Caramel Cake I

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2009

This is a great recipie, however it is not for the novice baker. I wish inexperienced cooks would not lower recipe ratings because of their ineptitude. If you the majority of the ratings are positive, isn't that a pretty good indication that perhaps you did something wrong?

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Bmoreman

Cooking Level: Expert

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Sweet Potato Surprise

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009

I didn't use the white sugar at all. I also used 7 sweet potatoes, and 3 tbsp butter :) And No coconut because I didn't have any. I think these proportions fit best with it being a side-dish, so it doesn't compete with the pies! I whipped it all in the foodprocessor and added marshmallows last. It was great!

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Sarah

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Detroit Hot Honey Wings

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

First time making this recipe and this will be the last time. I followed the recipe directions as provided except I only had 1.5 pounds of wings so I cut back to 2/3 the recipe (Honey, butter and Frank’s original hot sauce plus one tablespoon Tabasco) which is a little less than 3/4. This recipe had zero heat and way, way too much sweetness. WHAT WAS I THINKING??? I normally will use 1/2 cup Frank’s for every 1/4 cup butter plus a little Tabasco and ZERO sweetener of any kind. Also, the honeyed wings do tend to burn easily on the grill so be very careful and keep watching.

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Mac

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Akron, Ohio, USA

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Pumpkin Sheet Cake

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2009

Very good cake. I used 1-1/2 times the recipe to make two 9 x 13 cakes. I also added a little ground cloves and ginger for extra spice flavor. Easy to make and delicious.

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Kalie

Home Town: Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA

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Teriyaki Marinated Chicken

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

This recipe produces a somewhat sweet flavor, which adds a lot to the flavor of the chicken. I marinated for 4 hours and broiled for about 6 minutes per side. I boiled the marinade for 5 minutes then added a little corn starch and water to thicken and continued heating on low for about 5 additional minutes. I put a little marinade on the chicken before broiling and then a little additional marinade when I turned. I served this and the marinade with Basmati rice and red onions. For the marinade, which I doubled, I used orange juice instead of pineapple juice as I cannot have pineapple juice and I also added a little ginger paste to the recipe. This and a nice tossed salad make a wonderful dinner. Thanks!

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Mac

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Akron, Ohio, USA

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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

I added corn, cilantro, and some jalepeno peppers. Turned out very good. Thanks

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Butter Bean Burgers

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

These were great. Had to rethink my cookiong becuase my sister needs to eat better less greasy foods. So I baked these in the over instead of frying in oil. Turned out nice. Also used bread crumbs instead of crackers. Thanks for the recipe.

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Poetiksistah

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Baked Ziti III

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2009

Different than I was expecting, but fantastic! After reading many reviews, I tossed the pasta in the sour cream, browned my ground beef with italian seasoning, salt, & pepper, used 1 jar of italian sausage spaghetti sauce & 1 jar of mushroom spaghetti sauce, and increased both cheeses by about 2 ounces. I made it all in 1 deep 9" x 13" pan and it barely fit. The result was very creamy, flavorful ziti - a ton of it! My husband and I ate it for 4 meals & still had nearly half a pan left. Next time I will try separating it into 2 smaller pans and maybe put some mozzarella on top (not just the parmesan) for a browned cheesy crust. Fantastic recipe!

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CatLovesD

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Easy Shake and Bake Chicken

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

Excellent flavor with the addition of garlic powder & onion powder. Next time I'll try just butter spray & a cast iron skillet in the oven, because I ended up with soggier crust than I like. Still tasty!

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CatLovesD

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Tangy Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

I had a 1.88 pound boneless Boston Butt roast which I cooked in my crock pot for about 8 hours on low. I used the original recipe as is except added a little more Tabasco sauce. I also used a large white onion. This turned out to be a very tasty, not too spicy pork roast with a very pleasant pork flavor. Thank you K.

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Mac

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Fried Pork Chop

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

very good. I have never made fried pork chops in my life and these were amazing anelpfuld easy!Letting them sit in the fridge a while was very h

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phyllicia mae

Cooking Level: Beginning

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Butternut Squash Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

Great! I used a little oregeno instead of the Marjoram. I also added a chopped up apple and a little ginger. It's a stick to your ribs fall/winter kind of thing.

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ANNIE2SHU

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Rosenmunnar

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Very good I made a double batch and made three varieties, raspberry, apricot, and strawberry. I took them in to work and everyone loved them. Thanks.

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Poetiksistah

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Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Made these and they were excellent. I added some swiss cheese to these, I'm a big cheese fan, and they were great. Everyone loved them. Will have to make again. Thanks.

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Poetiksistah

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Fluffy Whole Wheat Biscuits

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

These biscuits turned out perfect--definitely fluffy, light, and delicious. They were very easy to make as well. I used all white flour because that's what I had. And I made them as drop biscuits to save time. I will make these again.

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Kalie

Home Town: Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA

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Beef Stew VI

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

Very good, easy beef stew. I added about 1/4 c. red wine vinegar which brightened the flavor. And I added a little bit of thyme. I served it with homemade drop biscuits. Delicious! My husband, friend, and friend's 1-year old all loved it.

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Kalie

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Rempel Family Meatloaf

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

This was a nice change from standard tomato sauce/ketchup style meatloaf. I was short on a few ingredients, so had to change the recipe: only used 1 egg, used about 1/3 cup of half ketchup/half tomato sauce mix, added a couple teaspoons of worchesterchire and a dash of liquid smoke (per previous reviewer's suggestion), substituted a generous handful of steak seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder for the onion soup mix, and added about 1/4 cup more crackers. I put half the meatloaf in the pan, layered 4 slices of pepperjack on top, then added the rest of the meat. Topped with a tomato sauce/honey/worchesterchire glaze and baked 60 minutes. The result was a meatloaf that tasted cheesy, slightly spicy, and char broiled, and was more firm than traditional meatloaf. My husband doesn't like mushy tomato-y meatloaf, so he loved this. Overall, a great recipe to make as is or play with. Thanks Rempels!

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CatLovesD

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Crispy Rosemary Chicken and Fries

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009

Very good, easy recipe. I made 8 chicken thighs on one baking sheet and 6 large potatoes on another sheet. I used 1/4 cup oil on the fries and skipped the oil on the chicken, since it had plenty of fat from the skin. I basted the chicken during the last 15 minutes with the juices. It was delicious and made the house smell great, and I only used dried rosemary. I think I'll try fresh next time.

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Kalie

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009

These are good but I think they would be better with more spices. I would like to try adding ginger, cloves, and nutmeg to the pumpkin batter. This recipe made 24 muffins when I made it. I wasn't able to keep the cream cheese filling from touching the sides because it was somewhat runny, I think from the egg. But they turned out fine anyway. I left the nuts out of the topping because I didn't have any. It was good without, but I'm sure they'd made a nice addition.

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