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Cranberry Sauce

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2011

OMG! This is the best cranberry sauce I ever had. I made it as some reviewers stated with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup orange juice, and a dash of cinnamon. This will make a regular annual appearance on our holiday table. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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Out of this World Turkey Brine

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2011

This is very similar to the brine I used for the whole and breast turkeys I made for Thanksgiving and Christmas last year. My family fell in love with the brine and smoking method it is now the only way I can make a turkey now. It is important to say that your turkey should be fully submerged in the brine. I did thaw mine first, rinsed and removed the gizzards, neck, and liver. Then placed in into the reynolds bag and was able to fit the whole bird in a large bowl in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours before smoking. When I removed it from the brine, I did rinse the salt off, but then added a few pats of butter and cajun seasoning and let it rest on the counter for 20 minutes before placing into the smoker. OMG, truly out of this world delicious.

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Banana Crumb Muffins

Reviewed: May 17, 2011

Very Good Muffins. I usually have a hard time knowing what size bananas to use. The recipe seemed better with 1 1/2 cups of mashed bananas (three medium mashed). We really enjoyed the streusel topping although next time I may use a little less because they were kinda sweet. But I will def make again :)

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St. Louis Toasted Ravioli

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2011

Tried these last night for dinner and Oh My Gosh! they are so addictive. Loved it. I used the beef frozen ravioli and added my own italian seasoning to my plain bread crumbs (so I can control the sodium). I used my fry daddy to fry each square. For the spaghetti sauce, I used Bertoli marinara with burgundy wine- so good. This recipe will definitely be used often as my kids loved it too. Thank you Barb, for sharing.

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Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2010

This ia my first time making a roll cake, it was a huge hit at work. The only thing I did differently was to add pecans on top of the cream cheese frosting before rolling it up. Very tasty. I will make this again and again!

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Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2010

Delicious flavor. I was prepared to see them done when being taken out of the oven. They will be under-cooked slightly. I put the pan back in the oven for ten more minutes. When cooled, it was a little too hard. Please adhere to the cooking instructions. Next time, I will and they will be perfect.

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake III

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2009

This is a very delicious and flavorful cake. If you are looking for a soft moist cake- this is not the one you want to try. But for a traditional POUND cake, this is the perfect recipe. I made this one morning before the kids woke up for school, and my 5yr old was so excited by the smell, he had a slice toasted for breakfast (with milk of course!) It's been a hit at my house every since. I too use both vanilla and almond extracts because I love the blended flavors. A little sweet. But I wouldn't reduce the sugar by more than 1/2 cup. I have made this one a permanent pound cake in my home. Thank you Nanci for sharing.

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Turkey in a Smoker

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2009

Ok i'm a novice. I tried my own smoked turkey this Thanksgiving for the first time and have vowed never to bake or fry a turkey ever again! This is by far the best way to have turkey. My family loved it. I let the 12 lb turkey sit in brine 8-10 hrs in the refrigerator overnight. Then in the morning, I set up my charbroil grill/smoker for low indirect heat. Then I rinsed the turkey and added garlic, pepper, and cajun seasoning, also butter under the breast. I used soaked hickory chips and a can of chicken broth as my liquid under the turkey. I let it cook until the charcoal and chips burned out completely-my first time, I didn't know I could add more charcoal and wood chips as needed. I wanted to make sure it was done, so I put it in the oven for about an hour covered with foil. OMG! Best turkey I ever had! Best flavor! I also smoked a whole turkey breast for christmas. Not a dry spot on either turkey. Very moist and juicy. The one reviewer who was concerned about the pinkish color might want to try a meat thermometer. Or simply bake covered for a hour. Some smokers and charcoals burn differently so it may take more or less time depending on size of turkey, type of charcoal and wood chips. But it's well worth a try. You will not be disappointed by the flavor!

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2009

I tried these for the first time Christmas day and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were! We love peanut butter cookies and cups so perfect match in my opinion. I lined my mini muffin pan with small paper cups and used a cookie scoop to shape the dough into balls. Doing it this way, I had to cook them 12 min and as another reviewer suggested, I too let them cool in the freezer for 5 minutes after inserting the candy cups. I used both peanut butter cups and Chocolate Hershey Kisses. They also freeze very well. Good thing, or else I might eat a whole batch by myself!

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Christmas Breakfast Sausage Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2008

We enjoy this casserole every Christmas and some special mornings throughout the year. The only change I make is to add more eggs btwn 6-8. Just remember to add the same amount of toasted bread slices and the ratio is perfect. I also used maple sausage for this past holiday and my family really loved it.

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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2007

I make this recipe often. The only thing I might do differently is put all the potato/cheese/bacon mixture into a casserole dish and add more shredded cheese on top. Saves time and my family loves it.

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White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Reviewed: May 14, 2007

Absolutely delicious. Home and work really enjoyed this recipe. The only thing I did differently was to omit the nuts, (family request). But they were still delicious! Thanks for sharing.

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Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006

Awesome!!!! I have tried these several times. I left all ingredients the same, Substituted 1/2 cup shortening with 1/2 cup applesauce; they are always wonderful. These cookies have turned one of my two year olds into a little cookie monster! Thanks for the recipe.

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Chicken Enchiladas II

Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2006

This is the best chicken enchiladas I have ever had. I goofed a little and added all of the ingredients together before separating to add milk and pour over the top: so I just saved some with the chicken already added and added a little milk to thin it out and poured that over the top with shredded cheese. Very delicious!! I will make this again and again.

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To Die For Blueberry Muffins

Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2006

These are wonderful. I made them as per recipe and the taste and texture are perfect. I will definitely make these again. I want to try a little lemon flavor next time. Thanks for sharing.

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Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2006

This is my first time trying brown sugar with meatloaf. Everyone loved it. I used 1 lb ground turkey, 1 egg, onion and garlic powder, and omitted the milk. Also I mixed some of the glaze into the meatloaf. It was fabulous. This is my new staple recipe for meatloaf.

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Alyson's Broccoli Salad

Reviewed: May 17, 2006

This one is truly wonderful. I followed the recipe exact except I added a cup of shredded cheese. Delicious! I will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing.

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Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2005

This is sooooo good. I was able to please the taste buds of my two picky 17 month olds as well as my friends at work. The only change I made was that I added a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Will definitely make this again. Thank you, LB for the recipe.

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