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Stove-top baked beans reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 4th June 2012)I couldn't find canned navy beans so I used canned northern beans in this one. Neither I nor my family cared for these. We thought they had a vinergy taste... | |
Chickpea Saute with Greek Yogurt reviewed by friederikeFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 4th June 2012)Very delicious, a true Ottolenghi dish! We used spinach and rocket as we weren't able to get Swiss chard; canned chickpeas instead of dried ones, and normal... | |
Fattoush Salad with Za'atar reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: My New Roots (reviewed 4th June 2012)This is a perfect summer salad. The recipe makes a lot--probably 5 or 6 entree-sized portions. I followed the recipe exactly. The salad seemed pretty onion-y.... | |
Happy Crackers reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: My New Roots (reviewed 4th June 2012)This is a very good, simple cracker recipe. The recipe makes a very large amount of dough. I rolled out 1/3 of the dough and froze the rest for use at... | |
Thai Peanut Patties with Stir-Fried Veggies reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Thai Cooking & More (reviewed 3rd June 2012)A spiced up patty (soy sauce, ginger, cayenne, cilantro, lime) is broiled and served with stir-fry (bell peppers, onions, and peas (I substituted zucchini).
I... | |
Classic Sour Cherry Pie with Lattice Crust reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd June 2012)Fantastic pie! The filling is bursting with sweet-tart cherries flavoured with a hint of vanilla and just enough sugar to sweeten them without masking... | |
Savory Corn Cakes reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 2nd June 2012)These came together relatively quickly. I paired them with the black beans and mango sauce in the same book. The two dishes complemented each other very... | |
Thai-Style Salad with Shredded Glazed Chicken reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Thai Cooking & More (reviewed 2nd June 2012)This salad really hit the spot. It was fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and surprisingly low fat.
The salad includes Napa cabbage, cucumber, carrots, oranges,... | |
Cashew Creem Tomato Soup reviewed by LeekaFrom: Get It Ripe: A Fresh Take on Vegan Cooking and Living (reviewed 1st June 2012)This is exactly what I wanted to eat! A creamy, tomato soup with a touch of heat.
The recipe specified soaking the cashews for 4 to 8 hours but I didn't... | |
Creamy Dressing for Coleslaw reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 1st June 2012)I was surprised that this dressing had no seasoning other than sugar and vinegar. I ended up mixing half plain yogurt with the mayo to cut the fat and... | |
Madhur Jaffrey's Shrimp Biryani reviewed by kaye16From: Serious Eats (reviewed 31st May 2012)Very good, and easy. Made a half recipe. Used frozen shrimp, some raw, some cooked. Rice had a nice texture, not dry like biryanis can sometimes be. | |
Risotto Milanese reviewed by lenannFrom: Two Greedy Italians: Carluccio and Contaldo's Return to Italy. Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo (reviewed 31st May 2012)This is saffron risotto; well worth making, despite the cost, as it does not take that many threads (they advocate powdered saffron, but I like seeing... | |
Tuna and Beans reviewed by lenannFrom: Nigella Express (reviewed 31st May 2012)This is strictly an appetizer, but I've been making it for dinner with some good bread on the side and it always works. Besides peeling and then chopping... | |
Soba Stir-Fry reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Thai Cooking & More (reviewed 31st May 2012)This was a very good stir fry that contained mushrooms, napa cabbage, red bell peppers, and tofu in a rice wine/tamari/garlic sauce, and with soba noodles.... | |
Creme Brulée with Verbena reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 31st May 2012)I couldn't find verbena - looked everywhere. So we substituted 1/2 tsp vanilla.
This recipe made a very creamy and delicious creme brulee. They cooked... | |
Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by mege86From: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (reviewed 31st May 2012)This is my "go-to" recipe for macaroni and cheese, and everyone that I have made it for loves it! I've made it for my family and for guests and it gets... | |
Chicken Stir-Fry Wraps reviewed by mege86From: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (reviewed 31st May 2012)This is very tasty and easy to make. I used to make it frequently as a weeknight meal, and plan on making it again soon. It is kind of spicy, though,... | |
Spicy Walnut Mustard reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 30th May 2012)This is an excellent spread for those trying to watch their diets either due to being diabetic or to loose weight. Non dieters also enjoy it as is proof... | |
Roast Beef Sliders with Spicy Walnut Mustard reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 30th May 2012)These are similar to some party rolls I make with either ham or turkey and Swiss or American cheeses. I like that these don't use the butter like I use... | |
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pillows reviewed by Kari22From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 30th May 2012)These are incredible! When I'm in a hurry, I just "marble" the two batters together in my hands and bake them. If you like chocolate and peanut butter,... | |
Salmon Nicoise Salad reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Turn Around Program Cookbook (reviewed 30th May 2012)We liked this one but not as good as another Nicoise Salad recipe we tried. Nice for a hot day meal since you only have to blanch the green beans and boil... | |
Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 30th May 2012)These potatoes were very good and good for you too. Instead of loaded with butter they only had 1 tablespoon, then you use low fat milk and reduced fat... | |
BLT with Avocado Spread reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 30th May 2012)I put this in the breakfast/brunch category but of course you could eat it for any meal. This is pretty much your basic BLT but instead of mayo you mash... | |
New Classic Meatloaf reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 30th May 2012)I liked this one but it's not my favorite meatloaf. Not sure I cared for the molasses in the topping of mustard and tomato sauce. I did like the mushrooms... | |
Pear and Walnut Salad reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 30th May 2012)I really enjoyed this one. Loved the crunch from the walnuts and the flavor of the pears with the red onion and greens. The dressing was nice too with... | |
Shakshuka reviewed by friederikeFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 30th May 2012)I made this specifically because DB enjoys the Shakshuka from Smitten Kitchen, but I don't - I thought this might be a version both of us enjoyed. Unfortunately,... | |
Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 30th May 2012)I’m in search of the perfect (or at least my favourite) carrot cake and this recipe has a lot to recommend it. It’s moist, very flavourful, not as... | |
The Whiteout Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 30th May 2012)A vanilla butter cake with a whipped, white chocolate buttercream.
I decided to bake this recipe as confetti cupcakes, adding multi-coloured jimmies to... | |
Eggs Carbonara reviewed by lenannFrom: Off the Eaten Path : Inspired Recipes for Adventurous Cooks (reviewed 30th May 2012)This recipe is based on something that Blumer got used to eating at a Hollywood restaurant - scrambled eggs with green onions, pancetta, avocado, chili,... | |
Cream of Pesto Pasta with Asparagus & Corn reviewed by lenannFrom: Surreal Gourmet (reviewed 30th May 2012)This is an excellent recipe; fresh vegetables and good pesto make the difference, it is as creamy as you would like it (single or double cream are both... | |
Coffee Bubble Ring reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: cooks.com (reviewed 29th May 2012)A great monkey bread recipe that nicely fills a Bundt pan. I substituted light brown sugar for the white sugar mixed with cinnamon to roll the dough balls... | |
Vegan "Chicken-Style" broth powder reviewed by TweetyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 29th May 2012) I'll never buy powdered broth again. This is made with nutritional yeast, onion powder, salt (I cut back from 2.5 tablespoons to only one), sugar, garlic... | |
smoky spicy hominy soup reviewed by TweetyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 29th May 2012)OMG this was sooooo good. The spices come together real well with the broth. The hominy flavor leaves the grains and spreads throughout the broth which... | |
orange-glazed tofu and asparagus reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 29th May 2012)The tofu has a nice sweet taste after marinating in mirin and cornstarch for 30 minutes. The stir fry sauce is a basic orange juice, soy sauce, toasted... | |
Strawberry-Sour Cream Ice Cream reviewed by kaye16From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 29th May 2012)A seriously yummy ice cream—a really nice combination of flavors, rich, but not too rich. I made a half recipe, using only 60g sucre de canne (natural... | |
Peanut Butter Dog Treat reviewed by havfaithFrom: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 29th May 2012)I normally use a recipe I worked up for Reilly's dog biscuits, but decided to try this one. It's incredibly simple with only 4 ingredients. The most time-consuming... | |
Puy Lentil Galettes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 29th May 2012)This is a delicious lentil and spinach salad with a yogurt dressing served on a flaky disc of puff pastry.
Though this wasn’t particularly labour intensive,... | |
Chocolate Cake (Torta di Ciocolatto) reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy (reviewed 29th May 2012)Easy to prepare and intense chocolate flavor! This cake was made entirely by 13-daughter. No help from me at all. Just 5 ingredients - this recipe lets... | |
Picadillo-Stuffed Japenos reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 29th May 2012)A great use of a surplus of Jalapenos from our CSA. With leftover chicken it the refrigerator, it was easy to whip up. The batter was quite unusual, but... | |
Frontera Grill's Choclate Pecan Pie reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 29th May 2012)I think it is dangerous to try and improve upon the pecan pie, but this is definitely the way to start! I had no trouble until I thought the pie was browning... | |
Spicy Plantain Pie reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 29th May 2012)This was very straight forward to make. The pie crust scrank down during the prebaking, so I poured some of the filling into custard cups instead of over... | |
tofu pizzaiola reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)Very good, quick and easy to make. The above friend likes tofu and is a low carb eater, so this is what I'm bringing as a main course. If it were me,... | |
dijon vinaigrette reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)There are so many dressings in this cookbook, I may never buy another bottle again (which I rarely do anyway). This is a very tart dressing which I like..it... | |
Corn Tortillas reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th May 2012)The flavor of a corn tortilla hot off the griddle is amazing. I used store-bought masa, and a tortilla press that was a gift from my kids for mothers... | |
Essential Roasted Tomatillo-Serrano Salsa reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th May 2012)I love the smokey-tangy flavor of this salsa!
I prepared this salsa to accompany "clean-out-the-refrigerator" burritos. The salsa has an excellent lemony... | |
Migas reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 28th May 2012)I've never had Migas before, but there's a first time for everything. I'll start with the end result-- delicious!
I ran in to some problems, and later... | |
Cauliflower, fennel seeds reviewed by westerFrom: RIVER CAFE COOKBOOK EASY (reviewed 28th May 2012)Lovely. Robust flavors, subtly different from other recipes I have for cauliflower. Easy to make and forgiving of changes in the ingredients. Will definitely... | |
vegan boursin-style spread reviewed by TweetyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 28th May 2012) The flavor of this with the fresh chives and garlic is quite good, especially after sitting all night. It's think and it spreads nicely. The base is... | |
Superfood Chia Chili reviewed by JaymeFrom: The Thrive Diet: Whole Foods to Thrive (reviewed 28th May 2012)Raw food still baffles me sometimes. This recipe sounded gross, but when all the ingedients were literally just thrown in a bowl and stirred together,... | |
Macho Nachos reviewed by JaymeFrom: Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life (reviewed 28th May 2012)A compilation of several other recipes from the book: Nacho Cheese, Guacamole, Raw Salsa, Sour Cream, and Marinated Portobello. Once these are ready they're... | |
Very Blueberry reviewed by JaymeFrom: Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)Good flavour but the water needs to be cut back by at least half a cup. Love the use of whole vanilla bean in these smoothies. | |
Macadamia Ginger Crunch Drops reviewed by JaymeFrom: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 28th May 2012)Yet another perfect cookie. Very gingery! | |
Red Cabbage and Grapefruit reviewed by JaymeFrom: Ani's Raw Food Essentials: Recipes and Techniques for Mastering the Art of Live Food (reviewed 28th May 2012)Crunchy, sour and a little bit sweet. Minimal ingredients, but kinda messy to make. (Purple fingers and shredded cabbage everywhere...) | |
Whipped Cream Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 28th May 2012)I like to have a few cakes in my repertoire that use basic ingredients, come together and bake quickly and require no special embellishments. This is one... | |
Spicy Pasilla-Mushroom Tacos reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 27th May 2012)Rick Bayless says it took him years to “settle in with pasillas”….I’m definitely not there yet after my first taste of them. Everything about them... | |
olivias caesar salad reviewed by leene101From: Dishing Up Vermont: 145 Authentic Recipes from the Green Mountain State (reviewed 27th May 2012)very easy to make save half dressing for later | |
apple blue cheese and walnut pizza reviewed by leene101From: Dishing Up Vermont: 145 Authentic Recipes from the Green Mountain State (reviewed 27th May 2012)little different but good flavor alot of cheese | |
Barbecue Pulled Chicken Nachos reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 27th May 2012)I made these for a family fun night by special request. Overall, they were very good, although the recipe needed some tweaking. First, although the recipe... | |
Ripe Plantain Turnovers with Fresh Cheese Filling reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 27th May 2012)You have to try these if you even considered doing them at all. But before you buy your plantains, read the directions! In the past I have cooked with... | |
nothin' fishy nam pla reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2012)I actually like the flavor of nam pla which is what the Thai's call fish sauce and would usually have some on hand in my pre-vegan days. I spent part... | |
"ka-pow" tofu reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2012) Fantastic! The flavors of this dish come together real well. I bought vegetarian oyster sauce from the Asian market just for this recipe (I've seen... | |
Yucatecan-style Fresh Coconut Pie reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)While boiling down the coconut milk, sugar and cream to make the substitute for sweetened condensed milk and taking the box grater challenge (instead of... | |
Essential Roasted Tomato -Jalapeno Salsa reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)I liked that the tomates were drained, not seeded. I also used the griddle method to char the tomatoes and chiles which seemed to take longer that the... | |
Maple Yogurt Pound Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: food52 (reviewed 26th May 2012)A cake that tastes like pancakes with maple syrup – yum!
I’ve made a few yogurt and oil-based cakes and found that unless they include a fruit puree/sauce... | |
Kefta Brochettes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 26th May 2012)Moist ground lamb kebabs flavoured with the traditional herbs and spices of Moroccan cuisine.
These were quick and easy to prepare: ground lamb, crème... | |
Great Big Tamal Roll with Chard reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)Just Chard, masa, vegetable shortening, baking powder, chicken broth and salsa. I was skeptical, but also delighted to find another use for Swiss chard.... | |
Crispy Black Bean-Bacon Tacos with Tangy Romaine Salad reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)These were outstanding and quick to make. I used two pickeled Jalapenos. I liked that the dressing was vinegar only, no oil. These had everything we like... | |
Easy Chocolate Cake reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 26th May 2012)While she was pregnant with me, my mother lived on chocolate mayonnaise cake that my grandmother baked. It was the only thing that settled her stomach.
This... | |
Lemon Parmesan Chicken reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 26th May 2012)Another flavorful quick chicken breast recipe. The crispy breaded chicken chicken breast is covered with a cream of chicken soup-based sauce. The only... | |
Classic Red Tomato Rice reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)This was a tasty rice dish. The roasted tomato salasa (with a strong garlic flavor) gave the rice a wonderful flavor. I used a dutch oven as suggested.... | |
Chick-pea Harira reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Recipes for an Arabian Night: Traditional Cooking from North Africa & the Middle East (reviewed 26th May 2012)These flavors just did not really come together. I had high hopes for this recipe. It sounded interesting - the cookbook says this is the food with eaten... | |
Dong Chimi - White Radish Water Kimchee reviewed by meritraFrom: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 25th May 2012)The first lacto-fermented vegetables I ever made were from this recipe. On the first try, I halved the quantities in this recipe, since I wasn't sure... | |
Rustic Red-Sauced Eggs on Corn Tortillas/ Huevos Rústicos reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 24th May 2012)The beauty of Rick Bayless’s essential sauces and salsas is that if you make some to keep on hand, you can throw together a delicious dish like this... | |
Banana bread crepe cake with butterscotch reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th May 2012)Banana flavored crepes, filled with a yogurt-cream cheese filling. You could almost convince yourself this is healthy, but only if you knew the ingredients.... | |
red bean jambalaya reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 23rd May 2012)This is a relatively easy recipe to cook. It's pretty run of the mill and not unique but quote good. | |
stir-fried tempeh in coconut milk reviewed by TweetyFrom: The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors (reviewed 23rd May 2012)This recipe is delicious. The flavors come together real well. I didn't have galangal and used ginger instead. I didn't have salam leaves and omitted... | |
sizzling saigon crepes reviewed by spiceislandveganFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 23rd May 2012)I made this sizzling saigon crepes several times already. I used to buy pre-made vietnamese crepe flour in a bag from Asian markets to make the Saigon... | |
Roast Chicken with Caramelized Shallots reviewed by westerFrom: David Lebovitz (reviewed 23rd May 2012)This was OK. Admittedly easy to make, it smelled lovely and tasted nice, but just not that special. | |
Almond Soup reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Recipes for an Arabian Night: Traditional Cooking from North Africa & the Middle East (reviewed 23rd May 2012)Surprisingly tasty - for a simple and unusual recipe.
My assignment for our next cookbook club is soup, and because there is generally a lot of food at... | |
Proper Blokes' Sausage Fusilli reviewed by lenannFrom: Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (reviewed 22nd May 2012)I have made this many many times with all kinds of sausage and spiral pastas and it always works out well; the most complex thing is getting the fennel... | |
Classic Red Tomato Rice reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 22nd May 2012)This is the best red rice I’ve ever tasted.
Like the red rice I reviewed not too long ago from the book Seductions of Rice, this one also starts with... | |
Asian Chicken Breasts and Rice with Cashews reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 22nd May 2012)This did not impress me. The sauce was overly sweet but otherwise bland. I put the cashews on about 5 minutes before the end of cooking time. If added... | |
Italian Pork Stew reviewed by hipcookFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 22nd May 2012)With pork, tomato, wine, onions, and bell pepper, I was expecting a rather straightforward "pot roast" flavor for this stew. The addition of orange peel,... | |
Golden Rice Pie with Spinach Filling reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 22nd May 2012)This pie looks super impressive. Unfortunately, the rice mixture isn't terribly flavorful. I'm hopeful that this recipe could be good with a few tweaks... | |
Lemon Pudding Cake reviewed by kalamansiFrom: Cook's Country (reviewed 22nd May 2012) | |
Roast Lemon Chicken reviewed by kalamansiFrom: Cook's Country (reviewed 22nd May 2012) | |
Pad Thai in the Raw reviewed by snoopyFrom: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 22nd May 2012)Yum, yum. This salad is a good way to get a bunch of different fruits and veggies (zucchini, carrot, cabbage, apple, beets, and dates (in the sauce) in... | |
Honey-Mustard Chicken Breasts reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Weber's Big Book of Grilling (reviewed 21st May 2012)These were super easy to prepare and delicious. I would definitely make again. | |
Chocolate Buckwheat Cake reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st May 2012)This is the best gluten-free cake I have made at home. It only requires buckwheat flour and almond meal. I made it on a Friday afternoon, and it came together... | |
Tangy Tomatillo-Sauced Fish Enchiladas reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 21st May 2012)I had high hopes for this dish when I tasted the Essential Simmered Tomatillo-Serrano Sauce, the first component that must be made – it was fabulous.... | |
Tomatillo-Green Guacamole reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 21st May 2012)This is a very different, but delicious, take on guacamole from what I’m used to – the tomatillos provide tanginess and the roasted garlic and serranos... | |
Blondies reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 21st May 2012)I was looking for a casual dessert to take to a barbecue that would complement the brownies I was already making. This recipe appealed to me as it used... | |
The Baked Brownie reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 21st May 2012)One of the sweets that helped put the Brooklyn bakery on the map. It’s dense, a little fudgy, very chocolate-y and absolutely delicious - definitely... | |
Grilled Shrimp or Fish Tacos reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 21st May 2012)I will say right up front that I dropped the bowl containing the guacamole I was planning to serve with these tacos, so the tacos were undressed. Regardless,... | |
lemon-roasted asparagus reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 21st May 2012)I had a string of not so great reviews from this book, so I'm glad this one worked out! The lemon is sliced thin and almost melts into the asparagus as... | |
Basic Brown Rice reviewed by snoopyFrom: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 21st May 2012)I made the "sushi brown rice" option, and I used short grain brown rice. The pressure cooker makes great sticky rice (fluffy rice, not so much -- although,... | |
Harissa-marinated Lamb with Spiced Mashed Vegetables and Cinnamon Onions reviewed by friederikeFrom: Crazy Water Pickled Lemons: Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa (reviewed 20th May 2012)The mashed vegetables and cinnamon onions were quite nice; personally, I'm not much of a mashed vegetables fan but DB loved them. The lamb was nice, but... | |
Hummus in the Blender reviewed by snoopyFrom: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 20th May 2012)This isn't a fat-free recipe, but it is oil-free (I used the whole sesame seed option). I made a half batch, and I did not include the additional spices... | |
Salmon Cakes with Dill Sauce reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 20th May 2012)My daughter checked this one out for me at the library. I want to make so many recipes from this one that I know I'm going to have to get a copy of my... | |
Sweet and Saltines reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 20th May 2012)My daughter saw Trisha make this with her nephews on her new show on Food Network recently so we decided to try it. On the show she said in her family... |

