Pumpkin Chili

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

Awesome! I made this for a Halloween Party we had and people loved it. My modifications: NO tomato juice. I have tomato juice in chili. Instead I used 2 quarts of canned tomatoes. I also used 1/8 cup of sugar (any more would have killed people with sweetness). I used about 2.5 tablespoons of chili powder, and the 3/4 can of pumpkin puree. GOod stuff. My husband liked it and he doesn't normally like chili. Will make instead of my 'normal chili from now on. THANK YOU!!!

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Kristin

Home Town: Brownsburg, Indiana, USA

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009

Thank you so much for sharing this with others. I have a large family of 12 and we have a few who are sick. I wanted to make chicken soup and this was the one I chose to try and I am glad I did. Everyone loves it! This will not just be made when someone isn't feeling well in our home. I thought is was unusual with the vegetable broth but I assure you you will not be sorry for trying this soup. It is wonderful! Thanks again!

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Leslie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2009

This is the second time I have made this recipe. The first time I doubled (whoa, needed two crock pots, and it made ALOT, but I have a family of seven) this time I made the way it was written. The first time I also used Bill Echols taco seasoning from this site like many other reviewers suggested. I LOVED it and my family ate it. BUT alot of them commented on the spiciness. I used the Taco Bell seasoning packet this time. Only confusion I have is whether I should drain/rinse the black beans, what does everyone else use. BTW my 3 year old, picky eater, LOVES this.

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JoLana

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bloomington, Indiana, USA

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Toscana Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

My Husband and I love this soup! During the summer months, I like to buy fresh turkey italian sausage at the grocery in the fresh meat case. I buy half spicy and half sweet. I also like to remove the casing and fry the sausage. It makes the soup have a little more flavor, but can turn a little greasy if not drained. Very Yummy!

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Becca Sweeney

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Fudge Brownies I

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

This is the exact recipe I used from the Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook that my mother bought me 25 years ago when I went to college. It's a good, easy basic brownie recipe.

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cassiek

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Easy Morning Glory Muffins

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2009

Great Taste! Will make it again another time.

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Peggy Prosser

Home Town: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

Living In: Rochester, New York, USA

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Baked Potato Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

My family loves this soup. However, I found I needed to double the bacon grease and flour to give it a thicker consistency. As written, the soup was rather thin. The flavors are great, especially with cheddar cheese! We had ours in hollowed-out small loaves of onion sourdough bread. Good!

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Romeo, Michigan, USA

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008

This was grainy and tasted of sugar granules. Not peanut buttery enough. Follow the other people's advice and cut down the marshmallow in 1/2 or add more PB.

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Kristin

Home Town: Brownsburg, Indiana, USA

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Vegetable Swiss Chicken

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008

My come out dry, but was a big hit with the picky eaters.

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butterflymom24

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Butter Flaky Pie Crust

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2008

This made the BEST pie crust I've ever done!! It made my peach pie just that much better!!

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SARIDITTY

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Tantalizing Turkey and Blue Cheese Meatballs

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2008

This is a very good recipe for meatballs, and even more so for turkey meatballs. I didn't have blue cheese on hand, so I used Parmesan cheese instead. (Although, I would like to use blue cheese in the future.) I used 1 whole egg instead of the egg whites. I did use the jalapeno pepper(fresh not pickled/canned), and it gave it an interesting and wonderful zip. I am thinking if they are too spicy for some, one can use mild green chilies as a few people have already substituted, or even possibly one can use mild bell pepper too. Thanks for a tasty alternative to the run of the mill & sometimes bland recipes I often see for meatballs. I am pondering using ground beef the next time instead of turkey,..... ;o)

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DebbyO

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Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Shepherd's Pie VI

Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2008

I read other reviews and tweaked mine a bit. I used 2 lbs ground chuck, browned with onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, and a few dashes of Worstershire sauce on Tuesday. On Wednesday I warmed the beef/onions, added about 2 Tbsps ketchup, a can of beef broth, a 1 lb pkg of frozen carrots & peas, a can of beef gravy, a packet of onion soup mix and about 1/3 cup of water. I let that simmer for about 10 minutes while I got the potatoes ready. Now here is where I cut a corner I shouldn't have. I mixed 2 pkgs of instant mashed potatoes. I should have made the Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes (found on this site). I also should have put this in a larger casserole dish than a 2 qt. Anyway, I topped it with a combo of shredded colby/monterey jack and baked for 20 minutes. My husband really liked it. He said it reminded him of a thicker beef stew with mashed potatoes on top. I will make it again and keep tweaking it until I am more satisfied with it, perhaps using corn with the peas instead of carrots next time.

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LindaRae

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2008

My husband and I loved this recipe. It was easy to cook, and when cooked on High, took half the time. We served this with hot buttery noodles and the flavors were really simple yet excellent.

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Becca Sweeney

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Tasty Lentil Tacos

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008

Didn't make any changes....delicious! I'm pregnant with my third and cooking dinner each night has been a total drag... this recipe was easy, healthy and delicous! Thank you for keeping me afloat in the kitchen :.)

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Amanda Alvis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Greenwood, Indiana, USA

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German Beef Rouladen

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2008

Thanks for the nice reviews everyone. This is an easy dish to prepare and is very tasty. It is an impressive dish to most, because it looks and tastes so upscale. It has always been a big favorite of mine. I love German food (hence my heritage), and this is one of the best dishes my mom makes. I have always had it with (spaetzle - homemade soft noodles), and red cabbage. It's pure heaven on a plate. Thanks for also posting a picture Tricia! ;o)

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