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Cheese Fondue

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

I followed other's advice and used a vegetable broth instead of white wine, next time I will use the white wine when the kids are not here I also followed the other's advice and mixed the flour with the cheese prior to melting. I did cook on the stove top for a bit and then added to the fondue pot. For a truly special dish invest in the real cheese it will be worth it.

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Coconut Cream Cake I

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

This is perfect part homemade part store bought, which was perfect for the busy holiday baking season and best of all it was so easy, with great flavor.

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Hummus Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

I truly like this recipe. I used the hummus III recipe to give a fresh flavor. This one is a keeper. The allspice while subtle is still important it adds a layer of flavor.

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Hummus III

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

This is an easy and really delicious receipe. I believe next time I will cut back on the amount of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of salt may be a bit much. I am going to try rinsing the beans and use 1/2 teaspoon salt. My husband did not like the strong "lemony" taste. It is a tad on the thick side however I really like that as it clings to what you are dipping into it. This one is a definite keeper.

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Sour Cream Pork Chops

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2009

I followed this recipe exactly and there was just too much liquid. I did use sage for seasoning. I just thought this should have been more flavoful. Maybe use real chicken broth instead?

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Shrimp Scampi Bake

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2009

This is a keeper. I made for my husbands birthday and recieved request for the receipe. Nice flavor with not to much garlic. I was looking for a recipe where garlic did not take over and this was perfect. I did not have the smooth dijon mustard on hand rather the "grainy" style and that was perect it added a nice look when serving and it was a nice background flavor.

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Sour Cream Sugar Cookies I

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2009

My nieces enjoyed these cookies far more than I did, so in that aspect it is a keeper if they ask me to make again however I do not have plans to do so. The amount of flour overwhelms the taste of the cookie, I used vanilla bean paste to add more flavor and rolled the cookies in colored sugar for the holidays and still a very bland, soft cookie.

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Raspberry Tea Punch

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2008

This recipe is good as a whole. I would suggest that you puree the rapberries and then strain the juice. as the frozen rapberries quickly fell apart and you find yourself with alot! of seeds floating in your drink

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Tzatziki Sauce

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2008

I followed other reviewer's advice and used 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 sour cream. I forgot to bring my food processor ( I made at my sisetr's) so I chopped everything finely and we used it immediately. My brother-in-law and my husband liked the "chunky" texture. It started out nice and thick however it then turned runny(but still very good) I am going to keep this recipe and this time make a trip to the speciality market for good greek yougurt and give that a try. No matter still a keeper.

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Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2008

I was searching for omething a little different a little low-fat to cook on the grill I came across this one and it was a HUGE hit. I followed others advice and made the Tzatziki sauce to serve on top that to was big with the family. The burgers were nice and moist I expected a dry one. This one is a definte keeper

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Sparkling Punch

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

I made this punch for the holidays and when I went to the grocery store I forgot my list so I had to "wing it" and for some reason I could have sworn the recipe called for limes and when I reread I saw that it didn't. I still put them in the punch bowl with everything else it made a nice presentation. I did not add all the sugar at one time I added to taste and did not end of using all of it. I would suggest keeping all ingredients on hand I had to make a couple of bowlfuls, definetly a keeper.

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Chocolate Pound Cake I

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2008

I had a recipe similar to this years ago and misplaced it. I am glad I stumbled upon this one. It is one of the only ones I found that does not call for the addition of coffee. (call me crazy) I do not enjoy the flavor of chocolate and coffee. This is a moist cake (careful do not overbake) with a nice texture. I do make a chocolate glaze and pour over the top, very chocolatey.

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White Chocolate Fudge Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2008

This was the best recipe I could have stumbled upon. I was in a pinch and needed to make a dessert and I wanted to use what was already in the pantry. All I had was french vanilla cake mix which was fine because I just happened to have french vanilla whipped topping. I did not have any canned frosting so I threw together a simple buttercream frosting from powder sugar butter and canned milk. It looked a little "blah" in the pan so I toasted some coconut and threw that on top. I recived a lot of raves about this one.

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Perfect Chocolate Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2008

this is a great recipe it will definetly become my go to cake. I like the idea of the filling between the layers the creaminess of the heavy cream added an almost luxuirious change rather than traditional frosting throughout the entire cake. I received alot of compliments and rave reviews. A definte keeper

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White Chocolate Pound Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2008

This is a very easy recipe to make. I have made it several times as is without changing with one exception the last time I made it. I did not have a enough white chocolate on hand so I searched through the pantry and all I had was white chocolate truffle candy, so I melted that in the microwave and drizzled over the top with the milk chocolate and WOW it was an even bigger hit. This cake does not last very long anywhere I take it.

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Cheese Straws

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2007

I followed this recipe to the letter and it was impossible to get it to hold together. I gave in to frustration and added a beaten egg to the mixture and finally I was able to get the mix to hold together. Do not believe will be making again.

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Something Different Pound Cake

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

This is the perfect recipe easy and loads of flavor it reminds me of a recipe called a 5 flavor cake. I get lots of compliments on this one. Will definetly keep.

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Killer Cheesecake

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

This is a great recipe for cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Ok maybe it is just me I could not find a 8x12 pan. I am just going to try a 9x13 next time. I love the sour cream topping. Even my niece ate it.

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Whoopie Pies

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

I liked this recipe for it's simplicity. I use dutch cocoa powder it gives a richer "chocolatey" flavor.

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Chess Pie

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

This has become my tried and true chess pie recipe. It is by far one of my childhood favorites. I have a 10-inch pie plate that I use so when I make it I sometimes double the filling. This is a simple can not fail recipe comes out perfect everytime.

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