britishcolumbiagirl Recipe Reviews (Pg. 1)

Cream Cheese Frosting I

Reviewed: May 7, 2008

This is very good and so easy! I used more cream cheese than called for so mine wasn't thin or runny at all. There was extra left over, so I have some on hand for my next carrot cake or cupcakes...thanks for a great recipe!

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Quinoa Side Dish

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2008

Yummy! A very quick and easy alternative to rice. This would be great using any combination of herbs/spices. I'll definitely make this again.

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Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms

Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2008

I used extra cream as another reviewer suggested. Also extra garlic was a must! This is a great base recipe and would be really nice with any combination of other vegetables added if you wanted. It was so quick and easy to make...I'll make this again. Thanks!

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Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

This is a winner! So easy and yummy! I didn't have canned tomatoes so I used fresh grape tomatoes instead (their skins aren't tough like cherry tomatoes). I squashed them a bit once they were in the pan and then let them melt down while the sauce simmered. It worked really well! I also didn't have heavy cream so I once again used what I had; some skim milk and a tablespoon of sour cream. The sour cream added some nice tang. I also added some dried italian seasoning and doubled the fresh garlic. A few fresh basil leaves on top finished this off nicely. Will make this again! Thanks!

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Stuffed Peppers

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

I actually used leftover wild rice because that's what I had on hand and it worked very well. I prefer red bell peppers so that's what I used. For more flavour I used spaghetti sauce as other reviewers suggested. My husband (who usually hates stuffed peppers) loved these. I will make them again. Thanks!

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Roasted Vidalia Onions

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2008

Ohmygosh! These are so good! I've made them a few times and they always taste great! Just like french onion soup but without the hassle. I've even used yellow onions and they're okay, but I prefer using the vidalia. I added some crushed fresh garlic for added flavour. Yummy!

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Coconut Macaroon Brownies

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2007

The rating is for the filling; as others suggested I used a different recipe for the brownies (Fudge Brownies I from this site). The coconut macaroon filling is a nice way to "dress up" regular brownies. I used a 9X9 pan because I like thick brownies and baked for approximately 60 minutes. Very good! Thanks!

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Fudge Brownies I

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2007

With a couple minor changes, these are the best brownies I have ever made! As others suggested, I used 3 eggs rather than 4 and they turned out perfect. I also omitted the nuts. I like thick brownies so I used a 9X9 glass pan and baked for approximately 55 minutes. These brownies are nice and fugdey; not cake-like at all. This will be my standard brownie recipe from now on! Thanks!

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Lazy Daisy Cake

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2007

A lovely and very easy cake to make for a weeknight dessert. It never fails and is always moist. I used a bit extra coconut and the family loved it. I'll be making this on a regular basis. Thanks!

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Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2007

Yummy! I added fresh grated nutmeg and increased the other spices for a bit more kick. I also used a gingersnap crust. Just crush 1 1/2 C of gingersnap cookies and add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, 6 T of melted butter and a bit of brown sugar if you like it sweet. Pat this mixture into your pie plate and then the filling. I topped it off with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pecans. Thanks for a great recipe I will use again!

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Wild Rice and Beef Casserole

Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2007

This is a good weeknight meal; it's so quick and easy to prepare. I used leftover cooked wild rice and it worked fine. I don't care for curry, so didn't use it. I didn't have mushrooms so used peas instead; also added minced fresh garlic and a touch of ground ginger and a can of sliced bamboo shoots. I'm glad I did as others suggested and added a layer of cheese in the middle of the beef mixture and used a few more Tablespoons of soy. Thanks for a quick and easy base recipe I will use again.

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Sky High Yorkshire Pudding

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2007

These were good, although mine did not end up being sky high. I think next time I'll use a slightly higher oven temp. and make sure the pan is really smoking when adding the batter. Can't wait to try these again. Thanks!

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Dill Pickles

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2007

These are absolutely the best pickles! To ensure a crisp pickle be sure to cut about 1/8" off the blossom end of each cuke because enzymes located there can cause soft pickles. I also like to chop up the garlic cloves and then just put about 1 teaspoon in each jar, rather than the whole cloves. If I have them, I also pop a fresh dill flower in the centre each jar after the cukes are in. Thanks for a great recipe!

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Banana Crumb Muffins

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2007

Wow! This is my new favorite muffin recipe. So quick and easy. I cut the recipe to 6 muffina and it worked very well. I also added a bit of vanilla to the batter. Very nice...Thank you!

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Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2007

This is great with a few changes; I used only 1/4 C brown sugar and 1/2 C milk and added worchestershire sauce as other reviewers suggested. I also added chopped fresh garlic and ground mustard to the glaze for a bit of zip. I cook meatloaf without a loaf pan; I line a jelly roll pan with tin foil and place a cooling rack on top of that. Then place the loaf on the rack; the fat just ends up dripping off the loaf. I also "baste" with the glaze a few times during cooking. Thanks for a nice recipe I will use over and over!

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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2007

These cookies were good, but not as chewy as I was hoping they'd be. As other reviewers suggested, I added a cup of peanut butter; they came out nice and peanutty. I also baked the cookies for 9-10 minutes at 350. I put chocolate chips in half of the batter, and left them out for the other half. Tasted good both ways.

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread I

Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2007

Yummy! What a great way to use the abundance of zucchini at this time of year! I halved the recipe BUT used the whole 2 Cups of zucchini and the whole 3/4 C of chocolate chips; it yielded one nice sized loaf. I had to bake this for a bit longer than the recipe specified, maybe because the one loaf had the full 2 Cups of zucchini. I also added a touch of nutmeg. My whole family loves this! I will make it again.

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2007

This is a nice way to use up leftovers. I used a wild rice mixture without the flavour packet, and I didn't have heavy cream, so I used half & half and it was fine. For more flavour I started with a mirepoix (sauted onion, carrot and celery), then made the roux. I also added fresh garlic. I will make this again.

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Mom's Island Treasures

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2007

Great recipe! I didn't have coconut and they still turned out great. I will use this recipe many more times I'm sure.

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Tomato Alfredo Sauce with Artichokes

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2007

As others have mentioned, it's not really alfredo, but it's still really good. I omitted the flour and used heavy cream instead of milk and added minced fresh garlic and some sweet red pepper. This is a nice quick way to serve pasta. I will make this again.

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