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Such a crowd-pleasing dessert and so easy. I also added melted chocolate chips to the top of the base and used the icing from Eclairs II for the top -- which I think is KEY! Herhsey's syrup wouldn't do it justice, however the eclairs icing does not spread well, so it's difficult to make it pretty. Made it for a Labor Day picnic and will definitely make again.

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Easy Guacamole

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2009

No need to change this one. It's my go-to guac recipe and everyone loves it.

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Barley Bake

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2009

Delicious! I add sliced carrots too. This is one of my husband's favorite dishes. I've passed this recipe onto two others who are also now using it in regular rotation. Thanks!!

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Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2009

Yum! I steamed the broccoli and added it, along with carrots, mushrooms and onions, directly to the saute pan with the sauce. Served it over rice and my husband says it's a keeper!

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Lemon Orzo Primavera

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2009

Hmmm, sorry, I just found the lemon to be overpowering here - and I even doubled the recipe and still used only 1 lemon's worth of zest.

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Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2009

Delicious and easy. I used a 16 oz box of fresh spinach and two cans of beans. I ran out of cumin so punched it up with a little lemon pepper.

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Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

These were nice and fluffy but it was possible to detect the taste of evaporated milk, which was a little odd, although not overpowering.

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Pesto, Goat Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomatoes Quiche

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

Oh my goodness! This is the best quiche I've ever had. I made it yesterday for an early Easter brunch for a bunch of friends and they loved it. I will definitely be making this again. There is no need to change a thing.

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Coconut Macaroons III

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

This will be my recipe for macaroons from now on. THey come together so quickly and easily - without the hassle of egg whites, which are commonly called for in other macaroon recipes. I dipped some in melted milk chocolate... delicious!

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To Die For Blueberry Muffins

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

This is my Go-To recipe for fabulous blueberry muffins. Can't beat 'em!

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Vegan Chocolate Cake

Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2008

I made cupcakes with this recipe for my daughter's first birthday and they were great. The vegans loved them but any non-vegan would not know there are animal products missing. Save a cow - try these!

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Unsloppy Joes

Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2008

Loved these! This recipe will be going into rotation in my vegetarian kitchen. Thanks!

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Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2008

Very good and very filling. I didn't add the honey and didn't miss it. I think I'll make this often for a healthy, quick lunch! Add a few ice cubes if your banana isn't frozen.

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Quinoa and Black Beans

Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2008

This will be going into weekly rotation in my house. It's delicious. I added a can of diced tomatoes as one reader mentioned and it was good with and without them. In fact, I think you could add various veggies to this and make it your own. I would have thrown in shredded carrots if I had any. Alas, it was grocery-shopping night and the cupboards were near bare! I didn't use cilantro or onion (ran out) and it as still perfect.

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Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2008

I didn't have a skillet, or proper pan to cook this in, so I just formed it the best I could and baked it on a cookie sheet. It was tasty enough, but a bit flaky, like a biscuit. Didn't seem to have the dense quality of the usual Irish soda bread. I added some caraway seeds, too.

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Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2008

This is THE BEST carrot cake! I am not a huge carrot cake fan but decided to make this for Easter. My mom said I might have to make this for every holiday. I did simmer the raisins in orange juice which plumped them up and brought out the flavor. This cake is divine!

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Dark Chocolate Cake I

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2008

I think this will be my "go to" chocolate cake recipe. It was fantastic and an impressive three delicious layers. Frosted it with vanilla buttercream (from the Magnolia Bakery cookbook). I would make this ahead because I find it better the next day.

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Luscious Buttercream Frosting

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

Delicious! this will be my frosting my now on - no more store-bought with all the mono- & di-glycerides and other ! This was the first time I ever made buttercream and I was nervous about choosing the right one, having poured over many recipes for it, all with various measurements of the same ingredients. This one was simple and perfect.

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