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Easy Chili I

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2012

I could only give it 4 stars since I changed it up a bit. I added extra bell pepper, an extra clove of garlic and an extra tablespoon of chili powder. I also added an extra 1/2 tsp. of cumin. In place of the jalapeno I added a can of rotel, which gave it just enough heat for us since we like spicy food. With my modifications, this is a 5 star recipe.

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Black Bean And Corn Salad II

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2009

I absolutely loved this salad! I only had one can of black beans, so I also added a can of garbanzo beans. I only added half of a red bell pepper and added a finely diced jalapeno with the seeds removed. The last thing I did diffently is I added grape tomatoes cut in half instead of regular tomato. This salad is so light and refreshing, I'll definitely be making it again!

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Yellow Squash Casserole

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2009

We absolutely loved this recipe! Followed it exactly except added a little garlic and a little extra onion and it was delicious!

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Best Tuna Casserole

Reviewed: May 4, 2009

This was very good, but I did add about a half cup of sour cream and a little milk so it wouldn't be dry. Also, I added some garlic-pepper seasoning and a little cayenne pepper. I didn't have any potato chips, so I just used some plain dry bread crumbs. I think it would've been even better with the potato chips though.

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Pineapple Enchiladas

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2009

Like others suggested, I used 1 cup of sour cream and I added a can of diced green chilis for extra flavor. I drained the pineapple and and I used a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, which gave it a nice flavor. I used corn tortillas and I fried them lightly in oil for 1 second and drained on paper towels, and then dipped them in the sauce. I uncovered it during the last 10 minutes of baking and this worked out great. We really enjoyed this dish!

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Cheese Enchiladas

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2009

I find it's much easier to roll a corn tortilla when you lightly fry it in oil for a second on each side, Then drain it on paper towels. After they've cooled a little bit, then dip them in sauce. Also, me personally, I prefer the already-made enchilada sauce in the can. It already has flavor and you can get hot, medium or mild. You definitely need twice as much cheese and using fresh mushrooms is best. I used sliced green onions and added a can of diced green chilis. These enchiladas are amazing!

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Stuffed Green Peppers

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008

This stuffed pepper recipe was wonderful! I did make a few changes after reading other reviews, though. I used brown instead of white rice. I added a bag of frozen veggie meat crumbles, I used grated pepperjack cheese instead of swiss because we like our food to be a little spicy. Also, instead of using tomato sauce, I used a can of spaghetti sauce to add extra flavor. The only things I'd do differently next time is to add more cheese than I did and either use bigger peppers or an extra one because I had a bit of filling left over. These were great and my husband even loved them!

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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2008

This was so good! I recently became a vegetarian, and I was craving tortilla soup that didn't have chicken in it and so I thought I would try this recipe. Like others, I used only 2T of cumin. Instead of the 3 cans of chili peppers, I used two cans of rotel with lime and cilantro. I also added a can of black beans along with the corn to add some protein. It came out a little spicy-hot with the two cans of rotel, so maybe one would be better for people who don't want it so hot. We loved it though, and I'll definitely be making this again and again. Thanks for posting this!

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Asparagus, Feta and Couscous Salad

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2008

This turned out really good, but I did a few things differently after reading other reviews. I grilled the asparagus, which gave it a very nice flavor. I added some sliced green onions. I only used about 4 oz. of feta, which I'm glad I did because I think the full amount would be too much. Also, instead of adding the vinegar and oil, I just drizzled on a little balsamic vinaigrette dressing instead. This was a very yummy dish! I'd definitely make this again and again.

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Doggy Meatloaf with Vegetables

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2008

Going by my dogs' reactions, this was a 5 star recipe! The only changes I made after reading other reviews was I boiled and mashed the potato and added it in the mix and I added cooked brown rice instead of the oats and wheat germ. I didn't cook the pieces of potato, carrots and celery around the sides. Also, I did mine in two regular-sized muffin tins sprayed with cooking spray for about 50 min. I'll be freezing all the extras. The dogs sure loved it!

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Pizza Dip

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2008

This dip is so good! I mixed in about 1 cup of sour cream with the pizza sauce, and then I added finely chopped green pepper, mushrooms and black olives. I also sprinkled on some Mrs. Dash extra spicy seasoning and it gave it extra flavor. I didn't add the pepperoni or the onion, but I think next time I'll try it with some onion.

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Rainbow Pasta Salad I

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008

I put my own spin this recipe and everyone loved it. I followed the recipe except I used grilled red pepper, zuchini, and squash. I used one can of sliced black olives and about a cup of sliced grape tomatoes. Also, the dressing I used was red pepper vinaigrette with parmesan and I also added extra seasonings and more parmesan. I like that you can change this recipe around to your liking.

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Cherry Pie IV

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2008

I only gave this 4 stars because I didn't make the crust. The filling, though, was out of this world! I used 4 cups of tart cherries from a tree and it took me about an hour to pit them. I followed the rest of the recipe and it turned out great! The amount of sugar and the almond extract offset the tartness of the cherries and the juice jelled up nicely instead of being too liquidy. Next time, though, I'll double the filling because my pie plate is big. Thanks for the great recipe!

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Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2008

This is very similar to the way I make enchilada casserole. I boil then shred the chicken breasts, I dip tortillas in hot oil for a second on each side to soften, then drain on paper towels, I dip the tortillas in the enchilada sauce and layer them and then I mix sour cream with the chicken and put a layer of that followed with cheese, and then I reapeat the layers, ending with tortillas on the top. I also sprinkle a little cilantro between the layers for extra flavor. After baking we cut this into squares and serve with sour cream, diced tomatoes, black olives and cilantro on top. So yummy!

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Seafood Pasta Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2008

This was very good! I added extra mayo, milk, salt and pepper, and I also added a pound of cut up shrimp. I think this would be really good with some Old Bay, green onions and black olives for some extra flavor.

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Coconut Bon Bons

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2008

Definitely put dough in freezer for an hour or so, and it helps to freeze the little dough balls on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper before dipping them in chocolate. I like dipping mine in the melted candy wafers you use for candy making, and I prefer to use white instead of chocolate. It also helps to place the dough balls on a fork and dip into the white chocolate, sliding the fork against the side of the bowl to get the excess off and place on waxed paper. Depending on the holiday, I'll sprinkle little candy decos on them before the chocolate firms up to make them prettier. Like Valentine sprinkles, or Christmas ones. Just a few suggestions.

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Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2008

These were absolutley delicious! I followed recipe except I halfed it because it was just for hubby and me. I used sharp cheddar and only boiled jalapenos for 2 min. because we like it hot. Added finely sliced green onion along with the bacon bits on the top. Baked for 10 min. and only a little of the filling came out. We'll definitely make these again and again!

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Florentine Artichoke Dip

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2008

This is a great starting recipe, but with other reviewers' advice, this is what I did: I used the recommended amounts of spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, parmesan and lemon juice. I used one 8 ounce block of cream cheese, 1/4 cup mayo and 1/4 cup sour cream. I also stirred in a little cayenne pepper. I also added in one packet of Lipton vegetable soup and dip mix and I think this is what did the trick for adding the extra flavor that it needed. It came out perfect for our taste this way. I really think that soup mix is the "missing link" in this recipe. :o)

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

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

This salad is so good and it makes you feel good knowing you're eating something good for you. After reading the reviews, I decided to cut the sugar in half, which I'm glad I did or otherwise I think it would be too sweet. I didn't have any walnuts, so I used toasted slivered almonds, and that tasted fine. Definitely use the fresh squeezed juice instead of the one from concentrate. Great combination of flavors!

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Sugar Cookie Glaze

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

I used this on my sugar cookies and I found it to be a little too thin and I had to redip my cookies after it dried. I think it would work out better to add more powdered sugar to thicken it up a little. I thickened it up a whole lot after I was done glazing the cookies and put it into a frosting bag with a fine round tip ( I also added food color ) and I piped on the details I wanted and this turned out great! I also added a little vanilla to it because I found it to be a little bland as is. I think next time, also, I'll try it with milk instead of water. Update: I thickened it quite a bit this time, but it was still flowy enough to dip the cookies and this worked out much better. It coated them better and it dried clearer and shinier. Also, I put it in a glass pie plate so I could fit some of my bigger cookies in there. I still just used water; didn't try it with milk in the glaze. Lastly, I do double the recipe, otherwise it's not enough and do stir the glaze before dipping each cookie.

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