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Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

There were mixed reviews in our house on this one. I thought this recipe was good and my husband said it was just ok. He also thought the chicken turned out was dry, but I think it was fine with extra sauce added. I scaled the recipe to use two chicken breasts for the two of us and I used homemade Italian dressing and didn't add the sugar since my barbecue sauce seems to be plenty sweet. I liked the simplicity of using frozen chicken in the slow cooker as well as the idea of chicken instead of pork.

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Slow Cooker Oats

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

I love steel cut oats and was looking forward to having breakfast ready when I woke up. I didn't add the butter since I never add butter when making oats on the stove top. I also only used 1/2 T of cinnamon which ended up being the perfect amount. I also subbed brown sugar for stevia and used craisins for the raisins. I used my 5 qt. Hamilton Beech slow cooker (doesn't cook as hot as others) and cooked for 7 hours. It was mush - didn't have the firm bite I like in steel cut oats. If I make this again I would consider a shorter cooking time. The craisins would have been much better sprinkled on the cooked oats as opposed to adding to the crock.

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Sweet Pepper Skillet

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2012

This is perfect for a simple fajitas skillet. I like to add cooked diced chicken, sprinkle with taco seasoning and top with shredded cheddar, sour cream and salsa! Yummo!

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Super Sausage Gravy

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2012

Love this! My sausage gravy used to turn out like paste - I am so glad I found this recipe. Sausage was overly abundant so you could easily double the rest of the ingredients or use 1/2 the amount of sausage - or keep as is if you are a meat lover! My go-to recipe from now on.

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Caramel Pecan Treasures

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2012

I followed the directions exactly as written. I softened the caramels in the microwave for about 15 seconds on a low power, formed into a ball and then flattened before adding to the top of the cookie. I put melted chocolate into a sandwich bag, snipped the corner and piped onto cookie before sprinkling on the pecans, which I toasted because I love the flavor of toasted pecans. Being a shortbread cookie they do crumble when bitten into and the caramel comes off on the first bite. If I make again I will consider making a well into the cookie and spooning in melted caramel before drizzling on the chocolate and pecans, like a thumbprint cookie. Disappointed with the crumbliness but these cookies have great flavor.

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Wonderful Banana Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

This is a very simple tasty recipe. I followed it to a T with the exception of the baking pan. I put mine in a bundt pan (dark coated) and baked until toothpick came out clean (about 40 minutes). After flipping the cooled cake onto a plate I couldn't wait to dig in. Unfortunately, even though it poked done there was a thin layer on the bottom that seemed like it needed additional baking time - a tad gooey even though the cake was dark like it looked overcooked. That was because of the dark pan. I will try this again some day using the pan it calls for!

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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

I was excited to try this especially with such high ratings. I guess we are out of the norm here. My DH and I both agree that this just wasn't that good. Maybe it's because I don't usually cook with canned cream soups. This is basically meat and soup. I will stick with my old standby recipe starting with a roux. Sorry.

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Turkey Potpie

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2012

I had some leftover turkey to use up and this recipe caught my eye. I cooked some fresh carrots along with the celery and tossed in some peas to boost the nutritional value some. I only had 1/2% milk in the house and thought that would make the sauce a little runny so I substituted 1/2 cup of the milk for some heavy cream I needed to use up. Two tablespoons of water wasn't quite enough for the crust to make it rollable without cracking - I used an additional tablespoon and it was perfect. I think the amount of sage in the sauce was just right but the amount in the crust was a little too much for my taste, but my husband liked it. I think I would cut that back to 1/2 teaspoon in the future. The crust didn't brown up like I thought it would have after the 20 minutes so I baked an additional 10 minutes, but it didn't make a difference. My husband, who tends to be a little on the picky side, enjoyed this potpie. Overall, this was a very tasty recipe.

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Best Spinach Dip Ever

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2011

8/8/2011 - I was debating between making this and my old standy from the vegetable soup package. I am so glad I tried this one. This is my new favorite! I love the mild flavor of the the leek soup in this! I used light mayo, an 8 oz. can of water chestnuts and the whole 10 oz. pkg. of spinach. It was awesome!! I think I may try using light sour cream next time - I am sure it would be just as awesome and I won't feel as guilty eating it. Thanks so much for a delicious dip recipe I will be sure to use again and again (as long as the soup mix is available in my area)!

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Grandma's Orange Milk Sherbet

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2011

This was nice and refreshing on a hot summer day. However, it was more of a frozen treat than sherbet to me. I had about a cup of heavy cream to use up so I used that and 2% milk I had on hand for the milk in the recipe. I used my ice cream maker to freeze then put in a container in the freezer. It was rock hard and not smooth and creamy at all out of the freezer - it crumbled. It was best eaten right out of the ice cream maker - kind of like a thick shake. It had good flavor - almost like an orange push-up. I added a bit of grated orange zest for a more orangey flavor and orange food coloring to liven up the color. I like that I had all the ingredients on hand to make this treat on a hot day.

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Zucchini 'Noodles'

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2011

These were a nice change from how I normally cook my zucchini. I skipped cooking in boiling water and I don't think it needed it. They turned out a bit salty although I did rinse them before cooking, which I am sure wouldn't have been a problem had I not skipped the boiling. I will rinse them better next time. They turned out tender-crisp which is how I love my veggies. I made these for my lunch and served with spaghetti sauce and enjoyed every bite. Thanks for the recipe Becka!

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Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting

Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2011

I just got done making this recipe and it turned out fantastic and tastes great too! I was a little leary since other reviewers had trouble with the consistency being less than desirable but thought i would give it a go anyway. I used my KitchenAid stand mixer and chilled the stainless steel bowl in the freezer for about 15 minutes before starting. I whipped the cream as directed using my wire whip attachment and then placed into a separate bowl when done. I then added the cold cream cheese, sugar (I used C & H Baker`s Sugar Ultra-Fine Pure Cane Sugar) and vanilla into my mixer bowl and beat until smooth and creamy using the beater blade attachment. I then removed the beater and using a rubber spatula I slowly folded the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Turned out great! Thanks for the yummy recipe!

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Smooth Sweet Tea

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2011

I have made this recipe lots of times and it is my go-to recipe! My husband prefers his tea unsweetened so I just use 2 tablespoons of the sugar to counteract any bitterness the tea might have. My son likes the sweetened tea. Perfect either way!

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Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2011

For such a simple recipe this tasted great and had the perfect amount of seasoning! Even my one year old grandson liked it :) I love that the ingredients are everything most people would have on hand. My husband will not eat onions so I omitted them and used mushrooms in their place. I will definitely be adding this to my dinner rotation! If you don't have sherry on hand this would taste just as good without. Thanks for the keeper.

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Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

Very simple and tasty recipe. I love the addition of parmesan. I will make again.

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Ham 'n' Swiss Rolls

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

This made a quick easy lunch for my husband and I this weekend. I took the crescent rolls and rolled them out into the rectangle and pressed the seams together. I then layered sliced baby swiss and slices of ham over the top within 1" of the sides. I omitted the mustand and onion (hubby won't eat onions). I then rolled them up, starting with the long side, sealing any open creases as I went. When done rolling it was the size of a sub sandwich. I sprayed with butter spray and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. I then baked for about 20 minutes to make sure the dough that was spiraled in the middle was completely done. It turned out yummy!

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Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

This is a super quick soup. As written it is a little bland but I add a little cumin and a few other spices, whatever sounds good to me that day, to help liven it up a bit. I usually buy a rotisserie chicken and use that instead of canned chicken. I love making this to have on hand for my weekly lunches along with a salad. I will make a batch and freeze the leftovers.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Venison for Tacos

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

Since I have a freezer full of Venison I was looking for creative ways to use it. I had a 1-3/4 lb. roast and cooked it per the directions. Much to my surprise, after the time in the slow cooker the roast was no where near tender enough to shred with a fork. I had to put it in the pressure cooker for about 1/2 hour-ish to make it shreddable. I then seasoned with the remaining taco seasoning. I guess we're spoiled with ground beef in our tacos. We didn't care much for this. Even my deer hunting venison-lovin' husband wasn't a fan. Sorry.

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Marjoram Green Beans

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

I followed the recipe to a T and they were just ok at best. The marjoram didn't lend much flavor to the overall dish. My beans were fresh as fresh can be from a grocery store and the beans themselves didn't have great flavor. It's hard to find good tasting fresh vegetables anymore (no fault of the recipe), even when they are in season. Maybe I'll try these again in the fall with fresh locally grown fresh picked beans instead of grocery store beans.

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Pineapple Chicken Tenders

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

I marinaded my chicken tenderloins over night expecting some awesome tasting tender chicken. I grilled on my George Foreman-type grill and the marinade stuck to the non-stick surface. The chicken was tender but the flavor just was not there. It was bland and missing something. I don't think I make this recipe again. Sorry.

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