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Zucchini Soup III

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2010

Super recipe. I did use Italian sausage ad found it to be pretty think and ended up adding some water (just eyeballed it) but delish! I froze half of it...I hope it will taste as good as when first cooked. But great recipe. Will make plenty of times in the future!!

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Squash Casserole

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2010

Per other reviewers and other recipes of this i've tried, finely diced the squash/zucchini vs. shredding. I sauted them with diced onions and celery in place of the carrots. Once slightly tender, I mixed the veggies with the sour cream and soup. I covered with one sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers and then used 2c of the blue bag of Pepperidge Farm crushed stuffing not the cornbread. Delicious. Needed a little S&P but very popular hit at our house. A keeper for sure. Thanks!!

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Salsa Squash

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2010

This was a "good" recipe. I followed it exactly and I must admit, it was kinda a texture thing that took us a few bites to get over...this firm but tender squash with salsa. But it was good and the casserole got eaten. This might make a great veggie taco if I put the baked mixture into tortillas?!? I did note that some reviewers used different types of squash and/or added Ritz crackers....which is similar to another squash recipe on this site. But i think this is meant to be a DIFFERENT twist to your basic squash casseole. I cushed some ritz and put it on half the casserole and wish I hadn't - crackers seemed to work better on the other squash casserole version. Plus ritz and salsa? What was I thinking? Either way, will keep around and possibly play with. Thanks Marilyn.

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Amish Macaroni Salad

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2010

Loved this recipe. Reminded me of a pasta version of potato salad....and boy was it great. In my list of favorites and glad I have something like this to mix it up when your tired of your "traditional" pasta salads!!

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Chicken, Sausage and Zucchini Pasta

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2010

I liked this recipe....I really did. Just didnt love it. I dont see the need for two meats unless you happen to have some leftover chicken from the night before because it still tastes like a marinara pasta dish...The italian sausage will dominate any chicken flavor. Plus - why thaw two kinds of meat when one will suffice?? However - I had a ton of zuchini from my garden this year and I'm glad I tried this. Would make again and use one (or the other) meat. Thanks Mary

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THE Pasta Salad

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2010

I really enjoyed this pasta sald. My daughter hated the hard boiled eggs in it but easy enough to pick out (but I loved em). I also used swiss and cheddar cheese. Really enjoyed and is saved for future summer get-togthers!!

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Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2010

we really liked this pasta salad. It did add a TBLS of sugar only to cut back on the acidity of the Italian dressing - which can give heartburn. An easy recipe to tweak (variations of ham, pepperoni or other veggies can be used with success). Thanks Deanna. Keeping this in my recipe book.

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Onion Barley Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2010

Loved. I've made Barley soups before but never as a signature side or main meal. Not sure why not - like a rice side or main dish. Loved and you will too. Will play around with to make it a more filling meal...besides simply doubling it. Ground beef and celery perhaps. We'll see but thank you for the great idea and springboard for ideas to come!!

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Summer Zucchini Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2010

I really liked this and will make again! i used both zucchini (1 lb) and 1 lb yellow summer squash manly for color and I love both equally. I sauted the squash, carrots, onions (and I added 1 c celery). After stirring in the soup and sour cream with the veggies, I stirred the stuffing/crumbs right in with the veggie/soup mix (I used Pepperidge Farms - fine crumbs). I did this for easy factor. It was goey and I skipped adding butter to the stuffing. I used closer to 16oz vs. 6oz the recipe called for...since Pepperidge Farms crumbs are so fine. Devoured. What a delicious idea for veggies AND a filling dinner - all at the same time. Thanks Highroad.

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Chicken Rice Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2010

I also doubled the recipe except I used 1 crm of mushroom / 1 cream of chic. But I've made this three times since finding the recipe and honestly, I've subbed crm of celery and/or any combo of the three (crm of celery/chicken/mushroom). Also - used crushed potato chips instead. Love and plan to keep and use many times over.

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Cobre Valley Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2010

Awesome. My family loved this. I did chop a green pepper and drained a can of "mexicorn" and added it to the bean mixture. Baked it and instead of serving like a casserole (which to me didn't seem to work) we used the cooked "mix" to fill flour tortillas and added the toppings of lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, etc...to it. It was like a beef and been burrito with a kickin taste! Keepin it. thanks!

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Easy Taco Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2010

This was good....I wasn't a hug fan but it is a nice twist to your taco dinners...casserole style. A plus is that it was easy to make and again - ingred. you seem to have on hand. You might want to double the recipe if cooking for a large family or big eaters b/c we didn't have any left.

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Cheesy Shell Lasagna

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2010

I loved this recipe! I now make it all the time b/c most ingred. you always have on hand when your struggling to figure out what to make for dinner! I always use a whole box of large Barilla shell noodles and am a little more generous with the (Prego/mushroom) spaghetti sauce...likely closer to 2c. But turns out great. I have made with the slices of provolone but when your in a pinch - I've gone without. Oh - and I never use the low fat stuff (although I should). Tastes great - makes alot (dinner for 2 nights) and I'm very happy I found this recipe! Thanks Ms. Merchant!

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Apple Toast

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

Was great and fast and easy!!! We added suger not just cinnamon.It was crunchy and full of flavor!!!!!!!! ;)

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Asian Pear and Strawberry Smoothie

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

REALLY GOOD. I think if you drank this with a side of cheese and crackers it would be really good. Also its a great sleep over and summer time drink. It has a light and airy fruitylishous flavor! =)

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Italian Cookies I

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

awsome!!! They were bread and cookies mixed together!!

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Chinese Chicken Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

It was DELISHOUS!!!!! We used tomato paste and it gave it a milder taste for those who don't like spicey. =)

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Awesome Easy Pasta

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

As written - I thought it was a good, basic recipe. The simmered chic broth and cream left the sauce runny but verrrrry tasty~ PLUS ~ I love that anyone can expand on it. Will make again with additions which may include: rosemary or even basil in the simmering cream (depending on taste trying to achive), I could also see sauting the chicken with perhaps garlic and onions. Thanks!

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Chicken Pasta Salad

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2009

This is a pretty tasty summer noodle salad. I found I liked the taste more after it "sat" in the refer for a few hours. Simple, tasty and good as written. Thanks lil one! Would make again.

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Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008

Ok - I have never had french onion soup before so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, since this is my first time in both making and eating it - what a great recipe to christen the occassion!! It was awesome!!! I have been converted! My boyfriend - a french onion soup expert - agreed that this was pretty darn good. We toasted the bread in the toaster first before adding it to the soup and cheese so it wouldn't get as soggy. Thank you Lori for opening my eyes! Will make many times from now!!

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