Banana Sour Cream Bread

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

FABULOUS! I made it as written, but added brown sugar crumb topping suggested by SaraLady19, which covered 4 8" loaf pans perfectly. I cooked them at 325 for one hour. My husband absolutely loved it. I took slices over to my parents, and my dad said "next time bring over a loaf on Sunday morning with coffee!" This recipe tops all other banana bread recipes I've tried on this site, some were good, some better than good, but this one is perfection! I hope all enjoy it as much as we do.

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Pizza Dough I

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2009

Worked very well for a dough recipe that doesn't need to rise. It was definitely more of a thin crust and as is the dough (crust) itself isn't really spectacular. But it tasted good with the toppings we added and it saved time so we will definitely use it again for our family. I may try to take some of the other reviewers' advice on how to give the crust more flavor (with spices) and work with it before serving it to guests.

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MOM2JONAS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Mostaccioli with Spinach and Feta

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2009

I thought that this recipe was pretty good. I added 14 oz of pasta but kept the sauce proportions mostly the same- maybe that is why I couldn't give this recipe 4 stars. Maybe it would've been better with more sauce. I was making this for my own family and a neighbor who had just had a baby so I kept wanting to add something at the end because it didn't seem quite right to me. In the end, I added a 1/4 c. of Colby Jack Cheese and 5 strips worth of chopped (cooked) turkey bacon. The last addition gave it some crunch and a little more flavor. I think I will make this again when I have more fresh spinach to use up.

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French Toast Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

My whole family loved this dish. My three kids gobbled this up in no time flat. I liked that I could throw it together and let it bake instead of having to flip individual french toast slices. I will definitely be making this again because it is so easy. We made no changes to the original recipe but I could imagine it would be good if I added chopped walnuts or dried fruit. And definitely serve it up with maple syrup!

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

My family didn't really enjoy this the first night I served it. They said it tasted a little bland- thus lots of leftovers went into the fridge. However, the next day, we tried again for lunch and it was a big hit. I think that the time it spent sitting made a difference in the flavor. When I make it again, I will make it ahead of time.

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Health Nut Blueberry Muffins

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

I could eat these all day and I make them a lot but the kids always request the "To Die For Blueberry Muffins." Big surprise: they prefer the less healthful option!

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Migas II

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

I loved this recipe because it reminded me of a dish my mother would make when I was little. However, my husband wasn't all that impressed- he thought it was too greasy. I'll make it again with less oil and more topping options.

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Macaroni and Cheese V

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

I had high hopes for this recipes but it just didn't go over very well with the family. Maybe we are too hung up on Kraft :) My kid's wished it was cheesier and didn't go for the bread crumbs. I know that this is a much more healthful option so I wish it had received a better reception.

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Minestrone Soup I

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

This is one of my favorite soups. It tastes so delicious and fresh. It has been a big hit with my husband, family members and friends.

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

This recipe was really flavorful. I let my kids help me prepare this one and they LOVED it even though it is like pulling teeth to get them to eat any kind of soup. I will say that I ended up using heavy cream instead of the half-and-half (yeah, I know). It was all that I had and while not the most healthy way to make this recipe, it sure tasted delcious!

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Maple-Garlic Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

I made the marinade exactly as written, no additions/deletions. I put the tenderloin and marinade in ziplock overnight. I also made an extra marinade and refrigerated it overnight. I tried it the next morning to see if sesame, etc., was too much (per reviews), and it was PERFECT. Not too sweet or too much sesame. I could taste all flavors, it had blended nicely. I cooked the marinade from the ziplock (for dipping sauce), and glazed the tenderloin on the grill with the extra marinade. 45 minutes later--Absolutely delish!!!! So try it as written. We really loved it.

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Cooky Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008

This was most interesting. I used Bran flakes (that's all I had for cereal), and added 1 cup semi sweet choc. chips. Other than that, followed recipe as written. I baked first cookie sheet at 10 minutes. We tried them, and they were too dry and crumbly. I just did average rounded teaspoons, so the remainder I cooked for @8-8 1/2 minutes. They were great, not dry, not crumbly. Mine were best taken out before they browned. So it's worth it to cook the first cookie sheet, wait and try it, adjust time accordingly.

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Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2008

One word - FABULOUS! Reading the reviews on saltiness, I used low sodium soy sauce. Other than that, followed the recipe as written. It is "Amazing" and it should be cooked as written. I used cabernet, and kept the minced garlic (mostly) on top of the tenderloin per recipe instructions. The flavors in the cooking liquid are perfect to serve as au jus. I usually like to thicken the cooking juices to use as a gravy, but not with this dish. It's worth it to experience this dish as submitted.

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JeanNeeNer

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Herb Roasted Pork

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2008

I doubled the herbs, included suggestion of adding thyme, rosemary and red pepper flakes. I did baste it with sauce over the last half hour or so. It is truly AWESOME. My husband said he will definitely eat it again. A different pork roast recipe with outstanding flavor.

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Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookie Logs

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008

I was concerned reading reviews on breaking, texture, etc. I made them per recipe (included 2 tbls brown sugar) and they were FABULOUS! 10 minutes was perfect, I was able to use a spatula to move them immediately off the cookie sheet with no problems. These are my new favorite cookie!!

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Three Cheese Garlic Scalloped Potatoes

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008

The first time I made these the potatoes didn't cook enough, it was greasy, it was not creamy, and the cheese was overcooked(after 1 1/2hrs). UPDATE: I boiled potatoes (skin on) for 15 minutes. Sliced them with skin on (keep some vitamins), omitted butter, mixed one can low sodium cream of mushroom soup with skim milk until smooth (w/some thickness), then followed the recipe layering potatoes, garlic, soup/milk, cheese and so on. I baked it 30 minutes covered, then 30 minutes uncovered - My husband went from not liking it, to saying it was the BEST SCALLOPED POTATOES. It was creamy, not greasy, potatoes were done perfect. Try it this way if you were not pleased the first time.

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My Chicken Milano

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

WOW! I wasn't sure what to expect of this recipe, but it turned out fabulous! I didn't have whole breast of chicken, so I used tenders, and a big can of diced tomatoes rather than stewed, but otherwise I followed it to the letter, and it was amazing! I just ate the leftovers for lunch, and even reheated, it's great! The chicken was nice and tender, not dry at all, and the sauce wasn't too tomatoey. Even my 11 year old, who really doesn't care for green beans, loved this! My husband and boys cleaned their plates. And when I asked if it was a repeat, I got a unanimous "YES!" from everyone!

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Joy Higginbotham

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2008

I took the suggestions to use half butter/half margarine and half white sugar/half brown sugar. I also used half semi sweet/half white chocolate chips and one cup of walnuts. THESE ARE FABULOUS WITH MILK!!!! I actually cooked them for 9-10 minutes, and they were perfect, not hard and have stayed perfect for several days (in container).

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Lasagna Roll-Ups

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

This is absolutely delish, and so much easier than traditional lasagna. I cooked up ground hot italian sausage with green onions, mixed it with pint of ricotta cheese, one egg, parmesan cheese, salt/pepper and spread that on the noodles, rolled them up and topped it with meat/marinara sauce and mozarella cheese. Fabulous!

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