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My mom asked that I bake her a fruitcake for Christmas without nuts since she is allergic. I added a cup of whole candied cherries in place of the nuts and it turned out GREAT! This has to be the easiest fruitcake recipe on the planet and it tastes terrific, too. My mom is 85 and is a wonderful cook, so I was so happy that she asked to take the whole cake home with her! Highly recommend this one!!

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Cooking Light magazine's Chicken Parmesan

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2007

An alltime family favorite for everyone in my family - all ages. So simple to prepare! I like to use prepared spaghetti sauce (we like "Sockorooni" sauce by Paul Newman). You can have it ready in minutes, add a salad and some crusty bread to dip in olive oil and you have a feast! I do make a slight change, I brown the chicken in olive oil instead of butter. Enjoy!

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Joy's Prizewinning Trifle

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2007

Made this for big family Easter dinner and it was a HUGE hit! My mom. who is a great cook, said it was the best thing she had ever put in her mouth! I left out bananas, used the cheesecake flavored instant pudding per another reviewer, cut the angel food cake into large cubes, and added milk so the pudding would not be so stiff. Please note, this is such a simple recipe that you can not mess it up! If you want more fruit or any other ingredient, just add/increase to your personal taste. INCREDIBLE! Thanks, Joy!

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Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2007

Beth, my favorite cookie recipe used to be your Snickerdoodles, but these are just superb! I have made them 3 times this month with a few small additions - walnuts and chocolate/white chocolate chips and a little more cinnamon. Keep up the great work in your cookie kitchen!

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Blue Cheese Pear Salad

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2006

Wonderful choice of combinations that make this fruit salad a very special treat! I didn't have all of the items (ie, raspberries), but it was enjoyed by one and all. Thanks for the recipe!

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Anniversary Chicken II

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006

Has become a family favorite!

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Anniversary Chicken I

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2005

Super recipe! My whole family loved it, even the picky eater who doesn't like chicken. Followed the recipe exactly except put the cheese on during the last 10 minutes of cooking as another reviewer had suggested. Thanks, Vicki!!

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Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2005

The best salad I have ever had! Argula was hard to find, but well worth the search for this dish. The flavors are superb together. I wouldn't make any substitions unless you cannot find fresh cherry or grape tomatoes. Firm plum tomatoes work well in that case. A big thanks to Christine L for this recipe. I am been serving it at least once a week since I found it! Family loves it, too!

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Baked Slow Cooker Chicken

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2002

This was probably the best chicken I have ever cooked! Every member of the family was a member of the "clean plate" club. I seasoned with garlic salt, paprika & rosemary (inside & out) & used lots of seasoning. It definitely will be cooked again & again for its taste and simplicity.

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Kielbasa and Bow Ties

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2002

I have cooked this twice now. I liked it a lot, but my family says it is too tomatoey. Perhaps the tomato taste overpowers the kielbasa.

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Coconut Poke Cake

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2002

If you love coconut, this one is for you! AWESOME and easy!

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Debdoozie's Blue Ribbon Chili

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2002

This is really a great chili recipe! I recommend it highly. My whole family enjoyed it. It has now replaced my chili recipe I've used for many years!

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Caramelized Baked Chicken

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2002

Terrific taste but it didn't caramelize for me either. I would definite cook it again, though.

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American Shepherd's Pie

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2002

I have been looking for some time for an good and easy Shepherd's Pie recipe and this one fits the bill. The thyme was a bit much for my family so I added a little Italian Seasoning the second time I cooked it. Used Colby Jack cheese as well and it is terrific! The frozen mashed potatoes out today taste as good as the real thing so, all in all, this is one terrific & easy recipe! Thanks, Lisa!

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Ship Island Shrimp Dip

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2001

This is so quick & easy and tastes as if you stayed in the kitchen for hours. A real crowd pleaser, too! Diane

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Always A Winner Potato Salad

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2001

This dish took a while to prepare but was worth it. I took it to an office covered dish party & it was a real hit! Diane

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Pork Chop Pileups

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2000

Great dish. I cooked loin chops separately as I didn't want them to be too dry. I was in a hurry & cooked it in the microwave for 30 minutes in a 2 qt round cassrole. Worked like a charm. Super leftovers, too! I will cook this one again soon as a side dish.

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