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N'Awlins Stuffed Bell Peppers

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2011

I didn't care for this recipe. I'm from South Louisiana as well, but these aren't like any stuffed peppers I've ever had. The flavor was an odd mix, like the cook couldn't decide whether to make stuffed peppers or gumbo. I won't bother to change it... I'll just start over.

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Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2011

My preference was 1/4 teaspoon of 5 Spice powder instead of the cinnamon, but this was an awesome recipe. The changes I made (omitting onion and adding minced garlic instead of garlic powder) were not because it wasn't delicious as written, but simply because my family likes these things. It earned a full 5 stars just as it is!

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Hoisin Pork Stir Fry

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2011

Fantastic!! Whole family loved this; will definitely be making it regularly. The only changes I made were to add a small amount of chicken broth to loosen the sauce, and I subbed 1 tsp of chilli pepper paste for the cayenne pepper. My family likes the baby corn so I added a can of that as well. It was fine without any changes and worthy of the whole 5 stars as is. Will try it with chicken breast next time.

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Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2010

I was blown away by the taste of these four simple ingredients! I sliced and stir-fried the pork because my broiler is iffy, and taking the advice of other reviewers, I cooked some rice to go with the dish. Amazing! This will be among my regulars from here on.

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Yellow Squash Casserole

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2010

This recipe is exactly what I've been looking for! Like another reviewer did, I added bacon because I love bacon with squash. I sauteed the onion in the drippings, then lightly sauteed the squash before adding water. Instead of using more butter for the top, I sprayed it with butter-flavor Pam. My picky teenage daughter ate a huge serving. THAT is worth five stars in itself! I'd give it ten stars if I could. Great recipe!!

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Yellow Squash Casserole

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2010

This recipe is exactly what I've been looking for! Like another reviewer did, I added bacon because I love bacon with squash. I sauteed the onion in the drippings, then lightly sauteed the squash before adding water. Instead of using more butter for the top, I sprayed it with butter-flavor Pam. My picky teenage daughter ate a huge serving. THAT is worth five stars in itself! I'd give it ten stars if I could. Great recipe!!

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Spanish Rice with Bacon

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2010

I'm sure it was good as written, but knowing my family's tastes I made adjustments. I added 1/4 tsp each of cumin, black pepper and saffron, and 1 tbl minced garlic, used canned tomatoes and sliced jalapenos, added one beef bouillion cube, and 2 small bay leaves. It was great. I couldn't give it 5 stars because it needed help even as written, but was a good enough starter recipe. With a few adjustments, it turned out fantastic, definitely rating a good solid 4.

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Emily's Famous Chili

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2010

This is the best chili recipe I've found in 35 years of searching! I doubled the garlic, omitted the chipotle peppers (it was quite hot enough!) and the flour, as I prefer my chili a bit less thick. I had dried pinto beans on hand, so I cooked them separately, unseasoned, and added them with the liquid, plus one can of kidney beans without liquid (yucky canned taste). The result was a home run! I served it with grated sharp cheddar, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

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Man Loaf (Variation of the Meatloaf)

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2010

This artery-clogger is worth the time, effort, and adverse effects on your health. A far departure from the drab, traditional meatloaf, the manloaf has everything a man, or my teenage daughter, would love in a meal, with none of the fussy extras. I love the added kick of jalapenos, but in fact the recipe needs no improvement.

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Man Loaf (Variation of the Meatloaf)

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2010

This artery-clogger is worth the time, effort, and adverse effects on your health. A far departure from the drab, traditional meatloaf, the manloaf has everything a man, or my teenage daughter, would love in a meal, with none of the fussy extras. I love the added kick of jalapenos, but in fact the recipe needs no improvement.

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Robust Garlic Baked Chicken

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2010

As delicious as this recipe sounded, it just didn't work for me. Like many reviewers, I halved the butter, as a whole cup would have been too much. The idea was a good one, and certainly placing the butter mixture beneath the skin helped, but all the flavor was on the surface and none on the deeper meat. Overall, another bland bird.

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Baked Pork Chops I

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2010

I'd give it a higher rating for flavor, but the gooey crust was a definite turnoff. My husband and kids barely touched it after I spent so much time and effort making this dish. Nice try, but I'd have to go with either fried and crispy, or baked in sauce... not both.

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Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2010

Very easy and delicious! And without the usual 10-day wait, which is an added bonus. This time, I halved the sugar and replaced it with Splenda, since hubby is diabetic and I'm borderline. I'm sure going all Splenda would be fine too. Used cider vinegar because I prefer the taste of it to white. No green peppers this time--only because I didn't have room for anything more in the jars!!

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Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2010

This was a good eggplant dish, although I found the vinegar flavor a bit overwhelming. In doubling the sauce, as recommended by several reviewers, I had to dilute the vinegar with more soy sauce. I used brown sugar instead of white, and since I was unable to find chili oil, used chili paste with a bit of red pepper flakes. Not nearly as spicy as I'd hoped for, but I'll adjust it next time. (We like spicy!) But to compare this to P.F. Chang's eggplant dish, as some reviewers did--well, that's quite a stretch. Also, I didn't let the eggplant sit in water for 30 minutes. I simply salted them and let them sit in a colander in the sink for that time, to remove excess water and bitterness.

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Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2010

This recipe was a home run!! The only real change I made was in the assembly. Instead of rolling them individually, I layered 6 softened tortillas, then the chicken, cheese, and remaining tortillas. I poured the sauce over it and sprinkled with chopped red onion instead of putting the onion inside the mix. This recipe is by far the best chicken enchilada recipe I have EVER tasted. Better than my favorite Mexican restaurant. It's that good!

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Mahogany Chicken Wings

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2010

These are amazing! I made a few minor changes to suit my family's tastes, but overall this is a winner. (Doubled up on the garlic, used 1 tsp ginger puree, and added a lot more chili paste for added kick.) And I took one review's advice and baked them in the sauce. Also, I removed the tips but didn't split the sections. They were very moist and tender and the tops were crispy. This is a new family favorite!

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Emily's Famous Chili

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2009

This is the best chili recipe I've found in 35 years of searching! I doubled the garlic, omitted the chipotle peppers (it was quite hot enough!) and the flour, as I prefer my chili a bit less thick. I had dried pinto beans on hand, so I cooked them separately, unseasoned, and added them with the liquid, plus one can of kidney beans without liquid (yucky canned taste). The result was a home run! I served it with grated sharp cheddar, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

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Grilled Eggplant Moussaka

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2009

I can't praise this recipe enough! I made it exactly as written because I wanted to get an authentic flavor. What I got was a masterpiece! I preferred the grilled vegetables to fried. My family LOVED this dish, and I know I'll be making it again soon. It's well worth the time and effort to make it right, with no shortcuts.

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Apple Crisp II

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

This is a delicious recipe as is, but I tweaked it a bit and was very pleased with the results--as are all the people who've tried it. I used 6 Granny Smith apples, doubled the amount of cinnamon and added a scant teaspoon of ground cloves, then tossed the apples with the sugar-spice mixture. I divided the apples between 2 smaller baking dishes, used 1/4 cup water in each--which I found was a perfect amount once the dishes had cooled to room temp. I doubled the recipe for the crumble and added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the mix. I'd planned to cut in the butter, but in my rush to soften the butter, I had half melted and half softened, so I cut in the softened chunks. Very nice results!

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Pumpkin Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

Excellent recipe. I read the first few reviews and made some modifications to the original, and now I have something that I can't wait to make and serve to my overseas guests tomorrow!! I used half white sugar and half dark brown sugar, used fresh pumpkin simply because this area doesn't have any canned, added a cup of coarsely chopped walnuts, 1 Tbl of vanilla, and a teaspoon of ground allspice, and reduced the cloves by half. I baked it in a bundt pan and was surprised that it was done in just one hour. Baking is not my strong suit, but you'd never know it by my pumpkin bread!!

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