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Whole Grain Waffles

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2012

Delicious! Will put this in my regular breakfast rotation! I made similar changes to those suggested: swapped out the canola for applesauce (making it 1/2 c applesauce and no canola oil), swapped old fashioned oats for flax (didn't have flax), used wheat bran for wheat germ and whole wheat flour for the whole wheat pastry flour. Also, instead of 1T sugar, used 2t Splenda and 1 t brown sugar. Sifted flour for added fluffiness. Batter slightly too runny so would start with 1 and 1/2 c milk and add a bit more as needed to thin it down.

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Fresh Cherry Crisp

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2011

LOVED IT! I made some changes others suggested and incorporated my own. I ended up with more cherries and less topping: 4 and 1/2 c cherries (I used frozen), 3/4 white sugar, 1/4 cup tapioca (instead of flour) and 1 t vanilla. For topping, 1/2 c flour, 1/2 c rolled oats,1/4 c white sugar, 1/2 c brown sugar. Leave out shortening. Bake in 8x8 or 9x9 for 50-60 minutes. Less topping and more cherries make me a happy girl. Serve with vanilla ice cream. My hubby ate three helpings on his go-round.

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Country Green Beans

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2011

Loved these. Due to diet restrictions, I used 1/2 T light butter instead of 1/4 c butter and 1 slice cooked bacon instead of the ham. Still delicious! Agree that using veggie or chicken broth instead of water gives them more flavor. YUM - thanks for a great way to fix green beans!

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Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

Reviewed: May 21, 2011

Loved this corn! I had to use Ritz crackers (didn't have saltines) and it was still wonderful. Used 1 can kernel corn and 2 cans creamed. Perfect combo. Thanks for a great recipe :)

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Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Reviewed: May 17, 2011

Absolutely fantastic! Made it as another reviewer suggested - steamed the asparagus separately. Sauteed the steamed asparagus with mushrooms, then added shrimp, then sauce and finally threw the cooked pasta into the same skillet with everything else. (I used farfelle bow tie pasta-multigrain variety- cooked al dente). Topped with a tablespoon of grated Parmesan per serving, it was totally delicious! Similar to a dish I have had at Bahama Breeze but not nearly as fattening. Used slighly less basil. Don't forget the pepper flakes :) Highly recommend this dish

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Grandmother's Bread Pudding

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2010

WOW I am not that big a bread pudding fan but this was FABULOUS Comfort food at its best! And the custard is out of this world! My husband and I both ate several helpings when it was warm right out of the oven... and had to take a moment to stop and remember to breathe! :)

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Mexican Bean Salad

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2010

I am in love with this bean salad! I saved my own custom version but if the original weren't so good, I would not have any --which would be a travesty. Just overwhelmingly delicious and a great way to get in fiber. Thanks a million Karen!!

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Sour Cherry Pie

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2010

SO DELICIOUS! I used 6 c frozen tart cherries (no need to defrost-use them frozen) instead of canned. Instead of all sugar, used 3/4 c sugar and 3/4 c Splenda granular (this is the Splenda that is cup for cup equivalent of sugar). No need to add extra water or liquid. Suggestion: If you have time, mix all pie ingredients together in a bowl and leave on the counter for about 10 minutes to let the cherries thaw slightly and absorb tapioca before you bake. I always do this when baking any type of fruit pie and using tapioca, and it seems to produce better/tastier pies. If you don't have time, charge ahead and get baking! My husband called for his mother and rolled his eyes back in his head over this one! :)

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Basic Chicken Salad

Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2010

Delicious! I'm picky about chicken salad but loved this one. Used rotisserie chicken from Sam's Club and slivered toasted almonds (bought 'em that way from Trader Joe's). I threw all ingredients including a few addl spices (garlic and onion powder, a dash of seasoned salt) into the mini food processor. Blended nicely, it was great on toasted wheat bread with mixed salad greens! I used lite Miracle Whip to reduce calories - still fabulous!

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Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Reviewed: May 8, 2010

WOW - these are FABULOUS! I'm not much of a cookie person, but I ate these fresh out of the oven and could not stop! Made the recipe exactly as stated other than adding about 1/2 t dried lemon peel. Highly recommend! (They do taste best on the day you make them.... )

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Mexican Bean Salad

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2010

You can use any variety of beans that you have on hand. I reduced the olive oil to cut down on the calories/fat and don't notice it in the taste. DO NOT skimp on the spices in the dressing-- you must use them --the dressing is what makes this recipe fabulous! Adjust peppers and onions to your own taste. I don't like an overwhelming amount - just enough to taste/season. This tastes even better if you marinate overnight. Easy to take along in a small cooler when you travel. And filling!

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Jamie's Minestrone a la Deb Style

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2010

Wow, great flavor! I changed it up a bit and created my own version since I didn't have it all on hand. It is a versatile recipe and that is a great thing!

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Jamie's Minestrone

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2010

Wow, great flavor! I changed it up a bit and created my own version since I didn't have it all on hand. It is a versatile recipe and that is a great thing!

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Paprika Chicken with Mushrooms

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2010

So simple and absolutely delicious! It smelled wonderful and tasted just as good~ the only change I made was instead of the spices, I just used Lawry's seasoned salt. Shortened up the cooking time a bit as well. Hubby raved that this was fabulous! P.S. Served atop mashed potatoes and a side of roasted asparagus.

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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2009

I added a few more herbs as I like lots of flavor: 1/2 t of dried parsley, 1/2 t of dried chives and 1 clove of garlic. I also used light sour cream and 2% shredded cheddar and no one knew the difference! Rave reviews put this one in my recipe box for good! Thank you! P.S. Easy to make ahead of time- even the day before! Just don't put toppings on until you are ready to bake.

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Chocolate Mint Cookies I

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2009

Oh, my! These are unbelievably tasty! Per others suggestions, I also added about 1 tsp of mint to the dough just before I added the eggs. Rather than 1/2 mint per cookie, I used a whole mint per cookie; just laid it on top as soon as the cookies came out of the oven, let it melt for a minute or two and then smoothed it out with my knife. I substituted milk chocolate chips for half of the semisweet chips, and they were great! Thanks for a fabulous cookie recipe!!!

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Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

Love this icing! The best go-to icing recipe and tastes WAY better than the canned variety. I often add 1/2 t of lemon extract if I am using it on a citrus (orange or lemon), vanilla or berry flavored cake. Thank you!!

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Jicama Appetizer

Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2009

Fabuloso! I used to eat this all the time when I was a student in Mexico. You can use lemon juice if you don't have fresh lime juice, although lime is better to me.

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Sarge's EZ Pulled Pork BBQ

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2009

Gut-wrenchingly DELICIOUS! My husband declared this better than Dicks Bodacious BBQ! Super easy in the crock pot. Reviewer kbresler was right on- I followed her suggestions. 1)rub the roast with garlic salt and pepper. 2) I put in frozen chopped onion (a handful) to float in the broth. Didn't spear the roast with garlic and did use half beef broth/half veggie broth. It was still perfect. I cooked it on high for five hours and then three hours at low. Drained the broth and onions out, scraped off the fat and added a bottle of Sweet Baby Rays' Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce! Perfection. Thank you!

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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2009

Excellent! To lighten it up, I used all whole wheat flour, 3 egg whites (no yolks), unsweetened applesauce instead of oil, 1 and 1/2 c splenda along with 2T Splenda brown sugar blend instead of sugar. Added 2 T almond meal (Trader Joes) and 1/2 of a very ripe banana mashed. Baked 12 muffins for 26 minutes. Delicious!!!!

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