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Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2012

This meatloaf was very tasty. I didn't use a loaf pan, but after an hour it still wasn't done, so I turned up the heat to 400. I did not use the topping, so a after about 15 minutes I turned the oven on broil to brown the top. At that point, the texture was fine, and I will make this again.

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Mocha Coffee

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

I used nondairy creamer, which I stirred into the cocoa before adding coffee. I find that the cocoa dissolves better. The proportions are good. Thanks.

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Crispy Pretzel Bars

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2010

These were very good, and gone quickly. I added a second cup of M&Ms and a second cup of pretzels. I thought there were enough M&Ms, but next time I will exchange 1 cup of cereal for another cup of pretzels to make it more pretzel-y. I did not have to add more binder.

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Different Chicken Cordon Bleu

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2009

When this dish was done, I didn't taste either the ham or cheese. The outer stuffing was crispy, but the underside was gooey. The sauce tasted fine. I think that the problem was that the sauce overwhelmed the dish. Maybe there was too much. Next time I will make a casserole of cubed ham and chicken in sauce, with cheese melted on top.

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Gypsy Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009

This was very good and teenager-approved. I used canned tomatoes instead of fresh and salt instead of tamari.

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Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

I followed the recipe as written, using Splenda instead of sugar. The cucumbers and onions came out yellow, which was ok, except it did not look like the picture. The cucumber itself was soft and limp, but the ONIONS were delicious. This is my new pickled onion recipe.

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Country Apple Dumplings

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

These were wonderful. My taste-testers didn't have enough thumbs to point up. I used diet 7-up, which tasted fine, but I think that in the future I will remove the cooked dumplings and thicken the sauce a bit before serving. What I especially liked that although some of the dough ripped a little, it didn't matter.

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Gazpacho

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2009

This tasted fine after I adjusted the seasonings. I thought it was a little bland, so I added a lot more herbs. It tasted better, but the red color definitely took on a brownish cast. The onion was a little overpowering, in both flavor and texture, so I will use less next time. I will keep this on hand for snacking, it just wasn't wonderful.

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Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2009

4 stars because the recipe is very high in fat. I used ff sour cream and ff cottage cheese, along with 2% cheddar. Still very good, and a lot healthier.

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Spam™ and Napa Cabbage

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

This was a good, quick meal. I used 2 cans of Spam and a large head of Napa cabbage. I was surprised at how much the cabbage reduces in volume. I will make it again.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup IV

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2009

This was a good starter recipe. I used 2 lbs. sausage, 2 bell peppers, and omitted the broth. I added 2 T brown sugar and 2 T cider vinegar instead of the soy sauce. Mine was more like half soup, half casserole. Family loved it - including 4 teenage boys. No leftovers.

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Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2009

This was very quick and easy, and everyone enjoyed it. I added some browned ground beef, but it was fine without it.

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Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2008

My family really liked this, and they are not big coleslaw fans. I substituted 1/2 the sugar with Splenda, and it was fine. Also, I added a lot of celery seed (1 T) instead of poppy. I used a whole cabbage, which is cheaper, and I was tempted to just slice it thinly, but I grated it instead, and it went over better. I don't know why - it's the same thing. Go figure.

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Karen A's Chocolate Dump Cake

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2008

I don't know what happened. The cake turned out very dry and the chips didn't melt. I'm giving it 2 stars because my husband and sons actually finished it. I'm not one to turn down either chocolate or cake, so you know there's a problem.

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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2008

This was excellent - not too peanut butter-y. I used nonfat milk, cream cheese, and Cool Whip to lighten things up a bit.

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Pretzel Turtles

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2008

These were very good. I used Reisens candy, and Release foil. I thought the pecan was bland. Next time I will use a large cashew or almond.

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Slow Cooked Corned Beef for Sandwiches

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2008

This was very good. I particularly liked how it firmed up the next day. I was able to trim the fat, and slice it thinly for sandwiches, or a little thicker for dinner. I do wonder if this would be a good crockpot recipe. I don't always have that much time to watch a pot.

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Monkey Bread I

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2008

I will make this again, as it has a lot of potential. I did not have a bundt pan so I used a regular baking dish, and it did not bake evenly. I also thought it was a little dry. Next time I will use a bundt pan and double the syrup.

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Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008

Very good. I will make this again. Instead of the pickle relish and prepared mustard, I substituted hot dog relish.

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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008

Went over really well at a Greek-themed dinner party. I made the following adjustments: 20 oz spinach, cooked and drained, 4 eggs, 2 C feta, 1 C ricotta, 18 sheets phyllo. I used all 18 sheets, and sprayed them with cooking spray. When I made it the first time, before the party, the crust along the side was thick, and leaked a little. So, in a brilliant move, I laryered 9 sheets of phyllo into the pan, added the filling, then layered 9 more sheets on top. Then I FLIPPED OVER the baking dish. That way, I was able to fold over the top layers attractively. Then I slid the package back into the baking dish. It looked professionally done.

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