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Bebop Baked Beans

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2012

I made a half batch of these, using onion instead of green pepper. My husband and I polished them off in one meal. Used Kraft Brown Sugar Sweet & Spicy bbq sauce. This is going to be a regular at our house!

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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2011

I've gotten rave reviews both times I've made this recipe. Most recently made for out-of-state guests. They looked quite skeptical when I said we had peanut butter pie for dessert. After the first bite, the sketicism was replaced with "make sure we get this recipe!" I drizzled some Hershey's syrup over the top, but the other suggestions of an Orea crust or peanut butter cups on top would be awesome, too. Also, I used light cream cheese and whipped topping and 1% milk - still rich and delicious without the extra calories.

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Stuffed Pork Chops III

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2011

I used 1" thick chops that were butterflied. Even tho' I simmered them for a total of 10 minutes less than called for, they still turned out a bit dry. The flavor was OK, but nothing special. I doubt I'll try this one again - bummer, 'cuz it sounded so good!

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Mocha Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2011

Delicious! Fluffy, moist muffins, even with some modifications to make them a bit more health-friendly. Used 1/2 c applesauce and 1/2 butter. Also cut sugar back by 1/4 c, then used both white and brown sugar. I upped the instant coffee by 1/2T; also used half whole wheat and half white flour. I ended up with 12 regular sized muffins, 12 mini muffins, and a mini loaf pan besides!

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Italian Dressing Mix

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2010

Wish I could give this 4.5 stars. It's a good mix, but wow! it's potent! I would definitely start out a bit conservative when measuring this out and up the amount to taste. But overall, a good solid recipe!

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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2010

Fresh, sweet, and delicious! If you don't want to take the time to make the cinnamon chips, try store-bought cinnamon pita chips or even cinnamon graham crackers.

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Delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2010

I didn't have raspberry jam, so made 1 batch with blackberry and another batch with strawberry. I took them to our ABF group at church - one friend said she ate SIX of them and was having a hard time not eating more! Will definitely make again.

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Baked Potato Skins

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2010

A delicious way to indulge in potato skins without nearly as much guilt! Turned out nice and crunchy with lots of flavor from the seasoned oil. These would be great for a gameday gathering!

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Mashed Potato Layer Bake

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2010

My hubby's family had a dinner where everyone had to bring a dish they'd never made before and I was assigned "potatoes". AAAACK! What haven't I done with a potato before? I saw the rave reviews for this recipe, but still was NOT confident it would turn out as good as the reviewers said. I was wrong - the dish was wiped out in a matter of minutes! My 10-year old nephew went back for the fourth time only to find the dish empty. I couldn't find chive and onion cream cheese, so followed the advice of other reviewers and added 1/4 tsp each of onion and garlic powder to plain light cream cheese. I also nuked my potatoes, but found they didn't cook evenly. I'll either bake or boil them next time . . . and there WILL be a next time! I've been ordered to bring these to our family Christmas.

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Debdoozie's Blue Ribbon Chili

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2010

Wonderfully simple and tasty! I used home-canned salsa and tomato sauce, which can sometimes taste a bit more acidic than commercial, so I added a little bit of brown sugar to counteract the acidity. The recipe didn't specify whether or not to drain the bean liquid; to reduce sodium, I did drain them and didn't miss that liquid at all. I served this with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese on the side - it was delicious with or without the extras! My hubby has already requested I make this again.

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Boston Lettuce and Pecan Salad

Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2010

YUM! We didn't have blueberries, so substituted blackberries. It was perfect, light, and delicious. Will definitely be making this again!

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Juicy Roasted Chicken

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2010

This has become a staple at our house. So simple and comes out perfectly every time. The only change I usually make is using a bit less margarine (Smart Balance). I wouldn't hesitate making this for dinner guests.

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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

These have become a big favorite at our house. I do tweak the recipe based on what I have on hand. Usually, I have a bit more than 1 cup of mashed bananas, so I scale back the oil and sugar a bit to compensate. The last time I made these, I only had vanilla yogurt. I omitted the vanilla and scaled back the sugar. Regardless of how I adjust it, this recipe still comes out great!

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Home-Style Brown Rice Pilaf

Reviewed: May 22, 2009

It's not often you get to combine "healthy" with "comfort" - this dish does it! I usually use 1/2 butter and 1/2 olive oil to saute the veggies. Also I don't add the chickpeas - hubby doesn't care for 'em. Cashews are a great touch that adds a richness to the dish. I like to serve it with soy sauce, and have added leftover chicken or ham to it to make it a main dish.

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Southwest Chicken

Reviewed: May 22, 2009

Taking the advice of other reviewers, I sauteed a little onion and garlic in oil before adding in the chicken. I had cut the chicken into chunks and seasoned it liberally with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. After browning the chicken, I added the tomatoes, beans and corn and a dash of cayenne for heat - we like a little heat. Served it on rice and sprinkled a little cheese, sour cream and taco sauce on top - YUM!! My hubby LOVED it. Said it was his favorite of anything southwestern that I've ever made - and I have a killer taco recipe, so his statement carries some weight! It was even better the next day. This is going to be a regular on our menu.

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Easy Peach Cobbler II

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2007

My mother-in-law is revered for her peach cobbler, but now my husband's family is asking ME to make it because of this recipe! I made a few changes - I cubed the bread instead of cutting into strips, cut back on the sugar, and used thawed frozen peaches because I prefer a fresher-tasting peach. Obviously, it turned out fantastic. This recipe is a great "jumping off point" for other possibilities . . . apple? cherry? I can't wait to experiment with other fruits.

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My Country Style Steak

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2006

This was really yummy! My husband really enjoyed this dish. I took others' advice and didn't add additional salt since the soup mix has plenty. The leftovers made a great quick stroganoff (sauteed mushrooms, made a gravy from leftover sauce, beef stock, a little thickening and a last minute dollop of sour cream - served over noodles). My husband RAVED about the leftover concotion - the meat was even more tender than the first time. This dish is easy, versatile, and satisfying. Thanks!

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Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

Reviewed: Jun. 7, 2006

Wonderful flavor! My husband has no problem letting me know if a recipe is a keeper or not. This recipe had him saying "This is a keeper, honey!" after every few bites. I did modify it slightly - did not use green onions, had fresh ginger on hand so used that in the dressing. When I served it (cold), I topped it with some mandarin oranges and toasted sliced almonds and placed it on a bed of chopped bok choy for some veggies. I will be making this again . . . SOON!

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