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The Cake Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1988
This cake is everything the title says and more. The texture is light and soft with a tender crumb. It's good with many of the fillings and frostings that Rose has developed for her book. This recipe makes a two layer cake. There is a section for formulas and techniques for making large wedding and special occasion cakes. I use the formulas to turn this cake into a multi-layered creations for my family and friends special moments.
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The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook
By King Arthur Flour
Countryman Press - 2003
I looked at many recipes before I found this one. My family likes stollen with an almond paste filling, this one is excellent. I have made this recipe twice and it came out better than any store bought stollen. It takes quite a bit of time to make, but it yields three loaves that you can freeze or give away.
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Website: Cooks Illustrated
The recipe has been tweaked a bit, from the original no-knead recipe. The dough is not as wet as the original, needs some kneading and it replaces some of the water with a mild-flavored lager. It is an easy recipe that produces a great bread.
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Website: The Food Network
It's an apple tatin with cake instead of pastry. Apples with caramel atop a layer of moist cake. Really good.
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Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2001
This is an easy version of apple pie with a cinnamon crumb topping. Great!
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Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2008
This is a very easy way to get your apples with crust. It is made with store bought puff pastry, and with the addition of dried cherries they are fantastic. I have made these turnovers many times , and everyone loves them.
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Rose's Heavenly Cakes
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Wiley - 2009
I made this cake for my husband's birthday (October), he loved it. Easy to prepare,even though there are two steps. First you make the apple and walnut topping and then the batter. Bake the cake,let cool 1 to 2 minutes, invert onto plate and serve with or without the Bourbon Whipped Cream. Simple and delicious.
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Website: The Food Network
A very flavorful preparation for frozen artichokes. I have made it several times and it is always a crowd pleaser.
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Website: The Food Network
Another good recipe if you love artichokes. Moderately easy to make. It's layers of artichoke pesto and cream cheese formed into a tort. Serve with bread or crackers.
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The Hay Day Country Market Cookbook
By Kim Rizk
Workman Publishing Company - 1998
Everyone loves B.L.T.'s, so what a great idea to put those flavors in a pasta salad. Try varying the pasta shapes. This salad is light and flavorful.
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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
This is a simple dip to make. It's creamy, but not thick. It's buttery, garlicky and has lots of anchovies. Serve with crisp vegetables.
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Website: The Food Network
Brown sugar,maple syrup and butter, it could only be good. Simple to make and delicious.
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Website: Cooks Illustrated
This recipe uses cottage cheese instead of ricotta. Since I am an Italian-American I was very skeptical of this recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it, no one knew that it was cottage cheese.
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How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques
By Steven Raichlen
Workman Publishing Company - 2001
This recipe is more about technique, than ingredients. I used a lemon-lime soda can instead of the beer. The chicken was delicious, very moist and tender.
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The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook
By Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Clarkson Potter - 2000
This is my go to recipe for pancakes. Easy to put together with a light and fluffy texture.
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How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins,
By Nick Malgieri
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1995
This is a great recipe for blueberry pie. I make it every summer when the blueberries are in season, sometimes I add some blackberries when they look good in the farmers market. I use the recipe for the sweet dough on page 149. I always get raves.
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If you want to give your family a treat, make these muffins. They are moist and delicious. They are the best blueberry muffins.
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Ciao Italia
By Mary Ann Esposito
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1991
This has become a family favorite. Great for parties,(Super Bowl)and picnics. Moderate level of work to make the bread and then the filling. Everyone loves the bread,good as leftovers too.
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Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2002
I needed a salad for my barbecue that didn't contain any wheat or meat products. This rice salad was perfect.It is easy to prepare and can be made in advance. The taste is light and refreshing on a hot summer's day.
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This is a great recipe for chicken wings. It is a very easy and delicious recipe. The sauce is buttery and spicy, and they are broiled instead of fried. I used blue cheese for the dip.
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Website: The Food Network
Very simple recipe, what makes it special is the freshly grated ginger. I gives it some spice and some heat.
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The filling is easy to make, but preparing the pepperoncini and pipping the mixture into each one is tedious. They are worth the trouble, but only if you have the time and patience.
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Martha Stewart's Pies & Tarts
By Martha Stewart
Clarkson Potter - 1992
This is a simple and delicious tart. The clementines must be made ahead of time, but are easy to make. The filling goes together in a snap, pour into a partially baked tart shell, and float the candied clementines on top. The tart can be made without the clementines, but makes a beautiful presentation and adds to the delicate flavor.
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Website: Orangette
Really, really good, so much better than store-bought. Easy to make and great to give as a gift. Very additive.
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Website: The Food Network
I reduced the cheddar from 8 ounces to 6 ounces and it's still a very rich soup. I also substituted baked potatoes for the mashed potatoes. All in all a very good soup.
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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
Good for a party or to bring to a potluck dinner. Easy to prepare and can made the day before. The pie can be served warm or at room temperature. It is delicious too.
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The Silver Palate Cookbook
By Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins, Michael McLaughlin
Workman Publishing Company - 1982
Very simple to make and delicious. Two ingredients, store-bought puff pastry and parmesan cheese.
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Nathalie Dupree's Southern Memories: Recipes and Reminiscences
By Nathalie Dupree, Tom Eckerle
University of Georgia Press - 2004
These are the first cheese straws I ever made, delicious then and delicious now. Fun to make too.
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Website: Martha Stewart
These crepes are good for brunch, dessert or even an appetizer. They are easy to make and naturally gluten-free. Honey is mixed with the ricotta and also drizzled on top.
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The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook
By King Arthur Flour
Countryman Press - 2003
This is my go to recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I have tried many recipes,but this one yields a cookie my family loves, soft and chewy.
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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
Very simple chicken dish. Mix up a sauce, pour over chicken and bake. Add artichokes, bake a little longer and serve.
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Website: The Food Network
This is one of my favorites, the chicken is moist and tender and the sauce is smooth and silky. I don't like peas so I substituted green beans and corn. I make extra and freeze them, then I can have them anytime.
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Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2004
Very easy and delicious. Don't be afraid of the quantity of garlic, ii becomes very sweet after cooking it.
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Website: Martha Stewart
When I made this recipe, I roasted the chicken instead of poaching it. The sauce is made with the flavors of Mexico, chiles,cilantro,pumpkin seeds, etc. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
This is a nice soup on a hot summer's day. It is very easy to prepare and can be made the day before. Refreshing and light.
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Dessert Circus: Extraordinary Desserts You Can Make At Home (Pbs Series)
By Jacques Torres
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1998
You wouldn't think that cornflakes could be so great, but when they are covered with chocolate they are fantastic.
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Website: King Arthur Flour
These little molten chocolate cakes are cute and delicious. Easy to make, but I had some trouble getting them out of the pan. The chocolate pieces that you put in the middle, stuck to the bottom of the pan. Next time I will try a nonstick pan.
This recipe makes 32 mini cakes, but they freeze beautifully. Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave.
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Website: Martha Stewart
These biscotti, with the combination of chocolate and pistachio are delicious. They are softer than a traditional biscotti.
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Website: The Food Network
Very easy to make, and an impressive ending to your next dinner party.
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Rose's Heavenly Cakes
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Wiley - 2009
Very easy and quick to make. Moist and very chocolaty. I needed a cake to bring to a friend's house, I had all of the ingredients and the instruction were short. Everyone loved thecake.
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The Bread Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
W.W. Norton & Co. - 2003
Mix up the batter and put in the pan. Delicious! One problem is that you need a special pan but they are not that expensive and another is you need fresh cooked corn. I used cooked frozen corn and it was fine.
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Martha Stewart's Pies & Tarts
By Martha Stewart
Clarkson Potter - 1992
This tart is very simple to make and it is wonderful on the Thanksgiving or Christmas table.
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Website: Cooks Illustrated
This soup is delicious, with a true tomato taste. The soup is thickened with bread instead of cream and that lets the flavors of the tomato shine through.
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The Silver Palate Cookbook
By Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins, Michael McLaughlin
Workman Publishing Company - 1982
This sauce is very good in the summer when there are fresh herbs from the garden. Very simple to make and delicious.
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Website: Cooks Illustrated
If you love cresent rolls, you will love these homemade rolls. They are soft, buttery and delicious. They can be made ahead, partially baked, and then frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost, bake ready for next dinner party.
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Ciao Italia
By Mary Ann Esposito
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1991
I use the crespelle batter to make manicotti. The filling consists of ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Sometimes I add spinach. It makes a manicotti that is more tender than the traditional.
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Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2008
The recipe has many ingredients but is very easy to prepare. It is a rich cake with lots of dates and nuts and a good balance of spices. You can serve it with the cream cheese spread that is included in the recipe,but it is delicious without it.
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Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. With so few ingredients they must be fresh and the technique must be followed. Very tasty.
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The Silver Palate Cookbook
By Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins, Michael McLaughlin
Workman Publishing Company - 1982
This is my favorite egg salad. The combination of mayonnaise,sour cream and dijon mustard is wonderful.
Add the dill and it's perfect.
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Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2004
This is a very simple dessert to prepare.There are only three ingredients, puff pastry, sugar and a pinch of salt. Combine the sugar and salt, roll puff pastry in the sugar till well coated. Fold the pastry according to the directions, cut and bake. Easy and delicious.
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