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Octoberfest German Potato Salad

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

This recipe is very good and authentic! A couple hints though...German potato salad is supposed to be a little tangy, so just be cognizant that it won't be sweet. Use good mayo, cheap stuff can really ruin a good recipe! Lastly, I let mine sit for two days in the fridge (I made it ahead of time for a party)...the flavor just got better everyday, let yours sit for at least a day, it makes a huge difference.

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Cheese Dip with Beer

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

Beer and Cheese....can you go wrong??? Wonderful, this needs to be kept in a heating dish, I used a small crock pot to keep it fluid, otherwise it gets rather hard, pretty fast. This recipe was delicious, I used a hearty beer and the flavor really came through. If you don't like a strong beer flavor I would choose a light beer or an ice brew. YUMMMM

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German Red Cabbage

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

wow! This is really a good recipe. When I was making this I was skeptical about how this was going to turn out. I liked the apple flavor, I used sweet apples, which wasn't a problem. The only thing with using soft apples is that they dissolve easily, so maybe add more if you decide to do that. Also, it smells really vinegary when it's cooking, but don't worry the sugar cuts it pleanty. I added cinnamon and a little brown sugar at the end for my own taste. Be cognizant that German food is a little tangy so don't go overboard on the sugar and spices, let the cabbage speak for itself! Great!!!

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Dirt Cake I

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

Perfectly fun treat!! Everyone loves this, it's a classic. I sometimes use vanilla cookies and vanilla pudding to make "sand cake". Throw in a cute drink umbrella and you have a sweet little beach treat.

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Watergate Salad

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

Good flavor, but it was kind of bland. I added more marshmallows because they are my favorite. It was good, but not great.

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Monkey Bread V

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

For those with a sweet tooth, this yummy bread hits the spot. I would recommend cutting down on the sugar. I often use brown sugar instead of the white. I have found that if you use the regular amount of sugar, it is too sweet for people, even little kids. Less is more here.

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German Leek and Potato Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

Not what I had expected...but it was suprisingly good. I tripled the recipe to serve at my Oktoberfest this weekend. The ham bone added excellent flavor, and smelled really good while simmering. The only downfall was the soup smelled more flavorful than it actually was. I added a bit of chicken stock and used more leeks. In the end with a few touch-ups this soup turned out really well.

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Old-Fashioned Pink Lemonade

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

Refreshing...I cut back on the amount of sugar...I think lemonade should be a little tangy

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German Chocolate Birthday Cake

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

Light, fluffy, sinfully delicious. The cake was incredible and the frosting was even better. I followed the directions as is, I recommend doing this because there is nothing wrong with it. The cake comes out perfectly. I am going to make this again for sure, but I think I am going to try a layer cake next time. Warning** only make this if you don't mind hearing compliment after compliment after compliment!

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Chicken Pot Pie IX

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

Perfect Perfect Perfect. I took everyone's advice and used chicken broth, I also added fresh radishes from my garden. I used my own no-fail pie crust recipe (sorry thats secret) instead but this was the best pot-pie I have ever had! Everyone loved this, I would recommend taking everyone's advice about the chicken broth and pre-baking the bottom crust, its just delicious!!!

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Cheesy Beer and Spinach Dip

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

Hit the spot for sure! I made this for a football game last year and it was devoured before the second half. I am going to make this again for my Oktoberfest next week. I make my own pita chips for it also. Just slice up some pita bread and toast it up, it's really easy and good.

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

Torture...I am on a diet so I couldn't actually eat any of these but I hear they were awesome. I doubled the recipe, and used reduced sugar peanut butter, it worked perfectly. I teach confirmation on Sunday's and my kids couldn't get enough of them this morning!!!

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Greek Pasta with Tomatoes and White Beans

Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

I didn't use as much spinach, it just seemed like too much. It was delicious though! I stuffed my plate...and ate it all (its okay, I used whole wheat pasta)

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Hawaiian Dessert

Reviewed: May 15, 2009

Good, I didn't sweeten the whipped cream. I think this made it a little bit more refreshing. It was sweet enough without the added sugar.

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Baked Potato Soup

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

Sooo good! I loved this soup, it was just what I expected and I will be making this again. I loved the hot pepper sauce, it added just enough spice without being overpowering.

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Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

Tastes really really good. I added a little bit of cloves and cinnamon into the sugar mixture. The only downfall was that it came out a little soupy..well a lot soupy. Maybe I did something wrong, but I think I will try it again.

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2009

Amazing!!!!!! This was by far the best cheesecake I have ever had. It turned out wonderfully as is. I didn't change or alter the recipe at all. I would recommend this recipe to anyone. Also, it seemed a lot of people had trouble with the raspberry sauce, but if you cook it long enough it will become thinner and easier to strain.

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Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2009

This was a really good cheesecake. However, it is very very rich. It had far more chocolate flavor than the irish cream. The bailey's got lost in the all the chocolate...but it is still yummy!

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