Joanne Recipe Reviews (Pg. 1) - Allrecipes.com (13600546)

Perfect Chocolate Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2011

WHAT A WASTE! None of this turned out. I followed the instructions to a "T" and it was a disaster! The cake was crumbly - not dry, which was weird, but totally fell apart. The taste was NOT worth the effort of doing it "by scratch" rather than purchasing the mix in a box. My family couldn't even tell the difference. The icing was also a hot mess. Overall it was a giant waste of time, money, and effort. I'll stick to the box of mix and make our own frosting.

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Chicken and Bacon Chowder

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2011

This is WONDERFUL! I did have to add more broth to cover the veggies - I acually had to double it. Other than the broth and adjusting the salt/pepper to my family's taste I left recipe as is and it was FANTASTIC! Will be making regularly!

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Anne's Hot Ham and Swiss Dip

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2010

Easy to make and very popular. I make this when I have parties and someone always wants the recipe.

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Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2010

Prepared exactly as directed with egg whites and skim milk. I was worried it would look icky without egg yolks - no problem! Mine took closer to and hour and a half to set in the middle. Delish! Everyone loves and was happy it was a healthy breakfast unlike many casseroles. THanks

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2010

Tastey and freezes well! I add more veggies to our liking. Will continue to make over and over again.

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Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2010

Excellent. Cut milk back as others suggested because we also like things creamier. Used entire bottle of Franks Wing sauce - was a bit too spicey for me but husband loved. Will use a little less next time. Also, dumped in some veggies to give it more of a bulk - onion, celery, corn, beans, etc... Very easy to make the way you like it. Will use again. Oh, and freezes great! I seperate soups into individual containers and freeze and this reheats just fine.

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Corn Spoon Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

Yum! Follow recipe exactly, turns out great every time. Thanks!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

Ok.... kind of bland..... but very easy.

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Sour Cream Pork Chops

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

Easy! Kids liked, husband liked, I liked! I did need to add more flour to thicken the sauce but other than that I followed the recipe and won't change a thing next time either. Chops were so tender!!

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Buffet Meatballs

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Nothing special. I gave it 4 stars because it is easy and because everyone liked it. There wasn't a "wow" factor so couldn't give 5. Will probably make again because all ingredietns are very easy to have on hand.

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World's Best Bacon Cheese Dip

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

My friend said "This is like spinach artichoke dip - but without the healthy stuff!!" Hahaha, yes, it was a crowd pleaser! May actually add "healthy stuff" and see how it is - I don't think it is possible to mess this one up!

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Breakfast Casserole I

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Easy! I have really thin, disappointing bread because we are on a diet. I don't know if I would bother with it next time or might be worth a trip for real bread!! Used egg sub. and worked fine. Used frozen broccoli which added to the cook time because the water from it made it runny. Turned out fine! Next time will either defrost or plan on baking longer. Big crowd pleaser, made a ton, everyone was satisfied. Will try with asparagus as well. Thanks for a good one!

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Slow Cooker Lime Chicken with Rice

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Tried this because I had most things on hand. Had to use oregano because that is all I had. Added an onion because of the reviews about being bland. I do not understand how people had dry chicken?! I could have doubled the chicken and still had plenty of broth the keep it juicy. Came out tender and falling apart - delish! Didn't have instant rice so did that stove top. Yes, a bit bland but so easy and most things are staples so will make again. Good base recipe to customize. Maybe with some carrots and potatoes?

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Jezebel Dip

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

This was so simple to make. I agree, it made a ton of "sauce" so I split the cream cheese down the middle to attempt to double it. Next time I will half the sauce or double the cream cheese. Everyone enjoyed the taste - but yes, you would have to like horseradish. Will make again.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

FABULOUS! I make this regularly and follow the recipe as is. I wouldn't change a thing. We like to use the lime flavored tortilla chips - kids like to eat this "soup" - which is more like a chili consistancy - by scooping up with tortilla chips. Everyone always loves it! Great for large groups.

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Country Breakfast Casserole

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

Make this dish just as it is written. Delish! I have to bake it longer - one hour to an hour and fifteen minutes, but I prepare everything the night before and then assemble so perhaps it is because the sausage is not warm. Regardless, it's easy and yummy.

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Cheese Ring

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

I make this regularly and once you get people to try it it will go fast! I pick an air tight container the size of what I want the shape to be, spray w/ cooking spray, and put the cheese in that. I always make this a day or two before I am going to serve it to let the flavors blend. Then, it is ready to go and I pop it out onto a serving tray, spread jam, and I prefer to top with chopped nuts. Sometimes if I am taking it somewhere I serve it right out of the container - which is even easier! Thanks for a great recipe!

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Cream of Mushroom and Soy Sauce Pork Chops

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

Great recipe! Husband and kids liked it and will be making it again. I didn't have any problems with it like so many reviews stated, but I read them and followed tips. I had 4 chops - small - 5 oz, butterflied. I followed some other tips and cooked on low for 4 hours because they were thin- perfect! After reading reviews I was worried about burning or dryness so I used 2 cans of soup. Absolutely moist and delish - and plenty of excess so there was no chance of dryness. Used reduced sodium soy so I did not experience them being salty. I can understand other reviews about being bland - there is flavor but husband likes more punch so he put quite a bit of pepper on. I will make the same way again or might throw in chopped onion and red potatoes to see how it turns out. The soup is very liquidy in the end - which is fine. Probably great with mashed potatoes. If you know how I am sure it would be fabulous thickened into a gravy.

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