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100% Whole Wheat Hearth Bread reviewed by andrew

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

Truly remarkable! Peter has taken the already successful recipe for Whole Wheat Hearth Bread from his Whole Grain Breads book and has improved it. Whole...
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Watercress Crème Fraîche Tart reviewed by friederike

From: Taste: A New Way to Cook (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

Strip the watercress of its leaves and discard the stalks? Ms Kapoor, you’re not serious, what will left of the watercress? Hardly anything. I chose...
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Walnut Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: Habeas Brulee (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

I wasn't too enthusiastic about this dish. The ground walnuts made the sauce somewhat granular, and also the sauce tasted slightly of something that I...
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Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter reviewed by friederike

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

Basically, this is a very nice sauce. I do find pure tomato sauce a little boring, so I added some fried chopped onions and mincemeat during the last ten...
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Apple dried cherry turnovers reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

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....
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No Roll Dough reviewed by bunyip

From: Charmaine Solomon's Complete Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

This amazing dough is perfect for tarts and quiches, anything that doesn't have a lid. It makes a delicious crisp, short pastry. Self-raising flour mixed...
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Apple Pie reviewed by bunyip

From: Charmaine Solomon's Complete Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

This is the best apple pie in the known universe. The pastry is lightened by 1/2 tsp baking powder added to 2 cups of plain flour. For the filling, apple...
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Korean-Style Pork Medallions with Asian Slaw reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

This was a delicious departure from my usual week-night menu of pasta or fish. It is a great way to use pork tenderloin, very flavorful with quite a...
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Apple Almond Cream Tart reviewed by chefaileen

From: French Taste: Elegant Everyday Eating (reviewed 21st January 2010)

This was awesome. Impressed the guests at a dinner party and was very easy to make. I used a 10 inch or greater (still haven't measured it) springform...
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Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce reviewed by chefaileen

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 21st January 2010)

This was so easy it was hard to believe. I used 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes instead of 1 tsp, as I was serving it to young children. Took about...
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Our Best Pot Roast with Roots reviewed by chefaileen

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 21st January 2010)

Very good. We had guests over and it fed 8 of us (kids didn't eat too much), with some left overs. Served with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable....
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Mom's Beef Stew reviewed by chefaileen

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 21st January 2010)

Another great slow cooker recipe. One of the best stew's I have eaten, but a bit involved to make as lots of vegetables to prepare and you have to brown...
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Easiest Black Bean and Brown Rice Chili reviewed by chefaileen

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 21st January 2010)

Great vegetarian chili with the rice built in. Extremely fast to make in your slow cooker - took about 10-15 min tops! It says cook 6-8 hrs but it was...
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Stir-Fried Cauliflower and Spinach with Red Curry Sauce reviewed by SuzeQP

From: Vegetables Every Day: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Today's Produce With over 350 Recipes (reviewed 21st January 2010)

This dish was excellent indeed. A winner. The recipe suggests if you don't have red curry paste you can substitute curry powder and cayenne which I did....
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Vanilla-roasted Pears reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st January 2010)

Oh yumm. Simple and delicious. Good on their own or with ice cream. And the smell in the kitchen while the pears are roasting is simply wonderful.
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Stir-Fried Broccoli and Mushroom with Oyster Sauce reviewed by SuzeQP

From: Vegetables Every Day: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Today's Produce With over 350 Recipes (reviewed 21st January 2010)

Quite good. I was planning to make this for a family dinner that got postponed so I make it as a side for dinner the other night and leftovers for lunch...
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Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st January 2010)

Easiest tomato sauce in the world -- can of San Marzanos, 5 T. butter and an onion --- simmer 45 minutes and the result is a lovely, fresh-tasting, velvety-textured...
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Balsamic-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta reviewed by aj12754

From: Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table (reviewed 21st January 2010)

It is hard to beat my favorite recipe for sprouts (halve them, toss with EVOO, salt and pepper, and roast about 20-25 minutes in a 400 degree oven) BUT...
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 21st January 2010)

If you think shrimp cocktail is good, then you will really love what roasting does to the flavor of the shrimp. Quick and easy to prepare for your next...
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Chicken Wings reviewed by realjudywong

From: Momofuku (reviewed 20th January 2010)

I've made this recipe three times now and love the wings. It takes a long time, but the wings are really delicious. Some comments. The recipe says the...
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Pasta Sauce Raphael reviewed by loretta

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2010)

If you like artichokes, than you will love this sauce. It has a spicy kick with the unique flavor of the artichoke. It is simple and easy to prepare.
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Phyllo Triangles reviewed by loretta

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2010)

This is a very easy appetizer to make, and delicious. They are so good that a Greek friend of mine remarked that they were better than his mother's. What...
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Pancetta Chicken reviewed by bunyip

From: Simple Food (reviewed 19th January 2010)

Boned chicken thighs filled with garlic, parsley and lemon rind, rolled and wrapped in pancetta and baked. I have my own adaptation using preserved lemon,...
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Tuna and White Bean Toast reviewed by bunyip

From: Simple Food (reviewed 19th January 2010)

Tinned white beans, tuna in oil, anchovy fillets, lemon juice and black pepper, all whizzed in a blender, though I use the stick blender. Served on toast...
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Slow Roast Pork Belly with Cider & Lentils reviewed by friederike

From: Eat Like A Girl (reviewed 19th January 2010)

This is such a great recipe! It's very delicious, but even better, it's an impressive sight, easy to prepare and a relatively cheap cut of meat as well....
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Pomegranate Ginger Saffron Braised Lamb Neck reviewed by friederike

From: Habeas Brulee (reviewed 19th January 2010)

Extremely delicious, definitively a keeper! We had it with Escalivada, which was nice, but a more typical Middle Eastern side dish would have been a good...
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Pork Roasted with Black Pepper and Cinnamon reviewed by bunyip

From: Moorish: Flavours from Mecca to Marrakech (reviewed 19th January 2010)

Wonderful recipe for slow-cooked pork neck, also called scotch fillet, which is the extension of the loin.
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Chicken Salsa Verde reviewed by Andrea

From: Southern Living Annual Recipes 2009 (reviewed 19th January 2010)

This is a pretty basic chicken and rice dinner with a mexican flair. Whole family enjoyed it.
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Yoghurt Cream reviewed by bunyip

From: Complete Perfect Recipes (reviewed 19th January 2010)

This is a ridiculously easy way of dressing up fresh fruit, especially berries, as what Herbert terms a "cheat's fruit brulee". It's just lightly whipped...
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Hot and Sassy Corn Bread reviewed by loretta

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 19th January 2010)

This is an unusual corn bread in that it contains both cream-style and fresh corn, it also has a little bit of whole-wheat flour and a jalapeno. The corn...
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Pappa al Pomodoro reviewed by broadbean

From: Orangette (reviewed 19th January 2010)

Thick, gloppy tomato soup - perfect for when the weather is turning cold.
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Rigatoni with Five Lilies and Ricotta Salata reviewed by broadbean

From: Orangette (reviewed 19th January 2010)

This is one of my favourite recipes - a pasta sauce made with five different kinds of alliums (onions, garlic, leeks, spring onions, and chives). It might...
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Elephant Ears reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 18th January 2010)

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...
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French String Beans reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 18th January 2010)

I searched many cookbooks for string bean recipes, so when I found this recipe, I had to try it. Very simple to prepare with good a balance of flavors....
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Vegetable Tian reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 18th January 2010)

I am always looking for vegetarian side dishes to add to my buffet because some of my friends like to keep it light or just don't eat meat. This recipe...
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indian spiced aubergine reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 18th January 2010)

this was a great easy recipe that i cooked for a friend with extreme dietry needs who loved it. If you ever have an aubergine sitting about i would highly...
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Harvey Wallbanger Cake reviewed by annkor26

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 18th January 2010)

My grandfather had the original recipe from a little booklet attached to a bottle of Galliano liqueur and this is the same recipe. This was his go-to cake...
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Fudgy, Chewy, Cakey Brownies reviewed by loretta

From: The Perfect Recipe (reviewed 17th January 2010)

These are the BEST brownies that you ever had. They are everything the title says and more. Everyone raves about them. They are simple to make but you...
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Tequila Lime Chicken reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 17th January 2010)

This recipe is easy enough for a weekday meal and special enough for company. It has fresh, clean flavors that keep the calorie count down. I make this...
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Wheatberry Salad reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 17th January 2010)

This salad is quick and easy. I had a little trouble finding the wheatberries but it is worth seeking them out. They make a tasty salad. If you are looking...
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Brown Rice, Tomatoes and Basil reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 17th January 2010)

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....
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Chocolate Velvet Fudge Cake reviewed by loretta

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 17th January 2010)

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...
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Risotto with Zucchini & Ricotta reviewed by torimpls

From: Easy Vegetarian: Simple Recipes for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner (reviewed 17th January 2010)

I'm a huge risotto fan and this was a snap to make and delish. I left out the mint just because I didn't have any, but I think it would be a welcome flavor. I...
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Hot Mushroom Turnover reviewed by loretta

From: Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook (reviewed 17th January 2010)

I have been making these appetizers for years, they are great. They take a little bit of work but you can make them ahead and freeze them. First you have...
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Homemade Applesauce reviewed by loretta

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 16th January 2010)

Very easy and very tasty. One drawback, it takes 1 1/2 hours to cook in the oven, but it makes alot and lasts for weeks.
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Szechuan noodles reviewed by loretta

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 16th January 2010)

I made this recipe with asian salmon, a very nice dinner combination. It seems like alot of ingredients but it goes together quickly in the food processor....
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Beef, Onion, Rosemary and Pine Nut Parcels reviewed by wester

From: Eat the right stuff (reviewed 16th January 2010)

These flavors work very well together, and the packets are practical if you have to take your food somewhere. Good cold as well as hot. I prefer using...
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Melissa Clark's Roasted Broccoli with Shrimp reviewed by wester

From: The Wednesday Chef (reviewed 16th January 2010)

This has to be my very favorite recipe of last year. It is very quick, very easy, and tastes totally amazing: light, subtly spicy and fragrant. It has...
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Endive and Celery Salad with Toasted Fennel Seed Vinaigrette reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th January 2010)

Crunchy, slightly bitter and aromatic. This definitely takes green salad a step further. Very flexible as well. The minimum you need is both bitter greens...
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Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th January 2010)

Fragrant but filling, and vegetarian too. Now I see this recipe again it makes me feel like making it immediately.
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Cranberry pecan frangipane tart reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th January 2010)

Lovely combination of tangy cranberries and nutty pecans. Just make this!
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Pasta with cauliflower, walnuts and feta reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th January 2010)

An Alice Waters recipe. This is a very unusual combination of ingredients, but it works perfectly. The cauliflower is sauteed over a high heat which makes...
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Perfect Poached Fruit reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 16th January 2010)

I love to make poached pears in the fall for dessert, so this recipe with the dried fruit caught my eye. It was very good but because Bosc pears can be...
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Apple Upside-down cake reviewed by loretta

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 16th January 2010)

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...
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Whipped Cream Cake reviewed by loretta

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 15th January 2010)

This ia an easy moist and tender cake, but it contains no butter. You use heavy cream to replace the butter ,unusual but delicious. It was fun to make.
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Perfect Peach Pie reviewed by loretta

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 15th January 2010)

Great recipe to make when the peaches are sweet and juicy in the farmers market. A little more work to collect and reduce the juices but worth it. Delicious
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Eli's asian salmon reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 15th January 2010)

This is a very easy recipe for salmon,the hardest part is gathering the ingredients if you don't have them on hand. A good balance of fresh and clean flavors...
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Shrimp and Ham Jambalaya reviewed by loretta

From: Louisiana Real and Rustic (reviewed 15th January 2010)

This is a very easy recipe with all the flavors of Louisiana. You can adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste. I make the jambalaya with andouille,...
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Red Lentils Tarka reviewed by torimpls

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 15th January 2010)

This is a WONDERFUL dal recipe. Making the tarka is the most flavorful way to work with masoor dal and this dish totally brings me back to when I was...
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Elaichi gosht- Lamb with Cardamom reviewed by torimpls

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 15th January 2010)

I actually used beef for this, as organic lamb is outrageous right now, but it was still delish. It's actually a very uncomplicated Indian dish that doesn't...
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Punjabi Red Beans reviewed by torimpls

From: 5 Spices, 50 Dishes: Simple Indian Recipes Using Five Common Spices (reviewed 15th January 2010)

I say sides because you definitely want to get some good basmati or even chapatti to go with this. Rajmah is my favorite Indian food and this recipe really...
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black-eyed peas in a spicy goan curry reviewed by torimpls

From: 5 Spices, 50 Dishes: Simple Indian Recipes Using Five Common Spices (reviewed 15th January 2010)

I say breakfast because the author says, and because I say so. Not that I have any authority to say so, but because that is when I ate it. This is a...
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Aunt Di's Bittersweet Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by torimpls

From: All Cakes Considered (reviewed 15th January 2010)

MY GOD. Making this cake was an absolute nightmare. This was, however, not the recipe's fault, but a faulty springform. I will leave the rest to your...
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Parmesan & Butter Risotto reviewed by torimpls

From: Easy Italian: Simple Recipes for Every Occasion (reviewed 15th January 2010)

I say main courses because blimey... this stuff is rich. This is pretty much the way I want my arteries to clog... but it's so worth it. Absolutely wonderful,...
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Bistro Beef Stew reviewed by torimpls

From: Art of the Slow Cooker: 80 Exciting New Recipes (reviewed 15th January 2010)

Super tasty!!!! I really liked it a lot, even though I sort of threw it together and it was my first time properly braising anything before it went in...
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Cheese Spinach Sausage Pie reviewed by loretta

From: Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook (reviewed 15th January 2010)

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...
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Chilled Cucumber Soup reviewed by loretta

From: Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook (reviewed 15th January 2010)

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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Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Marbles reviewed by andrew

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 14th January 2010)

Chocolate, hazelnuts, a little sugar, honey and salt - very simple and very tasty holiday treat.
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Blueberry muffins reviewed by loretta

From: How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins, (reviewed 14th January 2010)

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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Southwest Tomato & Roasted Pepper Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th January 2010)

A very tasty twist on tomato soup -- nicely garnished with a lime sour cream and cilantro. Cooking time is a little over an hour which allows the flavors...
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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th January 2010)

A really nice splurge dish on a day when you throw caution to the winds and want cheesy creamy deliciousness. The cheese sauce is terrific (sharp cheddar...
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Balsamic Sauteed Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th January 2010)

A nice side dish, particularly for beef main dishes. Takes about 10 minutes to make (once the prep of cleaning and quartering mushrooms and mincing 1-2...
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Braised Fingerlings with Thyme and Butter reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th January 2010)

Very easy and tasty potato side dish; gets 4 rather than 5 stars mainly because I am not a huge fan of fingerlings. The recipe works well for these however. I...
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Corn Fingers reviewed by loretta

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 14th January 2010)

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...
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Coleslaw reviewed by aj12754

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 14th January 2010)

This recipe is a perfect example of why Joy rules. It simply has virtually every dish in the repertoire of American cuisine that you might want to make....
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Pumpkin Pecan Muffins reviewed by marita

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 13th January 2010)

I didn't have any cardamom, so I skipped it and used walnuts instead of pecans because that's what I had on hand. I found that while the muffins were good...
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Blueberry Lattice Pie reviewed by loretta

From: How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins, (reviewed 13th January 2010)

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...
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Date Nut Spice Bread reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2010)

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...
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Cauliflower Cheese and Mustard Soup reviewed by wester

From: Real Food (reviewed 12th January 2010)

This is a lovely soup with a good balance of creamy, acidic and pungent. That is, if you make sure you don't put too much water in. Nigel strangely enough...
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Homemade Marshmallows reviewed by loretta

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

If you never had a homemade marshmallow, then you must make this recipe. They aren't anything like the store bought kind. The marshmallows are soft and...
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Lawsuit Buttermilk Muffins reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of BetterBaking.com: More Than 200 Classic Recipes From the Beloved Baker's Website (reviewed 12th January 2010)

These are excellent muffins (and you'll have to read the recipe to get the story behind their name). I did not change a thing and they turned out very...
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Roasted Chicken Legs with Lemon and Green Olives reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2010)

Page number is actually 102a as this recipe is included on the "Quick & Delicious" insert at back of the magazine. Kind of a mixed review for this...
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Roasted Garlic Mash reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 11th January 2010)

Basically very delicious, but not tasty enough, I thought. Perhaps that’s the way it should be, with no more but a faint taste of garlic – after all,...
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Zinfandel Pot Roast with Glazed Carrots and Fresh Sage reviewed by friederike

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 11th January 2010)

It’s a huge piece of meat, so when she says, ‘rub with coarse salt’, use your own good judgement how much salt you use. I used far too much, and...
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Pumpkin and Bell Pepper Curry / Kürbis-Paprika-Curry reviewed by friederike

From: Kürbis (reviewed 11th January 2010)

Okay, though definitely too sweet; why add honey when pumpkin, bell pepper and coconut milk are already way too sweet on their own? Try omitting the honey,...
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Fusili with Olives, Anchovies and Capers reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 11th January 2010)

Just not my taste. Quite salty.
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Celery Root and Potatoes in Olive Oil (zeytinyagli kereviz) reviewed by wester

From: Classical Turkish Cooking: Traditional Turkish Food for the American Kitchen (reviewed 11th January 2010)

Cold vegetable soup. Quite tasty vegetable soup actually, but completely unspecial.
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Corn & Clam Chowder with Bacon reviewed by annkor26

From: Everything Tastes Better with Bacon: 70 Fabulous Recipes for Every Meal of the Day (reviewed 11th January 2010)

I had to adapt this recipe since my other half does not like shellfish of any sort (his loss!). So I basically made a Potato, Corn & Bacon Chowder....
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Orsi Piccoli reviewed by loretta

From: Ciao Italia (reviewed 11th January 2010)

These sweet little bread bears are delicious. They take a little bit of time because they need to rise,but they are worth it.
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Broccoli Roll reviewed by loretta

From: Ciao Italia (reviewed 11th January 2010)

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...
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Summer fruit Crostata reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 11th January 2010)

Easier than a pie. It can be made with any combination of fruit. If you keep the dough in the freezer you can make a crostata any time you find nice fruit...
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Roasted shrimp with Orzo reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 11th January 2010)

This recipe is good as a main course or as side for a party. If you leave out the shrimp it is a good salad for grilled meats in the summer. Very easy...
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Mediterranean Hummus reviewed by starfishian

From: Cuisine at Home: Soups, Stews & Chilies (reviewed 10th January 2010)

I LOVE this hummus recipe. It's light and fresh, and the flavours come through beautifully because they aren't overwhlemed by garlic. However, I've noticed...
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Palmiers with Honey Mustard and Prosciutto reviewed by loretta

From: The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2010)

This is a fantastic appetizer. At all of my parties this is a MUST have appetizer. I haven't had on guest that didn't love them. They are quick and easy...
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Roasted eggplant spread reviewed by loretta

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2010)

Simple and easy.Good healthy appetizer. Many friends have requested the recipe.
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Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 10th January 2010)

Very easy and delicious. Don't be afraid of the quantity of garlic, ii becomes very sweet after cooking it.
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Cranberry Sauce with Raspberry Vinegar reviewed by aj12754

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 10th January 2010)

This was my first non-canned cranberry sauce. It is a really lovely accompaniment to the herb-rubbed turkey in this same issue of BA. My family liked...
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Roast Turkey with Herb Rub and Shitake Mushroom Gravy reviewed by aj12754

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 10th January 2010)

The November 1994 Thanksgiving issue of Bon Appetit will always have a place on my cookbook shelves for two reasons. First, the issue is crammed with great...
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lemon poppy seed cake reviewed by loretta

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 10th January 2010)

This is a favorite of the author of this cookbook. I have made this cake for over twenty years and has become my signature cake. It is a very lemony, moist...
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Lentil Sausage Soup reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 9th January 2010)

made this recipe twice,really great. the first time I made it theway it was written. the second time I had leftover ham.cooked the lentils with the ham...
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