Chicken Korma II

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

This was really good. I gave it 4 stars because it's not quite the perfection/same as the restaurant version. Still, it's very good and even my kids ate it. I subbed coconut milk for the heavy cream, but otherwise left it exactly the same. Oh--I didn't have cashews--that may be why it's not the same as the restaurant version. I'll be making it again for sure.

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Fyona

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Cheeseburger Soup I

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

Made this for dinner, served with crusty whole grain bread--seriously yummy! Kids loved it, even my very picky 8 year old. Used Velveeta instead of cheddar cause it melts better and my kids like it. Also added some minced garlic. Will definitely be making this again!

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Mississippi Mud Cake IV

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

Delicious. I made it for my daughter's 20th birthday and because she doesn't care for walnuts and her father's allergic to them, I left them out.

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Leigh Ann

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Living In: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Prego® Now and Later Baked Ziti

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

This was a great! The family like it because it wasn't spaghetti again! I only made half but will make the whole thing next time as I didn't have much for leftovers. Only difference is that whenever we make pasta sauce using Prego we always add garlic powder, onion powder and basil to it just to give it some extra taste.

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Shelly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Crab Cakes III

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

At first I didn't think that anyone else had problems with this dish. I had to search through all 1,000+ ratings in reverse order to see that others had my results too. The crab cake was lacking egg and cracker crumbs and ended up just falling apart. I used to make crab cakes fresh after catching/cleaning with my parents back home in WA, but now in TN I tried using pre-cleaned store bought. I don't know if it's a difference in the fresh v. frozen texture or truly the lack of egg+cracker. All I know is that right now I'm making the worst crab stir fry ever. This did NOT take on the cake form for me at all.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Living In: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Tasty Collard Greens

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

Wonderful greens. The first time I've made greens and it was so easy! Having just moved to TN from OR I was getting a lot of flack about my "Yankee cooking," but now my friends are thinking twice. I bought 2 bags of frozen, chopped collards (the store's fresh bunches looked less than fresh) and subbed 2# smoked ham hocks for the turkey. Also I added about 1 tbsp each of onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. I also added about 2 tbsps of butter just before serving. Will def make again SOON. Thanks!

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Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009

I made some changes. I cut up an onion and orange pepper and cooked with the chicken, I also added salt, pepper, cayenne, and chili powder to them while they were cooking to make it spicy. I used 4 cups broth, and added some tabasco. It was really yummy, will make it again for sure!

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Andrea

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Oregano-Lemon Chicken

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

This is great! I marinated my chicken in lemon juice, honey, and cut oregano for about 3 hours before I baked it. Then, when I baked it I just coated each strip in honey, sprinkled the herbs and pinned the lemons on with toothpicks. Just pour your marinade in with it to let it simmer while baking to add that extra flavor.

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Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Orange Honey Garlic Chicken

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

This is great! I marinated my chicken in Orange juice, honey, and cut garlic cloves for about 3 hours before I baked it. Then, when I baked it I just coated each strip in honey, sprinkled the herbs and pinned the oranges on with toothpicks. Just pour your marinade in with it to let it simmer while baking to add that extra flavor.

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misssbarbie

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Asian Orange Chicken

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

This is another fav that I cook for my family! I slice up oranges and soak them in sugar, then put them in when the dish is served. It just adds that extra flavor. If your sauce is too runny, then simply add an extra pinch of corn starch, after boiled. The ginger adds a great taste! Serve it up on some fried rice with carrots. Sauce is creamy and rich. This is making me hungry. Also, battered my chicken in tempra to give it that authentic Asian feel. You can buy it at your local asian mart.

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misssbarbie

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Lemon Chicken II

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

This is one of my fav. dishes to cook. My whole family on my mother and father sides LOVE it. This is very sweet, and the sauce is RICH. I sliced some lemmon soaked it in my sugar to get rid of the tardy then placed it with the chicken. Serve this on top of some fried rice with carrots, and it's the perfect Asian meal. Didn't have any Sherry to cook with, but plan on buying some. If your sauce doesn't turn out thick enough, just simply add a touch more cornstarch after it comes to a boil. I also battered my chicken with tempra for a more authentic taste. Had to buy it from the Asian market.

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misssbarbie

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Veal Shank Fricassee

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

Thank you for sharing this. It's a great dish, and very uncommon here in America! My whole family loved this. My grand mother brought home a pund of Veal and I needed a great way to cook it. This was a perfect recipe. The vegtables add that extra sweetness! Had to be careful not to brown the onions, while sauteing them. The sauce is ment to be Pure white. Took me about 50 mins to cook though. Sauce turned out thick and creamy. This is making me want to cook it again!

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misssbarbie

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Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

This is one of the best that I've cooked. It cooks fast, and tastes awesome! It's the perfect holiday treat. It's great that the cookies turn out doughy. I am not crazy about crunchy. The pumpkin flavor keeps it moist. And the combination of cinnamon/clove is perfect. Didn't have nutmeg, but I will be sure to add it next time. I plan on making this for Thanksgiving.

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misssbarbie

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Easy Swedish Apple Pie

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

My family loved this one. I made it just like the recipe except I added extra cinnamon + some nutmeg & cloves. We like it spicy at our house!

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Leigh Ann

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Sweet Italian Green Beans

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

Absolutely delicious. Lazy me, I just got a package of REAL bacon bits from the salad dressing isle and used a couple tablespoons - heated it when I cooked the green onions. A real time saver and tasted great.

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Leigh Ann

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Quick Yeast Rolls

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

Probably an excellent recipe, I'm just not a whiz with yeast.

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Leigh Ann

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Pumpkin Spice Bread

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

This turned out better then I expected! I used applesauce instead of oil, this was a first for me, and it is super moist. I also followed a reviewers tip about using 1/2 cup golden raisins and 1/2 dried cranberries, what a great ideal. I topped it off with a orange glaze made with orange juice concentrate, regular orange juice and powered sugar. I can't stop eating it. I have one to eat now and one in the freezer for later.

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Shelly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Yummy Pork Chops

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

My husband really enjoyed. I had mixed feelings about it. Meat was moist and tender but there was a little something about the flavor that wasn't my favorite. Next time I may cut back on the soy. Also, use the best Italian dressing you can find. I used Giraud's Italian and that is good stuff.

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Mimi

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Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

Loved it, even the kids ate it! Took the advice of other posters and added the chicken to cook and shredded it after it cooked and used store corn chips for ease, but will try it the other way too. Great dish on a cold day!

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