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Apple Pie Bars

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2011

I made exactly as recipe indicated using a variety of apples. These do take some prep time but the flavor is so worth it. The hardest part was rolling out the dough so I'd add flour to the counter as needed and lift the dough to sprinkle flour underneath & continue to roll out. It takes a little work but take the time needed and it will be much easier. Very yummy. These bars are great for bake sales. Once cooled they hold together well.

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Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2011

I followed the recipe exactly and it was wonderful. I will double the sauce next time though. That was super yummy...just not enough.

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Ultimate Maple Snickerdoodles

Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2011

I made exactly as written and they are amazing. We wanted to rename them, French Toast Cookies. We snuck a few when they were still warm...oh dear, they're addictive. This recipe went into our "favorites" file! Only thing different is they took a couple minutes longer to bake but I still kept them under-cooked just a bit. (that's the secret to a perfect cookie)

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Spinach Quiche

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2011

The only reason I gave 4 rather than 5 stars is because of the portioning of the recipe. I made as directed however, I split it between two regular 9 inch pie plates because I don't have a deep dish pan and I'm glad I did. (especially since we now have left-overs) I don't believe the filling would have fit in one pan and I'm not sure I would have liked the filling that thick. Splitting it worked great. The taste was delicious and the preparation was very easy. I omitted the mushrooms because I don't care for them. I think artichokes would be good or I may try substituting broccoli for the spinach next time. The onions & garlic added alot and I loved the feta cheese. Also for ease, I used the Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts. This was my first time making quiche and I was very pleasantly surprised.

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Asian Spinach Salad

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2010

This was very easy to make and lots of wonderful flavors. One tiny bit of advice.....you only need a small amount of the Sesame Ginger dressing. It poured out too quickly and it was a bit over-powering. (totally our fault though) Otherwise, all other flavors were delicious. To avoid cleaning my pan and save some time after cooking the chicken, I think I'll just saute the noodles, almonds & scallions in the same pan. Maybe it will absorb some of the yummy drippings. There were only two of us and we still have enough for one more left-over salad tomorrow.

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Chicken Florentine Casserole

Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2010

This was a great starter recipe. With a little fine tweaking, I was able to make it a bit healthier. I used store bought rotisserie chicken & shredded it (breast meat only). Only change I made to the sauce was using cream of chicken instead of mushroom. I added steamed broccoli & julienne carrots & omitted the spinach, bacon & mushrooms (our preference) and used shredded skim mozzarella. I layered steamed veggies, then 1/2 the sauce, then chicken, then a second layer of each finishing with a light coating of the shredded cheese. Baked for approx 20-30 mins @ 350. It was delish. I made it for just my husband & I but our 3 boys & their girlfriends wiped most of it out. Next time I will make a double batch and may add steamed cauliflower. Served with a salad.

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Sour Cream Pork Chops

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2010

Very easy prep. The pork chops were amazing, moist, fall apart delish. The sour cream sauce needed some doctoring. I added onion powder & Mrs. Dash table blend because I didn't want to add any more salt. The extra spices really helped. Served over noodles but will try rice next time.

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Death by Chocolate and Caramel

Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2010

Prep is very easy. I used box brownie mix, poured 1/2 in pan, poured a jar of caramel topping over mix, sprinkled 1/2 bag choc chips on top of caramel and put remaining brownie mix on top. Baked 30 mins. The flavor is great, however, my only complaint, they are extremely gooey so very hard to remove from the pan and even harder to send as a treat in a bag lunch. Next time, I'll put all the brownie mix in first, then top it with the caramel & choc chips. I think this may help so the gooey isn't all at the bottom.

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Easy Iced Coffee

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2010

I had a craving today for iced coffee but it's not in the budget today so I thought I'd try this recipe. It hit the spot perfectly. Only addition I made was to add one of my little french vanilla creamer cups I usually add to my regular coffee. I've been able to now duplicate my favorite hot & cold drinks I used to get at the expensive coffee houses....all from the comfort of home/office but without the daily expense.

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Shepherd's Pie VI

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2010

This was so delish! I made a double batch thinking I'd have enough to share with my in-laws the next day, but my family almost wiped out the entire 9x13 pan. I like to make things "semi-homemade" so I used a bag of frozen mixed veggies that I pre-cooked in the microwave & instant mashed potatoes for the topping. Made the ground beef mixture according to recipe. I loved that it wasn't made from a creamed soup. Baked for about 1/2 hr then put under broiler for 10 mins so potatoes & cheese crunched up a bit (almost like twice baked potatoes). Absolutely a keeper.

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Fluffy Seven-Minute Frosting

Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2010

UPDATE: I made this frosting yesterday and my review at that time is below. Today, however, I'm not as pleased. The frosting became crunchy and it lifts off my cupcakes in one large piece. I ended up "lifting" the frosing off each of my 2 doz cupcakes and had to use store bought frosting since I'm taking them to a gathering tonight. This is fine if you're eating your treat immediately, but wait any longer and you'll have a huge disappointment on your hands. Lowering my rating to 2 stars.**I'm still on the fence with this one. I made the recipe exactly as stated. I used my electric stand mixer so I could do both steps at the same time. As I added the hot sugar mixture, the whip beater splattered some of the mixture around the upper edges of the bowl which quickly hardened. I found that the mixture had alot of sugary crystals at the bottom so I only used the frosting from the middle of the bowl. I had plently but felt I wasted alot due to it being crystalized in some areas. I liked the taste & fluffiness of the frosting but I wasn't pleased with all the crystalized pieces.

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Easy Cream Cheese Danish

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2010

I debated between 4 & 5 stars. It gets 5 for taste and ease, but I thought the cream cheese filling was a bit thick. I used the Pillsbury crescent dough sheets. One sheet fit perfectly in 9x13 pan. I will absolutely make this again, but maybe 1/2 the filling and add a layer of pie filling...any flavor would be good. I wasn't sure if these should be refrigerated because of the cream cheese & sour cream in the filling. My family enjoyed them a little warm from the oven....very yummy. I'm sure they'll be just as delicious tomorrow morning when they're all cooled off & set.

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Overnight Bubble Bread

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2010

Very easy to prepare. I did double the butter/brown sugar mixture & glad I did. My family likes them ooey-gooey. I also added 1/2 tsp cinnamon to the mixture. Two things I'll try differently next time....bake a little longer because the middle rolls were just a bit doughy and spray the plastic wrap with PAM so it doesn't stick when I remove it the next morning prior to baking. Otherwise, quick & easy recipe to prepare caramel rolls.

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Christmas Wreaths

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2009

4 stars because I made just a couple adjustments. I used an entire bag (10oz) of marshmallows & 2 tsp. green food coloring. Melted the marshmallow mixture in glass bowl in microwave. Cooked 1 minute, stirred, then did 30 second intervals until smooth. It made 24 large wreaths. Will look very festive on cookie trays.

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Hot Buttered Rum Batter

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

Move over coffee!! This is so warm and wonderful on this freezing MN evening. I did as others suggested...and added 2 TBSP of the batter to hot water & rum. Also, tried a non-alcoholic version......2 TBSP batter and 8 oz hot Apple Cider. Very yummy!**UPDATE: Substituted Rum with ButterShots (butterscotch schnapps)...WOW, its hard to decide which is my favorite. This has become our favorite eve drink while wrapping gifts.

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Chocolate Snaps Sugar Cookie

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2009

YUM-YUM. I took others suggestions and combined the cocoa with the dry ingredients & eliminated the 3 TBSP butter. I don't believe it affected the taste or texture. Baked 8-9 mins. They taste like a brownie cookie. Slight crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Really yummy warm! Because of the ease of these, they will be great for my holiday cookie platters.

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Fudge Puddles

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2009

Yummy & rich. I made exactly as written however, I don't have a mini muffin pan so I used a regular sized one. I think they would have been better in a mini pan. They turned out just fine and the taste is great but because of their size, they were very rich. I will make them again as one of my many Christmas treats, but I'll invest in a mini muffin pan for my next batch. **Side notes...I did have alot of chocolate left over so I think I'll double the cookie part next time--let them cool for about 5 mins before forming the well & removing from the pan or they do fall apart easily--making the choc mixture in the microwave & using a zip-loc baggie to pipe the chocolate worked great.

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Sauteed Apples

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

I made this as an after dinner treat to go on top of ice cream. I used our MN famous Honeycrisp apples. I crushed a granola bar & sprinkled it on the ice cream then topped it with the apples. My husband LOVED it. My son & his girlfriend had just returned from an upscale ice cream shop and I asked them to try my new dessert. They both said they wished they had tried it before they spent $10 on theirs. The only addition I might try next time is to add some pecans. Otherwise, no need for any changes.

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Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009

I doubled the recipe & made exactly as indicated. I put chicken, marinade, peppers & onions in double-bagged ziploc. I didn't have skewers but still wanted the grilled flavor so I used an old pizza pan with holes. I made an extra batch of the marinade for basting. On the grill I added crushed pineapple & grape tomatoes. I grilled everything together, basting occasionally until chicken was cooked through and veggies were soft & grilled. Served over brown rice. It was amazing!! The chicken was juicy and very tender. Only regret was not making more. Even with a double batch, there were no left-overs for me today :( Absolutely will make again. Maybe try beef next time??

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Blueberry Sauce

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2009

This was very yummy with the fresh Canadian blueberries I used, however, I think I will attempt it again without the cinnamon. I love cinnamon, but in this recipe, I think even the small amount it calls for, takes away from the true blueberry flavor. I mixed it in with my morning yogurt...sooo good!

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