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Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Reviewed: May 5, 2008

This is a great base for a slow cooker turkey chili. If you omit the red pepper flakes and replace one can of the tomato soup with a can of tomatoes with green chilis, this recipe is VERY kid friendly. When I want a more spicy version (I love spicy food!), I only add between 1/4 and 1/2 teaspoons of the red pepper flakes. An entire teaspoon simmering all day in a slow cooker will blow out your sinuses! In addition to the black beans, I also used both dark and light red kidney beans to make it more festive. This recipe is a keeper in my recipe box. Thanks!

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Annie's Turkey Salad

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2007

Delicious! This recipe is very similar to my tuna salad recipe, except for the eggs, but the eggs make it very similar to my potato salad recipe...a perfect combination of ingredients for a yummy change of pace. I bet this would be equally as good using leftover chicken! A keeper and I have saved to my recipe box, as I'll be making again and again...thanks!

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Apple Maple Crumble Pie

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2007

Simple and sensational! I had five apples to use or they were going to go bad. I used two Grannie Smith's and three Red Delicious (which worked great in this recipe, even though they are often not good for baking). I didn't have real maple syrup, so I used Smucker's Breakfast Syrup, which is made with Splenda. I sliced the apples thin, mixed with the syrup, combined the ingredients for the topping, then spread it on top of the apples. Baked a little longer to get the topping nice and golden brown. The house smelled heavenly and my brother and I enjoyed our autumn treat after dinner with big dollups of vanilla bean ice cream. This recipe is a definite keeper!!!

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Super Duper Chocolate Cookies

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2007

I've been making a similar cookie for years, which I got off of a box of margarine. The only difference is that I use melted margarine instead of shortening and I omit the nuts. They are easy and fun to make and deliciously chewy!

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts II

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2007

I didn't like the textures or the flavor combination.. I'll not be using this recipe, or any of the others like it on this site, again.

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Wild River Bloody Mary Mix

Reviewed: May 24, 2007

I've been looking for THE Bloody Mary Mix recipe and THIS is how you make one! Perfect combination of spices and very refreshing. I need look no further. Thank you for posting!

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Peking Pork Chops

Reviewed: May 24, 2007

I will not make this recipe, again. The sauce is runny and way, way, WAY too salty, even though I used low-sodium soy sauce. I had to shred the chops and douse the meat with BBQ sauce to make it palatable.

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Best Ever Meatloaf I

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2007

I love how this meatloaf holds up. It didn't fall apart the night I made it and it was great for sandwiches the next day. I'm going to tweak the recipe a bit, next time, and use Spicy V-8 juice instead of tomato juice. And I just have to have a ketchup-based topping.

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Piggy Wiggys

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2006

A variation I use as appetizers: cut each crescent roll into two triangles, otherwise they are too big for the sausage; brush the top of each triangle with your favorite BBQ sauce; place one sausage on the long side of each triangle and roll up; bake. Addictive!

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Mexican Hot Dip

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2006

I make a very similar dip using a glass pie plate. I spread just 1 pkg cream cheese to form a "crust," then pour in one can of chili WITHOUT beans and spread over cream cheese. Top with the chopped black olives and a small can of chopped Ortega green chilis, shredded cheddar cheese, and bake until bubbly. So easy and always a hit!

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Sunflower Cheese Ball

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2006

I've had this recipe for YEARS and I found it on the side of a package of toasted sunflower seeds. They called it a Sun Ball. I've been making it for every holiday, ever since. LOVE IT!

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Apple Walnut Cake

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2006

Didn't change a thing and LOVED this cake. Took it to work and got nothing but praise. Very moist and, though I considered using a topping, it didn't need a glaze or frosting...perfect just the way it's written. This is now an Autumn favorite! Thanks!

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Scalloped Potatoes II

Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2006

Finally! REAL scalloped potatoes! YEA!!! Excellent, old-fashioned recipe like the women in my family made generations ago. I had lost my recipe and could not for the life of me remember the key ingredient: flour! DUH! Thank you for posting.

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Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Reviewed: May 17, 2006

I have been using a recipe very similar to this for years on chicken wings. They go over GREAT at parties, etc. I do not baste the chicken pieces, though. I pour all the sauce over them and occasionally turn the pieces while they are baking. One hour does the trick but, prepared this way, you can bake longer and the sauce really sticks and caramelizes. Yum!

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Easy Hawaiian Chicken Packets

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2006

I love cooking in foil packets because it's fast and easy. This recipe is no exception! I grilled the packets and the chicken was super moist. The combination of the veggies, sauce, and pineapple is very tasty. I served the contents over rice (be sure to pour the juice from the packet over everything...yum!) This freezes exceptionally well, too.

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Brine for Smoked Salmon

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

Very unique recipe! Takes a bit of time to prepare the brine but it was worth it. I'm glad I halved the recipe...it makes A LOT! I smoked two salmon filets and one halibut filet. Both came out juicy and flaky. Yum!

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Smoked Herb Chicken

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

Very easy and delicious recipe. I smoked a large roaster for about 4.5 to 5 hours and the chicken was very juicy. I could not taste the herbs throughout the chicken, though; only on the breast area where the herbs were stuffed under the skin. Next time I will try inserting the butter and herbs throughout the entire bird so there will be more of those yummy, herbal bites. Thanks!

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Jerky Lover's Jerky - Sweet, Hot and Spicy!

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2006

The jerky was perfect! I tried the marinade with turkey legs and chicken thighs and YUM! The meat melts off the bones! I'm making it again today and I'm going to fill my smoker with chicken, turkey, and short ribs. Delicious!

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Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2006

How can something so simple and easy be so delicious!!! I can't wait to make it again.

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Lemonade Pork Chops

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2006

Absolutely fabulous! I made this marinade exactly as published and got RAVE compliments from family and friends. The chops were so tender, juicy, and flavorful. This will be one of my staples, henceforth! Thanks!!!

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