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Power Muffins

Posted by CHEF GOLDEN WINGS  

I added 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, but otherwise prepared the recipe as-is. The muffins came out pretty well and are very filling, but a little sweet for my taste. Next time I will try substituting more applesauce for the honey and using two egg... — SaraStar Jun 29, 2009

Recipe #109306

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Tilapia al Ajillo (garlic tilapia)

Posted by canarygirl  

This was my first ever successful attempt at fish; before I've always messed it up. I made two fillets and they came out wonderfully this time. My only problems were that it was a little bland (the garlic flavor didn't seem to transfer to the... — SaraStar Oct 9, 2007

Recipe #57919

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Polenta

Posted by Latchy  

I also quartered the recipe. It was easy and quick, great description of the technique. However, by itself the flavor is a little bland; I had to add about 1 Tbsp of butter and 2 Tbsp of grated Romano to it to add some flavor. I also would have... — SaraStar Oct 9, 2007

Recipe #65107

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Cheese Filling for Ravioli

Posted by DiB's  

Easy and simple. I like that in a recipe! Hubby and I found the parsley a little strong, though, so we'll probably cut back on it next time or perhaps try another herb. — SaraStar Jun 24, 2007

Recipe #16445

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Quick Spaghetti

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by MizzNezz  

I had to omit the salt and olives and use low-sodium tomato sauce to accomodate my husband's low-sodium diet, and also used equal parts lamb and pork instead of beef because that's what I had on hand. It's a pretty decent sauce, though nothing... — SaraStar Jun 3, 2007

Recipe #25404

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Italian Buttercream

(2 people found this helpful) Posted by Chef Chrisite  

I made a half recipe and added 1 tsp vanilla for flavoring. It's the first time I've ever tried making "real" buttercream (as opposed to butter creamed into powdered sugar) and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. I'll definitely keep... — SaraStar Apr 13, 2007

Recipe #183206

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Mom's Chocolate Cupcakes

(2 people found this helpful) Posted by kmdipaolo  

I could've wished for the chocolate flavor to be just a little richer, but the cupcakes still tasted pretty good. This recipe is the easiest. Thing. Ever. Never again will I use a mix, not when there's something this good and this easy... — SaraStar Apr 4, 2007

Recipe #105594

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Mimi's Coleslaw

Posted by Mimi in Maine  

I cut this down to four servings and left out the optional horseradish, but otherwise made the recipe as directed. I found that all of the dressing was needed for the consistency of cole slaw I wanted. It was good enough, just nothing that made... — SaraStar Feb 5, 2007

Recipe #202926

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Frozen Fruit Yogurt (for ice cream machine)

Posted by Dee514  

What a terrific recipe. I had been looking for something healthier than ice cream, and this was just perfect! I used strawberries, and added chopped strawberries and chocolate near the end of the freeze. It turned out wonderfully. My only... — SaraStar Jan 21, 2007

Recipe #30440

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Homemade Root Beer Soda

Posted by Ctraugh  

I was excited to find a method for actually brewing root beer, as opposed to carbonating it using pre-carbonated water or dry ice. That part worked wonderfully, but... The taste is just a little bit off. It's not quite root beer. It's... — SaraStar Jan 18, 2007

Recipe #150559

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Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Posted by Julesong  

I had to cut the recipe in half (small head of cabbage), but otherwise followed it as directed. It was OK, but more salty than I'd expected and not as sweet and sour as I'd hoped. I may try this again without the tamari (increasing other liquids... — SaraStar Dec 19, 2006

Recipe #7936

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Spiced Apple Cider

Posted by Abi Q  

We had a big Christmas party a couple of days ago and I served this recipe. The only alteration I made was to grate some nutmeg into it rather than using whole, because the store was out of whole nutmegs, but it still turned out just fine. I... — SaraStar Dec 11, 2006

Recipe #192230

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Brussels Sprouts With Walnut-Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted by Hey Jude  

I hadn't had Brussels Sprouts since childhood and wanted to give them a second chance. I had to use olive oil instead of walnut; didn't have any walnut and couldn't afford to get it just for this. That was the only change I made. Unfortunately,... — SaraStar Dec 7, 2006

Recipe #192748

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Greens and Garlic

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

I stumbled across this looking for a way to use up leftover kale (which I seem to have constantly). I sprinkled it with fresh lemon juice, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper after cooking. It was delicious! I brought it to work as part of my... — SaraStar Dec 7, 2006

Recipe #99002

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Balsamic-Honey Beets

Posted by GT in SA  

This was my first attempt at making or eating any kind of beets. The first time I made it, I accidentally poured all the sauce on at once and skipped the second baking time. The second time, I made it correctly. I enjoyed both, but I think I... — SaraStar Oct 26, 2006

Recipe #184633

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Garlic Cucumber Dip ......."tzatziki"

Posted by Teri  

I cut the recipe to 1/4 of its original size because I just couldn't use 5 cups of tzaziki before it would start to go bad. That's a LOT of sauce! Other than that, though, I followed the recipe as written. It came out very tasty, a lot like the... — SaraStar Sep 28, 2006

Recipe #165867

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Mexican Bean Burgers

(3 people found this helpful) Posted by spatchcock  

I prepared this recipe for Hubby and myself last night. Following previous suggestions, I used the food processor to combine the ingredients. That seemed to work quite well; I had no problems with the patties crumbling when turned. I also made... — SaraStar Sep 28, 2006

Recipe #68789

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Lemon Chicken

Posted by Lauriann Mosillami  

Although my husband did not like it so well (he's not a lemon fan), I loved this recipe. It's relatively quick and easy enough for a beginner to prepare (even the sauce), as well as being quite tasty. I was happy that the sauce was not too... — SaraStar Sep 20, 2006

Recipe #59258

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