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Chicken Meatloaf with Smoky Tomato Sauce reviewed by andrew

From: Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking (reviewed 10th November 2008)

This is an excellent meatloaf recipe. We just made it again last night and I was reminded again how much I like it. Because it's made with ground chicken...
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Risotto with Tomatoes and Beans reviewed by jherb

From: More HeartSmart Cooking with Bonnie Stern (reviewed 14th November 2008)

This is an excellent, hearty meal. It's almost perfect as it appears in the book. We sometimes substitute other beans for the navy or white kidney beans...
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Chickpea and Couscous Salad reviewed by jherb

From: More HeartSmart Cooking with Bonnie Stern (reviewed 25th November 2008)

This is a great dish to make for dinner (or lunch) on a hot summer day. I have substituted quinoa for couscous and fresh fava beans for chickpeas. Also,...
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Flattened Cumin-grilled Chicken Breasts with Garlic Couscous reviewed by jherb

From: More HeartSmart Cooking with Bonnie Stern (reviewed 25th November 2008)

The chicken recipe is easy to prepare and very tasty (good for summer-time barbecue). Make sure to use orange juice concentrate - not regular orange juice....
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Chicken Meatloaf reviewed by jherb

From: More HeartSmart Cooking with Bonnie Stern (reviewed 25th November 2008)

I LOVE this meatloaf! (Can also be make with ground Turkey). Excellent with mashed potatoes and green beans (or peas). It also freezes very well. Make...
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Chicken Soup with Rice reviewed by jherb

From: More HeartSmart Cooking with Bonnie Stern (reviewed 25th November 2008)

Very good, and simple. A nice way to use up some left-over chicken. I couldn't find savory so I used a bit of extra thyme.
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Italian Tomato Sauce reviewed by jherb

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2008)

This is one of my favourite pasta sauces. It is very rich and chunky. I usually use brown sugar instead of honey. Sometimes I add the fresh parsley and...
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Refritos (Refried Beans) reviewed by jherb

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2008)

These refried beans are excellent in quesadillas. I usually throw the 2 cups of dried pinto beans into my slow cooker with some boiling water. They take...
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Ratatouille reviewed by jherb

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2008)

This is a great recipe to use up lots of veggies at the end of the summer when they are cheap! We used to go to a farm stand in early September and get...
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Sweet & Tart Mustard Dressing reviewed by jherb

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2008)

We keep this dressing in a glass jar in the fridge. My husband likes to use a grainy Dijon mustard. I prefer to use maple syrup instead of honey. It's...
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Succotash reviewed by jherb

From: Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking (reviewed 25th November 2008)

We like to make this in the summer. It's good with barbecued meat. We have only ever made it with edamame (fresh soy beans). Definitely use fresh corn...
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Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Lime reviewed by jherb

From: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2008)

This is a GREAT soup. The fresh lime is essential. We make this soup at least once every winter. Very quick and simple.
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Lentil and Rice Casserole reviewed by jherb

From: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2008)

This is a wonderful, hearty winter dish - especially if you love bacon. The only major comment is that it takes longer to cook than indicated. Mind you,...
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Jenny's Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by jherb

From: Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking (reviewed 27th November 2008)

This is a great recipe for kids who love macaroni and cheese. We have made it with different types of pasta (rotini, gemelli), and have substituted the...
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Chicken Legs with Carrots and Cauliflower reviewed by jherb

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th December 2008)

The chicken thighs are perfect for this recipe - very moist (keep the skin on!) and succulent. The carrots and cauliflower are delicious cooked in the...
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Cornmeal-cherry Cookies reviewed by jherb

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th December 2008)

Very yummy! We used dried cranberries instead of cherries - I think they're most easily available and less expensive. These cookies are definitely not...
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Glazed Chocolate Cake reviewed by jherb

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th December 2008)

This is a very easy cake to make - chocolaty and moist and quite elegant in appearance. If you want a great birthday cake for a chocolate lover, this is...
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Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs reviewed by jherb

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th December 2008)

This is one of our absolute favourites! The meatballs are delicious and we make it using whole wheat spaghetti. I recommend making the sauce from scratch,...
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Risotto with Roasted Butternut Squash reviewed by jherb

From: The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Risotto (reviewed 5th December 2008)

This is a wonderful dish to make in the fall. It is a beautiful egg-yolk yellow and tastes amazing. We ended up halving the recipe, as the full recipe...
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Multigrain Bread Extraordinaire reviewed by andrew

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 1st February 2009)

This is fantastic bread. Peter Reinhardt says this makes excellent toast and is one of his favourites. I would heartily agree. I think it's possibly the...
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Succulent Salmon reviewed by Alan Gray

From: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 5th February 2009)

Truly as succulent as it is named. A quick and easy way of preparing salmon fillets which are tender and delicious.
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Pain a l'Ancienne reviewed by andrew

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 7th February 2009)

This bread is, quite simply, a revelation. It is simple to make, requiring only an evening mixing, and an overnight fermentation in the fridge. Then the...
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Neo-Neapolitan Pizza Dough reviewed by andrew

From: American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza (reviewed 7th February 2009)

After experimenting with several different types of crusts, from Peter Reinhart's Bread Baker's Apprentice and from this book, I've settled on this one...
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Crushed Tomato Sauce reviewed by andrew

From: American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza (reviewed 7th February 2009)

In the past, I've used pizza sauce from jars, pasta sauce, whatever was tomato-based and lying around, sometimes a bit of BBQ sauce. I repent now - please...
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Lemon Meringue Pavlova Roll reviewed by Jeanette

From: Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking (reviewed 8th February 2009)

Excellent recipe for a dinner party. You can be creative with the caramel drizzles and they look impressive! I find that 3/4 of the recipe baked in a 15"x10"...
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Roasted Squash Soup with Apple and Brie reviewed by Jeanette

From: A Year of the Best: Seasonal Recipes From The Best of Bridge with Chef Vincent Parkinson (reviewed 8th February 2009)

This soup freezes well. Good for a dinner party or for family. Brie adds to the flavour, richness and presentation but can easily be omitted if wished.
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Spice-rubbed Tilapia with Tomatillo, Black Bean and Mango Salsa reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th January 2010)

This is so delicious and healthy that my husband specifically requested that I serve this dish when his parents visited. The spices are cumin, chili powder...
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Vij's Chai reviewed by robing

From: Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine (reviewed 10th February 2009)

I made Vij's chai not too long ago. I was skeptical at first when I saw how few spices it called for. But it was surprisingly delicious and easy to make. I...
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No-Fuss Moroccan Chicken reviewed by Jeanette

From: A Year of the Best: Seasonal Recipes From The Best of Bridge with Chef Vincent Parkinson (reviewed 10th February 2009)

This is really a NO-FUSS recipe. I don't usually use jars of prepared food, but this works for me! It can be made in large quantities and always impresses...
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Olive Cheese Melts reviewed by Jeanette

From: Fare for friends (reviewed 11th February 2009)

Does not require 12 English muffins, but requires 6 muffins to yield 12 half muffins. Great as an appetizer but can also be frozen uncut (as halves)...
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Mary Vickers reviewed by Jeanette

From: Fare for friends (reviewed 11th February 2009)

An excellent appetizer to have in the freezer. I find that a regular onion is rather strong and prefer to use a mild Spanish onion. Green onions work well...
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Terrine of Sole and Salmon with Sherry Wine Vinegar sauce reviewed by Jeanette

From: Fare for friends (reviewed 11th February 2009)

Always turns out well. If sole fillets are small, 6 are required. I reduce the amount of vegetable oil in the Mayonnaise to 1 cup and that gives me the...
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Oriental Chicken Salad reviewed by Jeanette

From: Fare for friends (reviewed 11th February 2009)

This presents well for a plated luncheon when the chicken is placed on the salad, not tossed with it. Asparagus vinigrette added to the plate gives the...
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Black Bean and Corn Stew reviewed by Alison

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th February 2009)

This is a favorite. Easy and quick to make and very tasty. I often add more corn, but not really much else. I have had it with tortillas and over rice....
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Habitant Pea Soup reviewed by Jeanette

From: Enjoy!: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge (Best Selling Series) (reviewed 11th February 2009)

A well tested family favourite! A smoked ham hock gives good flavour with lots of meat to return to the soup. I increase the amount of celery and potatoes...
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Lemon Meringue Pie reviewed by jane warren

From: Betty Crocker's New Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook (8th Ed.) (reviewed 14th February 2009)

I won't give many 5's. But this is a bit of a show stopper here in Europe where we don't see a lot of the 'old favorites' from home. And every time I pull...
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Apple Cookies reviewed by Karoline Guelke

From: RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine (reviewed 14th February 2009)

These cookies are easy to make and delicious; true cookie goodness but much lighter and healthier. I didn't bother chasing down agave nectar but used honey...
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Chocolate Pudding reviewed by Karoline Guelke

From: The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 14th February 2009)

The pudding is fantastic, but the instructions make things unnecessarily complicated. Pouring half of the hot chocolate mixture into the corn starch is...
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Baby Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

Very yummy, but not being a radish person I left these out. I may have substituted something else for the mushrooms, as we're not keen on raw mushrooms,...
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Quick Chicken in Wine reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

This is essentially Coq-au-vin. Can use red or white wine. Quick, it is not, but it is delicious, and the whole family loves it. When you have to peel...
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Breakfast Strudels reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

An excellent breakfast for company, or special occasion. Takes a while to make but can pre-make and freeze although I haven't tried it. Really, really,...
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Chocolate Espresso Cake with Caffe Latte Cream reviewed by Alison

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 16th February 2009)

This is Derek's favorite cake by far. I have never cooked it according to the recipe as I haven't found instant espresso powder. I had used a chocolate...
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Easy Roast Beef With Onion Gravy reviewed by Alison

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

This recipe is simple and has worked every time I've made it. The gravy is yummy. I love it with Yorkshire puddings and is one of my comfort foods!
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Skillet Lasagne reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Best 30-Minute Recipe (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Really good and good as left overs. I use a little more cheese, and mix some Monterey Jack with the Mozzarella. Also, freshly grated parmesan makes a...
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White bean dip with pita chips reviewed by chefaileen

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Really nice flavour and good as a dip at a party. Vegetarian. Nice with veggies and also crackers, as well as the pitas that it describes. I make it...
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Simple Bolognese reviewed by chefaileen

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Very nice sauce. I used ground sirloin but it calls for ground beef chuck. Query means to grind your own or get it from a butcher? Yummy.
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Layered Spinach Salad reviewed by chefaileen

From: Fare for Friends (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Great for a crowd as serves 12-14. Good left over although you might have to add more cheese. Easy and tasty - a meal in itself.
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Amaretto Chicken reviewed by chefaileen

From: Fare for Friends (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Very good. I use skinless boneless chicken breasts instead of whole boned chicken breasts, halved. Serves 8-10 so no need to double, and freezes well.
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Vegetable Supreme reviewed by chefaileen

From: Fare for Friends (reviewed 17th February 2009)

A family favourite, good for special occasions as it makes lots. Can be made ahead, and tastes better this way!
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Potatoes Romanoff reviewed by chefaileen

From: Fare for Friends (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Very good, but a pain to grate the potato. Serves a lot and good for special occasion dinners.
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The Admiral's Favorite Dessert reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2009)

For lovers of banana and caramel. Caramel is made by boiling an unopened can of condensed milk for several hrs - the longer you boil it, the darker it...
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Ginger Cookies reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Pan Chancho Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Amazing ginger cookies.
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Rocky Mountain Cookies reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Pan Chancho Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Really good cookies
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Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Rum Sauce reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Pan Chancho Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2009)

This is a fantastic dessert, especially for all those who remember sticky spongy puddings of their youth. I used individual non-stick mini-Bundt pans...
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Quiche Formula reviewed by robing

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest...and Other Timeless Delicacies (reviewed 21st February 2009)

I love quiche but don't actually make it very often. When I do, I get lazy and buy a pre-made/frozen crust, to which I add my own filling. But as much...
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Mushroom Mystery Casserole reviewed by robing

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest...and Other Timeless Delicacies (reviewed 21st February 2009)

Like many of the recipes in this book, this took some time to put together. But again, like most of the recipes in this book, the result was DELICIOUS! I...
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Corn Fritters reviewed by andrew

From: The Best Vegetable Recipes (Best Recipe Classics) (reviewed 15th September 2009)

These are simply excellent. I've tried a few corn fritter recipes from elsewhere, and these are far superior. They've managed to find a good balance between...
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Zucchini in a yogurt dressing (Dahi may zucchini) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 24th September 2009)

This is a lovely and very different way of cooking zucchini/courgettes, as a cooked salad with yogurt dressing. It combines well with lentil recipes. It's...
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Roast balsamic beetroot reviewed by wester

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 24th September 2009)

Even if you think you dislike beetroot, you must try this recipe! It has converted many people who thought the same, including myself. The taste is warm,...
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Shrimp in a creamy aromatic sauce (Bhagari jhinga) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 24th September 2009)

This is just so easy and so wonderful! Mix the sauce, wok the shrimp, heat it all through. Serve with rice. Enjoy! I used passata where this called for...
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Apple or Fruit Crisp reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 25th September 2009)

It came out really good! I used 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup white sugar. To make this dish even easier to make, use organic apples...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 25th September 2009)

I made no changes to this recipe. They were so tasty! The only thing was that I made them larger than specified, and I ended up with only 37 instead...
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Oranges in Maple and Cointreau Syrup reviewed by JustJim

From: Great Big Barbecue Cookbook (Cookery) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Fair dinkum the BEST barbecue desert, ever. Serve with the books suggestions or the richest chocolate ice cream you can find. Orange and chocolate are...
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Socca reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Sunshine Food (reviewed 25th September 2009)

A lovely vegan omelette/pancake. Serve with drinks, or with soup or a salad as a light meal. If you've ever had to buy a big bag of chickpea flour because...
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Chicken livers with vinegar and onions reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

My favorite way of cooking chicken livers, very tasty. I do usually cook the onions for a bit longer than he suggests. I usually serve with oven potatoes...
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Pasta with Sardines reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

A heavily bastardized and therefore much easier to make version of a Sicilian pasta dish (I have seen a much more complicated dish with exactly the same...
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Potato and Smoked Mackerel Dauphinoise reviewed by wester

From: Real Food (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Creamy and very tasty fish pie variation. Easy to make.
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Three Sisters Stew reviewed by marita

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 26th September 2009)

A hearty, delicious vegetarian stew. It's very adaptable--the only ingredients I measure closely are the spices, and I usually add more beans, squash and...
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Red Bean and Quinoa Chili reviewed by marita

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 26th September 2009)

This is a quick and easy chili which is incredibly delicious and nutritious. The quinoa is a great addition and really makes the meal interesting. Good...
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Spanish Chicken Casserole reviewed by season2taste

From: Casseroles and Curries ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 27th September 2009)

What would otherwise be a basic chicken casserole is made 'special' by the addition of pine nuts, almonds and white wine (although wine is not an unusual...
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Courgette and Goat's Cheese Tart reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 1st October 2009)

A wonderful and sophisticated vegetarian tart, ideal for picnics and the like. Edited to add: The recipe is available online here. You can also review...
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Potato Roesti reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2008: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (reviewed 7th October 2009)

Oh yes. This is Roesti as it should be done. I have searched for a good Roesti recipe for a while, as I had it done properly in a Swiss restaurant in Toronto...
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Chocolate Pots De Creme reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2008: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (reviewed 7th October 2009)

These are glorious, and the recipe is very comprehensive and hard to mess up. However, we did not have tiny ramekins so we used the standard 1/2 cup ones...
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Almond Macaroons reviewed by digifish_books

From: Home Baked: Muffins, Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 11th October 2009)

Delicious! No amendment to the recipe is necessary, except maybe to add a smidge more almond essence if you prefer a stronger almond flavour. (Last...
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Almond Jam Cookies reviewed by digifish_books

From: Home Baked: Muffins, Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 11th October 2009)

Don't be tempted to put more jam into each cookie than is prescribed - it will boil over and blister and look a bit bad (although it will still taste nice...
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Chicken with Chorizo and Paprika reviewed by digifish_books

From: Simply Bill (reviewed 11th October 2009)

A great combination of flavours! (Last made on May 04, 2009).
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Cinnamon Teacake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Classic Cakes (reviewed 11th October 2009)

A very easy cake to make. Delicious served warm with whipped cream, or just on its own.
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Rock Cakes reviewed by digifish_books

From: Home Baked: Muffins, Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 11th October 2009)

I've been making these for years! The recipe has been reprinted several times over in AWW's various cookie/biscuit cookbooks. Sometimes I vary the recipe...
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Tian of Provencal Vegetables reviewed by sarazee

From: Style at Home (reviewed 13th October 2009)

It was wonderful - all the ingredients I often cook with, but the cooking chemistry made them taste so... French and so different from my usual use of...
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Strawberry Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Ice Cream: The Perfect Weekend Treat (reviewed 13th October 2009)

Never in my life have I had a better ice cream. Make this ice cream if you want to teach your children the difference between natural flavours and artificial...
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Paella reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Seafood Cookbook (reviewed 14th October 2009)

BF and I have made Paellas on several occasions, using two different recipes from two different books (Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche being the other one)....
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How to make Pastry Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 16th May 2015)

So I actually do know how to make pastry cream but I needed some validation about making it with heavy cream. I came across this recipe that say you can...
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Pasta e Fagioli reviewed by jherb

From: Canadian Living's Best Vegetarian Dishes (reviewed 14th October 2009)

This is a great pasta dish because it basically covers all the bases so it's super-healthy (and relatively fast to make). There's your veg: onion, carrots,...
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Cornbread-Topped Chilli Con Carne reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 15th October 2009)

A lovely aromatic chilli topped with a nutty, cheesy layer of baked cornbread. The 'secret weapon' here is the addition of cocoa to the chilli. Fantastic...
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Mughlai Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 15th October 2009)

The perfect mild chicken curry. Best eaten reheated the next day, allowing flavours to meld and deepen. Sprinkle with some toasted flaked almonds prior...
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Chocolate Orange Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 15th October 2009)

Beautifully balanced combination of orange and chocolate flavours with a lovely moist texture. I was able to cut the cooking/prep time down dramatically...
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Vanilla Rice Porridge reviewed by digifish_books

From: Every Day (reviewed 15th October 2009)

Works either as a breakfast or a dessert (hot or cold). As the recipe states, it takes about 25-30 minutes to completely cook the rice in the hot milk,...
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Creamy Carrot Soup reviewed by luv2read97

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 15th October 2009)

This soup is awesome! It is really easy to make and tastes great. I leave the heavy cream out if I don't have any and it is still creamy.
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Vanilla Currant Cookies reviewed by digifish_books

From: Biscuits and Slices ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 16th October 2009)

A delicious softer style biscuit/cookie made with coconut and currants and topped with vanilla icing. Recipe makes 35-40 cookies. Uniced cookies can also...
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Nacho Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals (reviewed 1st February 2010)

This is just delicious and a bit better for you than nachos. Great for a weeknight meal.
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Corn and Jalapeno Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals (reviewed 1st February 2010)

We love goat cheese and are always on the lookout for interesting ways of using it. These are wonderful and easy to make. Sara says if you're not a fan...
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Cailles Rôties Farcies Madame Brassart (Quails Stuffed with Goose Liver and Wild Rice) reviewed by friederike

From: Le Cordon Bleu Complete Cookery Techniques: With over 200 Basic Recipes from the World's Most Famous Culinary School (reviewed 18th October 2009)

If you’ve never boned a quail (or any other bird, in fact), reckon with several hours of preparation for this one. Unfortunately, we didn’t, and ended...
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Fresh Blueberry Tart reviewed by Jeanette

From: Canadian Living Desserts (reviewed 18th October 2009)

Excellent when blueberries are in season. In winter I use 3 cups of frozen blueberries for the cooked filling, reduce the amount of sugar to 3/4 cup...
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Death by chocolate reviewed by Jeanette

From: Bishop's: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th October 2009)

Excellent. Because it is so rich a very small slice is all that is required. Will be sufficient for large group! Will try making 1/2 recipe in small loaf...
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Cannelloni reviewed by Jeanette

From: Enjoy!: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge (Best Selling Series) (reviewed 18th October 2009)

Great favourite with the family and it freezes well. Make some without the mindless meat sauce for those who don't like meat... but increase the cheddar...
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Chicken Liver and Grand Marnier Pâté reviewed by friederike

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

Oh my, this was delicious. Of course you shouldn’t make this on the day you’re planning to serve it. And I was surprised how little chicken livers...
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Amaretto Chicken reviewed by Jeanette

From: Fare for Friends: A Lovingly Compiled Treasury of Sumptuous Recipes (reviewed 19th October 2009)

So easy and always tastes great. Good to have some dishes in the freezer and it's ideal to take to the cottage etc.
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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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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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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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