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Good recipe that is forgiving when changes must be made. I did not have any carrots and not quite 2 cups of shredded apple, I had 2 small apples that needed using up and also so fresh cranberries (not quite 1 C) I also had 2 over ripe bananas so I mashed them up to put in it, and then also added 2 oz of cream cheese, cut into tiny bits that I folded into the batter. This resulted in a yummy muffin! I also used splenda instead of sugar, using just a little less than called for. This recipe would be good for using several things up when you have odds and ends left over.

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Martha Washington Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

These turned out great! So easy to make with just a few ingredients. Yes they take a long time to bake but if you have the time, why not? Very very light. I will be making them again with the only change being I will be sure to spray the pan liner since a few did stick when removing them. I also got more cookies than it said, 24 good sized cookies rather than the 18. Usually I end up with less!

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Cheesecake Bars

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2009

I did not make the bars, I used a store bought shortbread pie crust instead. I doubled the filling and after it cooled I topped it with canned cherry pie filling. This turned out so good, very creamy! I did not find the lemon to be overpowering and the crust was a good contrast with it's crunch. I will be sure to make this again, so many ways it can be changed. Fresh berries on top also would be very good!

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Shrimp Artichoke Dip

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2009

I used canned crabmeat instead of the shrimp and used a few different kinds of shredded cheese that I had on hand, also sauteed some diced red pepper and decreases the amount of onion. Will be making again!

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Libby's® Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2009

Turned out great! I had some fresh pumpkin left over from when I made a pie so used that instead of the canned and put in twice as many cranberries.

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Black Magic Cake

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

This cake is great! I used splenda instead of sugar. The only problem I had was it sticking to the pan (bundt) and a big chunk was broken off. If I was making this for company I would not take the chance and would use a 9x13 pan instead. Very moist cake! Used a chocolate glaze and garnished with whip cream when serving.

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Satiny Chocolate Glaze

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

Made this using honey in place of the corn syrup and it worked very well!

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Dumplings

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! Couldn't have been easier. I think some who have a problem with them not holding their shape may have the pot on to high of a heat. Thank you!

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Raisin Puffs

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2009

These cookies turned out so well!! I used a medium sized cookie scoop so they were bigger than the recipe called for and also pressed down on them a little bit for a less rounded look, they do not spread much while baking. The 1 thing I did differently was to use some apple juice in place of 1/2 C. water for boiling the raisins. Next time I may try orange juice. This is now my favorite raisin cookie recipe!!

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Marinated Tuna Steak

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2009

Turned out very good. I did not have any orange juice so used pineapple juice and I coated the steaks with italian breadcrumbs then pan fried with a little olive oil.

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Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009

This was a great dish! I only made 2 pieces but still used the whole recipe for the marinade so I had plenty of sauce. I didn't have fresh ginger so used 1/2 t. powdered. My husband really loved this, will be making again for sure! Served it with roasted red potatoes and a salad.

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Peanut Butter and Honey No-Bake Cookies

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009

These were a bit sticky so I was careful when putting them into a container so they had some space and used parchment paper between layers. Did not take long at all to get them all done.

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Chocolate Applesauce Cake

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

This turned out very well. I used splenda instead of the sugar and also added 1 t. of vanilla. Didn't have walnuts so used pecans. My husband is eating his second piece tonight as I type!

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My Chili

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

Very good chili and evenb better the next day! The only thing I did different was I used 2 cans of the rotell tomatoes, used 1 1/2 pounds hamberger and 1/2 pound italian sausage and added 1/4 C. chopped red pepper and decreased the salt by half. Easy to put together and then I let it cook for 4 hours in the crock pot.

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Banana Cream Pie I

Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

This turned out beautifully. I used 3 T. cornstarch in place of the flour and added 1/2 C. of coconut to the filling after cooking it. The only thing I would do differently the next time I make this is I would slice 1 banana on the bottom of the crust, then I would add the rest of the banana slices to the filling before I pour it into the pan, the filling did not go all the way down to the bottom as I would have liked.

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Chili Cornmeal Crescents

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2009

Thought this sounded like a nice change of pace so made them up to go with a hearty soup. I was disappointed in how they turned out, to heavy for my liking. The flavor was ok but the texture was not what I was hoping for. Maybe if there was less cornmeal it would have turned out better.

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Byrdhouse Marinated Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

I had to make this twice, the first time I never got any because my husband ate it all while I was at work! A good way to use up tomatoes from our plants. The mushrooms were big so I quartered them rather than leave whole.

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