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Pumpkin Raisin Scones

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2011

Very nice taste and super easy to make. I did not give this a 5 star rating because I really really really didn't want anything Cakey. I specifically wanted to make scones. If I knew it was going to be this way I would have saved myself quite a bit of time and put the batter in some muffin pans. This recipe as is would make a very tender and tasteful pumpkin muffin that I would easily rate as 5 stars. However this is NOT the consistency of scones :-( Really disappointed... they resemble large spongey cookies :-(

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Skillet Ham, Cabbage and Potatoes

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2011

added celery to the onions, and also added bacon bits, and garlic powder. Substituted cajun seasoning for season salt & added extra ham. Very easy, quick dish, and easy to modify/personalize. A keeper! Thanks for sharing.

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Moist Cinnamon Rolls

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2010

Really nice taste, and texture. I used regular All-purpose white flour, plus 3 tsp of baking powder instead of using the bread flour (didn't have any). Turned out fabulous. If you're not a big fan of nuts, I would recommend skipping the 1 cup of chopped nuts that go on the outside... Thanks for sharing a great recipe.

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Key Largo Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2010

I was really really hesitant about trying this recipe based on some of the reviews, but decided to give it a chance, and decide for myself. I honestly don't know what all the bad reviews were about. If you enjoy key limes, you will find this cake delicious. I did not use the glaze. I also chose to bake it in the stainless steel bowl that comes with the kitchenaid mixer, and increased the bake time by about a half an hour or so. The cake was very moist since it was baked in a deep bowl, and I just cut a slight bit off the top layer because it was a bit too brown for my taste. I then and inverted the cake onto a plate, frosted it, and decorated it. I ended up with a very cool ball shaped cake. It was delicious. Again, I did not use the glaze, so maybe with the glaze it would be too strong of a taste. but for me it's a keeper. Thanks for sharing. I encourage others to take the recipe, experiment with it, and with a few minor adjustments, you can really be creative with it. For someone with no cooking experience, you may not have the ability to modify the instructions to make it work PERFECTLY, so for that reason I rated it a four. For taste however, I give it a five.

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Jenny's Black Forest Cake

Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2010

Fantastic recipe. Very very very easy to put together with excellent results. I substituted home-canned cherries & made the filling with them (added cornstarch & sugar); then I added some homemade berry liqueur, and it turned out magnificent. Great recipe if you've never made a black forest cake before. Thanks for sharing!

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Fish and Chips

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2010

This is a terrific recipe to "make your won" add whatever spices you would like to suit your taste, and it turns out absolutely perfect. Another example of less being more! Hard to believe such an incredibly simple recipe could turn out such a great product. Thanks for sharing a definite keeper.

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Fat Free Tartar Sauce

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2010

really easy, and tasty too. Thanks for sharing!

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French Beef Stew

Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2010

Very easy to prepare, and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. The end result is fabulous, and was a big hit in our home. Thanks for sharing!

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Bratwurst Potato Skillet

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

really easy recipe, with a nice taste. I was hesitant about it, but it really did turn out well, and was very filling. Worth a try.

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Roasted Sherry Duck

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

This was really incredible. I paused several times when I noticed there was no salt in the ingredients, and I had serious doubts about how that would go over... I was so pleasantly surprised! the taste is wonderful. You can appreciate the true taste of the duck, and the rosemary was just the icing on the cake. I used a large Mulard Duck Breast, and adjusted the recipe down to 2 servings. Warning, be careful when adjusting the recipe, because the actual preparation instructions include quantities that correspond to the amount of servings in the original recipe. No harm really, you may just have leftover rub or sherry that you won't use. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT (at least to me anyway :-) Thanks for sharing!

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Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

Fabulous recipe! They turned out slightly crisp and chewy at the same time. perfect texture. The only change I made was I used premium bittersweet chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips. I believe it made a world of difference. Absolutely exquisite. A definite keeper. Thanks for sharing!

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A-Number-1 Banana Cake

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

Absolutely fabulous. wouldn't change anything. The buttermilk gives it the right amount if moisture. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect; not to mention a complete hit. Someone bought the whole thing at a local bake sale!! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!

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Sweet Mustard Chicken Bake

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009

Great recipe. Another big hit. The only reason it wasn't a 5 for me is because the chicken itself (beyond the taste of the sauce) needed something IMO... maybe a slight sprinkling of salt? Not sure, but if you prefer your meat to be well seasoned, you may need to modify the recipe to suit your own taste buds. It's a fabulous recipe as is though. Thanks for sharing.

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Ed Zieba's Famous Family Pork Chops

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009

HUGE hit. These pork chops were mentioned for days after. I created a dry rub for the chops using sea salt, black pepper, dry mustard, lemon pepper, and a hint of rosemary, and added chopped carrots to the pot. The pork chops were incredibly tender, and so very tasty. Huge hit for a very simple recipe! This is certainly a keeper, and a recipe that allows for a lot of individuality. Experiment with it, and make it your own. Thanks for sharing a wonderful basic recipe. So much better than frying...

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Flatlander Chili

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

I didn't have tomato juice, so I substituted V8 vegetable cocktail instead. I was a bit worried just looking at it in the pot,becasue I thought it would be too thin or that it would not come out right; but it was absolutely tasty! I served it with savoury muffins, and an array of fresh chopped cilantro, minced green onions, sour cream, & shredded cheddar cheese. The cilantro really brought out the flavours,and this is definitely a keeper for our home. it was a big hit. Thanks for a great recipe

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Maryland Pumpkin Seeds

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

Really nice twist. The seasoning gave it a interesting blend of flavors. If I try this again, I will soak the seeds before roasting them to make them more plump. I didn't soak them, so the seeds were very small & hard to separate from the shell,but yummy anyways :-)

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Savory Breakfast Muffins

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

Thanks for sharing a nice recipe. These were great. I even froze some of them for a quick on the go "breakfast". I can pop one in the microwave for 20 seconds or so, and run out the door with it! I added organic flax seed to mine, so they were a bit more dense, but it gave them a really nice texture as well. They're nice with butter, and easy to feed to small children. Certainly worth a try. I think this recipe has great potential for personalizing with your favorites grains or even nuts etc.

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Tomato-Rosemary Pan Sauce

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008

Thanks for an easy and tasty recipe! I tried this with red wine, and I worried the wine would overpower the taste, but it actually seemed to enhance the other flavors! very tasy. Thanks for sharing!

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Almond Crusted Pork with Apple-Rosemary Sauce

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008

Thanks for sharing a greast recipe. I didn't have any apples in the house, so I couldn't try the sauce recommended, but it still turned out well, and I enjoyed it. I endd up making another type of Rosemary sauce using the juices from the pan. I couldn't give it a five only because I used the calculator to adjust the serving size, and I ended up with too much of the almond mixture for the amount of meat I had. In any case, this recipe has great potential for modifications,and i'll definitely be trying it again; next time with the yummy sounding apple sauce! I also cut up some zucchini, and coated them in bread crumbs, and stuffed the tenderloin with it. I rubbed the extra almond mixture inside the pocket before stuffing it. Yummy!

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Holland Boterkoek

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2008

This was very easy to make! I was however uncertain about whether it was the correct texture since I had never had it before. After removing it from the pan and cutting it, my fears were allayed. I enjoyed this quick recipe, and although I really like the taste of Almond, in my opinion, the almond taste was really overwhelming. Our dinner guest was openly verbal about it being too "almondy" :-( The texture however is really interesting, and nice for munching! I will definitely try this again, but I will significantly decrease the amount of Almond extract. In my opinion just a hint of almond would make this the perfect coffee time treat. Thanks for sharing!

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