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From: Minneapolis, MN USA

Joined: January 15th, 2010

About me: Super foodie kid grows up into super foodie lady, fearlessly tackling any kitchen dream/nightmare with equal panache.

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December 3rd, 2010

Kidney Bean Masala (Rajmah) from Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes

Very yummy rajmah recipe with great spice; I made the mistake of making it with diced tomatoes instead of the crushed and it came out quite chunky, which is not what rajmah is supposed to be, but it was... read more >


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Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals

By Jamie Oliver
Hyperion - 2009

5th July 2010

Ground Beef Wellington : page 156

Good lord, this is the mother load of dinner~

A really gorgeous way to sneak veggies and herbs (two words that frighten non-cooks at times) into the easiest super-impressive main dish.

I added about 3/4 pound more beef the second time I made it, just because it seemed to not hold as tight as it could have with only a pound. I added thyme, as well, to round out the flavors. I also have omitted the mushrooms both times, and made instead a mushroom sauce from a nice flour roux to give some moisture to the Wellie.

My new favorite thing to make!

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5th July 2010 (edited: 22nd August 2010)

Jam Jar Dressings - Balsamic Vinaigrette : page 106

Really great basic recipe; I am a vinegar lover though, so I use a ratio of 2:1, but even as is, just tops!

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