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Kickin' Turkey Burger with Caramelized Onions and Spicy Sweet Mayo

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2012

'Liked this one & will make it again. Although I usually use allwhite, I used regular ground turkey this time. I made 6 patties & put them in the freezer for 20 minutes. Added 1/4t onion powder instead of fresh since when I've tried that trick before, the onions didn't cook as much as I'd like. Also added 1/4t salt, 2T plain breadcrumbs & about half cup shredded cheddar. 'Didn't have the steak seasoning or mesquite. 'Sounds good though! Before the tabasco, the flavor is subtle sweet w a little zing. Anyone thinking of trying should try the full amount of cayenne - unless you view black pepper as spicy. :) After adding about 6 drops tabasco, it was much better; but still not firebreathin'. :D ' Think I may use less honey next time. Oh, I used dijon since that's all I had. Thanks to anyone who submits ground turkey recipes!

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How to Cook Turkey

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2012

Only a partial review, BUT the simple herb coating is FABULOUS! It coats the skin well enough that it doesn't burn or need covering; &, of course, tastes delicious! I combined recipes which basically means, I used olive oil on, & some butter in the turkey. Also put an apple inside - & a T of the seasonings. I used a cup of apple juice & a cup of water in the pan. Gravy was dark, but very good. When turkey time comes again, I'll follow the recipe better. :)

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Upside Down Turkey

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2012

Turning over a hot turkey isn't the easiet job so be sure you don't get much bigger. I did 1/4c olive oil/butter blend inside & only olive oil on the outside. Used 1c water, 1c apple juice in the pan. Also 2T Kosher salt, 1T freshly ground black pepper, 1T poultry seasoning, 1/2T sage. Yummy coating & it didn't need covering.

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The Best Ugly Turkey

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2012

It does get "ugly" from being turned over, but it also is quite good. Putting fruit in chicken, turkey is always good. I used 2T kosher salt, 1T freshly ground black pepper, 1T poultry seasoning & 1/2T sage. Put 1T in & the rest on.

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Bacon Cabbage Stir-Fry

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2012

'Had leftover cabbage - 4c raw. Sauteed an onion, added the cabbage, sprinkled garlic power over, a t ground mustard & 1/4t salt. 'Had about a T bacon (cooked). Okay, not more than that. 'Even doubling the mustard, it wasn't noticable. 'Probably stick with regular noreciperecipe. It's on the plain side, too; but we like it. :)

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Scalloped Cabbage Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

This tastes kinda like cabbage with a white cream/gravy. Oh, yeah, it is - so I added a little cheese & it kinda turned "au gratin." Still no raves, but glad I tried it. 'Wish I'd remembered to add some horseradish. May still with the leftovers. Tip for ya: Just saute the onion & cabbage in a T or two butter/olive oil till getting soft. Add a T water & cover for 5 minutes. Stir a time or two. Then add the milk, etc. Less mess. :) S liked it. Uh-oh, just read the recipe. 'Didn't add that much cheese & kinda forgot the bread crumb topping. Oops. Next time! :D

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Bacon Mushroom Chicken

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

OH EM GEE! This is GEE OH OH DEE! (Sorry, I usually don't do that ;D)! What a surprising dish! I "steamlined " this baby - with leftovers. I had leftover (sliced) chicken parmesan (not the sauce, just the chicken breaded with parmesan). It was from My Mom's Parmesan Chicken - ChristyJ (I changed it some & that's in the review btw). I had enough chicken for FOUR (this recipe is for two) servings. 'Heated that up in a T butter & a T olive oil with a, just one, teaspoon seasoning salt. Two seemed way too much for four servings. I sauteed two mini portabellos & 2 cloves garlic in a T butter the day before. Added two tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon & refrigerated it. When the chicken was almost heated, I added the mushrooms. A minute later added the cream, which was actually half cream, half 2% milk. It didn't need thickening & I don't think it was because of the chicken. I just think there was so little of it, the heat took care of thickening. No baking! Love that! Very fancy tasting dish - & I love fancytasting food. 'Think I'll use 1T bacon next time. It was kinda salty & I'm thinking it wasn't the seasoning salt teaspoon. Maybe just needed more chicken. :? :) If I'm not feeding the kids with this one next time, I'll add a T or two of wine with the cream. Mmmm! 'Probably add more cream/milk, too. OH, both kids, 12 & 14, ate it. Wow. 'Said to do without the shrooms next time. Okay. :D

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Shepherd's Pie VI

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

'Didn't "do it" for me, but E & the other guys (males) liked it. I didn't add onion to the potatoes, but I did add a good spoonful of sour cream. Also used baby carrots, uncut. Put them in with the potatoes once it was boiling. They were done in about five minutes. 'Picked 'em out & put them with the meat. I added 1/2t salt, 1T worcestershire, 2T ketchup, 1t dry mustard & 1T flour to thicken. Incidentally, I forgot to thicken it right after browning so just sprinkled it once the broth & seasonings were added & had no problem with it. 'Gonna put this in my "desperation dinners" category since most ingredients are on hand. Suggestion though: Quick Cheeseburger Pie by Krystal. We really like that one A LOT. :) Yes, yes, changed that one; but it's yummmmy! :D

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Mark's Cabbage and Hamburger Delight

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

I agree with the reviewer that said it's similar to Hamburger Helper ... :/ ... I don't want hamburger helper ... 'Changed things, as I do, but not enough to make my review invalid. I didn't use the hamburger. 'Wanted to try it as a side, & then as a main dish if we liked it. 'Don't understand why you'd reduce the chicken broth then add more water - so I didn't. Just continued the recipe without reducing it. I only added a cup of noodles & yeah, it needed to be thickened; but that was okay. It looked cheesy with the paprika so the kids tried it - but "no go" on more than a bite.

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Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

Darn it! :) These didn't do it for me either! :( These taste like restaurant brownies that aren't very good until they're heated, topped with ice cream & chocolate sauce. I wanted a brownie good "as is." I'll keep looking ... Although, K liked these better than "quick & easy" on this site. These didn't scream "fudgy" to me. No, I don't want fudge. I want FUDGY! :D :)

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Quick and Easy Brownies

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

Not bad, but not the "it" recipe for this girl. Yeah, quick & easy; but I don't mind working more for a more fudgy, less cakelike (even with three, not four, eggs). I didn't understand the "crispy" top described in reviews. Now, I do; & not a fan of it. I prefer softer brownies. They were soft under the crispy top, btw. Reduced salt to 1/4t & increased cocoa to 3/4c - right amounts. Also used Smart Balance Omega 3 blend, 3/4c, not a cup. Good news is no problemo with using whole wheat flour (well, a cup whole wheat & a half regular). Gonna try that trick on another recipe. Sneaky, sneaky mom ... :D

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Hot and Tangy Broccoli Beef

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2012

Really "downsized" this recipe so it's more for me than anyone who wants a valid review ... I had some broccoli slaw to use ... Sauteed it (about 3c) in oil, added a couple miniportabellos. Combined 1T soy & 2t cornstarch. Added it to half cup less 2T water & 1/2t crushed red pepper. Added that to the almost done veggies. Didn't thicken a whole lot (blame the mushrrooms), but still pretty good. I meant to add the sugar, but forgot. Oops. :) It was so diluted, it really wasn't too soy/salty like that. Also, surprisingly, not too spicy either.

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Chinese-Style Broccoli Salad

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2012

This really isn't a salad, but whatever it's called, it was just okay for us. I didn't use any vegetable oil, no salt, halved the vinegar, 1t sesame oil; oh, & regular soy sauce (Sorry to those who don't like it when we do that) ... I also used 2T confectioners sugar - thinking it wasn't going to dissolve in the cold ingredients. It's an okay recipe just needs a little spice - ginger, red pepper? Thanks though, ChristyJ! I enjoy lots of your other recipes!

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Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

I wanted to like these, but honey & potatoes just don't do it for any of us in this house. I thought we'd like 'em, but the honey taste & potatoes just were odd together. The mustard flavor dimiishes as the honey stays strong. Sweet is the predominant flavor for sure.

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Gingerbread Boys

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2011

I changed the spices some - 1 1/2t ginger, 1 1/2t cinnamon, 1/8t cloves - & I didn't "do" the orange bit; but I'm still gonna rate it. Using the spices as I did, it was a very light gingerbread taste. I don't see how using more cinnamon than ginger would give it a more gingerbread taste (enough to call it gingerbread even). 'Think these are more of a spice cookie. The cookies are fine, but not exactly a great choice for cutouts - as someone else said. They aren't bad, but details blur. Just okay. I didn't have a problem rolling after refrigerating then letting warm up some. I subbed honey for dark corn syrup. If you like the light taste (& color btw), maybe just "log" it & slice. :) A few days later: Just told by the 14yr old boy, I'd have to make 'em again. :? Really?!? Guess I'll be the one using the log & roll tip! :D (Oh, used a simple vanilla glaze with 'em - tasted like the cinnamon roll frosting from Pillsbury) To sum it up, three stars from me; but up to four since the kids actually had a positive comment. :D

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Boscobel Beach Ginger Cake

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2011

This one looked pretty, but didn't grab me. I agree with those who said it isn't too gingery. I think those who thought it was, just don't like spices in that family all that much. Anyway, if there is a spice "problem," it may be the cinnamon - too much of it. It wasn't really identifiable as cinnamon, but more distracting from the ginger. Mine came out kinda dry, but my pan was larger so I'm taking the blame. I topped with a vanilla glaze & I think it needs more sugar in the cake itself - or maybe dark brown as suggested. A good cake to have with coffee. To end, I'm glad I tried it; but doubt I'll make it again.

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Tuna Noodle Casserole III

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

This is one of those recipes you really don't need a recipe for; but since you have one, you try it - & (still) like it! :D I used two cans tuna, reserving the liquid. I added that with the soup & about half cup milk. Also added an eighth teaspoon cayenne pepper. A good amount (not spicy really, but good) for kids & adults. I also used shredded velveeta (about a cup in & half cup on. Just mixed everything together in the pasta pot. Topped with crushed (bottom of the bag) potato chips (under that half cup velveeta shreds). BOTH KIDS ATE IT. BOTH! 12 & 14! Yeah, really. Surprised me, too. :)

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M's Sloppy Joe Sauce

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2011

Subbed dijon for brown mustard. Pretty good, but no "wow"s. E liked it. K wouldn't try. :/ :) No one detected it being turkey. After prodding, E said he wouldn't mind having it again Pretty healthy so I'll keep this in mind for desperation dinners.

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Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2011

Not knocking this recipe. Just seemed like a lot of effort for a pretty good chili. I reduced the cumin & red pepper (I used crushed), but other than that, pretty much followed the recipe. Still hot enough to make your nose run, but not have your tongue burn/tingle. 'Glad I tried it. Doubt I'll make it again though. Second day: Identified the taste. It reminds me of Brunswick stew. Well, if had more vegs; but that's the taste.

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Ed Zieba's Famous Family Pork Chops

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

This one didn't "grab" us. It wasn't bad really, just not so good either. The chops were tender, but while they weren't lacking taste, they were kinda boring(?) 'Seemed like a recipe from a good cook who doesn't need to use recipes - which fits this one perfectly.

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