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Traditional Style Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2011

SOOOO yummy, and so easy because I had everything on hand except zucchini. I used dried potato flakes because they were what I had, and mixed in some packaged vegan mushroom gravy with the ground beef substitute based on other reviews. I will definitely make this over and over, though most likely leaving out the tomatoes because for me, they didn't really add anything.

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Quinoa and Black Beans

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2011

This is AWESOME!! I would give this more stars if I could!! As a new vegetarian, I am always looking for new recipes and feel like I have found a winner in this one! I made a couple of changes based on what I had on hand in my cabinets - 1 can of black beans and 1 can of pintos, 1/2 of a low-sodium taco seasoning packet, and added some Ro-Tel that was open and needed to be used. I put a little fat free shredded cheddar and sour cream in it just before I ate it - AMAZING AND SO EASY TO MAKE! Thank you so much for this recipe; I will be making this MANY more times!

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Cream of Broccoli Soup III

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2011

A thin soup, but delicious flavor. I will try something to thicken it next time.

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Cream of Cauliflower Soup II

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2011

Really LOVED this one!! I kept some cauliflower pieces whole and added at the end for texture as other reviewers suggested. I also added just a dash of dried oregano for a little color and flavor. Definite keeper - thank you!!

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Barley and Mushrooms with Beans

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2011

As a new vegetarian, I am trying all kinds of new dishes. This was GREAT!! I really love barley, so I am happy to have found this. Like other reviewers, I substituted water chestnuts for the celery - perfect - and added broccoli. I sprinkled some grated parmesan into the mix before I served it; it added a nice creaminess to the dish. Thank you for a great recipe!

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Low-Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2009

These are my favorite muffins so far! I used all whole wheat flour, and substituted Splenda brown sugar. I was already in the process of making these when I realized I didn't have an egg, so I found the "Common Substitutions" listed on AllRecipes and used 1/2 of a banana mashed with 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder -- it worked perfectly. The muffins were moist and not dense at all. Definitely a keeper!

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Addictive Pumpkin Muffins

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2009

Really great muffins! I scaled the recipe back to 12, and made some substitutions suggested by others: used Splenda brown sugar, egg substitute, pumpin pie spice and shredded carrots instead of raisins. They turned out so well, I will definitely be making these again!

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Sugar Free Blueberry Coffee Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2009

This was my first attempt at cooking with a sugar subsitute - my father-in-law is diabetic. I wasn't hoping for much, honestly, but it turned out really well! It was a little more dense than a traditional coffee cake, but the flavor was great and everyone loved it.

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Almost No Fat Banana Bread

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009

YUM! Made this recipe as muffins and they came out great with a couple of changes/additions that other users suggested: I used whole wheat flour instead of white, 3 bananas, 1/3 c applesauce, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 cup pecans. I mixed wet and dry ingredients separately and then incorporated them together. Hard to believe these are healthy!!

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Mushroom and Bacon Triangles

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2008

I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out a bit bland. Next time I will use more bacon as others have suggested.

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Baked Lamb Chops

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2008

Yummy! I like my meat on the rare side, so I cut the cooking time down. I used seasoned bread crumbs and drizzled with honey like others suggested. Fantastic - I will definitely make these again!

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Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2008

So wonderful!! I did use half bleu, half goat cheese, but will go all-out with the bleu next time. The pear balances the flavor out nicely. I also drizzled with a little honey like others suggested. Definitely a keeper!

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