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Marvelous Stuffed Mushrooms

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

That picture looks more like brownies than stuffed mushrooms but I didn't let that deter me. I fixed this exactly per the recipe, but due to lack of oven space I loaded them into one of my crock pots on low! They were to die for! I had no leftovers whatsoever! Permanent member in my recipe file! Thanks Cathy

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Oriental Dipping Sauce

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

After 106 reviews I don't know what I could add. This was great. Fixed it for potstickers for Christmas Eve buffet & again for potstickers for NYE buffet. My family poured it over everything I fixed from potato skins to fried zucchini to chicken kabobs...they couldn't get enough of it! My only question is how do I reduce the salty taste? I used low sodium soy, but it was a tad bit too salty for me. Less soy, more hoisin? Whatever, this is a staple in my recipe file!

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Easy Chocolate Trifle

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

I'm not sure Kahlua would have improved this. I made it for Christmas Day dessert. My kids (boys 16 & 19) actually fought over it! Forget the rare prime rib I fixed, this was their choice. How sad, I only got one serving before it disappeared. Thanks for the great recipe.

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Cheese Fondue with a Twist

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2010

The taste was pretty good. The cheese combo is good. But the looks with the basalmic left something to be desired. I used too much corn starch as it thickened up way too much. Not the recipes fault. Gotta watch that! I think it might have been excellent without any cornstarch. And while the basalmic added flavor...it just didn't look right. Can't find white basalmic. Of course, making fondue once a year makes it hit or miss...miss this year...will keep this - interesting flavor, but will look for others. Cathy

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Greek Pasta with Tomatoes and White Beans

Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2009

Initially this sounded good...but then I read the so-called reviews. There were so many changes/additions/deletions I didn't know where to begin. Ladies, make the recipe as is. If you feel the need to change things & not just tweek...submit your own recipe. Otherwise just submit tweeks, not major changes! Sorry for the rant, but I get so tired of reading about a wonderful recipe only to find out it's only wonderful if you make the following major changes...

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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009

I am about to make this for our Easter dinner. Really sounds good to me. And far better than that cardboard stuff from the box! I'll post later if it was a winner or not with my familiy. But I have a problem with Emily. Granted it was 3 years ago, but jeez, Emily. If you have a better recipe, JUST POST IT!!!! Don't trash another's recipe, just because you do it differently. Your's is a unique recipe, post it. Don't put down or "this is how I do it" type reply! Totally puts me off...if you're so good, post it. If not, shut up! Sorry, but I have a problem with folk who take an original recipe and say it's great EXCEPT...then submit a totally differently recipe. Sorry if I offended, JMHO! Will let you know how this turned out!!

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Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Reviewed: May 20, 2007

My family said never fix green beans any other way again! They loved this recipe. I doubled the sauce because I find most times it's necessary, not with this one! It was too much sauce, but still good. I also added a couple of splashes of seseme oil, which just added to the flavor. I served these with the Asian Lettuce Wraps, also on this site and had a very satisfying dinner...with no leftovers! Thanks for the new green bean recipe!

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Asian Lettuce Wraps

Reviewed: May 20, 2007

Made these exactly like the recipe...whole family loved them! Even the pickled ginger, which took some time to find! I don't know if it's like PF Chang's or not, because we don't eat there, but these are wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!

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Easy Cheap and Yummy Casserole

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2007

This is not a 5 star recipe, but WOW. When I have no time to fix a gourmet meal for my family, this fits the menu. My DH and 2 DS's loved this quick,easy, delicious meal. Again, not something you would find in a 5 star restaurant, but it is quick and easy and yummy!

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Baked Fresh Cherry Pie

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2006

I made this with cherries from our local grocery store so I really don't know what kind they are. I made it per the instructions. My family thought it was fine, not to-die-for. They suggested I try another recipe. It was firm, which I loved. So there was no runny filling! But it just didn't have the ??? taste I was looking for! I don't think adding the extra sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract would have made a difference. It was easy, it tasted OK, it just wasn't there for us.

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2006

I made this per the recipe, except I doubled the gravy. Hubby thought it was fine, 11 yr old thought it OK, but the 14 yr old, who inhales anything I place in front of him, thought it too salty and wouldn't eat it. I felt it was a little salty for my taste, but I ate it. I think it was the combination of the onion soup mix (which is salty to begin with) and the au jus mix (again salty. Don't think I'll be making this again.

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Snake Alley Noodles

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2005

I've made this for years...I got the recipe from a Kikkoman cook book. My family, including 2 picky kids, loves it to pieces. The kids even take the leftovers for lunch the next day! BUT you need to use about 1/2# spaghetti and double the sauce!

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