Leeka's Reviews
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This was my first time making biscotti and the spicy scent of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves filled the air. I was really pleased with how easy it was to make these crunchy cookies dotted with pecans and crystallized ginger. Great flavour.
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Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press - 2007
These cutlets were unexpectedly delicious. I panfried them a little too long and even though they were a little crispy on the bottom, they remained chewy and flavourful. Next time I will make a double batch because our family devoured them.
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I would like this recipe more with the addition of vegetables other than spinach. Overall though it was very good and I didn't miss the cheese.
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Moist and lovely to eat warm from the oven, this dessert is easy to make and not too sweet. The only sweetener added is 1/2 cup of maple syrup.
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Good texture but lacking salt.
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The lentils took a lot longer than 30 minutes to become tender, almost an hour but it was worth the wait. The sauce had an intense, rich flavour with a hint of sweetness.
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Outstanding! This cake is moist, chewy and fragrant. I loved the combination of lemon and coconut. No icing needed and it's the perfect cake to accompany afternoon tea or coffee.
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I was a little disappointed in how the dish turned out after all the prep work. I much prefer the lasagna from this book which layers similar elements but results in a tastier dish.
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The beanballs tasted quite bean-y or maybe I'm just not a huge kidney bean fan but all three members of my family felt the same about them. These were easy to prepare.
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These brownies were moist and cakey. The whole blueberries were an interesting addition that worked for us. Next time I will serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
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If you like lemon you will love these potatoes. The flavour is quite intense so be sure to balance out your menu with that in mind. These were fairly easy to prepare and require a few stirs while cooking.
I also usually add at least 1 tablespoon instead of 1tsp of tomato paste.
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I loved the creamy, coconut filling but found the crust too sweet using graham cracker crumbs, coconut and sugar. Next time I will cut the sugar out completely or use one of the other crust options.
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I blame this rating on the tinned tomatoes. I think this soup has the potential to be much better than what I tasted today. The brown rice and navy beans give it a wonderful heartiness and texture but all I could taste was the that awful tinned tomato flavour and the roasted garlic was completely overpowered and virtually undetectable. What a shame.
Next time I will use fresh tomatoes along with a bit of tomato paste and some veggie stock. I think this soup is worth tinkering with.
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This dip is a vegan version or variation of the delicious Greek tzatziki. I was unsure when I read the ingredients but gave it a shot and was really happy with the results. It's definitely richer than tzatziki because of the cashew base but the cucumber adds a lovely freshness to balance that out. We enjoyed this dip with some toasted pita triangles and then I slathered the remains on some toast. Yum!
ETA: As I wasy typing in the ingredients I realized that I forgot to add the garlic when I made it. I also chose to use the optional fresh dill which added a nice flavour.
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A friend of mine told me that she enjoys this recipe as a side dish without making the crust. My first go round I wanted to make it with the topping even though I'm not an olive lover and don't stock them in my pantry. The sauce was creamy and rich with the tarragon being the dominant flavour. I think I would have liked a little hint of sweetness or acidity in the sauce for some balance. I didn't have sherry and used the option of white wine vinegar instead but I think the small amount was lost in the sauce.
Overall, I enjoyed the dish. It's a little bit time and labour intensive for a quick supper but I'm glad I tried it. It would go well paired with a crisp green salad or some greens.
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My husband and I really enjoyed these beans. Unfortunately, because I didn't have the required light molasses, I had to use a very strongly flavoured dark molasses and my daughter couldn't get past the overpowering smell and flavour. I cut the amount in half and added some agave nectar to replace it but it did not mask the strong smell. I will definitely have to re-stock my pantry because these simple baked beans were very satisfying and we enjoyed them paired with fluffy steamed rice and veggies.
This is a fairly quick recipe to put together and then throw in the oven for an hour while you prepare the rest of your meal.
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This is a quick and flavourful meal to put together. I love cilantro but those that don't wont find it overpowering in the least. I used regular spaghetti in place of the spinach liguine and thoroughly enjoyed every bite while thinking "Why don't I make pesto more often?".
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Excellent and kid-approved! I think I added a touch too much lemon juice because I just eyeballed the amount but otherwise the flavours were nicely balanced. I like that this recipe calls for a mix of my favourite herb cilantro along with basil and I was also able to use up some of the sliced almonds in my pantry. A definite make-again!
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This is simply delicious! Not only does it taste great but it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare start to finish. My five year old loved it, my husband loved it and I am happy to discover an alternative to hummus with delicious garlic and lemon flavours that I can make in a snap. I served it as a spread on some toasted baguette - YUM!
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The whole family enjoyed these lentils, they had very good flavour and a little bit of heat. I only used 2 tablespoons of chili powder instead of three because I thought that would be plenty for our palates and I was right. I also let everything sit in the pot for a while (30 minutes) before serving to give the flavours a chance to meld. I think this is something that could be easily made ahead and taste great after a little rest.
Overall I thought this was a hearty and satisfying dish piled on top of some crusty, toasted rolls. My husband enjoyed it without any accompaniment at all!
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Very moist muffins, the orange zest lends a wonderful aroma combined with carrot and pineapple. Lovely texture and not too sweet.
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A really simple and delicious side with only four ingredients. The crushed coriander seeds pair really well with the sweetness of the squash. I left mine in the oven without flipping as per the directions and the dish still turned out fine.
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Very good. Not quite as moist as my regular recipe from The Joy of Vegan Baking but there were no complaints from the family. I like that it was not too sweet and half the loaf was gone within an hour of it coming out of the oven.
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The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without
By Mollie Katzen
Hyperion - 2007
Tender-crisp broccoli, barely wilted red onion and tart apples, coated with a delicious mustard based dressing. I loved, loved, loved the simplicity and perfection of this salad! I substituted maple syrup for the honey and it was perfect.
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The Vegetarian Family Cookbook
By Nava Atlas
Broadway - 2004
Simple and delicious. The recipe doesn't call for sesame seeds but I will add them next time.
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I didn't have orange juice concentrate so I used fresh orange juice. I wasn't in love with the orange flavour of the sauce but it was okay.
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Really yummy, sweet, soy based, ginger-garlic sauce. I recommend doubling the amount and throwing in some more veggies while the sauce is cooking to go with the tofu.
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A super quick and easy gravy made from pantry ingredients.
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Really moist and delicious cookies.
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The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com
By Martha Rose Shulman
Rodale Books - 2010
Very simple ingredients that I use often, tofu, peppers, soy, garlic, chile, hoisin, and ginger. Sometimes preparing them in a slightly different manner or order makes a subtle but yummy difference in the finished dish. We enjoyed this stir fry with a slightly sweet and spicy sauce over soba noodles. It would also be great served with rice.
A definite make again for an easy week-night supper.
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