I accidentally misread the recipe and used WAY MORE olive oil in the risotto than called for so I didn't use the butter... and I did add more rice b/c I accidentally added more chicken than what I could estimate was a pound and was trying to even it out. But even with all my mistakes, it turned out fabulous so I will have to put this in my NO-FAIL recipe category and will make again and again!

Good flavor

Flavor was excellent! I served it for in-laws who LOVE sauerkraut so I made adjustments for more of that and more cornstarch but this is truly a no-fail recipe...

Turmeric made it a bright yellow which I wasn't expecting but it tasted pretty good. However, if there was lemongrass and galangal (curry paste) in it, it would have been five-star-perfect and out of this world. NEEDED lemongrass. *I also used peanut oil & 1 lb. chicken pieces but don't think that was a big difference at all* Stir-fried pre-packaged cole slaw (shredded red/green cabbage and carrots) in peanut oil with ground ginger, soy sauce and cooked rice and put that in soup to make it a little heartier.

A never-fail recipe!!!

Has never ever disappointed and is my most requested dish I make... and I cook a LOT.

This recipe has never ever failed me... even if I start sipping the rum while making! It is foolproof and delicious. So many people who claim not to like "liquored" cakes end up devouring it...

WOW-this was really sweet! I am thinking maybe too sweet? I just kept thinking how much sugar that was when I doubled the recipe. I think I will use whipping cream instead of milk next time b/c I thought the consistency was very thin.

Great taste!

The flavor was good, but I should have trusted my instincts when measuring out the flour and baking powder thinking it was an awful lot. These came out the consistency of cake/muffins rather than a chewy or crunchy cookie, and were just so dry that you needed milk with them. I may try again but changing the leavening/dry ingredients for a better texture for me. Otherwise, the pistachio pudding was a great flavor twist.

Hate to be one of those reviewers who made changes and then rates it 5-stars but I bet this would've been 5-star without my addition of one 10oz. can of Sue's shredded cooked chicken breast. This is awesome and I have a stash in my work-freezer & my co-workers circle like vultures!

These remained REALLY soft--as in way too soft. Probably b/c I subbed more apples for the raisins. silly me. Just not blown away by this, but use my review for a cautionary note of what NOT to do and perhaps it will be better for you.

EXCELLENT--I have made it many times, and it is surprisingly filling AND of course tasty. Didn't have to change a thing! I love making it a main course and sitting down with some flatbread and hummus and going to town!

Why is it so difficult to find cooking twine in Houston? With the help of some toothpicks to secure the rolled meat, this is a show-stopper! Just have to extract carefully after cooking... I was wary like another reviewer of the raisins but they added to it and I am NOT a raisin fan (used yellow and purple different times with same good results). I think that as long as you get the butcher to tenderize the meat really good--knowing you will also have to whack at it as well--and choose a yummy spaghetti sauce, this is a no-fail. If the cheese comes out or not, (sometimes it happened to me, sometimes it stayed with all), it all comes together deliciously. I have made it three times now for different groups and have gotten astonished, rave reviews. HEY!? ;)

I added balsamic vinegar for more of a kick but even without, it is still fabulous and I serve it time and again!

I have made this on countless occasions and it is so simple, foolproof, and NEVER disappoints! I call it my "Grasshopper Cake" and it always gets requests for the recipe!

I was so excited to make this recipe with so many favorite ingredients, but the first time I made it, I blamed the results on tough meat from the butcher. However, I made it a second time with more tenderized meat, and it was just bland. Maybe some more spices to add richness to it???