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Excellent tagine. I used all the ingredients and made as directed. The result was tender and incredibly flavorful. I'm sure this recipe will be on our table frequently. Thank you, BenevolentEmpress for submitting the recipe. Very yummy tagine!!

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Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

Reviewed: May 22, 2010

Very tasty salad! I reduced the sugar by half after reading the comments of others. I also used a fig balsamic vinegar. With those changes, the citrus dressing was very good.

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Country Apple Dumplings

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2010

We really enjoyed this yummy dessert warm from the oven with creamy vanilla ice cream. What a treat! I'm sure to make this one again and again.

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Harvest Pork Stew

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2010

I made according to the directions except for 3 things. I doubled the amount of rosemary & sage. I used cubed rutabaga instead of potato, and, instead of 3 c. of chocken broth, I used 2 c. chicken broth and 1 1/2 c. of riesling wine. I'm quite pleased with the result and can't wait to share it with my family.

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Vietnamese/Chinese Pork Chops

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2010

I really like trying new recipes, and my family is far from finicky about trying whatever I put before them. I'm giving the recipe one star because it's the lowest option. This recipe doesn't deserve it though.

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Pecan-Crusted Catfish with White Cheddar Grits

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2010

I made the recipe as directed. The fish was probably worthy of three stars, but the grits definitely were not. I don't make grits often, so I followed proportions and directions given in the recipe. Afterwards I checked the directions on the grits package; it indicates a ratio of 4 parts liquid to 1 part grits. The recipe ratio is 2:1 which makes the grits way too thick. They would never have been the creamy foundation for this fish. I'm tossing this recipe. Once was enough.

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Sweet and Hot Apple Slow Cooker Pork

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2010

Prepared according to the directions, this was good enough to try again. It was only a little spicy; nobody at the table found it at all objectionable heat-wise. Next time I'll try putting the veggies in the crockpot first and use chicken broth instead of water to thicken the gravy which needed a little more flavor. I'll also try using fresh apples with sugar & maybe some cinnamon as others have mentioned. Pork was very tender, cooked on low heat for 7 hours.

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World's Best Pasta Sauce!

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2009

The first time I try a new recipe I usually make it exactly as the recipe states. Then I modify as I think necessary. Tonight I made this sauce. Yummmm! I'm not modifying a thing. It's delicious.

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Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Reviewed: May 24, 2008

I used coconut milk and half & half as well as cornstarch instead of flour as per another reviewer's suggestion. It turned out sooooo delicious. It's the supreme coconut cream pie.

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Chili I

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2007

I'm not looking any further for a great chili recipe after finding this one. Like others I decrease the brown sugar (I use 1/8 c); sometimes I add the jalapenos & sometimes not, depending on whom I'm serving. It has an incredible complexity and depth of flavor. My whole family loves it. It's definitely worth 5 stars in my humble opinion.

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Mrs. Sigg's Peanut Butter Cookies

Reviewed: May 22, 2007

The best peanut butter cookie recipe in the world IMHO! Be careful though. They're addictive! Yummm!!

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Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2007

This soup is elegant, both in taste and appearance. I look forward to making it again and again. Delicious!

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Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2007

By our family standards, this was not a very good soup. I salvaged it with a good bit of shredded cheddar cheese and some added crushed red pepper flakes. It's not a recipe I'll be using again. Sorry!

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Best Ever Tuna Salad

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2005

This was far from the best tuna salad I've ever eaten. I would not prepare it again.

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Buttermilk Rye Bread

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2001

I made this recipe in my bread machine. It turned out very well--nice texture and a light rye bread taste. I agree with Phyllis's mother; it's just about ideal.

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