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Asparagus Pie

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2012

I too followed the recipe but added some leftover ham for a one dish meal. I did leave out the thyme. It's not a family favorite. Substituted with a bit of rosemary which I added to the asparagus while sauteing. There are so many ways you can make this dish your own while adding different ingredients. I think next time I just might try it has a Broccoli pie. What a great way to put veggies in the chidren.

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Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2012

Very good! Used my homemade sauce. I always make a big batch & freeze it in 2 cup batches so I'm always ready when I get the urge to cook. I too spiced it up a little more. Had 2 zucchini that were just about ready for zucchini heaven so I threw them in too slced of course. I have a new electric pressure cooker so next time I'll make this in my P.C. and let you all know how it turns out.

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Garlic Spinach

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2012

I too add a little red pepper flakes to butter & garlic before adding the spinach. Right before serving I top it with chopped hard boiled eggs. Just like grandma used to do. This is a fast, healthy & delicious dish.

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Best Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2012

Of course I altered the recipe using what I had. First I trimmed the broccoli stems & chopped them up. I then sauteed all the veggies & garlic 1 chopped carrot [for more flavor] reserving the flowerettes. Proceeded to follow recipe. When done the soup was thin & a little bland, so I thickened it with hot pepperjack cheese & some hot sauce. When ready to serve I blanched the flowerettes & added them to the soup. Presentation looked great! Nice bright green veggies in my soup. So inviting. Try it you"ll like it! Everybody licked their bowls clean. Including the kids.

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Kay's Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2012

My home made sauce is very similar. The difference is that I roast pork neck bones & add it to the simmering sauce. It adds even more flavor and always brown the meat & saute the veggies before adding to the sauce.

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One Pot Tuna Casserole

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2012

I've been makling a similar recipe for many [40] years.I use cream of celery soup. 2 cans tuna, 2 cans soup, & 1 can of milk. Maybe a little more. I sautee the veggies [ onion & celery to taste]. Combine all ingredients including the peas except the cheese & put it into a buttered casserole, then top with cheese, cover & put into a 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 min. Remove the cover & put back in oven for a few minutes to melt cheese. Delicious!!!

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Breakfast Tortilla

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2012

In lieu of mayo & lettuce I used spinach & sour cream. Added onion & hot sauce & cheddar. This is good served anytime of day. Always check your fridge & see what leftovers are there. You can get very creative!

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Stuffed Peppers for Two

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

Remember when making these to put slits in the bottom of the pepper so the fat does not lay in the bottom of the pepper.

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2-Bean Chili

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2011

I made this using V8. Didn't have chili powder so I threw in a pkg of chili mix & some garlic. Put in my new electric pressure cooker for 10 minutes. When it was done I added 1can bush's chili beans & 1 can northern beans & a little worcestershire sauce.

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Rapid Chicken Stock

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2011

Good broth recipe. Adjust seasonings to your own taste. I find that the best flavor comes when made with a rotisserie ckn carcass. There's an extra flavor when uasing them. I also chop the veggies a little smaller & sautee them for more flavor & throw in the skin. Good flavor there too. Worried about fat? You can always skim broth when it's cooled. I do remove any meat from the carcass before cooking & save it for later use. I recently bought a 71/2 qt. electric pressure cooker from wolfgang & it's great. It's a no brainer!

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Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2011

Made this with the carcass from a roasted ckn. Took the meat off the bones & set it aside for when I make ckn noodle soup. Also I sauteed the celery, carrots, onion & garlic before adding to crock pot. Roasted ckn carcasses have so much more flavor. I ordered an electric pressure cooker from wolfgang puck& am looking forward to make this in the pressure cooker. I'll keep you posted. 03/12/12 Pressure cooker is wonderful. 45 minutes & it's done. It would probably have been done in 30, but I'm always trying to get the most flavor out of that ckn.

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Peanut Butter Fiend Quesadillas

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2011

Good snack!! Grandkids loved them. Next time I'm going to serve them "ELVIS STYLE" with peanut butter, bacon & bananas. Maybe peanut butter & nutella [chocolate] or with a little marshallow creme. Use your imagination & have fun with this.

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Mixture for Meatballs, Meatloaf or Burgers

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2011

When adding the eggs stop after 2 & then decide if the third one is really necessary. I soaked my bread in a little warm milk. Squeezed it dry. Also added Italian seasoning & garlic. I followed the recipe [3 eggs] & it was way to moist for me. Put in some bread crumbs, still too moist. I had 1 lb of Italian sausage in fridge so I added that too. This made 12 med. meat balls & 1 small meatloaf. Delish!! so now when I want to make this italian style I use 2 lbs beef & 1 lb Itl sausage, other wise I use 3 lbs of beef. It's like making 2 meals. 1 for now & 1 for the freezer for later.

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Monkey Bread Muffins

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2011

These are sooo good & sooo easy to make. Introduce your children to the kitchen. Let them help you make these. My grandchildren all want to bake monkey muffins when they come over. We use Grands muffins. They are large so we cut them into 8 to 10 pieces. I cut the pieces. They put them in a covered tupperware bowl. Shake, Shake, Shake. Then they put them in the muffin tins & I finish them off. They put them in the oven. I take them out & they are so proud of themselves. If there are no parents around we make up little gift bags for them to take home for a surprise for Mommy & Daddy. At Christmas time they wanted to make some for their teachers. For the apple pie spice mix I use: 4 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp nutmeg There is an "Apple pie spice" recipe on this site & that one calls for 1 tsp cardamon. This is a spice which I never have on hand & the recipe tastes just has good w/o it. Have Fun!!!!

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Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2011

Made 1/2 recipe & it was plenty. Didn't have any cabbage but I did have about 10 brussel sprouts that I shredded. I sauteed the veggies in olive oil & butter for extra flavor. Added 3 bay leaves & 4 cloves of pressed garlic. Used V8 & Hunts diced fire roasted tomatoes w/ basil, oregano & garlic & 1/2 cup barley. I also diced up 1/2 of a jalapeno after I removed the seeds & sauteed it with the other veggies. Soup was very good & has always, it's better the next day.

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Deep South Fried Chicken

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2011

A cast iron pan is the secret. Either a skillet or cast iron dutch oven. I used my cast iron dutch oven. Less splashing. I did brine my chicken. [1/4 cup salt per 1 quart of water for 2 hours.] Also, put a little cayanne in the flour mix & let the chicken sit on a rack for 15 minutes after breading it. This helps the breading stick to the chicken while frying. Kitchen smells like "KFC". Will definitely make again. I love no brainer recipes.

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Vegetable Beef Soup II

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2010

Very good soup base recipe. I used 1 can stewed tomatoes, 1 can tomato soup [reviewers suggestion] & 1 can fire roasted tomatoes. 5 cups or maybe more of home made veg broth, 1 can [low sodium] ckn broth, 1/2 cup merlot, extra sauteed veggies, no potatoes [personal choice] garlic, Italian seasoning, 3 bay leaves, S & P & crushed red pepper flakes. Has always with soup, it always tastes better the next day. I wanted to add some barley but the cupboard was bare so I added a little cooked pasta.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2010

I made this with bone in skinless ckn thighs & my own home made sauce. I added the green pepper about 1 hour before the dish was done. Served with garlic bread & a tossed green salad.

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Brown Chicken Stock

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2010

Good stock. Not a fan of thyme so I replaced it with a few bay leaves I don't roast the bones. I make the stock with a rotisserie chicken carcass after I've picked off the meat & saved for later to add to the soup. I throw the bones & the skin in the pot & strain it well when it's done. The rotisserie chicken gives it a more robust flavor. If you're worried about little chx bones remaining in the soup, wrap the carcass in cheese cloth & tie it tight with string. Try it you'll like it. I do saute the veggies.

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Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2010

Had a family reunion & needed a tasty sauce to keep my Italian sausage in during serving. Followed the recipe pretty much. No capers. Sauteed an onion & added 3 bay leaves. Guests asked for the name of the caterer that catered the party. That burst my buttons!! Half of the food was catered & I prepared the rest. This ones's a keeper. Thanks Angchick P.S. Forgot to mention that I also put some pork neck bones in the oven 350 degrees for one hour & then added them to the sauce while it simmered. This does make a big difference. I do this with all my tomato sauces.

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