This recipe looks so simple--I couldn't believe it would turn out as good as it did. I made it for our family dinner last Friday and my daughter-in-law has already made 2 more batches by request--the kids wanted more chips on the weekend & a neighbor tasted it & told her to bring some along for 4th of July. It's easy to find the way you like to do the chips best--I sprayed, sugared, sprayed again and THEN cut the tortillas. Store bought would be OK, but not as good as making these yourself.

Reviewed On: Jul. 4, 2008

Several days after coming home from surgery, I sent my husband to the grocery store with lettuce on the list. Well the angels were watching over him & he came home with cabbage instead. I found this recipe which contained ingredients I had, or had reasonable substitutes. And with a name like that how could I resist? My "I'm not a cook" husband chopped all the veggies and it was easy enough for me to put it all together. We just finished it and it was great. So comforting. Real food. I feel better already. I used 2 tablespoons olive oil which was enough. With the onion (used a whole small one) and garlic, I also cooked some celery and green pepper. I used "better than bouillon chicken base" which I use in place of bouillon in all my soups. 1/2 teaspoon pepper was just right for us but 1/2 teaspoon salt was plenty. I thought I'd want more than 1/2 of the large cabbage I had--but 1/2 was fine. I used diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil & olive oil. It turned out great.

Reviewed On: Oct. 23, 2007

This is one of my favorite pastries. It looks & tastes so fancy but is easy to make. I've found 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring is enough both in the 2nd layer & in the frosting. Be sure and mix the water, butter & flour well before adding the eggs in the second layer or you will have a gloppy mess. Also it's probably important to add the eggs one at a time and beat after each. I sometimes take shortcuts in recipes, but this is one you should follow pretty carefully. When I make these I divide the first dough into 2 parts and flatten on an ungreased cookie sheet to make 2 strips three inches wide and the length of the sheet. Then I spread the second layer evenly over each crust. I also use skim milk in the frosting & it turns out great.

Reviewed On: Sep. 1, 2007