I love these cookies! Really moist and delicious, not overly sweet, just yummy! I reduced the butter to 8 tablespoons and the cookies did not spread at all. I loosely formed them into balls and then flattened them slightly on the cookie sheet. Baked until they just looked dry and barely began to brown. They held their shape and stayed moist. I added one teaspoon of orange zest and this gave them an added level of flavor. I used fresh cranberries. Two cups was pushing the limit, I think 1 1/2 cups would have been plenty, adding enough tartness without going too far. Really a nice cookie recipe, something different, great for the holidays!

Reviewed On: Nov. 15, 2010

Great soup for a cold winter night! I followed the recipe exactly and found that it has some heat using "original" variety of Rotel. You could use mild variety Rotel to tame it a little. Pass bottled hot sauce at the table for those who like more heat. I loved, lovedd the ease of this recipe. I assembled it the night before and stuck it in the frig. In the morning, I just pulled it out of the frig, set it on low and let it go. Dinner ready when we got home! Love that! I made some cornbread to go with it. This recipe made a thick, hearty stew. Add some chicken broth if you are looking for a thinner, more soupy soup.

Reviewed On: Oct. 17, 2010

Some reviews suggest that there is no need to wait an hour as stated in the recipe. I disagree -- I think the wait time is essential to making these pancakes just right. If the wait time is a problem, mix up the batter the night before. It works great!! Just take it out of the frig in the morning, heat up your griddle and you are ready to go. This makes a thick pancake, but with exactly the right texture -- hearty and satisfying, but not heavy. I'm not a big pancake eater, but these are really terrific. I have substituted half of the all purpose flour with whole wheat flour, and it turned out fine. Today I also stirred in a couple of tablespoons of flax meal, to try to make it healthier. Delish! These pancakes are not very sweet on their own. You'll get the sweetness from your syrup. Add more sugar if you want sweet cakes. Do give these a try, especially if you want a quick hot breakfast that you can mix up the night before and cook quickly in the AM.

Reviewed On: Sep. 26, 2010