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The Real Mojito

Reviewed: May 28, 2012

Hubby and I had these years ago down in Key West where Hemingway was said to have consumed these in mass quantities. I like to put a bit of sugar in the glass (tall pint type) with the mint leaves as it helps to pull the oil out of the mint when muddling. I then add mint simple syrup to taste. (easy to make, just add mint to the syrup at the end of your cooking time and let steep for 15 minutes) Also you can use plain water or seltzer or sprite or whatever tickles your palate. These are dangerous and super yum!

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Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2012

I was looking for a pot roast recipe I could adjust for my Mom's gluten intolerance and this was it! I used corn starch instead of flour and left out the mushrooms as my hubby doesn't like them. I will make those separately with bacon and onion. Added about 1/4 cup red wine and homemade chicken stock. It smells divine! I will also make mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and boston lettuce with sour cream herb dressing---super YUM for a sunday dinner.

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Fried Cabbage II

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2012

Delish! I only had about a small half cabbage leftover so sliced that thin, 1 sm onion diced, and used about 1/2 Easter Polish sausage from Paulina Meat Market chopped. Over Med ht 2 tblsp bacon fat sizzled and added onion until soft then added sausage to brown up a bit. Added cabbage. Made a slurry of water, salt and pepper and stirred that in. after covered simmering for 15-20 min, heaven! served this with brown rice and hubby loved it.

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Slow Cooker Carnitas

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2012

The carnitas were a huge hit at our superbowl mexican fiesta party. I had an 8 lb pork shoulder that I probably used 5-6 lbs of in the slow cooker--cut into fist size chunks. I tripled the spice rub but lightened up on the cinnamon to just 2.5 times. The smell was divine. I did pull the meat out and toasted it up in the 400 degree oven for a few minutes before serving with burrito shells and tons of veggies, salsa, cheese, guac, etc. Had Mexican Rice II and Mexican Bean Salad from Allrecipes as sides. Everything was just wonderful.

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Mexican Bean Salad

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2012

This was absolutely delicious. The dressing was so fresh. I made this the day before and stored it in the frig in a large ziploc overnite. I used a red and orange pepper because our friends can't eat green pepper. I also omitted the cilantro as hubby doesn't like it but the rest was done as written and got RAVE reviews at our mexican fiesta superbowl party. Served this with the crockpot Carnitas recipe and Mexican Rice II both from Allrecipes. Everyone raved and wanted recipes!

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Acorn Squash Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

This recipe was very good. I added more curry, used chix broth and no evap milk as I didn't have it. I added some 2 % milk instead. Super flavorful and freezes well.

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Broccoli Chicken Casserole I

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

We prefer another recipe that includes chix breasts, sage bfkst sausage, peas, stuffing, water chestnuts, onion, celery and 2 cans cream of chix or celery or mushroom soup. This recipe was just ok and I will go back to the other one.

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German Apple Cake I

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

This was just ok....I did have a problem with my hand mixer going on the fritz so I had to cream partially by hand. The problem was that the cake got soggy so quickly and became unappealing. Won't make this one again.

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Slow-Cooked Country Ribs in Gravy

Reviewed: May 30, 2011

Pretty good and not too too sweet. Used about 1.5 lbs country ribs and doubled the recipe for the sauce as we like it saucy!

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Broccoli Salad

Reviewed: May 24, 2011

I have made a similar version for years. Same basic recipe: 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces I even peel the stem and chop that up as well. 1/2 small red onion, chopped fine-ish 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar 8 slices crispy crumbled bacon. but I add 2.14 oz slivered oven toasted almonds. Also I use a red onion for added color and contrast. The dressing for this quantity of salad is 1/2 cup mayo (I usually use Lite) 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp white wine vinegar Mix above well until sugar is fully dissolved and then mix into salad. Always get RAVE reviews and repeat requests. Enjoy!

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Fantastic Mexican Dip

Reviewed: May 7, 2011

Very good---1/2'd the recipe and did add a layer of bean dip on the bottom. Didn't have taco sauce so made some from scratch which was pretty good. Left out the olives as we are not fans. Did mix the cream ch, sour cr and taco seasoning several hours before assembling to let it blend--used low salt taco seasoning. The whole thing was Scrumptious!

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Toasted Garlic Bread

Reviewed: May 7, 2011

Very good---might up the butter mixture next time as that 1 lb loaf was large and could have used more buttah!!! but no one complained and most was eaten---by 5 people!!!

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Blackened Chicken

Reviewed: May 3, 2011

Just made this with 2 huge chicken breasts and it was excellent. Cut the chicken into about 8 pieces since they were so huge and doubled the spice mix. I did not have onion powder so I substituted about 1/4 tsp of seasoned salt for the salt and onion powder. All other seasonings were used as indicated. I also just did on the stove in the pan--did not use the oven. Sprinkled some EVOO in the pan and then sprayed with butter spray during cooking---removed the pan from the heat to spray!!! Hubby loved this. nice and spicy cut up on a green salad. will also use for sandwiches and chix salad. Really nice flavor!!!

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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2011

Oh my gosh!! Super yummy, moist delicious-ness. Cut up 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, a med onion and threw this in the crockpot. Added about 2 tblsp butter. Rubbed the 6.5 - 7 lb breast with low sodium Mrs. Grass onion soup mix. Meant to add more seasoning like Thyme, sage, or Poultry but completely forgot about this part. cooked breast side up for 1 hour on high, turned breast down for 1 hr on high and then about 6 hours on low. Made Mashed Potatoes, and roasted some more carrots, celery, onion and a fennel bulb cut up and tossed with EVOO, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Served with the Crockpot juice ladled over the top. WOW!

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Mulligatawny Soup I

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2011

YUMMO! Mixed up my own curry powder (tumeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne, ginger, clove, nutmeg) and used about 1 tablespoon of this yellow curry powder mix which is about double what the recipe calls for. Added a small golden delish apple diced, and 1 sm and 1 lrg skinless chicken breast diced to the simmering curry broth. Also added a few garlic cloves and fresh minced ginger root...I have a cold and need the spice!! Smells like a cure---adding some 2% milk to save some Kcals...Hubby is in heaven!!

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Curried Coconut Chicken

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2011

OK--so I doubled (maybe a bit less) the homemade curry mix (2 tsp grd tumeric, 1 tsp grnd cumin,1 tsp grd coriander, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp grd ginger or several tblsp fresh ginger like 4 tblsp, 1/2 tsp, salt 1/4 tsp grd cloves, and 1/4 tsp grd nutmeg.

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Jen's Heavenly Egg Salad

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2011

This was very delicious! I loved the tang of the Lemon juice but left out the yellow mustard. I also used a bit of spanish onion as that was all I had but easy to adjust and still yummy.

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Debdoozie's Blue Ribbon Chili

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2011

Must use Williams Original Chili Seasoning. Excellent! Also used Medium Pace Picante and doubled the whole thing. I REALLY liked this chili and I have been making chili for years---many with lots more ingredients and more work and I honestly like this one much better. I did add about a cup of diced poblanos for some nice color as well. So so good!

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Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2011

This was wonderful. I used a smoked bone in turkey breast which added a whole dimension to the soup. I didn't have corn so I added diced green pepper. I also added 2 tsps of my homemade chili powder mix and 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp oregano. My hubby loved it as he had a cold and he could still taste this delicious soup.

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Fruity Curry Chicken Salad

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2010

Good basic recipe which I changed for our tastes and what I had on hand. Used 4 small chix brst halves, 2 celery stalks diced, 1/2 lg diced honeycrisp apple, 2 tblsp diced sweet onion, fresh grd pepper, 3 t of homemade curry powder (2 t tumeric, 1 t cumin, 1 t coriander, 1/4 t grd clove, 1/4 t nutmeg, 1/2 t cayenne, 1/2 t grd ginger,1/2 t salt) oven toasted slivered almonds, raisins, splash of lime juice and no grapes--added lite mayo until blended nicely--about 1/2 cup?--it's all melding in the frig right now but preliminary taste tests are YummO!

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