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Stove Top Stuffing Mix

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by Hobbyzu  

I don't know how but this simple recipe got a better reception than all the stuffings I've made at previous Thanksgivings. I fried some mushrooms in margarine, added the water and bouillon cubes, boiled and cooled it before adding the mix.... — Holly Mercer Dec 7, 2008

Recipe #183091

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Really Good Chocolate Layer Cake

Posted by cookiedog  

This is one of the best, simplest chocolate cakes I've made or eaten. It's a very big cake and I've wound up freezing half of it for later. I put simple ganache in the middle and top and cocoa frosting on the sides. — Holly Mercer Aug 17, 2008

Recipe #291338

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Coconut Cream Eggs

Posted by Harry J  

Wonderful eggs, very easy to make. They taste even better with a little coconut extract. — Holly Mercer Apr 22, 2008

Recipe #23459

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Flour Frosting

(2 people found this helpful) Posted by Leta  

Very smooth and airy, nothing like the confectioner's frosting I'm used to. I cooked the flour and milk until they were very thick, almost gummy, and the frosting has not separated at all. — Holly Mercer Jan 22, 2008

Recipe #42282

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Weight Watchers 2 Point- Pumpkin Muffins

(11 people found this helpful) Posted by nad smith  

They do have that low-fat kind of texture like you would expect from a muffin made without oil and they aren't crumbly-tender like a high-fat muffin, but still very tender and moist. Although I don't usually use cake mixes, this is a recipe I'd... — Holly Mercer Oct 14, 2007

Recipe #145312

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Nestle' Oatmeal Scotchies

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by Caryn  

Mom asked for a recipe like this. I like that they have more oatmeal than most recipes, but my dad found them too sweet with the butterscotch chips. The oatmeal dough seems like it would be good enough to stand alone, though, especially if it... — Holly Mercer Jul 23, 2007

Recipe #20376

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Basic Smothered Steak and Onions

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by AnOkie2  

Great! I left out the beer and I believe that, plus all the onions, made the gravy a bit on the sweet side. Nonetheless, I wouldn't hesitate to make this recipe again. — Holly Mercer Jun 30, 2007

Recipe #55697

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Crock Pot Moroccan Cornish Game Hens

Posted by Recipe Junkie  

Essentially good, very tender and moist recipe. Could be a bit spicier and browning the hens in a pan would improve them a lot IMO. — Holly Mercer Jun 28, 2007

Recipe #142311

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Golden Corn Cake

(2 people found this helpful) Posted by mj Sergent  

I've made this one from the Fannie Farmer Cookbook many times; in fact, it's the first thing I cooked on my own back in elementary school. It's a good standard recipe for fluffy, sweet Northern cornbread. My mom increases the sugar to a whole cup... — Holly Mercer Feb 25, 2007

Recipe #63899

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White Batter Bread

(2 people found this helpful) Posted by MizzNezz  

This is pretty good, especially since it cuts out the kneading. It reminds me of ciabatta, although with a finer crumb. It does take a lot of yeast, and feels a bit like "cheating," but if you need fresh bread quick, it's worth it. I didn't... — Holly Mercer Jan 18, 2007

Recipe #32369

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Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Posted by Bev  

I made this as muffins, and used applesauce in place of half the oil. You could cut down on the sugar, but I like them sweet. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing about this recipe. — Holly Mercer Jan 18, 2007

Recipe #18014

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Soft Cocoa Cookies

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by UnknownChef86  

If you know what you want, these are perfect. Very light, not at all like typical chewy or crisp cookies. I made them plain but would recommend frosting since they're so cake-like that it just seems natural. (My college foodservice contractor... — Holly Mercer Aug 14, 2006

Recipe #55326

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Lemon Layer Cake

(2 people found this helpful) Posted by Fauve  

This is a large, impressive cake with a nice texture and taste. I would have liked it to be a bit finer-grained and stronger tasting (more zest would help). Also, it sagged a bit in the middle despite being fully cooked. However, I'd still... — Holly Mercer Aug 14, 2006

Recipe #48650

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Chocolate Chip Mini-Muffins

(2 people found this helpful) Posted by Lvs2Cook  

These were very nice, although slightly (but only slightly) drier and less tender than I'd hoped. Though I classify them as cupcakes, they aren't too rich and taste much more like muffins. I would also try them with streusel for mini-coffee cakes. — Holly Mercer Aug 14, 2006

Recipe #128098

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by NYAmy  

Best muffins I've made, period. Although the peanut butter isn't overwhelming, it makes them very rich and tender overall. I don't think I could finish a full-size muffin of this kind, so minis are perfect. — Holly Mercer Aug 14, 2006

Recipe #27999

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Cheyenne's Fudgy Dutch Cocoa Brownies & Fudge Icing

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by Stacky5  

Great! I would give them a bit more baking time, depending on your oven, as after the full 30 minutes they still came out very soft. I used chocolate chips instead of nuts, and didn't frost them as I think that would have made them too rich.... — Holly Mercer Aug 3, 2006

Recipe #137948

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I Can't Wait for Chole

Posted by Sue L  

The combination of spices is great. I at first thought it sour and too spicy, but it mellowed on cooling and turned almost sweet. What makes it even better, though, is a couple spoonfuls of coconut milk — Holly Mercer Jun 4, 2006

Recipe #25632

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Reese's Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Posted by Theresa/ Thunderbird  

This makes a great chocolate cooky base, moist and rich. I used chocolate chips and the taste is _intense_. The later batches came out of the oven too soft (I presume the temperature falls as the door is opened and closed), so I'd leave them in... — Holly Mercer Jun 4, 2006

Recipe #51588

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Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Posted by Tonkcats  

This makes a great chocolate cooky base, moist and rich. I used chocolate chips and the taste is _intense_. The later batches came out of the oven too soft (I presume the temperature falls as the door is opened and closed), so I'd leave them in... — Holly Mercer Jun 4, 2006

Recipe #5049

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Pound Cake

Posted by LAURIE  

I thought this was excellent, but my mom found it a bit dry and said the butter taste was overpowering (I don't think butter tastes like anything but what do I know...). It developed a crusty top which I don't find desirable. On the whole, I'd... — Holly Mercer May 31, 2006

Recipe #54265

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