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I make this pie a lot because it is quick and easy to prepare (I teach during the day, so my cooking time is limited), and it’s one of my husband’s favorites. 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I made this recipe today and found it too salty. My husband liked it, but what went wrong?<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"37C3F02C51314746BECF0B5FABCD53C9","MemberId":514557,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"bestman","SubmittedDate":"08\/27\/2008 16:00"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/02\/2008 11:27","GUID":"ea178bc7c07c4eb6a2628c0d36f72175","MemberId":3129326,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rchsjo","SubmittedDate":"07\/02\/2008 11:27"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/17\/2008 14:39","GUID":"f69cf2461f774c97b7620d12eb3b9b6b","MemberId":2717200,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"erockler","SubmittedDate":"03\/17\/2008 14:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/24\/2007 19:24","GUID":"a7cad7a2781443aca763a151febe36f0","MemberId":1982216,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Donna","SubmittedDate":"04\/24\/2007 19:24"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43230,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311532,"name":"Casseroles","slug":"casseroles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311467,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"These family-pleasing casserole recipes are sure to be a hit. From apps and green bean casseroles to dessert and main dish casseroles, you'll want to try them all!","parent":310796,"count":3361,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/"},{"term_id":311581,"name":"Pot Pies","slug":"pot-pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311516,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Master all types of pot pie recipes with our tips, tricks and no-fail recipes.","parent":311532,"count":130,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/casseroles\/pot-pies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Tater Crust Tuna Pie"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n