This was my best success yet! I didn't have any wheat bran, so substituted bran flakes cereal (no raisins). It worked just fine. I still feel like this bread lacks just a little bit of flavor, perhaps depth would be more accurate. I like to experience bread, not just eat it. All in all, a great recipe though.

Reviewed On: Mar. 16, 2008

I gave this 5 stars because I was able to "play" with it a little. I decided to try and make it in my rice cooker instead of a dutch oven. I was also missing several of the ingredients, but even with subs. it came out great. First, I sauteed the onion, then added 3 spoons of chicken base to the onion and 1 cup of water, cashews and simmered. I put 3 c. rice in my cooker, added the onion/water and then added two more cups of water. Didn't have raisins, and had to sub a bag of frozen peas and carrots, didn't have onion salt so omitted that. Threw everything but the green onions in the rice cooker and pushed the start button. In no time I had a lovely steamed rice pilaf, added gr. onion just prior to serving as recipe suggested. This was a great addition to my meal of BBQ chicken, marinated tomatoes, baked beans, corn on cob... super summer meal addition!!

Reviewed On: Aug. 8, 2007

After reading other reviews, I made a change or two and LOVED the result. I added 1 cup Sugar Free Strawberry Lemonade that was sitting in the fridge, and plopped in 4-5 frozen strawberries. I didn't add but a few ice cubes because I really don't like thick beverages, so this is more like a pulpy punch. This is a good recipe for leftover watermelon that is sitting in the fridge!!

Reviewed On: Jul. 16, 2007