I love this dip, but I am with NYPD K9 COP in that I don't care for canned meats, so I use shredded cooked chicken breast for this. Sometimes I substitute the hot sauce for salsa and serve with tortilla chips for a little Tex-Mex taste. I also use reduced fat cream cheese and light ranch dressing--although this may cause the dip to separate just a bit more. I do the reduced-fat version for us at home but make the regular version for parties and other get-togethers. You won't be sorry if you make this for your next party! It will be gone!!!! One more variation for a celery-hating husband--I use a small chopped onion instead.

Reviewed On: Jul. 1, 2008

I used a broth instead of water and thin slices of cooked pork instead of bacon for health reasons. I like okonomiyaki, but I think this was too thick. Perhaps it is supposed to be thick? I may reduce the flour next time. I will definitely make it again with a few changes.

Reviewed On: May 2, 2008

This cake is great! I made it in a 9" x 13" pan, because I made a birthday cake that I had to eventually carve into the shape of flip flops! :) I am always a little worried about not using a box mix, but this is the first scratch recipe I tried that was not dry. I added a half package of pudding mix--just to be sure. The combination of the chocolate and cinnamon is great. Instead of the frosting that was listed, I made white chocolate cream cheese frosting, since the cake had to be a color. Sometime I would like to try it with the suggested frosting. I'm sure it's great!

Reviewed On: Apr. 25, 2008