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Buttermilk Scones

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2011

excellent basic recipe. I jazzed it up with cloves and cardamom, dried cherries (soak first), chocolate chunks and 2 tbl white sugar

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Crustless Spinach Quiche

Reviewed: May 9, 2011

Very good! I added 1 chopped leak, garlic and fresh basil- adding some non fat cream also gives it some richness. I served it with roasted baby potatos and garlic and steamed veggies- YUMMY!!!!

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This was very good. I threw in a few raspberries with the blueberries . I used water down lemon juice ( 50/50)- which gave it the tart taste I like. I doubled the biscuit part for better coverage. I added cinnamon, nutmeg and that was also very good!

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Fresh Herbed Halibut

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

Ditto with the oil. Needs very little. I put just a bit in ( Tablespoon) and got happy with the lemon juice, dill and garlic and fresh pepper. I put in in my toaster ( broil setting)oven for 15 min but really 12 min would have been fine. It ws very nice.

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Apple Oatmeal Cookies I

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008

Very good- nice quick breakfast cookie.

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Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008

The texture was great as was the flavour but will add a lot more ginger next time. It was more of a spice cookie- very nice but not super gingery-which is what I'd like- but will make it again as the softness was just right!!

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Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008

This was very good. I would like the broth to be thicker-which I will do next time. I added green beans and swiss chard, carrots, onions and peas as that was what I had. I added herb de provence ( nice blend of spices) and coarse pepper. I also used leftover chicken. I did not have parsely for the dumplings- but cilantro worked- did not need quite all of the milk for the dumplimgs either.

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Shelly's Meat Curry

Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2008

I liked it. My boyfriend so-so. It is really a stew with curry flavour- nice comfort food. We added lots of veggies: eggplant, mushrooms, zuchini,cauliflower and lots of garlic. Added curry powder as we did not have cardomon. Taste better warmed up the following day

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Easy Cheese and Garlic Scones

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2008

Good. I used the extra butter and less milk and lower oven as suggested ( took 10 min longer). I added thyme and rosemary and a bit more cheese. I did not roll it out- I just formed it in my hands and it turned out quite nicely- Flavour and texture .

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Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2008

I liked it as did my boyfriend. I used half an onion and added two tablespoons of pesto to sub for mozz cheese as I only had parm cheese on hand. It took closer to 35 minutes. Oh, and I cooked it all in one pot. I sauteed onions with olive oil in the pot and then added the risotto. Oh, and I added a bit

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Easy Morning Glory Muffins

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2008

Excellent. I did 1/2 cup of oil and 1/2 cup unsweetned applesauce as suggested. Also, added nutmeg and clove. I was very generous with the raisons and held back a bit with the coconut. Also used all whole wheat flour and 1 cup of brown sugar. Very moist. And yummy. A keeper

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'Out of Salad Dressing' Salad Dressing

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008

tasty,fast...added garlic powder and some cumin just added milk to get the texture I like. Will make again.

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Kickin' Meatballs

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

Needs hot sauce but overall, very nice

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Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar)

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

This was bland watery and not very inviting

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Chicken Wings

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2007

There were none left...

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Kickin' Collard Greens

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2007

I had never cooked collard greens before. But I missed them. Always thought it was a hassle to make. But this is easy and VERY good. I bought extra thick bacon...nice.

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