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Baked Shrimp with Feta and Tomato

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2012

I made this dish on vacation for my best friend and her husband, and we ate every bit! I put the shrimp raw into the oven, as sauteeing them would have overcooked them. Awesome recipe - thanks!!!

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Shrimp Artichoke Dip

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2012

Took this to a Twelfth Night party last weekend, and the dish was CLEANED OUT!!!! It was a smash hit, and half the folks at the party asked for the recipe. :-) I boiled my shrimp in a little crab boil before adding to the dip, coarsely chopped the artichokes, and used sour cream in place of mayo. I also had a brainstorm that you could almost use this as an entree; just toss it over some noodles. YUMMMM!!!

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Argentine Lentil Stew

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2011

Although I usually follow a recipe to a T the first time I make it, I improvised this one from the start. I used a whole 16-oz. bag of dried lentils and increased the seasonings accordingly, added two more carrots and another cup of peas. I replaced the fresh tomatoes with a can of stewed roasted. It filled my 5-quart pot, which is good. Anyway, I loved this soup and can't wait to share it with friends!

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies III

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2011

I refrigerated the dough before baking (one night make the cookie doughs, bake another night) and rolled into walnut-sized balls. They spread a little, but stayed small and neat, and were DELICIOUS!!!! My man said they were the best cookies he'd ever tasted. Two thumbs wayyyy up - thanks!

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Wine Cookies (Original Italian)

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

I hate to give a negative review, but these cookies didn't do it for me. In 25+ years of Christmas cookie baking and trying countless recipes, I've never thrown away a batch of cookies, but these were the first. I'd like to try again with a sweeter wine and more sugar, but I have so many other recipes that I love. Good thing there were so few ingredients. Sorry.

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Jamaican Me Crazy Chili

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2011

This hit all the right spots - easy, tasty and different. It made a huge pot, which I shared with co-workers and family. YUMMYYYY!!!!!!!!

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Soft Sugar Cookies IV

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2011

I usually prefer a more complicated cookie, but I was helping a friend make sugar cookies for her new man's birthday. We didn't roll them in sugar, but made a small batch of cookies and a cookie cake (which came out fantastic). They reminded me of shortbread, and the texture was gorgeous! I think they'd be fun to experiment with too. Thanks!

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Creamy Lemon-Blueberry Dessert

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2011

I took this to a friend's house for a birthday lunch, and it was SLAMMIN'! Quick and easy too. I did use three lo-fat cream cheeses and lo-fat Cool Whip. Also, I had some leftover gingersnaps, so I put those in the crust with the vanilla wafers and omitted the extra sugar. If I'd had more time I'd have skipped the Cool Whip (too much chemicals) and made my own whipped cream topping. ;-) Instead of adding half the berries to the cake and topping with the rest, I just added them all in the cake, and no one complained. I had to fight for the leftovers to take to two friends who didn't make the party, and made lots of people happy. Thanks for an excellent recipe!

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Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake

Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2011

Another winner at Father's Day/Dad's birthday dinner! Everyone loved it! We're in the thick of blueberry season here, and i'm thinking of ways to use this year's crop. This was it! I didn't have butter flavoring, so I used 1-1/2 teaspoons each of vanilla/almond extracts, and it was fine. I also made a spiced blueberry sauce for extra heavenliness. Another delicious recipe - thanks!

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White Chocolate Cheesecake with White Chocolate Brandy Sauce

Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2011

Awesome cake - BIG hit with the family for Father's Day and my dad's birthday. SIL (professional chef) pronounced it "da BOMB" and everyone agreed. It was very easy and delicious, but I think next time it might get a crust of some kind. Thanks a bunch!!!

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Texas Caviar I

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2011

I took this to a New Year's party, and it was a HUGE hit! I changed a few things, just to make it a little easier on myself. I used fresh black-eye peas instead of canned and a bunch of parsley instead of cilantro (some people are weird about cilantro), and a can of fire-roasted tomatoes for extra flavor and less prep time. I also seeded one of the jalapenos, and it was neither too hot nor too bland. And I let it sit a day to blend the flavors. Thanks for a great recipe that will be one of my go-tos for parties and potlucks!

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Veggie Lasagna Florentine

Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2010

I'm sorry I don't like to give negative reviews, but I didn't care for this recipe. The spinach filling was too sparse, and the tomato sauce was overpowering. Maybe cooking it longer than 15 minutes and increasing the spinach filling would have helped. Also the veggies in the sauce almost disappeared. I might make it again with these changes. Thanks anyway.

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Coconut Blueberry Cake

Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2010

AMAAAAAAZZZZING cake! Made it for Sunday dinner; it couldn't have been easier or quicker! I skipped the lemon sauce (no time) and we ate it with vanilla and fudge ripple ice cream. The only change I made was 1 cup each white and whole wheat flour. Used a gentle hand mixing everything, and the end result was a gorgeous, fluffy cake. Can't wait to make it again!

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Sandy's Chocolate Cake

Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2010

This cake was a HUGE hit at a co-worker's birthday party; I had to cut tiny slices because I invited about 20 people to partake (me and my big mouth!). It's the BEST chocolate thing to wrap your lips around, and everyone raved. The frosting is incredible - we thought we died and went to Heaven! I had no problem putting it together, but I baked the cake one night and frosted it the next, so it had a little time to set up. Thanks a million from a bunch of chocoholics!

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Reviewed: May 21, 2010

I saw this recipe yesterday and went home and made it last night. A-FREAKIN-MAZING!!!!! The only thing I didn't add was sherry (didn't have any) but tossed in a handful of frozen shrimp before finishing. The cauliflower would be great on its own as a side dish as well. It doesn't make an enormous pot of soup (as I'm used to making) but that's OK. DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS!!!!! :-D

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Italian Cream Cake I

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2010

This was a delicious finish to Easter dinner. My family RAVED, and my sister-in-law, a professional chef, requested it for her birthday! I took the leftovers to work, and made some lucky co-workers very happy. Thanks for a new favorite recipe!

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Spinach Balls

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2010

I made these twice over the Mardi Gras season, the first time using co-workers as my testers and next for a Lundi Gras party with minor changes. The first batch dripped butter after baking, but co-workers loved them. I thought it wouldn't hurt to reduce the butter to about 2 tablespoons. Then I added about a half cup of finely chopped walnuts (I like crunch!). Pecans or pine nuts would be good too. Shorter baking time - about 12 to 15 minutes - less butter and the addition of nuts really enhanced the balls. I also made them a little smaller - about 3/4" in diameter, and got about 4 dozen. My friend's husband had the leftovers over spaghetti sauce and loved them even more! Thanks!

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Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2010

I made this for my sister and her hubby (who usually does the cooking) on vacation last week, and we all loved it! I followed the recipe almost to a T, but bumped up the seasonings just a tad. Served it over couscous with a side of hummus and pita. I also was intrigued with another reviewer's mention of carrot-ginger juice in place of the orange juice, so what I did was peeled and sliced a knob of ginger (about 5 or 6 thin pieces) and sauteed it with the ingredients in step 2. Poured the carrot juice in on step 3, and added a little more to the finish, as it got a bit dry. Dee-licious! I'm going to share it with my Weight Watchers group next week, points or no points. ;-)

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Peanut Butter Vegetable Chicken Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2010

Oh, WOW!!! One of the top five soups I've ever had! Gave some to my co-worker and his family, and they ate it all and he didn't get any. :-) I teased them with the "secret ingredient" which is about to be revealed when I share the recipe with them. Makes a huge batch too! I subbed a jar of mild salsa in place of tomatoes, and omitted the celery (don't care for it, didn't miss it). Increased the garlic to about four cloves, and sauteed onions and garlic at the beginning. Thanks for an awesome recipe to add to my favorites!

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Cranberry Orange Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2009

Made these over the weekend during my Christmas cookie-baking marathon, and they're super yummy! These are a nice complement to all the chocolate cookies I make. They'll have a permanent place in my cookie repertoire. I used dried cranberries instead of fresh and skipped the icing, but used a fresh Louisiana orange in the dough. Maybe that's what made it extra yummy. :-)

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