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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.

Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2005
These were pretty good. Like many others, first time grilling prawns (used instead of shrimp.) Remember that if you are using wooden skewers, you need to soak them for about 20 minutes prior to using, so make sure to start soaking immediately after making your marinade. I marinaded for 1.5 hours, and the taste really sank into the shrimp. I cooked a minute or two more than called for. Don't worry about them being too spicy- I can't handle spiciness at all, and these were fine- they were tinged with spiciness, lol. Very quick and easy to make, and taste great.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.

Honey Bun Cake I

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2005
Delicious. I've made this twice. Instead of pouring all of the cinnamon mixture in the middle, I pour half, and use the remainder to top the cake. Cinnamon-sugar goodness.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.01 star rating.
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Apricot Chicken II

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2005
It was pretty good, and required so little prep work! I halved the recipe, and used 4 chicken thighs. My sauce was runny, so I added some corn starch to thicken it up, and then I repoured it over the chicken.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.

Chocolate Drop Cookies II

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2005
I was dissapointed.The cookies were quite a lot of work for cookies, and they tasted- dull. Perhaps they need more sugar. The dough expands a lot while in the oven, so give them space. Also, they end up flat and crispy- not what I was looking for. I used mini marshmallows at first, and then big marshmallow halves- either works. The frosting is good. I doubled the recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
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Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cake I

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2005
I didn't especially like this cake, but others did. It could have used an icing. I sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and it needed to be dusted with powdered sugar. The chocolate chips sunk to the bottom of the cake. I doubled the recipe and cooked in a 9x11. Made it for a b-day of a coworker, and all the guys at the factory ate it up. It was a little dry and needed a bit more sweetness.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2005
The flavor didn't sink into the chicken at all, leaving the chicken only barely tasting like the sauce. Might try it as a marinade. I halved the recipe and cooked for 45 minutes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.

Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2005
My family absolutely devoured this. I personally would give it 4 1/2 stars, but my Mom asked for the recipe. I used more beef than called for, and cooked it thoroughly. I, like other reviewers, included the corn in Jiffy corn muffin mix, and let it settle for 5 minutes before pouring it into the main dish. Sprinkled with a handful of Montery Jack cheese. The hotness of the dish depends on your taco seasoning. The sweetness of the corn muffin mix was very complimentary to the beef. Will make again- it was soo easy, and so good.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.

Tina's Shortbread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2005
Somewhat bland and the chocolate chips and shortbread didn't mix well to me. My coworkers really liked them though- left home without leftovers. I won't make these again though, for myself. There are far more tasty cookies. They were pretty easy to make, and made about 28.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Best Toffee Ever - Super Easy

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2005
OK. Milk chocolate chips would be so much better... Toffee part is good. I'm not a toffee fan, but my family thought it was ok. I halved the recipe, & it turned out ok.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Reviewed: May 31, 2005
Just okay. Nothing is wrong with it, but it's just a bit blah. Easy to make and it's in the oven and done with 'til the time goes off. I used 5 leg quarters, and used 3/4 cup of chicken broth in the bottom to keep it from drying out and burning. Also, I covered with foil for the first 3/4 of the cooking, and cooked it for 55 minutes. Very moist and juicy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.

Very Easy Risotto

Reviewed: May 29, 2005
I don't know what happened, but this turned out awful. Maybe wait longer than 5 minutes for it to cool before adding the parmesan, or be sure to used freshly grated parmesan instead of pre-grated. Needs salt. Taste was on the lower end of decent, but everyone agreed it seemed more like dough than rice. Also, needed more cooking time than directed. Oh well.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.

Lemon Ginger Shrimp

Reviewed: May 29, 2005
I really liked these, but my family was not as much of a fan. Generally, the consensus was that they were ok. To me, the gingery, hard-to-describe taste was delicious. Definately have to bbq them to get the best results. I scaled for 6.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.

Sesame Asparagus

Reviewed: May 29, 2005
Not a keeper for me. The sesame seeds didn't result in much, if any, taste, and the lemon and butter mixture just didn't cut it for me. I doubled the recipe, which may have been a factor. Thanks though!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.

Stuffed Green Peppers I

Reviewed: May 29, 2005
This was my first time cooking and tasting stuffed peppers. I halved the recipe to 3 peppers. I enjoyed the taste, and they did not require a lot of work. However, my mom, who is a huge fan of stuffed peppers, felt they were too bland and missing the traditional spice of this dish (which is true based on how they tasted.)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.85 star rating.

Pudding Cookies I

Reviewed: May 29, 2005
I used cheesecake pudding, which may have been the problem, but I didn't even like the consistency of these cookies. They reminded me too much of biscuits. Overall, bland flavor, and although easy, not tasty. Of course- could be the pudding flavor, so give it a try.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.

Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast

Reviewed: May 18, 2005
I really liked this recipe. The gravy is key. I overcooked the chicken, just to ensure it was thoroughly cooked (cooked about 1/2 hour) and it didn't hurt it at all. The stuffing was somewhat sweet, and for presentation it looked very professional, even though half of the recipe is to leave it simmering. : ) Use it for quick entertaining.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.

Ginger Scallops

Reviewed: May 15, 2005
It was ok. The sauce didn't stick or penetrate into the scallops. It was tasty on the carrots though. Too much work for what you got out of it.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Reviewed: May 15, 2005
I liked this. I only had frozen mahi mahi fillets though, which might have detracted from the recipe (according to Mom, lol.)I doubled the recipe too. Had some trouble getting the sauce to "glaze" consistancy, so I just poured it all on when I though it was close enough. Marinated it for about an hour and a half. Might poke some holes in the fillets next time to have it soak up the flavor easier. Reminded me of terriaki almost.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
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Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Reviewed: May 15, 2005
Don't know why, but these didn't cut it for me or my family. Perhaps I didn't cook them long enough. It was my first time making stuffed mushrooms, and after about 15 minutes I checked up on them and water was under the caps, so I took them out. I didn't use as much cayene as called for, which might have been why the cream cheese was overpowering. I had lots of leftover cream cheese mixture too. But others love it, so thanks for the recipe. ----- 10/23/09: Second Time GREAT! Last time I didn't use enough cayenne, and this time I used 3/4 of the amount. I would stick with half. It was far too spicy (although if cold, 75% of the cayenne is perfect). These were tasty, easy to make, and had great presentation. I cut a tiny slice off the rounded part so they sat flat. Also, as another review kindly advised, put your mushroom stems into a blender to chop them up. After the skillet stage, put the filling into a zip-lock plastic baggie, cut off an end, and use it to pipe into the mushrooms. I had them for a dinner party and they were a hit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

Reviewed: May 14, 2005
It tasted better than simply steamed asparagus. Dad found it had too much of a vinegar flavor, even though I cut the balsamic vinegar by half. Cooked 10 minutes, and the asparagus' "crispness" was good. Also used 2.5 tablspoons butter instead of 4. Again, not bad, but there are better recipes.
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