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Potato Omelet (Tortilla espanola) reviewed by anonymous

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 22nd December 2009)

The ubiquitous Spanish Tortilla de patata. I learned all the little tricks to make this from a very good Spanish cook in Valencia, Spain. She did, however,...
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Greens with Raisins and Pine Nuts (Acelgas con pasas y pinones) reviewed by anonymous

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 22nd December 2009)

I use frozen vegetables, and it's absolutely fine. Love the contrast with the raisins and pine nuts. I have successfully served this with Marcella Hazan's...
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Marinated Mussels (Mejillones a la vinagreta) reviewed by anonymous

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 22nd December 2009)

I remember really liking this dish, but it was a fair amount of work. Probably because I didn't stage it properly ahead of time. Also, a colorful and delicious...
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Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) reviewed by anonymous

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 22nd December 2009)

I haven't made this in a very long while, although clearly I should because I really remember this dish. There's a good chance I might upgrade this to...
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Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Two Peppers reviewed by anonymous

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Cookbook/ Easy East/West Menus for Family and Friends (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I love this dish! Very easy, feeds a large crowd, but needs to be marinated over night. I made this for my mother's 80th birthday, barbecuing in the middle...
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Gujerati Carrot Salad reviewed by anonymous

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I make this salad for almost every Indian meal that I make. It's delicious and the bright color makes a splashy presentation with your other dishes.
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Lamb and Rice Casserole (Mughlai lamb biryani) reviewed by anonymous

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Fabulous and perfect! Serve it for a grand occasion.
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Whole Chicken, Baked in Aluminum Foil (Murgh musallam) reviewed by anonymous

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Her scaled down traditional recipe works beautifully. I made her suggested complete meal - and the dishes all complemented each other. The whole meal in...
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Beef Baked with Yogurt and Black Pepper (Dum gosht) reviewed by anonymous

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

With just a little simple planning, a great dish using the equivalent of slow oven baking. Once you put it in the oven, you can forget about it for an...
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Ground Meat with Peas (Kheema matar) reviewed by anonymous

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I have a friend who went to an Indian restaurant near work and always ordered Kheema matar every time he went, which at the time was often. I made him...
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Chicken Fricassee with Green Peppers and Tomatoes reviewed by anonymous

From: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Do you like chicken cacciatore? This one is really good. None of that restaurant tasting red sauce you often get in Italian restaurants.
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Pork Loin Braised in Milk reviewed by anonymous

From: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Unbelievable how tasty pork cooked in milk can be. I've also successfully adapted this recipe for the slow cooker when I've been pressed for time.
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Pesto reviewed by anonymous

From: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 21st December 2009)

It's all in the details. Marcello Hazan gives all her tips on making blender/mortar pesto, including making to freeze. This is the definitive classic pesto...
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Garlic Potatoes Smothered with Greens reviewed by anonymous

From: Moghul Microwave: Cooking Indian Food the Modern Way (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I thought this was delicious and easy. I have used frozen kale very successfully (I don't tend to like being bothered with cooking down fresh greens).
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Garlic-Braised Eggplant, Chick-Peas, and Tomato Casserole reviewed by anonymous

From: Moghul Microwave: Cooking Indian Food the Modern Way (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Indian ratatouille. Vegetarian. I like this best made ahead of time and cold. This has become my recipe of choice to take to functions/potlucks. More substantial...
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Zha Ziang Mian reviewed by anonymous

From: The Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey from Beijing to San Francisco (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Great recipe for classic northern Chinese noodle dish. I dreamed about this dish from my childhood until I found this recipe. Now I make it often and my...
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Szechuan Green Beans reviewed by anonymous

From: Microwave Gourmet (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Only one tablespoon of oil! No deep frying! Chinese mother approved! I use the #1 selling product at Trader Joe's - the frozen green beans because it is...
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Basic Risotto reviewed by anonymous

From: Microwave Gourmet (reviewed 21st December 2009)

How to make risotto without stirring. For your inner lazy cook. Barbara Kafka is famous for this recipe.
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Roast Pork and Bean Sprouts Lo Mein reviewed by anonymous

From: Key to Chinese Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Classic, in a good way. When and "if" I make lo mein, I use this (or a variation of this) recipe. So much better than anything you can get take out. But...
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Salt-Pepper Cured Turkey reviewed by anonymous

From: Key to Chinese Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

A small turkey cured for a week, then steamed and chilled and sliced. Silky texture and very flavorful. Can use for buffets, picnics, and as center piece....
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Vermicelli pudding (Seviyan ki kheer) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is very tasty. I have yet to make it as good as what I've been served in a restaurant, but I keep trying. Somehow, I always seem to over-reduce the...
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Onion relish reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

An absolute favorite. Be sure to make it ahead, so that the onion can "cook" in the lemon juice. I don't only serve this with Indian food. It's delicious! (You...
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Carrot and Onion Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This book has two very good carrot salads (on facing pages). This one takes a little more effort, but is my favorite. The smaller amount of cayenne is...
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Fluffy Spicy Shrimp reviewed by anonymous

From: Key to Chinese Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I use bay scallops. I use my electric wok for the deep frying so that I can control the temperature of the oil for the velveting.The final procedure can...
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Gujerati Carrot Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This book has two very good carrot salads (on facing pages). This is the simpler, so I make it more often.
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Yoghurt with cucumber and mint (Raita) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is the best raita recipe. Cut back salt. Only use fresh mint. On TV, Jaffrey decorated this with a crossed lines of paprika and a mint leaf in each...
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Simple buttery rice with onion reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Very good rice, another household standard. I usually make it in smaller proportions.
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Lentils with garlic and onion reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is a household standard; two of us eat the entire recipe with rice for dinner. Yum! Generally don't use the pressure cooker variation. Use the largest...
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Spicy green beans reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Have made this a few times, always omitting the tomatoes. It's still good.
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Gujerati-style green beans reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Have made this many time. It's good and easy. The green beans can be prepared ahead, and the recipe finished 10-15 min ahead of serving.
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Haddock baked in a yoghurt sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

1aug98: Good! 26feb05: Yum! (half recipe) 15may05: Still yum 9apr09: Half. Yum Have used both haddock and cod.
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Chez Geraud's Giant Shrimp Grilled With Brittany Sea Salt reviewed by anonymous

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Easy (don't have to peel)! Fast (as long as you remember to marinate the shrimp in oil and thyme)! Delicious (even non-seafood eaters ask for the recipe)!...
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Lemony chicken with fresh coriander reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

27may96: Yummy! 6dec98: Half recipe very good 17oct04: Good sauce! I.e., we liked it lots.
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Goan-style hot and sour pork (Vindaloo) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

May 91: Very good. Notes: - Can be started early in the day and simmered a longish time. - Since the vindaloo paste is a bit of work to make, make twice...
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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya reviewed by BeckyL

From: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)

A Louisiana favorite! Another dish that may seem intimidating, but as long as you do what Folse says, it will turn out great every time. You can play with...
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Louisiana-Style Crawfish Etouffee reviewed by BeckyL

From: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)

We have frozen crawfish tails (Louisiana farmed) flown to us so that we can make this. It's a favorite amongst all of our friends. Don't be intimidated,...
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Bisque of Wild Mushroom with French-Fried Oyster Crouton reviewed by BeckyL

From: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I have yet to make the oyster accompaniment to this dish, but the soup is utterly wonderful. I use fresh mushrooms from the farmers market, in season,...
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Sloppy Joes reviewed by BeckyL

From: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I was surprised at how great these turned out. I followed everything exactly and was pleased with the seasonings and the flavors. Very tasty and healthy...
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Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal reviewed by BeckyL

From: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I am terrible at healthy. I found this recipe to be incredibly bland and negated almost all of the nutritional info by adding walnuts (for texture) and...
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Omelets reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

THANK YOU, JAMIE OLIVER! I have never in my life successfully made an omelet. Each and every attempt has become scrambled eggs until now. This is the best...
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Dark Chocolate and Seville Orange Marmalade Oatmeal reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Admittedly, I had to make a few substitutions with this recipe since I didn't have exactly the ingredients called for. It was excellent, though, so I've...
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Banana And Cinnamon Oatmeal reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

If you're looking for oatmeal variations, this book has a few of them. The Banana and Cinnamon version turned out pretty well and tasted wonderful.
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Perfect Roast Beef reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

With Jamie's easy-to-follow instructions and pictures to help you along the way, I don't think anyone could mess this recipe up.
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A Consistently Good Gravy reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

We eat a lot of gravy in the south. I think that had I not been in a hurry at the time, this could have come out better. However, it was bland for my taste...
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Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, and Carrots reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Excellent. Again, Oliver gives instructions that are simple to follow so that your dish turns out exactly as you'd expect it to. So often, I've tried to...
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Yorkshire Puddings reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I've never had Yorkshire Puddings before. I was a bit intimidated, but they turned out magnificently. We ate them as a side with our Traditional Beef...
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Roasted Beet Salad with Sherry Vinegar reviewed by BeckyL

From: Vegetables Every Day: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Today's Produce With over 350 Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Bishop gives excellent directions, especially for the base of this recipe -- Roasted Beets. They can be used in so many other dishes once you get this...
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Browned Baby Artichokes and Mushrooms with Garlic reviewed by BeckyL

From: Vegetables Every Day: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Today's Produce With over 350 Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Though the artichokes require a bit of time and handling, this recipe is well worth it if you aren't in a hurry. Super tasty and great flavor combination.
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English Cucumber Cups with Avocado, Mango, and Mint Salsa and Spiced Macadamia Nuts reviewed by BeckyL

From: Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine (reviewed 21st December 2009)

These were fantastic. Vegan and raw, and full of flavor. The salsa itself can be used in many ways.
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Coconut Snowballs reviewed by BeckyL

From: Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Though these turned out wonderfully, we had a bit of trouble getting the Brazil nuts to cooperate. I actually used about twice the amount called for in...
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Coconut Chocolate Truffles reviewed by BeckyL

From: Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is a totally vegan, raw candy. They actually turn out very well and have a great amount of flavor.
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Old-Fashioned Tea Cake reviewed by BeckyL

From: Cooking With Cajun Women: Recipes and Remembrances From South Louisiana Kitchens (reviewed 21st December 2009)

These are amazing! Everyone loves them. My grandmother says they're the closest recipe she's found to what she remembers having as a child.
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Sweet Dough for Pies reviewed by BeckyL

From: Cooking With Cajun Women: Recipes and Remembrances From South Louisiana Kitchens (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This sweet dough recipe is just like my grandmother's. Use it as a base for all kinds of sweet dough pies.
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Fried Eggs With Bacon, Gorgonzola, and Frisee reviewed by BeckyL

From: 'wichcraft: Craft a Sandwich into a Meal--And a Meal into a Sandwich (reviewed 21st December 2009)

As breakfast sandwiches go, this is a great combination of flavors to get you going. One of my favorites that I actually had the pleasure of having in...
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Fennel, Mushroom, and Parmesan Salad reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I was not particularly fond of this salad, I think it was the fennel that did it for me. It was a hit with others, however, and was very easy to make.
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Arugula Salad reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Easy and inexpensive salad option that tastes great every time. Warning, though, do not dress too early or the arugula will begin to wilt. Prepare and...
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Broccoli with Garlic, Oil, and Lemon reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Definitely one of my favorite ways to serve broccoli.
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Baked Pasta With Mushrooms and Ham reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I liked this dish alright. It's a bit bland, though, so folks who like things a bit more spicy might like to add red pepper flakes in addition to the black...
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Macaroni With Outlaws Broccoli Sauce reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is a great alternative to pasta salad when you're looking for a warm weather pasta dish. The raisins add an interesting element that I really enjoyed.
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Nonna's Chicken and Egg Soup reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I love this simple soup. Others find the egg a bit strange, but on a cold day with just the basics in the cabinet, this is perfect!
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Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Smoked Provolone reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

Excellent vegetarian lasagna. This does not use traditional red sauce, but it's fabulous anyway. Easy to put together and bakes up great.
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Fettuccine With Cream Sauce and Prosciutto, Mushrooms, and Peas reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is one of my favorite comfort pasta dishes in this book. I've tried both variations and found them each to be equally fantastic depending on what...
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Motor Home Meatballs reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I was looking for something easy for a New Year's Eve party and these were perfect. I was, of course, leery about the grape jelly, but the meatballs turned...
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Chili Salmon reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I'm not so great at cooking fish and, even though I followed directions to the T, this did not turn out as well as I'd hoped.
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Chicken Enchiladas reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

These were fairly simple to put together. The sauce is a bit on the heavy side and I thought it could use a bit more spice, but I like things very spicy.
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Warm Cabbage Salad reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

YUM! This is simple and cheap to put together. Pairs well with just about anything, especially in place of traditional cole slaw side.
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Sausage Rolls reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

These are great appetizers. The one thing is that you must use the puff pastry sheets. I've had a hard time finding them and have tried to substitute both...
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The Best Asparagus reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is a great, simple recipe. It turns out perfectly every time that I make it. You can't go wrong with such a simple side.
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Perfect Pancakes reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 20th December 2009)

Fluffy and tasty. I prefer a thinner, crepey type pancake but these were good. I sometimes thin out the batter to achieve the consistency I like and...
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Baked Mac and Cheeze reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 20th December 2009)

I wasn't so keen on this dish because it didn't taste anything like mac and cheese to me but my husband really liked it. The sauce was too thick and...
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Vegetable Pilau reviewed by friederike

From: Complete Vegetarian (reviewed 19th December 2009)

Very delicious, very aromatic dish! Works just as well as a side dish and as a very simple main dish, if you serve it with some extra vegs. Edited 30...
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Bouillabaisse reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Seafood Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)

BF prepared this a couple of months ago; I mention this because he usually is something of a ‘free spirit’ when it comes to cooking, largely ignoring...
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Fish en Papillote reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Seafood Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)

Very delicious, and low in fat. There’s no need to add extra lemon juice, on the contrary, you might consider adding only one or two instead of three...
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Boiled turnips with thyme beurre blanc reviewed by wester

From: Jamie's Dinners (reviewed 19th December 2009)

Not bad, not brilliant. Nice. I felt the turnips lost to the sauce, which some people may think is a good thing. Do not serve too hot. I liked it better...
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Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by AnkoCupp

From: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)

This is a very delicious cake. The cake itself is not too sweet and comes out with a tender crumb and slightly crusty exterior. When it came time to...
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Nectarine Tart with Orange Syrup reviewed by digifish_books

From: Seasons: The Best of Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 17th December 2009)

A simple but delicious dessert. I used freshly squeezed orange juice with Cointreau and sugar for the syrup, and it was divine. (Last made on Dec 17,...
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Master Recipe - Boule reviewed by jjmcgaffey

From: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (reviewed 17th December 2009)

The recipe was extremely easy to mix up; I used some very old yeast, but I'd stored it in the freezer where it keeps pretty much forever (in a jar, so...
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Chicken Broth reviewed by aj12754

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 16th December 2009)

This could not be simpler. Waters' recipe calls for a whole chicken (no need for any butchery or dismemberment here) - 1 chicken, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1...
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Chicken and Couscous One-pot reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 15th December 2009)

Very nice, definitely a new dish for my growing repertoire! The chicken was juicy and tender, the couscous creamy and very aromatic. We had carrots sautéed...
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Thai-spiced Steamed Mussels reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 15th December 2009)

This recipe is nearly identical to the Mussels with Coriander Cream, Thai Style in Olive 101 Quick Fix Dishes, which is why I will cross-post my review...
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Coffee Chocolate Mousse Cake reviewed by friederike

From: The Chocolate and Coffee Bible: Over 300 Delicious, Easy-to-make Recipes for Total Indulgence, from Bakes to Desserts (reviewed 15th December 2009)

Very dense, very intense, dark (coffee) flavours.
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Sesame Noodles with Tofu reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 15th December 2009)

Just okay. It was quite bland, so the following day we doubled up the amount of ginger and garlic and marinated the tofu a little longer and yet it was...
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Baked leeks in mustard cream reviewed by wester

From: More Vegetables, Please: Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes for Everyday Meals (reviewed 14th December 2009)

Lovely - silky and rich. Very easy to make. I prefer to cut them to in bite-size pieces as the outer skin hardens a bit. This is a lovely contrast with...
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Buttermilk Fresh Cheese reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 14th December 2009)

I had no idea that soft cheese was either so easy to make or so delicious. This recipe takes you from having cold milk to a delectable, rich, salty-tangy...
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Weber Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Sensational Barbecues (Step-by-step) (reviewed 14th December 2009)

Tri-Colour Pasta Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Sensational Barbecues (Step-by-step) (reviewed 14th December 2009)

A lovely summer salad which is a great compliment to barbecued or roasted chicken.
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French Orange Cake / Französischer Orangenkuchen reviewed by friederike

From: The Best of Baking (reviewed 12th December 2009)

Very nice orange cake. The only problem was that the cake didn’t soak up the juices very well, and I didn’t have a lot of patience to splash a little...
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Sea Bass with Mango Chutney and Red Pepper Essence reviewed by friederike

From: The Collection (reviewed 12th December 2009)

Imagine this: James Martin in his early twenties. Comes home late. Hungry. Darn, empty cupboard, empty fridge. The only things left are some fillet of...
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Gnocchi reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 12th December 2009)

I don’t know. I think I prefer bought gnocchi. Granted, you could really taste the mashed potatoes in them, but that was about it; they weren’t light...
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Cheese Spaetzle / Käsespätzle reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 12th December 2009)

Slightly less usable recipe than the one in Culinaria Germany. The main problem is that this one uses too little water, although I must admit the other...
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Phase III Biscuit reviewed by hipcook

From: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 12th December 2009)

I know 2 or 3 people, plus myself, who've tried this recipe and, as near as we can tell, it's just broken. The dough comes out wet, almost soupy, and makes...
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Homemade Granola reviewed by aj12754

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2009)

This is the only Ina Garten recipe that has ever let me down. The flavor mix should have produced a great granola but the cooking time of 45 minutes resulted...
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Lentil Vegetable Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2009)

Healthy and delicious; recipe makes enough for a family of four to get two meals out of it. Recipe calls for chicken stock but substitution of vegetable...
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Kumar's Beetroot Curry reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 11th December 2009)

This was very nice, but I felt it missed something. Something tart? More spices? More chilies? Do make sure you put in enough chilies as the coconut and...
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Julia's Basic Leek and Potato Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 11th December 2009)

Wonderful clean flavor (Julia uses water for this soup while Jacques' version uses chicken stock). Jacques's version (p. 55) has a richer flavor, but...
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Chocolate-glazed Marshmallow Rounds reviewed by aj12754

From: Great Cookies: Secrets to Sensational Sweets (reviewed 11th December 2009)

A bit time-consuming but worth it; the base cookie is a homemade graham cracker that is a treat to eat all on its own, even before you top it with marshmallows...
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Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by aj12754

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2009)

Full disclosure ... I have no memory of making this soup but a note from 1996 on the margin of the page in my handwriting says that it was "excellent"...
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Pasta e Fagioli reviewed by aj12754

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2009)

A classic version of a great soup. Great winter meal with a green salad and good bread.
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Insalata di peperoni gialli (salad of yellow peppers) reviewed by wester

From: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 11th December 2009)

Mishmash of unrelated flavors. I won't be making this again.
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Wild Mushroom Risotto reviewed by aj12754

From: Alfred Portale's Twelve Seasons Cookbook: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Best There is to Eat (reviewed 11th December 2009)

A substantive risotto with real depth of flavor. Recipe takes a bit more time than your average risotto as the first half hour is spent making a mushroom...
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