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Eclairs II

Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2010

My 6 year old son asked me to make these, so I made them with him. It was much easier than I thought! We piped the dough through a large freezer bag and did the same with the pudding filling. I had bought light cream and had a hard time getting the firm consistancy, so when I added it to my pudding it came out more runny than I had wanted. I also just used the Betty Crocker chocolate icing (store bought) for the tops and they turned out great. Will make again but hopefully with a firmer filling inside. Overall very easy to do!

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Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2010

My husband was nervous about these, but was happily surprised! They had great flavor! I used 3 slices of Monteray Jack cheese for each one instead of the cheddar. I also added sliced Hearts of Palm. EXCELLENT. I will make this again!

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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies II

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2010

Instead of using half butter and half shortening, I used a Crisco Butter flavored shortening stick (= 1 cup). These turned out fantastic. I would agree that these are close to the Toll House recipe, but this batch turned out way better. My husband even said so! They weren't flat! (: Thanks for sharing! I will make this again!

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Thai Curry Tofu

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2010

Finally! I have found a recipe that is easy and tastes authentic! This was delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning...nothing too harsh or spicy at all! I would actually say that there was really no spice to it ! I didnt have fresh cilantro on hand but the grocery sells it in a tube (produce section) and I had that, so I used a few squirts of it......perfect....just perfect. I cant wait to make this again! I served it over basmati rice for my husband and I....we polished it off!

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Toronto Pad Thai

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2010

The Tamarind made this dish very tangy...too tangy for our taste. Not sure what could be added to offset that, but I would make it again if there was less tartness.

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Crab Cakes II

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2010

I didnt use the canned crab, but the fresh kind you find in the plastic containers in the seafood/meat counter at the grocery. I followed everything as is with the exception of two things....I used about 1 tsp of Old Bay seasoning and instead of the crackers, I used two pieces of bread (minus the crust) torn into pieces. I took the suggestion of making the dipping sauce with old bay, mayo and ketsup... Together this was delicious!

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Italian Kale

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2010

This was my first time trying Kale. My husband too....and he had seconds the size of a dinner salad! Pretty good....a nice change for greens!

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Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2010

I WAS REALLY EXCITED TO TRY THIS. I found it difficult to keep the breading on while frying. Idealy the taste was good, but the presentation was a mess and quite a hassle. Won't try again.

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Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2010

Super easy and good. I would lessen the sugar though. I found that it really dried out the fudge. I doubled the recipe (following exactly) and put it in a loaf pan. When I cut it it wanted to crumble bc of dryness...still good though.

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Candy Cane Fudge

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2009

So easy, and good too! My husband LOVES this! It is a softer fudge so I don't recommend trying this in a loaf pan. I made it without the candycane pieces and topped it instead with milk chocolate morsels. I also made a chocolate fudge which allowed for a variety of flavors for my guests....everyone was happy!

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Irish Cream Truffle Fudge

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2009

This is fantastic! I made it with a little less Irish Cream so the flavor would be more mild.....EXCELLENT! Family and Friends oooh-ed and aaah-ed!

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Sweet Potato Minestrone

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2009

Good, but sweet. I had a lot of Italian seasoning floating on the top which was fine but seemed excessive. Overall I would say that is was average.

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Peanut Butter Cookies IV

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2009

I made these exactly as the recipe says but took one reviewers advice and put them in my mini muffin pan and topped them with chocolate icing. I took these to work for a function and got raves about how cute and good they were! I must admit, they're easy to eat and hard not to eat a half a dozen at a time! I plan to make these again for a friend's cookie exchange this weekend.

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Extra Easy Pumpkin Cookies

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

Easy and so great for fall. I followed this recipe just as is....but added pecans to the top of them to offset the sofness of the cookie...then drizzled with a confectioners sugar icing. Delish!

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Honey Ginger Carrots

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

Good, but a little buttery. Maybe I didnt add enough carrots. Good though!

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Almond Broccoli Stir-Fry

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

I was looking for something simular to this and decided to use the sauce recipe with what I had on hand. I made the sauce as directed, stir fried a bag of the carrot and broccoli cole slaw (bought in a bag in the salad section of the grocery) then added a cup of brown rice and tossed. I also stir fried some strips of steak as a topper. Came out pretty good! I didnt add the almonds. I bet this would be good with broccoli!

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Pistou Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

This soup has great flavor. I too used chicken broth because it's what I had on hand and added the zucchini with the pasta. I only had the parm. cheese so I didnt use the other...Still good! I wonder if the olive oil could have been less...I think probably so if you want it to be even healthier. Overall this is a good one!

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Pizza Stix

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

So good and so easy! I just used the cheese sticks and some garlic powder so there would be flavor but not too much for my kids testy tastebudds. My husband even loved them! In a matter of minutes they were done....gotta love that on a weeknight!

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Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

Good and easy! I've made this several times. I thought the idea of using katsup instead of opening a full can of tomato sauce was a good idea (and still tasted great). I've tried it both ways and both are good. I also use dried basil instead of fresh.

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Lemon Cream Pasta with Chicken

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

This is a good recipe. After reading some of the comments this is how I made it: I followed the recipe for the noodles and the sauce. I cooked a whole box of mini penne pasta for 10 minutes. I sauted asparagus spears, fresh mushrooms and frozen grilled Tyson chicken strips and then added them to the pasta. I think I also added a little garlic salt. I made this for a dinner party and it seemed to be a hit. I do think I will make it again. The asparagus was key!

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