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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.

Strawberry Spinach Salad III

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2009
I selected this one for the lower calories. It was nice. I did add about two tablespoons of sliced almonds to the pan when I browned the sesame seeds. I also minced fresh onion instead of using powder.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.

Pumpkin Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2009
I picked this recipe because of the lower calorie/fat content compared to most soups of this nature. I followed the recipe except for one thing...I used fresh butternut squash instead of pumpkin. We only get pumpkin from India here and it's not as nice. I served it with a swirl of whipping cream and parsley on top. I then cut circles of a small baguette and made a notch in them to sit on the edge of the bowl. The ladies at my luncheon all enjoyed the taste and appearance.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.

Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2009
Super easy! I put in lemon zest, lemon juice, and ground pepper since I didn't have any lemon pepper. It is a nice, simple side.
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Home Town: Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.

Spring Biscotti

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2009
I had never made biscotti before, but these turned out lovely! They would make a good gift with the white chocolate drizzled on top. yum :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.

Sarah's Tofu Noodle Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2009
This soup is great! I put in 10 cups of water based on other suggestions here, but 12 cups would have been just right (the egg noodles soak up a lot of the liquid). I stopped eating meat last year and now I won't even miss chicken noodle soup!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.

Sourdough Starter - Wheat

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009
This starter works well with nature occuring yeast. It does not use store bought yeast. It produces a great bread as long as you baby the starter like it states in the directions.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.

Quinoa with Veggies

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009
This dish was DELICIOUS! Even my husband liked it! I did add a few things...about 1 TBS of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of pine nuts toasted. I used minced garlic (1 heaping TBS) because I didn't have any fresh. I cooked the quinoa in 2 cups of chicken broth instead of water. (not 3! Quinoa is cooked like rice, 1 part quinoa 2 parts liquid) This was my whole dinner, my husband had it as a side dish to steak. This was incredible and my new favorite way to make quinoa!
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Home Town: Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.

Sauceless Garden Lasagna

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009
It was tasty but a little dry, but was at least loaded with vegetables. My quest for the perfect veggie lasagna continues. Also it took me way more than 20 minutes to prepare - more like a whole hour. Just call me Crock Pot because I am a slow cooker!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.

Whole Wheat and Honey Pizza Dough

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009
This was an excellent recipe. I have FINALLY found the dough I will use for making pizza. My husband raved about this, and I didn't tell him until after he was done that it was whole wheat and he STILL loved it and told me to make it again! ;)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.

Apple Dip

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009
I made this for a bridal shower and everyone loved it. I sprinkled walnuts on top and it was a huge hit. People thought it was caramel. I probably put in a bit more vanilla than called for.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.

Unbelievable Chicken

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009
This was good. I followed the recipe exactly for boneless skinless chicken breasts. The meat had really good flavor and was a nice change from my usual teriyaki chicken marinade. I'd make it again for sure.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.

Harvest Rice Dish

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009
I made the recipe as is except I did not add mushrooms. Also, I only used 1 1/2 onions (which I considered medium) and there were more onions than rice, which made it only 4 stars. I would add 1 medium onion or less and then reduce the amount of butter accordingly to caramelize them, and THEN this would be 5 stars because the rice would be the highlight, not the onion.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew I

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009
My husband really enjoyed this dish. I added a little extra liquid and spices because my crock pot is a very large one and I didn't want things to burn. I let this cook for 6 hours on low (my pot is also very powerful!) and then I added the flour when I got home from work (still 1/4 cup even though I added more liquid). and it turned out very well! My husband said it's worthy to be made again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.

Easy Apple Cider

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009
Yum :) After reading the other reviews, I cut back on the sugar by a lot (1 tbsp for 4 servings) because as someone pointed out, people could still add sugar to taste. It was still really sweet! So I give it 4 stars (more like 3.5) because that amount seems high.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.

Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Goat Cheese

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009
My DH did not like it. He ate one, made a face, and said, wow, the herbs taste really... fresh. Instead of stuffing the rest of the cherry tomatoes I left the feta mixture as a dip, and it didn't make it to the party... 'cause I ate it. It tastes like summer in a bite! I will be making more, and not sharing any with the DH!
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Home Town: Kiev, Kiev (Special City), Ukraine
Living In: Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.79 star rating.

Cranberry Apple Raisin Stuffing

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009
I used left-over challah bread and my own home-made cranberry sauce. The stuffing turned out really not sweet enough for my taste, and I am sorry to have wasted my good cranberry sauce. Maybe it would taste better stuffed inside the turkey?
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.

Puerto Rican Pork Roast

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009
We used a roast that was only 5 lbs but added the vinegar and enjoyed that roast for days! It was amazing.. even the picky eaters in the home loved this pork..
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.

Maple Salmon

Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009
"Perfect combination of sweet and salty" raved my friend. She though the fish had a good "asian" taste to it, just like her mom makes at home.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.

Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009
These were delicious! Cook time was perfect! I marinated my chicken overnight in an olive oil, chicken broth, garlic, salt, pepper blend. Then I used the egg, coated the pieces, and battered them up! I used Italian seasoning for the other spices, plus some garlic salt/pepper. My husband loved these and so did I! He didn't even know there was wheat germ in them...I love sneaking in nutrition! I have some leftover that I plan on turning in to chicken parmesean! :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.

Chicken In Basil Cream

Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009
This is a "company worthy" meal that is easy enough to make for your family on a week night. I made this exactly like the recipe, except, I boiled the chicken stock for about 4 minutes to reduce it. I also simmered the sauce for about 5 minutes after adding the cream to allow the sauce to reduce additionally. Fresh basil really adds to the flavor. Thanks for a fabulous meal!
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