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Re: You’ll Actually Want To Eat My Version of Weight Watchers Zero Points Soup!

Tyler Fontaine — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:14:13 -0000

I'm going to try your recipe this weekend! I love the fact that you sauteed all the base veggies first, I find that makes any soup or stew taste incredible!

Re: No time for a healthy tasty workday breakfast? Make-ahead individual ham, cheese & veggie frittatas.

Eleanor — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:32:32 -0000

These were simple to prepare and a great idea for breakfast, lunch or a snack.
The only tip I might suggest is more time at 350F. First time I added about 15 extra minutes and the second time I allowed 15 minutes for potatoes alone and at least 25 minutes when the egg mixture was added to the centres.
Maybe it's my oven but I wondered about increasing heat to 375F possibly.

Re: Healthy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork

jtgoirish — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:18:09 -0000

Those sound like great modifications! I especially like the cayenne and ginger additions....

Re: Primo Prime Rib Soup

jtgoirish — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:15:38 -0000

I'm sure that will be excellent as well. Another of our favorite leftover soups is this turkey and wild rice soup: http://www.thetasteplace.co...

Re: Paula Deen’s Pecan Praline Baked French Toast

Sarah — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:38:48 -0000

I cut the butter in half and it was perfect. Also, like others have said, don't overlap the bread. When it's soggy it's so gross.

Re: Healthy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork

Keepitlightmom — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:47:44 -0000

This is delicious. My husband raved about it and he is usually not a fan of sweet and sour. I added 1/4 tsp cayenne and 1 tsp ginger, used 1/3 cup rice vinegar, a little more brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice (used fresh pineapple so had no juice) and deglazed the pan after browning the pork with about 2/3 cup chicken stock and added that to the pot. Flavor was fresh and truly sweet and sour, the pork melted in your mouth. Thanks for a keeper!

Re: Pasta with Shrimp and Herbed Tomato Cream Sauce

Anono — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:42:46 -0000

Re: Primo Prime Rib Soup

Tom — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:02:58 -0000

Im just making a pot now, but using wild rice instead, living 400 miles west of anchorage we don't waste the bones, they are the best part and taste good in soups thanks for the recipe

Re: Primo Prime Rib Soup

naturenance — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:45:17 -0000

Just made this, following the recipe without any changes and using the red pepper flakes, and it is delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.

Re: Paula Deen’s Pecan Praline Baked French Toast

Michelle — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 09:47:38 -0000

Sliced the bread 1 day ahead and let it dry out, then laid it flat in 2 9x13 pans... Should have used my pyrex as it stuck to the foil pans.. DELICIOUS!!! Hubby gave it a 10... No syrup required... Sweet Yummy Goodness!!

Re: Primo Prime Rib Soup

jtgoirish — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:29:23 -0000

I'm glad you liked it! I was surprised at how much meat could be salvaged as well. I'm going to try it by just buying the cheap beef ribs this winter, and see how it turns out.

Re: Primo Prime Rib Soup

Veronica Wood — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:37:37 -0000

Hello Jeff and Colleen,

Kellie came over for prime rib on Christmas and delivered your message about the prime rib soup. I made the soup and we ate it for lunch. Excellent and I was surprised how much meat was on the bones. Thanks for the suggestion. Enjoy the rest of your holidays.

Veronica Wood (Jacob's mom)

Re: Easy, Cheesy, Creamy Ham and Pasta Bake

Carolineindc — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:06:24 -0000

Skip step 1. Mince one slice onion and sauté with butter before add flour. Follow recipe. Then mix bread crumbs w 2 tbsp grated parm and sprinkle on top and spray w olive oil misto. Perfect! Thank you for a great recipe!

Re: Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Vindaloo — Soooo much better than it looks!

gcarey3 — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 01:30:42 -0000

Thanks very much for the recipe. The pictures of the prep helped me get each step right. I made this dish and the flavors were very good except I didn't find it hot enough for my liking. I added 2 Tbsp. of red chili powder and that did the trick. Also, I had fresh yellow turmeric available so I used that instead of turmeric powder. I'm lucky to have an Indian market less than a mile from my house that is well stocked.

Re: Healthy Kung Pao Chicken

John Brown — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 01:04:02 -0000

Looks delicious and healthy!

Re: Easy Sides: Gina’s skinny garlic mashed potatoes

jtgoirish — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 14:44:20 -0000

The herb part was from the original recipe by Gina--we've not ever actually added the herbs. I'm going to change the recipe to note that the herbs are definitely optional and that the amounts may need to be adjusted for personal taste. Thank you for pointing that out!

Re: Easy Sides: Gina’s skinny garlic mashed potatoes

Jessica Peterson — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 20:04:37 -0000

Mine came out tasting pretty weird, and looking rather green after all the herbs. Any chance ¼ cup is the wrong amount?

Re: Comfort Food: Mom’s Pork Chops and Rice Casserole

Sdk81 — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:54:10 -0000

I used instant brown rice with the exact same liquid ingredients listed and it turned out perfect.

Re: My Dad’s Clam Dip

jtgoirish — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 20:18:03 -0000

Glad you liked it!

Re: My Dad’s Clam Dip

Sara — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:28:32 -0000

All I can say is....YUMMMM! Thank you for posting this recipe out here on the wide web, I tried this recipe last night and it is the ONLY clam dip that I have tried that my hubby finally liked! Many thanks!

Re: You’ll Actually Want To Eat My Version of Weight Watchers Zero Points Soup!

linnbabygirl — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:37:05 -0000

Thanks for being so forgiving about my comments. After I read your reply I realized how ridiculous I sounded. Sometimes it takes a good kick in the ass! I'm sure I'll still troll the recipes... Just more quietly ;)

Re: You’ll Actually Want To Eat My Version of Weight Watchers Zero Points Soup!

Colleen Greene — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:51:18 -0000

We all can :-)

Re: You’ll Actually Want To Eat My Version of Weight Watchers Zero Points Soup!

Colleen Greene — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:51:12 -0000

Your comment is very kind. Thanks for taking the time to hop back on. I hope you come back.

Re: You’ll Actually Want To Eat My Version of Weight Watchers Zero Points Soup!

linnbabygirl — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 19:22:11 -0000

And yes, I do need more activity points in my day. ;( Good point.

Re: You’ll Actually Want To Eat My Version of Weight Watchers Zero Points Soup!

linnbabygirl — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 19:13:48 -0000

Point taken, Colleen. I want to apologize to both Colleen and her reviewers for an unfair and biased review of this recipe. I actually love reading about "variations" of well-known and much -loved recipes, and my lack of respect for this one was unfair and unfounded. I was wrong about the olive oil, as it was in fact, olive oil spray. The anonymity of the Internet makes it easy to criticize others, and I don't want to be another one of those jackasses. I've learned not to respond with such flippant attitude. My apologies.