I'm still not entirely sure what this is supposed to be an alternative to, but I will say it is very good.

Reviewed On: Aug. 24, 2006

I seldom make snap beans, as I don't care for the texture. These, though, were very superior!

Reviewed On: Jul. 15, 2006

I did not encounter the gumminess problem. This may be because I eschewed the salad dressing mix for 1 Tbsp. dried minced garlic and 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan; perhaps there is some ingredient in commercial mixes that becomes gummy when baked. I also baked the chicken for only 45 minutes, as I felt that 60 minutes would dry it out too much. The resulting chicken was strongly flavored; quite garlicky, but with a noticeable flavor and tang from the cheese. I like these strong flavors, although I concede that my tastes are not everyone's. All in all, a satisfying dish.

Reviewed On: Jul. 15, 2006