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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.

J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2009
Finally a biscuit worth making! I have searched and searched and tried and tried. Most were good but this one is it, the one I have been looking for and super simple to boot :). Used half cubed butter/half shortening...perfection.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
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Out of this World Turkey Brine

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2009
yea yea yea, I could make this recipe as is but I firmly believe in as using recipes as a basis. With that said, I used this recipe + directions by alton brown and substituted half of the water for vegetable/chicken/turkey stock and decreased the salt to 1 cup because our turkey was 9lbs. I used several whole garlic cloves that I smashed and sprinkled some all spice in the pot. I took all the ingredients in my big pot and (minus the very cold water) and shimmered them on the stove top to make sure they were completely dissolved. Then I cooled the liquid, then added the water and submerged the turkey. I only brined overnight (approximately 16 hours). Then I created a dry rub of minced garlic+ sage+ sazon+ smokey sweet red pepper seasoning. I glazed with melted butter halfway through. But the brine is was makes this dish Deliciously moist !
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.

Country Apple Dumplings

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009
This is simply fabulous and easy to make! I am glad I decided to use the crescents instead of just buying pie crust, it makes all the difference :). I halved my Stayman Winesap apples which I sprinkled with brownsugar/white sugar + cinnamon before wrapping them up fully in crescent rolls. I reduced the sugar to 3/4 cup (brown+ white sugar) and drizzle over all the apples than added the mountain dew. So wonderful, everyone loved them and wanted to know how to make them. Don't pass this gem up!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.

Wedding Cake Frosting

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009
I have tried buttercream frosting after buttercream frosting to match what I taste on the outside. But alas, I find them way too sweet! I cut this sugar in half and still found it still too sweet and the icing looked really shiny like shortening, which didn't matter so much since it was being covered with fondat. The search continues.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.

Cranberry Hootycreeks

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2009
FANTABULOUS!!!! Perfection, fluffy without being over soft...just the right amount of softness. I omitted the salt because I used salted butter and I used baking powder instead of baking salt.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.

Kentucky Biscuits

Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2009
Oh my! These are super delicious (despite the fact I didn't read the instructions properly and partially softened the butter). I glazed half of them with mixed melted butter/honey towards the end...yum!! I can't wait to make these again with non-softened butter :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Zucchini Bread IV

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2009
This recipe is exactly the same as the Mom's zucchini recipe minus that is uses less sugar and baking soda, thus why I chose this one. The only difference I will do next time is to add more zucchini, it really disappears after you cook it. Also I used half brown/half white sugar. Don't pass it up!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.

Grandma's Best Zucchini Bread

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2009
ok, so I found this place that has huge and cheap zucchini's and I decided to make a few different bread recipes. Delicious, especially with the dates...I am all about dates! The only thing I did different was to up the cinnamon and nutmeg...other than that, this is a gem :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.

Zucchini-Raspberry Bread

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2009
i don't know what the other review was talking about. I love zesting things, so I was all for the lemon zest. And I was surprised by the raspberries and they complimented the bread well. And I think the other reviewer must have used regular flour instead of the self rising flour (which has baking powder and salt in it!). Do try :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.

Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2009
I have never had couscous before, but I love feta/cucumbers/dried cranberries. The flavors in this dish were awesome! I couldn't stop eating it...perfect as is :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.

Mini Garlic Bread

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2009
This is an nice, sweet, and simple recipe. I cut the dill down a little and added some mozzarella cheese but other than that it was great. I love the taste of hot dog bread and this did not taste sweet.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
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Cream Cheese Frosting II

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2009
doesn't get any simpler and works well for decorating. I don't like the taste of plain frosting so I always use cream cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.

Jalapeno Popper Spread

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009
I made this along with 3 other dips and this by far was the favorite!!!! A matter of fact I wasn't going to make it cause I thought oh it going to be spicy but it was perfect, the flavors are outstanding and it will be a standard dip I make when I go out to gatherings!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.26 star rating.

Cheesy Pizza Dip

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009
I made this along with three other dips for a party. It is a good base to start with but it needs a little tweaking because it was on the bland side and the flavors to me were a little off.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2009
Wonderfully refreshing. This salad has the perfect combination of flavors, the slight sweet and citrus salad dressing, the sweet strawberries, and the cool and creamy avocado.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.

Chantal's New York Cheesecake

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2009
I am rating this a 5 because my cheesecake tasted like a baby watson new york cheesecake...my mom is a born and raised NYCer and I think she almost teared up at the memories of this cheesecake! However I halved the recipe and combined it with White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake. I also cooked it according to this method + a water bath. Here is what I did for those that want it: • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese • 2 eggs • 1/4 cup sour cream • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 cup white chocolate chips • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream • 1/4 cup white sugar
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2009
I am rating this a 5 because my cheesecake tasted like a baby watson new york cheesecake...my mom is a born and raised NYCer and I think she almost teared up at the memories of this cheesecake! However I halved the recipe and combined it with Chantel's New York Cheesecake and cooked it according to Chantel's directions + a water bath. Here is what I did for those that want it: • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese • 2 eggs • 1/4 cup sour cream • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 cup white chocolate chips • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream • 1/4 cup white sugar
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2009
Absolutely fantastic. I didn't change a thing for the marinade which is superbly delicious! I cooked according to direction but on the stove, it took approximately 8-10 minutes per side. Then I lightly brushed the inside of my rolls with honey mustard and heated up in the oven, caramelized some red onions, mashed up some avocado and lightly salted it and spread on the prepared rolls. I will make this over and over again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2008
awesome awesome awesome! Made this and they came out great! I did not refridgerate and when I baked them they did not flatten. The only thing I did differently was to not melt the butter...instead I let it sit out for around 6 hours so that it was super soft...melting the butter is what probably leads to refrigeration as a necessary step. will make again :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.

Balsamic Strawberries

Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2008
doesn't get any simpler. I added 1 tbsp of orange marmalade, perfect.
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