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Fluffy Pineapple Torte

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2009

Every time I make this recipe, everyone loves it, even my husband who doesn't especially like pineapple dishes. I have kept this recipe for years from Gina's submission to Taste of Home magazine, and have made all the changes she has, as well as a couple others. After tweaking, I found the best crust is made with: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 5 1/3 T. butter or margarine, melted, and 2 T. + 2 t. sugar. Where it says, "chill until syrupy," I chill for 1 hour. Also, I only put the walnuts on the top, using just 1/4 cup. This gives a melt-in-your-mouth more pineapple/cream cheese flavor in the center. Try these changes and I think you will like them.

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Buttery Bubble Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2009

Fool proof recipe! This bread is always soft and delicious. I don't have to guess when it is done rising like I do with some other roll recipes. The presentation--a golden mound of rolls ready to be plucked--will be a conversation piece on your table.

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Sunday Gumbo

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2008

My family loved it!! And my 11 year old promptly rewrote her birthday menu to say "Gumbo" as the main dish! That says a lot. I followed the recipe exactly except: put in only 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper, my cans of chicken broth were only 14 oz., and my bag of frozen okra was 16 oz. (which was more than 2 cups when cut but that was okay), and my bag of frozen uncooked shrimp was 12 oz. (I put the shrimp in frozen). I also simmered the whole pot for about 3 hours after it was ready, but that was fine too. My husband wanted it more spicy, but my kids (11,14,16) said it was just right. He brought out the Frank's Hot Sauce and after trying some in her bowl, my 11 yr. old said to make sure I told you to add a few drops to yours :) I would say the recipe makes about 8 - 10 servings.

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Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008

My 13 year old daughter made this recipe for us, and it was delicious. . .a great way to eat squash. She followed the recipe exactly and served it with a side of bread.

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Sarah's Applesauce

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2007

Delicious! I doubled the recipe and brought it on a ladies' weekend trip; they raved about it. I made this recipe using 1/2 macintosh apples(sweet) and 1/2 granny smith apples(sour). I only put in 3/4 of the amount of sugar requested in the recipe (this was just the right amount). The cinnamon makes the applesauce look a little darker than in the photo, so put in a smaller amount or sprinkle on top like the photo shows. I used my apple-peeler-corer and I did not have to mash.

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Quesadillas II

Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2007

I make this recipe all the time, and I use whatever grated cheese I have on hand. Delicious, and a kid pleaser!

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Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Reviewed: May 3, 2007

I make this dressing all the time for any salad with greens and dried or fresh fruit. Keep some on hand in the refrigerator. The taste is wonderful. And if you do serve the spinach, your kids will eat it!

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Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Reviewed: May 3, 2007

This was probably the best chili I have ever had! My family agreed. It's kind of traditional, and the combination of ingredients appeals to any man (i.e., sausage, beef chuck, beer) so my husband was happy to cook it. He used the stock pot first, then the crock pot.

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Puff Pastry Salmon

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2007

My family loved this--even the three kids! Thaw the pastry for 45 min. to an hour at room temp. I used frozen spinach, a 9-oz. box, but I cooked it in the microwave and squeezed all the water out. Instead of salt and garlic powder, I used garlic salt. I also brushed a little egg-beaters on the top (not sure if that was needed, but it looked golden brown when done). I had to cook it about 15 min. extra to get the golden brown color, so allow enough time. I was concerned that the salmon would be overcooked, but it was still moist and flaky. This recipe makes more than what it says, at least enough for 8 - 10 people.

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Raisin Apple Muffins

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2007

My whole family loved this recipe! The muffins are moist and flavorful. BTW, it makes 12 servings. . .not 125 :)

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Hearty Beef Stew

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2006

Sorry to say this beef stew was okay, but not sensational. I look for recipes that are Easy (it was) and Extremely Tasty (it was average). If it passes the E.E.T. test, it's a keeper. It was not a melt-in-your-mouth crave-some-more kind of recipe. And I didn't think the smell was that great either. I made the recipe EXACTLY like the directions said. Where are you other members that feel the same but aren't bothering to rate this recipe???

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Basic Ham and Bean Soup

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2003

Excellent, excellent soup! Use chicken broth (mostly), leave out the salt (my ham had enough), and cook in the crock pot (that's the easiest way, since the beans do have to cook a while). I soaked the beans overnight, then put EVERYTHING in the crock pot and cooked from 9 - 5 on HIGH. Puree about 4 cups of mixture in blender around half way through and put back into pot (makes it creamier). Add more broth/water if it's too thick. Take out bay leaves and bone at the end, and cool for a little while if you want (will be really hot if you don't). Husband and kids 8 and 11 loved it. 6 yr old...well, she's still picky.

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Nana's Fruit Salad

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2002

I made this recipe for a Christmas brunch, and it was delicious! I would make it again for sure, but I would probably put in fresh mandarin oranges, because they fell apart, and I would put in less juice from the fruit cocktail in the cream cheese mixture. The recipe wasn't specific, so I may have put in too much, thinking "this seems a little thick and more seems to be making it creamier." The salad was a little on the watery side (that could have resulted from the canned mandarin oranges too).

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