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Bean with Bacon Soup

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2012

So much better than canned! I added a couple of carrots and used 5 cups of water and 5 bouillion cubes. With the bacon and the bouillion it didn't need more salt, so I left that out. Used the whole pound of bacon, cut into bite sized pieces before cooking crisp. Set bacon aside to saute onion and celery (did not saute carrot.) UPDATE: have since made this healthier by lowering sodium and fat; see my custom version!

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Pasta and Garlic

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

Was good, but would add some herbs if i made it again. And double the garlic.

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Braised Balsamic Chicken

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

Delicious and easy! Be sure to use a high quality balsamic vinegar.

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Slow Cooker Homemade Beans

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2011

So much better than canned! Used only 4 slices of bacon has that's all I had, and it was plenty. Also used half the salt, which I added towards the end with the ketchup because salt and tomatoes can keep beans from softening. Also increased water to 2 cups to make sure beans were covered in crockpot. Before placing in crock, I used this method to reduce gas: place beans in 6 cups cold water and nothing else, bring to a boil and boil ten minutes. Remove pot to sink, do NOT drain, add 1/4 baking soda and stir like crazy until all foam is gone. Rinse beans well, then place in crock and continue as directed. Left on low overnight.

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Slow Cooker Homemade Beans

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2011

So much better than canned! Used only 4 slices of bacon has that's all I had, and it was plenty. Also used half the salt, which I added towards the end with the ketchup because salt and tomatoes can keep beans from softening. Also increased water to 2 cups to make sure beans were covered in crockpot. Before placing in crock, I used this method to reduce gas: place beans in 6 cups cold water and nothing else, bring to a boil and boil ten minutes. Remove pot to sink, do NOT drain, add 1/4 baking soda and stir like crazy until all foam is gone. Rinse beans well, then place in crock and continue as directed. Left on low overnight.

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Stuffed Green Pepper

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2011

I love stuffed peppers the way my grandmother used to make them, and this is as close to hers as I have found. I used canned diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic instead of fresh, and omitted the celery. Topped with grated cheese before serving with crusty french bread and sliced cantaloupe for a great summer dinner!

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Herbed Potato Soup

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2011

I don't know why everybody raves so much over this soup. It was just OK. Maybe a little too much herbs. After the first bowl I added a cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and though that improved the soups a great deal. Still, I do not think I would make this again.

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Cola Onion Pork Chops

Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2011

This was pretty good. The chops were fork tender. Could use some garlic or pepper or something though.

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Skillet Pork Chops with Potatoes and Onion

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2011

I did tweek this recipe a bit to make it similar to an oven baked pork chop recipe I sometimes use. I added 2 tsp. rubbed sage to the flour, along with salt & pepper to taste. I did NOT add salt to the cheese, it's salty enough! I also used only 2 builion cubes - one beef and one chicken. After browning the chops I sprinkled them with a little lemon zest, then the cheese. I used 4 potatoes and one large onion, layering as stated. It turned out great, very flavorful and easy.

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2011

Here's how my family has always done it: can of cream of chicken, can of cream of mushroom, packet of dry onion soup mix, 2 cups of water, 1 cup of rice, 4 boneless breasts cut into strips, salt and pepper to taste. Mix the soups, water, and rice in the crock pot. Salt and pepper the chicken, then brown it in a little oil. Put the chicken in the crock pot; cook on low 4-5 hours. Serve with a fresh garden salad for a great keep the house cool summer meal.

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Mom's Authentic Kosher Cholent Recipe

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2011

How can something so simple be so delicious? Next time I would add carrots though.

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Cowpoke Beans

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2011

These beans had good flavor, but I found them to have no sauce to speak of. Not sure why, I followed the drections exactly, and others haven't had this problem.

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Easy and Delicious Chicken and Rice Casserole

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2010

We've been making this for many years - a childhood comfort food favorite. But we always made it with bone-in, skniless chicken pieces when I was a child. I made it with boneless breasts once, and the chicken came out dry. If I were going to use boneless again I would cut it in strips or chunks and pan sear it first. Sometimes I make it as is, sometimes I dump in some frozen veggies. Sometimes I add garlic and/or other herbs. This is a great base recipe to experiment with!

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Honey Baked Chicken

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2010

Can't taste the mustard at all, but still good. Seasoned chicken with salt pepper garlic first.

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Creamy Vegetable Medley

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2010

Good, but if I make again I would spice it up more.

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Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2010

The hit of the party! Instead of boiling I microwaved the potatoes.

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake III

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2010

Nice cake with a dense a velvety texture. I made this with Splenda Sugar Blend, and also added of a tsp. of lemon juice. It was done in 1 hr. 15 min. Allowed to cool in pan for about 15 min. and then cooled on the rack. Served with blueberries and cherries. Update: I made this again tonight and did not have enough butter, so I substitued one stick of margerine and it was ruined! I just can't believe one stick out of 3 made such a difference, but it sure did.

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Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2010

Pretty good. Used lb. of havarti and added 1/2 tsp paprika.

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Brown Sugar and Spice Dry Ham Rub

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2010

This was enough for my 8.5 lb. fully cooked shank ham. Didn't have pie spice, so used 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ginger, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp. ground cloves. Only used 1/2 tsp. ground mustard. Scored it and rubbed it all over the ham, then put it in my Lisk roaster covered and forgot it for 2 hours. It came out moist and delishious. The juice in the bottom of the pan was great on baked sweet potatoes.

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Parmesan Herb Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2010

Had no dill so left it out. Used 1/2 tsp thyme. Didn't have quite 2/3 cup of cheese either. Baked on the large/dark cycle, the bread has a wonderful crust and soft interior. It rose all the way to the top of my machine. But the predominate flavor was oregano, so next time I would put less.

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