I suppose I can't actually rate this because the seasoning really makes a dish and I didn't have any sage to use. So actually my 4-star rating is for my rosemary/thyme/garlic-flavored cornbread dressing. =) Oops. I forgot to mention that this was the first time I made dressing and it was super easy--way easier than I expected!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2010
First, let me say: these don't taste like cheesecake; they are more like pumpkin pie. However, they are delicious! After reading some of the reviews, I cut the crust amounts in half and it was perfect. The only other thing I did differently was add cinnamon to the crust. (Unless you count using whole wheat flour as a substitution!)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.

Country Oatmeal Cookie in a Jar

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2010
In preparation for potentially giving cookie jars as gifts, I made these cookies last night. They taste fine, and the dough is amazing; but the cookies spread more than I like (personal preference). Also my eggs and butter didn't combine very well. That's probably because cookie recipes ordinarily add the sugar to the butter before the eggs. However, I got rave reviews at work, and I think the recipe is a keeper. If I give them as gifts, though, I might write 1/2 to 3/4 c. butter on the recipe. P.S. I added about 1 t. cinnamon and used raisins instead of chocolate chips. :) EDIT 12-14-10 I made these jars for my co-workers and everyone said they were cute! I reversed the order of the oats and the flour. As others have said, packing as hard as possible is necessary. I was amazed how much I condensed the sugar and the flour when I packed them in. This was my first time making anything in a jar, and I will probably do it again because this was so easy!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
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Deep Dark Chocolate Cake

Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2010
This cake has been standard birthday cake in my family for as long as I can remember. It is certainly deep, dark, and chocolate! Once I was at a birthday party and everyone was commenting how moist the (box-mix) cake was. But since I was used to this cake, I thought that cake was dry! It is delightful with a variety of chocolate frostings, fillings, etc. It can be made as cupcakes, too; just bake for a shorter time.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.

Glorified Rice

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2010
This was way too sweet for my taste. It was all fluff and little nutrition. Without the marshmallows, it might be good; but I won't be saving this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.

Floating Brownie

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2010
What people need to understand about chocolate upside-down cake is that you don't turn it out of the pan as with ordinary upside-down cake (example: pineapple). You turn each piece upside-down as you serve it. Also, serve it warm but not fresh out of the oven. But, haha, the name "Floating Brownie" is kind of comical!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.

Citrus Lemonade

Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2010
Just a few helpful secrets: 1) Serve on a hot summer day when you need something refreshing. I think the refreshing factor works best when you need to be refreshed. 2) Adjust amounts to suit your tastes. I used 5 limes, 5 lemons, 3 oranges (because they were so large) and approximately 1 1/2 c. sugar. (It needed more sugar, though.) I also used only 4 c. water. 3) Use seedless fruit if possible. That way you don't have to fish the seeds out of your juice! :)
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