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Pear Crumble

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2012

Great recipe for using up ripe pears! Easy to make, yet the nuts and spices add depth of flavor. I absolutely love the ginger and nutmeg. For nuts, I used walnuts. I tripled the recipe (lots of pears!) and it turned out great, although cooking time was increased, of course. Thanks!

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Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Banana Pancakes

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

Wonderful recipe. Made a nice batter and filling, slightly nutty and crunchy pancakes. I added a little wheat germ as well, but that was my only change. Served with real maple syrup and sliced bananas. Will definitely keep this one on file. Thank you for sharing!!

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Apple, Cranberry, and Pear Crisp

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2011

Oh, this is wonderful! Easy and delicious. I did not use the specific apples and pears mentioned. I did sub raisins for cranberries as well as I was afraid if it was too tart my little ones would not go for it. Anyway, it was so yummy with a buttery, crispy crust. Thanks!

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Traditional Macaroni and Cheese

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2011

Easy and delicious. I don't make mac and cheese from scratch very often, but when I do it was always with a white sauce involving flour and whisking. I'm now sold on this method: evap milk and cornstarch. Nice and creamy, but super-fast!

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Toads in the Hole I

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2011

I grew up in New Zealand, where British recipes are common. Toad in the Hole was something we eagerly gobbled up as kids! This recipe was enjoyed in our house here in the US. (Being vegetarian, I did use Tofurkey's Topsail Ale Beer Brats - they are awesome and meat-free!) It didn't produce quite the results I'd hoped for though. Although I took care with my batter prep, hoping to produce a nice, fluffy "pudding," the finished product was quite dense. Although it puffed up, it didn't puff up enough to cover the sausages. However, as I said we did enjoy it!

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Italian Stewed Tomatoes

Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2011

Great recipe! Thanks. I had a large box of tomatoes, all ripe, to use up. Wasn't in the mood for a pasta sauce but knew I had to do something to cook them down before they went bad. This fit the bill. I omitted the green bell pepper (didn't have one). I used fresh-frozen basil instead of dried. Served over rice and beans. Recommended.

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Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2011

Great recipe. Easy to make! I used cider vinegar instead of white. Thanks for sharing!

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Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2011

Wow, amazing. VERY sweet. Great recipe!!

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Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2011

My first time making pineapple upside down cake. Wonderful recipe! Followed the instructions exactly (but pineapple was cut into chunks, not rings) and made no substitutions. Oh, I included all 3 egg yolks b/c hate to waste anything. Turned out beautifully. Wish I'd had some ice cream to go with it!!

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Blueberry Cream Muffins

Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2011

Very nice recipe! I cut the sugar just a little: from 2 cups to 1 3/4 cups, and upped the blueberries from 2 cups up to 3 cups. I also used Greek-style fat-free yogurt instead of sour cream.

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Brown Rice, Broccoli, Cheese and Walnut Surprise

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2011

Yum! Nice combination of crunchy and chewy, with good colors too. I doubled the garlic and used regular brown rice (not instant). I also used two packs of frozen chopped broccoli for a total of 20 ounces (1 and 1/4 pound). My one mistake was to increase the cheese to perhaps 2 cups (double what the recipe called for) as I was afraid it would be too bland, but in so doing I am afraid I upped the calories by quite a bit. 1 1/2 cups might be better. (Say, 1 cup mixed in and 1/2 a cup on top if you're putting it in the oven like I did?) I combined all in a casserole dish, sprinkled lightly with cheese and some of the walnuts (chopped) and baked in a 350F oven. Took it out and left it on the stovetop to cool while I went to the gym and it kept very well for dinner when we got home! Thanks for sharing this healthy recipe!

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Southwestern Bean and Rice Salad

Reviewed: May 23, 2011

Yum. Loved it. A nice way to use black olives and they go very well with the beans, I found. I did not have any green pepper, but I added finely shredded carrots instead. Also used parsley instead of cilantro. Add a green salad and you have a nice meat-free meal.

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Eggplant with Mushroom Stuffing

Reviewed: May 23, 2011

Great idea and very pretty on the plate. I did find it a tad bland, however. If I do this again I would mix the stuffing with a red pasta sauce and/or pasta and/or sausage and/or extra cheese. That's just me though. My husband loved his just as is!

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Garlic Carrots

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2011

Thanks for a great idea. It's a quick and easy way to get carrots on the dinner table, and how refreshing to have a break from the usual sweetened carrot recipes!

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Sauteed Swiss Chard with Parmesan Cheese

Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2011

This is a keeper! Easy and so delicious. We chomped our way through a huge amount of fresh chard from our garden thanks to this recipe.

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Broccoli Corn Casserole

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2011

What an easy way to serve broccoli! I used fresh broccoli. I also added a couple handfuls of frozen corn in addition to the creamed corn. I also used only 1/4 cup of butter. The stuffing on top remained a bit dry, but that didn't bother us at all. We liked the crunch. Thanks!

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Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2010

Wonderful! I made it with canned pumpkin b/c I was out of sweet potato. We both loved it! Easy and delicious. A great way to get more sweet potato (or pumpkin!) in your diet, too.

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Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2010

I made this tonight for dinner and we loved it!! It was fast and also nice and easy. I used shredded Parmesan and that worked fine, but I'd be curious to try it with the gouda. The toasted sunflower seeds was a scrumptious and unexpected touch that added a delicious crunch. The cheese made things nice and creamy. I highly recommend at least doubling the recipe to get enough. I will definitely be making this again! Thank you for sharing!!

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Strawberry Spinach Salad I

Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2010

Delicious and healthy! I love the combination of crunchy nuts with fresh fruits and veggies. I used 1/4 c sugar and that was more than sweet enough for my tastes. I also used a can of mandarin slices as I was out of strawberries. I used cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. Nice!

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The Best Meatballs

Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2010

Wow! My husband and I loved these. It takes a little time to prepare these homemade meatballs, but it's so worth the effort. I am vegetarian so I substituted veggie breakfast patties. These are extremely salty already, so I didn't need to season the mixture at all. The addition of cheese takes the flavor up to Delicious. I used good-quality Parmesan and Romano, grated myself, and I recommend it as a splurge if you're cooking these for adults who will appreciate it - the cheap pre-grated stuff just cannot compare. Enjoy!

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