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Fig and Olive Tapenade

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2012

YUM. While it looks slightly unappetizing at first, this stuff is absolutely delicious. The blend of flavors is amazing!! Perfect for holiday parties. I served with baguette rounds and crackers. So, so good. My guests raved.

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Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2012

Perfection. I followed the recipe exactly as written and this cake is AMAZING. It is definitely moist, but by no means overly so. I used a 9 x 13 glass baking dish (greased/floured) and folks did not have any trouble removing slices from the pan. I iced it with the Basic Cream Cheese Frosting from this site (by JJ) and even decorated with little icing carrots. Everyone at our Easter lunch flipped over this dessert. So, so good.

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Basic Cream Cheese Frosting

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2012

Excellent. I used about 3.5 cups of confectioners sugar, but four probably would have been fine. You definitely need more than two cups (as some others have used) to get it to a true frosting-like consistency. I think any less than 3.5 would have created a cheesy glaze, vs. cream cheese icing. I put this on homemade carrot cake and it was awesome!! Very easy to dye and decorate with, as well.

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Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2012

This is good, although quite sweet as written. I ended up cutting the honey by about 1 T. and adding a bit more mayo to compensate. Works well for chicken skewers, too.

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Marinated Flank Steak

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2012

Fantastic steak marinade. I always add a little honey or agave to give it just a touch of sweetness. Otherwise, it's perfect!

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Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2012

Fantastic sauce. Only adjustments I made were: 16 oz. fresh mushrooms instead of 8 oz. canned (sauteed them with the meat and other veggies), used a whole red bell pepper, and omitted the pepperoni. YUM.

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Lime-Curry Tofu Stir-fry

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2011

Yum!! We really enjoyed this. I did marinate and bake the tofu first, and I subbed 2 T. of Thai fish sauce as suggested. I also used agave syrup instead of maple (and way less of it...maybe 2 tsp.). We didn't have any basil so I used cilantro instead, but not a ton of it (just a few leaves sprinkled over the top as a garnish). Oh, and I let the veggies simmer a little bit longer than the recipe instructs. The combination of flavors in this dish is excellent. I served in shallow bowls over brown rice, with plenty of the sauce for slurping. :) **Be sure to drain your tofu really well before chopping, and don't use any substitutions for the red curry paste.

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Pecan Pie V

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2011

I followed the recipe as written and my pie never solidified. The filling had a very thin, runny consistency and ran all over the plates when served. It was also EXTREMELY sweet (no less so than the pies made with Karo) and formed a top "crust" that had a gritty texture and was not very appealing. The flavor was nice (very caramel-like) but I could definitely taste the graininess of all the sugar. I so wanted to like this recipe, but I doubt I will be using it again (at least not without some serious modifications). :(

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Feta Cheese Ball

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2011

Hellooooo garlic! This Greek-inspired concoction will definitely make your breath smell, but it is delicious. I increased the feta to 6 oz. and halved the amounts of dried dill and oregano. It's wonderful with Staci's "Naked" sea salted pita chips.

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Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2011

Well, now I know how I'm gonna be cooking broccoli from now on! This definitely beats boiling. I used only one head's worth of florets, about 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. sea salt, and 1 tsp. lemon juice. YUM.

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Dawn's Kale Side Dish

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2011

This is delicious. I used all kale (approx. 1 lb.), butter instead of olive oil, and almonds instead of cashews. So, so good.

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Chicken Scarpariello

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2011

This was decent, but not spectacular. We found the sauce to be very gravy-like, which was strange when served over pasta.

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Moroccan Tagine

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2011

My husband could not stop raving about this. It was absolutely delicious. I made the following changes: a little extra olive oil; half the garbanzos; chicken broth instead of veggie, and a little less of it (about 10 oz.); added 1/4 tsp. each of cumin and cinnamon; added 1/8 tsp. black pepper; substituted 1 tsp. honey for the sugar. SO GOOD.

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Coconut Tofu Keema

Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2011

This is amazing with some tweaking, but it would be WAAAAAAY too saucy and tomato-y as written. Here is my version (which turned out super tasty): Two 14-oz. packages of tofu; one can coconut milk; one large and one small can of tomato sauce (about 4.5 cups total); 1 TBSP each of curry and cumin; 2 tsp ginger; 1.5 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes. And I used the same amounts of olive oil, garlic, onion, peas and carrots that the recipe calls for. Served over brown rice. YUM.

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Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2011

I normally make this as a gift for people, and everyone seems to love it.

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Collard Greens and Beans

Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2011

Good grief, that's good. I used slightly more bacon and vinegar than the recipe calls for, and I subbed chicken broth for the water. I also cooked the collards for about 2 1/2 hours. WOW.

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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2011

Delicious! I used apples, strawberries, and blackberries, finely chopped in a food processor. Somehow I don't think that kiwi would create a very pretty color when blended with the red fruits in this recipe... I also used Maman's 4-fruit preserves and brushed melted butter on the tortilla pieces vs. using spray. Everyone loved it.

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Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2011

Absolutely delicious. I have never tweaked this recipe and the chicken comes out moist and perfect every time. I've made it about once per week since discovering it. Love, love, LOVE the rosemary flavor. Use plenty of it!

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Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2011

Truly an excellent salad. Definitely do toast the nuts beforehand (I used both pecans and walnuts). I also subbed goat cheese for the Gorgonzola and reduced the honey to 1.5 Tbsp in the dressing. Fantastic for summer.

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Lemon Lush Pie

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2011

Delicious!! Definitely reduce the milk by 1/4 cup and substitute additional lemon juice instead. I made my own pastry crust using a recipe from this site and whipped up some fresh cream to dollop on each slice. I also added fresh mint leaves as a garnish, and they paired SO well with the lemon if you happened to get both in the same bite. My guests were literally picking their plates up and licking them.

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