Yam Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

I used vegetable stock to make it vegetarian. The box was just shy of 3 cups since I used it for another recipe and added close to a cup of water. I used Bismati rice instead of wild rice. There were 2 yams on hand, which might have been around 2 pounds. I used actual garlic instead of the powder and sauteed it with red onion and omitted the onion power. While tasting I added a touch of garlic salt, and more of the spices to the soup.

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Cooking Level: Beginning

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Pumpkin Cookies VI

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

These cookies are good, I just wouldn't call them cookies. They are definitely more cake/muffin like. Still good, I just wouldn't call them cookies. The only change I made was to add some pumpkin pie spice and to add bake time.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Apple Squares

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

These came out kinda flat and still a little raw. Will not be making again

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Golden Yam Brownies

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

I brought this to a friends and they all loved it. They could not beleive it was made with Yams and asked me to make it for a party.

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Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

Very unique, flavorful and delicious. Followed the recipe and all enjoyed it immensely. It freezes well, too. Its a sure keeper!Thanks CRVGRL

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Condensed Milk Chocolate Frosting

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009

Fudgey and more like thick glaze or ganache but still pretty good and super easy. I had no trouble with it setting up, in fact it thickened up after only a few minutes of stirring. You'll know immediately when it's done, it thickens super fast. I ended up stirring in about 3 tablespoons milk instead of water to thin it slightly.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Roasted Broccoli

Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2009

I am always trying to find new ways to give my family their daily dose of vegetables. I followed others advice about the overspicing and didn't use steak seasoning or chili powder at all. Instead I used black pepper and my favorite garlic salt. It was very good and had a great texture.

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Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

I've made these twice, following the recipe exactly. These taste their best the NEXT day. Actually the first time I made them, I had one while it was still warm from the oven and thought that while it was good, it was not as good as the boxed mixes...Then the next morning (house was cold overnight) they were fudgy and amazing. This will be my "go-to" brownie recipe from now on and will always plan to make them the night before serving.

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Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

I am a big fan of tuna, in fact I love it!! I also love pesto. Having said that, this is such a fun variation on tuna salad!! I love the flavor combination. I used homemade pesto that I thawed from the freezer and a 6.4 oz. pouch rather than a can of tuna. Other than that I didn't change anything. The more pesto the bettter in my opinion!!!

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Fruit Dip III

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

this was such an easy recipe for a last minute party buffet! My guests really liked it. I left out the confectioner's sugar like another reviewer and it was still sweet and great!

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Roasted Red Pepper-Cheese Spread

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

this was the best party appetizer I have made in a long time!!! everyone at my gathering loved it including me. It's easy, flavorful, and looks good. perfect!

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ildefonso

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Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

this was a really nice way to make acorn squash. My kids and husband said it reminded them of fall. The squash it self was a little dry next time I may add some butter/honey mix directly on the squash then put the apple filling on. Otherwise it was delicious.

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Home Rice

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

I didn't expect to like this but I did!! You have to like ketchup to enjoy this recipe because it is the main flavor. I can't wait for my oldest son to try this because he loves Japanese cooking and culture. The only thing I did differently is to fry the vegetables in a mix of smart balance vegetable oil and butter instead of just butter.

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Butterscotch Cake II

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

my friends loved this cake there were no leftovers and it was so moist.

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Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

I haven't cooked much steak for my family. I decided to try this because it sounded easy and good. This was fantastic! When your in the mood for beef this is a quick and easy way to make it. I pan fryed it instead of grilling but it was still very good. Sirloin has some chew but we love it!

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Ground Beef Stroganoff

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009

it could have been better. it needs a lot of modification.

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Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009

This is GREAT! What a pleasant extra to apple pie! I "cut" time and calories by using store bought pastry crust and a no-sugar pie filling. It was beautiful and great. My husband gave it a solid "10", vowing to prefer this for thanksgiving over the standard regular apple or pecan pie!

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Tuna Melts

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2009

this is a great basic recipe. to jazz up the flavor a bit I added the spices from my favorite tuna salad recipe on this site. Barbie's tuna salad. With those spices and on sandwich bread because thats all I had. A good, fast family dinner.

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