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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.

Chocolate Crinkles II

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2010
These are great cookies! The dough was very sticky, even after chilling for a couple days, so I simply dropped a spoonful of dough in a bowl of confectioners sugar, rolled it around in the sugar and THEN rolled it into a ball. Worked great, and my hands weren't covered in sticky dough. I also added 1 cup of mini-chips into the dough, the only change I made. I will definitely make these again!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.

Basic Cheese Polenta

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2010
Loved this. I used it as a noodle substitute in lasagna, and it was wonderful! It's also great with all manners of red sauces over it - a great substitute for the normal starches. You can also use it as a basic recipe and add a variety of items to it. This is classic!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.

Coconut Macaroons III

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2010
I've tried numerous coconut macaroon recipes, and although this isn't better than my other favorite, it's easier to roll into balls and the balls maintained their shape better while baking (chill the batter before rolling). I plan to make this my "go-to" recipe now. Because these hold their shape better, it's easy to pour a chocolate glaze on - they look more uniform and professional. If stored in an air tight container, I find these are fine for a couple weeks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.

Hot Pizza Dip

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2010
Had this dip at a friend's house this past holiday season, it's wonderful! She adds different things depending on what's she feels like eating, so it's quite versatile. I highly recommend this and plan to make it a regular at my house, too.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.

Chai Tea Mix

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2010
Have been a chai tea mix drinker for a long time, and happy to try a home made mix that could reduce the cost. This was very good and although different from the brand I normally drink, it's a nice change. I will definitely make this for myself, and will probably make it for gifts next holiday season! Thanks for the post!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.

Sweet Cornbread Cake

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
I love this recipe - I am of the sweet cornbread persuasion. I made it as written the first time and give it 5 stars, however, I've made it several more times and this is what I do now: I use 2/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce and 1/3 cup oil and totally skip the butter, I use only 1 cup of sugar. With these 3 minor changes I just love this cake! It's still sweet, but just a little less.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.

Chicken Satay

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
This is a great way to serve chicken! The result was very tender meat with lots of flavor. I did marinate the chicken over night (first time I followed the recipe and found that the chicken could have had a stronger flavor, so I made them up the night before the 2nd time around, and it was perfect). Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.

Chewy Caramel

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
I just made these, my first candy ever, and I have to say, it wasn't that hard. I made the mistake of stirring too long - once it boils you need to step away from the pot and let it boil so that the temperature can rise to at least 245 deg. As long as your heat is only simmering, it will be fine. The caramels are really creamy and easily topped with a spoon of chocolate and then sprinkled with sea salt - they are lovely to look at, and very tasty.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.

Irresistible Irish Soda Bread

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
If you are looking for a very traditional soda bread, this recipe is not for you. However, if you are interested in a bread that is sweeter than normal soda bread and chock full of raisins, with a fine texture, this is an absolutely wonderful bread! I love it with butter, but it really doesn't need anything - its very yummy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.

Romanian Apple Cake

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
This was a hit at the B&B this fall! I chopped the apples rather than using them in thick slices (I also only had 3 large apples, so that's what I used). I also substituted unsweetened apple sauce for the oil, but all else was per the recipe. I really enjoyed this as a coffee cake and my guests did too!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.

Cranberry-Pumpkin Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
Loved the tart cranberries in a sweet, soft cookie! I did pour a warm butter cream glaze on half of the cookies to try that out, and people seemed to like them both ways. I will definitely make this every fall - a nice change from the typical overly sweet cookie. Thanks for a great recipe!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.

Baked Oatmeal I

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009
I initially made this recipe the way it's written minus the extra sugar on the top. It was good. I then tried a few suggestions in other reviews, and now replace all of the oil with unsweetened applesauce, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup and add 1 cup of raisins (personal preference) and it's great. You can always add more sugar after baking, so cutting back on that is easy. I served it with extra brown sugar and toasted pecans on the side - my B&B guests liked it and several wanted the recipe. I'll be making this again!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Crustless Cranberry Pie

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009
This is one great baked good! I don't really consider it a pie, but as a moist cake goes, it's wonderful and worth trying. It's not very sweet - a nice change from the typical holiday dessert fare. I use it as a breakfast coffee cake for my B&B - everyone loves it. I have now made it a few ways, the recipe as written is wonderful. I have now tried it with 2/3 cup of applesauce in place of the butter and it was equally as good.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.

Spicy Sweet Potato Salad

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2009
I liked this recipe and agree it's a nice change from the typical potato salad at picnics. I added steamed asparagus to it, but otherwise used the recipe as written - dressing is wonderful. Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.

Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free!)

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2009
When I found this recipe browsing the chocolate cake section I could hardly believe my eyes. I took the advice of some reviewers and added one teaspoon of vanilla and a bit of salt, but otherwise used the recipe as printed. It was really amazingly good! It's important to process the beans very well. My cake was cheesecake like in texture and the bean flavor was hardly present. I highly recommend this, and will be using this recipe often at my B&B when I have guests with gluten intolerance. Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.

Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Reviewed: May 14, 2009
Loved this potato salad - totally different than anything I have made before and a nice change. I also used a bit of prepared blue cheese dressing in addition to the included dressing (just 1-2 T of it) and extra blue cheese crumbles. I also added a little extra bacon and blue cheese crumbles. It's excellent served at an outdoor BBQ.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Pralines, Coffee and Cream Cake

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2009
I took this to a mardi gras dinner - it was really the hit of the party! You may want to try to use a deeper 13x9 pan, as the top layer/frosting makes the cake quite high. Putting a lid on most rectangular cake savers will end up smashing down the frosting. Won't look as nice, but will still taste fine.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.

No Roll Pie Crust II

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2009
I don't really like rolling out pie crusts, either, thus this is a nice alternative. It isn't a particularly attractive crust, but is quite suitable for a savory pie. I melted a stick of butter rather than using oil - with a good flavor. I'll definitely use this again, but will continue to roll out crusts for dessert pies most of the time.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.

Shrimp Scampi Bake

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009
I've never liked making shrimp at home - it's so easy to over cook them. This recipe was easy, and foolproof; once they are pink/opaque they are done (I found that happened in about 8 mins in my oven). Even my picky father, a self-proclaimed expert on shrimp scampi, loved this recipe. I did let them sit in the marinade for a half day - simply put the shrimp in a ziploc bag in the frig and baked later in the afternoon. A great appetizer instead of shrimp cocktail!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.

Gramma's Date Squares

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009
I love these date bars - they are on the sweet side, so reducing the sugar in the date mixture was an appreciated comment from a number of reviewers. I make these for picnics in the summer and they're always well received.
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