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Mejadra reviewed by resahebler1

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 18th May 2013)

The fried onions really make this lentil dish. The vegetarian in the house thought it was awesome .
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Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 18th May 2013)

These were good. It is a basic blueberry pancake recipe.
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Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 18th May 2013)

I made this for a picky friend of mine. She is still raving about it a week later. It is pretty easy to make.
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Kofta B'siniyah reviewed by resahebler1

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 18th May 2013)

I really like the oven method that's used in this recipe. These are excellent.
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Swiss Chard with Tahini, Yogurt and Buttered Pine Nuts reviewed by resahebler1

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 18th May 2013)

This recipe is well loved at my house. It seems to make a lot of sauce compared to the amount of chard. It is very good.
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Rhubarb Almond Crumb Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: food52 (reviewed 16th May 2013)

Tasty, easy cake. Remarkably easy cake to assemble. Almond extract a nice flavor, but I'm sure vanilla would work also. Springform pans seem to be "in"...
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Moroccan Chicken Smothered in Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 16th May 2013)

Not as tasty as I expected for some reason. - I didn't brine the meat, nevertheless the thighs were quite good, tender and tasty. They, and the whole...
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Marble Velvet Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 16th May 2013)

As one reviewer put it, the best marble cake ever. Not just because it’s easy to make and has a good balance of great chocolate and vanilla flavours...
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Pasta with Fast Sausage Ragu reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 16th May 2013)

If you start with your family’s favourite sausage, this is sure to be a hit. I used lean Italian pork sausage that’s highly seasoned so not much more...
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Madeleines reviewed by digifish_books

From: Joy of Baking (reviewed 16th May 2013)

This is an excellent recipe, which I followed very closely with the exception of putting the flour on the pans. The pans I used were brand-new and non-stick...
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Mushroom risoniotto reviewed by bunyip

From: River Cottage Veg Every Day! (River Cottage Every Day) (reviewed 16th May 2013)

Uses orzo or risoni, that tiny rice-shaped pasta, and does indeed result in something very like risotto. It lacked the creaminess of true risotto, but...
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Salty Peanut and Caramel Macaroons reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 16th May 2013)

The cookie portion of this recipe is Ottolenghi's basic almond macaroon, the filling, store-bought dulce de leche with added salt and chopped peanuts....
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Basil and Lime Macaroons reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 16th May 2013)

If I were rating flavour alone, this would easily garner 5 stars. The sandwich cookie captured the flavour and tanginess of the fruit and with the hint...
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Aubergine and green bean curry reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 15th May 2013)

A good basic curry. Could be done with other vegetables instead. I used Turkish ground bell peppers instead of the chillies to tone done the heat and...
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Liver Dumplings reviewed by Sovay

From: The Prudence Penny Binding of the United States Regional Cook Book (reviewed 15th May 2013)

This is one recipe that may well be better with pig's liver than lamb's, which is what I used - the liver has a lot of breadcrumbs to contend with so the...
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Spinach and Yoghurt Salad reviewed by Sovay

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 15th May 2013)

Nice and simple - good hot as well as cold though it needs to be heated through with care to prevent curdling. Cinnamon is never my first choice of spice...
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Kaleja Aloo Karhi reviewed by Sovay

From: In Praise of the Potato: Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 15th May 2013)

AKA Liver & Potato Curry - excellent. The only slight criticism is that the recipe doesn't indicate that the potatoes are pre-cooked, which they must...
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Snickerdoodles reviewed by Sovay

From: How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 15th May 2013)

I've no idea whether these turned out the way authentic snickerdoodles are meant to; a quick google suggests they should be soft in the middle, whereas...
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Pasta and Fried Zucchini Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 15th May 2013)

Very nice combination of flavours: herby pasta with a few pops of brine and vinegar tempered by sweet zucchini and creamy cheese. I made a few changes...
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Spinach Ravioli with Zucchini Ribbons reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 15th May 2013)

A very nice variation on the filled-pasta alla panna style, which was one of my weeknight fallbacks. Easy and fast to do, this makes a tasty weeknight...
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Caesar Salad reviewed by bevjef

From: The Best of Bridge: Royal Treats for Entertaining (reviewed 15th May 2013)

Caesar Salad reviewed by bevjef

From: The Best of Bridge: Royal Treats for Entertaining (Best Selling Series) (reviewed 15th May 2013)

Best ever!!
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Asparagus Mimosa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 15th May 2013)

At first glance, I thought this recipe might be an asparagus version of this cocktail, but instead sieved hard-boiled eggs decorate the asparagus in an...
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Pasta with Yogurt and Caramelized Onions, from Kassos reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 15th May 2013)

This simple dish should have been delicious, but I'm not sure what went wrong. First chopped onions are caramelized -- I cooked mine (6C) for more than...
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Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake reviewed by skdouglass

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 15th May 2013)

Where I go when I need a cheering up. I want to say it's the best lemon cake ever, but I haven't tried them all. Yet. So in all fairness I can't say that....
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"Quick" Teriyaki Chicken reviewed by skdouglass

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 15th May 2013)

Sauce was watery with lackluster flavor; chicken was overdone. Still, it was simple enough to throw together with a short ingredient list. And I'm willing...
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Zhoug reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 14th May 2013)

A lovely herby/spicy paste that really adds a lot of flavor. I used slightly less cilantro than called for, slightly more parsley, and two jalapeno peppers....
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Tahini Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 14th May 2013)

A very simple, traditional tahini sauce. It is worth the small extra bit of effort to whip this up!
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Sabih reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 14th May 2013)

This is a perfect example of when the total is greater than the sum of its parts. Fried eggplant slices paired with chopped salad, tahini sauce, and an...
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Gently Cooked Salmon with Mashed Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 14th May 2013)

Very good. Interesting way to cook salmon, slow, rather than medium/fast as you might ordinarily. It's quite pretty with the mound of potatoes topped with...
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Spring Ragoût reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 14th May 2013)

Asparagus, fava beans and peas served with goat cheese cream are the stars of this delicious spring time dish. The vegetables are blanched in advance...
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Sweet Potato Puree with Tamari, Maple Syrup, and Chili reviewed by jenncc

From: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2013)

This makes a nice silky puree and is a wonderful alternative to mashed potatoes. It has the usual sweet and spicy flavors that I love with my sweet potatoes...
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower, Capers, and Parm reviewed by jenncc

From: Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2013)

Simple and tasty, as roasted cauliflower usually is. The capers are a nice addition.
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Roast Chicken Stuffed with Fennel and Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th May 2013)

EXCELLENT! Nice and crispy skin with moist, flavorful meat. This was not quite as simple as my usual roast chicken (throw it in the oven and forget it...
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Lamb Kofte, Pitta & Greek Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 13th May 2013)

The additional coating of chopped pistachios and honey to the cooked kofte is so delicious!
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Amaretto-spiked Vegan Chocolate Mousse reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 13th May 2013)

An excellent chocolate pudding. Easy to make, healthy, and delicious. I substituted Grand Marnier for the amaretto to get the chocolate-orange rather...
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Asparagus with Miso Butter reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th May 2013)

Umami flavor from miso is a perfect complement to asparagus. Then tying the two flavors together is a poached egg. Although this is presented as a side...
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Little Quinoa Patties reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 13th May 2013)

I really don't know how to rate these - if someone else was cooking them and I was doing the eating then I would definitely give them an easy 5 stars,...
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Basmati Rice with Coconut Milk and Ginger reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th May 2013)

This is a surprisingly fuss-free yet effective way to cook basmati rice – no pre-soaking, no sautéing to coat each grain with fat – just combine the...
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Fresh Strawberry and Rhubarb Tart reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 12th May 2013)

One of my favourite tarts in the book: fresh strawberries nestled in a sweet-tart rhubarb filling with a buttery pastry crust. It’s one of the less...
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Fish Bowls reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 12th May 2013)

Much more elegant than its name might imply….moist fish, poached in a fragrant court bouillon, served with tender vegetables and fresh arugula. The...
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Pistou Zucchini Ribbons reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 12th May 2013)

This was a fun take on pasta with pesto with ribbons of zucchini standing in for the pasta, topped with a deconstructed pesto sauce. The key to the success...
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Honey-Orange Smoothie reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th May 2013)

Banana and orange make a great flavour combination and they came together nicely in this refreshing smoothie. Vegetarian daughter made this for my Mother’s...
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Amazing Overnight Waffles reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th May 2013)

My Mother’s Day started well with these delicious waffles made by vegetarian daughter for breakfast. Most of the batter ingredients were mixed the...
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Surprise Tatin reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 12th May 2013)

We had this at my MIL and FIL's place tonight, at it was brilliant! Slightly sweet, sunny tomatoes in between, then the goat's cheese and the puff pastry...
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Baked Oatmeal reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 12th May 2013)

Heidi has been my go to recipe maven lately and we have reveled in the delicious results! This recipe is no exception. I used coconut milk and coconut...
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Mediterranean Beef Burgers reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 12th May 2013)

This makes a substantial-looking burger as advertised. The grated courgette makes it a bit more fragile than an all-beef burger so it needs to be handled...
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Mattar Paneer reviewed by Sovay

From: The Curry Club Indian Restaurant Cookbook (reviewed 12th May 2013)

This is the first time I've made a paneer dish with spices incorporated in the paneer itself, not just in the sauce. I liked the result and will certainly...
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Greek Vegetable Pie reviewed by Sovay

From: The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health: More Than 200 New Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Dishes (reviewed 12th May 2013)

Pleased with the result of this as I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I reduced the quantities to make two small ones rather than one large, and as a...
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Celery Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: Arabella Boxer's Book of English Food: A Rediscovery of British Food From Before the War (reviewed 12th May 2013)

Bunyip reminded me that I have this book, the antidote to the Downton Abbey cookbook that has been making steam come out of my ears lately. I long to...
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To Stew Celery reviewed by Sovay

From: The Experienced English Housekeeper (Southover Press Historic Cookery & Housekeeping) (reviewed 12th May 2013)

Pleasant but a bit bland - however there's always an element of trial and error with this book as many of the recipes are outlines rather than detailed...
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Algerian Tomato Soup with Vermicelli reviewed by Sovay

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 12th May 2013)

I am eating this as I type and it's very good - nice combination of spices with orange zest gives it quite an individual flavour. I had to make some unplanned...
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Tangy Tomato Brisket reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 12th May 2013)

This was great. I put it in the oven to cook overnight. The next morning I cooled it and put in the fridge for our meal the next night. When I was ready...
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Cucumbers in Cream reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th May 2013)

Amanda Hesser calls this recipe, from Flo Fab, her favorite in the book, and I can see why. Its a simple recipe that results in something that is much...
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Cheese Fondue reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 12th May 2013)

A lovely cheese fondue -- made just the way its supposed to be made (gruyere, emmental cheeses, pinot grigio, kirsch, and a bit of nutmeg). My kids had...
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Tomatoes Provencal reviewed by jenncc

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 11th May 2013)

Simple but with big, bold flavor! Terrific even when tomatoes are not at their peak. I add a sprinkle of parmesan and chili flakes a few minutes before...
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Spiced Caramel Corn reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 11th May 2013)

YUM! I did not have the rice syrup and used Barley Malt Syrup instead - definitely a more assertive flavor (I used less than the 1/2 cup) but delicious...
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Oatcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 11th May 2013)

These are very tasty! Reminds me of a British Flapjack, but slightly more cake-like. I agree that a little dried fruit would also be a welcome addition....
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Chocolate Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 11th May 2013)

This is my kind of cookie recipe—easy and delicious. I decided to make a half batch and ended up with 29 cookies. I mixed my dough using my daughter’s...
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The Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookie reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 10th May 2013)

Following the baking instructions goes a long way in making these come out well. I misread the temperature for the oven - these bake at a low temperature...
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Baked Beans with Pomegranate Molasses, Walnuts and Chard reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 10th May 2013)

These baked beans were much more similar to traditional baked beans than I expected. I hoped that the pomegranate molasses flavor would really stand out,...
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Twice Baked Potatoes with Wasabi reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 10th May 2013)

A surprising dish! My DH received this cookbook for Christmas, and now that its grilling weather, he was itching to get the briquettes burning. However...
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Wild Rice and Brown Rice Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette and Asparagus reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 10th May 2013)

Nice concept, but the recipe has a couple problems. The salad is pretty simple - a couple types of rice, some lightly steamed asparagus, herbs, walnuts,...
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Corn Chowder reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 10th May 2013)

This was a fine chowder. It was simple, prepared with frozen corn and vegetable broth. The broth and vegetables cooked for four hours, and milk and corn...
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Banana Tea Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 10th May 2013)

I was skeptical about this 1947 recipe for banana bread. How could it be good with such a simple ingredient list? The dough itself was very thick;...
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Grilled Mango Cheeks reviewed by friederike

From: Caribbean Cooking ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th May 2013)

Very simple, very delicious. I used only one large mango for the two of us, and ended up using 2tsp each of brown sugar and dark rum, just right. Because...
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Cocoa Brownies reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Christmas Cookies (reviewed 9th May 2013)

These are quite good for what they are: 1-bowl/pot brownies that require only regular pantry ingredients and just a few minutes to put together. At room...
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Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Green Onion & Cumin reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 9th May 2013)

Very flavourful and the zucchini kept the ultra lean ground turkey meat moist. I had 2 small zucchini (200g) but when I saw the pile just one produced...
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Best Ever Chocolate Pudding reviewed by SilBsAs

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 9th May 2013)

I made the pudding using half milk/half cream since "half and half" doesn't exist in my country, but after several minutes stirring the consistency is...
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Teddie's Apple Cake reviewed by kateq

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 8th May 2013)

We love this cake. It's very easy and seemingly foolproof. At first glance, the ingredients seem wrong--too much sugar, no milk or buttermilk--but it...
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Pork Stew In Cider reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 8th May 2013)

This is a light and simple stew, appropriate for a spring meal. It's pleasant, but we found it lacking depth. The pork cooked nicely, and the apples and...
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Southern Cakes: Sweet and Irresistible Recipes for Everyday Celebrations (reviewed 7th May 2013)

I found this recipe through a recommendation on Orangette and loved the cake so much I immediately ordered the book. This is a wonderful pound cake. ...
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A Good Coffee Chop reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This is one of the recipes from the “Dinner fairly fast” chapter and it was indeed that. In 15 minutes, I had beautifully caramelized, glazed and juicy...
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Fennel Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 7th May 2013)

Bright tasting starter that stimulated the taste buds. I had a particularly sweet and flavourful fennel bulb so the simple dressing of olive oil, lemon...
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Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 7th May 2013)

These are terrific. A little nutty tasting from the browned butter and a little tang from the buttermilk.
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Tomato-Glazed Meatloaves with Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This made a great weeknight supper. My son doesn't care for meatloaf and my hubby doesn't care for meatballs but they both ate these. I served them with...
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Spicy Fish reviewed by southerncooker

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This was really good fish but not as spicy as I was expecting with the name. I used it for the fish tacos I made for Cinco de Mayo.
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Creamy Cabbage and Sweet Corn Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This was great on the Fish Tacos I made for Cinco de Mayo. It's a simple slaw of raw corn cut from the cob, and sliced cabbage with some green onions and...
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Crazy Street Corn reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 7th May 2013)

I watched Patti from Patti's Mexican Table make this one the chew and I knew we had to try it for our Cinco de Mayo meal. It was delicious. I'll be making...
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Ten-Grain Bread reviewed by skdouglass

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 6th May 2013)

The dough for this bread came together easily and the resulting loaf quite respectable. The convenience of having the dough waiting for me in the refrigerator...
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Florida Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This delicious dessert is Dorie Greenspan’s take on key lime pie with a traditional condensed milk-lime juice filling, topped with fluffy meringue. What...
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Refried Black Beans reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Very delicious, owing in part to starting with these simmered beans. They're excellent on their own so adding some toasted cumin and chili powder, and...
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Butternut Squash Lasagna reviewed by friederike

From: Sweet Happy Life (reviewed 5th May 2013)

I really like the idea, but the execution wasn't really good, and I had several problems with the recipe. First of all, cups. I know that it's just down...
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Simmered Black Beans reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Previously reviewed here.
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Chilied Tortilla Soup with Shredded Chard reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2013)

A chard and chili soup with great flavour that acts as a vehicle for all sorts of toppings. The rich tasting broth owes its flavour to roasted garlic,...
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Rustic Jícama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This salad offers a very refreshing combination of flavours and a nice variety of textures. I omitted the optional pickled onions as not everyone is a...
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Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This fruity drink is a little more substantial than other agua frescas but among the best I’ve had. My pineapple was very ripe and sweet so I used...
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Strawberry Vanilla Agua Fresca reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Easy to make and as refreshing as it’s meant to be. I used frozen strawberries (defrosted) as the ones in my grocery store looked a little sad. I found...
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Rhubarb Creme Brulee reviewed by friederike

From: Sweet Indulgence: 100 Great Desserts (reviewed 5th May 2013)

In flavour, this clearly was a 5 star dessert. The rich custard that perfectly complemented the flavour of the rhubarb, the crunchy sugar - just brilliant....
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Brown Rice with Spinach reviewed by Sovay

From: Eastern Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Tasted fine but the texture was not great - I'd hoped the pre-soaking of the rice would prevent it from bursting and going mushy, but no. Went well with...
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An Indian Way with a Fish Fillet reviewed by Sovay

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 5th May 2013)

The only slight problem I had with this was that the herb and garlic paste was a bit watery - I had to let it drain a little so that it wouldn't dilute...
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Warm French Bean Salad with Garlic and Mozzarella reviewed by Sovay

From: The Italian Diet (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Pretty good though I'd be tempted to let the beans cool completely (after adding the dressing).
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Omelette Paysanne (2) reviewed by Sovay

From: The Omelette Book (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Tasty but not pretty, as the sorrel cooks to a dingy brownish-green in seconds. My omelette was flatter than it should have been as I don't have a pan...
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Minestra di Lenticchie e Pasta reviewed by Sovay

From: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 5th May 2013)

A nice straightforward, substantial soup. It was a little on the bland side at first but that was due to my tomatoes not being the best - I had to give...
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Karbonadekaker reviewed by Sovay

From: Good Food from Denmark and Norway (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This was good though I'd be tempted to increase the ginger and nutmeg a little. The suet gives a really light texture. It would benefit from a sauce...
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Shrimp in Soy Sauce (生抽焗中蝦, shēng​chōujúzhōngxiā) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 4th May 2013)

Dried out and not very strong in flavour. The recipes says you need to cook the shrimp for 5 minutes, which is too long and will result in overcooked shrimp....
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Chicken, Lime and Coriander Quesadillas reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 4th May 2013)

There were several things I wasn't entirely happy with. I used only half of the chilli and the lime juice, and I'm glad I did - it would have been too...
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Limeade | Agua de Limón reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

This is a very refreshing drink and one I think we’ll enjoy all summer. I used the agave syrup since I had some on hand. We didn’t think it made it...
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Aubergine Salad with Yoghurt Dressing reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

Nice in taste, but not suitable as a full meal as it is meant to be. The problem is that both the haloumi and the aubergine are too fat and heavy, making...
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Pita reviewed by skdouglass

From: Flatbreads & Flavors (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

The 14-year old made this recipe for a class project: her first batch of bread ever. The first ones out of the over required testing and sampling - for...
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