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Nana's Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 20th March 2023)

This is a very good banana bread and easy to throw together. That said, I am not sure that I prefer it to the banana bread I usually make (Flour Bakery...
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Lemon Pudding Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 15th March 2023)

This recipe marries two of my favorite desserts pudding and cake, in my favorite flavor - lemon! I loved this and in fact served it as my birthday cake....
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Cheddar Beer Bread Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 26th February 2023)

This has been on my to-do list for a long time. SO glad I finally got around to it! These are delicious! I made half a recipe for 12 good sized rolls...
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Back of the Bag Oatmeal Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 22nd February 2023)

This was an excellent loaf! Super simple and versatile - used for sandwiches, French toast, cinnamon toast etc. I only had AP flour and buttermilk so...
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Fennel Gratin reviewed by kateq

From: Jul's Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Tuscany (reviewed 18th February 2023)

So simple and so good!
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Citrus Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Elizabeth Minchilli in Rome (reviewed 17th February 2023)

I liked this the first night. I liked it much better the next day. It was still very moist but the slightly bitter edge when the cake was just baked...
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Hamburger and hotdog buns reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 15th February 2023)

I usually make hamburger buns using this recipe. The buttermilk powder can be omitted, and they will still turn out well. I like the addition of whole...
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Country harvest bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 15th February 2023)

Excellent bread, once extra flour was added. Will reduce liquid when I make it again. Used pumpkin seeds and poppy for the seeds, and omitted skim milk...
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Country harvest bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: 300 Best Bread Machine Recipes (reviewed 15th February 2023)

Excellent bread, once extra flour was added. Will reduce liquid when I make it again. Used pumpkin seeds and poppy for the seeds, and omitted skim milk...
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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 15th February 2023)

I read the reviews warning of blandness so I was generous with the spices but cut down on the cream and used ghee (but a little less). We thoroughly enjoyed...
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Sesame Gouda Stuffed Naan with Honey reviewed by jenncc

From: Half Baked Harvest (reviewed 15th February 2023)

Mine were a little puffier/bread-ier than the ones pictures but no complaints! These came together easily, dough was soft and pliable without being sticky...
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Ginger Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More (reviewed 13th February 2023)

Love these! Great flavor and texture - a little spicy, chewy and crisp in all the right places, nice cracks and crannies, and no need to chill before baking....
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Lemon Curd reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 11th February 2023)

It's easy and yummy. This curd is slightly less tart than my usual (more sugar sugar, less citrus juice here). I made this as lime curd for a coconut...
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Evolution carrot salad reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 7th February 2023)

We love carrot salads and this is a good one. I added some shaved Brussels sprouts from the garden and added the nuts and clementine. I’m sure the feta...
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Crustless Pumpkin Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 3rd February 2023)

I liked this with the following adjustments - added more cinnamon, cloves ginger and nutmeg, decreased sugar to about 3/4 cup using half granulated and...
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Zucchini muffins reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Lighthearted cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2023)

Very good muffins. I used cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg as the spices, and omitted the raisins.
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Apple raisin muffins reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Lighthearted cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2023)

Another really nice muffin from this book. My applesauce was sweetened so I reduced the sugar to 2 tbsp and that worked well. I used bran from the Arva...
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Microwave oatmeal squares reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Lighthearted cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2023)

These are super easy squares. I use half a recipe to make just a few squares at a time. They are sweet and most kids love them.
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Golden Buttermilk Loaf Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 2nd February 2023)

This is simple and a simply delicious white bread. Great for sandwiches! Mine took longer to rise (needed about 15 -20 more minutes) and longer to bake...
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Dog Birthday Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Recipe Critic (reviewed 30th January 2023)

Hashtag (the dog) says 5 stars! It contains all his favorite ingredients - peanut butter, carrots, applesauce and pumpkin! The frosting is easy and even...
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Baked Custard-Style Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary Recipes (reviewed 25th January 2023)

This is delicious but I think I preferred the overall texture at about the 50 minutes mark. After another 20 minutes the rice was a little too "broken"...
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Chicken Piccata reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 23rd January 2023)

This is delicious and pretty simple. I threw some thinly sliced lemon in with the sauce along with the spent lemon halves. The slices were a really nice...
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Abraco Olive Oil Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 20th January 2023)

Such a wonderful cake for minimal effort! I did use lemon zest rather than orange, and incorporated it into the sugar with my fingers. The texture was...
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Vegetable Jalfrezi reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 13th January 2023)

I agree this is a lovely dish, and it’s very adaptable. I used the jalfrezi curry paste from the author's website and changed the vegetables according...
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Vegetable Jalfrezi reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 13th January 2023)

I agree this is a lovely dish, and it’s very adaptable. I used the jalfrezi curry paste from the author's website and changed the vegetables according...
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Classic Scones reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 8th January 2023)

This is one of those "choose your own adventure" recipes - giving you some wiggle room/options. The recipe calls for 2 - 8 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon...
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Brandied Pumpkin Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 2nd January 2023)

Delicious! Love the spice level and though you can't quite put your finger on it, you can taste the brandy. The texture is good. The crust is simple...
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Cafe Style Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Tex Mex Traditions, Innovations, and Comfort Foods From Both Sides of the Border (reviewed 1st January 2023)

This is a thinner, buttery, diner style pancake with slightly crispy edges. I loved these but they are RICH with 6 tablespoons of butter in the batter!...
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Fresh Ginger Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 31st December 2022)

This cake brought instant warmth and comfort on a cold rainy day! Peeling all that ginger is a pain, but you will be rewarded with a wonderfully moist,...
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Mexican Wedding Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 30th December 2022)

Great texture and flavor - could only be improved with a bit of cinnamon or other spice. I used 1 scant cup pecans instead of almonds. Baked 20 minutes.
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Maple Cornbread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 26th December 2022)

I thought I had maple... I didn't, but I did have honey so I used that. Came out great. Will make it with maple next time. Moist with a really nice crust.
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Maple Cornbread reviewed by jenncc

From: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 25th December 2022)

I thought I had maple... I didn't, but I did have honey so I used that. Came out great. Will make it with maple next time. Moist with a really nice...
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Lemon-Caper Dressing reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 25th December 2022)

Simple and delicious. I have replaced capers with pepperoncini peppers with great success. Used an immersion blender.
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Almond cookie dough reviewed by Kestrel

From: Fine Cooking Cookies: 200 Favorite Recipes for Cookies, Brownies, Bars & More (reviewed 23rd December 2022)

This dough came together very quickly in the food processor. I used ground almonds, and made a half recipe for the sablés on the following page. Really...
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Almond sablés reviewed by Kestrel

From: Fine Cooking Cookies: 200 Favorite Recipes for Cookies, Brownies, Bars & More (reviewed 23rd December 2022)

I added some chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips to the basic dough; otherwise I followed the recipe. Took a little longer in my oven. Really good...
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Vegetable Stuffed Grape Leaves reviewed by jenncc

From: Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh and Healthy Mediterranean Favorites (reviewed 20th December 2022)

I used this mostly as a guide, but I am sure it would be delicious as written as well. I chose to leave out a couple ingredients that aren't typical in...
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Spinach Triangles (Fatayer) reviewed by jenncc

From: Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh and Healthy Mediterranean Favorites (reviewed 20th December 2022)

I made this using fresh spinach (generous 8 cups) and left the dough to rest overnight. The overnight rest gave it some flavor as well as making it easier...
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Whole Wheat Pita reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 15th December 2022)

Great whole wheat version of Molly's pita recipe. Really good flavor and wonderful fluffy texture. I was getting a lot of cracks on the underside of...
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Festive Fruitcake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 5th December 2022)

Made this yesterday to compare it to my family’s traditional recipe. I soaked my fruit for about a week and cut back a bit on the raisins and currants...
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Potato Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 3rd December 2022)

These are great - soft and buttery with the perfect crumb. I used instant mashed potatoes without problem. Mine required about 8 minutes in the kitchenaid...
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Gingered rhubarb jam with honey reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Recipes to Use Year-Round (reviewed 1st December 2022)

I really love this jam since it combines ginger and rhubarb, two of my favourite flavours. I do cut the sugar and honey a bit, and I store it in the fridge....
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Fresh fig and strawberry jam reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Recipes to Use Year-Round (reviewed 1st December 2022)

This makes a really good jam! I love both figs and strawberries and the jam is a great combination. I've also made it with raspberries in place of strawberries.
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Pear raspberry jam reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Recipes to Use Year-Round (reviewed 1st December 2022)

Very good jam. I chopped the pears into small dice for this and used raspberries from the garden. I also reduced the sugar slightly. Made 7-8 small jars.
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Brown Sugar Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories from An Unlikely Life on a Farm (reviewed 1st December 2022)

This made a tasty, vanilla forward, caramel-y cookie. I have only tried them after the minimal fridge rest (1 hour) but have a feeling they will be even...
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Lemon-Almond Butter Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 27th November 2022)

This is a great little cake. I used an 8 inch springform pan, and a different lemon curd (Bon Appetit) that was leftover from another cake, but otherwise...
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Moist GingerbreadCake with Lemon Glaze reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 26th November 2022)

This is a 5 star cake, however if you follow the instructed bake time you will have a dry cake. Mine was already slightly over cooked at 42 minutes! ...
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Brown Sugar Popovers reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 26th November 2022)

Full disclosure... I made the popover recipe minus the brown sugar topping. I needed a basic popover recipe and wanted to try this. It (the batter) is...
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Stollen bites reviewed by Kestrel

From: Advent (reviewed 26th November 2022)

These were easy to make and very good. I made the quark the day before in my instant pot (buttermilk on yogurt setting for 8 hrs, drained overnight). I...
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Super Soft Sourdough Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: The Perfect Loaf (reviewed 25th November 2022)

I think I may have actually preferred these the next day after baking. The outer part of the roll was just the slightest bit tough on baking day but softened...
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Double Apple Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 25th November 2022)

I made this with a combination of apples - granny smith, honeycrisp and pink lady. It was warmly spiced with a nice balance of tart and sweet. The crust...
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Raw apple muffins reviewed by Kestrel

From: Breakfast Book (reviewed 21st November 2022)

These muffins are amazing. I use crab apple/apple fruits that I get from my friend’s tree in these. Don’t be put off by the “raw” in the title,...
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Sicilian Chicken Salad reviewed by Kestrel

From: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking (reviewed 21st November 2022)

Really enjoyed this salad. I have fennel, parsley, celery etc from the garden, and also added a bit of dill. Used almonds as the nuts. As the previous...
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Galaktoboureko reviewed by jenncc

From: Christinecushing (reviewed 14th November 2022)

**This recipe is on her Youtube channel (link above). This was really good. I halved the recipe and embellished the syrup a bit with cloves and inverted...
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Rosemary mustard focaccia reviewed by Kestrel

From: Pizza, Focaccia, Flat and Filled Breads For Your Bread Machine: Perfect Every Time (reviewed 13th November 2022)

Very good. I ran out of mustard and used 1 cup of spelt flour so had to add a bit more water to compensate. I reduced the salt to 1.5 tsp and used fresh...
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Winter vegetable stew reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Vegetarian Epicure: Menus--with 325 all-new recipes--for family and friends (reviewed 12th November 2022)

I really love this vegetable stew. It's another great way to use garden veggies late in the season. I use a light chicken stock and I often substitute...
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Stewed garbanzo beans and potatoes in Indian spices reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Vegetarian Epicure: Menus--with 325 all-new recipes--for family and friends (reviewed 10th November 2022)

Very easy to make although a little time consuming, with a nice combination of spices. I usually serve the stew over couscous and top with sautéed onions...
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Roasted autumn vegetables reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Vegetarian Epicure: Menus--with 325 all-new recipes--for family and friends (reviewed 10th November 2022)

A good guideline for roasted vegetables; I usually add red onions from the garden as well as thyme and parsley. Roast at 400 F for 30 min. More if necessary...
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Focaccia with greens reviewed by Kestrel

From: Pizza, Focaccia, Flat and Filled Breads For Your Bread Machine: Perfect Every Time (reviewed 9th November 2022)

I made a hybrid of this recipe with the stuffed rosemary focaccia and it made an absolutely delicious stuffed bread. I halved everything to make one 7”...
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Tzatziki reviewed by kateq

From: Love & Lemons (reviewed 9th November 2022)

Excellent proportions. I skip the herbs if the food it's going with is herby. Draing the cukes is critical. If using regular yogurt, let it sit in...
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a fish cake to console and another to excite reviewed by Kestrel

From: Appetite (reviewed 4th November 2022)

Very easy and delicious fish cakes. Started with the canned salmon variation with dill and parsley from the garden. Made quite a few of the variations...
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A clear savoury broth reviewed by Kestrel

From: Appetite (reviewed 4th November 2022)

I use these directions often, I use a 3-4 lb chicken and some additional wings as stated. I put chicken in breast side up and remove after approx 1 hr....
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a fast, warming bowl of soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: Appetite (reviewed 4th November 2022)

This is an outline for a warming soup that can be adapted as to what you have on hand. I’ve done many versions as written and have also added aromatics...
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Buckwheat crepes with onions, apples, and cheese reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Vegetarian Epicure: Menus--with 325 all-new recipes--for family and friends (reviewed 31st October 2022)

We really enjoyed this dish as part of a vegetarian brunch. I make buckwheat crepes using my standard recipe, but followed the recipe for the filling....
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Tomatillo and squash soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Vegetarian Epicure: Menus--with 325 all-new recipes--for family and friends (reviewed 31st October 2022)

One of my favourite soups. It’s essential to use flavourful squash, and I use light chicken stock so mine isn’t vegetarian. Other than that I often...
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Beetroot salad reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's 30-Minute Meals (reviewed 26th October 2022)

Good and very easy to make. I’ve made it as written or with cilantro instead of parsley, both good. Beets and feta work well together. Very healthy and...
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Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th October 2022)

This soup is delicious! Much better than I anticipated. I blended it without adding the butter and lemon--tasted it and decided the addition was unnecessary....
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Cranberry, Oat and White Chocolate Biscuits reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 25th October 2022)

I liked these a lot. I didn’t have any white chocolate so we had them unadorned, my second batch had the chocolate and that made them really stand out....
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Persian Love Cakes reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 25th October 2022)

These were nice cakes with a very nutty flavour. I used the almond extract option and would slightly reduce the amount next time. In the recipe, a silicon...
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Strawberry Spoon Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 24th October 2022)

This was a hit! Super simple to throw together and even with so-so strawberries came out delicious. I baked mine about 28-30 minutes and texture is slightly...
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Pasta e Fagioli reviewed by kaye16

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 17th October 2022)

An easy and delicious soup. I used lardons for the meat. We were thinking that chicken sausages would be good, saucisse de volaille or merguez de volaille,...
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Crispy Garlic Crumb Steak reviewed by hipcook

From: All Recipes (reviewed 5th October 2022)

Terrific technique which I'm looking forward to trying with chicken and pork. I even overcooked the steaks to try and get enough color on the crumb coating,...
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Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by hipcook

From: The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great American Cooks (reviewed 5th October 2022)

"Effortless" is right; simple to prepare and delicious. It feels like there's more butter in this recipe than I'm used to - and as the nursery rhyme says,...
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Old Fashion Creamy Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 25th September 2022)

When I am making leftover rice rice pudding this is the recipe I use. It is super creamy and though I prefer to cut the sugar by about a tablespoon, most...
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Easy Coconut Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Ahead of Thyme (reviewed 24th September 2022)

Just the right amount of sweetness and not overly coconut-y. I halved this recipe.
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Pickled garlic reviewed by Kestrel

From: The River Cottage Preserves Handbook (reviewed 21st September 2022)

I grew a lot of garlic this year, so I decided to try this pickle with a few heads. I made a half recipe; note that the liquid portion wasn’t enough...
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Strawberry Pavlova reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 16th September 2022)

This is a show stopper! I added a little lemon curd layer and was very happy with the tart/sweet flavors and the crisp/creamy textures of this dessert....
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Zucchini Panzanella reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 12th September 2022)

I'm not much of a zucchini fan but I though this was pretty tasty. Simple to prepare and hearty enough to be a dinner salad. The maple isn't as weird...
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Peach Cobbler reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 9th September 2022)

This was excellent with the adjustments suggested in the reviews (so 4 stars instead of 5). I followed others lead on decreasing the sugar and the butter...
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Penne con Zucchine—Penne with Courgettes, Mozzarella and Eggs reviewed by kaye16

From: The Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces (reviewed 4th September 2022)

Made a half recipe for two. Tasty and fast. - Used some whole wheat penne-like pasta. - It might be nice to cut the zuke differently. Maybe in thicker...
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French Riviera Lemon Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Baking with Dorie: Sweet, Salty & Simple (reviewed 27th August 2022)

This is an excellent recipe, worthy of 5 stars, however the crust recipe is skimpy! I wasn't able to push the crust fully up the sides of the pan as there...
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Whole Wheat Hokkaido Milk Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: The Crumb Stories (reviewed 23rd August 2022)

This is a wonderful loaf of bread! I love milk bread but wanted something a little more wholesome. This came together easily, had perfect crumb and terrific...
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Barley salad with beets plums and pistachios reviewed by Kestrel

From: Grains for every season (reviewed 20th August 2022)

I didn’t follow the recipe, just used it as a guideline. Used golden plums, yellow tomatoes, and basil with the barley, since that’s what I had from...
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Anchovy Chicken with Lemon and Capers reviewed by kaye16

From: Dinner: Changing the Game (reviewed 19th August 2022)

Very good. I had 500g of sb chicken thighs, almost a whole recipe and the two of us easily finished it all. Garlic is almost a vegetable here. Quick and...
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The Best Blueberry Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 19th August 2022)

Followed instructions to a tee except for using a couple tablespoons extra wild blueberries (thawed from frozen). Cooked 1 hour 15 minutes (as directed)...
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Grilled Pepper Salad with Feta and Cilantro reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot and Spicy (reviewed 18th August 2022)

We really liked this. It was easy to make and can be put together in steps as other things are happening. I had a yellow bell pepper needing to be used...
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Tuna with Wine, Vinegar, Tomato, Chile, and Capers reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot and Spicy (reviewed 18th August 2022)

Made a halfish recipe with tuna. Ed thought the sauce was too strong for the tuna; but it was good over the orzo I served as a side. The times given for...
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Rustic Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 17th August 2022)

A pretty good and easy (and not too messy to make) tomato sauce with a good texture. It needed a bit more salt at table, and some ground red pepper flakes...
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Cumin-Scented Chickpeas with Roasted Eggplant and Rustic Tomato Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 17th August 2022)

We enjoyed this (a whole recipe) as a vegetarian main. Tarted it up at table with some ground red pepper flakes. We thought it would be good as a side...
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th August 2022)

This was delicious and so easy! Followed recipe exactly - did not skimp on the sugar since my berries weren't super sweet and it was perfect. Crumble...
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Pasta Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 14th August 2022)

This was fast and tasty. I may make this again adding chickpeas and some other veg. or tomatoes. I used a good white wine vinegar but still found it...
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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies 2.0 reviewed by jenncc

From: The Vanilla Bean Blog (reviewed 9th August 2022)

Love the caramel flavor (brown sugar and all that vanilla!), crisp edges and chewy, gooey centers! I used a mix of bittersweet and semi sweet chocolate...
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Summer fruit galette reviewed by Kestrel

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 7th August 2022)

Made this as instructed with apricots and peaches. Made 2 smaller galettes and froze them to bake off later as outlined in the recipe. On baking day, I...
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Hearty grain and legume salad formula reviewed by Kestrel

From: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart (reviewed 7th August 2022)

I use this a lot in summer to make quick grain salads. For example, we just made a barley and lentil salad with basil, black olives, plums, and yellow...
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Key Lime Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 6th August 2022)

I halved this recipe and made it into bars. Nice balance of tart and sweet. Didn't get a lot of "pinholes" bubbling but it was done in 6 minutes (tho...
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Tomato Salad with Chickpeas and Feta reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 4th August 2022)

This is a perfect summer meal/salad. I made a half recipe using tomatoes and basil from my garden - I used brandywine, cherry and early girl. I did not...
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Cooking Classy with a Sprinkle of Fancy (reviewed 30th July 2022)

These were delish but I wanted (I always want) a slightly gooey-er/chewier cookie. I did add a bit more lemon juice and zest and really enjoyed the flavor....
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Extra Creamy Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Seasons and Suppers (reviewed 18th July 2022)

Creamy and delicious! I only made half a recipe but otherwise followed instructions. My pudding was thick and rice was tender after about 28 minutes.
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Onion and Chorizo Clafoutis reviewed by kaye16

From: My Master Recipes: 165 Recipes to Inspire Confidence in the Kitchen *With Dozens of Variations* (reviewed 15th July 2022)

This was an interesting idea, but didn't quite work. Made a half recipe. Unlike every other clafoutis I've made, there was no flour or such in the batter...
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Light and Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking (reviewed 12th July 2022)

Very delicious biscuits! I thought these were a bit more soft, "Southern style,/like Grandma used to make" biscuits than my usual recipe which is more...
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Rhubarb cinnamon polenta cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Tender: Volume II, A cook's guide to the fruit garden (reviewed 12th July 2022)

Really delicious cake! I used lemon zest instead of the orange and it worked well. I made 2 smaller cakes; one was 6" and the other 7" in diameter. These...
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