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Coq au Vino Bianco reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2009)A mix of French and Italian influences in this version of coq au vin. Using an Italian white wine and just a couple of spices (a mere half tsp. each of... | |
Tiramisu reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 31st December 2009)I have had more soggy, semi-tasteless, too sweet tiramisu than I care to remember -- but this is not one of them. It has a wonderful texture, subtle not-too-sweet... | |
Peppermint Meringue Cake reviewed by aj12754From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 31st December 2009)Making this is quite a production, involving the making of a peppermint meringue, a chocolate cake and a chocolate buttercream. Once the constituent parts... | |
Chicken with Garlic, Lemon and Rosemary reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2009)A classic roast chicken, results in moist, tender chicken full of lemony, garlicky goodness. Great with the Garlic Mashed Potatoes on p. 273. | |
All-American Baked Beans reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2009)Very tasty side although I cut the sugar in half as I find the recipe as written too sweet for me. Great side for a summer BBQ or a cold weather comfort... | |
Carrot Puree reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2009)Combining the flavors of carrot, orange juice, butter, and cardamon makes for a "gourmet" taste -- but a little of that goes a long way. But since so many... | |
Your Basic Chocolate Cupcake reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 31st December 2009)These are an excellent, perfectly textured chocolate cupcake. They are not too dense. I was easily able to eat two of them without feeling like I over... | |
Golden Vanilla Cupcakes reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 31st December 2009)The recipe gave two choices, either to make them canola oil or with margarine. I made them with canola oil and was pleased with the result even though... | |
Mexican Rice reviewed by annkingmanFrom: The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2009)Tasted wonderful, and better than any boxed Mexican rice mix I've ever tried. With the rice cooker it's a simple preparation -- saute some onion, chopped... | |
French Pilaf reviewed by annkingmanFrom: The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2009)My husband said this might have been the best rice he's ever eaten -- and it took 5 minutes of prep and the rice cooker did all the rest. The only thing... | |
Mme. Lascourreges's Chicken with shallots reviewed by annkingmanFrom: French Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2009)This is one of our all-time favorite chicken recipes. It's relatively quick and simple. Cut a whole chicken into 8 pieces, dress with olive oil, red wine... | |
Lentil Soup with Tomato reviewed by friederikeFrom: Autumn Cooking: Using the Season's Finest Ingredients (Seasonal Cooking) (reviewed 29th December 2009)I made this more than a year ago, and to be honest, I don’t remember much, which, in a way, is a good sign: it must mean that it was nice, not excessively... | |
Minestrone reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 29th December 2009)Very delicious! | |
Honey and Five-Spice Beef with Broccolino reviewed by friederikeFrom: Stir-fry: Chop, Wok, Toss ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 29th December 2009)I used half the amount of five-spice powder and meat, pork instead of beef, and broccoli instead of broccolino. The dish smelled strongly of anise so be... | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by robingFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 29th December 2009)I had the pleasure of sampling many (okay far too many) of these over the Christmas holidays, and I have to say that these were the best chocolate chip... | |
potato tuna olive reviewed by westerFrom: Bread tomato garlic (reviewed 29th December 2009)Good combination, well executed.
The amount given is as a side salad, as a main dish you could double it.
I might add red onion or hardboiled eggs, although... | |
Apple, Peach or Plum Cake Cockaigne reviewed by rozeloriFrom: Joy of Cooking (reviewed 29th December 2009) | |
Rice Pilaf with Currants and Pine Nuts reviewed by andrewFrom: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 28th December 2009)This is a pretty good pilaf - the currants, pine nuts, cumin and cinnamon give it a middle-eastern flavour. It didn't cause fireworks of flavour though... | |
Roasted Goose reviewed by andrewFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry (reviewed 28th December 2009)This is a comprehensive and very useful guide to roasting a goose. We used it to roast our very first goose and it came out perfectly. I read various directions... | |
Armenian Nutmeg Cake reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Sweet Old-fashioned Favourites ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Apple Crumble reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Sweet Old-fashioned Favourites ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Apple Cake reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Sweet Old-fashioned Favourites ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Apple Brown Betty reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Sweet Old-fashioned Favourites ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Anzac Biscuits reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Sweet Old-fashioned Favourites ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Italian Chicken with Anchovies and Olives reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 28th December 2009)Yum! | |
Yucatan Red Snapper Fillets reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 28th December 2009)Very good. I use whatever fish is available. Chipotle flakes instead of crushed chili are good. | |
Zucchini Potato Soup reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Strawberry Shortcake reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Vegetable Spaghetti reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 28th December 2009)A good, simple tomato sauce for spaghetti. | |
Artichoke Spaghetti reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 28th December 2009)Another household favorite. Don't feel like cooking anything? This is it. I frequently make it vegetarian without the added ham. And sometimes I stir in... | |
Pear and Ginger Custard Dessert reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Sour Cream Parmesan Noodles reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 28th December 2009)Main and/or side. Reheats well. | |
Delicious Grapefruit Pie reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Crêpes reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 28th December 2009)Excellent recipe and instructions for making crêpes and all the things you can do with them. | |
Cauliflower Bacon Soup reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Moist Carrot Ginger Cake reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Wholemeal Banana Coconut Cake reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Fruit & Vegetable Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2009) | |
Yoghurt Salad Dressing reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 28th December 2009)One of our favorite salad dressing. Simple to make, | |
Breakfast Sausage with Fresh Ginger and Sage reviewed by AnkoCuppFrom: Charcuterie (reviewed 27th December 2009)This seemed like the easiest recipe in the book, so it's the one I started with. It's pretty much just running pork shoulder, ginger, garlic, and sage... | |
Tuscan Bean Soup reviewed by MsLioness874From: Around the World in350 Recipes (reviewed 26th December 2009)modifications needed: none, great as printed
difficulty level: beg/intermediate
time: no more than an hour
This simple recipe is absolutely tasty and... | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by andrewFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 26th December 2009)This recipe makes a very buttery, thin chocolate chip cookie which is very good, but not quite the best cookie of its type (as one online reviewer called... | |
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes reviewed by hipcookFrom: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 26th December 2009)Steaming the potatoes instead of boiling them really does seem easier. I have to admit that I wimped out at the idea of getting out the food mill, and... | |
Chocolate Mint Cupcakes reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 26th December 2009)These cupcakes were delicious, moist, light and had the perfect balance of chocolate and minty flavour. They were also very easy to prepare and mix by... | |
Spiced pecans reviewed by westerFrom: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 26th December 2009)Spicy and sweet, easy to make.
I will experiment a bit more with the spice mix, perhaps more black pepper and less cayenne. | |
Pralined amonds reviewed by westerFrom: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 26th December 2009)This was meant as a mix-in for ice dream, but you can easily serve it with coffee or drinks. Just lovely.
It is not difficult at all, as long as you have... | |
Soothing cauliflower soup with coriander (Gobi ka shorva) reviewed by westerFrom: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 26th December 2009)Subtle and aromatic.
I increased the spices a bit, except for the cayenne, which I left out. I also decreased the amount of stock and cream. I used an... | |
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake reviewed by hipcookFrom: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 25th December 2009)There is one compliment which I prize higher than any other for my cooking: "as good as my grandma's."
This recipe got me that compliment. And from a... | |
Crunchy French Toast reviewed by mkindnessFrom: Bubby's Brunch Cookbook: Recipes and Menus from New York's Favorite Comfort Food Restaurant (reviewed 25th December 2009)I made this for Christmas Morning breakfast and YUM!
I made two changes to the recipe. I only had light brown sugar (not dark as is called for), and instead... | |
Pot Roast with Root Vegetables reviewed by mkindnessFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 24th December 2009)Simply the best pot roast recipe. This has been our Christmas Eve dinner every year for the past few years, and it's a tradition we have no intention of... | |
Marshmallows reviewed by mkindnessFrom: Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects (reviewed 24th December 2009)So easy and so good! | |
Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by hipcookFrom: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 24th December 2009)This recipe makes high, light pancakes still rich with the flavors of egg and dairy. Plus, I've noticed that most recipes call for less buttermilk than... | |
Buttermilk Bread reviewed by cgrunerFrom: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (reviewed 24th December 2009)This one is just OK. It only needs to be baked 30 minutes, not 45 - that was way too long. The final product is not nearly as good as the master boule... | |
Pancakes reviewed by cgrunerFrom: Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (reviewed 24th December 2009)Best basic pancake recipe. Use it all the time. Doesn't require buttermilk or anything else you're not going ot have on hand. | |
Potato Tortilla reviewed by cgrunerFrom: The New Spanish Table (reviewed 24th December 2009)I did not follow the recipe exactly; my potatoes were leftovers that were already cooked, for one thing. This is an easy recipe that is a great starting... | |
Rotisserie-Style Chicken reviewed by LindalibFrom: Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Very easy..wasn't sure how it would turn out as it's a slow-cooker recipe that needs no added liquid, but in the end it was juicy and delicious. | |
Ginger Baked Pears reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Simple and very tasty. | |
Bitter Chocolate Mousse reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Excellent, but serving portions are too big. A half recipe easily filled 8 small mousse dishes. | |
Duck with Peppercorns reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Very simple, very good. | |
Guinea Fowl with Cabbage reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)We had this for xmas one year. A bit country style, and delicious. | |
Turkey Scallops with Capers reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Fairly standard at our house. | |
Garlicky Scallops and Prawns reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Simple and yummy. | |
Sautéed Scallops reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Good, simple sauce to go-with. | |
Cod with Lentils and Leeks reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)I liked this; the DH thought the lentils were a bit overpowering. Seems a bit hearty, country-ish. Nice for an informal dinner. | |
Salmon with Green Peppercorns reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)I've used this same sauce with turkey scallops and with real scallops. | |
Grilled Goat's Cheese Salad reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Of course, you really don't need a recipe to make this, but this shows the technique and has a good vinaigrette to go with it. | |
Broccoli Timbales reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Could be a side dish, but nice as a starter. I've made this with carrots and with broccoli. I've made all 4 for the two of us, intending to have the extras... | |
Glazed Carrots and Turnips reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)This is an excellent technique (called steam/sauté in other books) to use with root veggies of all kinds. | |
Smoked Salmon Salad with Dill reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)Very good. Smoked salmon topped with fennel and cuke and a lovely vinaigrette. 100g salmon was plenty for 3 (recipe calls for 225g for 4). We're not big... | |
Lamb's Lettuce and Beetroot Salad reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 23rd December 2009)A household favorite, outstanding and easy.
The dressing is good but the recipe makes way too much. I often make a half recipe, then have several more... | |
Mistral's Chicken with Garlic (Poulet Mistral le Prieure) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)I need to make this again before I upgrade this to excellent. I remember this to be very very good. 40 gloves of garlic - I make this when I buy the jars... | |
Chicken with Hot Peppers, Ham, Tomatoes, and Onions (Poulet basquaise) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)When the mood hits for Poulet basquaise, this certainly fills the need. | |
Fresh Green Chutney reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Yes! This is the wonderful green sauce sometimes served in Indian restaurants. Delicious.
Be sure to divide the yogurt as the instructions indicate. If... | |
Indian Mashed Potatoes reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Funny idea, good stuff! Sometimes serve this with non-Indian dinners. | |
Green peas in a creamy sauce reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)I've written "Half recipe serves 2-3", but on our last repeat, I wrote "1/3 recipe was too much for 2".
Can prep everything and finish at the last minute. | |
Whole green lentils with cilantro and mint reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)This is side or a main, depending on your meal. Made without the tomato (allergy at our house). | |
Pork or lamb vindaloo reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Very high payoff for minimal work. This isn't especially quick (well, maybe if you use the pressure cooker), but it's unattended for a long period. It's... | |
Onion fritters (Onion bhajia) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)I'm trying to reproduce the onion bhaji from my favorite recipe, and this is the closest I've come. The amount for the water ingredient is missing; I use... | |
Shrimp with garlic and chilies reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Good, fast, simple. Half recipe served 2 for dinner. | |
Easy Chicken Kebabs (Murgh tikka) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Good stuff. | |
Delicious Chicken Bits reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Every repeat of this says "Simple. Good." Serves 3-4 as main. (It's listed as an appetizer or snack.) | |
Gingery Cauliflower Soup (Gobi ka soup) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Every repeat is marked with an exclamation point. At our house, serves 2-3, rather than 4-6 as advertized.
See also, a similar recipe in Jaffrey's Spice... | |
Cheddar Crisps reviewed by teekayhFrom: Tillamook Cheese Cookbook (reviewed 22nd December 2009)They call it a snack as well as an appetizer. I think it's a cracker. The rosemary and plain versions are very good, but the ones with freshly ground... | |
smoky black beans reviewed by jacqieFrom: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Not a bad recipe, and easy, but I've had better. | |
Master Recipe - Boule reviewed by cgrunerFrom: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)This recipe is exceedingly simple. Just mix it and leave it awhile. Mine didn't rise that much but produced excellent bread anyway. Highly recommended... | |
Everyday Pickled Carrots reviewed by anonymousFrom: Quick & Easy Vietnamese: 75 Everyday Recipes (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Serve this with everything Vietnamese. Make ahead and just keep some in the fridge - this can be very versatile depending on your eating habits. The Vietnamese... | |
Vietnamese Meat Loaf (Cha dum) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Quick & Easy Vietnamese: 75 Everyday Recipes (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Very versatile. Use it in the Vietnamese sandwiches, in soup, or as a regular meal. I think I've used a small slow cooker to make this with good results.... | |
Shaking Beef with Purple Onions and Watercress (Ho luc lac) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Quick & Easy Vietnamese: 75 Everyday Recipes (reviewed 22nd December 2009)I make this whenever I can get beautiful, fresh watercress - locally that means a trip to the Asian store or the local Stop and Shop. Everybody else only... | |
Submarine Sandwiches, Saigon Style (Banh mi) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Quick & Easy Vietnamese: 75 Everyday Recipes (reviewed 22nd December 2009)How can a sandwich taste so good? I first had one of these made to order in a local Vietnamese grocery store years ago and I thought I had died and gone... | |
Baby Back Ribs Adobo reviewed by anonymousFrom: Memories of Philippine Kitchens (reviewed 22nd December 2009)I make this with chicken wings. Best adobo recipe I've tasted, or is it personal taste? Having just made it again with generic supermarked cider market... | |
Three Layer Omelet (Tortilla de tres pisos) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Tapas : The Little Dishes of Spain (reviewed 22nd December 2009)A three layer omelet is pretty impressive. It does take some work. | |
Tuna Balls in Wine Sauce reviewed by anonymousFrom: Tapas : The Little Dishes of Spain (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Canned tuna! Can it be easier to shop for tuna? Even I who won't eat tuna will eat these. | |
Red Lentil Soup (Masoor Dal Shorba) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Ismail Merchant's Indian Cuisine (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Everybody who's ever tasted this at my house has asked for this recipe. I can't believe that lentils can taste this good (I'm not a vegetarian). And it's... | |
Lemon Lentils (Nimbu Masoor Dal) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Ismail Merchant's Indian Cuisine (reviewed 22nd December 2009)One of Merchant's favorite recipes. Makes a LOT of dal. This recipe is great for feeding a lot of people. And it's delicious, also. | |
Curried Rice Noodles, aka Singapore Noodles reviewed by anonymousFrom: From the Earth: Chinese Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 22nd December 2009)I was desperate for a vegetarian dish, and this curry noodle totally fit the bill. | |
Lettuce Package reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Chinese cookbook (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Another of those great make ahead dishes. Many, many moons ago, I had an ex boyfriend who I hadn't seen in a good long while. He told me that this was... | |
Poached Chicken with Ginger and Scallion Sauce reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Chinese cookbook (reviewed 22nd December 2009)I cook the chicken in the morning before I go to work and let it rest. When I come home, I finish it. Served at room temperature. When you're trying to... | |
Cold Spiced Eggplant reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Chinese cookbook (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Great condiment! | |
Rosie's Pesto reviewed by tweeter01From: In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah's Favorite Recipes (reviewed 22nd December 2009)Best pesto recipe I have ever had. Not oily, just the great taste of fresh basil! | |
Vegetable Paella (Paella huertana de Murcia) reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 22nd December 2009)This is a wonderful alternative paella for when you have vegetarians. |