The reviewer who called this "Christmas Crack" said it best - it is absolutely addictive, and such an easy and pretty treat to make. It does make a lot of candy, which makes it perfect to give to neighbors and teachers.

Reviewed On: Nov. 3, 2009

It absolutely kills me to think of someone being disappointed with this recipe, but I know it can be a frustrating candy to pull off. The trick is to get the mixture to the proper consistency. I began making this with my mother-in-law about 25 years ago, and I remember being absolutely amazed at how much powdered sugar she added to make the mixture as firm as possible (we always ended up needing more than the recipe calls for). You have to get it to a point where you pretty much cannot stir it anymore. I always start out using my Kitchen Aid mixer, but eventually get to the point where it is so stiff that I must do the rest by hand. Then it is off to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. I work in very small batches, only taking a portion out of the fridge at a time to roll into balls. It can be time consuming, but it is so worth it. You cannot believe how impressed everyone is when they taste these.

Reviewed On: Oct. 23, 2009

Hands down, my favorite recipe on this sight. The only thing that keeps me from making it much more often is the fat/calorie content. I saute the chicken, remove from the pan, and slice into strips. Then I put a mixture of butter and olive oil in the pan and saute the veggies (which I dice into cubes to make more appealing to the kids)in the great browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Then I add the spices, the cream, and the sliced chicken back into the pan. I let the mixture cook on low for 10-15 minutes so that the sauce will thicken, and also to allow the flavors to "marry". Toss with the pasta and you are in absolute heaven!

Reviewed On: Oct. 23, 2009