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This was surprisingly good! It seemed so simple that I was a bit skeptical, but my whole family loved it! It would definitely make again!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2012 00:09","GUID":"293e99c0ad1044f0b12e23431acceddd","MemberId":6938589,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JennH143","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2012 00:08"},{"Comment":"
Excellent, easy to make but on the dry side for hubby, so handed him the bottle of salsa and he gave it a... 4! :)<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/19\/2011 10:16","GUID":"6cffbbcf815b4e23a6b7ec6feeb1a83e","MemberId":6340208,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"smilingtooo","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2011 10:16"},{"Comment":"
I have made this recipe many times over the years. Love this recipe, it's delicious, filling and most important easy!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"10\/09\/2009 17:05","GUID":"821c694326a14fe8890de29b473ca4fe","MemberId":4391078,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Rchalifoux3102@charter.net","SubmittedDate":"10\/09\/2009 17:05"},{"Comment":"
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