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Corn and Tomato Salad with Torn Croutons reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 17th September 2018)

Loved this raw corn salad. The torn croutons were delicious and I'll be making them again. I got a variety of small tomatoes of different colors to go...
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Torn Croutons reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 17th September 2018)

These are delicious as a snack on in other recipes.
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Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Garlic, Citrus and Cilantro reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes (reviewed 17th September 2018)

Today from Dining In p. 230 I made Slow-roasted pork shoulder with garlic, citrus, and cilantro. I did omit the cilantro since some family members are...
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Quick Weeknight Fish Stew with Olives reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes (reviewed 17th September 2018)

Mussels are often hard to find here, but I lucked up and found a pound of precooked frozen ones at our local market for a very reasonable price. I added...
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Pork Stew with Olives, Anchovies, Cilantro, and White Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 23rd September 2018)

Yup, we liked this. I made a half recipe, which should have 6; was a bit short on meat. It served two, but not very generously. We were thinking it would...
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Big Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 23rd September 2018)

Yes, very good beans. I happened to have some gigantes on hand. DH loves them, every since we first had them in Spain. Made up a half recipe of this to...
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Grandma's Paprika Pork Cutlets (Omas Paprika-Schweinekotelett) reviewed by hipcook

From: The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites (reviewed 24th September 2018)

Nice approach; went over well with my family. Very similar to a paprikash, but I've not had pork served that way. I also like the more rustic sauce you...
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Buttermilk-Chive Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 25th September 2018)

Loved these and easy to start in food processor. Then I used them to make the breakfast sandwiches on page 19
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Buttermilk-Chive Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 25th September 2018)

These were amazing. I added the sauteed arugula and onions to mine but put cheese instead on hubbys and sons. I used her tip for making the slow scrambled...
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Cool Ranch Taco Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 25th September 2018)

This one has an unusual dressing for a taco salad and doesn't call for cheese. It uses Cool Ranch Doritos hence the name. Daughter and I love cheese and...
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Sleepytime Stew & Cream Cheese Smashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 25th September 2018)

This was hit at my house. I scooped out some potatoes for my son in law before adding the cream cheese since he isn't a fan. Never had beans in a beef...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 30th September 2018)

Joining the crowd, we really liked these. I used grenailles, sort of oblong new potatoes, cut in half long ways, about half what was required. Made in...
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Moroccan Green Pepper Salad—Felfla Mechouia reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 30th September 2018)

We really loved this salad of roasted green bell peppers. The recipe serves two very generously, especially considering that I had only medium bell peppers,...
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Parmesan minestrone with chili mayo toasts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 1st October 2018)

Daughter and I loved this soup. The cup of parmesan really adds flavor. I used Ditalini since that's what I had on hand. I used more than called for since...
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Chili Mayo Toasts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 1st October 2018)

Delicious with the Parmesan Minestrone. Instead of making the chili oil from the book I used some store hot chili oil.
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Crispy bacon & sweet pickle patty melts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 1st October 2018)

I was a little afraid of the sweet pickle relish in this one since son doesn't enjoy sweet relish but he said it was good in these. We also enjoyed the...
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Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Ricotta and Basil reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 3rd October 2018)

I love this, not least because of its versatility. First I made it pretty much as written, using canned beans and pesto (made earlier and frozen without...
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Chickpea Vegetable Soup with Parmesan, Rosemary and Lemon reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 3rd October 2018)

Great soup! I cheated by using canned beans and compensated with the addition of minced onions. Otherwise, followed instructions. The result is good...
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Pear, Ginger & Olive Oil Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Golden: Sweet & Savory Baked Delights from the Ovens of London's Honey & Co. (reviewed 4th October 2018)

This is really a knockout on all levels. It looks beautiful; it smells fabulous and it tastes terrific. I ended up with one beautiful loaf and one cute...
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Cabbage and Leek Gratin reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Suppers from Deborah Madison's Kitchen (reviewed 4th October 2018)

Cabbages and leeks. Sounds like something really simple. Yes, but very tasty and very satisfying. I made the plain recipe. Will reheat the leftovers topped...
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Crispy-coasted oven-roasted sweet potato wedges reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 5th October 2018)

My supper tonight Crispy-Coated Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges. Crispy and delicious but soft in the middle. I actually like mine a little firmer in...
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Cheesy knife-&-fork meatball subs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 6th October 2018)

Took about an hour to cook but delicious. Had a lot of sauce left over and a couple meatballs. I froze it and it will add some more meat and maybe some...
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Meatloaf with tomato-habanero gravy reviewed by southerncooker

From: Turnip Greens & Tortillas: A Mexican Chef Spices Up the Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th October 2018)

The gravy wasn't as spicy as I expected since you use a habanero in the tomato gravy. This was delicious and I served it as suggested with green beans...
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Shake & Bake Chicken with Hot Honey reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 9th October 2018)

Amazing! Son and I loved it. The chicken was good without the honey too but the spicy honey bumped up several notches. I bought leg quarters and cut them...
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Hot Honey reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 9th October 2018)

Son said that this spicy hot honey would be good on chicken nuggets too. Honey and red pepper flakes heated up then allowed to simmer and cooled back down.
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Jalapeño Parmesan-crusted grilled cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 10th October 2018)

My jalapeno was super spicy but this was still very good. Son sliced the jalapeno really thin for me. He can stand more heat than I can and he really loved...
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Very Spicy, Delicious Chickpeas reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 14th October 2018)

Easy and extra delicious. Pretty fast too. We'll get 4 servings out of this. (Advertised as 4-6 servings.) With 1/2 tsp cayenne (the max specified), tasty...
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Crusted Roast Rump Steak with Crispy Speckled Onions Rings reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 16th October 2018)

Two parts to this recipe, the meat and the onion rings. I've never made onion rings before and was surprised how easy and how tasty they were. The rings...
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Bacony Clam Chowder reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 17th October 2018)

I used mushroom broth instead of vegetable broth. The cayenne, although a small amount, gave it a nice little kick. This was a delicious version of clam...
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Best Damn Borracho Beans reviewed by jenncc

From: Genius Kitchen (reviewed 21st October 2018)

Terrific pot of beans! The quick soak method used here was very successful and produced tender beans in a fraction of the time. The broth was very tasty...
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Shell pasta salad with salmon and green beans reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Lighthearted cookbook (reviewed 21st October 2018)

A great salad that is substantial enough to have as a meal. I have made it as written but here are my current changes...I use some mayo and yogurt instead...
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Cheesy spicy breakfast hash reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 22nd October 2018)

These were really good. The broth cooked off so the potatoes got a nice crisp on them. Instead of the runny fried eggs I served it with the Garlic bacon...
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Pepper's garlicky bacon scramble reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 22nd October 2018)

I used thick cut black pepper bacon in this recipe. Son and I enjoyed the bacon and garlic in this. It was a nice accompaniment to the Cheesy Spicy Breakfast...
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Philly French dip sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 23rd October 2018)

This was a super tender French Dip due to the New York Strip. I was skeptical about the cheese dip but it was a tasty addition to a French dip sandwich.
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Grilled pork bánh mì sandwiches with quick pickles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 28th October 2018)

This sandwich was amazing. I know I'll be making these again. Son doesn't like much cilantro but can stand a little, so he just added a few leaves on...
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Green Pozole with Chicken reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th October 2018)

I dirtied almost every dish in the house but this was worth it! I started with half homemade chicken broth and half water, 3 medium size chicken breast...
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Salt and Vinegar Oven Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 29th October 2018)

My family loves salt and vinegar potato chips me not so much but I did love these fries and I also enjoyed the ones I made from Nigella's last cookbook....
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Shabby sheik hummus reviewed by redjanet

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 29th October 2018)

I thought I would miss the tahini in this but I didn't at all. I used sweet smoked paprika and cumin and left out the cayenne pepper as I don't like things...
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Roast Chicken Legs with Lots of Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 29th October 2018)

This is simple to throw together and infinitely adaptable! I threw in some large-ish cauliflower florets and an extra squeeze of lemon and it was terrific....
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Tamarind Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 31st October 2018)

Made this with salmon. It was delicious. And not too hard really. But you probably need two skillets, one for the fish and one for the sauce.
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Whole Potatoes with Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 31st October 2018)

Very good. Easy to make. Two of us ate all the recipe listed as 2-4.
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Salted Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 4th November 2018)

If you don't like sesame or tahini these are not for you,that said I thought they were great! The texture of this cookie is perfect - chewy and moist...
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Simple Crusty Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 6th November 2018)

This is brilliant! So easy and the results are remarkable. I found the proportions to be just a little off--the dough is a little too wet--but easily...
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roasted carrot soup reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 6th November 2018)

Great soup! I collected all the odds and ends from the vegetable drawer and put them to simmer in a pot of water with some peppercorns and herbs. Went...
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Ultimate chilli reviewed by redjanet

From: BOSH!: Simple Recipes. Amazing Food. All Plants. The Fastest-Selling Vegan Cookbook Ever (reviewed 6th November 2018)

This took a little bit longer than I anticipated to prep, but it was completely worth it for such amazing flavour. I loved using minced mushroom instead...
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Herb-Butter Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook (reviewed 9th November 2018)

My first recipe from Everyday Dorie, Herb-butter Chicken p. 123. So moist and delicious. My chicken was almost 6 1/2 pounds but was the smallest one I...
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Peanut Butter Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 9th November 2018)

Made this cake for daughter's birthday. Since son in law doesn't enjoy cream cheese I used Joy the Baker's Salted Peanut Butter Frosting. Cake was moist...
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Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Gimme Some Oven (reviewed 9th November 2018)

We made this one in the instant pot. So delicious and warming on a cool fall night. Loaded with veggies.
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The Cheese-Maker's Mac and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 9th November 2018)

Made this cheese loaded mac and cheese for daughter's birthday. Delicious. The Ritz crackers was an interesting topping but delicious. I was a bit skeptical...
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Potato Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 11th November 2018)

This is a soft, fluffy, white bread 100 times better than any grocery store variety. I halved the recipe, but accidentally added the full amount of salt...
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Grain-Free Tahini Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 11th November 2018)

This is addictive! Perfect salty-sweet balance and not overwhelming in tahini flavor (I will add more next time). I used the oat addition variation subbing...
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Cream Cheese Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 12th November 2018)

These have been on my "To Make" list for a while and I wish I had made them much, much sooner! This recipe makes the most of 5 simple ingredients- butter,...
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Cream Cheese Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Food52 Baking: 60 Sensational Treats You Can Pull Off in a Snap (Food52 Works) (reviewed 12th November 2018)

These have been on my "To Make" list for a while and I wish I had made them much, much sooner! This recipe makes the most of 5 simple ingredients- butter,...
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Sheet-pan supper: balsamic chicken with baby potatoes and mushrooms reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook (reviewed 13th November 2018)

I made a recipe and a half of this to feed my hungry family. I did omit the rosemary since couple members don't enjoy it and used baby bella mushrooms...
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Salmon Burgers reviewed by kaye16

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 14th November 2018)

Instant favorite. It does seem unfortunate to blitz some perfectly lovely fresh salmon, but these are the best salmon patties ever. Didn't serve with a...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Warm Honey Glaze reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 15th November 2018)

This was a very pleasant surprise. I wanted to do something new with my brussels and this proved to be a keeper! I was worried that the glaze would be...
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No Fail Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 15th November 2018)

This is a very good roast chicken, not all that different from my usual, but very tasty none the less. It is special because the method of cooking - partially...
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 19th November 2018)

This was so good. A perfect fall meal. We ate it with some Bourbon Roast Pork with apples and onions and Sweet Potato Biscuits but it would have been delicious...
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Bourbon Roasted Pork Loin reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook (reviewed 19th November 2018)

This was delicious. I know she says in the book not to use the good bourbon but all I had was Woodford Reserve so that's what I used. I marinated for about...
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Banana-Ginger Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 19th November 2018)

Made a half recipe of this as a go-with for Jamaican Burgers. It made a huge amount, probaby 3cups, rather than 2-1/4cups as suggested in the recipe. Easy...
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Jamaican Burgers reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 19th November 2018)

Excellent veggie burger. Served as patties, without buns. Served with Banana-Ginger Chutney.
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Black and Blue Cajun Chicken Sandwich reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 19th November 2018)

Quick, easy, and really delicious. I wouldn't call this a snack, it's a full meal. Doesn't especially need to be served in bread; just the chicken and...
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Blistered Green Beans with Garlic and Miso reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd November 2018)

I thought this was a wonderful addition to the Thanksgiving table. I always look for something with a little punch of acid or heat to add to the meal...
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Meta Given's Pumpkin Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 23rd November 2018)

This was a creamy, rich and delicious filling! I will admit I added a tiny bit of cloves and since I used the whole can of pumpkin (a little more than...
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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 24th November 2018)

This came out juicy and delicious. I set the breast over some carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic. The lemony herbal rub made for excellent flavor on...
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French Toast for One or Two reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 24th November 2018)

Loved this! Made with homemade potato bread cut 3/4 inch thick. I soaked a little longer than Joy does (I like it custardy throughout). Great sprinkled...
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Spicy Sweet Potato Casserole reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 25th November 2018)

These were a big hit at Thanksgiving dinner. The chipotle powder and garlic help cut through the richness. If you're looking for a spicy savory alternative...
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Alice B. Toklas's Veal and Pork Loaf reviewed by kaye16

From: Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food (reviewed 30th November 2018)

This is an outstanding meatloaf. - It's a trifle salty. Think I'll use only 1/2tsp next time. - I didn't need the extra 1 cup of beef juice at the end....
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Autumn pumpkin seed bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 4th December 2018)

Rose well and bread was nicely spiced. I used one medium sized sweet potato and made the larger sized loaf. I sometimes leave out the spices for a more...
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Orzo with Olives, Broccoli, and Basil reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 7th December 2018)

A very satisfying meal. Why is orzo so nice in the mouth? The two of us ate all of this as a main. Probably the pasta could be reduced to 7-8oz. Otherwise...
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Best Cutout Sugar Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 13th December 2018)

These are indeed great cut-outs. The dough seemed a bit sticky at first but after some time in the fridge it was easy to work with, and flavor was excellent....
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 17th December 2018)

I am not a big chocolate chip cookie fan but these were well received by everyone who tasted them. I made them a bit larger than called for and used the...
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Pumpkin Lasagna with Ricotta and Swiss chard reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 18th December 2018)

There are a fair number of steps to complete this, but they are well worth it. The balance between the sweetness of the pumpkin and the savory nature...
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Chicken and Rice, Street Cart Style reviewed by kalamansi

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 19th December 2018)

Penne au Gratin reviewed by kateq

From: Jacques Pepin's Kitchen: Encore With Claudine (reviewed 21st December 2018)

This is a fabulous version of good ol mac'n cheese. Unlike my mother's which is loaded with butter (wonderfully delicious and frighteningly fattening),...
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Fish on a Bed of Potatoes, Onions and Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 21st December 2018)

DH says 5, so 5 it is. I served two, with two swordfish steaks totalling about 450g. Made a halfish recipe. Used a long cup of canned tomato bits (deseeded)...
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 24th December 2018)

These were a favorite on the Christmas Cookie platter. I mixed mine by hand easily and stuffed some with peanut butter filling. I was pleased with how...
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Chocolate banana muffins reviewed by Kestrel

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 27th December 2018)

A great recipe that uses store cupboard ingredients and is easy to make. A good way to use up overripe bananas and they freeze well too.
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Pain d'Epices Spice Blend reviewed by kateq

From: The Daring Gourmet (reviewed 31st December 2018)

An excellent blend for spiced quick breads, muffins, etc.
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The Original Kentucky Whiskey Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Cakes (Maida Heatter's Classic Library) (reviewed 3rd January 2019)

For years, I made this cake every Christmas--in one big cake, in numerous mini bundt cakes. It made me addicted to bourbon raisins, a jar of which is...
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Fresh Corn Cornbread reviewed by jenncc

From: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes From Our Kitchen (reviewed 3rd January 2019)

This is a delicious, decadent cornbread. I skimped slightly on the sugar and did not use the optional honey topping but did add the frozen (thawed) corn....
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Von Diaz’s Pork Tenderloin Pernil Style reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 9th January 2019)

Great, simple dish. I marinated for a day and a half and the meat was moist and flavorful. Mine hit the 145 degree mark at about 20 minutes (my tenderloin...
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Creamy Chipotle and Italian Sausage Lasagna reviewed by kaye16

From: The recipe rebel (reviewed 14th January 2019)

Pretty darn good stuff. A half recipe made four servings. - Used home-made Italian sausage. - Used two "tablets" of frozen spinach, thawed; it looked...
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Hideg Kapros Tokleves—Cold Cream-of-Squash Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: American cooking: the melting pot (reviewed 20th January 2019)

A very nice tasty, cold soup. Just enough potato to thicken it, but not enough to give an earthy taste that would be too much on a hot summer day.
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Broiled Cheddar reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 25th January 2019)

This is a wonderfully decadent version of tomato soup! The roasting of canned tomatoes is a novel idea and perfect for when winter tomato pickings are...
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Tahini Lime Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 26th January 2019)

Excellent cookie! Nutty flavor with bright highlights from the lime zest. The texture of these were crispy around the edges with soft, chewy centers....
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Pita Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Mark Bittman (reviewed 28th January 2019)

Very tasty and most of them formed a nice "pocket". I think this recipe has a little more olive oil than my usual and this really boosted the flavor....
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Wild Rice and Broccoli Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th February 2019)

The earthy, tangy, nutty flavors of this salad are very satisfying. I played with this a bit - roasting the broccoli instead of steaming and using pistachios...
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Cornmeal Dumplings reviewed by kaye16

From: Stews (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library) (reviewed 2nd February 2019)

These were really good. I made a half recipe, actually Cornmeal Buttermilk Dumplings. They were really yummy. But the half recipe would have served three,...
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Swedish Rye Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 4th February 2019)

This is a Heidi S./101 Cookbooks recipe, so that alone is a great recommendation. These were my kind of cookie - not too sweet, distinct earthy flavor...
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Greek Meatball Stew with Brussels Sprouts reviewed by kaye16

From: Stews (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library) (reviewed 5th February 2019)

Amazingly good combination. Nothing spicy here, but overall very tasty. I made a half recipe. A bit time-consuming to make, especially because I had to...
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Sichuan-Style Braised Eggplant With Pickled Chilies and Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 7th February 2019)

This was the closest I have gotten to the Chinese Eggplant dishes of our favorite restaurants. I had to improvise, using jalapeno instead of red chilis,...
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Lemon Blueberry Cake with White Chocolate Frosting reviewed by kateq

From: Epicurious (reviewed 9th February 2019)

Absolutely a knockout. Looks gorgeous--especially if you use blueberriew and lemon slices to their best advantage as decor. The frosting is luscious...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 10th February 2019)

Excellent cookie! Yield is 18 three ounce cookies.
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Fava, Farro, Pecorino, and Salami Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: My Recipes (reviewed 13th February 2019)

This review is for the Farro technique/recipe only. I have toasted my grains before but this method worked really well, and adding garlic, red pepper...
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Guayaba Bars (Panetela) reviewed by kateq

From: Jennifer Murch (reviewed 15th February 2019)

I love these bars! They re so simple and easy to make and the result is so delicious. Using self-rising flour (the formula for which is included in...
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Expresso Buttercream reviewed by jenncc

From: Baking for Two: The Small-Batch Baking Cookbook for Sweet and Savory Treats (reviewed 16th February 2019)

This is a keeper - great chocolate flavor without being too intense or rich. I made this in a 4 inch springform pan and baked about 21-22 minutes.
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Simple Grain Free Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Minimalist Baker (reviewed 25th February 2019)

This is indeed simple and delicious! Due to current diet restrictions I had to use a sugar free maple syrup (but did include the 2 T coconut sugar) and...
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Udon with Chicken and Garlicky Peanut Dressing reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 26th February 2019)

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I did have to adjust to work with what I had - I used edamame noodles and added a little spice (jalapeno) and a squeeze of lime...
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Sweet potato bread (bread machine) reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 2nd March 2019)

Great bread that rose very well in my bread machine. I made the following changes based on what I had and my preferences. Used olive oil for the butter,...
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