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I used my left over homemade chili and left out the jalapeno. My grand kids went wild over these egg rolls...my eldest grand daughter is now 6 months pregnant and this is her favorite recipe, she claims the baby keeps asking for more...I love that is easy to prepare and so delicious to eat...<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/09\/2015 10:57","GUID":"2F4E8BC49B0EAC633A73EE82E2246D2F","MemberId":53068,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jellybug","SubmittedDate":"11\/09\/2015 10:57"},{"Comment":"
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