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Fantastic! Yummy! I made these for Valentine's Day and they are excellent. I used reduced-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat Oreos so I didn't feel SO gulity for eating them! After rolling all the balls, I chilled overnight and that helped with the dipping. I used milk chocolate Toll House chips instead of Baker's, but I think the center is what makes this goodie so good anyway! I did have to add about a tablespoon of half and half so I could mix them with my hand mixer. No food processor :( Enjoy!

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Buttercream Icing

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2009

I would give this 4 1/2 stars if I could! I used it on my son's 3rd birthday cake, and it was fantastic. It was yummy and easy to frost with and pipe. Per my mom's method, I added a tiny bit of lemon extract in addition to the vanilla to cut down on the shortening-y taste. Also, added cocoa powder and additional milk to make chocolate frosting. It held up in the Florida heat and humidity very well!

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Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2009

Had these last night for dinner, and they were fantastic! I didn't have dry mustard, so I added chili powder, some cayenne and some thyme for extra herb flavor. My only complaint is that they didn't get really crispy, but I think I was just using too many potatoes at once. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

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Banana Crumb Muffins

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2009

Yum! I added rolled oats for some added texture and fiber. Also used applesauce as a sub for the oil. Love the crumb topping, they gobbled these up at the office.

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Strawberry Muffins

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2009

I combined this recipe with the cream cheese filling from Strawberry Cheescake Muffins and they were delicious. Followed some others' suggestions and added vanilla and cinammon - Delicious! Thanks for a yummy recipe!

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Bill's Sausage Gravy

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2009

You can make this same recipe with reduced-fat bulk sausage and fat-free milk to reduce calories. Just don't skip the real butter! My favorite weekend breakfast!

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Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2008

I really liked the idea of these ingredients together, but I used marinated artichokes as some reviewers suggested and just wasn't crazy about the taste - needs some adjustment with the balsamic vinegar too. I will probably try again, using mushrooms instead of artichokes and maybe just marinate the chicken with balsamic instead of making it part of the sauce.

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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2008

Yummy! I used parsley and cheese italian sausage, skipped the green peppers and red wine just for personal taste and this turned out great! It came together quickly and I can't wait to have the leftovers for lunch. MUST serve crusty bread with this one. Thanks for sharing!

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Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

I make this same sandwich-yummy! To make it 5 stars, use a really good artisan bread and put in in the panini press for a few minutes...gooey brie is the best! Also, I skip the mayo, but that's just personal preference.

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Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

This was a yummy recipe! Made some changes for personal taste, but it was a very good idea. We liked it with just one package of cornbread mix. Thanks for the new addition to my dinner rotation!

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Jalapeno Popper Spread

Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2008

This got rave reviews at my housewarming party and is now a football party staple! The first time, I made it exactly like the recipe, now I use light mayo, 1 block of regular cream cheese and 1 block of the reduced-fat cream cheese. I also add a cup of shredded cheese (usually cheddar). No one noticed the lower-fat subsitutions, still getting raves!!! Thanks for a great recipe!

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