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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.83 star rating.

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2009
this was pretty good! i made a couple changes for more flavor. i used veggie broth so the chicken flavor didnt overpower the ham. i added a few more potatoes. i cooked the onion in a little olive oil with minced garlic before adding it in. i added the salt and pepper to the roux, instead of to the broth. also threw in 2 tsp ground mustard for flavor, and a little thyme. to make this even better for us, i used skim milk. i think next time i will add some fresh spinach to it as well, nice for color and texture. i also added 1 cup shredded parm cheese to the soup. very happy, freezes well too. thank you!
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Home Town: Willimantic, Connecticut, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.

Spinach Quiche

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2009
I used fresh spinach and fresh mushrooms, and also added a red bell pepper to the mix. i first sauteed the onions and garlic in a little butter and a touch of olive oil, and then set them aside in a bowl. then i cooked the mushrooms and red bell pepper, and cooked down the spinach. i added that to the bowl and mixed. then added the cheeses. i prepared two pie tins with crusts, spread half of the mixture in each. i used 8 eggs in total, and still only 1 cup of milk. i split that between the pies and it made the perfect amount. otherwise followed recipe as stated. thanks alot!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.

Morning Glory Muffins I

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2009
i subbed 1c applesauce for the apple butter and veg oil. i also did 1c whole wheat flour and 1c ap flour. it made 10 jumbo muffins. my husband is very happy with them! he was looking for a healthy snack to eat in the morning. much appreciated!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2009
i was very happy with this one. for chili beans, i used kidney beans...im assuming that was what was meant. definitely dont skip the beer. i used bud. doubled it for a large party, and had no leftovers. i made jalapeno cornbread to go with it. (homesteader cornbread recipe from this site w/ jalapenos added to batter.)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Apple Crisp II

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009
this is WAY better than my old apple crisp recipe. i used 5 granny smith apples and 5 cortland apples. i tossed the apples in the sugar mixture. i also added some nutmeg, and reduced water to 1/4 cup. it was not watery at all, but i think it would have been with the full amount. increased topping to double the amount. the topping was REALLY good. very pleased, thank you!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.

Banana Crumb Muffins

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009
these werent bad. changed a few things. added 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp cinnamon to the dry mixture. added 1/2 tsp vanilla to the wet mixture. after mixing together, added 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips. (my husband calls these Chunky Monkey Muffins.) i also added old fashioned oats to the topping. came out nice, cooked on 350 for 25 min, since i made large muffins and wanted them to cook inside and not burn outside.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009
These were certainly delicious, but I had to jazz it up a little to my own tastes. Like other reviewers have noted, the "filling" mixture as written is soupy and impossible to work with; mine was also a very unappetizing shade of brown from all of the added vanilla. I added 4 ounces (half a package) extra of cream cheese, and then whisked it together; there were a few lumps, but the filling didn't run all over the place. I didn't have any pecans, so I had to improvise: the only nuts I had on hand were macadamia nuts, and truthfully, I think they were more awesome! Great compliment to the pumpkin. As for the pumpkin base itself, I used an entire 16 ounce can of pumpkin, since I didn't want to stick the remaining 1/3 cup in a tupperware container. The pumpkin was spot on, but I doubled the cinnamon and added ginger, allspice and nutmeg to make it spicier, and it was great. With these extras, my second batch of of muffins were outstanding, but without them (more cream cheese, more pumpkin, more spices), it was slightly bland. A great base recipe.
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Home Town: Groton, Connecticut, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.

Golden Sweet Cornbread

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009
This cornbread was so easy to put together, but the results were first class! One bowl preparation, the ingredients were spot on and stuff I already had on hand, and I easily adapted them to muffin format. I added a couple tablespoons of honey because I was looking for a sweeter pairing with my spicy chili, and it was so, so good. The crumb was moist and delicious, while the outside had a great crunch. It made 12 perfectly sized muffins, which I baked at 400 for fifteen minutes. Yum! This is my new go-to recipe for cornbread. Try it with the honey, you'll love it!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.

Roasted Red Pepper and Crab Soup

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009
this was really good! i did change it a bit. started off by sauteeing onions, garlic, and celery in olive oil. when they were soft, added 6 medium red potatoes (one would not have been NEARLY enough.) and vegetable broth. added seasonings, a little extra cayenne per our tastes, and also some parsley. let this heat up while the peppers roasted, peeled them and added them in. brought it to a boil and added the half and half. after the potatoes were soft, used my hand soup blender to puree all. got a lovely color and flavor. wish i had fresh crab, but had to go with 6 cans of lump crab and also threw in one can of baby shrimp. towards the end, added a few torn leaves of spinach for color and let them wilt in the heat. got lots of compliments!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.

Deb's Scallops Florentine

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2009
this was really good! i used half and half instead of heavy cream and it was plenty thick. i didnt use the mozz at all. i didnt parboil the scallops, just cooked them for 20 min and broiled for 5. i added a pound of shrimp and doubled the sauce. i used fresh spinach that i dry fried until soft. added garlic to the roux. i would have given 5 stars for taste, except for all the changes i made! definitely serve over pasta or rice for a full meal. very tasty sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009
these were.....interesting. it was a special request from my hubby. i tried one, and it wasnt bad. he ate the rest! haha! i had to add a little warm water to make enough liquid to cover the eggs. after a few days, the flavor came out alot more. im not sure how i feel about the color, but he assures me that is how they are supposed to look LOL
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.

Sesame Seared Tuna

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009
this came out great! i loved the dipping sauce. my husband definitely ate it up, so we'll be makin it again. next time i'll add a little wasabi paste into the marinade to spice it up some! and i'll sear my tuna just a HAIR longer.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009
i followed this recipe almost exactly. i used 1/2 brown sugar and 1/2 white sugar instead of all white. it was great! i LOVED the sauce. i made it on chicken for my family, but i'm a vegetarian and plan to try it on shrimp and salmon. thanks!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.

Red Velvet Cake

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009
this needed alot of changes. i made it following recipe the first time, VERY DRY and non uniform color. the second time, i used 1 cup oil instead of shortening. 4 tablespoons cocoa. when making the paste, i also added a tbsp of buttermilk to it, it made it much easier to get the color right. no brown swirls. i used 2 cups sugar. beat the frosting TO DEATH or it wont come out right. all in all, my hubby was happy with his birthday cake! it was what he requested. i thought it could have been better.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.

Perfect Berry Shortcakes

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009
i dont eat strawberries, but i made this as a special treat for my mom and husband. they raved about it! thanks for makin me look good! i followed the recipe exactly, and they said the crispy top of the shortbread (coz of the egg white and sugar) was the best part.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.

Chicken Alfredo

Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2009
this was okay. it was really easy, which was nice. The taste was a little too cream cheesy. I'll keep looking for a sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2009
These were outstanding. I made as directed, aside from a couple small changes: I had no nuts, so I added white chocolate chips instead. I also used mini chocolate chips, which I usually do for muffins anyway; they mix far better than the regular sized ones, which tend to sink in the batter while cooking. For a little extra boost I also added a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a dash of cinnamon. Delicious! The outside has a nice crunch and the inside is moist and perfectly flavorful. I will definitely be making these again!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.

Mall Pretzels

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2009
Easy to make and fun!!! I added some chopped hot peppers to the mix and it was a party favorite.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.

Grilled Swordfish with Rosemary

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2009
i would have given this three stars, and my husband said five, so we compromised. it was oooookay....but really the lemon "sauce" was kind of overpowering. which surprised me coz swordfish is fishy! but it didnt do much for me. i think it was just tooooo liquidy for a sauce. it would be better if it was thickened into a glaze. made with asparagus and baby red potatoes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.

Poblano Chile Enchiladas a la Gringa

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009
these were really good! loved the flavor of the sauce. i usually make enchiladas verdes, with tomatillos. where i'm at, tomatillos arent cheap! this was definitely AS good as that recipe, for much less money and effort. i did a couple things different. i didnt use chicken, i used shrimp. so i didnt need to cook the chicken in the onion, garlic, broth mixture. i just put a cup of broth with some garlic and onion in my blender at the same time as the sour cream and peppers. used flour tortillas, and didnt fry them in oil, just warmed them up in the micro. i mixed up a little corn/blackbean salsa to go on the insides. 2 chopped plum tomatoes 3/4 can of sweet corn 1/2 can black beans 1/2 chopped small red onion 1 teaspoon lime juice salt and pepper mix all ingredients. put this, cheddar cheese, and sauce on the insides of the enchiladas with the shrimp, topped them with more sauce and cheese, baked for 30 min. perfect!
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