Asian Tuna Patties

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2009

I was not happy with this recipe at all. I made it as directed, just leaving out the teriyaki sauce. The patties were dry and without much flavor. I will not make this again.

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I hesitate to rate this soup because I couldn't find the Leek soup and substituted Knorr's Spring Vegetable medley and don't really know how that altered the taste from the original recipe, but the result was very yummy. The vegetable medley had leeks in it, but also mushrooms and bell peppers. As a chowder goes, this one was not overly clammy and so was perfect for the crowd I was feeding because some of them don't really like clams and this was more of a potato soup than a chowder with the soup mix that I used. I think the recipe would have been equally good if I had put chicken or ham in it. Super easy, the bacon was a nice touch, and I will definitely make it again. Thanks Cindy.

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Valerie

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Corrigan's Minestrone

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2009

This didn't work for me. It was way underseasoned and, after the macaroni cooked, had no broth left in it at all. Flavor was also missing. It probably would have been better to saute the onions and garlic until browned before adding the rest of the ingredients. I'll pass on this minestrone.

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Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

This was enjoyed by everyone in my family. My family likes spicy, so I added a little more pepper flakes and also a half teaspoon of Italian seasoning. It was quick and easy. I won't make it often, due to the amount of cream in it, but it is definitely a keeper!

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Simple Carnitas

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

This was excellent. Even those in my family that don't really care for pork loved it. I couldn't get a pork shoulder or pork butt, so I used a pork loin roast. Next time, I will wait until I have the shoulder or butt, because the loin tends to get a little dry when cooking with this method. The only change I made was to throw a few cloves in with the other spices, because the carnitas that I have had before definitely had a hint of clove in them. This certainly was not a necessary addition, and I don't think it really changed the taste of the dish. Served it up with peppers and onions, guacamole and sour cream, and it got devoured. It will definitely be a keeper in my recipe box.

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Valerie

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Chicken Fried Chicken

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

My kids loved this, and it was so much faster than making fried chicken for my large family. I did as suggested by some people and dipped in flour first, and I also added a bit of poultry seasoning to the cracker mixture. I made a veloute sauce with the drippings to serve with it. This was excellent.

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Valerie

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Jamie's Minestrone

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

Excellent. Don't omit the wine, even though it says optional. It is key to this hearty soup. It is also excellent if you add 1/2 pound of browned Italian Sausage to it. Yummy, my family loved it!

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Valerie

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Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2009

Superb! Added thyme and a little grated cheddar. There were no leftovers.

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Valerie

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Crispy Rosemary Chicken and Fries

Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2009

Yummy! Most of my family doesn't care for dark meat, and I couldn't get bone in chicken breasts, so I used Cornish Game hens. I did follow other suggestions and soaked the hens in brine, and otherwise followed the original directions. The hens were very moist and tender, and the "fries" came out nicely cooked and a bit crispy. Very nice and easy recipe.

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Valerie

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Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries

Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009

Yummy! These fries are good. :) I deep fried them, and tweeked the recipe a bit. I didn't have garlic salt or onion salt, so I replaced it with a combination of onion poweder/ garlic power and salt. I also used less paprika and some regular pepper.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Extra Easy Hummus

Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009

Very easy to make but definitely not as tasty as I'd like.

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SQUEAKYCHU

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Tomato-Curry Lentil Stew

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

I make this all the time for me and my 5 children. We all love it! I scale the recipe for 8 servings, because I love having leftovers for the next day.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Easy Fruit Cobbler

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2009

This was easy enough to make, but something about its texture was weird. It was kind of rubbery. I'm pretty sure I won't use this recipe again.

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Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2009

It was perfect. I made it with zucchini from my CSA box and pumpkin I grew myself (the puree came out of my freezer). I added 1 cup of chocolate chips to the recipe to ensure that my daughter would eat it (she did). I baked it for 50 minutes. Yum!

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Sweet Mustard Chicken Bake

Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

This was great. I reduced the butter by at least half and added a couple T's of curry powder. I also ran out of honey so I used Agave Nectar which was just fine. I also used a tenderizer hammer and flattened the chicken breasts quite a bit, and after coating in the sauce, I coated it in bread crumbs. I saved a bit of the sauce and drizzled it on top when it was done. Good stuff.

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Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2009

I omitted the caramel sauce because the recipe was sweet enough as is. I didn't peel my (organic) peaches), only chop them up coarsely. I used challo instead of French bread. I used Lactaid instead of water, hoping my lactose intolerant family will try the pudding. I figured that the lactase enzyme from the Lactaid would also work on the sweetened condensed milk. We'll see. The pudding turned out quite tasty!

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Alfredo Sauce

Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2009

Followed the recipe, and it turned out great! I'm eating it now. Very yummy!

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Southern Peach Cobbler

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2009

Excellent just as is. I made mine in a 9x12 pan. What I did not do was skin the peaches. No need and too much work. My organic peaches (including skin) baked up nicely and made a delicious cobbler!

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