Kickin' Chicken Tortilla Soup - p58

Review: This "soup" was more like a stew and it was super meaty. It was great. Thick and hearty for the cold weather. Yummy flavor. I like when I can just boil some chicken for soup. No thawing necessary. Though I think this recipe specifically called for "uncooked chicken" just to turn around and have you boil it so I had to thaw mine anyway. YUM.

Score: 4/5
Prepared: 12/2/09

Raspberry Mocha Madness Swappuccino (200 Under 200)

Review: I was eager to try out my raspberry syrup so I whipped this up without the coffee granules. There was no way my husband was going to try the coffee version for me. It had a decent flavor of chocolate and raspberry but not amazing. I'd rather stick to chocolate-dipped fruit or just keeping them separated. Finished it but won't be making it again.

Score: 2/5
Prepared: 11/23/09

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Rockin' Tuna Noodle Casserole - p258

Review: Pretty much, I wasn't a tuna noodle casserole person before this recipe and I'm still not. Once I got past the initial fishy-ness of it, the recipe was REALLY filling because it made huge portions that were low in points so I just ate more of it. I wouldn't make it again BUT I was able to finish it.

Score: 2/5
Prepared: 11/23/09

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Groovy Grilled Fruit Fondue (vegetarian) - p194

Review: I took this to a party and it was a success. The dip was SUPER yummy. The recipe called for nectarines but I couldn't find any in November, so I opted for Mango. The recipe wanted the fruit grilled/pan seared. I did that to the apples, bananas and pineapple. I think it just made the banana look gross. One person commented that the apple tasted extra yummy so maybe the quick pan searing released some of it's flavor? No idea. Too much trouble to pan-sear. I'd just make the dip next time. Oh and this dip is different than most fruit fluff dips. It has a cinnamon flavor to it. SUPER YUMMY.

Score: 5/5
Prepared: 11/21/09

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Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich - p114

Review: Ok, I totally cheated on this one. This was supposed to be 3 oz but I put a whole chicken breast. No idea how many ounces that was. But I think it was its saving grace. Usually when I faux-fry with Fiber One it just tastes like Fiber One to me. I think that this recipe was meaty and juicy enough that I didn't notice the Fiber One so much. Chances are, that wouldn't happen with the appropriate amount of chicken.

Score: 3/5
Prepared: 11/20/09

Berry-licious Cupcake (vegetarian) - p228

Review: Woah, I thought I was all caught up before the holiday season hit. I guess I'll give the short and sweet review of the next few recipes. Almost done with my cookbook challenge - I think I'll start on 200 Under 200 next and see if I can't get it done before her next book comes out in March!

Back to the recipe at hand. The cupcake was very yummy. Moist and flavorful. My picky girls' night girls even liked it. I thought it was best without the icing but the icing made it look pretty. I would make these again to take somewhere but in my own house, I'd probably just stick to No Pudge.

Score: 4.5/5
Prepared: 11/19/09

Dan Good Chili (vegetarian) - p122

Review: I love this recipe. The only thing I don't love is that it has to stew for a couple hours. I was so hungry. But it has SO many veggies in it that it SO thick and yummy. It makes like a billion servings which is nice. Take a little prep time but not as much as you would expect. Check it out!

Score: 5/5
Prepared: 11/16/09