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Turkey Potato Casserole

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

I made this and then froze it for a couple of months, defrosting and cooking it when I had a newborn baby and didn't have much time to spend in the kitchen. It was great, tasty and filling and reheated beautifully.

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Nancy's Chicken in Puff Pastry

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

My mother and I made this for a quick lunch one day. It was easy and good, if not particularly remarkable.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

I have a family spaghetti and meatballs recipe that will always be my favorite, but it is a time consuming, all-day affair to cook it up. This is a much quicker option that satisfies the craving.

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-A-Leekie Stew

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

This was really easy to make, and it was delicious. I made it with chicken thighs rather than a whole chicken, and it worked out just fine. A great winter dish!

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Sausage Barley Soup

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

I forgot that this was ideally a slow cooker recipe and so I ended up making it on the stovetop instead when I was pressed for time. I still thought it came out pretty good, and I imagine it would be even better if the flavors had blended together all day. I liked this because with the spinach and barley and carrot (I actually tripled the amount of carrots) it felt "healthy" but the Italian sausage kept it from feeling TOO virtuous. I added substantially more of the Italian seasoning and barley than the recipe called for, as written it would have been a bit underseasoned for my taste.

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4-H Corn Special

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2012

As others suggested, definitely double or even triple the seasonings (I tripled the hot pepper sauce because I like my meals with a bit of spice). I made this in the middle of winter so I used canned corn and tomatoes and it came out fine, but obviously it would be better with fresh tomatoes and corn. I do like how easily this came together. Although the flavor is nothing remarkable, it's an easy weeknight dinner.

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Mom's Fabulous Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2012

This was very easy, much simpler than making a pot pie with a crust but fulfills the same craving. I thought that the filling could use a bit more flavor--not quite sure what I would add, but it needed a boost, somehow--but overall it's good comfort food.

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Poor Man's Beer Batter Fish

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2012

This was my first attempt at frying fish, and I thought it worked out well. I fried it in a deep fryer rather than in a pan so it wouldn't be as messy and I overcooked it a bit. Next time I'll pull it out of the fryer a bit earlier. Still, it was good and really easy. I did add a bit of Old Bay and hot sauce to the batter for seasoning, which pepped it up a bit.

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Czech Roast Pork

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2012

This was easy, tender, and a big hit with my husband.

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Mahi Mahi Rockefeller

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2012

Yum! I'm not sure if I'll make it again because the flavor wasn't quite enough to be worth what felt like a major calorie splurge with all the cheese, but it was good.

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Asian Ginger Dressing

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2011

I am stingy with 5 star ratings, but this dressing deserves all 5 stars. I wanted to drink this stuff! I am pregnant and have been having ginger dressing cravings but going to the local Japanese restaurant means I have to tempt myself with sushi I'm not really supposed to eat. Now I can easily make my own at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it was very similar to the restaurant dressing I love. I'll be making this often from now on.

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2011

My husband and I both enjoyed this pork recipe. I think I may have accidentally overcooked it a little because it had a bit of a smokey flavor, but overall I enjoyed the cranberry sauce and I was very happy with how tender the pork was. The best part was that it was very easy to make. All I had to do when I got home from work was heat up some veggies for a side dish and we had a complete meal.

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Tangy Cranberry Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2011

This recipe worked perfectly in my bread machine set to the "sweet bread" option. My only complaint--and it's not really a complaint since I should have paid more attention to the title of this recipe--is that this really is a very tangy bread. If I do it again in the future I think I'd like to add some sugar.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup IV

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2011

This was very good. Mine ended up more like a stew or chili than a soup (perhaps I simmered it too long) but the flavor was very good. It tasted just like stuffed peppers but was easier to make. Easy fall/winter dinner!

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Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2011

This was everything I like about a recipe: it was easy, full of flavor, and all of the ingredients were already on hand in my pantry or fridge. I even had frozen mahi mahi already in my freezer, but that is the only ingredient that I don't consider a kitchen staple. I ate it with a side of edamame for a healthy dinner.

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Aztec Casserole

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2011

This was really easy, a good, mild enchilada-style recipe for a family.

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Filipino Beef Steak

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2011

This was incredibly easy to make and for such a simple dish it was surprisingly flavorful. Served with a salad on the side it made for a quick meal that satisfied both me and my husband. Just don't forget that it needs to marinate for at least an hour before cooking! I made the marinade and got the marinated meat into the fridge and chopped up my onions. Then when it was time to cook all I had to do was throw everything into the two skillets and dinner was ready in five minutes. As written you'll end up with too little marinade. I made it with just one pound of meat but forgot to scale back the onions. It was still really tasty, but I'll adjust the meat-to-onion ratio a bit better next time.

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Baked Rice (Ross Fil-Forn)

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2011

This was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. I made it exactly as the recipe suggested and I liked that it was very easy to make (no chopping, time to do other things while it was simmering and in the oven). I like the basil and mint, which gave it an interesting flavor, although if I try this again I will probably add more spices since I felt like it could benefit from additional spice/heat. As others have commented, it was a little bland for me and my husband, although I can see it working perfectly for toddlers and young children.

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Beef and Noodles in Crockpot

Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2011

This was an okay recipe, but I found the flavor kind of bland. As others suggested, I added a can of mushrooms. I wonder if the liquid from that diluted the flavor somewhat? Overall this needed a little something, salt or more seasonings or something. On the bright side, it was very easy to make!

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