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Peanut Butter Vegetable Chicken Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2010

I feel like an outcast after all the great reviews this soup has gotten, but.... I thought it was incredibly boring and bland. The peanut butter is an interesting twist, but not interesting enough to keep me coming back for more. :(

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Argentine Lentil Stew

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2010

Not too shabby for a low-fat, low-cal meal. I used chicken broth instead of the water/bouillon combo, and corn instead of peas. Otherwise I made exactly as is. Interesting!

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Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2010

Very good - and healthy! I threw in a few shakes of italian bread crumbs to thicken/dry up the raw meat since it seemed a little loose to form into patties. Next time I think I will add a little more italian seasoning and maybe sun dried tomatoes. A keeper for sure.

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Easy French Dip Sandwiches

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2010

Made exactly as-is and it was simply phenomenal. PERFECT for a Friday night when I was tired from the week and didn't want to spend a lot of time cooking.

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Slow-Cooked White Chili

Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2010

I liked this more than I thought I would. Per reviews (that said it was bland), I added heaping spoonfuls of each of the spices. Otherwise, I made exactly as stated, and I would make it again! Pretty awesome for a healthy recipe.

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Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2010

Disappointingly bland. I added chopped onion, broccoli and mushrooms, and additional sauce, and it was still very pasta heavy and flavorless. Additional spices and sauce are a must.

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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2010

This recipe is phenomenal. In order to make this a little healthier, I used half the amount of eggs and chicken soup base, but otherwise kept the recipe the same. PHENOMENAL. I can't wait to make it again!

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Tater Tot Casserole II

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2010

This is dangerous and amazing. Dangerous because it's pretty unhealthy, but that will not stop me from eating it. Definitely worth the calories. I made it exactly as stated, but threw in a bag of frozen broccoli. Simply amazing.

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Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2010

Just like the ones I grew up with.

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Florentine Tomato Soup

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2010

I made this exactly as-is, and it was shockingly good considering how quick, easy, healthy and cheap it is. Wow! It is definitely more stew-y than soupy, but I'm okay with that - you can easily reduce the spinach if you'd like. It is very good leftover. I couldn't believe how much flavor there was in such a simple concoction. Top off with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese! Nom nom.

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Ratatouille

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2010

My boyfriend and I dressed up as Remy and Linguini, the rat and chef from the movie Ratatouille, for Halloween, and wanted a ratatouille recipe to hand out to people who recognized us. We tested this recipe beforehand and it blew us away! We could not believe how good it was for being "just vegetables." We LOVED it and will definitely make again!

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Sweet and Hot Apple Slow Cooker Pork

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

I made this exactly as stated, and it was good but INCREDIBLY spicy. It was very hearty - a good warm, autumn meal, and the pork was delicious and fell right apart - but almost so spicy I couldn't enjoy the other flavors. I ate with a side of cottage cheese to counteract the spice. I'm extremely curious to see what this is like without any peppers. I do enjoy mild spice, so next time I will leave the peppers out completely and use red pepper flakes instead, which will allow me to start with a little and add more to taste. The two chipotle peppers in this recipe just seem a little too overpowering! I'm also considering the addition of some fresh apple slices and brown sugar. I do think it was a fun, autumn-y concept, and I will make again, although I will try toning down the spice from super-hot to mildly-hot.

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Pumpkin Chili

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

I LOVE pumpkin recipes so I had to try this out. I used ground turkey instead of beef, but other than that, did not change a thing. I agree with others - the spices are pretty bland, which would make it a good kid's chili. I am not a huge fan of spicy food, but I still found myself adding a LOT more chili powder and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes after the first taste. I was disappointed that the pumpkin flavor was mostly lost unless I really looked for it - and the can of tomato juice was HUGE... I think I am used to my chili being a bit thicker. This is by no means a bad recipe - but I would probably choose one of my other favorite chili recipes before I chose this one again! I might try adding pumpkin to my favorite chili recipe on this site: "Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Chili."

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Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap

Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2009

I liked the concept of wrapping in lettuce, but these were a little messier than I anticipated - I preferred to eat more like a salad with a knife and fork. Chopping the vegetables was also a lot of work. Next time, I will definitely use a food processor/chopper (I didn't have one when I made these) or buy pre-chopped. I enjoyed the flexibility of this recipe - everyone can make theirs the way they want to. Next time I will leave out the radishes - they didn't do much for me!

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Creamy Corn Chowder

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! I made it exactly as the recipe called for, and it is WONDERFUL. I didn't believe a thick, creamy soup could be healthy until I made this. Easy, healthy, delicious - wow!

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009

This is a fantastic, hearty, filling soup recipe. The baked tortillas and a lime wedge squeezed over and then tossed into the soup is what really took it from "very good" to "awesome." I am always looking for healthy, filling, easy recipes! Next time I might try adding some black beans and green onions as suggested by others.

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Chicken Honey Nut Stir Fry

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

The cashews and green onions sprinkled on top are what really "make" this dish and take it from 4-star to 5-star, so don't skip those two magical ingredients! I loved this recipe - very easy, delicious and healthy. How often do you get a recipe that fulfills all three requirements!

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Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

I am eating this chili at the office for my lunch right now - and it is awesome! My boyfriend and I decided to make a pot of chili this weekend to bring for our lunches every day this week. It's chunkier than I am used to - but then again, i am used to runny, blended Cincinnati chili. Different, but I love it. I just e-mailed him and said "I LOVE THIS CHILI! I'm giving it 5 stars!" and I'm sure he'll agree! I topped mine with a sprinkle of cheese, but preferred to keep it healthier, so no chips or sour cream.

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Baklava

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

This is an amazing recipe. The concept is very easy - but working with the phyllo dough takes some patience! Once you get past that, it's actually not a very complicated and uses mostly ingredients that you already have in the house, so you will likely only have to pick up the dough and nuts. I had my oven at 325 for 40 minutes (not 350 for 50 minutes) and it still started to burn - so I will definitely go with a lower heat next time. This baklava is delicious and impressive!

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

I have been making this recipe for years using pre-made cookie dough - usually chocolate chip. If you get the cookie dough squares that break apart, you generally just have to cut each square in half and drop them into the mini muffin cup. Bake according to directions on the cookie package - usually 10-12 minutes at 350 F. No, they are not made from scratch, but they are QUICK AND EASY. I keep the cookie dough squares and peanut butter cups in my freezer at all times - and I can whip them out in a jiffy when I am invited somewhere last minute or I know friends are coming over. They have been a HUGE hit everywhere I've ever gone... people will start begging you to bring them.

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