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I added a splash more of liquid and definitely bolstered up the seasoning (including a shallot)! Added feta at the end instead of almonds! Yum!!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TONI7429"},"reviewBody":"
I found this to be very plain and dry. Not good at all. I won't make it again. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCarrot"},"reviewBody":"This dish was amazing! My son who is 12 hates broccoli. But I served this and he ate it all! This is a winner in my book. It's very flavorful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSword"},"reviewBody":"I make this frequently. 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