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Black Magic Cake

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2011

I've made this cake several times, and it's always turned out great. It's really moist and keeps well for a few days. The last time I made it, I added a dash of cinnamon and that was good, but it's great just the way it is. Definitely my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.

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Easter Cheese - Hrudka

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2010

The only difference between this and my family's recipe is that we use vanilla instead of cinnamon. A+. The name is a bit misleading to anyone not familiar with the dish, though--even though lots of people call it Easter Cheese, it's not meant to taste like the cheeses with which Americans are generally familiar. It's *supposed* to be on the bland side in order to complement the salty ham and the bite of the horseradish.

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2009

As is, the recipe is delicious (the only thing I did differently was to use milk instead of cream). I made it a second time adding about two cups worth of mirepoix, and I liked it much better that way. So the recipe as is gets 4 stars, but with the added vegetables, it's definitely a top-ranked recipe in my house.

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Glazed Lemon Muffins

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

This was pretty good but not great. I thought they came out very dense and didn't rise much. Also, as other reviewers have noted, the streusel topping made WAY too much, and also I really didn't think it was a normal streusel--it was very floury and not sweet enough. I made half with the streusel and half with just sugar on top, and the streusel really didn't add anything. Finally, the quantity seems to be off--I cut the recipe in half and still got 23 muffins in normal-sized tins.

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Creamy Zucchini with Linguine

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2008

I've made this twice--once as written, and once with some alterations. It's pretty good as a base as written; we had it with grilled shrimp skewers and it made a nice, relatively light dinner. The second time, I added red bell pepper and onions, along with more garlic. We had it with shrimp again, mainly because it's what we had on hand. It was a bit heartier with the extra veggies, and since I gave the onions a good, long browning time, that helped boost the flavor. It's still not a high-flavor dish, but it's tasty and a good way to get the veggies in. You could probably adapt this to whatever vegetables you have on hand and it would still be good.

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Sirecz (Easter Cheese)

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2007

This is the same recipe my family makes for Pascha; we call it hrudka. We have an additional step, though. After the hrudka has firmed up and been refrigerated for awhile, put it into a pan or onto a cookie sheet, top with a good pat of butter, and broil until the top browns. Let it cool, rewrap, and refrigerate again.

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Mulligatawny Soup I

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2006

Very good soup. I added about 3/4 cup (a generous handful, I didn't really measure) of golden raisins about halfway through the first simmer, to give them time to plump and to make it more like a version I'd had from a local gourmet grocery store. I also used fat-free half and half instead of the cream (mostly because it's what I had on hand). The second time I made it, I added a little more vegetables and rice. If you add more rice, be sure to add extra broth. I'll be making this over and over. Thanks.

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Mini Cheesecakes II

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2005

The texture was okay, but the vanilla wafers were soggy to the point of actually dripping liquid. Wholly unappetizing. I'll keep looking for a mini cheesecake recipe--sorry.

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Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2005

I followed the cookie recipe exactly, and the cookies are pretty good. They're not as spicy as I'd like, but the texture is great, so the lack of spice is easily remedied. I haven't iced them yet, but I'll be adding some cinnamon to the icing for extra flavor. Thanks for the recipe!

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Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2005

Fantastic! I've used different puddings and chips and these always come out well. Chocolate pudding and PB chips are always popular, as is lemon pudding and white chips.

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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2005

Great for someone (like me) who doesn't care for tomatoes. I've made it as-is and it was rather thin, but I also made it with some tofu (instead of the half and half) and that thickened it up while adding protein. You'll need a blender or food processor to puree if you try it with tofu. I'll make it again.

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Amazing Calavacita and Pork

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2005

Not bad. I thought it was kind of bland and watery, so I'm not sure I'll make it again, but it was all right for trying something a little different.

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Thumbprint Cookies II

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2004

Not sure what went wrong, since I followed the recipe exactly for as long as I could, but this was a sticky disaster. The dough was more like batter -- it was loose and didn't shape at all. I was never able to make the depression with my thumb, so theh finished product never got the jam. All I taste is the pecans. Not worth making.

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Tortellini Chowder

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2004

Yummy! Can get pretty spicy, so taste as you go along. I will definitely be making this again.

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Lana's Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2004

Very, very sweet. I took the advice of another reviewer and added some ketchup -- still too sweet. I added red pepper flakes -- still too sweet. I added mustard -- better, but still sweet. It's pretty good, but I think next time I'll use the pineapple juice but not use the fruit and see if that helps.

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Marshmallow Apple Pie

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2004

Mine came out very watery and the apples did not soften well, even after baking for twice as long as the recipe stated. I added cinnamon to the apples and still found the pie almost flavorless. It sounds like a great idea, but I will continue looking.

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Chocolate Crisps

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2004

Very good cookie that manages to be very chocolatey and at the same time rather light. I added about half a teaspoon of cinnamon and really enjoy the flavor. I also used chopped white chocolate chips instead of the grated chocolate, just because it's all I had on hand, but probably won't do that again. Thanks for the recipe!

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Peach Cake I

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2004

Delicious! The only thing I've had trouble with is that it doesn't keep its shape when you serve it, as I expected a cake to do. But it tastes great, especially warm with a little whipped cream and cinnamon over the top. It's very easy too -- perfect for my unexpected company this past weekend! Thanks, Jenny!

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Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2004

This recipe turned out great, with one fairly major change on my part. Mine is not a tomato-friendly household (neither of us can stand the things!) so I used a small jar of sliced roasted red peppers (drained) in place of the tomatoes. I sprinkled some crumbled Feta cheese over the top just before serving and it was a great, light meal. I also used this basic idea for a pasta side dish, except I used orzo in place of penne and I sliced the spinach chiffonnade-style to make the leaf size more suited to the pasta. Great, versatile recipe!

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Yogurt Whole Wheat Quick Bread

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2004

I've made this several times and it's always been a hit. I usually use fat-free lemon yogurt in place of the plain yogurt and lemon juice. However, I found that 50 minutes is WAY too long. I set my timer for 30 minutes and then start checking every couple minutes after that. Not too sweet, so it's great to serve with soup.

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