Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2003

Family really enjoyed this casserole but took the advice of other cooks and cooked the macaroni first. Added chopped onion, garlic powder and some Italian seasoning. To really top it off I added a cup of shredded cheddar over the top. Definitely a keeper. Thanks.

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HPYEVRAFTR

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2003

With the changes I made to the original recipes I give this 5 stars - otherwise if I'd followed the recipe - probably a 2-3 star. I did cook up the macaroni as advised by others - otherwise I think it wouldn't have cooked properly with the amount of liquid asked for! I didn't add the canned veggies - but cut up my own and cooked them up in abit of olive oil and added them to the mixing bowl. I didn't have a can of cream of chicken - so added mushroom instead - which was fine. Also, for the milk mixture - I glitzed mine up by substituting a 1/4 cup of the milk with marsala wine - made for a very rich sauce. I also added a few drops of Tabasco and Worchestshire sauce as well as Mrs. Dash. I think the next time I make it I will make a bread crumb topping. I can't wait to make it again!!

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FatCatAnna

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2003

Very good! I used Turkey after Thanksgiving...yummy

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MOMMYRISLEY

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2003

Not bad, a little bland. I used leftover cubed turkey, pre-cooked the noodles as others have suggested, used frozen, chopped broccoli (thawed) in place of the canned mixed veggies and added garlic & onion powder to taste. The result was okay. I really like the idea of this recipe but if I make it again, I will saute some chopped onions and fresh mushrooms in a little butter and add them in to. I'll still use the broccoli but maybe I'll also add some minced garlic or additional spices. At the very least, I'm willing to give this recipe a second try.

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DREGINEK

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2002

Another comforting dish which tastes even better on a cold N.J. winter night. I added an additional can of soup along with garlic and onion powders.

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LINDA MCLEAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2002

I used this for some leftover beef roast and it was really a filling meal. Rather than mixed veggies I would add frozen peas next time; after reading other reviews, I cooked the macaroni prior to cooking...I can't imagine how poorly it would have turned out without this being done. Overall, a good meal.

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EMYSUZ

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2002

Awesome - Sundays leftover fried chicken gets chopped and we have it on Monday using this recipe on rice and with rolls. NO LEFTOVERS. Picky preteen (12 y.o.) loves it. Thanks Linda.

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AIMEELEE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Georgetown, Delaware, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2001

The recipe doesn't say to cook the macaroni before mixing everything together and it should. I didn't cook it beforehand and it didn't get done all the way. It was okay - I'm sure it will be better the next time when the pasta is cooked all the way.

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MARITAJAN

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2001

This was an easy, good tasting way to use up some leftovers. I had a hard time getting the macaroni to get done, though. I think next time I will boil the macaroni before adding it to the casserole dish.

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HOLLY1966

Home Town: Midland, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2001

I tried this after Thanks giving and was so impressed that I sent it to my sister with her Christmas presents. She tried it after Christmas and was also very pleased with the resulting complements. Thank you Linda. Ruth Matthews & Barbra Grasswick

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