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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.

Cake Balls

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008
I tried this recipe for a cookie exchange wanting something unique. I don't know if I would ever make these again because of the time it takes. It took me 3 days to finish these. * I baked the chocolate cake and refrigerated it. Left for several hours to run errands. * After cooled I mixed the cake with a tub of milk chocolate frosting. Then refrigerated that over night. * I rolled the cake mix into balls using the Pampered Chef small scoop. Then I froze the balls over night. * The 3rd day I placed toothpicks in the frozen balls only bringing out half at a time so they didn't defrost. * I dipped each frozen ball in the chocolate leaving the toothpick in until cooled. My pan was refrigerated as well so the candy hardened right away. * When all the balls were dipped I melted 1 cup Andes peppermint baking chips with 1 Tbl shortening and drizzled over where the toothpicks had left a hole. I am freezing these until next week's cookie exchange, we will see how they go over! I think they tasted great, but way too much work during this busy holiday season!
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ANGELA43
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008
This is just what the doctor ordered! It is great with turkey or chicken. Thanks
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
Living In: Laguna, New Mexico, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.

Crustless Cranberry Pie

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008
saw this recipe and thought i had to try it i just happen to have 2 bags of frozen cranberrys in my freezer which i had plans on making something else with them but i saw this and had to try it ran down stairs and threw the berrys in the strainer to thaw while making dinner. i followed the recipe but i did add 1 tsp cinnamon and 2 dashes of nutmeg didnt have almond so i used vanilla have to have cinnamon..LOL anyway i also had to let it cook an extra 5 minutes. it turned out wonderful i didnt have any walnuts. but i was in a hurry i had to try this so next time i will add probably some pastachio nuts , i made two tonight . one in a 9 inch pie pan and the other in a 8x8 glass square baking dish , i am taking one to share with my co workers tomorrow and we have one for us here at home. so simple and easy to make whips up in a flash.. i tryed it both with a spoon of ice cream and with out both ways are great. thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Watertown, New York, USA
Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.

Easy Sugar Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008
Fantastic! These are hands down the easiest and tastiest sugar cookies. I love that you don't have to chill the dough. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out delicious. I cooked mine the full 10 minutes and the were lightly golden on the edge and still soft and chewy in the center. A perfect holiday cookie. Next time I think I'll top them with a little cinnamon and sugar.
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K.A.P.
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Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
Living In: Oxnard, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008
you should have seen my Mother's face when i told her i was making both pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving with sweetened condensed milk rather than the normal evaporated milk!! I had to try, but hadn't tried it out first and instead trusted all the reviewers to be dead on. Well, the first pie was gone within minutes and there were only 7 of us, the second was gone by the third day and we were left wishing the choc. cream pie my Mom made was one of these pumpkin ones instead!! Very good, will always use this recipe. Thank U!
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Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
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Buttermilk Pound Cake II

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008
This came out so light and fluffy. It didn't need any frosting a simple syrup of fresh strawberries with a bit of sugar and it is delicious.
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Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
Living In: Juneau, Alaska, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
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Buttermilk Bread II

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008
This bread came out wonderful. It was light yet dense from using half bread and half wheat flour. It made such scrumptious toast.
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Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.

Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008
This is so rich and delicious! I served it over polenta and added some chopped greens (chard, kale and beet greens) to the liquid during the last 15 minutes. I will definitely make this again.
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Stephanie S
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Home Town: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.

Sweet Potato Oranges

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008
Wow! This was so good! And a lot easier than it looks. Everyone was so impressed at Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you!
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Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008
I'm a little leary about rating this, but I made these for Thanksgiving and it was not recieved very well by any of us. It just was not the right flavor for our meal in general. It had a very asian flavor to it which isn't a bad thing, just didn't go well with turkey and stuffing in our opinion. My balsalmic was also very rich so If I make again, I will cut down on that and I also used fresh green beans which I'd do again as well. It smelled really good but was so tangy that we could barely eat them. I'm glad I also made carrots, it pays to always make two of something just in case when entertaining for this very reason. I won't rule these out, I will give them another chance, just with a much different menu!
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Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.

Buttery Cooked Carrots

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008
Very nice carrot recipe. Made for Thanksgiving and had no complaints but no raves either. Most likely because the main courses are usually all raved out by the time we get to the vegie, it's just not "up there" with the rest of the meal. Very good though and I'll make at home for side dishes in the future.
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Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.

Roy Rogers

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008
This went over very well at Thanksgiving.