DiamondGirl amanecer Recipe Reviews (Pg. 1)

Flourless Chocolate Cake I

Reviewed: May 19, 2012

I guess this is the best chocolate cake I`ve ever tried. I made it for my birthday. I wasn`t in lucky with chocolate cakes I`ve made, they usually turned out dry. This is moist, fudgy, rich and delicious. The perfect taste and the texture. I used strong brewed coffee instead of water and beat butter pieces into the chocolate by hand. I suggest that you use boiling water in the oven, because the cake may crack. Mine was ready after 30 min of baking.

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Company Couscous

Reviewed: May 4, 2012

Very good couscous recipe. Followed almost exactly, just used yellow bell pepper instead of red and used regular tomatoes. Only complaint this recipe makes just 3 portions, so next time I will definitely double the recipe.

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Apple Cole Slaw

Reviewed: May 4, 2012

This is a very tasty salad. I didn`t use so much brown sugar, just to taste. And I used 2 cups red cabbage and 1 cup a regular cabbage. Turned out wonderful, everybody wanted for more.

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Mayan Couscous

Reviewed: May 2, 2012

So, let me start by saying I didn`t care for couscous at all. But this recipe completely changed my opinion. This was a delicious, interesting and full of flavor dish that I liked. I didn`t have cilantro, so omitted it and used less beans. Thank you for a great idea, easy to make and tasty, I will use the recipe again.

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Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2012

This is a tasty shrimp recipe. I used fresh parsley instead of dried. Easy to make, flavorful and delicious.

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Garlic Carrots

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2012

I chose this recipe to use up carrots. This is a good, cheap and easy carrot recipe. I substituted regular carrots for baby carrots and used more thyme. Next time I probably will and more garlic and maybe add rosemary.

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Limeabalemon Glaciate

Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2012

This is a very refreshing cocktail for a hot weather. Following the recipe, I realized it needs a little sugar for me. I added 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar and it was perfect. I tried to add a little coconut milk for the next portion and liked it too. The cocktail is close to refreshing iced drinks with fruit flavor that serve some bars at the beach.

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Bailey's Banana Colada

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2012

I loved this cocktail so much. It's a great island drink, reminds me of tropics. I substituted banana syrup for banana liqueur and used coconut milk. I will use this recipe over and over.

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Cinnamon-Raisin Granola

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2012

Good granola recipe with an interesting flavor. I've made granola for the first time, maybe my fault, but mine turned out a little overbaked. Very easy to make and doesn't call for many ingredients.

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Mango Guacamole

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2012

This is a very interesting guacamole. We loved the taste and the texture. Some people mentioned that their guacamole turned out sweet or tart, mine were just perfect. But the taste is a little unusual, you can`t serve this on anything. I guess tortilla chips would be a great thing to serve with, if not the one.

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Frosty Strawberry Squares

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2012

4.5 stars. This is a very interesting and tasty dessert. I had no problems making it. Followed other people suggestions I sliced strawberries finer. I used confectioners` sugar, so didn`t have a problem with the sugar dissolving and cut the sugar to 1/2 cup, because we didn`t like too sweet things. The crust itself is very tasty and compliments the filling perfectly. The filling is good too. You can my this and keep in a freezer as an ice cream. This dessert is like a great strawberry ice cream torte. Actually we liked the dessert but the reason I say just 4.5 stars is that I am not sure the dessert will become a favorite in my house. We, especially my mom, like, but don`t enjoy frozen desserts (except an ice cream). Althought this recipe would be a great thing for a hot summertime weather (maybe I just chose not a right season and the weather to make it). But I will try this dessert in the summer and will have it in my mind for an appropriate occassion.

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Old Fashioned Onion Rings

Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2012

These were very delicious. But I must admit I didn`t like the idea of coating in bread crumbs so much, so the next portion I dipped in flour. Very cheap and easy to make, thanks.

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Bangaladumpa (Potato) Upma Koora

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2012

We loved these potatoes and I guess this dish will be a staple in my family. I didn't use chana dal and used only 2 green chilies. Delicious and easy to make, thanks.

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Tandoori Trout

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2012

This fish was delicious and unique. I don't care for food coloring, so omitted it. The fish turned out spicy and full of flavor. Pretty sure I will use this recipe again.

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Nimakayya (Lemon) Pulihora

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2012

This is a delicious rice recipe, but in my opinion, it needs less turmeric. With 2 teaspoons turmeric the rice turned out more turmeric than lemon. And the rice turned out a little dry for our taste. I used only 3 green peppers and it was enough. And I didn't use cashews. With some modifications it will be a very good recipe. Absolutely easy to make.

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2012

We loved these potatoes. I substituted some herbs the recipe calls for and used what I had on hands. And I used more garlic and olive oil.

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Beer Cheese Soup I

Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2012

Unfortunately, we didn't care for this soup so much. I wanted to taste a beer soup, but it turned out just not our taste. The texture was pretty dense, but the taste a little boring. I didn't use cauliflor and don't think it would make a much difference. I don't think this is a recipe I will be using again.

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Cranberry Raisin Pie

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2012

Delicious! I needed to use up raisins and cranberries and this recipe was a delicious way to do it. This is the best cranberry pie I have tried so far. I used fresh cranberries and less sugar.

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Argentine Meat Empanadas

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2012

I don`t eat meat, made this recipe for my mom, so there is her opinion. I made just the meat filling using Rosina`s Empanadas dough recipe from this site. I followed the recipe exactly, just omitted vinegar. This is the best meat filling we have tried so far, but we had a feeling this won`t be the one keeper. To suit my family tastes, next time I will omit raisins, because my mom didn`t like so much the sweetness that came from raisins. Green olives gave a very nice flavor, I used less than 1/2 cup. Delicious and interesting. Thanks for the recipe.

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