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Chewy Granola Bars

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2012

I won't rate something unless I follow the original recipe first. Then if need be I will tweek it until I like it. The first time I made these I knew they'd be too dry. There isn't enough moisture in the ingredients to hold it all together. It was tasty though. We ended up eating it with a spoon over yogurt. The second time I made it I used 4 cups quick oats, 1 cup flour, an entire cup of melted butter and 10 ounces of honey. Finding that it was still a bit dry I used 1/2 c of water. I used the same amount of vanilla, brown sugar and baking soda. Then I used 4 ounces of pecans that I processed in the food processor along with about 4 ounces cinnamon and 1 1/2 Cup of raisins. Baked at 18 minutes, took them out, cut them and left them in the pan to cool. I felt I had to chagne this recipe too much from it's original form to give it any more than 2 stars. Sorry, I just hate rating something so low.

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Easy Granola Bars

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2012

This recipe is so versatile. I used 3 Cups quick oats to 3 1/2 Cs of chopped pecans, dried cherries and one entire large 8 ounce bar Lindt 90% cocao. The 90% cocao kept the sweetness of it down while the cherries added just enough. I baked them for 27 minutes, took them out, cut them into bars and let them cool completely. They were perfect!! For second batch I used 14 ounces of Karo syrup instead of the sweetened condensed milk. Then I added 2 cups raisins, 1 cups finely chopped becans and about 1/4 cinnaman and a tsp. of salt. I baked it the same way, cut them into bars and then let the cool. Again, very awesome. Oh, one more tip. I lined my 9x13 pans with parchment paper first. The bars came out like a dream both times. Thanks for sharing this great recipe. I can't wait to try another combination. I'm thinking peanut butter and chocolate chips with salted peanuts. Mmmmmm

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Jalapeno Popper Spread

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

This is so easy to make. We love parmesan cheese so I added much more than was called for. Then I put more on top. I also added more jalapeno to it....twice as much!! Just a tad more mayonnaise made it creamier because of the extra ingredients I added. I popped it in the micro when we got to the party and it was gone in about 10 minutes flat. Great recipe!! Thanks Denise!

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Broccoli and Ramen Noodle Salad

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2011

This is a great recipe. I only used 1/4 Cup of sugar as I am diabetic. I also added a bit of sesame oil and some soy sauce as others suggested. I had to omit the peanuts as one of my guests is allergic. We never missed them. Thanks so much for the recipe! I think next time I might make this with the Oriental style Ramen noodles just to see the difference.

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Chocolate Eclair Dessert

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2011

This is the simpliest, most tastiest dessert I've ever made!!! Everyone raved about this at our party today. I've had to copy the recipe for 3 people. I was unable to make it the night before so I did take the advice of others and dunked my graham crackers in milk before lining my pan with them. Worked out perfectly! I do have to say though that just two packages of graham crackers does not make it. I used nearly 3 in my 9x13 pan. I'm so glad I had a whole box of them. Thanks for this recipe! It's definitely a keeper for me.

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Warm Crab Parmesan Dip

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2011

I've made this crab dip twice now. It's so creamy and so yummy. Everyone at our party loved it tonight. I did add just a little bit of Jalepeno sauce to it to give it a little bite. Mmmmm! Thanks for the recipe Noelle!!

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Amish Breakfast Casserole

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2011

I've made this recipe in many different versions. This is a fabulous basic recipe to start though. That's why I gave it 5 stars. I always use the Ore Ida O'Brien hash browns. I usually cook those in a pan with a bit of oil and onions. I like to get them crisp first. I don't like soggy potatoes in my casserole. I cut up a couple pieces of ham steak, shred some sharp cheese and a little swiss cheese. I never have used the cottage cheese. My family dislikes it. I mix all of that with 8 eggs and just dump it in the greased 9x13 pan. Sometimes I make it the night before and bake it in the morning. If I do that then I'll bake it about an hour at 350 degrees. If I bake it right away I bake it about 50 minutes. If I happend to have leftovers......not often, I'll cut it up and freeze it in thin strips to use for fast breakfast burritos on the go or a quick sandwich between toasted English Muffins. My family loves the recipe. Especially for special holidays like Christmas and Easter morning. I've also made it for dinner which they all seem to love after a long day at work and school. Thanks for the basic recipe Beth!!

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BLT Pasta Salad

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2011

This is a great basic recipe. I gave it 5 stars for that alone. I've never thought it was fair when people rate something low and then change the entire recipe. But here's what I did. I used blue cheese dressing and crumbled blue cheese instead of the traditional Ranch dressing. It was fabulous and I've been asked to make this again.

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All American Apple Pie

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2010

This is a yummy, quick and easy apple pie. I liked that I didn't have to roll the crust out. Just pressing it into the bottom of the pan gives it a real rustic feel too. It's also nice if you don't like so much crust. The crumble topping was quite nice for a change. I did add a little cinnamon to the crumble mixture. I used 7 Granny Smith apples (it was heaping). I also added more cinnamon, nutmeg and some cloves to enhance the flavor a little bit. Our 24 year old son was visiting and nearly ate half of that pie. I will definitely make this again. Thanks for making my life just a little bit easier.

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Taco Salad I

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2010

I only give this a 3 because of a few different things. First I didn't like the French dressing at all. It made the whole thing taste off to me. Not only that, there is WAY too much dressing in this recipe. I'll go back to my trusty Catalina. I never cooked the dressing with the meat as we have always eaten this salad completely cold. I cook the meat, let it cool and then add dressing, onions, red peppers, lettuce and cheese to it. I crush corn chips and let people add as much or as little as they like to the salad. I use sour cream and salsa on the side as everyone is different in what they prefer. I never put beans in this salad either.

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American Frittata

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2010

This is a great base recipe. I use hash browns for convenience like some others have mentioned. We prefer zesty pork sausage. I crumble that cook it and drain it well. Then I saute onions, red pepper and some garlic until tender. I add the hash browns and crisp them up a little. Then it's time to add the cooked sausage back in. I make sure it's nice and hot and then I'll add 10 beaten eggs. I cook that slowly on the stove top until the bottom is set well. I top it with cheddar and a little pepper jack cheese and pop it in the oven for about 10 minutes or until it's set. I serve it with salsa and sour cream. We eat this for breakfast on the weekend and use the left overs for lunches.

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Baked Potato Soup

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2010

I made this for dinner last night. Both my husband and I really liked the creaminess of this soup. I used 3 potatoes, 2 cubed and one mashed. I used one more TBL. flour because I wanted it extra thick. I didn't have half and half so I used the heavy cream that I did have but added an extra half cup to make it even richer. I didn't bother with the hot sauce, as my husband would have thought it odd to put in potato soup. LOL I served a nice cobb salad on the side. Great dinner and I had left overs for my husbands lunch today. His co-worker asked for a bite and now she wants the recipe as well. Thanks for the recipe Kristi. This is now in my "winter recipes" rotation.

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Quick and Easy Lemon Pie

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2009

This is a good basic recipe but I make a variation of this pie because there are three diabetics in my family. Myself included. I use the sugar-free instant lemon pudding and pie filling......2 boxes. I make the pudding according to directions and then add about 12 ounces of softened cream cheese. I beat it until it's well mixed and pour it into a graham cracker crust which I've made with the baking Splenda. There's a lot of filling and you can put the extra in cups and serve it just like that. There is no baking or boiling involved and best of all it's a great diabetic dessert.

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BBQ Pork for Sandwiches

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2009

I made this recipe but I cooked in on low for a much longer period of time. The meat is much easier to shred when cooked with this method.

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Broccoli Salad I

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2009

This is a great recipe. I use regular raisins for more color to the salad. I also use red onions because they're sweeter and again it adds color. I also use Oscar Mayer Recipe Bacon Bits. It comes in pouches at the supermarket. So much more convenient than having to cook bacon. This is a great salad for summer and it goes really well as a side to Christmas Ham.

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Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009

This really is nothing but chicken soup. It was really bland and doesn't even have tortilla's in it.

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Parmesan Baked Potatoes

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2009

This is a good basic recipe. Quick and easy!! I used 2 large Idaho bakers. I cut them into about 2" pieces. Instead of butter I drizzled the potatoes in Olive oil. I didn't have parmesan but I did have some really good Romano Cheese. I used much more cheese than called for as I like the flavor. I also spiced it up a little with garlic powder, minced onion, salt and fresh cracked pepper. I baked them at 400 for about 45 minutes. I stirred them once during baking. They were really tasty.

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Southwestern-Flavored Ground Beef or Turkey for Tacos & Salad

Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2009

Like a previous reviewer I am now following a low sodium diet. I love Mexican food but those "taco seasoning packets" are filled with large amounts of sodium and a big no no!! So when I came upon this recipe it seemed quite simple and there was no salt added to it. I also used the "no salt added" diced tomatoes. We like things spicy so I did add more cumin. I didn't see the need for he corn meal so I left it out all together. This recipe is fabulous! I'll never use the seasoning packets again. My husband LOVES this recipe. We've made tacos, chimichungas and put it on rolls for a a sloppy joe like another poster mentioned. Thanks for the recipe!! One of my best finds here.

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Baked Potato Soup I

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

This is a very good basic recipe. I only gave it 4 stars because the first time I made it it had no flavor at all. The second time I made it I used 4 cups of whole milk and 3 cups of Chicken broth. I added about 4 heaping tsp. of chopped chives and 4 minced garlic cloves. I used 1 2/3 Cups of sour cream. This made it very rich and tasty. Instead of frying bacon I used the Oscar Mayer real bacon pieces that are sold in little pouches in the salad dressing isle. I didn't put any cheese in it at all as we don't care for it in potato soup.

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Chocolate Butter-Creme Frosting

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2008

Like others here I had to double the recipe because the original doesn't make much. The double recipe frosted 24 cupcakes nicely. I used almond extract instead of the vanilla just for a little different taste.

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