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Absolutely delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"barhoo01"},"reviewBody":"Really flavorful and easy to make. I actually used Mango Salsa and it was delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mariebruns"},"reviewBody":"quick, easy, very good. i added sharp shredded cheese last 5 minutes of cooking. 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