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Tasty, light and crisp. I used cherries, sliced almonds and sunflower seeds, maple syrup (instead of agave), and decreased the salt to a scant teaspoon. This did not "clump" for me but I enjoyed it just the same.
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Delicious pie! Used the Easy Pastry Dough recipe and it was perfect with this filling. I prefer this pie to the Apple and Tart Cherry Pie recipe also on epi., this one seems to have a better balance of sweet to tartness.
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I loved the crust - LOVED it. The pie was pretty darn good, however mine needed a bit more sweetness - perhaps a sweeter apple would resolve this? I think next time I will use a combination of Granny Smiths and Honey Crisp apples.
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This was delicious! Loved the savory bite of the cheddar with the sweet/tart apples (I used Granny Smith and Honey Crisp). Like others I added my favorite apple pie spices - cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Crust was flakey, even held up against my extra juicy apples.
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Everyone really enjoyed this - custardy moist inside with crisp edges and not too sweet. I halved the recipe but used the full amount of pecan topping which gave it the perfect crunch.
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Riffed off this recipe for a turkey chili with beans. Used fresh tomatoes and pintos but otherwise stayed true to the recipe. Hearty and slightly spicy.
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Quite delicious and a beautiful addition to the cookies tray. These are not as labor intensive as they seem. I did vary the order of things a bit - I placed a cork in the center of each cookie (in the muffin tin), sprinkled the crumble, and repeated with all the cookies. After the all the cookies were topped with crumble a placed a teaspoon of jam in the center of each. This worked perfectly and kept the crumbs from getting into the jammy centers.
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This was, as promised crispy cheesy bliss! Comes together fairly quickly and is oh so satisfying. I recommend washing and drying your broccoli ahead of time so it is completely dry by the time it goes in the oven (otherwise it will not be crispy).
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I thought this was a wonderful addition to the Thanksgiving table. I always look for something with a little punch of acid or heat to add to the meal and this was it - earthy, tart umami flavor with a little kick of spice. Comes together quickly and delivers a lot of flavor.
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This is really very good. I added a heaping teaspoon of miso and some red pepper flakes to the broth as it was reducing.
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This is rich, delicious dish full of complex flavors and just the right amount of spice (without being "spicy"). I appreciated the addition of cloves and cinnamon which added another layer of flavor beyond the usual chili heat/spice. Used black soy beans which are a good, lower carb substitute for traditional black beans.
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Tasty dish and mostly hands off. I halved the recipe, used whole canned tomatoes, thickened the sauce by boiling it down and blending with the immersion blender (without the meat), then added meat back in and cooked 10-15 minutes longer. It was fall off the bone tender and sauce was great. Served over cauliflower mash.
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Simple and delicious. I made this in a deep dish ceramic pie plate and let it cook about 10 minutes longer. I skipped the sugar on top and it came out plenty sweet. Beautiful dessert!
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These are rich and tasty! A decadent granola bar. You can add dried fruit or nuts but I like them plain.
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Tart Apples play well with warm brown butter and vanilla. This is rich and delicious but not overly sweet. The apples are very much a back drop to the brown butter/vanilla combo. I may try squeezing in a little more apple next time. I used Granny Smiths which I think helped brighten the flavors.
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Loved the slightly tangy flavor and the custard like texture of this french toast. I added vanilla and used homemade bread that I dried slightly in the oven. Easy and delicious.
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Simple and tasty! The recipe suggests discarding the garlic but don't do it! It is wonderful spread onto toast or incorporated back into the final dish (Sausages with White Beans in Tomato Sauce). These beans are great on their own or as a starting point for other dishes. I used freshly dried beans from my garden and the cooking time was half of that suggested - so keep an eye on them depending on how fresh your beans are.
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This was good and a cinch to throw together. My husband liked it more than I did, but with a dash of cayenne I did enjoyed it.
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This was quick to come together and quite tasty! I did add a little extra spice and some chicken to make up for using less cauliflower.
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Simple and delicious! Be sure to serve it with something to soak up all that luscious lemon sauce.
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This is wonderful - fragrant with spice and aromatics, tangy and bright from the the tomato base and rich with cream. Hits all the right spots!
I broke open and used 3 arbol chilies and found it to be the perfect spice level. Also I did not add the husks of the cardamom to the pot since they don't break down.
Served with basmati rice and cucumber raita.
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This was a great simple side for a Chinese Mapo Tofu dish. I halved the recipe and added some shiitake mushrooms.
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This was terrific on ice cream. I shorted the sugar a bit and added a few tablespoons sweetened condensed milk which (IMO) improved the flavor making it a little more milky and rich.
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Simple and Tasty. The crust was easy to work with and the sweet topping was a nice complement to the tang of the Granny Smith's.
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My favorite Cinnamon Rolls Recipe! Simple, and I love the cream cheese glaze. I usually make the night before then let them sit out about 90 minutes before baking the next morning. These are soft, sweet and moist and my go-to rolls.
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This is a wonderful make-ahead dish. I served room temp with crusty bread, pasta, meatballs and a side salad. I did add oil cured black olives and some fresh thyme.
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This was very tasty and pretty easy to put together. I crisped my tofu (the most tedious part of this recipe) while my rice cooked and my broccoli roasted (my addition). The flavor was a nice balance of salty/sweet with a little kick of spice.
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Simple and tasty. Serves as nice balance to a spicy meat or veggie dish. I serve with Middle Eastern dishes as well as Indian curries.
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These are great- a delicious pancake with a little stretch. Will def make these again and may experiment using a combination of flours.
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This is rich and custardy French Toast - way more decadent than any "Diner French Toast" I have ever had. Very Simple to throw together and get on the table quickly. I used 8 slices TJ's thick cut Brioche and it was perfect.
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A beautiful and delicious pie crust. I sometimes sub a bit of cake flour for some of the all purpose to get a super flakey crust. Either way this is a keeper.
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Great recipe. I thought the dough felt a little "off"/play dough like (?), but it came out flakey and held up well to various fillings.
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This is a good "everyday" granola - easy to throw together, not too sweet and stays crisp in milk. This is not a clumpy granola which is usually my preference but I'm pretty sure with an added egg white it would cluster. I rounded up the cinnamon to a full, generous teaspoon and as others suggested added 2 tablespoons maple syrup to the honey.
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This pie crust is tasty (a nice tang from the cream cheese), and flaky. It seemed very dry so I did add a couple tablespoons more ice water and went ahead and kneaded it together more than I would ordinarily, since I didn't plan on using until the following day. It is more trouble than my usual pie crusts but it was a wonderful topper for my chicken pot pie. Unlike other reviewers I did not have trouble rolling it out (no breaks or cracks) and it did become nice and golden with any kind of wash. I did roll the crust out on top of the plastic it was wrapped in, then inverted it into the pan.
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Loved this take on carbonara! Fresh corn is used in place of the usual eggs to create a luxurious sauce. I lightened mine a bit by using half and half which worked well. As many reviewers suggested I heated the sauce lightly and cooked the spaghetti last so I would have a warm pasta dish. I also sautéed my corn with some minced garlic for a couple minutes.
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There is some debate on weather these are gorditas or sopes, regardless they make a tasty vessel for any combination of Mexican fillings. I have made these as directed minus the use of muffin tins - I just shape the dough into a ball (bit larger than a golfball), place them on a greased cookie sheet and flatten into a round with a slight edge or rim (to hold the fillings). Once baked they are delicious with various combinations of beans, cheese, shredded meats, guacamole, even chili. I did leave these in the oven about 8-10 extra minutes until barely browned around the edges.
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I dirtied almost every dish in the house but this was worth it! I started with half homemade chicken broth and half water, 3 medium size chicken breast and I only had 1 28 oz. can hominy but this came out hearty and delicious. Terrific served with avocado, cracked pepper and a squirt of lime. Next time I will plan a little more and toast the pumpkin seeds in the same pan I will be using for the soup, not bother with the spice grinder and just use the blender (which I will use for the veg puree) and shred my chicken a little more (personal preference).
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Loved this dish! I followed the recipe closely and the results were great. I let the eggplants get a bit more charred which resulted in a nice contrast to the labneh
both visually and in flavor. I also made a zatar and olive oil sauce as an optional addition (to be drizzled over the labneh). With or without the zatar this was simple and satisfying.
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This is a terrific marinade - spicy with the warm flavors of cinnamon, allspice and a kick of habanero (or scotch bonnet), but not overwhelming. I used 2 dried habaneros, 1 dried chipotle toasted and reconstituted, halved the recipe and used one spatchcocked chicken. I think pieces would be easier to cook/maneuver on the grill but it was definitely moist and delicious.
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Easy and delicious side for roast chicken. I used about 2 tablespoons of honey instead of the maple syrup. The harissa gave this a nice kick of spice against the sweetness of the honey and carrots. I used regular carrots sliced in half.
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These are great but the cook time was too long in my oven - 8 minutes, then flip to broil for 3worked better. I made them gluten free using 1/4 cup coconut flour, 1/4 cup sorghum, and 1/2 cup superfine brown rice flour. I was a tiny bit more generous (1/2 Tablespoon) with the butter and did most of the mixing in the food processor.
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These are simple and versatile. I only made half a recipe but that's the last time I will do that- these will be a staple! They are crispy and flavorful, and work wonderfully in pasta, soups, and salads.
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This were crisp and flavorful. Great crunch with creamy centers. They can also be cooked a little longer (under broiler) flipping to give all four sides a good crisp if you really need them to stand up to dipping or a sauce. Love this and will make again. Can also swap the herbs to change up the flavors.
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This was perfect with a few modifications lifted from other epicurious reviewers. I added almost double the spices (only because I like a spicier chai), and half the sugar (again personal preference). For my taste, a 5 star recipe with these adjustments.
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I thought this was great with the addition of cumin and a little extra spice.
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These were delicious but very gooey! I followed the recipe very closely but my homemade jam was quite loose and may have caused the crust to not crisp properly. Because they are sticky and difficult to pick up I will be serving them in a bowl alongside some ice cream.
Next time I may make these in an 8 inch pan, bulking up the crust and crumble, for thicker bars.
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Nice variation on Sausage and Peppers. I added a serrano pepper for a little extra kick.
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This was fantastic! Love the sweet/tart filling as well as the flaky crust. After reading most of the reviews I decided to thaw my frozen rhubarb overnight and reduce the liquid before adding it back into the filling. As for the crust- I thought it was perfectly flakey with very good flavor (helps to use butter flavored Crisco). Instead of cinnamon I used fresh grated ginger (about 2 teaspoons).
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This is easy and delicious. I did feel that sauce was a touch too sweet even though I skimped on the honey - next time I may skip it altogether. The roasted garlic and caramelized lemon add enough sweetness. Served over cauliflower mash alongside a salad.
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This was great! I used my own crust recipe and 3 whole eggs since that is what I had on hand. I also strained my custard just to be safe and added zest after.
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