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Mashed Zucchini with Onions, Garlic and Mint reviewed by wester

From: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 10th December 2009)

This was nice. Make sure to cut the zucchini in small enough bits or it won't mash well. I served it warm but I think it would be better at room temperature.
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Chickpea salad reviewed by wester

From: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)

I don't have a clue why the radishes are in here. For the rest, nice but unremarkable.
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Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken & Egg on Rice) reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feed Me Now (reviewed 10th December 2009)

Let's start with the typo in the book....this is a Japanese dish called 'Oyakodon', not 'Okayodon' (shame on you, Bill! ;) Although the recipe is a fairly...
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Blueberry Shortcake reviewed by hipcook

From: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 10th December 2009)

One of my go-to recipes for party desserts. It makes a fabulous, light, crumbly shortcake which serves as a perfect base for any fruit. I do have a note...
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Sauteed Cabbage reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 10th December 2009)

So simple, so inexpensive, so delicious. Until this recipe, cabbage meant coleslaw to me. Now ... so much more. :-)
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by aj12754

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)

Another Contessa recipe that is so simple it is barely a recipe. But this is the recipe that made my entire family love Brussels sprouts. Just delicious...
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Roasted Carrots reviewed by aj12754

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)

This is barely a recipe it is so simple. But roasting really brings out the flavor and sweetness of the carrots. It is a great fall/winter side dish....
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Pork Tenderloin Mexicana reviewed by aj12754

From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 10th December 2009)

Wonderful weeknight meal. Robust spicy flavor and very healthy (although somewhat less so when paired -- as I did -- with the white rice pilaf on p, 88). Not...
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Gulf Coast-Style White Rice Pilaf reviewed by aj12754

From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 10th December 2009)

Excellent and easy white rice pilaf -- about five minutes active prep time and then 25 minutes in the oven. Served with Pork Tenderloin Mexicana (p. 282)...
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Irish Soda Bread reviewed by aj12754

From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)

The flavor and texture of this bread is just wonderful. I omit the caraway seeds as my family doesn't like them. The bread should fully cool down before...
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Coleslaw reviewed by aj12754

From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)

Simple classic coleslaw recipe that yields very tasty results. As with the other recipes in this cookbook, the basic recipe is followed by a number of...
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Cream of Tomato Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)

This is the tomato soup recipe that I turn to over and over again for a "comfort food" meal. The recipe calls for the addition of a quarter tsp. of baking...
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Tomatilla-Sauced Enchiladas with Spinach and Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754

From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 9th December 2009)

This was a delicious weeknight meal. Healthy and full of flavor. Although I followed the recipe as written, Bayless includes ideas for streamlining the...
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New York Cheesecake reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise (reviewed 9th December 2009)

This cheesecake is so easy and so good! It's the first cheesecake I've made that hasn't cracked. After making it for one party last weekend, I gave the...
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf reviewed by readerwriter212

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 8th December 2009)

The recipe's headnotes say this is "extremely easy" with "impressive" results. "The loaf is incomparably moist, and the pumpkin and chocolate chips pair...
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Spiced Baked Apples reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 8th December 2009)

Definitely cute, and a nice dish for baked apples. Take care not to burn the nuts whil'e roasting.
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Trout in a Fresh Herb and Lime Crust reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)

Very delicious, even if you don't get completely right. Because I couldn’t find trout, I bought two fillets of Catfish (Pangasius) instead, a fish that,...
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Provencal Beef Stew reviewed by friederike

From: Slow Cooker Cookbook: Over 220 No-fuss Delicious One-pot Recipes for Relaxed Preparation (reviewed 8th December 2009)

Theoretically, this dish was very delicious. Practically, I have no idea why the meat (brisket, I think?) didn't become tender although I stewed it at...
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One-pan baked Chicken with Squash, Sage and Walnuts reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)

The good news: it's incredibly easy to prepare (just throw everything into a roasting tin and you're nearly done), it's beautiful and distinctly autumnal...
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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)

Very delicious, true comfort food! Of course, this recipe suffers from the same problems as every other lasagne recipe I’ve seen until now: not enough...
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Mini black-and-white cookies reviewed by sgogo

From: Gourmet (reviewed 8th December 2009)

I really wanted to love this cookie. So much that it's the second Christmas that I've attempted it. Last year I found that the cookies ended up unevenly...
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New Wave Salad reviewed by sgogo

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 8th December 2009)

This is a nice salad to make at the end of summer when the ingredients are freshest and at their best. Essentially it's a pasta salad with lots of basil,...
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Crispy and sticky chicken thighs with squashed new potatoes and tomatoes reviewed by sgogo

From: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 8th December 2009)

I really love this recipe. I've made it 3 or 4 times, and each time I can tweak it to my taste or according to what I have on hand, and it still works...
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The Best Spaghetti and Meatballs reviewed by sgogo

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 8th December 2009)

More of a recipe for really great meatballs, their recipe for quick tomato sauce to use with this recipe is on pg. 175. However, the meatballs are simply...
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Winter Squash Stuffed with Apples and Cheese reviewed by hipcook

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 7th December 2009)

I'm rating this because it says it's inspired by the version in the Moosewood Cookbook (but the Moosewood version is the one I made). The recipes are nearly...
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Stuffed Squash (with Apple Filling) reviewed by hipcook

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 7th December 2009)

I'm giving this a slightly higher rating than I think it deserves, because I suspect I made an important (and negative) change to the recipe by using ricotta...
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Beef Stroganoff reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 5th December 2009)

Another revelation from the pressure cooker manual. A quick recipe that turns out tender beef and fully-flavored sauce. Since cooking this one, I've tried...
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Fennel Salad reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 5th December 2009)

Simple. Nice. Some tarragon is nice here, as well. And/or you can mix some tomatoes in.
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Brightside Baked Potatoes reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 4th December 2009)

Something different for the everyday meal. Tasty and colorful. Can easily be adapted to other ingredients. I thought the potatoes could use a bit more...
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Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by aj12754

From: Weir Cooking in the City: More than 125 Recipes and Inspiring Ideas for Relaxed Entertaining (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

Tried this as a week-night main dish in fall/winter. My family didn't love the hazelnuts called for in the recipe and not much is lost by omitting them....
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Mussels with Coriander Cream, Thai Style reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

Mussels are always delicious, and I would probably find it hard not to award a 5 star rating to any mussel-dish that keeps it simple. This one is no exception....
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Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Thai Basil and Ginger / Kürbis-Kokos-Suppe mit Thai-Basilikum und Ingwer reviewed by friederike

From: Kürbis, Kraut & Co. (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

An interesting variant to the usual pumpkin soup. It had a bright yellowish-orange colour and a slightly floury taste, but that’s probably rather due...
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Pumpkin Tortellini Casserole with Sage & Parmesan / Tortellini-Kürbis-Auflauf mit Salbei & Parmesan reviewed by friederike

From: Kürbis, Kraut & Co. (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

*3 stars* Where did this go wrong? First of all, I didn't get why I was asked to separate the eggs and whisk the egg whites until foamy – I noticed...
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Orange Chocolate Muffins / Orangen-Schoko-Muffins reviewed by friederike

From: Muffins (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

Could use a little more chocolate. If you use a silicone muffin pans that are held in place by a frame, do not forget to hold the pans themselves, not...
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Cherry Muffins with Oat Flakes / Kirschmuffins mit Haferflocken reviewed by friederike

From: Muffins (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

Very delicious! You can also substitute the cherries with canned cherries in winter. The oat flakes add texture.
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Green Onion and Coconut Chickpea Curry reviewed by robing

From: Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

This is apparently one of the easiest recipes in the book, and other than the time that it takes to chop all that fresh ginger, it was indeed quite easy...
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Autumn Cheddar, Apple and Walnut Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Weir Cooking in the City: More than 125 Recipes and Inspiring Ideas for Relaxed Entertaining (reviewed 2nd December 2009)

The flavors here are spot on, especially if you have great apples and go ahead and spring for a really good aged cheddar. But the vinaigrette seemed to...
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Creamy Winter Greens Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 2nd December 2009)

Excellent master recipe; even my greens-hating kids wolfed this down.
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Roasted Chicken Thighs, Yukon Gold Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 2nd December 2009)

Very tasty weeknight dinner -- the cilantro gremolata is a really nice touch. Note: for non-subscribers, there are a great many Fine Cooking recipes available...
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Dark and Sticky Gingerbread reviewed by bookwoman

From: The New England Cookbook: 350 Recipies from Town and Country, Land and Sea, Hearth and Home (reviewed 1st December 2009)

I am a gingerbread aficionado so I have lots of recipes, many of them excellent but this is one of my favorites. The title says it all - it is indeed...
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St John's Club Kale Soup reviewed by bookwoman

From: Emeril's TV Dinners: Kickin' It Up a Notch with Recipes from Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is an excellent recipe - makes a wonderfully hearty soup. Perfect for winter - all you need is some good bread to go with it.
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master recipe for meat load reviewed by bookwoman

From: The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Their basic recipe for meat loaf is excellent - I sometimes mess with it by adding a few things but made following the directions exactly, it will always...
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Tuna Noodle Casserole variation reviewed by bookwoman

From: The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

I cannot believe that I am recommending tuna noodle casserole but this isn't the version with the canned onions on top. This is delicious with fresh mushrooms,...
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Deviled Eggs with Caviar reviewed by bookwoman

From: Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed (reviewed 1st December 2009)

These are not your mother's deviled eggs. There are delicious with shallots and chives and lemon zest - worthy of your best cocktail parties.
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Touch of Grace biscuits reviewed by bookwoman

From: Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed (reviewed 1st December 2009)

These are delicious - directions are easy to follow. I think these might live up to my Grandmothers. Shirley Corriher said she once got a standing...
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Fennel Pizzas with White-Bean Puree reviewed by bookwoman

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is my favorite pizza - easy to make and absolutely delicious (lots of garlic)
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Fruited Sherry Bread reviewed by bookwoman

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is somewhere between a bread and a fruitcake but it is truly delicious - you get to pick the mix of fruits - I like it with dates, apricots, dried...
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Green Beans Gremolata reviewed by bookwoman

From: The Uncommon Gourmet (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is my favorite way to fix green beans and the gremolata sauce can be used on other things - it's great on sauteed scallops.
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Cranberry-Glazed Brie reviewed by bookwoman

From: The Uncommon Gourmet's All-Occasion Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a great holiday appetizer - easy to fix, can be prepared in advance and just baked at the last minute and it's delicious.
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Cowboy Cookies reviewed by bookwoman

From: Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts (Moosewood Collection) (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a very easy and good recipe for chocolate chip oatmeal cookies - makes a lot if you are feeding a crowd.
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Texas Italian Cream Cake reviewed by bookwoman

From: Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts (Moosewood Collection) (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Should be clear here - there isn't anything wrong with this recipe. It reliably makes this cake - which is neither Italian or especially creamy. It is...
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Frosted orange layer cake reviewed by bookwoman

From: Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts (Moosewood Collection) (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a wonderful cake - with orange juice, orange peel and orange juice concentrate, it is wonderfully fresh tasting. They recommend orange frosting...
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Dark Chocolate layer Cake reviewed by bookwoman

From: Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts (Moosewood Collection) (reviewed 1st December 2009)

this is a good reliable recipe for chocolate cake (and if you are deep into chocolate, add the chocolate ganache from page 314 - which is also a reliable...
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Cream of Tomato Risotto reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Easy and tasty side. Recipe calls for fresh rosemary to be added while cooking (which does work well), but you could leave the rosemary out and add fresh...
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Bulgur pilaf with chick-peas (hindi suyuyla nohutlu bulgur pilavi) reviewed by wester

From: Classical Turkish Cooking: Traditional Turkish Food for the American Kitchen (reviewed 1st December 2009)

No surprises here - just what the title says. Nice and unspectacular.
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Sesame Chicken and Asparagus Pasta reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

In spite of a list of ingredients that promises lots of flavor, the dish is underwhelming. But it's the kind of dish you can play around with to try and...
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Baked Winter Squash Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a lovely soup recipe, one of the first things I make as the colder weather sets in. Start early as the squash is baked for two hours, but once...
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Sweet Pepper Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Although this is a tasty soup, I found a whole bowl of it to be a bit much. I like this better as an accent, used as a sauce for white fish in the summer.
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Red Bean Pesto reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Easy -- especially if using canned beans -- with good flavor but not really memorable enough that I have made twice.
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Creamy Fresh Corn reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Wonderful recipe to pull out during peak corn season. Great --with a quick and easy prep -- summer side dish with grilled meat.
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Billionaire's Broccoli reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

A microwave recipe for broccoli and the results are excellent with garlic, scallions and parmesan adding flavor and interest.
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Beef and Vegetable Lasagna reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

I was underwhelmed by this lasagna. Just average.
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Vegetable Garden Lasagna reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

It takes some time and effort -- and it will add an inch or two to your waistline -- but this really is a delicious use of eggplants, peppers, mushrooms...
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Shrimp and Vegetable Pasta reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a beautiful dish to look at -- with red and yellow peppers and broccoli and peas making a very colorful presentation. And it is not just beautiful...
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Amatriciana Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

I haven't made this in a number of years but just reading over the recipe makes me smile. I served this a number of times for dinner guests in the mid-90s...
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Split Pea with Ham Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Great soup. When my kids were younger they used to request this "green soup" all the time. Irish soda bread makes a nice accompaniment.
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Onion Soup Au Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

I found this recipe for onion soup to be too sweet. The recipe calls for a quarter cup of sugar to be added to the carmelizing onions and this was way...
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Corn Chowder reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Very good soup -- bright fresh flavor. The cilantro makes it pop.
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Roasted Brined Turkey reviewed by hipcook

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 30th November 2009)

A pretty nice, basic technique for brining and roasting turkey. After a couple of years of trying to infuse the turkey with various flavors of fruits,...
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Shredded Barbecued Beef reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 30th November 2009)

For a number of years this was my "go to" recipe for New year's Day football marathons. Great flavor, filling for a crowd, and can be done a few days...
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 30th November 2009)

These are truly delicious but to be honest, there are easier ways to get that lovely garlic flavor into your mashed potatoes. I like these a lot but I...
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Bagels w/Smoked Salmon and Whitefish Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 30th November 2009)

I will preface this review by saying that I grew up in a "white bread, meat and potatoes" environment. And I am not big on the flavor of smoked food....
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Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen (reviewed 30th November 2009)

I made the sauce first, then put the first bag of gnocchetti (mini-gnocchi) in the boiling water, done in about 2 minutes and plopped into the sauce, then...
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Turkey Black Bean Tamale Pie reviewed by annkingman

From: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 30th November 2009)

A great use for leftover turkey! Husband and kids all loved it, and nobody felt like they were eating yet more Thanksgiving leftovers. Prep was easy,...
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Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms and Bacon reviewed by annkingman

From: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 29th November 2009)

These are incredible, and so easy! Rodgers trick about cleaning the gills out of the portobello caps made this recipe company-worthy. An added bonus is...
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole reviewed by annkingman

From: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 29th November 2009)

We host Thanksgiving every year, for about 15 people. Things go fairly smoothly, but the "crisis point" always comes in the last 20 minutes, when it's...
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Homemade Turkey Stock 101 reviewed by annkingman

From: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 29th November 2009)

While turkey stock is a simple thing, Rodgers recipe and accompanying hint has made this book worth the cover price. His suggestion: buy turkey parts (wings,...
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Kassler gekocht reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Great dish – you just place all ingredients in a pan, cook it for an hour and it’s done. I only wish the meat (a smoked and salted cut of pork, usually...
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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Minced Meat and Rice / Gefüllte Paprika mit Hackfleischfüllung reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Delicious. It’s not a very quick recipe, unfortunately, but it definitely qualifies as comfort food.
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Couscous with herbs and preserved lemons reviewed by friederike

From: Moroccan: A Culinary Journey of Discovery (Food Lovers Collection) (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Very delicious side dish! Not sure what I think about the preserved lemons; I didn't really like their taste and am thinking about replacing them with...
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Bananas with Rum and Cinnamon reviewed by friederike

From: Essentials of Roasting: Recipes and Techniques for Delicious Oven-Cooked Meals (Williams-Sonoma Essentials) (reviewed 29th November 2009)

I’m afraid this one didn’t pass the test. It wasn’t really bad, it just wasn’t very good and had to compete against a superb family recipe. It...
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Savoy Cabbage and Minced Meat Casserole / Hackfleisch-Wirsing-Auflauf reviewed by friederike

From: Aufläufe, Gratins und Souffles. (reviewed 29th November 2009)

A perfectly fine casserole with an unorthodox combination of flavours (cabbage, mince meat and blue cheese, anyone?). In the beginning I was a little...
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Pulla: Finnish Cardamom Bread reviewed by davamunn

From: The Winter Vegetarian: A Warm and Versatile Bounty (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Nails the recipe my Finnish grandmother would make. Warning: once you take it a bite, you can't stop eating it!
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Simple cheddar fondue reviewed by tamsin

From: Fondue cookery (reviewed 29th November 2009)

This fondue ran a close second to the neufchatel recipe I tried recently. This recipe omits alchohol, using milk instead of wine. Adding mustard lends...
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Fondue neufchatel reviewed by tamsin

From: Fondue cookery (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Not quite right to categorise fondue as a "French" dish, but this will have to do. Apologies to the purists! For a recent birthday party I wanted us to...
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Baked Liver and Onions reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: America Cooks (reviewed 28th November 2009)

This recipe is very easy to make, eliminates frying of ingredients, and still makes liver into a very tasty main dish. P.S. Although this cookbook is...
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Brined Pork Tenderloin reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 28th November 2009)

Other than an unfortunate brining error on my part, this was absolutely delicious. Yes, it's a bit more work than just throwing a tenderloin in the oven,...
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Chicken Pot Pie reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 28th November 2009)

A very good chicken pot pie indeed, and very nearly excellent. I love chicken pot pie, and have made various variations on the theme. My previous favourite...
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Whole Roasted Chicken on a Bed of Root Vegetables reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 28th November 2009)

Unlike many of the other recipes in this book, this one didn't involve extra steps beyond how I'd normally roast a chicken. It really is fairly simple,...
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Lemon-Glazed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 27th November 2009)

Seems like a promising recipe, even if I had something of a cooking fail. (I forgot to mix the brown sugar and spices with the lemon juice before pouring...
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Cranberry Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 27th November 2009)

Joy really is the old reliable. After several years of making whatever the latest version of cranberry sauce is per Bon Appetit or Gourmet or Fine Cooking,...
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Chicken Legs with Carrots and Cauliflower reviewed by andrew

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 26th November 2009)

This is a very consistent recipe, and makes a simple fall/winter one-dish meal. As jherb wrote, it works well with any root vegetables, but don't forget...
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ginger pumpkin bread reviewed by ginger

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 25th November 2009)

i look forward to october/november every year to make this bread, not sure why as it would be great whenever....love that it makes 2 loves and is super...
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Fruity Lamb Tagine reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 25th November 2009)

Wonderful dish! Easy to prepare, visually attractive and delicious in taste; and on top of that it falls into what BF calls the 'fire and forget'-category...
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Billingsgate School Fish Pie reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 25th November 2009)

This one was nice but tasted less of fish and more of other spices than my usual, very basic fish pie; also, it was definitely more work. I may repeat...
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Engadin Walnut Tartlets / Engadiner Walnußtörtchen reviewed by friederike

From: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 25th November 2009)

Wonderful tartlets, as if straight from the confectioner! One caveat: my first batch ended up looking pretty burned, although I later discovered that they...
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Jasmine Tea Panna Cotta / Jasmintee-Panna Cotta reviewed by friederike

From: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 25th November 2009)

Very interesting variation of the usual panna cotta, and delicious as well. BF prefers the original dish, though.
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French Country Cabbage Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The Best American Recipes 2004-2005: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet (reviewed 25th November 2009)

A simple hearty soup that turns into something really special with the addition of blue cheese. A loaf of crusty bread completes the meal, and if you are...
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The Ultimate Berry Trifle reviewed by aj12754

From: Tyler's Ultimate: Brilliant Simple Food to Make Any Time (reviewed 25th November 2009)

Absolutely delicious. There are never any leftovers and we have had houseguests actually ask to have this dessert two nights running.
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Linguine with Shrimp Scampi reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th November 2009)

Another winner from the Contessa. Easy and delicious and if you buy your shrimp already peeled and deveined, dinner can be on the table in less than 30...
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