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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.25 star rating.

Quinoa Pilaf

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008
This is a tasty, basic pilaf, open to many variations. I'm always on the lookout for new ways to cook quinoa because it is so super good for you and this is a nice, straightforward way to prepare it. I echo the sentiment of the reviewer who said to follow the directions and **RINSE** quinoa before cooking. It has a natural coating that is very bitter and must be rinsed off. It takes one minute, but means the difference between yummy and inedible.
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NITROJEN
Home Town: Elk Grove, California, USA
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.

Best Whole Wheat Chocolate Chippers

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008
AMAZING!!! Super great wonderful. No problems. Just delicious! I did not add pecans as I was out. I'll bet its good either way!
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ARCTICAMY
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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: San Jose, California, USA
Living In: North Pole, Alaska, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.

Pomegranate Jelly

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008
My boyfriend's mother made divine pomegranate jelly from scratch. She has since passed away and we cannot find her recipe (if it exists in written form!). This was somewhat close to it. I used POM juice (expensive!) instead of real juiced pomegranate and that may be where I went wrong. I used a bit of bottled lemon juice b/c I didn't have a lemon juicer and I was afraid I didn't get as much juice as I think I should have fr. the real lemons. Overall I added a bit over 1/2 cup. I reduced the sugar to 7 cups and it was still a bit too sweet. Overall, brings back good memories and I'll make my final judgement when I spread it on a biscuit! Thanks!
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Jules
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Fremont, California, USA
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.

Pumpkin Butter I

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008
This is the first time I attempted to can something. USDA says not to home-can pumpkin butter so I'll store these in the fridge =( It made 4 (8oz.) cans and a bit left over for testing! Was much better once it cooled, but it still felt like it lacked something. I'll have to spread it on a biscuit before I make any definite judgements.
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Jules
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Fremont, California, USA
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
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Polvorones de Canele (Cinnamon Cookies)

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008
Really good cookies!.. I quadrupled the recipe because I needed lots of cookies! I doubled the cinnamon in the dough and probably made them about 1 1/2 inch balls, baking them for 15 minutes. The amounts given for the sugar and cinnamon at the end was enough for all my cookies; they obviously suggest way too much! Besides that I was hoping they'd turn out good because I volunteered to bring something in the Mexican theme for our church's "Feed the Homeless" night. Everyone loved them! They are easy to make too. Easier than snickerdoodles which we love and they taste similiar. The powder sugar gives them an interesting melting texture. I will definately make them again!
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Traci B's Kitchen
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.

Chicken Enchiladas Suizas

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008
These were delicious!! I used Kraft Fat Free Cheddar for the filling and used regular Monterey Jack on top. In order to make my sauce thicker I simmered the cream until it was reduced by half and then added the green salsa. It wasn't so runny doing it that way. I'll be making these again for sure!!
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Star_Eyes
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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.

Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008
Delicious! I made no substitutions...baked just as described and they came out perfectly!
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Heather
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.

MMMMM... Brownies

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008
Delicious! I will never buy a brownie mix again! Next time I will add chocolate chips to the batter before baking to make chocolate chunk brownies.
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Heather
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.

Zucchini Casserole

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008
This recipe was wonderful. It had great taste and was so easy to make. My family loved it and they all have different likes so it was nice to please them all!
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BEAN
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2008
Made this last night for dinner, DH loved it. I knew for my own taste to only add 1 tsp. of chili paste so he added chili flakes later. I sauted mushrooms and I wish I could have added more of the bounty that I had in my fridge. I agree with the suggestion of adding white wine cause the juices seem to disappear quickly. I will be making this again and adding more veggies and using up my homemade pesto! Thanks!
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Preshie from CA
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: San Jose, California, USA
Living In: Modesto, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.

Light Wheat Rolls

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2008
Holy cow were these great! I used half water and half milk instead of just water. I also used honey in place of the sugar. Rolled them into balls instead of swirls b/c I was lazy. Didn't brush them with anything. 11 minutes at 375 F in my oven was perfect (mine's a little hot I think). Delicious! Will make again and again.
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Jules
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Fremont, California, USA
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
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White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2008
These cookies are really good!!....and VERY sweet!! The only substitution I made was vanilla instead of brandy since I didn't have any brandy on hand..and unsalted butter instead of softened butter (my kitchenaid mixer does all the hard work for me!) I also rolled the dough into balls rather than putting down heaping spoonfuls. They are delish!
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Heather
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
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