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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Corn

Reviewed: May 21, 2011

I think this recipe originally appeared in Gourmet magazine, and for good reason. It's just delicious. So nice for summer, with fresh tomatoes and corn in abundance. Personally, i think the recipe as written makes too much of the "dressing" and leaves the vegetable and pasta mixture a bit oily. Next time, I might try adding some cooked cannellini beans to the mix, to get some protein in there. This one's a keeper.

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Molasses Baked Chicken

Reviewed: May 12, 2011

This was just so-so. Definitely easy, and the chicken was moist, but the flavors weren't a hit with out family. Won't be repeated.

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Burgundy Pork Tenderloin

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2011

So, so good! I will be making this once a week. Definitely pick up a cheap jug of burgundy to use. The resulting sauce/gravy is delicious! I did marinate the tenderloins in some EVOO with a ton of minced garlic before cooking, but other than that stuck to the recipe as written. Super easy dinner -- pair with some kind of potatoes and a green vegetable. Phenomenal!!!

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Turkey Goulash

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2011

Great comfort food. Virtually foolproof to prepare. You definitely need to add spices to suit your tastes. You also might want to add more tomato sauce, as there isn't a whole lot once the turkey tomato mixture simmers. This is an easy one to playground with. I might add some chopped spinach or a bit of zucchini next time... and there definitely will be a next time!

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30-Minute Minestrone

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2011

This just didn't do it for us. I feel like the proportions are off. Just as easy and a thousand times better is the Italian Sausage Soup also on this site.

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Cranberry Waldorf

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2011

Only reason this rates 4 stars instead of 5: I think the added sweeteners (vanilla yogurt, white sugar) are overkill when you already have such wonderful naturally sweet fruits as the main ingredients. I used vanilla flavored Greek yogurt, but will switch to plain next time. To suit my own tastes, I added chicken, and a little more salt and pepper (maybe even some curry powder?) would go well with that protein. Definitely a keeper!

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White Chocolate Fudge Cake

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2011

I made this for a birthday party, and it went over pretty well. The cake itself is on the lighter side, with the addition of the egg whites. The frosting is VERY sweet -- and there is a lot of it! -- so I might try leaving out the vanilla next time. Also, I think you could easily make this cake a day ahead; I baked it the same day as the party, but the white chocolate flavor came through stronger when we had some leftover the next day. I do plan on making this again, but with a few adjustments.

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White Chili I

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2010

I made this tonight and was quite impressed! It's definitely worth playing around with spices, since it would be a bit bland as written. Also, as others suggested, I did not completely drain the cannellini beans, which made the chili a bit thicker, as desired. Ground turkey instead of cubed chicken and a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes (will add more next time) were the other major changes. Definitely a keeper!

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Cocktail Meatballs I

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2010

A word of advice: use some sweet Thai chili sauce, NOT Sriracha. The first time I made this (with the sweet chili -- plus garlic and some other additions) it was *phenomenal*. When I went to repeat it yesterday for a party, I decided to try the Sriracha... even just a couple of tablespoons made the sauce so spicy that it was inedible and I had to start over. Such a disappointment, when I know how good it can be with the right chili sauce!

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Cocktail Meatballs III

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2010

I brought this to our family's Christmas Eve get-together and everyone raved. The amount of sauce worked perfectly for a large bag of Mama Lucia's frozen meatballs, which I warmed together in the crock pot. For my own taste, the sauce was a little thick/heavy... but no one else seemed to think so, so 5 stars it is! I did add the juice of 1 lemon, just to give it a little pep, which worked well.

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Mushy Peas I

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2010

Delish! Yes, you have to like peas... but if you do, you're sure to enjoy this. I used a stick blender, rather than a food processor, which worked just fine, and half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Yum.

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Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar and Capers

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2010

Excellent! This will definitely be making regular appearances on our dinner table. I used a really strong balsamic vinegar, and as it was cooking, I was afraid the sauce might overpower the dish... but it turned out fantastic! Paired great with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes. Also, I used a gluten-free flour blend with no issue.

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Roasted Vegetables

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2010

Roasting veggies doesn't really require a recipe, once you have a sense of how to do it -- but the addition of the lemon flavor suggested here is just phenomenal! This is my favorite way to do veggies now, with plenty of fresh lemon juice, grated zest, and even the addition of lemon pepper. Using *fresh* herbs really adds to the character of the dish... and your kitchen will smell AMAZING as the mixture sits and then roasts. YUM!

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Famous Butter Chicken

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2010

I'm glad so many others here liked this recipe, but it just didn't do it for my family. I did try to jazz it up with extra garlic and herbs for seasoning, as others had suggested, and it certainly did smell wonderful while cooking... but the end result was just kind of ordinary. Yes, the chicken was moist... just not very tasty. I must be missing something, I guess!

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Simple Pasta Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

A simple, yummy pasta salad. I have made this for a bunch of different events and always have people asking for the recipe. I like to use halved cherry tomatoes, for their sweetness, as well as a really good shaved parmesan (and lots of it!). You can experiment with different Italian dressings to find a flavor that suits you; I usually just go with whatever is on sale (!), but I'm not picky, and I don't think you could go wrong. Presuming you make this ahead of time, I would suggest reserving some dressing to mix in just before serving -- or even adding extra, as I have -- as the pasta will soak up a lot of it. I also add more parmesan when I give it a final toss, for added texture. This recipe is kind o a no-brainer, as it's just so easy and good. It's a staple in my repertoire!

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Sweet Sausage 'n' Beans

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

Wanted to like it, but just did. not. at. all. Different strokes for different folks -- but this was NOT for us. I ended up ordering a pizza. Thank goodness I had only made this for my family and not company... I will not attempt this one again. Sorry.

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15-Minute Dinner Nachos Supreme

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

This is a keeper! What I do to make it work: cut back on the rice (by at least half), add black or red beans and corn, and spice as desired. To serve this, I just put out the pot and let everyone do what they want: some scoop it up with tortilla chips, some load it into a soft flour tortilla for a faux burrito, I like to use it as filler for taco salad, just adding shredded lettuce, sour cream, and a few crunched up tortilla chips. Very versatile, and yummy. In NO WAY authentic Mexican, but an easy, (relatively) healthy, filling meal. And be prepared: this recipe makes a ton of food!

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Turkey Burger Pie

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

Easy, but nothing special. Not horrible, but I still won't be making it again, as my family didn't care for it. Just too bland, even when doctored up.

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Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

This is a recipe that is definitely worth trying and playing around with. I added cinnamon, as some suggested, and black beans... A good start, but need to keep playing. :)

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Slow Cooker Tamale Pie

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

Followed the recipe as written and we enjoyed it, but all agreed that there was WAY too much cornbread! And we like our bread, but the ratio of bread layer to meat layer was just totally out of proportion, IMHO. Also, while yummy, this is really nothing like a tamale... more like a kind of Mexicali shepard's pie, with the cornbread replacing the mashed potatoes.

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