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Easy Broccoli Salad

Reviewed: May 20, 2012

Nice, easy, and tasty. I only used a couple tablespoons of olive oil, and let it sit in the fridge for an hour. Served with grilled salmon kabobs, and the orzo with basil and parmesan from this site.

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Truly Delicious Brussels Sprouts

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

First, I'll confess that I actually like Brussels sprouts! I started slicing them long ago to trick my husband into eating them! For the longest time he thought it was cabbage, lol! Anyway, this recipe is really outstanding, and the lemon juice brightens it up nicely. I almost follow it exactly except I add teaspoon of lemon zest and cut back on the lemon juice. I also sprinkle red pepper flakes onto the finished dish. I cook mine longer than 45 seconds, probably closer to 2 minutes, and they still have the nice bright color and texture. I served this with grilled chicken wings and rice.

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Corn and Black Bean Salad

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2012

I'm on a roll with two good recipes in a day. Great as a side dish with grilled or roasted meat and as a filler to make wraps. I added some to a spinach wrap along with thin slivers of roast pork, jalapenos, and a shredded Mexican cheese blend. Delicious! I used a 15 oz can of corn and added in about a 1/2 cup of diced onion. This will be a great side for BBQs.

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Lemon Scones

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2012

Great! I wanted more lemon flavor so I added in a teaspoon of lemon juice. I brushed the tops of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkled on turbinado sugar. I used my Nordic Ware mini scone pan to bake them to make 16 mini scones. I enjoy these as a light snack with coffee. I baked mine at 425 degrees for about 18 minutes. These would be really good with a lemon glaze.

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Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2012

I prepared this in my wok. I salted and browned the ground beef first, removed it, and poured off the oil. I added half a chopped onion to the recipe and stir fried until softened. After the onions were softened, I added in the garlic and about a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger. I like black pepper so I used 1 ½ teaspoons of coarse ground pepper. Then I added the cabbage and stir fried it for 3-4 minutes. I added in two tablespoons of water and the soy sauce, lowered the heat and covered the wok to let the cabbage steam to soften it to al dente, about 3 minutes. I placed the ground beef back into the wok and tossed it with the other ingredients. I didn't have a fresh red bell pepper so I used jarred and added those in after the ground beef, tossing just to mix them in. I omitted the cornstarch and ½ cup of water completely.

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Sauceless Garden Lasagna

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2011

Very tasty and creative. I replaced the feta with ricotta salatta (the Italian version of Feta) and used a sweet yellow onion. This recipe is a great way to use up veggies from the garden, and it is a really good dish to serve for meatless Mondays.

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Fresh Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2011

Tasty and easy to make. I skipped the shrimp to make this a meatless dish and added a couple more cloves of garlic. I didn't use the food processor at all. I used my garlic press and knife. I didn't have mozarella so I used ricotta salata. Used rotini instead of fettucini. Added in a big pinch of red pepper flakes (aleppo). Since each ingredient pretty much stands on its own in this recipe, fresh herbs are highly recommended. I used lemon basil which added a nice lemony flavor to the dish. A teaspoon or so of grated lemon zest would be a nice addition to this recipe.

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Smashed Cauliflower

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2011

Tasty even without the 1 cup of cheese. I just used 1/4 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese. I also added 3 cloves of garlic to the pan with the cauliflower. I used one can of chicken broth and made up the difference with water. I poured off all but a 1/2 cup or so of the liquid when the cauliflower was almost soft and let it cook all the way down. After mashing in the pan, I continued to cook the cauliflower to get out the extra moisture. I finished the dish with a little butter, sliced green onion tops, and black pepper. Will definitely make this again. To get a texture even closer to mashed potatoes but without all the carbs, add one quartered potato to the recipe and cook and mash along with the cauliflower.

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Fried Broccoli

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2011

Very easy and tasty recipe. I unthawed the broccoli and then gently squeezed some of the water out of it. I sauteed 1/2 an onion and 2 garlic cloves, sliced in the oil for a couple of minutes, then added the broccoli. I topped my second serving with a little fresh grated parmesan cheese. This recipe is a great way to prepare frozen broccoli. I had intended on not buying any more frozen broccoli because I usually wind up throwing it out whether it's been cooked or has grown old in the freezer. Now that I've found a good way to prepare it, I will buy more.

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Grandma's Corn Chowder

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2011

Quick and easy, and a big hit for today's lunch! I had potatoes leftover from the Honey Roasted Red Potatoes recipe from this site, so I used those and added them in with the corn. I omitted the salt from the recipe since the bacon is already salty and my potatoes were cooked in salted water. I added the half and half to the pot without warming it first. I lowered the heat and added it, when it started to simmer, I turned the stove off. The key is to not let it come to a boil since that may cause the half and half to separate and make the chowder watery. To keep a skin from forming on your chowder as it cools, pour it into a serving dish and place a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper directly on top of the chowder.

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Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2011

These were really good. I substituted the 1/4 cup of butter for 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. I also omitted the garlic salt and used one thinly sliced garlic clove. I only used a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. I salted the water when I cooked the green beans and didn't add any additional salt to the recipe. I sauteed the garlic in the oil and butter for a minute or so over low heat to keep it from browning, and then added the rest of the sauce ingredients. Instead of using another pan. I cooked the green beans first, made the sauce in the pan, and then tossed the green beans with the sauce in the pan. The fresh basil really makes this dish outstanding so I recommend using fresh instead of dried.

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Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2011

Really good. I roasted the potatoes uncovered in my NuWave Oven and then added the honey butter during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. For the butter mixture, I placed a thinly sliced clove of garlic in a small dish along with the butter, honey, and dry mustard and heated the mixture in the microwave just enough to soften the garlic, about 30 seconds. I served the potatoes with roasted chicken, greens and cornbread. A very good combination.

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Lemony Cucumbers

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2011

I only used one teaspoon of celery seeds because I thought 2 would be to overwhelming. Added a pinch of garlic powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Instead of chopped onion, I sliced up a small red onion and tossed the slices with the cucumbers before adding the dressing. The cucumber slices are a nice addition to green salads and even deli sandwiches. I will make these again.

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Simple Baked Apples

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2010

Very good. I only used a small pinch of cloves, since I am not a fan of cloves. The only recommendation that I have is to cover the dish with foil while baking and remove it during the last 10 minutes or so. I left mine uncovered and the apples were sort of dry, not nice and bubbly as I expected them to be.

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Spicy Eggplant

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2010

Really good recipe. I used rice wine instead of water, brown sugar instead of white, and I added about a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger. Instead of adding the garlic and sesame oil at later stages in the recipe, I mixed both with the sauce. I diced the onion instead of slicing so everything would be the same shape. I used Lee Kum Kee Garlic Chili Sauce. It's really chunky and more of a paste than a sauce. I don't find it that spicy so I added red pepper flakes to the sauce to boost up the heat. I stir fried the eggplant in two batches using a 14" carbon steel wok, and added about 6 fresh basil leaves to the last batch. I returned the eggplant and onion back to the wok and then stirred in the sauce and let it cook for a minute or so. I kept stirring as it cooked to keep it from burning. I will make this again as it is a tasty and quick recipe for eggplant.

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Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce

Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2010

I used apple pie spice instead of the pumpkin. Also, I used dark brown sugar and only used 1/4 cup of water. I added the spice and 1/2 the sugar at the beginning of the cook cycle. After the apples had softened considerably, I tasted the sauce and added in the remaining sugar. The sauce, made with apple pie spices, taste the same as southern fried apples without the extra calories from the butter, and they are a wonderful addition to an old fashioned breakfast of sausage or ham, eggs, grits, and toast.

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Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2010

I made some changes to this recipe to lower some of the fat content but I still think it was delicious and deserved five stars. Instead of using regular mayo and butter, I substituted fat free mayo and light butter. I also sprayed the fillets with olive oil cooking spray before placing them under the broiler. Since tilapia cooks quickly, I didn't turn them at all. I let them cook 3 or 4 minutes (oven rack on second slot from the top), added the cheese mixture, and removed them when the cheese started to brown.

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Grilled Zucchini II

Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2010

Tasty and easy. Replaced zucchini with eggplant which has out produced everything in the garden. I prepared mine in my grill pan on the stove. Added a couple small yellow and orange bellow peppers. Topped the finished dish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

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Homemade Shake and Bake Mixture

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2010

Great alternative to the box mix. I used it on pork chops. The recipe makes a lot so keep that in mind before making it. I halved the recipe and used about a cup or so for 6 chops. I stored the unused portion in the fridge. I only used a teaspoon of Kosher salt, and used garlic powder and ground celery seeds in place of the salt versions. For the herbs, my idea of a pinch was 1/4 teaspoon of each (for the halved recipe). I'm thinking about grinding up Corn Flakes and using that for the bread crumbs when I mix up the next batch. There's a lot of different flavor combinations that can be made with this recipe by changing the herbs or type of bread crumbs used. That's a plus to help keep meals interesting.

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Classic CRISCO® Pie Crust

Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2010

I've used this recipe for many years. The dry crumbly dough problem is easily solved by adding additional water, a teaspoon or so at a time. The type of flour used, as well as the method used to measure the flour, play a role in how much water will be needed. Scooping the flour out of the bag and leveling is not the same as spooning the flour into the measuring cup, as scooping tends to pack the flour into the cup and you will wind up with more flour than you would if you spoon and level. Thus you will need more water. The version of the recipe that I have says 5 - 7 tablespoons of cold water which takes into consideration the varying differences that may arise with flour type/brand and measuring technique.

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