I wondered how these ingredients would blend together but wow was Iimpressed. I used 1 can of reduced fat low sodium cream of mushroom soup and one can of cream of celery soup (all I had on hand), added fresh mushrooms and some minced garlic. I let the chops (thin, boneless) marinate for about an hour and then cooked them on high for 3-4 hours. They were so tender you could cut with a fork. I served over mashed potatoes and the sauce was AMAZING!! I will make these again and cook on low all day while at work!!

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danaleotx

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Austin, Texas, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Reviewed: May 19, 2010

Excellent! The only thing I added was a few cherries and pecans. Also, next time I'd beat the egg whites with an electric mixer instead of by hand.

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Jennifer

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Downey, California, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2010

This is truly THE best rolled sugar cookie recipe I've yet to find. HOWEVER, it did take me a few attempts to perfect them. This is a very sticky dough for rolling so it's VITAL it be very cold ( I chill overnight). I make it exactly as written, I know some people add extra sugar,etc, but I find it is perfect to pair with a sweet frosting. Also be sure to use plenty of flour when rolling, use high quality metal cookie cutters, and roll them out THICK. Also I only bake at 350 degrees, 400 burns the bottoms. I find 8 minutes at 350 is perfect for 1/4" thick cookies. DO NOT overbake! As soon as the bottom are LIGHT brown they are done. I get amazing compliments on these cookies. I've been told over and over they are fancy bakery quality and I should open my own shop!

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JULIESMOMMY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Flan II

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2010

I used cage free brown eggs (which have a thicker yolk) and I also used 1/2 and 1/2 rather thn mile so that may have had something to do with it but this was so creamy the texture was great! Also, I've never used a wet towel in the bottom of the pan, I didn't have any bubbles in my flan! I should add that using white sugar for the carmilzing is a must. I used organic cane juice sugar, which is silghtly brownish and more coarse than white sugar it burned badly. I will use this recipe again!

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Joy

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts II

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2010

These are always a HUGE hit - I usually make half the way the recipe says and the other half I add a slice of fresh jalapeno for all my heat loving family and friends. Gives it another layer of kick - try it!!

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KITCHENBOSS

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Quick Yeast Rolls

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2010

Sorry, these were just blah.

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KITCHENBOSS

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Massachusetts Straub Chili

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2010

I really enjoyed the flavor of this chili! It was mild enough the kids enjoyed it, but not bland. I did omit the pepper due to family preference. I think this will be my "go-to" chili recipe!

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JULIESMOMMY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Banana Bread Cookies

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2010

These were sooo addicting!! I did add 1 tsp of cinnamon as I love it in just about everything. I also skipped the icing. Great way to use up that last overripe banana!

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JULIESMOMMY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Tex Mex Lasagna

Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2010

This is great! My family loved it and I was able to make ahead and have fresh for dinner! Will definitely make again. S. Schmitt

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Liza

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2010

Loved it!

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Christina L.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Santa Cruz, California, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Pecan Pie Encrusted Pecans

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

WOW - These were a HUGE hit! My guests were asking for take home containers. They taste even better after they sit for a day. I will definitely be making these again soon!

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cloomis

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Modesto, California, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole I

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2009

great taste but this was a little dry for me. I wanted the sauce to be a little creamier so I'll probably add some milk to mine next time.

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KITCHENBOSS

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Whipped Cream Icing I

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2009

This recipe did not give quite enough info on what to expect regarding the speed needed to handle the gelatin; I doubled it for a layer cake. Except for the gelatin, it turned out ok, but had to pick out the chunks of the gelatin.

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Gramma Sandie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: De Pere, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Spiced Plum Pork Chops

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009

Womp Womp....I made this exactly as stated and was way less than impressed...how it managed sweet and bland at the same time I'll never know but this is definetly not going to be made again in my home

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momto2

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009

Made it twice now and came out perfect both times! Definitely use Alaean Red Sea salt if you can find it. I also reccomend the hickory liquid smoke. After only 10 hours (half way done) it was so tender the bone slipped out when flipping it over in the crock. Serve with some medium grain rice, and you're having your own taste of the islands at home!

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C.J.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Huntington Beach, California, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

Honey Oatmeal Bread I

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009

I thought this recipe was fantastic. I did add a few heaping TBSP's of flax seed meal and some vital wheat gluten.. This seems to give me moister and fluffier loaves. Very happy with this recipe and will make again! Thanks!

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JULIESMOMMY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Living In: Cedar Park, Texas, USA

No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2009

I was looking for something to kill an oaty, chocolatey, peanut buttery craving I was having that didn't include turning on the oven.. VIOLA! These were AWESOME! I only had margarine on hand, but I can imagine using butter would make them only that much better! Sinful!

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