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I made this pumpkin bread exactly according to the recipe, and it was great. It reminded me so much of the pumpkin bread at Starbucks that I ended up making an extra batch and freezing it so that I won't have to spend money for a treat. When I took the bread to a special breakfast at work, I served it with whipped cream, but I think that next time I might use cream cheese frosting. For home, it's perfect plain, no topping needed.

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Roasted Red Potato Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2011

I made this for a pot luck, and it was a huge hit. It would have been absolutely fabulous made exactly like the recipe, but I did a few things differently. First, I omitted the hard boiled eggs and bacon. I substituted green onion for the medium onion. Also, when I roasted my potatoes, instead of just using a greased pan, I tossed them in a little olive oil and garlic. When I put everything together, I added just a splash of vinegar. Also, I was concerned that omitting the eggs and bacon cost me a couple of servings, so I bulked up the salad with some fresh broccoli. I didn't change the amount of mayo, and it worked out perfectly. I got a a ton of compliments.

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Party Pinwheels

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2010

These pinwheels are FANTASTIC! I warn you, do not make them unless you have a full stomach. Otherwise, you'll end up eating the whole batch! :) The only thing I changed was that I used a can of diced black olives instead of sliced. Also, yes the filling is salty. But it's a treat or something special for a party, not something you're going to be making every day.

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Hash Brown and Egg Casserole

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

This recipe is a good start, but had to be adapted to actually work. The recipe calls for way too much potato (I don't think it would even fit in a 2 quart dish). Half of the amount is sufficient. I used only a one 1 lb package of the potatoes with bell peppers and onions, and that was plenty. Using the 1 lb package was perfect for my dish, a 9 x 13 pan. Also, 5 eggs was not nearly enough. I used 9, but that was all I had. 10 would have been better. The milk, onion powder, and garlic amounts seemed fine, but there is also too much cheese on the recipe. 8 ounces was plenty. I can't give an opinion on the amount of sausage because I used ham instead, which was a great decision for my group's appetite. With those changes, my casserole was delish, and a big hit with the family.

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