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Asian Coconut Rice

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006

This was good. I like a bit more of a coconut flavor though, so I think I'll try adding a bit more next time. Thanks for sharing!

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Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006

I left out the dried fruit, so that may have changed the result, but I thought that this tasted similiar to the simple, 2 ingredient cranberry sauce that I make every year. It was quite a bit of extra work and just didn't seem worth the effort to me. Maybe the dried fruit really makes the difference? It was good cranberry sauce, just nothing special.

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Antipasto Squares

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006

I made this for my Christmas party and got RAVE reviews! The guys were fighting for the last square :) I always change recipes, so I used these meats/cheeses instead: hard salami, provolone, ham and fresh mozzarella. I also don't care for roasted peppers, so I put a bottle of italian antipasto veggies in the food processor with some olive tapenade and made a chunky spread for the top layer- everyone loved the flavor of this! Thanks for the recipe, I will certainly be making this again!

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Allison's Cold Crab Dip

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006

I just didn't like this for some reason. I added some extra ingredients to spice it up, maybe that ruined the recipe? I actually made this for my Christmas party and ended up not even serving it. Thanks anyway!

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006

This was wonderful! I changed the recipe a bit, as I couldn't find the clamato juice. I chopped fresh tomatoes as well, which gave it more of a salsa consistency. Everyone loved this at my Christmas party & I will be making it again for Christmas Eve! Thanks for sharing!

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Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2006

This is a wonderful recipe..totally worth the extra effort! I have used gourmet mushroom soup (not canned cream of mushroom-but a dark, creamy broth) to sub for some of the chicken broth and it came out great!

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Fried Dill Pickles

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2006

I had fried pickles during a trip to New Orleans and I fell in love with them! This recipe was exactly as I remembered. My husband finally understands why I was always raving about fried pickles, he loves them too now!

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Puttanesca I

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2006

This is a wonderful puttenesca...and so easy! I've made it many times already. I rarely use measurements, but I know that I add more olives & capers than the recipe calls for. I also omit the tomato paste and usually use some diced and some crushed cans. For a delicious variation, use this sauce to make a baked ziti...it's awesome!

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Seven Layer Taco Dip

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2006

I made this for a party and got so many rave reviews! This might just be my new standby potluck item =)

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Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2006

This was awesome! I will definitely be making this again as an alternative to typical side dishes. Just a hint, I doubled the recipe, but if you are doing this, do not double the amount of oil as it made my dish a bit greasy. That was just my own fault though...the recipe is wonderful!

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Irish Chicken and Dumplings

Reviewed: May 3, 2006

I am sure that I am just repeating what everyone else has said, but this is amazing! It's a perfect meal for a cold night and everyone that I've made it for has raved. I always make extra biscuits when I heat up the leftovers.

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