"I prepared this recipe exactly as instructed. The cake had a good taste but it was on the dry side. However, the frosting was great! I did let my cream get to room temp before I slowly added it to the caramel, which I think helped ensure no crystalization would occur. Overall, for all the labor and time that went into the cake and frosting, this r"

"All I can say is YUM, YUM, YUM!!! I prepared this cake exactly as instructed with the exceptions of adding 1/2 tsp of allspice and substituting golden raisins (personal preference)and it turned wonderfully moist and delicious! But the frosting was the real hit; simple and scrumptious! Thanks again for a GREAT recipe Ina!"

"These cookies were absolutely delicious! I made a half batch and my family was asking me in the same day to bake more! I read all the comments before I cooked these and I'm glad I did b/c I think the alterations I chose made these cookies turn out just right. To make half the recipe, the changes I made from Ina's recipe consisted of the following:""

"I am making these for Christmas dessert but they may not make it that far because I just took them out of the oven and can't stop eating them! They are delicious! Very chocolatey but not overly sweet. I, like other people, doubled the recipe, cooked them in a 9x13 pan and cooked for exactly 25 mins at 350. I also added a tad bit more flour; it ma""

"Absolutely delicious! I was embarking on a fast to abstain from meat so I thought I would try making this vegetarian chili. It was a wonderful choice! It was a little more preparation and ingredients than I'm used to but it was well worth it because it was yummy, hearty and made plenty! It made so much that I shared with family and co-workers; the""