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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.

Quinoa and Black Beans

Reviewed: May 27, 2008
Wow. My first time cooking with quinoa, and it is so very good. Just a few notes--I'm from a small town, so it took me a while to find quinoa--it was only sold at my local food co-op/health food store. I soaked the quinoa for 20 minutes and rinsed it twice because some non-boxed quinoa apparently can have a bitter flavor from not being rinsed. (I learned this from asking a woman at the co-op how she prepares quinoa. The quinoa there is located in food bins, not pre-packaged boxes.) I added some tomatoes with green chilis at the end, and those made it too spicy, but that's my fault. Other than that, I kept it as is, and it is fantastic! Thank you so much for this recipe!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Spice It Up Soup

Reviewed: May 4, 2008
I liked the idea of this soup, but I didn't like cooking all of it together. The meat stuck to the bottom of the pot at first, so I had a tough time getting it all mixed together. So, for a second time, I would brown both meats together and then drain them, then saute the veggies (onion, carrots, both peppers, and garlic)on their own, and then finally add everything together and simmer for 30-40 minutes. That would still only take one pot, and you can drain off more fat and not worry about a mess on the bottom of the pan! The taste was great, however. I used beef stock because that is what I had, and also added 1 can of great northern beans for more fiber. Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.

Terrific Turkey Chili

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2008
I added two cans of light kidney beans and used ground turkey breast. I liked it a lot! I wasn't expecting it to be as spicy as it is, but that was from my choice of salsa and chili flakes. However, I did like that it was a little different than traditional chilis and very healthy. (I used less oil as well). Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.

Broiled Scallops

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2008
We used sea scallops and cooked them for three minutes on each side and omitted the lemon juice (significant other's not a fan of it). Thanks for the simple recipe! FANTASTIC!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2008
Even with all of the good reviews, I was skeptical. I have never had Black Bean soup before, and perhaps that is why. However, I thought it was really good. I reserved about a cup of beans, used medium salsa, and topped it with ff sour cream, ff cheese, and some green onion. Fantastic! My partner made his own dinner at first because he "hates beans," but after trying it, he even licked the bowl. (Of course, he wants to use it as a dip or a sauce instead of a soup, but he still really liked it!) Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008
My mom introduced me to this a few years ago when I was low-carbing it . . . and this is one of the only recipes I continue to crave over and over again. It is really, really fantastic! I like it better than any quiche I've had before! UPDATE: So, I've been playing around with this recipe. I have doubled it for a "pan" of quiche, and it tasted way too spinach-y or something. I merely doubled the recipe, so I was confused by that. Also, I tried using reduced-fat cheese once, and it just wasn't nearly as good. Finally, adding about five strips of cooked, chopped bacon makes it taste even better!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.

Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008
I followed the directions of another reviewer to make it less fatty. I used two small heads of cauliflower, one large head of broccoli, two cups of fat free mayo, turkey bacon, and splenda (no eggs either). It was really, really great! I typically don't like ff mayo, but it was on sale, so I went with it--I couldn't tell the difference. Very, very good!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.

Beef Steaks With Blue Cheese

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2008
WOW! That pretty much covers it. This was a super easy recipe and it tasted delicious!!! There were only two things I did differently, one was to grill the steaks rather than use the broiler. We're very partial to grilled steaks in our house so there was no other option for us. Second difference was to use "I can't believe it's not butter" rather than butter, simply because we did nto have any butter in the house. Having nothing to compare it to, I say it worked just fine. I will definitely make this recipe again!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.

Seafood Enchiladas

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2008
These were really wonderful! We subbed all low-fat products (sour cream, half and half, cheese), and I thought it turned out yummy. (We are also used to subbing low-fat or fat free products, so keep that in mind.) I added the sour cream off the heat so no curdling occurred. We used real crab meat and double the shrimp--and they were great. Even with the low fat ingredients, I could only eat one!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.

Alysia's Basic Meat Lasagna

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008
The first thing my husband said after cleaning his plate was "You should go give that recipe 5 stars!" I'm paranoid about undercooked lasagna noodles (mom's were always tough), so I half-cooked my noodles. And we only had 1/2 the mozzarella she recommended, but we improvised with extra shredded parmesan. This one is a definite keeper, the best homemade (well, mostly)lasagna I've ever had. Thanks!
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Home Town: West Bend, Wisconsin, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008
This recipe is a keeper! I have been making it for years, since finding it in an issue of of Taste of Home or Quick Cooking magazine. It makes a very good cinnamon coffee cake quick bread. I often make it using Saco's buttermilk powder mixed with water to make buttermilk, as I typically do not stock fresh buttermilk in my refrigerator. In place of this, baker can make a cup of "homemade" buttermilk/sour milk by adding a teaspoon of vinegar OR lemon juice into a measuring cup and adding enough liquid to equal one cup. A baker can also make individual coffee cakes using muffin tins, or a pan that has multiple small round, square or rectangular baking compartments. I work at a coffee house, and I make these as individual coffee cakes and drizzle them with a glaze of powdered sugar and milk. They are a favorite of our customers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.

Stacey's Fabulous Purple Potato Gratin

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008
This was a great recipe, but I made some modifications. First, I didn't have any bacon so I left that out and sauteed 2 leeks and a shallot in a combo of butter and olive oil. Then I sliced a peeled apple very thinly and threw that in with the leeks and shallot. Next I used 6 purple potatoes sliced them really thin and coated them with flour. Then I threw them in with the leek/shallots/apples. I don't know if I used too much flour or what, but the mixture was still very thick even after adding a half cup of milk, I ended up using about a cup and a quarter of milk. Then I added cheddar cheese mixed it up really well, put it in a casserole dish, topped with breadcrumbs and baked at 400 for about 35 mins. MMMM Good! Thanks for the recipe Stacey!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.

Cola Pot Roast II

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2008
FABULOUS RECIPE! My entire family went crazy for this meal! My teenagers adore gravy, so I DOUBLED the gravy mix, water, dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup and cola. I omitted the carrots and celery (did veggies and potatoes on the side). I took the roast and gravy ingredients and plopped them in my slow cooker before I left for work. Only potatoes and carrots to whip up when I got home! (Bread was in the machine, too!) Ahhhh, modern conveniences! Could it have been better if I had browned the meat first? Maybe. This recipe is EXCELLENT just as written. Will make it over and over again! Thanks a bunch!!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Potato Bacon Chowder

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2008
My mother used to make this recipe when I was a child and it was always one of my favorites. We always used cream-style corn, but not sour cream. This recipe is perfectly fine; however, I still prefer cream-style corn. Also, if the brand of cream-style corn is not particularly sweet, I add a touch of sugar. Sounds odd, but it makes the flavor. Total comfort food! Thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007
My boyfriend requested I make this soup for the holidays. I am not a huge broccoli cheese soup fan, but it really surpassed my expectations. After reading many reviews, I doubled the broccoli and the cheese, and this was really important. I also used 2% velveeta and only 2 tablespoons of butter. I did use about 1/2 the cornstarch recommended and combined it with the last can of broth, so the soup was a little thinner than the broccoli cheese soup I have had in chain cafes and sub shops; however, that wasn't at all a problem for me. I don't like it to be as thick as nacho cheese!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.24 star rating.

Cranberry Fudge

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2007
Here's the secret.... forget the fresh/frozen cranberries. Use CRAISINS (dried cranberries) and add 1 cup of chopped pecans if you like. Ta da! PERFECT consistency FIRST TIME....!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2007
These cookies are to die for! I followed the recipe to a "t" and they were fantastic!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.

Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2007
I followed some other reviewer's leads and used apple pie filling and it worked really well. I was a little worried about how it would taste since it looked kind of mushy but it really did taste like french toast! I was happily surprised. I think next time I may use smaller chunks of cream cheese or use others' suggestions of spreading it on the bread because while I liked the chunks and the taste of the cream cheese, after awhile it started to overpower the rest of the tastes in the dish. It's a keeper none the less. :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2007
I have NEVER made a pot roast before, so I read a lot of the reviews before cooking. I used four pounds of an angus bottom round roast (cut in half), and it turned out wonderful! I substituted beef broth for the water, seasoned it with two cloves of minced garlic and a little pepper, and also added carrots, onions, and cauliflower after four hours of cooking on low in the crock pot. I had to cook it four additional hours on high after adding the veggies because the meat had not tenderized yet. After that, however, it was so, so good! My significant other thought it was awesome. (Note: If cooking for company or picky kids, the cauliflower gets brown from the juice, but it is tender and melts in your mouth, so I was willing to sacrifice the look. We try not to eat a lot of starchy carbs like potatoes.)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.

Cheesy Stuffed Lobster

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007
I'm rating this a 3* rating rather than a 5 simply due to the difficulty of the recipe and the presentation. If you look past how awful they look, they tasted awesome! If it was a little easier to make and they looked like what you would envision them to look, they would get 5 stars. But I did make this recipe over 2 years ago when I was first starting to cook, so maybe I should give them another shot now that I know what the heck I'm doing...So I think I will change the rating to 4* :)
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