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Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

Outstanding recipe and perfect for a cold, winter day. I doubled the recipe and added a can of cream of chicken soup since I had no bouillon. I needed to add some extra salt and may need to add more milk to it since it's gets thicker as it sits. This is a keeper. I'm sure I'll be making this again.

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Cindy's Pumpkin Pie

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2011

Why buy pumpkin pie when you can make this? Such an easy pie to make and so delicious. I followed some other reviewers' recommendations: I melted the ice cream in the microwave until WARM. I used room temp eggs and I forgot to de-thaw the frozen pie crusts (took a short cut and chose not to make home-made crusts) so I put the crusts in the pre-heated oven for a couple minutes to quickly de-thaw them. Be careful they don't start baking if you do this though. :-) I added about a teaspoon of vanilla and cut the sugar to 1/2 cup. I don't think I added enough nutmeg or maybe I just like a little more nutmeg flavor in my pumpkin pie. I will probably increase the amount of nutmeg next time. All in all, delicious. My family enjoyed it and I think this will be a new tradition for me.

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Oven-Fried Pork Chops

Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2011

Delicious. I haven't been cooking a lot lately and my family enjoyed these immensely. My husband liked them so much that he said he didn't know who cooked because it couldn't have been his wife. Nice. Anyway, thanks for the recipe. It made a wonderful dinner with red-skinned baked potato sections and seasoned, cooked carrots.

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Bananas Foster II

Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2011

Are you kidding me?? You know a dessert is good when you serve it to your family and they take a bite and give you a speech-less wide eyed look (like they can't believe you made it yourself). This dessert rocks! I omitted the rum and substituted pecans instead of walnuts. I served over warm crescent rolls. It's like something you would taste in an upscale restaurant. Yeah! My husband was amazed.

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Too Much Chocolate Cake

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2011

Grab a cold glass of milk (or hot black coffee) and enjoy a slice of this cake. I served it slightly warm and it is so delicious and the chips still gooey. I did not change the cake recipe itself, but did serve a slice with separate icing. If you're in the mood for a cake so chocolatey it hurts your teeth, try this recipe.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies II

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2011

This is one of my favorite cookies. I used this recipe to make them for the first time and I absolutely love it. I can't stop eating them. I did use slightly more than the cup of white choc. chips. I might use closer to 3/4 cup of white sugar next time to cut the sweet down a tad. Other than that, this recipe was perfect and I'm sure I'll be making these again.

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Texas Caviar I

Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

This is going to be a summer dish hit! I just made this pretty much as instructed but I omitted one jalapeno and added a can of baby white/yellow corn. Yum, yum, yum! I wanted to let it sit overnight so I can serve at a function tomorrow, but my husband, my oldest son and me kept eating it as soon as it was made. I know it will be even tastier tomorrow after the flavors marry. I can't wait to take this to upcoming summer outings. Maybe I should take copies of the recipe....just in case. :-)

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Home-Style Scalloped Potatoes

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2009

I made this dish this evening and it was so yummy! I think it needed a little more salt, but it was so creamy and delicious. My kids loved it and the 4 year old had a second helping. So that's always a good sign. Thanks for the recipe.

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Smothered Beef Short Ribs

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2009

These are wonderful. I just made them for dinner and my husband couldn't stop eating it. He said that he would serve this in his restaraunt. (He doesn't actually have one, but he always talks about the restaraunt he would love to own and what would be on his imaginary menu). He kept asking me about the recipe and what was in it because he said there's something in it that he really like. He was sopping up drippings with crusty bread. The only things I changed were adding a splash of Worchstershire (sp?) to the veggies and I didn't have celery so I omitted that. This was a winner.

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Chicken Pot Pie IX

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2009

Outstanding recipe. I was looking for the perfect winter comfort food and this was it. I've made pot pie the 'quick way' with cream of chicken and biscuit mix. I think I can throw that old recipe out. This was so tasty and creamy and real-tasting. My family devoured it and my dad who normally eats like a bird had two substantial helpings. I did make a couple changes though. 1). I prebaked the bottom pie crust for about 10 minutes, then let it cool. 2). I used a rotisserie chicken, pulled off the bone and diced. It was a time saver. 3). The recipe calls for throwing out the water that you use to boil the chicken and veggies. Don't pour it down the drain, but reserve it and use as part of your chicken broth for the sauce. That juice has so much flavor in it. 4). I did add about 1 tsp. of garlic powder but I didn't need much else in terms of spices (except salt & pepper). The rotisserie chicken has all the flavor in it you need. 5). I doubled the overall sauce mixture, but I still used 1/3 cup of flour and about 1.5 TBSP of corn starch. 6). I let the mixture slightly cool before pouring over chicken/veggies. This way it was able to thicken even more. I'm sure I will be making this again sometime soon. This is the best pot pie ever!

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Broiled Scallops

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2009

These were outstanding. Exactly what I was looking for when I made dinner for my husband and I last night. It was simple and delicious. I was worried about it being too simple, but they came out perfectly. The scallops were not overdone, the flavor was just right. The three other ingredients do not take away from the natural flavor of the scallops at all. The only change I had to make was with the garlic salt. I did not have any, so I substituted with onion salt and it turned out to be delicious. This is one of my all time favorites and I hope to make it for family/friends next time.

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Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2009

I really enjoyed this and so did my husband. I love one dish meals that have your protein, carbs and veggies in it. I think next time I will add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to liven it up a little more. I'm sure I'll be making this again.

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Make Ahead Lunch Wraps

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2009

I enjoyed this recipe and felt great that it was nutritious and high in fiber. However, it was lacking a certain kick or oomph that I was looking for. I felt it needed a little salt and I wanted to drizzle Texas Pete or another hot sauce all over it. I think the next time I make these, I will try some the recommendations made by other reviewers with regards to caramelized onions and other extras. I think that would make this a bit more flavorful. I did use quinoa in this recipe which I enjoyed. It's nice to add that extra bit of protein. Thanks for the great lunch idea.

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Russian Tea Cakes I

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2009

This is exactly what I was looking for. A friend of ours was in town from Beijing and he mentioned missing my grandmother's Russian Tea Cakes. She baked them every year during the holidays. I found this recipe and not only did he enjoy them, but I did too. It brought back many fond memories of my grandma baking at Christmas time. Thanks so much for the recipe and for sparking some wonderful memories.

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Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2009

Delicious. This sauce is very tasty and I love the thickness. you absolutely need to double recipe. That ensures you have enough sauce to dribble over some sticky rice. I would not consider it spicy at all though. You could put crushed red pepper or Korean hot pepper paste to kick up the heat. My kids even enjoyed this and that is an achievement.

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Cream Cheese Squares

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

I have been making these for years and always enjoy these. They are a hit with family and friends and they seem to get eaten very quickly. I've made it with and without the sugar/cinnamon mix and melted butter on top. I recommend always adding the butter and sugar/cinnamon. It takes this dessert to a whole different level.

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Stuffed Shells III

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

I enjoyed the flavor of this recipe, although I feel it was a little light on the sauce. Mine was a bit dry. I think I will increase the amount of sauce next time. I was able to freeze these to use again though. They hold up well.

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Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2008

I enjoyed this cookie. The taste was great although I wish it were a little more chewy. I had to improvise because I ran out of oats so I substituted with a breakfast muesli mix that had oats, barley, flax and dates. It was good, but I like the original recipe better. I had cut back on the toffee as another reviewer suggested. I doubled the batch but used one bag of chocolate-covered toffee bits. It was perfect and if I'm not mistaken, my cookie was the first to run out at the cookie exchange. That always makes the baker feel like it was a job well done. :-)

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Seven Layer Taco Dip

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

Loved this. I made this for a recent Christmas party and it was delicious. Plus, I have friends who are vegetarians, so this is perfect for the non-meat-eaters. I did omit the lettuce as I heard someone else say that it wilts. And for those who like a little kick, adding a jalapeno with the green pepper would give it some nice heat. Thanks for the recipe.

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Cream Cheese Bars II

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2008

This is one of my all time favorite desserts. It's so easy and so yummy. I like the finishing touch of melted butter and cinnamon/sugar on the top. It's best served slightly warm, but not too warm or the cream cheese oozes everywhere. If you like the flavor of cheesecake, but want a simpler, faster receipe, this is the one.

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