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Braised Winter Squash in Caramel Sauce reviewed by davamunn

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2009)

While I categorized this as a side, this makes an excellent main dish, especially for new veggies (like me) with a craving for General Gao's Chicken. Great...
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vinaigrette reviewed by davamunn

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Classic. Infinite alternatives and uses.
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German Apple Schmarren reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Jewish Cooking in America: Expanded Edition (Knopf Cooks American) (reviewed 14th November 2009)

This is a very large pancake with fresh apples baked inside and later sprinkled with fresh lemon juice and confectioner's sugar. It is very easy to...
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Individual Cheesecakes reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Dessert? Check. Finger food? Check. Delicious? Double check. In other words, this is the perfect dessert for any fingerfoodish occasion – buffet, picnic,...
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Rheinländischer Sauerbraten reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 14th November 2009)

I suppose that it was like it was meant to be (after all, Sauerbraten literally means sour roast, although the meat is braised rather than roasted), but...
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Chicken in Garlic and Shallots reviewed by hipcook

From: I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2009)

A delicious dish of very slow-fried chicken (almost like a confit) with garlic, shallots, and herbs. One of those great recipes where a small amount of...
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Pilaf reviewed by hipcook

From: I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Rice cooking is one of my great struggles - I seem to have either wet mushy stuff or a burnt layer at the bottom pretty frequently. But Alton's approach...
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Darn Good Chocolate Cake reviewed by lit chick mel

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 14th November 2009)

I make this cake all the time...it's my favorite go-to chocolate cake. Moist without being too dense - no need for frosting or icing. It keeps wonderfully....
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maple pecan scones reviewed by bookwoman

From: The New England Table (reviewed 14th November 2009)

This is both a simple and delicious recipe - have had people tell me they are the best scones they have ever eaten.
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Rainbow Peanut Noodles reviewed by bookwoman

From: Asian Noodles: Deliciously Simple Dishes To Twirl, Slurp, And Savor (reviewed 14th November 2009)

This is my go-to recipe for pot lucks and picnics. Can be made with chicken or shrimp or you could leave meat out entirely and just enjoy the veggies...
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Broccoli With Sesame Seeds reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Southern Living 2002 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes) (reviewed 14th November 2009)

I made this recipe almost exactly as described. It's quick, easy, and tasty. What else could you possibly want? Perhaps twice as much? Okay. Double...
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Cinnamon Apple Baked Pancake reviewed by hipcook

From: Treasury Of Country Heritage M (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Don't let the title fool you - this "pancake" is practically a souffle. Don't let the word "souffle" scare you - it's easy enough to make in the morning...
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Maryland Panfried Chicken reviewed by hipcook

From: Chesapeake Bay Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2009)

The recipe I use for my "old family recipe" fried chicken. Shhhh... don't tell anyone! Although with some crowds, I up the garlic and hot sauce in the...
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Pasta al Cavolfiore reviewed by hipcook

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Possibly the recipe which taught me that not all pasta is served in red sauce, and definitely the recipe which taught me that vegetarian entrees can make...
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Lighter Chicken Salad reviewed by mkindness

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 14th November 2009)

The mayo, buttermilk and dijon mustard make this chicken salad moist and delicious!
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Cashew Caramel Cookies reviewed by mkindness

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Rich, chewy and decadent. You actually blend cashews to make cashew butter and that forms the base of the cookie. SO good.
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Favorite Turkey Burger reviewed by mkindness

From: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (reviewed 14th November 2009)

For this burger, the cheese, onions and mustard are mixed in, so the burger is moist and delicious all the way through!
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Salmon Baked in a Foil Parcel with Green Beans and Pesto reviewed by mkindness

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Delicious! The lemon juice drizzles down and the green beans cook in it. The pesto gets very thick and almost crusty. So good!
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Oaty Pancakes reviewed by dakvid

From: The Best of Alison Holst (reviewed 13th November 2009)

We much prefer this recipe to standard pancakes. It's tasty and filling, especially when drenched in maple syrup!
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Whole Wheat Hearth Bread reviewed by andrew

From: Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor (reviewed 13th November 2009)

A good, solid recipe for a very decent loaf of whole grain bread. It uses two techniques that Peter highlights in this book - a soaker and use of a pre-ferment,...
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Roasted Tomato Soup reviewed by andrew

From: Fresh: Seasonal Recipes Made with Local Ingredients (reviewed 13th November 2009)

This is a very adult tasting soup. What I mean is that it's not one of your sweet, kid-friendly soups. It takes a strong flavour note from the sherry (1/2...
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Pork Chops reviewed by annkingman

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th November 2009)

This is our go-to recipe for boneless porkchops, and it's never failed. I usually use wine, but have also had good success with chicken stock.
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Celery salad with anchovy dressing (insalata di puntarelle) reviewed by wester

From: Trattoria (reviewed 13th November 2009)

More of a starter salad than a side dish salad. Strong flavors - you'll reek of garlic for a week, but it does taste good. The fancy flower cuts are...
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Minestrone reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th November 2009)

An excellent version of the Italian classic. In typical Bittman style, there are about 20 possible variations (more if you include ingredient substitutions),...
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Finnish Meatballs with Allspice, Sour Cream and Lingonberries reviewed by digifish_books

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 10th November 2009)

I've made these several times and they are usually very nice, especially served with cranberry sauce and some plain boiled potatoes. You need to let the...
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Gooseberry-Elderflower-Sorbet reviewed by friederike

From: Ice Cream: The Perfect Weekend Treat (reviewed 9th November 2009)

Delicious! Very sophisticated taste...
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Roast Chicken Wings with Lemon and Cracked Pepper reviewed by friederike

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 9th November 2009)

Delicious, just the right thing for an evening in front of the TV. We had to turn on the grill to make them really crispy though. According to the recipe,...
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Finnish Meatballs with Allspice, Sour Cream and Lingonberries reviewed by friederike

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 9th November 2009)

The first time I made these, the meatballs completely fell apart. I think the recipe uses too much milk (though I never let the bread soak for very long,...
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Roast Chicken with Bacon and Sage Stuffing reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 9th November 2009)

Proportions didn’t work properly here. You could easily double the amount of stuffing (after all, that’s what a roasted bird is all about, isn’t...
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Sweet Chilli Beef Stir-fry reviewed by friederike

From: Good Housekeeping: Step-by-step Cookbook: Over 650 Easy-to-follow Techniques and Triple-tested Recipes (Good Housekeeping) (reviewed 9th November 2009)

Loved this, too. Not that different from the Pork and Noodle Stir-fry in the same book, after all. I wonder why they provided two stir-fry recipes instead...
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Chili Without Carne reviewed by andrew

From: Jane Brodys Good Food Book (reviewed 9th November 2009)

This is a straightforward vegetarian chili recipe, brought to a higher level by a masterful use of spicing. It has the most complex mix of spices of any...
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Melt and Mix Banana Bread reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feed Me Now (reviewed 8th November 2009)

Makes two cakes, so you can eat one now and freeze the other for later. The texture and flavour are excellent. I sometimes substitute the almond topping...
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Cherry Coconut Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 8th November 2009)

I make these fairly often, they are delicious. Made with desiccated coconut, coconut milk and glace cherries, then sprinkled with icing sugar when cooled....
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Pork Steaks with Cashew Nut Salsa reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feed Me Now (reviewed 8th November 2009)

I replaced the cashews with peanuts and reduced the amount of lime juice and the result was very nice. (Last made on Oct 4, 2009)
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Pumpkin and Cinnamon Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feed Me Now (reviewed 8th November 2009)

These were OK, but could have been sweeter. I ended up sprinkling some cinnamon sugar on the top of each muffin. Next time I will use Butternut Pumpkin...
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A really good, simple chicken supper reviewed by wester

From: Real Food (reviewed 6th November 2009)

Chicken, wine, garlic and parsley. How can that go wrong? It doesn't, it's delicious. The chicken could use a slightly longer cooking time, though.
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Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes reviewed by Chickadee

From: Great Food Fast: Dietitians of Canada (reviewed 5th November 2009)

I usually do 2 tenderloins and bake on a rack in baking dish lined with foil omitting the potatoes. Very nice with fresh rosemary. Quick to prepare
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Coconut Macaroons reviewed by kylie123

From: How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 5th November 2009)

I love this recipe and i make it all the time! To save time I make up a supply of ground almond and keep it in my cupboard for this specific recipe. These...
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Sheperd's pie with spiced parsnip mash reviewed by wester

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 5th November 2009)

Warming winter food with a nice twist - the spiced mash really adds something extra to this. It does take a long time, over an hour. Start with the...
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Novel Nuts reviewed by Chickadee

From: Enjoy!: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge (Best Selling Series) (reviewed 5th November 2009)

Although I really want to stop making this recipe for Christmas because I've done it for so many years, everyone rebels and says "You have to make these...
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Chicken in Wine reviewed by Chickadee

From: The best of the best and more: Recipes from the The best of bridge series (reviewed 5th November 2009)

We love this recipe and it is now a tried and true one. I always use only chicken breasts and just one layer in a baking dish. Even with my largest baking...
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Barley and Mushroom Pilaf reviewed by Chickadee

From: The New Lighthearted Cookbook (reviewed 4th November 2009)

This recipe has become a regular at our house. When I'm rushed, I just add about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to barley and broth, microwave for 3 minutes...
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Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 4th November 2009)

A very satisfying vegetarian main course. As the title suggests, it's primarily lentils and rice, spiced with cumin, cooked in stock. It is quite similar...
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Spiced Pot Roast reviewed by JustJim

From: Wonderful Ways to Prepare Pressure Cooker Dishes (reviewed 3rd November 2009)

Waaay to much brown sugar. I'll try 1/4 cup next time instead of the 1/2 cup in this recipe. I will also allow it to cook for perhaps another 10-15...
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Taglierini Alla Chitarra reviewed by andrew

From: Italy the Beautiful Cookbook (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

Very simple, very tasty - if you use good ingredients, that is. Classic Italian cooking relies on the primacy of good ingredients and simple cooking techniques...
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Cheese Spaetzle / Käsespätzle reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

Very delicious! I rather liked that the proportions of ingredients could were easily re-scalable (think 1 egg per 100g flour etc) but I'd rather add a...
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Veal Stew / Gestowtes Kalbsfleisch reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

The veal was expensive, and the result did not match the cost. I suspect the fault rather lies with me than with them, though I couldn’t put my finger...
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Eel Soup / Hamburger Aalsuppe reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I absolutely loved this! BF and I still talk about it after more than 2 years. Living in Hamburg at the time and standing up at 4am to go to the traditional...
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Ossobuco reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche: Gut kochen und essen Tag für Tag (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

Perfect dish for guests, you can put it in the oven for hours, and even when they’re late it doesn’t matter at all. Plus it’s extremely delicious. Edited...
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Pumpkin-Pecan Bread reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Southern Living 2002 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

There are two changes you must make for this quick bread. Substitute 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips for the pecans. Subsitute orange juice for the water....
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Basic Pesto reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I have made the Basic Pesto, Cilantro Pesto, and Parsley Pesto – all very good basic recipes.
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Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I always use this recipe for cupcakes and it is delicious.
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Golden Layer Cake reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I always use this recipe for cupcakes and it is delicious.
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Pork Chops reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I made the Pork Chops with Mustard. It was very good but still a little dry. I think it needed a little bit more liquid.
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Whole Turkey reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I use this as the base for my Thanksgiving turkeys. I just vary the vegetables and spices.
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Basic Wild Rice reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I made it with brown rice. A very good side dish, especially with lots of butter.
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The Basics of Risotto reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

Worked out perfectly for me. There were several good ingredient ideas.
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Basic Quinoa reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I didn’t care for quinoa. It was a bit bitter. The recipe suggests serving with pesto which I think would help.
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Simple Potato Soup with Carrots reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I made the Potato and Leeks variety. It was good but could have used more seasoning.
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Cold Cucumber and Dill Soup reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

This was a delicious summer dish. I would either add more cream or less – depending on your taste for creaminess.
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Polenta and Black Beans reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: Anyone Can Cook (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

Very good and simple. Makes a lot so for 2 people I would half it.
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German-Style Turkey Sausage Skillet reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: Anyone Can Cook (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

This has become a favorite in our house. I’ve used a variety of sausages and always omit the sauerkraut.
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Skillet Pot Roast with Cherries reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: Anyone Can Cook (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

The cherries were a nice addition, but the meat was a little tough. Next time I will cook it a little longer.
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Greek-Style Chicken Skillet reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: Anyone Can Cook (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

This was a really tasty fast meal. You can substitute several different vegetables of squash variety.
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Bourbon Pecan Pie reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: River Road Recipes II (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I screwed up something on the conversion and the pie never gelled. A little too bourbon-y for me.
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Broiled Shrimp reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: River Road Recipes II (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

One of my favorite shrimp recipes. You can also cook it on the stovetop.
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Crawfish Etouffee reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: River Road Recipes II (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

Excellent – same as my mom’s recipe.
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Shirley’s Au Gratin Potatoes reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: River Road Recipes II (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

A very good basic recipe for potatoes au gratin – easy to make and quick preparation.
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Frittata reviewed by CarolK

From: The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 1st November 2009)

This recipe is easy to make and even easier to customize - I've replaced the peppers with shredded carrot for a pepper allergic friend and it's just as...
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Chick-pea Salad with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette (nohut salatasi) reviewed by wester

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

Strong flavors but well-balanced.
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Dark Chocolate and Orange Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 1st November 2009)

Makes 8 extra-large or 12 medium-sized muffins. Reduce the cooking time to 25 minutes for the smaller muffins. Increase the amount of sugar if using a...
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Grated Carrot Salad in Yogurt and Dill (yogurtlu havuç salatasi) reviewed by wester

From: Classical Turkish Cooking: Traditional Turkish Food for the American Kitchen (reviewed 31st October 2009)

Simple and good. Soft and aromatic. Easy to make. Don't grate the carrots too coarsely or they won't soften properly. I found it unnecessary to peel the...
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Lentil and Bulgur Salad (Bulgurlu mercimekli köfte) reviewed by wester

From: Classical Turkish Cooking: Traditional Turkish Food for the American Kitchen (reviewed 31st October 2009)

I don't know why this is called a salad in the title - the Turkish original says "köfte", which is a kind of meatball. These little lentil/bulgur...
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Steamed cabbage with sour cream and paprika reviewed by wester

From: More Vegetables, Please: Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes for Everyday Meals (reviewed 31st October 2009)

The sauce is very nice, but the cabbage is a bit too raw for my liking when prepared following the instructions. Next time I'd cut it in smaller pieces...
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Turnip salad reviewed by wester

From: Salads - Food Writers' Favorites (Quick & Easy Recipes) (reviewed 31st October 2009)

Pretty straightforward coleslaw recipe - except it's with turnips. The raisins are optional. The amount of mayonnaise needed is about 2 tablespoons.
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Small yellow split peas (chana dal) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey Cooks Curries (TV Cooks) (reviewed 31st October 2009)

Good dal, not too spicy, not too bland. Combine with rice and a vegetable raita.
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Chicken Marbella reviewed by Pants

From: Silver Palate Cook Book (reviewed 31st October 2009)

I cannot say enough good things about this recipe. Sure, you need to buy a few exotic things, but they're also things that will keep in your pantry, so...
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Spanish Sausage Stew reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: The International Kosher Cookbook (reviewed 31st October 2009)

This is a wonderful recipe for a spicy meat in a tomato sauce base poured over hot, cooked potatoes. Use 2 (12 oz.) packages of Polish sausage or knockwurst...
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Golden Apple Cake reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: The Spice and Spirit of Kosher-Jewish Cooking (reviewed 30th October 2009)

This is *the* best apple cake recipe. It's a family favorite that we use over and over. I just sent a copy of this recipe to my oldest son who'll probably...
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Carrot and Honey Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffin Magic (reviewed 29th October 2009)

Not quite as sweet as I expected (despite the half cup of honey), but pleasant served warm with butter. (Last made on Oct 29, 2009)
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Lentil Shepherd's Pie reviewed by andrew

From: Fresh: Seasonal Recipes Made with Local Ingredients (reviewed 29th October 2009)

There are lots of vegetarian shepherd's pie recipes out there, usually with some form of the same ingredients to make up for the ground or leftover meat...
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Lentils and Potatoes with Curry reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 29th October 2009)

This was good, and if I'd programmed in 3 1/2 stars to the site, I'd give it that. I liked his suggestion of using dried coconut to make ad hoc coconut...
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Bean and Tomato Casserole reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 29th October 2009)

A recipe deceptive in its simplicity. Although it only has a few ingredients: beans, tomatoes, onions, cheese and oregano, somehow they all combine to...
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Cinnamon and Date Scone Bread reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 25th October 2009)

I made this for a brunch, but left out the dates, and it was a real hit! When I placed the bread in the oven I still had a lot of sauce left (which was...
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Glazed Sautéed Carrots reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 25th October 2009)

Delicious and easy. Nowadays one of our standard side dishes. If you like your carrots soft, I would recommend to parboil them. If you prefer them relatively...
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Sablés Viennois reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 25th October 2009)

Very elegant cookies to be served with tea. If I remember well, though, they don’t retain their crispness very long, so don’t let them lie around for...
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Rote Grütze reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 25th October 2009)

Wonderful, typical fruit dessert from the north of Germany, Hamburg and surroundings. Light, healthy and yet sweet and puddinglishly. Serve hot or cold,...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by digifish_books

From: Sydney Food: Commemorative Edition (reviewed 25th October 2009)

Sweet and slightly chewy cookies. To add some 'body' and improve the chewy texture I may add some shredded coconut or rolled oats next time. Chopped nuts...
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Orange Cornmeal Cake reviewed by andrew

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 24th October 2009)

This is a simple, quick and very satisfying cake. The olive oil gives it a subtle fruitiness that goes well with the orange. A little sugar on top before...
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Spicy Coleslaw with Cumin-Lime Dressing reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Recipes from America's Small Farms: Fresh Ideas for the Season's Bounty (reviewed 24th October 2009)

This is a very refreshing and tangy slad, not like coleslaw at all. It brings out the taste and crunch of the cabbage really well.
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French Onion and Bacon Tart reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2008: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (reviewed 22nd October 2009)

Superlative. For me, this combines some of my favourite ingredients delightfully. The crust, which with tarts can be problematic, is simplified and worked...
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Master Recipe for Hash Browns reviewed by andrew

From: The Best Vegetable Recipes (Best Recipe Classics) (reviewed 22nd October 2009)

These are quite good, but they're so close in character to roesti (which Cook's Illustrated has a fantastic recipe for) that I don't bother to make them...
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Master Recipe for Home Fries reviewed by andrew

From: The Best Vegetable Recipes (Best Recipe Classics) (reviewed 22nd October 2009)

Simple, straightforward recipe that works, like many Cooks Illustrated basics/classics. I think the definition of what a home fry is varies, as I'd always...
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Cauliflower in the Polish style reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 22nd October 2009)

A nice different way of cooking cauliflower, adding some crispness without becoming overly complicated.
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Crécy soup reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 22nd October 2009)

A bit bland. Probably good baby food.
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Stuffed cabbage in the Trôo style reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 22nd October 2009)

Peasant cooking. Plain, simple, delicious. It does need two hours in the oven.
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Turnips à la Comtesse reviewed by wester

From: Great Food Without Fuss: Simple Recipes from the Best Cooks (reviewed 21st October 2009)

This is quite a nice way to serve turnips. If the turnips are older, the cooking time should be doubled.
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Red Wine Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 20th October 2009)

2 tbsp gravy wasn’t enough to produce a smooth mixture with the flour, and 560ml of broth was far too much liquid to add (of wine there can never be...
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Braised Fennel reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 20th October 2009)

Easy and delicious side dish you could serve any time of the year.
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Minted Peas reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 20th October 2009)

Easy and quick side dish you could serve any time of the year.
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