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Flatlander Chili

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2011

I needed an amazing chili recipe for a family gathering, and I knew that over a thousand reviews couldn't be wrong. I followed the recipe closely and added only a small can of diced jalapenos for a touch of heat. The chili was a big hit! It was just spicy enough for everyone to enjoy without having to gulp down cold drinks to cool the tastebuds. I received lots of compliments, which was especially nice because I rarely make chili from scratch. I made it a day ahead in order to allow the flavors to blend and heated it in a crockpot for the party. Several guests used the chili to top baked potatoes. I'll definitely save this recipe for future gatherings!

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Gourmet Chicken Sandwich

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2011

A simple recipe, though some may find it a bit bland. I topped my sandwiches with sauteed sweet onions and Swiss cheese. The addition of rosemary to the mayo/mustard spread is genius! I was disappointed that my purchased focaccia was moldy, so I had to serve the sandwiches on hamburger buns that I had on hand. I had planned to grill the chicken, but a thunderstorm forced me to saute them on the stovetop. I sprinkled the chicken lightly with Greek seasoning prior to cooking. A quick and easy weeknight recipe!

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Burrito Pie

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2011

So good! My family loved this. It was a great alternative to an expensive visit to the local Mexican restaurant, and was quick enough to prepare after an afternoon of soccer practice. I added a packet of burrito seasoning to the ground beef and followed the suggestion to spread the refried beans on the tortillas rather than adding them into the beef mixture. I used fat free refried beans. For the tortilla layers, I placed one layer of bean-coated tortillas, bean side down, and topped with a second layer of plain tortillas. I placed the sliced olives on top of half of the casserole and omitted the olives from the other half (picky kids). Everyone seemed to enjoy this topped with fat free sour cream. Great recipe!

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Baked Ziti I

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2011

Very good, simple recipe. I had a craving for the baked ziti at a local restaurant, but this was a tight budget week. I decided to try this out at home. If I were preparing this dinner for only myself, I'd omit the ground beef. I included it to suit the taste of the rest of the family. I don't think I changed a thing. I used fat free sour cream, which worked very well. I"ll probably make this again.

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Best Lemonade Ever

Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2011

Entirely too sweet, but sooooo good! I never thought of dissolving the sugar into a simple syrup prior to mixing with the lemon juice and remaining water, but it's a great idea! I'll never make lemonade or limeade any other way. Next time, I'll reduce the sugar to 1-1/2 or 1 -3/4 cups.

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Grilled Broccoli

Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2011

The flavor was great, but I ran into a few problems. I needed more liquid to coat the broccoli, so I drizzled on a little extra olive oil. Most of the parmesan fell off and burned on the grill, and the broccoli was dry. That may have been my fault, though. I'll probably give it another try.

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Pretty Chicken Marinade

Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2011

My 11-year-old daughter made this marinade while I was at work, and we poured it over the chicken breast before we left for soccer practice. Two and a half hours later, it was ready for the grill. This was so easy and yielded tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken. The spices were just right. I didn't use the liquid smoke. This is one for the recipe box!

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Pie Crust IV

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2011

I wouldn't change a thing. This is a tender and flaky classic pie crust. The trick is to avoid handling it too much. Stir in the icy cold water just until the flour is moistened enough to stick together and you'll get a perfect crust every time. TO BAKE EMPTY PIE SHELL: Prick bottom of crust thoroughly with fork (40 to 50 times). Bake in lower third of over at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes,.

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Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2011

This was my first "from scratch" lemon pie, and I can't believe how easy it was! My 9-year-old niece and I made this for my father. It turned out great. We added 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar to the meringue, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Dad couldn't wait for it to cool, but thought it was great, even warm. I'll make this again. Maybe even tomorrow! My kids will be thrilled to have one of their own.

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Crispy Rice Candy

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2011

So easy and soooo good! I was short on time, so I decided to make this quick treat for a chairty dessert raffle at work. They were so simple to make and looked fantastic in cellophane treat bags. The creamy combination of peanut butter and white chocolate is addictive, but the crispy cereal, salty peanuts, and chewy marshmallows put them over the top. These little candies are definitely going to make an appearance on my holiday cookie trays.

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Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich

Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2011

Great sandwich! I needed something to throw togeter quickly after a late ballgame and this fit the bill nicely. I had everything on hand. This was a nice change of pace from an everyday sandwich.

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Strawberry Pie

Reviewed: May 30, 2011

This was a hit at our Memorial Day cookout. The pie set up nicely and was absolutely gorgeous. I used a prepared shortbread crust, and I'll definitely do that again next time. I chopped the strawberries to fill the pie shell and arranged sliced strawberries in a pinwheel pattern on top. I did follow another reviewer's suggestion by using 1/2 cup sugar and 1-1/2 cups water. Perfect!

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Spoiled Baby Back Ribs

Reviewed: May 30, 2011

I had never made homemade barbecue sauce before> This recipe was a good starting point. I added molasses, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. I was out of cider vinegar, so I used white vinegar. I'll use cider vinegar next time around. I'm reviewing the sauce only, since I braised my ribs in the oven and finished them on the grill. Be sure to let the sauce simmer until it's nice and thick.

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Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

Reviewed: May 27, 2011

This is my absolute favorite way to make jalapeno poppers. So easy and so much more flavor than the breaded and fried variety. I like to sprinkle a little parmeasn/romano blend on top of the cream cheese for a little extra flavor. I know I'll make these many, many times.

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Beef Stroganoff III

Reviewed: May 26, 2011

A great stroganoff recipe with a little zip. I didn't think it was a lot of work at all. Once the meat is cut and trimmed of fat, it's smooth sailling. I used yellow onions instead of green and fresh mushrooms in place of canned. I'll add garlic next time around. The flavor was phenomenal and the meat was tender. My family gobbled up every morsel. I'll make this again.

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Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

Reviewed: May 25, 2011

This was okay. I cooked the beef in the crockpot on low all day. I thickened the sauce on the stovetop, but ended up adding bottled barbecue sauce. This should be called "Shredded Beef Sandwiches", as they are definitely NOT barbecued. I suggest using crushed tomatoes rather than diced, omitting the extra water, and swapping brown sugar or molasses for white sugar. A little mustard wouldn't hurt, either.

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Grilled Pizza

Reviewed: May 24, 2011

Loved this!! I used rapid rise yeast because pizza crust yeast wasn't available locally. If you're in a real hurry, grab some premade crusts from the supermarket and jump right in. If you're like me, however, you'll find that the crust is so easy that you may not need to buy frozen dough prepared crusts, or pizza crust mix again. The crust recipe is suitable for both the grill and the oven. The family really enjoyed assembling their own pizzas with the toppings that I provided. The little pies were ready in a flash and didn't stick at all. The dough circles turned to ovals when I picked them up, so I quickly learned to stretch the sides back out into circles as I laid them on the grill. I can't wait to try this again. If I feel brave enough, I might make these for my son's poolside birthday party this summer.

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Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

Reviewed: May 23, 2011

I threw the ingredients for this hearty soup into the crockpot last night and it was ready to pack for a healthy and filling lunch today. I prefer thick soups, so the consistency was perfect for my taste. The spices added a nice flavor, though I did add a half teaspoon of salt. This recipe could be easily adapted for ingredients on hand.

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Best Ever Jalapeno Poppers

Reviewed: May 21, 2011

I thought these were a little bland, but they were well-received at my party. I followed the recipe, but added more bacon pieces after tasting the filling. Even so, I still couldn't taste the bacon in the finished product. I used panko bread crumbs for extra crunch. I only rolled them in the bread crumbs once, as I ran out of time. I couldn't bring myself to fry them, so I baked them at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Reduced fat cream cheese or neufchatel works well in this recipe.

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Delicious Chicken Casserole

Reviewed: May 19, 2011

Bland, but edible. The chicken stock is unecessary and makes the dish too runny. I'd leave it out, double the rice, add a veggie (peas, green beans, or broccoli), and maybe some herbs (basil, rosemary, or marjoram). This isn't bad, really, but it's just a bit "blah".

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