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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.

Bacon-Topped Brussels Sprouts

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008
I used fresh brussel sprouts instead of frozen, used the bacon grease from frying my bacon instead of butter, used salt and garlic powder instead of garlic salt (I did not have any garlic salt), and cut the bacon into small strips instead of crumbling it. Went well alongside my red garlic mashed potatoes, honey glazed ham, and strawberry shortcake.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.

Honeyed Ham Glaze

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008
I was out of dried minced onion, so I used 1 t. of onion powder instead. I didn't glaze the ham, I just served the sauce alongside. The only problem was that the sauce was a bit too sweet. So, I added a bit more of mustard, and it was fabulous then. Even my mother, who usually doesn't like glazed or sweetened meats, enjoyed this with her baked ham.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.

Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008
Since I was out of heavy cream, I used evaporated milk. These cakes were a bit dry and a bit thin. I sprinked some sugar on top before baking them. I thought these shortcakes were too thin to cut. Next time, I would make these shortcakes a bit thicker.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.

Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008
I cut out the steak seasoning (because I didn't have it) and the sugar (following the advice of other reviewers). I also used evaporated milk instead of half and half, and it turned out fine. I also used 3 good sized garlic cloves and chopped them up. Put one of the chopped garlic cloves to boil with the potatoes and used the other two chopped cloves with the mashed potatoes. And since I needed the beaters for beating whipped cream, I mashed my potatoes in a food processor. It stayed a little lumpy, just the way I like it.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008
I don't really measure my green peppers, onions, or celery when I make gumbo anymore, unless it is a really fancy recipe. I just eye it. For this recipe, I used 1 medium/large green bell pepper, 1 medium onion, and 3 celery stalks and chopped them up. I also used 1 pound of browned smoked turkey sausage, 1 pound of diced, cooked chicken breast, 1/2 pound of large shrimp, 1 can of clams, and 1 can of crabs. The only problem I had with this recipe is that it said "Creole seasoning to taste." A little vague, don't ya think? So, for my seasoning, I used 1/2 t. dried basil, 1/2 t. dried thyme, 1/2 t. dried oregano, 1 t. of ground black pepper, 1 t. of cayenne pepper, 3/4 to 1 t. of salt, 1 t. of paprika, some file powder (add according to your taste) and 1 t. of pepper sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.

Roquefort Pear Salad

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2008
I did not use the cheese, as I did not have any and used a medium sized box of organic mixed baby greens instead of a head of lettuce. That was a good idea, as I had many varieties of lettuce, and the taste was more varied. I forgot to add the thinly sliced green onions, and it still turned out delicious! And instead of using just three pears, I used a large thinly sliced pear (with the peel intact) and a large thinly sliced Granny Smith apple. Yum yum! For candied nut mixture, the I changed two things: I added 2 T. of water and used walnuts instead of pecans. For the dressing, I added dijon mustard and used balsamic vinegar instead of red wine vinegar (I was out).
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.

No Fail Pie Crust III

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2008
This recipe makes the absolute best pie crust I have EVER tasted. I used a food processor and frozen butter and it turned out fantastic! I was able to make two double crust pie crusts. My berry pies turned out great.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2008
I give this recipe four stars, as I heavily modified it. In the batter, I used half whole wheat flour, half all purpose flour, 1.5 cups instead of 2 cups of white sugar, used a whole can of pumpkin instead of 1 1/3 cups, and added 1/4 t. nutmeg, 1/8 t. ginger, 1/2 t. extra cinnamon and 1/8 t. cloves. I also used 2 egg substitutes (1/4 c. applesauce plus 1/4 t. baking soda for lightness per egg) and 1/4 cup of apple sauce plus 1 T. of oil of canola oil. I made HUGE muffins, so this recipe gave me 12 REALLY BIG muffins. For the streusel topping, I melted the butter instead of just adding it in, did not use nuts (as I did not have any), and used brown sugar instead of white sugar. The muffins are great! For the cream cheese filling, I did not use an egg, as I did not want it to be soupy. And be sure not to beat it until it is creamy. A few lumps are what you want. In the cream cheese filling, I used brown sugar instead of white sugar. I made my muffins by layering them. Some batter on the bottom, then cream cheese, some more batter, then the streusel topping. I also did not have any muffin cups, so I just greased and floured my pan REALLY well (be sure to grease and flour them heavily, otherwise they will stick). I baked my muffins at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or so. I'm not totally sure though, as I pulled them out of the oven when they looked cooked. Next time, I would double the cream cheese filling and the streusel topping.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.

Pumpkin Cranberry Nut Bread

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
I used whole wheat flour and some applesauce and oil instead of margarine. I also used an egg substitute, as this bread was supposed to be vegan. I also once made this bread following the recipe exactly. The bread turned out great both times!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Apple Crisp II

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
I used 1/4 a cup of water and coated the flour mixture. For the topping, I added 1/4 a teaspoon of nutmeg, and used regular oats, as I did not have quick cooking oats. It still turned out great!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Nut Muffins

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
I took out the almonds and sugar for the top. I also used 3/4 a cup of cocoa powder instead of 1/2. And by the way, my muffins were done in 20 minutes, so watch out for those timers!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.

Seafood Gumbo

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
I added some squid and 1 pound of turkey sausage. I also substituted black pepper for the white pepper powder (a little carton of white pepper cost 4 bucks, while black pepper costs 69 cents. See my point?). I also served long grain white rice on top of this. It was great.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
I very rarely like my mother's food, but when she made this, I loved it! The second time I made this, I served it over linguine with the sauce the user "Donna Jean" recommended. I also served a salad and garlic bread on the side. It was great!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.

Apple Cranberry Bread

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
I used whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour the second time I made this, and it turned out fine. I also used an egg substitute (using 1/4 cup of applesauce + 1/4 t. baking soda for every "egg" substituted) the second time, and it also turned out fine. What made me give this recipe three stars was because it was sooooo dry! I would recommend adding 1/4 a cup of milk or soymilk to moisten it up and to make the mixing easier.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.

Wheat Germ Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
These pancakes are wonderful! Soft, fluffy, and light! I also added 1/4 cup of mixed berries and 2 T. of chopped walnuts to make Berry Walnut Pancakes once. Delicious!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.

Chicken Parmigiana

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008
I made this for a Christmas Eve dinner for 9 people (including myself) and everyone loved it. It was nerve-wracking because my grandfather is a very picky eater, and I was so relieved when he asked to take home leftovers. Great recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008
Soooo delcious. Everyone in my family devoured it last Christmas, and I sent it to many of my friends. It's best when it is fresh from the oven, spread with butter, and with a side of egg-nog!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.

Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008
Very simple to make. Very fresh and crisp tasting. Good recipe for summer picnics.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.

Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008
I HATE this recipe because everytime I make it, I keep eating it all. It's THAT good.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.

Bubba's Jambalaya

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008
I used brown rice, 3/4 a pound of cooked, cubed chicken breast, 1 pound of sausage, 1/2 pound of ham, and 1/2 pound of shrimp. Very yummy!
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