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This was good and very easy. I used it for broccoli and the kids ate it! I also cut the recipe in half as I didn't need that much. It came out fine. I did add a bit more cheese, maybe a 1\/4 cup more.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"09\/12\/2014 10:18","GUID":"1adefbe2cc744dae94f270dd8834331b","MemberId":7098019,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"katecrid47","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2014 10:18"},{"Comment":"
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