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From: , CO

Joined: April 25th, 2010

About me: I live in Colorado and cook for my family; my husband, my 20-year-old daughter (who is in college), and my 18-year-old son (a VERY picky eater). I love cookbooks and have quite a collection but am always looking to add more. I have been known to take a cookbook to bed and read it before falling asleep. Lately, I have found myself getting a lot of recipes off the internet and not using my cookbooks much. I would like to change this. I am anxious for this site to take off (and it will) and for the volume of recipe reviews to grow. It is such a great idea!


Latest review:

August 26th, 2012

Skillet Blueberry Cobbler from Weber's Real Grilling

Excellent. We did overcook it slightly on the grill but we just need to get better at grill baking! Served it to a group of 5 and everyone loved it. read more >


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JustLaura's Reviews


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348 recipes reviewed. Showing 51 to 100Sort by: Book Title | Date | Rating | Recipe Title

Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry)

By Junior League of Denver
Junior League of Denver - 1995

This is family favorite. I make it for almost every family get together. This page in my cookbook is ruined!

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A good side but the beans need to be cooked a little longer than stated.

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Very good but I thought it was too much chicken and would add more rice next time to balance this.

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25th April 2010

Grilled Sirloin Salad

LOVE this salad. The jalapeno dressing is wonderful. I have made this for a large crowd and everyone loved it.

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25th April 2010

Spring Asparagus Tart

Very good!

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25th April 2010

Cranberry Maple Muffins

Good but VERY mapley. This would be good if you were a big maple fan - I'm not but I still liked these. Great for breakfast.

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25th April 2010

Very Berry Muffins

Very good!

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25th April 2010

Citrus Scones

Very good!

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25th April 2010

Greek Shrimp Fettuccine

Very good!

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25th April 2010

Honey Basil Chicken

Great!

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25th April 2010

Barley with Dill

Very good and very easy!

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25th April 2010

Polenta with Gorgonzola

We loved this!! I use corn meal instead of polenta.

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25th April 2010

Quinoa and Pepper Pilaf

One of our most favorites. A light, yet good for you, side dish. It makes a lot and I love the leftovers!

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Great!

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25th April 2010

Raspberry Carrots

Very good (don't forget the dill/tarragon)!

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Lovely!

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25th April 2010

Raspberry Hazelnut Torte

Wonderful! Reserve a generous 1/2 cup of whipped cream mixture.

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25th April 2010

Almond Tart

Wonderful!

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25th April 2010

Strawberry Dream Tart

Very good. Make the jelly mixture very runny so that it covers well.

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25th April 2010

Raspberry Buttons

Not worth the effort.

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Wonderful. I put in double the beans and half the cilantro.

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25th April 2010

Kahlua Pecan Brie

Another family favorite. We love this one - even the kids (or young adults)! Almost like a dessert. You don't even have to like brie to like this!

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Very good. Make sure garlic is roasted long enough to be soft. Use large clove garlic if possible.

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25th April 2010

Chile Cheesecake

Very good. An unusual appetizer and very yummy!

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25th April 2010

Crabmeat Empanadas

Very good!

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26th April 2010

Chipotle Shrimp Wontons

These were easy and good. I made the wontons a day in advance and then filled them right before I served them. This worked well. You do only need one chipotle pepper also - just a little bit in each wonton is enough.

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26th December 2011

Elegant Breakfast Strata

Very good. Made for Christmas brunch and it smelled wonderful. I put it together the night before and baked while we were opening gifts - it was perfect for this. Everyone liked it too. It is quite hearty with the tomatoes and gouda.

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Excellent dish! Made this for Mother's Day brunch and it was a big hit. Everyone had seconds. Super easy to make.

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Cookie Craft: From Baking to Luster Dust, Designs and Techniques for Creative Cookie Occasions

By Valerie Peterson, Janice Fryer
Storey Publishing, LLC - 2007

27th April 2010 (edited: 27th April 2010)

Royal Icing

The BEST royal icing. Works every time and makes beautiful cookies! I did add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the icing.

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27th April 2010

Rolled Sugar Cookies

Awesome cookies! I added the lemon zest it was great!

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Cooking Light
(May, 2007)

 

27th April 2010

Fiesta Rice

I have made this twice since February a great alternative to ordinary Spanish Rice. I love the chili's, corn, and beans in here.

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Cooking Light
(April, 2000)

 

27th April 2010

Port Wine Mushroom Sauce

I made this for Father's Day and put on Filet Mignon - everyone loved it!

(I don't know the actual page number in the magazine)

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Cooking Light
(September, 2007)

 

27th April 2010

Baked Potato Soup

This was very good - even my two sons liked it. The next time I would add more white pepper - a 1/4 teaspoon was not enough. I will also wait for it to get thick. I kept waiting for it to get thick and bubbly as it says but it never bubbled and started burning on the bottom. I need to be more patient.

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Cooking Light
(Nov/Dec, 1993)

 

This was wonderful!

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Cooking Light
(April, 2008)

 

Easy salad to throw together. Good flavor and keeps well. I will definitely make again.

I do not know the page number.

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Cooking Light
(May, 2007)

 

26th March 2011 (edited: 26th March 2011)

Spinach-Cheese Bake

Just made this for a crowd of 15. I didn't tell anyone how low fat it was and I don't think any one cared. I did not use the butter.

This was basically a pile of spinach when we put it in the oven. 12oz of spinach is a LOT. But, of course, it cooked down and was very good!

Sorry I don't know the page number.

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Cooking Light
(November, 2009)

 

30th October 2011

Frosted Pumpkin Cake

Very good. I served this to a family gathering and everyone loved it. I thought that the frosting was a bit thick and would rather it be looser so it 'dripped' over the cake.

I do not know the page number of this recipe in this magazine.

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Cook's Illustrated 2007

By Cook's Illustrated
America's Test Kitchen - 2007

21st December 2010

White Chicken Chili

This was an excellent well-flavored chicken chili. I loved all of the chilies in this. I will definitely be making again.

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The Cook's Illustrated Guide To Grilling And Barbecue

By Cook's Illustrated Magazine Editors, John Burgoyne, Carl Tremblay, Daniel J. Van Ackere
America's Test Kitchen - 2005

Great and easy side dish. We made with whole grain pasta so it is high in fiber too. Pretty healthy as pasta salads go to. So easy - you even serve it at room temp - it couldn't be easier!

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Creme De Colorado Cookbook (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry)

By Junior League of Denver, John Fielder, Constance F. Graham
Junior League of Denver - 1987

25th April 2010

Colorado Calzone

Very good.

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We LOVE this soup and make it often. It is great on Halloween. Leftovers are good too.

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25th April 2010

Apple Salad

So easy and so good!

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25th April 2010 (edited: 27th April 2010)

Elegant Wild Rice Salad

I have made this salad many times and it is always good. Be careful it makes a LOT!

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25th April 2010

Crispy Potato Quiche

Wonderful. Kids love it. The hot pepper cheese is key.

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Very good.

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25th April 2010

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

A good alternative to carrot cake. Very good!

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25th April 2010

Pumpkin Cake Roll

very good!

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25th April 2010

Moist Chocolate Cake

Very good cake!

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26th April 2010

Pike's Peak Potatoes

A great dish. Quite rich but a good twist on scalloped potatoes.

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26th April 2010

Million Dollar Rice

A great dish!

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