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Tomatoes, Potatoes & Vermouth with Basil Creme Fraiche reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 25th April 2017)

My daughter fell in love with this potato dish and the rest of us enjoyed it as well. I think I'll be making both of these recipes again and again. I...
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Tuna and Orzo Salad with Parmesan & Basil reviewed by southerncooker

From: Eating in the Middle: A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook (reviewed 25th April 2017)

I made this for my work lunches this week as well as some for my daughter to take home for her lunches. Loaded with colors and very flavorful. Delicious...
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Leek & Feta Omelet with Sumac reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 27th April 2017)

I made a half recipe for my breakfast one morning and it was delicious. I didn't have the optional sumac. This was delicious. Loved the leeks and feta...
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Summer Grain Bowl with Browned Corn, Black Beans, Chiles and Arugula reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dinner: Changing the Game (reviewed 27th April 2017)

Made a half recipe for daughter and I for supper one night. I had some Kamut that we've never tried before and decided to use that for the grain. This...
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New York Take-Out Noodles with Cucumbers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 29th April 2017)

Delicious, even hubby thought so. I made a half recipe for him and I. I didn't put the cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts on his. He hates cilantro and...
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Slow Cooker Steak Tips with Mushrooms reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 29th April 2017)

Made this for supper one night and it was a hit for the whole family. Loved that it was ready when I got home from work just had to thicken up the gravy....
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Slow Cooker Holiday Ham reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 29th April 2017)

I made this one for Easter. My ham was to big for my slow cooker so I put it in the oven on 350 for a few hours. Turned out delicious.
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Goat Cheese & Roast Grape Tartine reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 1st May 2017)

My daughter and I fell in love with this recipe. I loved the flavors of goat cheese, black pepper, roasted grapes and olive oil on toasted sourdough bread.
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Chorizo Pork Burgers with Grilled Honey Onions and Manchego reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dinner: Changing the Game (reviewed 1st May 2017)

Son adored this burger without the grilled onions. Daughter and I loved it with the onions and son in law enjoyed it plain. I used my grill pan for this...
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Pescado en Salsa Verde (Fish in Green Sauce) reviewed by kateq

From: A Taste of Old Cuba: More Than 150 Recipes for Delicious, Authentic, and Traditional Dishes (reviewed 3rd May 2017)

This recipe is amazing. The fish is ready to serve in half an hour and it's totally delicious. In addition it is a most forgiving and flexible recipe....
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Banana Beignets reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2017)

Thursday night I was craving something sweet. I realized I had everything to make the these. They were delicious. Was a little leery of the white pepper...
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Cream Cheese Icing reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2017)

This cream cheese icing was delicious and unusual in that it contains black peppercorns ground, cloves and cardamon. It made the carrot cake from page...
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Green Bean Verakka reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2017)

Really enjoyed these green beans even son liked and son in law too. Hubby was only one who didn't like them. He said be better cooked longer. They went...
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Southern-Style Pork Vindaloo and Green Bean Verakka with Cardamom Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2017)

All these recipes together made a delicious meal. Everyone enjoyed but hubby.
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Sour Cream Pancakes with Roasted Blueberries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 8th May 2017)

I substituted strawberries for the blueberries since hubby doesn't enjoy cooked blueberries. Son just ate his pancakes with Maple syrup. These pancakes...
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Easy Homemade Marzipan or Almond Paste reviewed by kateq

From: The Daring Gourmet (reviewed 14th May 2017)

Another great alternative to store-bought almond paste. This one requires access to almond flour. If you have that, you are on your way to great almond...
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Marcus's Turkey Kheema Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 16th May 2017)

Daughter and I enjoyed this twist of adding garam masala to sloppy joes.
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Cinnamon Biscuit Bramble Cobbler and Cream reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 17th May 2017)

Who doesn't love a good berry cobbler? What made this recipe special to me was the very crunchy raw sugar topping. It was the perfect complement to the...
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Bright Fruit Salad Topped with Seasoned Shrimp and Cardamom Honey Lime Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 17th May 2017)

This was my favorite dish prepared from this cookbook. A rich assortment of fruit (and a bit of greens), an amazing dressing, and shrimp seemed a natural...
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Mint Masala Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 17th May 2017)

Its a fair bit of chopping, but you will be richly rewarded for your work. This made one of the best whole roasted chicken I have had in a looooong time....
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Kinda, Sorta Patatas Bravas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 19th May 2017)

These were delicious. I made a double recipe since there were going to be 5 hungry adults eating these. I didn't double the sauce though since I knew...
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Crispy Hominy + Cheddar Fritters reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 19th May 2017)

In the food52 cookbook club on FB where we are cooking from this book for May, I read where some others had trouble with these falling apart while frying....
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Pork and Bok Choy Stir-Fry reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Living (reviewed 19th May 2017)

We made this and served over rice as suggested. Tasty, quick and easy work night meal. Hardest part is cutting the tenderloin into thin strips and the...
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Ribs with Gochujang, Fish Sauce + Honey reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 21st May 2017)

These ribs were fantastic. Loved by all the rib lovers in the family and even daughter who isn't a big rib fan liked them. I thought I'd messed them up...
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Oven-dried Grapes reviewed by friederike

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 21st May 2017)

These are brilliant! I've just had a few right from the oven (they're not even done yet), but they taste great! Juicy, sweet, floral, way better than any...
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Quick Tellicherry Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 22nd May 2017)

I made these biscuits for our Sunday breakfast. They are quick and easy and I had all ingredients on hand as I always have butter, buttermilk, self-rising...
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Tin-Foil Kale + Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 22nd May 2017)

Made this for daughter and I as we both love kale. I made in oven instead of on the grill but this would make a great grilled side. I did forget to squeeze...
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A Nice Lasagna reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 23rd May 2017)

Always let my children pick their birthday supper. Son usually picks my lasagna. This year I talked him into trying thus lasagna. We all agreed it was...
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Country Ham Smothered Cabbage reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 24th May 2017)

I love cooked cabbage and this version was delicious. I only made half recipe for two since hubby and I were the only ones eating. I made some cornbread...
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Garden Meatloaf reviewed by kateq

From: Ciao Italia with Maryann Esposito (reviewed 26th May 2017)

Total comfort food! I loved this--and it's really quite healthy. I made a few changes (I used all beef--extra lean---instead of a beef/pork combo) but...
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Blueberry Lime Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 28th May 2017)

We all loved these except hubby who doesn't enjoy cooked blueberries in any form. Son-in-law enjoyed them so much he asked for a second one and I sent...
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Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Chili Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sweet Paul (reviewed 28th May 2017)

Made a serving of this recipe for my lunch one day. I love savoury sweet potato recipes and many versions of sweet potato fries. These were amazing. Enjoyed...
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Apricot and Red Lentil Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: Samarkand: Recipes & Stories from Central Asia & The Caucasus (reviewed 28th May 2017)

Simple but substantial. I tried a version with lamb as mentioned but found I prefer the vegetarian version. Only had dried thyme, not fresh so I added...
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Tonnarelli al Granchio e Rucola—Tonnarelli with Crab and Rocket reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 28th May 2017)

An instant favorite. I made a halfish recipe. Easy and quick to assemble; the only fussy part is peeling and seeding tomatoes. Very pretty with the colors...
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Berry + Buttermilk Cobbler reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 29th May 2017)

I got some nice rhubarb from our local Farmer's Market and some fresh, almost local strawberries from our local supermarket so I decided to make this despite...
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Spinach Artichoke Dip reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 31st May 2017)

I took the easy way--put frozen chopped spinach in a pyrex casserole and thawed in the microwave. Then added all the other ingredients (went with garlic...
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Asparagus Mimosa reviewed by southerncooker

From: Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 3rd June 2017)

The capers, olive oil, and boiled egg complement the asparagus in this dish. I would make this one again.
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Two-Tomato Jam reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 3rd June 2017)

Definitely a keeper. Not sure why this is a jam rather than a chutney. By either name, it's already a favorite.
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Pasta Pentimento reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Together: Recipes and Recollections (reviewed 4th June 2017)

Half recipe for our main meal -- an instant favorite. A big hit. This is in Feibleman's part, in a little section titled "Food of a Hospital Patient",...
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Skewered Chicken and Shrimp over Greens reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

I made a double recipe of this one and grilled it on the charcoal grill. This recipe uses two of the magnificent seven recipes - Red Wine Vinaigrette p....
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Tuna Salad Wrap reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

Made this one for daughter and my lunch. Delicious. I used one of the variations and subbed canned chicken breast for the tuna. For the mixed herbs I used...
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Red Wine Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

This is one of the magnificent seven recipes and it also uses one more of those seven - Garlic Puree p. 141. I did add a pinch of sugar to this as it was...
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Garlic Confit reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

Easy to make as you place all ingredients in heavy bottomed oven proof pot and cover then place in oven for about 50 minutes. This is one of the magnificent...
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Garlic Puree reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

This is made from the garlic confit - one of the magnificent seven. I only made a small amount to use in some of the other recipes.
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

Another of the magnificent seven and is used in many of the other recipes but tastes good on it's own as well.
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Greek Turkey Burgers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

Made these for daughter and I and beef burgers for the guys. They were hard to get to hold together and we lost two in the grill. I pan fried the other...
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Cucumber Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 5th June 2017)

I made 1/4 of this recipe since the recipe makes such a large amount. I needed some for the Greek Burgers p. 45. This one uses some of the Garlic Confit...
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Yogurt with Berries and Seeds reviewed by southerncooker

From: Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (reviewed 7th June 2017)

I made this twice already for my breakfast. I used sunflower and chia for the seeds, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries for the berries and added...
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Antipasto Chopped Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food52 Mighty Salads: 60 New Ways to Turn Salad into Dinner--and Make-Ahead Lunches, Too (reviewed 7th June 2017)

Made this for our supper the other night. We all enjoyed it. Perfect for a hot night. Love the artichoke dill dressing. This salad consists of ingredients...
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Lemony Greek Pasta Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food52 Mighty Salads: 60 New Ways to Turn Salad into Dinner--and Make-Ahead Lunches, Too (reviewed 7th June 2017)

Love that you can make this ahead for work lunches and it's delicious. I made a batch of this and gave my daughter half for her lunches. Taking mine to...
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Peaches in White Wine and Basil reviewed by friederike

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 9th June 2017)

Excellent! Easy and very, very delicious. We also used this dish to finish various bits of white wine - worked like a charm! We had plenty of sauce leftover,...
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Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 17th June 2017)

This was rich and delicious. Super simple to make and comes together quickly. I added some smoked paprika and a dash of garlic salt.
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Scott's Roasted Cod, Arrocina Beans, Chorizo and Pádron Peppers reviewed by friederike

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 18th June 2017)

Several things went wrong for us: the beans never cooked properly, there weren't enough of them, the garlic ended up being burnt, the chorizo was too strong...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th June 2017)

So easy to make - you don't even need a bowl. Slightly crunchy cookie base but made with not so much sugar. By using all rhubarb - its tart - and delicious. I...
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Roasted and Fresh Tomato Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 3rd July 2017)

I substituted Smoked Gouda for the Fontina. I also omitted the caramelized onions since son doesn't like cooked onions. I try to try new tomato pies each...
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Watermelon Wedges with Lime Salt reviewed by southerncooker

From: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 3rd July 2017)

I usually just eat my watermelon unadorned but this was really good and refreshing.
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Sloppy Joe Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 3rd July 2017)

Daughter made these for us and they were delicious.
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Chicken Breasts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 3rd July 2017)

A technique, not a recipe. This link gives instructions for how to cook chicken breasts so they come out moist. I used it for breasts that were intended...
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Best Cocoa Brownies reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th July 2017)

This is a simple recipe that folks seem to enjoy. Richer than any chocolate cake and certainly not dry, these have a slightly fudgy texture without being...
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Jacked-up Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th July 2017)

Love this simple recipe. I used 4 smallish bananas, generous 3/4 cup brown sugar, and the optional bourbon. The loaf was moist with great banana flavor....
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Gemelli ai Fagiolini reviewed by kaye16

From: Geometry of Pasta (reviewed 7th July 2017)

To me, this was surprisingly good. Two thirds of the green beans (haricots verts here) are cooked then puréed with cream, cinnamon, and a bit of garlic....
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Diner Style Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 7th July 2017)

These are great- a delicious pancake with a little stretch. Will def make these again and may experiment using a combination of flours.
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Best Cocoa Brownies reviewed by kalamansi

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 7th July 2017)

I made these because I had to improvise; I had planned to use a different brownie recipe but had forgotten to get chocolate squares. I did have good...
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Frozen Mint Lemonade reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 9th July 2017)

Super Refreshing! And a simple recipe - lemon juice, sugar, mint, and ice. I wish I had a blender that was better suited for crushing ice, but a bit...
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Deep Dish Pizza Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 10th July 2017)

This is an excellent option when you want deep dish pizza in a hurry. The dough has good flavor and is very easy to work with. I would say this makes...
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Grilled Red Pepper Strips with Pomegranate and Cumin reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes (reviewed 14th July 2017)

A really tasty little salad. We're not bell pepper fans, but this worked for us both. I used harissa for the red pepper paste. It would be especially...
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Green and yellow beans with sesame seed sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: Cooks Garden 135 Recipes/Expert Growing Advice (reviewed 15th July 2017)

This recipe is great! I love the sauce used on the green beans and use it with all sorts of vegetables, from cucumber and carrots to snow peas and sugar...
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Nigel Slater's peas with olive oil and mint reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Wednesday Chef (reviewed 15th July 2017)

Everyone should try this recipe! It uses frozen peas, has very few ingredients, and works well every time. It's delicious; I make it just as written...
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Crostini - pea and broad bean purée with pecorino reviewed by Kestrel

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 15th July 2017)

A great recipe from Mr Oliver, I use just the peas and omit the broad beans since I never have them. Great on bread as suggested but also with fish, noodles,...
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Watermelon Lemonade Sorbet reviewed by hipcook

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 16th July 2017)

I've tried to make sorbets before, and consistently come out with a granita at best and a frozen block of flavored ice at worst. But the instruction earlier...
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Swirled Berry Yogurt Popsicles reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th July 2017)

These feel pretty decadent for popsicles! They are wonderfully creamy but refreshing. I used blueberries and fat free greek yogurt.
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Jacked-up Banana Bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th July 2017)

I also love this recipe. It's convenient since it uses no dairy products (helpful if you've run out of them). I use olive oil for the butter and switch...
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Socca reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 17th July 2017)

A really good recipe for socca, one of my lunch time favourites, especially in the winter. I make half the recipe in a smaller cast iron skillet. Preheating...
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Braised Squid With Tomato, Harissa, and Olives reviewed by friederike

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 21st July 2017)

This was brilliant! Easy to prepare and delicious to eat, and with the squid an impressive dish to boot!
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Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 22nd July 2017)

Loved this crust with the tomato pie. I made a whole recipe so I'd have one crust to put in my freezer. Can't wait to try it with our favorite tomato pie...
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Quick Mongolian Beef stir-fry reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 23rd July 2017)

Quick and easy weeknight meal. Delicious too. Served over brown rice. I used Uncle Bens precooked brown rice in a microwave bag. Instead of all red bell...
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Peanut sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 27th July 2017)

Such an easy sauce using primarily pantry staples. I omit garlic and I often use powdered ginger. I also use black rice vinegar. It's versatile and adaptable....
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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 28th July 2017)

ultimate chocolate chip cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 28th July 2017)

http://www.marthastewart.com/313548/ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies These turned out great! I swapped in white whole wheat for half the flour. Scoops...
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Sofrito reviewed by kateq

From: Daisy Cooks: Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World (reviewed 7th August 2017)

With the exception of culantro (not to be found here), I made this as written, right down to freezing it in small portions. As a base for sauces, soups,...
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Kale and Chorizo Soup (Caldo Verde) reviewed by kateq

From: Daisy Cooks: Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World (reviewed 7th August 2017)

So easy and so good! I had Daisy's sofrito in the freezer, some chorizo from D'Artagnan, homemade chicken stock, and half a batch of collard greens and...
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Meatballs (Albondigas) reviewed by kateq

From: Daisy Cooks: Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World (reviewed 7th August 2017)

What's not to love? Classic meatball latinized--the sofrito and the rub add a kind of magical re-orientation. Meatballs and sauce which are so similar...
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"Gypy's Arm" (Jelly Roll with Guava Cream Filling) Brazo de Gitano) reviewed by kateq

From: Daisy Cooks: Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World (reviewed 7th August 2017)

Eons ago in college, Cuban friends introduced me to the joys of guava and queso blanco--in New York it was cream cheese combined with guava paste on crackers...
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Stewed Collard Greens with Ham Hock reviewed by kateq

From: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 7th August 2017)

Until now, my stewed greens experience was limited to the mustard greens in a beloved Burmese restaurant and spinach in almost any form. I decided to...
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Perfect Rice with Herb Butter reviewed by kateq

From: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 7th August 2017)

I have a beautiful Charleston Rice Pot. I have a great little rice cooker. Now I've made rice in the easiest way imaginable and it was perfect. Bring...
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Classic Lobster Bisque reviewed by kateq

From: Lobster at Home (reviewed 9th August 2017)

What a fine use for lobster shells (such a bonus--eat lobster and get the makings of lobster soup)!. This soup is a triumph. The smells while it cooks...
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Lemon Rosemary Salt (Sale al Limone e Rosmarino) reviewed by kateq

From: Italian Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 9th August 2017)

An excellent herbal salt. Great flavor and scent. Very easy. A great condiment to keep on your shelf and a great gift.
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Basic Flaky Pie Crust reviewed by kateq

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th August 2017)

This is excellent--comes together in seconds in the food processor, rolls out with no trouble, bakes beautifully and tastes great. It's wonderful all-purpose...
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Slow Cooker Ratatouille reviewed by kateq

From: Washington Post (reviewed 21st August 2017)

I can't get over how easy this is and how good it is! I've made Ratatouille the traditntal way, one vegetable at a time, lots and lots of oil and it's...
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Basic Pesto reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 21st August 2017)

Just what the title says---the basic pesto, which one can alter by adding salt or lemon or using a different cheese or nut or adding other greens. But...
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Steamed Eggplant reviewed by kaye16

From: Key to Chinese Cooking (reviewed 21st August 2017)

Very easy and delicious. A nice side for Hunan Beef with Cumin.
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Hunan Beef with Cumin reviewed by kaye16

From: The New York Times (reviewed 21st August 2017)

Really tasty. Two of us ate all of it, with a side of Steamed Eggplant. Didn't really measure the oil, but think I used a bit less than asked. The beef...
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Buckwheat Crepes with Ham, Cheese and Egg (Galettes Completes) reviewed by Kestrel

From: My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 27th August 2017)

Very nice and easy to make. Buckwheat crepes were made ahead, and the assembly was quick. I made mine vegetarian omitting the ham and using some pre cooked...
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Buckwheat Rolls with Seaweed Butter (Galette au Sarrasin au Beurre aux Algues) reviewed by Kestrel

From: My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 27th August 2017)

Made the crepes without the seaweed butter. Very easy, good taste. Added 1 tbsp olive oil to the batter, made as regular crepes in the blender. These can...
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Egyptian Spiced Nut Mix (Dukkah) reviewed by Kestrel

From: My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 27th August 2017)

Easy to make and good. Used it on grains and lentils as well as egg dishes. I used my spice grinder to do the peppercorns and corriander seeds and put...
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Roasted Citrus-Brined Chicken with Pan-Toasted Croutons reviewed by kateq

From: Floyd Cardoz: Flavorwalla: Big Flavor. Bold Spices. A New Way to Cook the Foods You Love. (reviewed 1st September 2017)

I came across this in Food & Wine and loved the idea of the croutons. I made it and had only a few quibbles. I then realized I had the chef's book...
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Blackberry Yogurt Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: San Francisco Chronicle Recipes (reviewed 1st September 2017)

At first glance--a standard quick bread--but then there's the addition of just enough cornmeal and a generous hit of lemon rind which, with the yogurt,...
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Blueberry streusel bars reviewed by Kestrel

From: Everyday Whole Grains: 175 New Recipes from Amaranth to Wild Rice, Includes Every Ancient Grain (reviewed 3rd September 2017)

Loved these bars. Sweet enough without being too sweet. I subbed a combination of spelt, rice flour, all purpose and sorghum flour for the whole wheat...
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Blueberry streusel bars reviewed by Kestrel

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 4th September 2017)

Loved these bars. Sweet enough without being too sweet. I subbed a combination of spelt, rice flour, all purpose and sorghum flour for the whole wheat...
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Fried Tomatoes reviewed by hipcook

From: The Taste of Country Cooking: 30th Anniversary Edition (reviewed 11th September 2017)

I love fried tomatoes (especially fried green tomatoes), but my results have been decidedly hit-or-miss. Three small things will make this my go-to recipe....
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