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Panettone reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

Follow Peter's advice. This one really requires a stand mixer. Not having one with me, I borrowed my husband and we took turns mixing with a spoon for...
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Bagels reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

These bagels have that real bagel flavor. They are similar to the BBA bagels but I like the flavor of those a little more. These are much easier to make....
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

I've never made a wheat pizza crust so I thought I'd give it a try. The gluten does not develop as well as the neopolitan dough as I feared so I made...
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Pork loin chops with mushroom chutney reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 15th March 2010)

I only made the mushroom chutney; the chops look like a pretty basic preparation so there seems like no reason to doubt it. I really enjoyed the chutney,...
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Herbed Ricotta Gnocchi reviewed by aj12754

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 15th March 2010)

The flavor of these gnocchi is excellent. They are not too difficult to make, particularly if you just stick with the "pillow" shape and skip the attempt...
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Flaky, Buttery Crackers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

My daughter helped me make these and they turned out wonderful. She rolled them out rather thinly and we put a Silpat on the baking sheet to bake them...
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100% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

This was an easy one to make. I baked mine in bread pans. I did do the steam pan and also put my pans on a baking stone. I like the stretch and fold method...
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Succulent Braised Venison reviewed by andrew

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 14th March 2010)

Truly succulent, dark, and flavourful stew. It's not unlike a version of Boeuf Bourguignon with venison. We used venison shoulder steak from a wild deer,...
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Duck with Orange Gastrique reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook (reviewed 14th March 2010)

The instructions (and accompanying pictures) for cooking the duck are excellent and result in a really well-cooked duck breast. I had some problems with...
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Dolcelatte Gnocchi reviewed by bunyip

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 14th March 2010)

I used a local equivalent cheese, and regular not double cream. The result was quite rich enough, though the sauce separated a bit as it cooled down.
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A Quiche Formula reviewed by thebohemiancook

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest (reviewed 13th March 2010)

This is the only way to make quiche; luckily it is also the best. Always in season, no matter the season. I use asparagus in spring, tomatoes in summer,...
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Greek Melt reviewed by thebohemiancook

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Crusty bread, garlic, melted cheese = perfection! This is not only a great recipe as it stands, but the best way in the world to use up odds and ends...
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Simple Tomato Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Lidia's Family Table: More Than 200 Fabulous Recipes to Enjoy Every Day-With Wonderful Ideas for Variations and Improvisations (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Simple is right. Very easy to pull together once you put the tomatoes through the food mill (and this is not a step I would skip because it makes such...
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Salade de Lentilles Vertes reviewed by aj12754

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Just finished making this -- easy to pull together but I am underwhelmed by the flavor. Still -- it's a few hours until dinner and I am going to let the...
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Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by chefaileen

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 13th March 2010)

This was very easy frosting to whip up. No mixer required. I was worried the lemon juice would make it taste lemony (I don't want my cream cheese frosting...
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Zucchini Slaw Two Ways reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Excellent with the sweet and tart dressing.
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Parmesan Chips reviewed by sturlington

From: The Good Egg: More than 200 Fresh Approaches from Breakfast to Dessert (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Addictive!
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Grilled Bacon, Egg and Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Make it every father's day and for vacation breakfasts. A favorite.
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Spiced lentils reviewed by broadbean

From: Relax, it's Only Food (reviewed 13th March 2010)

I love this recipe. However, I skip the last stage (adding the creme fraiche) and I prefer to make it early (even a day early) and leave it for the flavours...
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Spiced potato cakes reviewed by broadbean

From: Relax, it's Only Food (reviewed 13th March 2010)

I found this quite a lot of hassle to make, but if you like to make potato cakes you're used to that, and the flavours are very interesting.
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Salt & pepper prawns with roast chilli dressing reviewed by broadbean

From: Relax, it's Only Food (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Delicious - especially the garlic, which comes out the most lovely, sticky, crunchy, caramelised thing.
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Roast Tomato Salad reviewed by broadbean

From: Relax, it's Only Food (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Very nice. Next time try adding coriander. Also, I used a hotter oven, for less time.
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Pizza Dough reviewed by sturlington

From: The Minimalist Cooks Dinner (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Make this pizza dough and you will never go back to store-bought.
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Pied de Cochon's Onion Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Probably the best French onion soup I have ever made.
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Anything Goes Granola reviewed by sturlington

From: Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes (reviewed 12th March 2010)

My notes: It is easier to incorporate the honey after spreading the granola mixture on the baking sheet. Also, I would bake a shorter time for the next...
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Fricasseed Rabbit with Herbs, Tomato and White Wine reviewed by sturlington

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 12th March 2010)

I actually made this with chicken instead of rabbit, but it worked very well. I wouldn't call this a true fricassee, though, because the sauce wasn't thickened....
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Neo-Neopolitan Pizza Dough reviewed by bes30

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This is an excellent pizza dough recipe. Probably my favorite. It is very similar to some mentioned in Peter's Pizza book, but enhanced. I sectioned...
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Brownies reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 12th March 2010)

These brownies are rich, dense and chocolatey. They are the perfect foil for vanilla ice cream. The recipe wasn't very difficult either. I recommend you...
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Blondies reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Combines the best of chocolate chip cookies and the best of brownies into one irresistible dessert.
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Tomato-Cheddar-Packed Turkey Burgers reviewed by sturlington

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This is the only recipe I have ever found for turkey burgers that produced a flavorful, moist burger rather than a dried-out hockey puck. This recipe rescued...
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Sweet Yams in Ginger-Stick Curry reviewed by sturlington

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th March 2010)

An incredible recipe. I could not stop eating it.
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Spicy Shrimp reviewed by sturlington

From: The Minimalist Cooks Dinner (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Whenever I am at the beach, I always make shrimp this way. It is probably my favorite way to eat really fresh grilled shrimp.
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Potato, Leek and Blue Cheese Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This is a slightly elevated and delicious version of the potato and leek soup.
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Wild Mushroom Soup with Sherry and Thyme reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This soup takes some work and time, but it is one of the best soups I have ever made. I recommend it for a special meal, such as Thanksgiving.
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Spring Greens Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Italian Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 12th March 2010)

I actually made this as a stew with much less stock than was called for, and it was excellent. I'm sure it would also be good as a full-fledged soup.
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Ginger-Scallion Root Tea reviewed by sturlington

From: A Spoonful of Ginger : Irresistible Health-Giving Recipes from Asian Kitchens (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Great for colds!
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Pan-crisped Deviled Eggs on French Lettuces reviewed by sturlington

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th March 2010)

I've had mixed results with this cookbook, but this one recipe is probably worth buying the whole book. It is truly one of the best salads I have ever...
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Lemon Mousse reviewed by sturlington

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Super-easy to make. I served this at a dinner party to rave reviews.
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Lemon Icebox Pie with Gingersnap Crust reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th March 2010)

I made this for a Thanksgiving dessert. It was definitely very easy.
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Creamy Chipotle Chile Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This tastes exactly like the sauce that comes with the fish tacos at Rockfish.
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Coconut Macaroons reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 12th March 2010)

I am not a huge coconut fan. But these are delicious and moist and oh-so-pretty to look at. They smell amazing and that amazing aroma lingers in your...
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Carrot Gnocchi reviewed by aj12754

From: Marcella Says...: Italian Cooking Wisdom from the Legendary Teacher's Master Classes, with 120 of Her Irresistible New Recipes (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Team AJ/Soupereasy project This recipe was so much simpler than I was expecting -- basically you start by making a carrot puree; this portion of the...
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Fish Fillets Marinated and Baked with Lemon and Thyme reviewed by aj12754

From: Marcella Says...: Italian Cooking Wisdom from the Legendary Teacher's Master Classes, with 120 of Her Irresistible New Recipes (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This is perfect for a weeknight meal -- basically you make a simple lemon vinaigrette with 2T of thyme in it and then marinate the fish (I used tilapia...
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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Strips with Chunky Blue Cheese Dip reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th March 2010)

A very easy recipe that is a real crowd pleaser. I love the blue cheese dip that is served with it. I make this one for football games.
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Double Celery Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2010)

Absolutely a revelation. This recipe will make you love celery and celery root.
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New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 11th March 2010)

This is the best cheesecake I have ever had, including in restaurants. It's not too heavy, very creamy, just the epitome of what cheesecake should be....
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Corn Blackberry Muffins reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 11th March 2010)

A very tasty muffin, which received rave reviews from everyone I served it to. Useful for when blackberry season is upon us.
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Natural Starter Bread reviewed by andrew

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 11th March 2010)

This is one of the best written sourdough (or wild yeast) recipes and how-to's that I've come across online. If you've ever considered trying this, you...
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Spicy Capellini reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2010)

I've made this many times in the last twelve years, often for a casual company dinner. The spiciness comes from pepperoncini and it is just the right...
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Fennel seed cookies reviewed by wester

From: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 10th March 2010)

Very lovely, a good fennel flavor but not too overpowering. I did leave out the fennel seeds for decorating though. It does make a LOT of cookies. Halving...
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Pappardelle with sweet leeks and mascarpone / Pappardelle met zoete prei en mascarpone reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 10th March 2010)

Okay. Nice, but I know better ways to prepare leeks.
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kofta lamb patties reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: The 20-minute Cookbook: 200 Fuss Free Recipes - Quick and Easy Cooking for Every Kind of Occasion, with Over 800 Photographs and Step by Step Instructions to Guarantee Success (reviewed 10th March 2010)

these were so simple and tastey that ill deffo make these again. I served these with chips, salads and pitta bread. It was like having a homemade takeaway.
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Soft Rye Sandwich Bread reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 10th March 2010)

I needed my rye fix so I made this bread. I expected it to be light and it was, so I added a little extra caraway. I made a light and a dark version just...
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Neo-Neopolitan Pizza Dough reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 10th March 2010)

I tossed the dough recipe I've been using for years! This is my go to pizza dough recipe now. It's super easy to make and have on hand. I make pizza...
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Lean Bread reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 10th March 2010)

I used this dough to make some rolls and mini baguettes over Thanksgiving. The dough behaved just as Peter described in the book. It was my first time...
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Salmon Lasagna / Lachslasagne reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Sheesh. Hard to call this a lasagna. Lets start with the positive aspects: it was very very quick and easy to prepare. The only thing that really had to...
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Hot Cross Buns reviewed by andrew

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Peter gets quite a bit of mileage out of the panettone dough here. Most hot cross buns I've had before are essentially spiced bread with fruit - my wife...
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Growing mustard sprouts reviewed by wester

From: Mustard Cookbook (reviewed 9th March 2010)

I am sure these are nice, but method II did not work for me, the sprouts fused with the paper towels and started to get moldy before I thought they were...
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Fruit crumble / Fruit crumble reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

So simple and so lovely. A real store-cupboard recipe: with this recipe you can always make dessert. I always halve the amount of crumbs given. When...
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Couscous salad / Couscoussalade reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

This is my favorite way of making couscous. It tastes so much fresher than steamed couscous, and there is no danger of overcooking it. It's very versatile...
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Cranberry bean, pancetta and rosemary risotto / Risotto met borlottibonen, pancetta en rozemarijn reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

This was nice, but I had expected more with all Jamie's enthousiasm about the recipe. Maybe I used the wrong kind of beans, the Dutch translation says...
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Black-eyed peas with spinach and balsamic vinegar / Zwarte-ogenboontjes + spinazie & balsamicoazijn reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Nice and different. I thought it was best cold.
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Green lentils braised with rosemary and garlic / Bruine linzen met rozemarijn en knoflook reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Nice & classic.
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Roasted red onion with thyme and butter / Geroosterde rode uien met tijm en boter reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Very simple, very tasty. I also like to put some parboiled potatoes (boiled 10-15 mins) in with this. I thought the roasting time given was a bit short.
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Spicy roasted squash / Kruidige geroosterde pompoen reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

If you've never roasted squash, this is a very good recipe to try. It's simple and it's very tasty.
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My perfect roast chicken / Mijn perfect gebraden kip reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

I don't roast whole chickens that often, but if I do I will probably use this recipe. It's a classic, and rightly so. I do prefer not to use parsley,...
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Farfalle with a quick tomato sauce / Farfalle met een snelle tomatensaus reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

I already made my tomato sauce like this before I got the book - it's quite basic. But if you don't know yet how to make a good quick sauce from fresh...
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Spicy squash, basil & ricotta tortellini + crispy herbs / Tortellini van gekruide pompoen, basilicum reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

This is a lot of work, but worth it. Lovely combination of flavours. Vegetarian, too.
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Everyday quick basic pasta recipe / Snel pastarecept voor elke dag reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

This is very nice, but I have not gotten to the stage where I could do it quickly yet. So, not an everyday thing.
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Chickpea and leek soup / Kikkererwtensoep met prei reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

I love both leeks and chickpeas, but the combination was just like "erwtensoep", old-fashioned pea soup. Not my thing.
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Creamy eggplant, cannellini bean & ricotta soup / Romige auberginesoep met cannelinibonen & ricotta reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Nice soup. I preferred cooking for 10 minutes instead of twenty, and not adding the herbs until the end.
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Coffee Crumb Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 8th March 2010)

I made three of these today with the dough I put in the fridge yesterday. My great niece helped me top them. We made one plain, one with strawberries and...
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 8th March 2010)

I made this into pizza dough for dinner at my Mom and Dad's. It was enjoyed by all. We baked four of the balls, one veggie, one meat with mushrooms on...
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Green penne with potatoes and broccoli reviewed by wester

From: What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2010)

Very simple, very tasty, very good. The simple rustic taste of the most basic Italian pastas, and you still get your veggies as well. And literally made...
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Award-Winning Notting Hill Brownies reviewed by sandrita

From: The Best of BetterBaking.com: More Than 200 Classic Recipes From the Beloved Baker's Website (reviewed 7th March 2010)

Dark, rich, and chocolatey -- moist but not too fudge-like. Best brownie recipe I've ever made. They consistently get rave reviews and are the most requested...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by wester

From: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (reviewed 7th March 2010)

Very nice cookies, good peanut flavor. Mine needed a bit longer than the recipe stated. A bit more salt deepens the flavor.
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Hominy Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 7th March 2010)

I made this for supper tonight and we all enjoyed it very much. We love hominy and I was delighted to find a new recipe using it. Cheese, bacon, green...
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Cinnamon Corn Flake Cookies reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Cookies (reviewed 6th March 2010)

This makes a crunchy and chewy fairly sweet molasses spice cookie. They're easy and inexpensive to make. They're a homey kind of cookie and a nice change...
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Céleri-rave et carrotes remoulade / Celeriac and carrot in mustardy dressing reviewed by wester

From: The Vegetarian Bistro: 250 Authentic French Regional Recipes (reviewed 6th March 2010)

A pretty simple salad but it does pack a punch.
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Classic Moussaka reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 6th March 2010)

In a way you could call this the Greek version of Lasagna - a casserole with minced meat, tomatoes and white sauce, only that it contained aubergines and...
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Green Seasoning reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Great seasoning, easy to make. We used half for the Trini Prawn Curry, and froze the other half in ice cubes for the next dish.
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Trini Prawn Curry reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very hot. Taste the sauce before adding that one last chili pepper, it might not be necessary. Goes well with, err, lots of plain rice and a cold beer....
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Caramelised Chicory and Onion Tarte Tatin reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very delicious! It was an unusual dish, beautifully presented and very nice in taste, although for my taste it might have been a little sweeter to counteract...
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Lemon Mousse reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Quickly prepared and very delicious, but I don’t think all went entirely well with the preparation. You’re supposed to mix the cream, sugar and lemon...
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Leek, Cheese and Bacon Tart reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Basically this is a variation on my usual recipe of very basic Leek Tart, except that it features soft cheese with garlic and herbs and foregoes the egg-milk-cream...
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Crushed Pea Fish Cakes with Chilli-Lime Mayo reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Nice. I would change a few things, but none of them is dramatic. I would probably add an egg (or perhaps two) to make the fish cakes stick better, and...
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Grilled Aubergine with Lemon, Basil and Cracked Coriander reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Similar to the Spiced Chicken with Brown Butter in that we used a grill pan instead of an oven grill (although I don’t expect that to make any real difference),...
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Spiced Chicken with Brown Butter reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Slightly disappointed. BF grilled this chicken to perfection in our grill pan (in contrast to the required oven grill method), but the spices just didn’t...
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Black Pepper Beef (黑椒牛柳條, hēi jiāo niú liǔ tiáo) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very delicious, although you should keep an eye on the chilli peppers. We added little more than a tablespoon of red chillies, and no green chillies at...
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Good Luck Fish Cake (如意魚崧, rú yì yú sōng) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Really delicious! We unfortunately forgot to add the sauce to the fish-cuttlefish mixture, which made baking a ‘pancake’ somewhat more difficult, but...
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Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (蠔油芥蘭, háoyóu gàilán) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very delicious, very healthy, and ready in 5 minutes! Just remember to dip the vegetables in hot water, don’t let them cook, really… Edited 22 September...
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Refreshing Lychee and Lime Sorbet reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Soooo delicious! In fact, this sorbet would have easily gained a 5 star rating if the consistency had been more like that of a true sorbet than that of...
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Spinach Feta Pasties / Spinat-Feta-Taschen reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Baking Cookbook (Essential Cookbooks Series) (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very delicious. Don’t think you can defrost the filo pastry by using the microwave, even if advertised on the packaging – just don’t do it. We did,...
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Grilled Salmon with Watercress Cream Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

A nice variation on the salmon-with-watercress-theme (see my Watercress Crème Fraîche Tart for more of the kind), and a welcome change to our usual uninspired...
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Jen's Choc Chip Biscuits reviewed by bunyip

From: Cravat-a-licious: the Selected Works of the Master Chef Critic (reviewed 6th March 2010)

White chocolate, dark chocolate and condensed milk. Makes about 50. Don't mention these to your dentist!
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Red Flannel Hash reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 6th March 2010)

A delicious and simple combination of beets, potatoes and onions pan fried and then roasted. Perfect as an accompaniment for a hot breakfast. Yum!
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Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter reviewed by cgruner

From: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 5th March 2010)

If you look around the web some people seem to think this is the greatest sauce recipe ever. I really disagree. I found the flavors unbalanced. It tasted...
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Broccoli smothered in garlic oil (hare gobhi ki sabzi) reviewed by wester

From: Great Food Without Fuss: Simple Recipes from the Best Cooks (reviewed 5th March 2010)

With this title, I had expected more garlic and more oil, but this is pretty subtle. The turmeric turns out to be as important to the taste of this recipe...
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Basic Pizza Dough reviewed by trbriones

From: The Gastrokid Cookbook: Feeding a Foodie Family in a Fast-Food World (reviewed 5th March 2010)

I'd argue that pizza should be its own type of cuisine, if not its own food group. This makes a ball of dough that can be spread free-form or thrown...
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Chocolate Babka reviewed by trbriones

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th March 2010)

This may be the best thing I've ever made, despite the fact that I modified the recipe to remove the dairy by using Earth Balance and soy milk rather than...
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