Marianne Recipe Reviews (Pg. 1) - Allrecipes.com (10848063)

Pepperoncini Beef

Reviewed: May 28, 2012

What could possibly be easier than this? We thought this was one of the very best slow cooker recipes I've made. It is even better two days after it is cooked so it can "stew" in the juices. Yum!

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We are totally in to muffins just like this one. In keeping with my usual muffin-making, I did change this up just a bit----but still keeping with the original recipe. I used 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour as part of the flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, half brown and half white sugar, and dried plums (is there a difference with plums and prunes?). We will like having these with our morning coffee. Thanks for the recipe!

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Picnic Potato Salad with No Mayonnaise

Reviewed: May 26, 2012

No question about whether or not this is a 5-star recipe! Whether you use regular balsamic vinegar (especially a GOOD one--translates into expensive aged) or a white one, this recipe is PERFECT! Oh, yum! I made it earlier in the day and then took it out about an hour before serving so I could add in the blue cheese. It was just plain delicious! Thanks, Maridele!

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Lemon Blueberry Pie

Reviewed: May 26, 2012

I'm giving this recipe a 4-star review only because of the lemon curd that goes on the bottom. I wondered about using the whole egg, and now I know why I can't. I made the curd on a very low heat and stirred it constantly from beginning to end. It did cook the whites! I had to strain that part before I could add the lemon to the pie, and so I lost a lot of the zest, which I tried to save as best I could. I'll try this just using the egg yolks next time. Even then this pie was absolutely delicious. The blueberries were perfect on top of the lemon! The pie crust I used was this one, which was PERFECT!

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Fast Salmon with a Ginger Glaze

Reviewed: May 25, 2012

OMG!!! Soooo yummy! I have to tell you that I did not use all the ginger or all the chile paste it called for---maybe only half of each---and even then I thought it was going to be so spicy that I couldn't serve it! And I even added a little bit more water to the pan before it was reduced. But I was so wrong! I kept going back to put a little bit more on my fish. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Costco just got in their Wild Fresh Copper River Salmon at a paltry $9.99 per pound! I grilled up a little less than a pound for the two of us, and we ate it all. I went easy on the sauce for my hubby, but I added a whole bunch more for myself--kept going back for more. I just may have to go get more salmon because I'm not done eating this stuff!

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All American Meatloaf

Reviewed: May 25, 2012

If you are looking for a striking, unique recipe for meatloaf, this isn't your answer. But if you are looking for a very nice meatloaf that everyone in the family will want seconds of, this is the one for you! I followed the recipe with the exception of using dried parsley rather than the fresh. I also added an extra minced garlic clove. With this basic recipe you can do whatever you want to meet your taste requirements, but this is a very wonderful place to start. I can tell you that this is very family friendly and will be made again in my kitchen!

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Popa's Pickled Eggs

Reviewed: May 22, 2012

These eggs are delicious! I think they are better than the famous Joe Jost's pickled eggs. I'm so grateful to have this recipe! Many thanks!

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Jail House Dip

Reviewed: May 22, 2012

I have not made this dip, but I have had it as made by the author of the recipe himself. I can attest to the fact that this is very yummy! Thanks for the recipe! Now I have to have some company over just so I can make this!

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Chef John's Chili Chocolate Cookies

Reviewed: May 11, 2012

I made this recipe just as Chef John said to, right down to the grinding of the black pepper. But it was that pepper that made me rate this a 4 rather than a 5. We thought 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper was just a little too much, and for that ingredient in a cookie, that is more important than if this were a main dish of some sort. I would suggest trying only 1/4 teaspoon. I loved how the cookies retained their shape and how wonderfully chocolatey they are. I baked them on parchment for 11 minutes and that was perfect---just a little underdone in the middle. It was hard to find the currants, but Sprouts had them! I got about 30 cookies with a 2-tablespoon scoop. I'll definitely make these again with my adjustment. Thanks, Chef!

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Romance Sauce

Reviewed: May 8, 2012

I'm rating this based on using chicken broth and chicken, as suggested as possible by the submitter of the recipe. I did use dried dill but kept everything else as written. The photos I took show the recipe just like that. When I went to serve it to my husband, though, I added a tablespoon of butter to the sauce, hoping to cut down on the vinegary taste. Now don't get me wrong, I'm a total balsamic vinegar lover! And I'm betting that the two tablespoons works great when using beef stock and beef of some sort with this recipe. I'd suggest starting out with just one for the chicken alternative and seeing what you think. I will try this again because I think it is a good, basic recipe. Thanks!

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Classic Sauza® Gold Margarita

Reviewed: May 4, 2012

There are, for sure, many different styles of margaritas! You can't argue about the ingredients in this drink---they ARE classic. You just need to find the recipe you prefer. But for me---tonight---the eve of Cinco de Mayo---this was perfection!

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Ex-Girlfriend's Mom's Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)

Reviewed: May 4, 2012

I made this earlier today but waited to really eat it until tonight so the flavors would meld together. There will be none of this left after tonight! I made it exactly as the recipe stated, using a red jalapeno (which I prefer) and kosher salt. The measurements are right on the money. This is great by the spoonful or as an accompaniment to something else. For those who aren't used to using jalapenos, be sure to read how to handle them, and know that each jalapeno has its own level of heat even by the kind of variety. So you may want to tread carefully. Thanks for the recipe!

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Margarita Chicken Quesadillas

Reviewed: May 4, 2012

We liked this a lot, especially with the usual added accompaniments (sour cream, green onions, avocado). I think that next time I make this I'll cut up the chicken and go directly to cooking it in the margarita mix because it got kind of too dry by cooking it first. By the time the margarita mix disappears, it leaves a yummy film all over the chicken. I did add some pepper to the finished chicken. Thanks for a great idea for quesadillas!

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Tabitha's Homemade Wheat Bread

Reviewed: May 4, 2012

This is a very good recipe for a simple whole wheat bread. I did follow the recipe completely and did the kneading by hand since I didn't feel like trying my Kitchenaid for such a small batch. The espresso and the cocoa were not discernible to my taste, but I'm sure they added depth of flavor to this bread. I wonder, though, about the cooking temperature. The outside got quite dark in the 20 minutes I baked it, but the inside was still not quite done. I'm not sure covering it would be the answer. I'll make this again and turn down the heat to 375 and give that a try. It was good toasted this morning with a slather of butter and a little extra honey! Thanks, Tabitha!

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Coleslaw II

Reviewed: May 2, 2012

I can't quite put my finger on what is missing for me in this recipe. It's good, but it's missing a wow factor. Maybe I need to let the dressing sit more. Maybe it needs salt and pepper. It's definitely worth it for those who don't like a mayo-based slaw, but for me it needs more depth to the dressing. Hubby liked it! That's a real plus!

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Wild Rice and Pepper Salad

Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2012

Oh, YUM, Jillian! How long has this recipe been around? I was just poking around and found it. Would you believe that I served this warm tonight with leftover turkey (the kosher one from Trader Joe's) from last night? And tomorrow I'll have it for lunch cold from the fridge. I didn't add salt, I didn't have yellow pepper, and I used full-fat mayo (I know...). Otherwise I followed your directions. This is so easy and such a great side dish! I LOVE the versatility of recipes like this one! Thank you very much!

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A Perfect Margarita

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2012

All I can say is YUM!

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Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, Endive, & Blueberry Salad with Toasted Pecans

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2012

We thought that the al fresco sausage is very fresh and tasty but that it could be cut in thinner pieces. The dressing was very good and surprising because of the fact that it didn't have any oil in it. I had so many types of cheese that I didn't want to purchase yet another kind, so I opted for yogurt cheese which was well-suited for this recipe. We would enjoy eating this salad again!

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Herb and Garlic Dressing

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2012

This is a good, solid salad dressing! I did use olive oil rather than the vegetable oil, and my vinegar was white balsamic--a nice complement to the flavors of herbs. I used my garlic press rather than mincing. I like that the herbs used are what I always have on hand! Thanks for the good measurements!

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Candied Bacon

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2012

Candied bacon is exactly right! It took an hour to get to the point of doneness in my photo, and that was turning it up for the last 15 minutes. I did everything that was listed in the recipe, and the results were worth it. Interesting. I had a package of bacon that weighed 1.25 pounds, and half I used for this and half I fried as usual. The ingredients for the candied part was just right for that amount of bacon. The saltiness of the regularly fried bacon was so pronounced after tasting the candied bacon! We had friends over for brunch, and the guys preferred the regular, but we gals loved the candied. We were thinking of cutting the bacon in half, skewering it on pretty little sticks, and serving it for a party. Trust me, it would be a hit! Thanks again, as usual, Chef John!

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