Molasses Cookies

Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2009

Perfect molasses cookies! Chewy with crisp edge, just how I like them! Only substitution was to use 1/2 butter and 1/2 margarine.

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Really excellent recipe. I'm not a big fan of zucchini bread, but since I had some to get rid of, I thought I would make up a couple of loaves. Wow! Only minor substitutions. I used 3 1/2 cups of zucchini (that's what I ended up getting!), 1/4cup applesauce and smidge less oil. Baked for about 55 mins. Perfect. Very moist and flavorful.

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Chicken and Peppers with Balsamic Vinegar

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2009

This recipce is FANTASTIC! I didn't give it a 5, only because I like my food a little spicier, and also because I think the cooking times need to be adjusted. If you leave the peppers in as long as prescribed, you en up with very pretty mush. Instead, I add them towards the end. Other than that, this is DELICIOUS, and oh-so-easy!

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Quiche Lorraine II

Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2009

A very good basic recipe. A few minor tweaks: add a pinch of nutmeg (no more than 1/4 tsp) and substitute at least half of the milk with half&half. Makes for a richer custard and let's face it - with bacon, cheese and eggs, this is not low cal, so add the half&half and enjoy!

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Red Pepper Soup

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2008

Simple, tasty and inexpensive. Great soup! I highly recommend following other reviewer's suggestions of : pureeing with an immersion blender (no straining) and also, to add just a touch of cayenne if you like a bit of kick. Fantastic soup..Thanks for posting the recipe!

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Avocado Feta Salsa

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2008

Delicious! I highly recommend seasoning to taste, though. It can be a little bland when you follow the recipe exactly, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. All in all, great idea and very nice combination of flavors!

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African Peanut Soup

Reviewed: May 19, 2008

This recipe is delicious! Depending on your preference, I would recommend adding a little spice.After following the original recipe, I added in some chili powder and Tabasco to taste. Very unique flavor and great texture.

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Slow Cooker Chicken with Mushroom Wine Sauce

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2008

This recipe was...eh. The smell was fantastic while cooking, but the end result was lacking. Good points: The chicken itself was tender, the smell was good and its easy cleanup. Bad points: Taste was bland and slightly bitter, presentation is not very attractive, texture of the sauce is off. It's not thick, but it's almost..slimy. I followed the recipe exactly. This recipe could probably be made better with some tweaking, if you're up for it.

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Turkey with Orange Sauce

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2008

The orange sauce is DELICIOUS! I did add just the tiniest drop of vanilla extract to the sauce. It was good over the turkey, but I can't wait to try it over some orange roughy fillets. I think thickening the sauce by boiling would make it perfect over fish.

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Arangini (Italian Rice Balls)

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2008

Like Nonna's except no saffron in the rice which gives it a different flavor and definately with rissotto rather than reg white or long grain rice.

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Simple Country Ribs

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2008

Would definately do this way again. I've always boiled ribs before cooking why i never thought to add to the water! I added 1/2 water and 1/2 rib/chicken sauce to the pot. Don't know if it changed the way they came out. But my husband definately enjoyed them.

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Garlic Spread

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

mmmmmmm, tasty. I only used half of the cream cheese which was adequate. Great!!! tastes amazing

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Grandma's Corn Chowder

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

PERFECT! I have never had corn chowder before or ever made soup...double score!! Substitutions...used chicken broth for the water, added chopped garlic to the onions, also added scallions..mmmm! One can cream corn 1 can regular corn...Added half-half last and mixed in a little cheddar for color. Thickened with 2 tbsp cornstarch/water......seems like it may be a whole new recipe but its not. Ooooh the husband ate 3 bowls full... kudos to grandma!

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Butter Icing for Sugar Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2007

good standard recipe, USE CLEAR VANILLA EXTRACT so it doesn't discolor the icing... not so much milk too

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Blue Cheese, Bacon and Chive Stuffed Pork Chops

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2007

yum yum yum.... I normally do not eat blue cheese..but I thought we'd give it a try.....wwwwwoooooooowy..Yum. We use pre-butterflied thick porkchops, SO it took 50 mins to cook....next time I will buy the thinner chops and make a pocket as previous users had said. We thought we would use some cream cheese too to hold the mixture together.... A MUST TO HAVE IN THE ARSENAL OF RECIPES!!!!

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Chocolate Ganache

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2007

If you want a decadent frosting try this. double the recipe. then whip half the ganache til thickened and lighter in color and use to fill the cake. Then assemble the layers and chill. Keep remainder of ganache warm as the filled cake firms. Put cake on a rack over a baking pan and pour some on the top. Using a flat spatula, start sealing the crumbs in with a "skim coat" (very light layer of ganache). Let that firm slightly, then pour more on and gently make sure all surfaces are well coated with the yumminess. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh fruit! You now have the most wonderful icing imaginable and probably lots left over to ice cupcakes, etc with!

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Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2007

Great flavor and spice. I only made two small changes: I used one hot sausage link and one sweet, and used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of heavy cream. Next time I will use the heavy , though, as the sauce seemed a little thin. All in all, a fabulous dish.

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Honey Chicken Stir-Fry

Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2007

Turned out very well. I did add some chili powder and red papper flakes fora little heat (personal preference) but tasted before the addition and it was still fantastic. You can add any and all veggies that work for you : baby corn, carrots, peas, edamame, etc. All are delicious!

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Arangini (Italian Rice Balls)

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2007

Followed recipe exactly and , well, they were ok, I guess. Seemed bland and definitely not worth the effort. BF and I doused in marinara to add some flavor. Perhaps I will try again and add some spices (cayenne and lots of pepper) to help it out.

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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Chips

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2007

Eh- I'd say it's just ok. Chips ahd great flavor, but were soggy and quite few burned before the other ones even began to crisp. Changes of note: instead of brushing the chips with the mixture, I put them all in a large Ziploc and shook 'em to save time (so very much easier). Next time I think I will put them on a broiler pan to help them crisp without burning. Suggestions?

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