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I could not get the coconut topping to set. It seemed to be runny at the end of the baking time, so I baked about 10 minutes longer - still runny topping. It tasted good but couldnt serve this to company. I would use egg whites beaten till soft peaks next time. 1/3 cup preserves is not enough for a 9 inch pan!

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Caramel Shortbread Squares

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2012

These taste just like Twix chocolate bars. Yum. I followed others' suggestions of doubling ingredients (except the chocolate chips on top - it doesnt need it) and the freezing, chilling etc. They turned out perfect. I couldnt just stop eating them. Probably one of the best squares I've made.

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My Mom's Parmesan Chicken

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

Delish! I had no problem getting the coating to stick. I used chicken breast and pounded to the same thickness for even baking. The butter makes the breading crunchy, but the wine is not necessary - it made the bottom soggy. I will leave that out of the recipe next time and skip the salt. The cheese gave it enough saltiness.

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Orange Pecan Cake

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

Very light and tasty. I will add orange extract next time for a more intense flavour.

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Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Cherry and Orange Sauce

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2011

I could not tell there was pistachio in my coating - maybe I chopped it too fine. Breading stayed on the chicken and looke nice. I had my pan too hot on the first side of the chicken, it got quite dark very fast. The sauce really makes this a stand-out dish. I had leftover cranberry chutney which I heated with a bit of red wine and poured over top. Worthy of a dish for company next time!

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Holly's Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2011

I will have to try it again as written. I didnt have cornflakes so I used bread crumbs - a mistake as they were quite mushy. Mine took longer to cook than stated. Sauce was ok. Worth another attempt.

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Cinnamon Coffee Puffs

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2011

Tastes like a cake type donut. Nice brunch treat.

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Potato Logs

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2011

I used cooked, cold potatoes and had no problem with them keeping their shape. I also added about 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and cooked in bacon drippings instead of oil. Yummy.

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Roast Pork with Maple and Mustard Glaze

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2011

Very tasty. I cut way back on the maple syrup. 1/2 cup will make a thick enough glaze. I seared the meat first and basted throughout the cooking and put apples around the roast then thickened up the pan juices to make an apple gravy..mmmmm...

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Peach and Cream Cheese Torte

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2011

The amount of dough was perfect for my smallest pie plate to cover only the bottom and a bit up the side. It was very creamy and tasty, much like something from a European bakery. Would be nice with plums or apples too.

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Soft Garlic Breadsticks

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2011

Got the full 20 out of this batch. Made the dough without machine. I used 3 cloves fresh garlic and sprinkled extra parmesean on top after brushing with butter. Very tasty.

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Zucchini-Coconut Cookie Bars

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2011

My new favourite zucchini recipe! The glaze makes a special touch. I left out the dates, but this would be great with carrotts if zucchini are not in season. Will make again and again....

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Pavlova

Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2011

I thought the meringue would be crispy but it had the texture of a marshmallow on the inside. I followed directions exactly. It cracked around th edges and didnt look so nice, but the guests liked it. To make superfine sugar - put regular white sugar in your food processor or blender for 1 - 2 minutes.

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Honey-Mustard Salad Dressing

Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2011

Start with 1/4 cup mustard, then adjust from there. It was a little overpowering mustard taste as written. I added a big squirt of honey to compensate. Will surely make again with a little less mustard. I did used the grainy kind and dijon (instead of yellow mustad) so perhaps that is the reason for the stronger flavour.

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Cranberry Mango Bread

Reviewed: May 23, 2011

Not very thrilling. I used 2 mangos as suggested and waited for flavours to blend the second day. Maybe mangos are one of the fruits that dont lend themselves to baked goods. I doubt that I will make this again...

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Sauce Rosee

Reviewed: May 15, 2011

I made a couple of minor adjustments - red pepper instead of green and light cream instead of whipping cream. This makes enough sauce for the family package of refrigerated tortellini. Lots of sauce and quite tasty too.

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Orange Peel Bread

Reviewed: May 1, 2011

I was looking for an old-fashioned recipe when I came across this. Turned out perfect. I was worried there was not enough butter to make it moist but it was great. Would be nice with an orange drizzle or and fruity cream cheese spread.

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Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2011

Nice marinade! I cut open the chicken breasts and put filling in, then held together with toothpicks. I browned each side in a little olive oil before finishing in the oven. Will make it again for sure.

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Salsa Chicken Rice Casserole

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

This was not at all thrilling. I wanted to give it 2.5 stars. Thank goodness I added some extras to make it edible - cumin, chili, a can of black beans and some corn. Wont make this one any time soon.

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Caribbean-Spiced Roast Chicken

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2011

Wow! This is the most flavourful chicken. I did forget the cloves but it was still so tasty. I doubled the lime juice and brown sugar. I thickened the pan drippings to pour over the chicken and rice. Im going to try this as a marinade for chicken pieces for the bbq.

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