BEACHBELLA Recipe Reviews (Pg. 1) - Allrecipes.com (1466362)

German Chocolate Fudge

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2011

First attempt with fudge and I'm thrilled with the results. The recipe was incredibly easy and I didn't make any adjustments to the recipe other than doubling it. Will make again!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

I agree with the majority of the reviewers- easy to make, very moist and well received. It's great in a pinch but I far prefer cakes from scratch. Skipped the whipped cream as it was not necessary. I simply toasted coconut flakes in the oven and used th as a topping. Garnishing with strawberries added a little color!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Creamy Black Bean Dip

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2010

Easy recipe- and very good! I skipped the ketchup because of the sugar content but otherwise, followed it exactly as written. Would definitely add fresh cilantro next time.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Butternut Squash Bake

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2010

Delicious! I used it as a vegetarian meal and loved it. I also switched to feta, since I had it on hand. For a low carb option, I substituted bread crumbs for garbanzo bean flour and used Italian Seasonings I had on hand from Penzy's. Wished I had cut minced the onion even further, but that's my own tastes. I had no fresh thyme on hand either but would have been a nice addition. Just wonderful!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies I

Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2010

This recipe is, unfortunately, unusable without changes which is why I can't give it more than two stars. When you initially put the ingredients together (following the recipe line by line), it ends up looking like batter rather than dough. I had to add an additional 1/2 cup + of flour to it. I added more cinnamon and nutmeg, but that's simply a matter of taste. So while the end result is fine, it just wouldn't work "as is."

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Beer Bread I

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2010

Just excellent- especially in a pinch! I wouldn't increase the sugar next time, like the others did.. too sweet for me. Recipe "as is" is fabulous!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2009

Awesome! I agree with the others- it is time consuming (took me about 3.5 hours) but worth the wonderful results in the end. I followed the recipe almost exactly.. I used only 1/2 cup of pecans but that's simply a personal preference. As for the cutting the rolls, I followed the advice of others and used the string/dental floss. It took about 25 minutes to bake and my only wish is that I used a pan bigger than 9x13. Will make again and again!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Crispy Gingersnaps

Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2009

The perfect gingersnap-- look no further! I added just a bit of nutmeg and followed the directions otherwise. Cookies came out crisp and perfectly done.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Chocolate Mocha Cake I

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2009

Overall, I enjoyed the cake very much. I only gave it four stars however, because despite triping the amount of coffee and adding coffee liqueur, there was virtually no coffee flavor at all. I was disappointed by this, but otherwise, loved the cake. I used a Bailey's Irish Cream Icing.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Turkey Burgers

Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2009

Nice and easy recipe with great results. I also skipped the salt, and added two diced cloves of garlic. The water really helps the burgers stay moist. Served with fresh veggies and a cannelinni bean salad. Perfect!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Three Cheese Garlic Scalloped Potatoes

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2009

I had high hopes with the recipe. I did make a few substitutions based on reviews (no cream- skim milk/sour cream combo instead) and I also used a garlic press for the garlic vs. slicing it. It smelled great and the flavors were nice but my big issue was how long it took to cook- over 90 minutes (and we had sliced the potatoes really thin) with some crunchiness still. If I had had to bring this to a party, or had used it as part of a holiday meal, for example, I would have been in huge trouble. So while I thought it was fairly good, there's room for improvement.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Watermelon Salsa

Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2009

Just loved this- and will make it many many more times! Great way to use up leftover watermelon. I found Anaheim peppers (spicy!) but think jalapeno peppers could do well too. I pulled some fresh cilantro (about 1/2 TBS) from my garden and threw in about 2 TBS of lime juice. It was devoured quite quickly!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
16 users found this review helpful

Blueberry Crisp I

Reviewed: May 20, 2009

Nice, easy dessert- I also cut the cornstarch in half, as well as the sugar to 1/2 cup (down from 3/4 cup). I still used 1 cup of boiling water and it worked just fine, although it only needed 50 minutes to cook. I would also suggest adding a little vanilla.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Sassy Sausage and Black Bean Soup

Reviewed: May 20, 2009

I just love this recipe and it continues to be a hit with the family. I normally use Italian sausage (sometimes spicy to give it a kick) and 100% recommend a second can of black beans. I use Goya Cilantro in a jar (very convenient) and also selected stew tomatoes with a little bite to it (for example, one with garlic and onions).

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Brownie Caramel Cheesecake

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2008

Love this one and will make time and time again. The important thing is to really make sure you use only 9 oz of brownie mix. I skipped out on the caramel/evap milk and used a can of Dulce de Leche (or you can use Lecheria). It's an old trick I picked up here years ago and highly suggest it. I also swirled the top with some German bakers chocolate that I just happened to have. Delicious!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Jenny's Cuban-Style Slow-Cooker Chicken Fricassee

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2008

Disappointing- followed recipe and made a few slight changes based on the reviews- sofrito, used crushed tomatoes with garlic/onions.. still tasteless. Very tender though. Wouldn't make again- sorry!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Perfect Pie Crust I

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

Look no further than this recipe- just perfect. I have spent years avoiding home made pie crust and after a disasterous run in with a store bought crust, I decided to go for it. Parred down the recipe to (2) pie crusts and followed the recipe to a T. It was perfect with my peach/blackberry pie and I received many compliments!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Peach-a-Berry Pie

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

Just wonderful, and very easy to make. I used fresh peaches and blackberries, and did include the butter. I drained the fruit for approximately 20 minutes and added 1 tsp of corn starch based on other reviews. The pie came out perfect- a little juicy, but received rave reviews.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Chocolate Icing

Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2008

First the positives- the icing did taste good and was a nice compliment to the yellow cake I made. I did, however, give it a low rating for several reasons. First, the name is deceiving- it does have a hint of chocolate taste to it, but it's far closer to caramel. Additionally, the recipe needs to be instantly doubled to actually cover a cake (round or sheet). Finally, it is wildy difficult to ice a cake with- you have to have it nearly harden before you can even work with it. The consistency was close to that of a soup when I finished making it. Safe to say this is best used on brownies- skip it for a cake.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Four Egg Yellow Cake

Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2008

A recipe I hope to make again and again! Quite easy and I normally have all of these ingredients at the house, which is even better. I did use 1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 cup butter. Cake was delicious and moist- I received many compliments. Works well with a chocolate icing too.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful