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Dog Food Dip

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2012

this was very good, very versatile. I used cream of onion soup instead and liked it very much. The taste reminded me of a specialty burger McDonald's used to have back in the 80's that was served on a rye bun. I only used 1 lb. of beef. Was a tad bland, so did add some garlic powder, and a bit of tomatillo for a bit of zip. If I had a can of chopped chilis, would have added.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2012

As written, very blah taste, the ranch added nothing to the flavor of the dish. With some additions, there was some improvement. Buffalo wings aren't wings without the bleu cheese and celery. Served w/garnish of blue cheese and diced celery. This brought it up to speed. easy and quick but would not make it again.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

the flavor alone deserves 5 stars; maybe the enchilada sauce makes it so scrumptious. I did press an additional clove of garlic. No point in crushing up tomatoes so I just used the fire-roasted diced. Cut the chicken breasts into chunks and tossed them in raw. I like more substance in my soup so did add some black beans, but still wanted more substance so added some rice and that did the trick. this couldn't be any easier; just throw it all in and let it go. so flavorful. did use all homemade chicken broth in place of the water. also used a bit more cilantro. don't skip the cilantro; this really adds to the flavor.

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Tajin Sibnekh (Tunisian Chicken and Eggs)

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

this was very good. I did add 1/2 tsp. more of the ras el hanout. I didn't taste the spinach, although it did add nice color and is healthy. I think next time I would add parsley instead for more flavor. I cheated and used the pre-packaged hash browns and it worked nicely. You could also substitute lamb for the chicken. Reminds me of my sister-in-law's cooking and my wonderful visits to Tunisia. thanks for the great recipe; hubby loved it. Had bought carrots and peas so used that instead; pretty color.

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Homemade Laundry Soap

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2012

I have been using this laundry soap powder for about 2 years now(ever since the price of gas and groceries went up, the price of laundry detergent went out of sight). This cleans like no other. I don't bother w/a food processor; just dump the boxes into a rubbermaid tote I bought especially for this, and grate the fels naptha on a cheap box grater that I use just for that purpose. I would not want to inhale the dust w/the food processor method. Even dumping the boxes together and mixing by hand, u have dust and it can be strong when inhaled. I make a big batch of it simply by using 2 bars fels naptha, 1 box each mule team and washing soda, and 1 tub of offbrand oxyclean. Sometimes when powdered Tide w/bleach is on sale, I will buy that and throw it in too; read years ago on Consumer Reports that the POWDERED TIDE w/bleach cleans whites the best. the test of getting out odors: will not leave a trace of my husband's Bvulgari cologne in his clothes; up until then, when I would take them out of the washer, I could still smell it. For my whites(I am a nurse), I do add a few drops of liquid blueing to my water.

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Mom's Simple Dumplings

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

Perfect! cooking time was perfect, followed exactly; did use the butter flavor crisco. whipped up in a split second. The finished product is so light and fluffy. this is a winner. thanks.

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Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

can't go wrong w/this recipe. very versatile and one can eyeball the ingredients. I did use fat free thousand island. The store was out of rye and pumpernickel bread, so I did add some caraway seed, dill weed, and a bit of dehydrated onion to the mix to give it the rye bread part of the reuben. *tip* make sure to rinse the kraut so it is not salty and tangy. squeeze it well. I used the bag variety because it always tastes fresher to me. Used 1/2 the 32 oz. bag. thanks for this great recipe. this would be great warmed and used as a sandwich filling.

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Heavenly Potatoes and Ham

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

as written, 4 stars but w/tweaks, this is delish! great for potlucks. glad I read the reviews and omitted the butter, and only 2.5 # of potatoes. I am sure they would have been too dry w/the 5#. eyeballed the ham, and used 1 bunch of green onions, no salt. cut my potatoes into thin slices. versatility w/the soup varieties...I used cream of chicken & mushroom(never knew they even made that combo). couldn't find the parmesan crumbs so used plain crumbs w/shredded parmesan. Only used melted butter to drizzle over the topping. thanks for this recipe. very filling and a meal in itself.

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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

you really can't go wrong w/this recipe. I halved it because I am taking it to a smaller function. I even used the pre-cooked bacon for convenience and used 4 slices, since they are usually smaller. green olives w/pimento subbed just for added color. sort of tastes like a loaded baked potato. did add a bit more cheese because, well...u can never have too much cheese. toasted the nuts for an added level of flavor. thanks for this surefire easy, peasy recipe that tastes so good.

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Ham with Pineapple Sauce

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2011

I love this sauce; a perfect accompaniment to ham. I've made it as stated, and also added a bit of orange zest and love it both ways. I don't bother to simmer covered for 10 minutes; just let it come to a boil and then add my cornstarch slurry. thanks for this super easy recipe.

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Cracked Sugar Cookies I

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

I have to give these 5 stars for their beautiful appearance, texture(slightly crisp edges, and very tender inside), as well as the ease of the dough to work with. As far as flavor, as written, where is the salt? this cookie cannot stand by itself without 3 things: a good vanilla, good quality butter, and 1/2 tsp salt. salt enhances flavor. I added 1/2 tsp since I use unsalted butter. This is a very versatile recipe with options of extracts and extras. would like to do these with lemon and vanilla extract, or a bit of grated citrus zests. This made 26 cookies using the large size pampered chef cookie scoop.

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Jif® Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

as written, 4 stars. My general rule of thumb is 3 dark bananas per loaf; that gives the bread the even amt. of moisture, and taste. doubled the recipe to make 2 loaves, and had 1 small mini loaf. mini loaf took 35 min. in my oven and I didn't have to cover it. definitely use foil to cover the last 15 min. the tops do brown @the 45 min. mark. Used full fat JIF crunchy, and subbed applesauce for oil, and buttermilk for the milk. Makes a tender loaf, moist, and this is much much better the next day. more moist and w/more flavor. would suggest making a day ahead of serving for flavors to meld better. this is a heavy loaf, and a heavy batter; that is a good thing if adding add-ins such as chips or nuts; they won't sink to the bottom and will be more evenly distributed throughout loaf.

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Pecan Praline Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

I agree, that these taste wonderful. beautiful toffee flavor. However, it does not say how long to boil. I always boil candy very slowly so the sugar can disolve properly. I let it come to a gentle rolling boil and against my better judgement, took it off the stove and poured, then baked. It seems as though it is too sticky, or gooey. Is this how it is supposed to be? almost a bit too soft. I've made the popularity cookies and they turned out perfect like toffee.(same premise but w/saltines). also, I'm trying to figure out how u would get 35 grahams in a pan that size. I would suggest cutting the grahams in half. a whole graham per serving *as shown in pics) would be too rich, IMO. great flavor though.

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Peanut Butter Mallow Candy

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

more than 5 stars. If u intend on giving this as gifts, I suggest you get it out the door ASAP; otherwise you will be the receiver of the intended--it is just that good. creamy, mallow, a synch to prepare. did it in a double boiler; I feel I have more control over the heat that way. picked up cashews by mistake; no problem...tastes delicious. Used JIF extra crunchy pb. smooth, mallow, creamy, and beautiful presentation. mmm, so so good.

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Sweet Sourdough Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

these are good, I tasted the batter and it seemed very bland. added dried wild Maine blueberries, white chocolate chips and coconut and they tasted very good; sort of like a blueberry muffin. alot of versatility is allowed w/this recipe. cake-type texture. makes a big batch.

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Orange Cranberry Drops

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

these are lovely and very forgiving. I mistakenly added 1/2 tsp soda, so I reduced the baking powder to 1/4 tsp and they came out beautiful. not cakey, but like a toll house consistency. used Trader Joe's orange flavored cranberries, and just added the zest of one orange, with the extract as specified. beautiful flavor. also added some walnuts. so refreshing. love them.

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Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

honestly, these are one of the best cookies ever. TIP: to keep them soft, just add a slice of bread to your cookie container..works like a charm.I am making these for a cookie exchange, and I think after a while, everyone gets tired of chcolate and pb based cookies. didn't have powdered ginger so used 3 tsp. fresh ginger(Gourmet Garden brand in the tube). rolled in turbino sugar. used the large size pampered chef cookie scoop and got exactly 2 dozen. *I used butter flavored shortening and the dough was perfect to work with; didn't have to put in fridge at all. beautiful presentation, and these again are just scrumptious.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup IV

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2011

so good, quick, and easy. does taste like stuffed peppers without the fuss. can be prepared in no time. I omitted the sage(don't care for flavor), and added a touch of cumin instead, added some celery, garlic,chopped cilantro, and red pepper for a bit of zing. had to add more stock than directed once I added the cooked rice.(used basmati out of necessity). makes a bunch and froze some containers. serving with rosemary cheese bread also from this site. thanks for this quick recipe with great leftovers!

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Rosemary Cheddar Bread

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2011

this is so good. I don't have a bread machine so did this by hand. Just mixed the dry ingredients together in 1 bowl while proofing the yeast in water, added to the dry w/the oil. Kneaded it a bit then worked in the cheese a half cup at a time. this takes a bit longer to knead by hand, dough will be heavy. needed 1 1/2 hours proofing in a warm oven. about 40 min. second rise. baked @400 degrees for approx. 23 minutes. perfect amt. of rosemary and not too sweet but just sweetened nicely. very moist dense bread that would be perfect w/pork or lamb main course. used 4 cheese potato flakes; it is what I had on hand. thanks for this recipe!

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Sourdough Starter - Wheat

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2011

this is wonderful. followed it exactly except I was out of honey so had to add a pinch of sugar. I can't believe it is as seasoned as it tastes in just a week and a half. Just made my first loaf of bread with it and it came out perfect. used the 'plain and simple sourdough bread' from this site. kneaded by hand, 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes in the oven and it is perfect. truly a great starter. love the wild sour taste.

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