Egg Salad I

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2009

I used half the amount of dried dill and even though I love dill, I just didn't care for it in this salad. I used 1/4 c. of red onion and 1/4 c. of chopped celery for a little more crunch. I used 1 Tbsp. of dijon and added more mayo. I also used half the amount of paprika. I usually just sprinkle a bit on before serving. I don't think I'll make this one again.

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Jillian

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Fast and Easy Pancakes

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2009

Great recipe - I only used 1/4 cup of sugar and they came out nice and fluffy.

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Jillian

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Chantal's New York Cheesecake

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

The crust definitely needs about two to three times more butter to make it crusty. I was so afraid to overmix my batter because of all the warnings against it, that I must not have mixed it enough and it didn't set in the middle. I cooked it for an hour at 350 and let it sit in the closed oven for 5 hours, then chilled it, and it still was gooey in the middle. AND it cracked! I'm going to try it again to see if I can make it better.

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Jenny

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Turkey Burgers

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

I left out the water and the salt, as there is enough salt in the onion soup mix. I added 1 Tbsp. of lite soy sauce and a little garlic powder and let the patties rest for a half hour after making them. These went great on multi-grain rolls.

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Jillian

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Shirley Temple I

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

I can't believe I found this on allrecipes! My Dad used to make these for me and my cousins at my Grandma's house and we used to feel so grown up. What a great memory! Now I can serve it at my house.

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Jillian

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Marinated Grilled Chicken II

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

This is a good marinade when you're short on time. I used light italian dressing (half the bottle), added some fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and some lemon zest along with fresh rosemary.

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Jillian

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World's Best Pasta Sauce!

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

Awesome meat sauce!!! I sauteed the beef and sausage separately as they tend to be greasy and added them to the sauce during the last half hour of cooking. I then sauteed the onion with a little olive oil and garlic until translucent. I then added the tomatoes and spices. I used red wine vs. water, added 1/4 tsp. of red pepper flakes, doubled the basil, added 2 tsp. of oregano, and 1 bay leaf. The fennel seeds are a nice touch! This sauce was so good and tasted even better the next day.

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Jillian

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Great Garlic Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

Very good - I used minced garlic from the jar vs. garlic powder, half the amount of parsley, and added 1 tsp. of dried oregano. Instead of melting the butter, I let it soften and formed a paste. I spread that over the bread. I used parmesan and put it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to make it nice and crispy.

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Jillian

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Red Cabbage With Apricots And Balsamic Vinegar

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

I followed this recipe to the letter. Allspice? If your going to use vinagar you need sugar. I did not care for this.

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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

love this recipe. I always replace the oil w/yogurt, vanilla or plain.

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omeletegirl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Miss Betty's Super Quick Dinner Rolls

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

I made these for lunch today to go with tomato soup. I added 1 tsp. of garlic powder, 1 tsp. of crushed rosemary and 1 tsp. of italian seasoning and they came out great. These are so simple!

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Jillian

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Simple Delicious Pasta Sauce

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

I only used 2 garlic cloves, and added Italian seasoning as others suggested. I also used a potato masher to break the tomatoes down into more of a saucy consistency. I added a little chicken broth and reduced the sauce to make it thicker, and threw in a little sugar because I like a sweeter sauce. It was delicious!

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Jenny

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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No-Fuss Rolls

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Perfect for breakfast topped with butter and jelly. I used Hellman's lite mayo and upped the sugar to 1 tsp. These went great with a cup of tea.

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Jillian

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Cornish Splits

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

Great rolls without a lot of effort or a ton of butter that look appealing but need a little work in the taste department. They are very dense, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, but lack a lot of flavor. I used 1 tsp. of salt, but next time if I want a sweeter roll, I may up the sugar to as much as 3 Tbsp. maybe some honey or for an herbed roll add fresh herbs and/or serve with an herb butter. It's a good base and the last three minutes of baking I put melted butter over top.

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Jillian

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Sophie's Kolacky

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

Great cookies! I cut the recipe in half and used strawberry and peach preserves. I let the dough chill for an hour before rolling and I used a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 2 inch squares which worked out perfectly. Parchment paper also came in handy here. I now have a recipe I can use to make these at Christmas.

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Jillian

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Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

I made this recipe in my bread maker as it is written (looks like the amount of water for the yeast has been corrected to only 1/3 cup) and it was FABULOUS!!! I put the ingredients into the machine in this order: oatmeal mix first, then the water (no yeast), flour, salt, sugars and yeast. Put the machine in 'dough cycle'. When ready, instead of rolls I made two small loaves: divided the dough in two, stretched it to about 8x8 and rolled it jelly-roll style just like you form white bread loaves. It came out perfect. Will upload pictures soon.

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Milly Suazo

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Melting Moments I

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

What a wonderful little cookie! It's very delicate and does melt in your mouth. I used the icing on some and powdered sugar on others. Next time I will try drizzling melted dark chocolate on top - a definite keeper!

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Chicken Pot Pie II

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

yummy! I liked the sauteed veggies & no creamed soup needed. I would make this again.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Holiday Pumpkin Bread

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

My Grandmother always made pumpkin bread around the holidays and this recipe reminds me of hers. It was very moist. I cut the recipe in half, added 2 teaspoons of vanilla and baked in a 9x5 inch glass baking dish. It was done in 1 hour and 5 minutes. The smell was wonderful and filled the kitchen!

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