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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
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Italian Dressing Mix

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2009
I had problems with this recipe, but I was able to make it work for me. First, it is too salty. Use garlic powder instead of garlic salt and cut the salt way back (1 tsp. or less). Second, I had problems with both the dry and liquid ingredients separating. It's hard to combine the flakes with the granules. The liquid ingredients wouldn't stay mixed together, so I used an emulsifier that I read about a couple of months ago in Cooks Illustrated. I came up with this combination: 1 Tbsp. vinegar, 1/2 tsp. each dijon and mayo (the emulsifiers), 1 tsp. flakes from the mix, 1/2 tsp. granules from the mix, slowly drizzle in 3 Tbsp. olive oil while whisking. This worked brilliantly and the dressing stayed uniform!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
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Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Basil

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2009
Very good! I didn't have fresh basil, so I used 1 Tbsp. dried. I realized that I bought 14.5 oz. cans of tomatoes, instead of 28 oz., but it stilled turned out great. Just enough tomatoes without overpowering the shrimp.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
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Ghirardelli® Peppermint Brownies

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2009
Very yummy! These brownies are easy, delectable and pretty! The brownies are very fudgy, so don't overbake them like I did. The recipe said to bake them until a tester comes out clean. Well, I ended up baking them an extra 8 minutes and the toothpick still wasn't clean. I took them out anyways and after they cooled I realized that I had overbaked them. So my recommendation is to bake them for 45 minutes and just take them out, don't test them. The only other problem was that the "frosting" separated where the mint layer was, so be sure to get the melted chocolate layers all mixed together when spreading. Otherwise, these are rich and delicious! A great addition to your holiday cookie tray!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
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Banana Banana Bread

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2009
Hmmmm..... I hate to say it, but this is just too banana-y for our tastes. To get the 2 1/3 cups bananas, I used 6 bananas. I added 1 tsp. of cinnamon, which we couldn't taste because of the overwhelming banana. I ended up baking my loaf for 70 minutes, which was just perfect. It's not a bad banana bread (I like that it is very moist and dense), there are just other breads that I like much better, like the Banana Sour Cream Bread on this site.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.37 star rating.
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Basil Pork Chops

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2009
These were good. I paired them with caramelized onions and some mashed potatoes. For me, the brown sugar overwhelmed the flavors of the basil and chili powder.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.

Easy OREO Truffles

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2009
These were good, but not great. My boyfriend and I couldn't put our finger on what was off, but it might be the semi sweet chocolate. If I make them again, I might use milk chocolate instead.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
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Crispy Rosemary Chicken and Fries

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2009
I used 4 chicken leg quarters, about medium 6 red potatoes (cut into 8ths) and all dried herbs. I mixed the dried herbs in with the olive oil and tossed everything together in the baking dish, then topped with extra salt and pepper. This dish was a breeze to throw together and the chicken was fantastic, but the potatoes were not quite crispy - next time I will drain the oil from the baking dish before the cook time is up as others have suggested.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.

Sweet Potato Rolls

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2009
These rolls were fluffy but filling. The sweet potato didn't add an overpowering flavor, which we liked. I am a novice bread maker, so I was afraid to add too much extra flour to the dough and, as a result, shaping my rolls was very difficult and they did not look very pretty in the end. Next time I will not be so timid with the extra flour!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
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Hearty Turkey Stew with Vegetables

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2009
This stew is good. I used leftover Rosemary Roasted Turkey from thanksgiving. I added an extra cup of chicken stock and used a red bell pepper instead of green. I agree that it is missing something, so I added 1 tsp. poultry seasoning, and that helped. I would recommend even more seasoning - just add what you like!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
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Potato Rosemary Rolls

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2009
These are absolutely gorgeous - both in looks and flavor! The only change I made was to use 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped rosemary. They came out perfect! I think I like these better than Jo's Rosemary Bread from this site. To make the shape of them, I coiled them around my finger, removed my finger, then put the outside end through the hole. Easy! I can't wait to make these for company.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
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Awesome Turkey Giblet Stock

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
It smells like Thanksgiving in here! This stock was so good and easy, a great way to use those giblets! I used this recipe to make the "Savory Turkey Gravy" recipe from this site, so I did eliminate the tangerine zest because I wasn't sure I wanted citrusy gravy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
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Poultry Seasoning

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
Great! I scaled the recipe way back and used it in the "Savory Turkey Gravy" recipe from the site for Thanksgiving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
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Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
Amazing! I made the turkey according to the recipe, although I did add a foil tent for the first 2 hours and then removed it the last hour so the skin browned nicely. Excellent flavor from the rosemary and herbs! This was only the second turkey I've ever made and it turned out great using this recipe. It was very easy separating the skin from the breast - so don't worry about that part! I highly recommend this recipe!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
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Savory Turkey Gravy

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
This was my first attempt at making gravy and it was a hit! I love the seasoning, the poultry season and celery salt are perfect. For the turkey stock, I used the "Awesome Turkey Giblet Stock" recipe from this site, but eliminated the tangerine zest. I only got about 2 cups stock, so I adjusted the other ingredients accordingly. Be sure to wisk WELL while SLOWLY adding in the water/flour mixture, otherwise you will get lumps!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
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Traditional Mashed Potatoes

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
Great basic recipe. Fluffy, tasty and perfect for gravy with Thanksgiving dinner! I used 1 tsp. kosher salt in the water while cooking the potatoes and 1 tsp. kosher salt mixed in at the end with the butter and milk.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
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Rice Stuffing with Apples, Herbs, and Bacon

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
I love this stuffing! This is the second time I've made this and it turned out awesome. Make sure to use a large stock pot to cook the wild rice in, because you end up adding a lot more to the pot later on. For the herbs I used 1 Tbsp. rosemary, 2 Tbsp. basil, 1 Tbsp. oregano, 1 Tbsp. thyme, 1/2 Tbsp. marjoram and 1/2 tsp. ground sage. I also added 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. The great thing is you can adjust the herbs according to your tastes. To cut costs, I only used raisins and craisins (skipping the apricots and cherries). It still turned out fabulous!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
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Swiss Vegetable Medley

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
Great way to fix veggies! I made this for Thanksgiving as a change from green bean casserole. Love the swiss cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
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Caramel Crunch Apple Pie

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
I love caramel apple pie and the flavor of this one can't be beat. I did have trouble with the filling being very runny though. I halved the amount of evap. milk with the caramels and I added 1 Tbsp. corn starch in addition to the flour, hoping it would help. Not so much. I did solve my problem of having a soggy crust bottom by brushing with with egg whites and pre-baking for 5 minutes. Very tasty pie though, and I love the crunchy topping!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.83 star rating.
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Libby's® Famous Pumpkin Pie

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
Easy, delicious, a classic! You can't beat the recipe on the can of pumpkin. This is the recipe my mom always makes, and now the one I always make!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies I

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2009
These were great. I followed the recipe exactly and made sure not to over stir the dough. Even though my cookies spread out very thin, they were still chewy and tasty - which is all that matters anyway, right?
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