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aj12754 reviewed Slow-Roasted Tomatoes from One Good Dish
A dish that could not be simpler to make, and absolutely delicious. Topped the cooled tomato with a room temperature slice of mozzarella drizzled with EVOO and some ribbons of basil. A real treat. more »
aj12754 reviewed Crabmeat, Apple, and Mango Salad on Cumin Apple Chips from Epicurious
Very pretty spring-summer colors in this crab salad. Although my taste buds are compromised, the fact that every plate was cleaned by my dinner guests is a pretty good indication that the dish worked. more »
aj12754 reviewed Blueberry-Buttermilk Bundt Cake from Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook
Tastes as good as it sounds ... at least according to my husband and our two dinner guests, all of whom asked for seconds. I made two small bundts rather than one large, since I wanted something smaller more »
aj12754 reviewed Roasted Butternut Squash Soup from Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook
Some recipes just make it a pleasure to be in the kitchen ... fun to put together and delightful aromas fill the kitchen. And then it all comes together in a good-to-great result at the table. This is more »
aj12754 reviewed Cinnamon Jam Loaf from Bake from Scratch
Basically a sour-cream (or buttermilk if that's your preference) pound cake, with two thin layers of jam (I used a raspberry-Chambord jam made by a friend), topped with a nut streusel (I used walnuts) more »
aj12754 added Bake from Scratch
31st December 2018
aj12754 added Frank Stitt's Bottega Favorita: A Southern Chef's Love Affair with Italian Food to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2018
aj12754 added Braise: A Journey Through International Cuisine to his/her bookshelf.
22nd November 2018
aj12754 added Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook's Essential Companion to his/her bookshelf.
19th November 2018
aj12754 added Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen to his/her bookshelf.
16th November 2018
aj12754 reviewed Cream of Mushroom Soup from Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy
Bit of a caveat before posting this review. The rating is based primarily on my husband's taste buds as my will be inoperable for a few months. He liked this soup quite a lot ... but not enough to have more »
aj12754 added Country Weekend Entertaining: Seasonal recipes from loaves and fishes and the Bridgehampton Inn to his/her bookshelf.
9th November 2018
aj12754 added Artisanal Cooking: A Chef Shares His Passion for Handcrafting Great Meals at Home to his/her bookshelf.
4th November 2018
aj12754 added The 150 Best American Recipes: Indispensable Dishes from Legendary Chefs and Undiscovered Cooks (150 Best Recipes) to his/her bookshelf.
4th November 2018
aj12754 added The Best American Recipes 2003-2004: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet to his/her bookshelf.
29th October 2018
aj12754 added The Best American Recipes 2002-2003 (Best American) to his/her bookshelf.
28th October 2018
aj12754 added David Tanis Market Cooking: Recipes and Revelations, Ingredient by Ingredient to his/her bookshelf.
27th October 2018
aj12754 added The Best American Recipes 2000 to his/her bookshelf.
27th October 2018
aj12754 commented on Portobello Mushrooms with Pearl Barley and Preserved Lemon from Ottolenghi: The Cookbook
Tried to vote this useful but the link didn't work so leaving a comment. Can't wait to try this based on your very helpful review. more »aj12754 added Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook
24th October 2018
aj12754 added Apéritif: Cocktail Hour the French Way
22nd October 2018
aj12754 added Buvette: The Pleasure of Good Food to his/her bookshelf.
20th October 2018
aj12754 added The Best American Recipes 2005-2006: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet to his/her bookshelf.
16th October 2018
aj12754 added Food52 A New Way to Dinner: A Playbook of Recipes and Strategies for the Week Ahead to his/her bookshelf.
16th October 2018
aj12754 added Dinner Illustrated: 175 Meals Ready in 1 Hour or Less
14th October 2018
aj12754 added Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected, and Family-Approved Recipes
1st October 2018
aj12754 added Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and Grill to his/her bookshelf.
1st October 2018
aj12754 reviewed Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and Grill
I received this cookbook today and am already in love. I agree with every word of the above review. Stiitt's comments about two of the women who work with him (p. 25) nearly brought me to tears.aj12754 commented on Bratkartoffeln / Home Fries from Der große Lafer: Aus dem langjährigen Erfahrungsschatz eines leidenschaftlichen Kochs: 60 beliebte Klassiker...
Don't hold back. :-) more »aj12754 reviewed Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad from Epicurious
A little labor intensive given the time it takes to slice the sprouts, but a mandolin makes relatively quick work of that. Add crushed toasted walnuts, pecorino Romano cheese, and a lemon and EVOO dressing. more »
aj12754 reviewed Crab & Avocado Salad from Fine Cooking
Simple, tasty, looks pretty on the plate, perfect for a summer meal on the back deck or patio. Elegant enough for a dinner party. Can be done a few hours ahead, adding avocado shortly before serving, which more »
aj12754 added The Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Cookbook: Celebrating Wine, Food, and Friends in the Napa Valley to his/her bookshelf.
22nd April 2018
aj12754 added The Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cookbook: Wine and Recipes to Celebrate Every Season's Harvest to his/her bookshelf.
22nd April 2018
aj12754 reviewed Pizza Beans from Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites
Although my family kind of raved about these, I was a little underwhelmed. Still, day two with beans or soup is always a step up, and the recipe makes a ton, so we'll have leftovers for days.
Followed... more »
aj12754 reviewed Pasta with Fast Sausage Ragu from The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century
As I am not generally a fan of Mark Bittman's "Minimalist" recipes in the Times, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this very simple and very fast ragu. A lot of flavor with very little effort. Excellent... more »
aj12754 reviewed Rye-Cheddar Fondue from Fine Cooking
I would have rated this a three, because I found it too salty (my cheddar selection; there is no added salt in the recipe), but my family loved it. My first fondue, and it was tasty enough that I'm looking more »
aj12754 reviewed Bulgarian Cucumber Soup with Walnuts from The New York Times
Easy and fresh tasting, but a little thick for my taste, almost a raita consistency. It just felt like something, maybe some chopped dill, mint, or other herb, was missing. I would not make this again, more »
aj12754 added The Weekend Baker: Irresistible Recipes, Simple Techniques, and Stress-Free Strategies for Busy People
21st January 2018
aj12754 added My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories to his/her bookshelf.
21st January 2018
aj12754 reviewed Cauliflower Soup from Taste of Home Recipes
Although I am sure this will be better on day two, I found it a little bland, even after the addition of the hot sauce included in the recipe. Uncharacteristically, i followed the recipe pretty closely, more »
aj12754 added Taste of Home Recipes to his/her bookshelf.
17th January 2018
aj12754 commented on Aglione from Biba's Taste of Italy: Recipes from the Homes, Trattorie and Restaurants of Emilia-Romagna
I'm so glad you posted this review.Years ago I used to watch Biba's show, and loved her. Your review reminded me that it has been too long since I have cooked one of her recipes. more »aj12754 reviewed Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles from Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites
Although my family enjoyed this dish quite a bit, I found it a little bland. Deb warns that the meatballs are a bit hard to shape and work with, and I definitely found this to be the case. I would suggest... more »
aj12754 added Cowgirl Creamery Cooks to his/her bookshelf.
10th January 2018
aj12754 added Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life
8th January 2018
aj12754 added The Food Of Morocco to his/her bookshelf.
8th January 2018
aj12754 added Chefs & Company: 75 Top Chefs Share More Than 180 Recipes To Wow Last-Minute Guests
7th January 2018
aj12754 reviewed Creamy Avocado Pasta from Oh She Glows
This is certainly one of the easiest pasta dishes I've ever thrown together. One avocado, some lemon juice, EVOO, a garlic clove and some fresh basil, all tossed into the food processor. Toss with half more »
aj12754 added Oh She Glows to his/her bookshelf.
4th January 2018
aj12754 reviewed Broccoli Melts from Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites
This is an excellent and attractive-looking side for soup. I ended up using the mix of cheeses I had on hand (a cheddar-jack mix rather than the called-for pecorino and provolone), which worked just fine, more »
aj12754 added Cooking for Friends to his/her bookshelf.
2nd January 2018
aj12754 added Graze: Inspiration for Small Plates and Meandering Meals
2nd January 2018
aj12754 reviewed Pulled Chicken Sandwiches from Fine Cooking
A very enjoyable sandwich; flavors really work. The recipe is part of a longer article on pulled chicken, which begins with a VERY quick and versatile base recipe for the chicken, followed by three recipes more »
aj12754 added Modern Jewish Cooking: Recipes & Customs for Todays Kitchen to his/her bookshelf.
18th December 2017
aj12754 reviewed Cannoli Cookies from Fine Cooking
These cookies have a texture similar to, but lighter than, cake-like chocolate chip cookies. I love the chocolate-orange flavor combo so these were a big hit with me, although I will probably double the more »
aj12754 reviewed Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad from All Recipes
An easily thrown together dish that can be used as a side or, with the addition of turkey or chicken, as a main. About 10 minutes of chopping (red onion, red and yellow peppers, cilantro), then toss in more »
aj12754 added Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 added Ottolenghi: The Cookbook to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 added Jerusalem: A Cookbook to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 added Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 added Cheese Primer to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 added Bistro Cooking to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 added At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 reviewed Roasted Tomato Soup with Broiled Cheddar from Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites
This is a delicious version of tomato soup, elevated by the borrowing the idea of cheesy goodness from French Onion Soup. What I probably like best about this soup is the idea of roasting canned tomatoes more »
aj12754 added Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 added The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook to his/her bookshelf.
4th December 2017
aj12754 reviewed Broccoli Cheese Casserole from Simply Recipes
Very nice; more of a soufflé-like texture, slightly lighter than a quiche. I use one slice more bacon than the recipe called for, and half a chopped onion sautéed in the bacon fat, and was glad I did.Recipe more »
aj12754 reviewed Spanish Pardina Lentil and Chorizo Stew from Fine Cooking
This was a big hit with my family, although I used my standard pantry lentils rather than searching out the ones call for in the recipe. The better the cured chorizo, the better the dish in this case. more »
aj12754 reviewed Swedish Visiting Cake from Baking: From My Home to Yours
Easy, rich, dense. Nice with a cup of tea in the late afternoon. more »
aj12754 reviewed Pork Stew with Winter Vegetables from Fine Cooking
Classic winter comfort food with all the usual suspects present, but build around pork rather than beef or chicken. I'll admit to some concerns about blandness when I tasted for seasoning, but the final more »
aj12754 added The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science to his/her bookshelf.
28th November 2016
aj12754 reviewed Turkey Two Ways from Fine Cooking
This recipe calls for brining and roasting a bone-in turkey breast, while braising the legs and thighs. I love cooking the parts of the turnkey separately because I find it so much easier to keep the white more »
aj12754 reviewed Preserved-Tomato Paccheri from Food & Wine
I thought I'd love this pasta dish -- even the recipe was fun to read. Toasted fennel and coriander seed warmed in olive oil along with garlic, lemon and orange zest, and basil and marjoram springs. The more »
aj12754 reviewed Penne with Mushroom Ragout and Spinach from Cooking
Easy week-night meal if you start with sliced mushrooms. I thought it was bland, but my husband enjoyed it. I threw in a little 1/2 and 1/2 at the end to make more of a cream sauce, and was glad I did. more »
aj12754 commented on Chocolate Peppermint Bars from Cooking
These look beautiful ... was this recipe in the Times video this week? Thanks for the nice "welcome back" on my last review ... my cooking time is so reduced now I just make the same old stuff, but I really... more »aj12754 reviewed Rigatoni with White Bolognese from New York Times - Dining and Wine
Although this takes closer to 2 hours to cook than the 1 hour indicated by the recipe, you end up with a flavorful and rich meat sauce that has a real Italian feel to it. I added some dried basil and oregano more »
aj12754 commented on Gazpacho from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
I looked at this recipe yesterday thinking it was the same recipe the Contessa posted to the Food Network. It's not and I ended up picking the latter, and I (and guests) were happy. The proportions are... more »aj12754 reviewed Cod Stew with Chorizo, Leeks and Potaoes from Fine Cooking
Tasty and flavorful. I made a few changes based on what I had in the pantry and fridge, but nothing substantive ... hake instead of cod, small white instead of red potatoes, and I tossed in a few chopped more »
aj12754 reviewed Crème Fraîche Ice Cream from The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories
My husband and guests liked this ice cream, which I made with creme fraiche rather than mascarpone, but as the previous reviewer noted, a little goes a long way because it is so rich. I served it with... more »
aj12754 reviewed Potato and Green Bean Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette from Epicurious
Easy, can be done-ahead or served warm, pretty to look at, and very tasty. Excellent as a side for marinated and grilled skirt steak. Good for casual summer entertaining. more »
aj12754 reviewed Steamed Clams in White Wine & Chorizo Broth from Avec Eric: A Culinary Journey with Eric Ripert
Super easy and the clam/chorizo mix is a winner, but we found the pepper (1 tsp. ground) a little overwhelming and I used probably half to three-quarters of the amount called for by the recipe. Smaller more »
aj12754 reviewed Cheddar, Apple & Pastrami Grilled Cheese from Fine Cooking
Really liked the flavor combo here -- apple butter with a hit of mustard stirred in, pastrami, an aged cheddar, and apple slices, sour dough or other bread, grilled. Very quick and nice with a beer or more »
aj12754 reviewed Soba Salad with Carrot and Zucchini from Epicurious
Pretty straightforward Asian noodle side dish. I used Udon-like noodles, made with spinach so a pretty green color that looked lovely with the matchstick carrots and zucchini. The matchstick veggies make more »
aj12754 commented on Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta from New York Times - Dining and Wine
Glad to be back -- work has been insane so I've been relying on old stand-bys leaving me with little new to post. But I do check in to see what you and others have been up to and that panna cotta recipe... more »aj12754 reviewed Trout with White Beans and Caper Vinaigrette from Epicurious
The caper vinaigrette makes all the difference to this dish ... it really enhances the trout and is perfect with the white beans. Made a few changes to the recipe, substituting fennel for the shallots more »
aj12754 reviewed Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta from New York Times - Dining and Wine
This is a David Tanis (City Kitchen) recipe and very much in line with the Tanis preference for simple prep with fresh ingredients. Summer tomatoes at their peak are briefly simmered with chopped garlic more »
aj12754 added Olives and Oranges: Recipes and Flavor Secrets from Italy, Spain, Cyprus, and Beyond to his/her bookshelf.
1st December 2013
aj12754 reviewed Bucatini with Butter-Roasted Tomato Sauce from Bon Appetit
This really is a snap to make. Canned tomatoes, chopped anchovies, diced butter, chopped garlic, salt and red pepper flakes are tossed together then roasted in a 435º oven for 35-40 minutes. Then you more »
aj12754 commented on Butternut Squash and Chickpea Soup from The Really Helpful Cookbook
I think I can probably figure out how to make the soup since I don't have this book but can you share the spices used? I'd love to make this. more »aj12754 reviewed Chickpea Stew with Spinach and Chorizo from Food & Wine
Very easy week-night main, especially if you use canned beans (I started with dried). Once the beans are cooked, they are added to an onion sauteed with a bay leaf and some chopped rosemary, to which some more »
aj12754 reviewed Salisbury Steaks with Vegetable Suace from Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food
This was just ok -- basically a meat loaf recipe but with apple added for a touch of sweetness. Really underwhelmed by the vegetable sauce. more »
aj12754 reviewed Miso Sweet Potato and Broccoli Bowl from Smitten Kitchen
Q-S is right -- the miso dressing is pretty awesome and we really liked it with the roasted sweet potatoes. more »
aj12754 reviewed Panfried Mackerel with Golden Beet & Orange Salsa from Jerusalem: A Cookbook
This is a very simple dish, easily done on a week-night if you have an extra cooked beet or two in your fridge. The salsa (diced beets, diced orange and lemon sections, some kalamata olives, red onion)... more »
aj12754 reviewed Spiced Chickpeas & Fresh Vegetable Salad from Jerusalem: A Cookbook
Soupereasy and I really enjoyed this salad. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, diced red pepper, and radishes, with spiced chickpeas (which can be spiced ahead of time and warmed just before serving) make for... more »
aj12754 added Jerusalem: A Cookbook to his/her bookshelf.
28th October 2013
aj12754 reviewed Chickpea Spread from How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking
This is a really nice and full of flavour spread that is an interesting change of pace from hummus, combining chickpea confit (recipe also in this book), sun-dried tomatoes, onions, shallots, cumin, basil, more »
aj12754 reviewed Pumpkin stuffed with everything good from Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours
This makes for an impressive presentation, although I did place it under the broiler, with the cap off, for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to improve its appearance.
Just one slight change -- I sauteed... more »
aj12754 reviewed Smoked Trout Chowder from Food & Wine
A good choice for a busy week-night meal. I didn't have the peppered smoked trout, just regular smoked trout, but it was more than fine with just the addition of some freshly ground pepper. more »
aj12754 reviewed Toasted Israeli Salad with Cucumber, Mint and Feta. from Fine Cooking
This turned out to be a tasty side dish -- I used less of the mint and initially wished the dressing had had a bit less lemon than the recipe called for. Also, I wish I had remembered to taste my feta more »
aj12754 reviewed Artichoke Hearts, Fennel & Parmesan Salad from Epicurious
Super easy and a nice change of pace as an accompaniment to an Italian dinner. Tangy and refreshing. If you don't care for fennel, celery is a recommended substitute. more »