JMANSAVAGE

Creamy au Gratin Potatoes
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Delicious! I chopped the onion and added a touch of green onion for color. Also, I added cubed ham (leftover from Easter dinner) to make it more of a meal. I just can't imagine going wrong with this recipe.....but DO use a bigger dish! Can't wait to try it again with a different type of cheese and maybe take another reviewer's suggestion on using red potatoes.

Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Fantastic! Unfortunately it was raining last night, so I couldn't grill, but it was just fine using the broiler. We like spicy food, so I'll use more red pepper next time....maybe a little more sugar, too (going for the "sweet and hot"). Can wait to try this on the grill!

Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

My daughter took one look at what I was making and, with a disgusted look, said; "You're not going to put the apples ON the pork chops, are you? Those chops are huge! I can't eat a whole one." Not only did she end up putting the apple mixuture on the pork herself, but she polished off a whole chop! I will definitely be making this again! Oh, we doubled the apples and the sauce....probably could have used a little more.

Acapulco Chicken
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

The first time I made this, I agreed - it was "lacking". Next time I made it, I followed previous suggestions and added garlic, cilantro, more tomatoes (large dice rather than chunks), a little extra fire and some chicken broth. (also added the chicken broth to the rice). Everybody loved it!

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Spicy Orange Beef
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Followed previous suggestions and scaled WAY back on orange - didn't add the zest and it was still enough. My 14-yr-old daughter didn't care for it. I thought it was OK. Probably won't make it again.

Pepperoncini Beef
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Awesome!! My house smelled great all day. We all loved it. Will definitely make again!

Honey Garlic Ribs
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

We really enjoyed this. The whole "foaming" thing was strange! The flavor reminded me of the bourbon chicken you find at the mall. Also used the seasoning (without the baking soda) with a pork roast in the slow cooker. That was excellent as well.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Not overly impressed. Odd flavor. Won't make again.

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Cuban Pork Roast I
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Excellent!! Wonderful aroma, flavor really penetrated the roast. I served it with a simple mango salsa - it was the perfect complement to the meat. Will make again!!!

Anniversary Chicken I
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Excellent! Then again, just about anything smothered in cheese and bacon is good. The rest of the ingredients are an odd combination, but they blended very well.

Daria's Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

Didn't really care for this. The flavor just wasn't "true".

Cranberry Brisket
Rating: Unrated
JMANSAVAGE's rating

It was OK. Nothing special. Granted, the outside of the roast where it carmelized was very good, but the flavor didn't penetrate. Also, the smell while it was cooking was unpleasant.

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