KimberlyB's Reviews
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The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
By Ina Garten, Martha Stewart
Clarkson Potter - 1999
Beets with Orange Vinaigrette : page 93
I too roasted the beets. I think it brings out such a nice flavor. Great summer salad with beets from the farmer's market. I shaved some blue cheese on top an my guests loved it.
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French Potato Salad : page 96
I love french potato salad. I agree with the other reviewer that I'm not sure how much the chicken stock and wine really adds to the salad, but I loved the results. I've made this twice and the second time I mixed some of the champagne vinegar after I quartered the potatoes. I love the scallions. The flavor is much milder than using red onion. I tend to like tangier salad dressing so this suited my taste.
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Fresh Corn Salad : page 101
With all the fresh corn during summer I thought this would make a good side dish. I love the concept but somehow the amount of basil overshadowed the sweetness of the corn. Next time I'd cut back on the basil.
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Grilled Lemon Chicken : page 48
This is a simple easy go to recipe. I tend to like the flavor of bone in chicken so that is what I use. I also change it up by adding garlic and oregano instead of thyme leaves. Either way I throw a few halved lemons on the grill to add an added tang at the end.
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Pan-fried onion dip : page 53
What a way to take an old classic and make it better. I sometimes use low fat cream cheese and sour cream to make it lighter and it is still fabulous. I usually don't use the lower fat version of mayonnaise or butter because really there are things you just shouldn't skimp on. Always a hit at parties and game days!
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Rosemary White Bean Soup : page 83
I'm not sure the good rating is justified because I used canned cannellini beans and not dried. I was looking to make a soup and just happened to have them on hand. They tend to have a different flavor then when you soak them overnight. But I thought this was the perfect recipe for something warm and satisfying as only a soup can do.
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