Herman Biscuits

Reviewed: May 12, 2012

This made a lovely soft, light and fluffy dough. Really east to work and handle, I think I could user it in lots of diferent ways, I used Fliimsy's idea for cinnamon rolls this time. There was a little bit of a bitter taste from the baking soda (so not 5*) so I'm going to reduce the amount next time and hope I will still get good results. Thanks for the recipe.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Corn Dogs

Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2011

Here in the UK, we have never tried corn dogs but always wondered .... Well I don't know what they taste like when you buy them, but these were delicious! I was happier to be able to choose own good quality bratwurst. They coating did cook quite dark like on some of the photos. I turned the heat down as far as I dare but there was no way they cooked for 3 minutes. No problem though, just heated through in the oven when they were all fried off. The only change, I reduced the sugar a little as we don't have a very sweet tooth.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Fluffy White Frosting

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2011

This isn't quite the recipe I have used previously, but I was silly and didn't save that one. I used these quantities, but kept heating over a doub;e boiler like 7 minute frosting. Worked brilliantly, just what I wanted, thanks.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Fluffy Pancakes

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2011

How did I ever miss this recipe?! I've used a few pancake recipes off this site but these are amazing. So fluffy and no after taste from the baking soda. I susbtitued lemon juice for the white vinegar.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Donut Muffins

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2010

followed the the recipe to a T and yummy

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Batt2low

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Living In: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Drumsticks with Peach and Honey

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2010

I made a whole lot of changes to this recipe and was really pleased with the result. I used 1/2 tsp lemon juice instead of a lemon (added with the water) and halved 8 ripe apricots instead of the peach. I also changed the cooking method, after browning the chicken, I put it in a dish in a medium oven whilst I made the sauce, according to the recipe, up to addding the water when I also added the apricots. All this warm sauce was poured over the browned drumsticks and baked for around half an hour. The sauce thickened in the oven so I didn't use any cornflour. The chicken was so juicy and the flavor beautifully ballanced, not too much of any one.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip II

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2009

GREAT recipe!!! Although I left out the garlic salt (because artichoke hearts usually come in brine) and also used fresh spinach. I wilted about 90g (because some juice comes out), then chopped and threw that in. PERFECT!!! Definitely a staple for my dip recipes. Thanks :)

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LinnieD

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

This recipe is just AWESOME!!! I make this regularly now for Thanksgiving and everyone raves about it. It's a great alternative to the plain old pumpkin pie. Many thanks for the recipe!!

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LinnieD

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Classic Waffles

Reviewed: May 20, 2009

Just the recipe I needed for my new waffle iron. Inever have buttermilk in so this suits me fine. I do use a lot of oil so they don't come out healthy but are crispy and lite.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Crumpets

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2009

I neeed to practise these, I think. They are a bit heavier than shop bought, but they taste really fresh and are quick to make for a yeast rise. I used rings of kitchen foil, which were a bit flimsy.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009

awsome muffins, never made muffins from scratch before and they turned out really well. They are even better with a little mixed fruit rather than chocolate chips. we did add a little vanilla and some sour cream just like the other reviewers suggested. YUMMY!!!!!!!!

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Batt2low

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Living In: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Chewy Coconut Cookies

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009

what can i say but the cookies were yummy and chewy. We have made them 2 times already.

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Batt2low

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Living In: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Bananas Foster I

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2009

Really simple but also delicious. I wasn't sure the sauce would come together - it had separated a bit, but when the bananas went it, it all cooked down beautifully. This was dessert after Chinese food so I added a pinch of Chinese Five Spice with the cinnamon and Cointreau instead of rum because we didn't have any.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Gramma's Apple Bread Pudding

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

love it was awsome and yummy didnt change a thing

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Batt2low

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Living In: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Sunshine Chicken

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2009

This chicken is just great, follow the recipe to a T and the family just loved it. Thanks will make it again.

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Batt2low

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Living In: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Cranberry Crumble Coffee Cake

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2009

We have just eaten this for dessert and there is some left to have with coffee tomorrow. I used plum jelly which sunk to the bottom, and I forgot to check the cake so it had 1/2 an hour more than the recipe suggests. Even so, it was delicious. I'll use it again, a great way to use up left over fruit sauces and jellies. Thanks for the recipe. Update - took some into work, it has been requested again just two weeks later for our Christmas pot luck lunch, thanks again.

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Effie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

D's Famous Salsa

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2008

Great - I use 1/2 red onion though, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 fresh chilli minced finely, only 1 can of tomatoes and a little less the cilantro - add freshly ground black pepper too. I don't put it in the food processor either - just mix it up 'cause I like my salsa chunky!

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LinnieD

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2008

My mom used to make this growing up. However we used to call it "creamed peas on toast." Try adding some peas to the mixture! Sooo much tastier to have the juicy sweet peas along with the salty chipped beef! YUM!

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LinnieD

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Bob's Awesome Lasagna

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008

Very very very good! My mother always put cottage cheese in her lasagna and I prefer it this way. I think it makes the whole dish a lot lighter and it's not as rich and sickly as with so much ricotta; although I do sometimes add a bit of ricotta as well. I also make homemade sauce: a couple of cans of chopped tomatoes, 1/2 softened onion, couple of cloves of garlic, oregano, fresh basil, a dash of red wine vinegar, sugar, and seasoning. Thanks a bunch Bob!!

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LinnieD

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, U.K.

Blueberry Sauce

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008

Superb! As some other reviewers stated - I think it's better the next day. I could taste the blueberry flavour more and all around the flavour had more depth. When I made this it was off season for blueberries, so I used frozen and it still tasted very fresh (I think the citrus helps). I love this recipe because it can be made the day (or two) before with no problem. I've recently used this for cheesecake and it was great. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!

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