I made these yesterday for my weekly church group. They were a big hit, and I will even say that I loved them, and I'm always my toughest critic. I switched the recipe up and bit - I used all-purpose flour, which worked just fine and I was generous with the spices as I always am when making gingerbread, sweet potato pie or anything similar. Plus, I used more like 1 cup of pumpkin because 2/3 cup just didn't seem like enough. Also, I opted to use butter instead of shortening because I thought that might make it a little more flavorful. Shortening would probably be fine, but the butter worked out great. I iced them with cream cheese frosting. Yum! I will definitely make these again.

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Jaay

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

This would have been great had I not overcooked it (too dry). But besides my mistake this was awesome.

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Sara A.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Romanian Apple Cake

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2009

Superb quality and simplicity. Followed the recipe to the letter. Gets better every day. Moist and an old world spice sweet. The perfect texture - I've never had a cake set so consistently as this one. Thank-you!!!!

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Karisma

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Twentynine Palms, California, USA

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Hockey Pucks

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2009

These are terrific, but I've never made them using regular chocolate, I always use white chocolate or almond/vanilla candy coating. And, I've never heard this called this, but I make these every Christmas and they are probably the most raved about item I make! They are highly addictive! I always make extra otherwise we'll run out because people ask for more.

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Jaay

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Meatloaf

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

I omitted the tomato soup and doubled this recipe. It was fabulous! My parents were in town so I wanted something good and simple. This met all the criteria and I got raves on how good it was, I think there was one slice left.

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Kim Miller

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Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Sauerbraten Klopse (Sauerbraten Meatballs)

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

These sounded good and smelled wonderful cooking. But once we started eating, it was different. I will say the meatballs were good but the sauce was overpowering and my kids 15 and 9) gave it a thumb's down. I wish they had been better...

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Kim Miller

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Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Pumpkin Walnut Cake

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2009

NOT for bake sales (too soupy), so I'm having to keep this for myself (oh, poor me!) I mixed some of the cake mix in with the pumpkin, baked it longer than specified and it still wasn't of a consistency that could be cut into bars. I used pecans and it worked well, although I'm sure walnuts would be great. Will definitely pull this out at thanksgiving. Thanks for the recipe!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2009

These doughnuts are good. This is my first time making doughnuts. I hope my family likes them. Thank you Kelly.

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Mrs. Tucker

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Cajun Pasta Fresca

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

I really enjoyed this dish. I didn't add anything else to it and my boyfriend said it needed more veggies or meat. Maybe next time I'll add some blackened chicken or something for him. I thought the amount of pasta was too much and only ended up using about 2/3 of the box.

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Sara A.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Pollo Mediterranean

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

This was recommended on the Recipe Exchange (tab at the top) and I liked the flavors. I had to substitute capers for the olives, but they have a similar briny flavor. I did not serve it over pasta or rice to save the carbs. Adding an extra splash of white wine at the end really makes it special!

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Apple Crisp II

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

This is Fall dessert Heaven! I forgot to add the water, and it turned out just fine. The topping was "crisp"-y, and almost like a crumbled oatmeal cookie. Fabulous & easy, will make again soon!

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Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

Yum! This was really good. I was a little scared of the V8 (since I don't like it as a drink), but it turned out great. I took a tip from another reviewer, and pureed it for my toddler and topped with shredded mozzerella, and she loved it! I froze a portion and it reheated great...just have to add some water or broth.

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stac

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Jo's Rosemary Bread

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

our all time favorite bread recipe - just delicious.

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Gretchen

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Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Golden Pork Chops

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

one of our regular recipes - I serve it with brown rice and green beans (and rolls sometimes). The gravy makes the brown rice not taste so healthy - ;)

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Gretchen

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Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

This is my second time making an apple pie and this one was really good. I did what some of the other people was saying and I mix my apples with a little lemon juice. Thank you so much for this recipe. I'm going to make it again soon. My family loves it.

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Mrs. Tucker

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Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

This was simple and filling. I made it exactly as written using leftover chicken from the slow cooker baked chicken from this site. We'll definately be making this again.

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