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Chipotle BBQ "Pulled" Pork Sliders reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 20th May 2012)Loaded with flavor and quiet a few calories less that the traditional pulled pork. Great made as suggested in the book with red onion and cilantro as toppings,... | |
Honey Mustard Dip reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 20th May 2012)I love the honey mustard I get at a local restaurant and have tried recreating it at home with fairly good results but I like this one even better. It... | |
Saucy Hoisin Pork Roll-Ups reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 20th May 2012)Fantastic! I think there might have been a typo in this recipe since it called for a 19 ounce can of water chestnuts. I've never heard of one that size.... | |
Asian Hot and Sour Slaw reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 20th May 2012)Nice change for slaw and good with Asian dishes and other dishes as well. We had ours with the Chipotle "Pulled" Pork Sliders from Comfort Food Fix. This... | |
Classic Tomato Spaghetti reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 20th May 2012)Easy to make and delicious to eat. Pretty simple but still loaded with flavor. Just a bit spicy and I like my pasta that way. | |
Mexican Chorizo reviewed by snoopyFrom: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 19th May 2012)I have this cookbook on loan from the library, and I wanted to find at least one recipe to try. This is a spicy quinoa recipe to replace high-fat, processed... | |
Crisp Panfried Potatoes (Home Fries) reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th May 2012)A basic recipe but a very good technique that does result in diner-style home fries. I use the variation quite often whenever I want to repurpose leftover... | |
Spinach with garlicky brown butter (Spinazie in bruine boter saus / Epinards au beurre noisette) reviewed by westerFrom: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 19th May 2012)Basic and good. | |
Bright pink fruit dip reviewed by westerFrom: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 19th May 2012)Very pink, quite tasty. After making this once, my kids keep pestering me to make it again. You have been warned. | |
Horchata reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: David Lebovitz (reviewed 19th May 2012)Who doesn't love horchata?
A comment that @snoopy made in reference to making her own rice milk made me realize that it might be possible to prepare our... | |
Classic Vanilla Flan reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 19th May 2012)A bit too rich, and the brandy flavor was a bit strong - but for me the recipe worked OK.
I made two mistakes in preparing this dish. First, I used two... | |
Sauteed Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 19th May 2012)This was a quick way to use up some leftover zucchini. I diced the zucchini and used fresh mint and dried dill for the herbs. I thought that the final... | |
Achiote Rice Supper with Pork Carnitas reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 19th May 2012)Delicious, and not too heavy.
Step one is preparation of Essential Garlicy Achiote Seasoning Paste. I resorted to an old coffee grinder, as the achiote... | |
AB's Beefy Broth Recipe reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 19th May 2012)This is an easy pressure-cooker based beef broth. I needed broth for Achiote Rice Supper with Pork Carnitas, and couldn't bring myself to buying canned.... | |
cashew sour cream reviewed by snoopyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 19th May 2012)I used the microwave option of this recipe and made the "yogurt" version. It was very simple. You make a nut milk in the blender, microwave it for a... | |
baja-style tempeh tacos reviewed by snoopyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 19th May 2012)This recipe includes several components -- baja-style tempeh (vegan version of Baja-style fried fish), taco fixings, special taco sauce, and roasted fresh... | |
Russian Cabbage Borscht reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 18th May 2012)I grew up eating variations of this soup and my favourite has always been one that’s jam-packed with vegetables. This recipe fits the bill.
Previous... | |
Cod with Chicory Jam and Citrus Dressing / Op de huid gegrilde kabeljauw met witlofmarmelade en frisse citrusdressing reviewed by friederikeFrom: Gerechten van de Heerlijkheid (reviewed 18th May 2012)Meh. The components didn't work together as a combination, and by even themselves they were a bit weird.
The citrus dressing, for example, was either... | |
Melon Bubble Tea (Boba Tea) reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Food.com (reviewed 18th May 2012)A fun and refreshing drink!
I was thrilled when I discovered the tapioca pearls in an Asian grocery store – it meant I was no longer at the mercy of... | |
Cauliflower and bacon with coriander-cream sauce in pitta reviewed by westerFrom: Real Fast Food (reviewed 18th May 2012)I'm not sure about this one. The cauliflower with bacon was alright, and the sauce wasn't bad either, although more like mayonnaise than like a cream sauce.... | |
Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 18th May 2012)Normally, I don't care for ranch dressing, but I had a small amount of buttermilk left and I do like avocado, so I thought I'd try this. It tasted like... | |
Spanakopita reviewed by sarahemmmFrom: Food.com (reviewed 18th May 2012)All of evelyn/athens recipes are excellent and this is no exception. I don't always follow it exactly (she specifies three types of onion) but it is always... | |
Ooey-Gooey Brownies reviewed by havfaithFrom: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 17th May 2012)Again, I really wanted to like these. Without the glaze, I would have rated these a 2. The only sub I made was using white whole wheat flour in place of... | |
Banana Breakfast Bars reviewed by havfaithFrom: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 17th May 2012)I really wanted to like these. I followed the recipe as written other than using white whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose and subbing applesauce... | |
Shrimp a la Mexicana with Tomatoes, Serranos and Cilantro reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 17th May 2012)Quick, easy, fresh tasting and delicious – you can’t really ask much more of a recipe than that on a busy weeknight.
I used fish (halibut), one of... | |
Turkey Tea Sandwiches reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 17th May 2012)I tried this because I happened to have all the ingredients on hand and wanted something new. I didn't really care for the combination of cream cheese,... | |
Fruit Cake Crumble / Streusel für Obstkuchen reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 17th May 2012)A very easy, simple and reliable recipe for Streuselteig (crumble), nearly identical to the one in my mother's cookbook. I tested both this recipe and... | |
Quiche with Red Pepper and Chorizo reviewed by friederikeFrom: Snacks + Lunchgerechten (reviewed 17th May 2012)Eeeuw! It was just simply disgusting. It's a quiche of puff pastry, with a filling of just 1 red pepper, a few slices of chorizo, and 4 eggs and 300g creme... | |
Crash Hot Potatoes reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)This recipe went viral, a few years ago, when it was first posted on Ree's blog. They are delicious. Sometimes, I added a little Parmesan cheese and drizzled... | |
Strawberry Shortcake Cake reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)Ree is really digging back into her oldies but goodies recipe, from waaaaaaay back on her blog. This is one of her first recipes I ever made, but it's... | |
Buttered Rosemary Rolls reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)How do I love this recipe? Let me count the ways. First, I make my own bread rolls, instead of frozen bread dough. I'm a bread baker, and have the easiest... | |
Perfect Potatoes Au Gratin reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)I love any kind of gratin. This is a good recipe, but not my ultimate favorite. Ree uses Russet potatoes and cheddar cheese. It's good, and rich, but my... | |
Rib-Eye Steak with Onion-Blue Cheese Sauce reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)This is a really easy recipe to make, and a true man-pleasing dinner. I'm a carnivore, too, and I loved this recipe a lot. | |
Fig Prosciutto Pizza reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)I watched PW make this on her television show, and I was sold. I love fig jam, so I made her pizza crust and this recipe--exactly as she did. It was a... | |
Pizza Dough reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)This is an easy pizza dough to make, and a good basic one to have on hand. | |
Chicken Parmesan reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)This is a really easy recipe for a Classic dish. It's fancy enough to serve for a dinner party, yet makes a pretty quick work night dinner. It's a recipe... | |
Restaurant Style Salsa reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)There is no need for me to buy bottled salsa. This recipe is super easy to make and I appreciate it most when tomato growing season is over. I like being... | |
Cauliflower Soup reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)Goodness! This recipe is years old on Ree's blog, but it's a good thing she added it to her newest cookbook. It's a delicious soup, and the sour cream... | |
Sautéed Fresh Garbanzo Beans reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Prijatno! (reviewed 17th May 2012)Who knew garbanzo beans could be had fresh in fuzzy pods?
When at my local hispanic market, once I saw these, I knew I had to try them, and I forgot half... | |
sizzling saigon crepes reviewed by snoopyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 17th May 2012)This review is for the crepes only, not the sauce or filling.
(I used leftover Vietnamese "Fisherman's Soup" without broth, because the broth had all... | |
Bánh Xèo reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 16th May 2012)This was a delicious savoury Vietnamese pancake made with rice flour and coconut milk, stuffed with an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs, and served... | |
Rhubarb Cobbler reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th May 2012)This recipe allows the beautiful flavour of rhubarb to shine without overwhelming it with sugar and other ingredients. With lovely, tender biscuits baked... | |
Rempah reviewed by westerFrom: Groot Indonesisch kookboek (reviewed 16th May 2012)Lekker, echt "Indonesisch" smaakje. Wel een beetje droog. Minder kokos? Meer vet?
Nice, really "Indonesian" flavor. A bit dry, though. Less coconut next... | |
orange-wakame cucumber salad reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 16th May 2012)The seaweed is front and center in this salad. It was very briny and the cucumbers even took on the sea vegetable taste after they soaked over night in... | |
spring kale salad with sweet miso dressing reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 16th May 2012)This is a raw kale salad. It was tolerable (think about how good it is for you!), but not very appealing. I admit that I'm a raw kale skeptic -- I love... | |
Garlicky Wakame with Potatoes reviewed by snoopyFrom: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 16th May 2012)Creamy, homey, comfort food... meets seaweed? I've been on a bit of a seaweed kick lately, so I decided it was time to try this recipe. It greatly surpassed... | |
Semolina Pizza Dough reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th May 2012)I’ve finally made a dent in my stash of semolina flour with a double batch of this dough but when it’s all gone, I’ll have to buy more just to make... | |
Roasted Potato Pizza reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 15th May 2012)This was a delicious Greek-themed vegetarian pizza that included artichokes, spinach, feta cheese and rosemary.
I used a semolina pizza dough as my base,... | |
Light and Fluffy Pancakes reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)This is the go-to recipe for pancakes in our house; it has been made a hundred times, I am sure. It is always tasty, but it is only Light and Fluffy when... | |
Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)Amazing. Absolutely delicious. Have now made this twice in one week! The crust is the same used for the the other meringue and cream pies in the book;... | |
Ultimate Lemon Meringue Pie reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)Great recipe! As expected from these folks, they let you know the reason for each tiny detail, and all the little things add up to delicious. The crust... | |
Seared Duck Breast with Port and Cherries reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 15th May 2012)Very good weeknight meal. I used 16 dried cherries rather than 8 fresh ones, and I cut the dried cherries in half before adding them to the sauce. Rather... | |
zucchini bread reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 14th May 2012)I wanted to like this recipe, but it was the worst I've made in quite some time. There must be liquid ingredients missing from the ingredient list because... | |
wakame tofu "bacon" quiche reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 14th May 2012)I didn't dislike this recipe, but it wasn't the best either.
Flavor - With tamari, sea veggies, AND tempeh bacon, it was too salty. Beyond salt, the... | |
key-lime soy yogurt reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 14th May 2012)My primary motivation for trying this recipe was to see if I could make a lower sugar version of store bought Key Lime Soy Yogurt. The verdict: I would... | |
Slow roasted tomatoes reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 14th May 2012)Good basic recipe for roasting tomatoes. | |
Cold chicken with tunny-fish sauce (Pollo tonnato) reviewed by westerFrom: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 14th May 2012)Simple, nice. Even better when made a day before. | |
Onion Soup with Tomato & a Poached Egg reviewed by westerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th May 2012)A good, tasty, robust soup, but not as brilliant as I had hoped. Still, it is nice to find an onion soup without cheese.
I did use the duck fat. | |
Bulghur Burgers reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 14th May 2012)I love how these taste, but I have had a terrible time getting them to stay together. Most recently, I made the recipe replacing the bulghur with quinoa.... | |
Black Bean Salad reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2012)This salad was simple and delicious. Definitely make the oven roasted cherry tomatoes, they add such a nice flavor and texture. | |
Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2012)I had a lot of success with this recipe. I used one pint of grape tomatoes and cut them in half as the recipe specified. I let them go 50 minutes, but... | |
Zucchini and Hazelnut Salad reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 13th May 2012)I never thought I would want to make a meal of grilled zucchini until I tasted this salad. I loved the combination of hazelnuts with this vegetable, lightly... | |
Golden Dream Wedding Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 13th May 2012)I didn’t make a wedding cake, but I did make a cake for my mother. This is a delicious, moist, almond cake flavoured with lemon (oil, zest and syrup)... | |
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 13th May 2012)Excellent dish! Made this for Mother's Day brunch and it was a big hit. Everyone had seconds. Super easy to make. | |
Almond Cake from Abruzzo (Parrozzo) reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 13th May 2012)The flavors were good. But my batter was very thick and did not 'pour' at all. I had to scoop it into the pan. Cake was dense and crumbly. I'm not sure... | |
vietnamese "fisherman's soup" reviewed by snoopyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 13th May 2012)I love big soup bowls available from Asian restaurants around town -- brothy, full of vegetables, with a little protein (tofu or seitan). The exact ingredients... | |
Lemon Buttermilk Rhubarb Bundt Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Honey & Jam (reviewed 13th May 2012)I wanted to love this.
Lemon - my son's favorite, rhubarb, my husband's favorite, and cake, my daughter's favorite.
Unfortunately this produced a very... | |
Sourdough Waffles reviewed by havfaithFrom: Alaska Sourdough (reviewed 12th May 2012)Even though I oiled my waffle iron well, these stuck so bad I'd have had to cool the iron down and clean it before making a 2nd. I turned it off and used... | |
Sourdough Bread reviewed by havfaithFrom: Alaska Sourdough (reviewed 12th May 2012)I used this recipe for my 2nd attempt at sourdough bread. This recipe uses no dry yeast so it takes forever to raise. Following the instructions, my loaves... | |
Sourdough Starter reviewed by havfaithFrom: Alaska Sourdough (reviewed 12th May 2012)I've made this starter with good results. Can't say the same for the other recipes in the book, but the starter works! | |
Beef Wellingtons reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 12th May 2012)They were very delicious, BUT... it took ages until the puff pastry was done and golden brown - so long that the steaks had already begun to dry out.... | |
Baked Beetroot reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 12th May 2012)This recipe is so simple you can hardly review it, but I'm going to do so anyway, because it shows you how to gat a beetroot baked - but the beetroot wasn't... | |
Mustard Arame Saute reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 12th May 2012)This vegetable saute had a really great balance of flavors with sweet carrots, nutty tempeh, lots of broccoli, etc. I liked that this uses a mustard sauce... | |
Cinnamon Toast French Toast reviewed by BethNHFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th May 2012)Mother's Day breakfast (a day early) made by my 14 year old son.
I found this version of baked french toast better than others we've tried. The toasting... | |
Indoor Chicken Fajitas reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 11th May 2012)Chicken breast are marinated in a mixture of lime juice, oil, cilantro, garlic and worcestershire sauce before being cooked on top of the stove. The onions... | |
Parcels of cauliflower and broccoli cheese reviewed by westerFrom: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 11th May 2012)Good flavor, nice presentation. I feel it would enhance almost any main course without taking centre stage. | |
Absolutely Magnificent Caramel Matzoh Crunch reviewed by ZosiaFrom: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 11th May 2012)An easy-to-make sweet that stores well and is great for gift-giving.
It starts with a simple caramel of butter and brown sugar that's brought to a boil... | |
Old-Fashioned Deli Cheese Blintzes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 11th May 2012)These delicate vanilla crepes filled with a creamy, tangy cheese filling are a delicious treat for a special breakfast or brunch, especially served with... | |
Corn-Masa Crepas with Mexican Flavors reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 11th May 2012)(first review - give a 3 rating):
Crepes with a light vegetable filling, and a very small amount of cheese on top.
The crepes are made from eggs, masa,... | |
Mommom’s Chocolate Bourbon-Spiked Banana Bread reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th May 2012)Joy is a genius and I’m so happy she’s young and restless, as this is the best banana bread I’ve even eaten. I love the flavors–the lemon juice,... | |
Green Gazpacho reviewed by friederikeFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 10th May 2012)First reviewed 10 May 2012: 2 stars
Also known as 'Death by Garlic'. Honestly, the first few spoonfuls were okay, but after that it just became inedible.... | |
Yogurt Biscuits reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 10th May 2012)I also did not get the super tall flaky biscuits pictured in the photo next to this recipe in the book. I did use greek yogurt, but instead of AP flour,... | |
Cauliflower Coconut Curry with Noodles reviewed by LeekaFrom: The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors (reviewed 9th May 2012)This is quite a liquid-y dish, more of a soup than what I had anticipated. The coconut milk adds a lovely creaminess to the curry that I love. I almost... | |
Almond-Rhubarb Snack Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 9th May 2012)This is a delicious almond-flavoured coffee cake studded with tart rhubarb bits with a crunchy toasted almond topping.
The cake comes together easily... | |
Mango-Lime Ice reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th May 2012)Delicious and refreshing, tasting of sweet-tart mangoes with a hint of orange!
I started this the night before as recommended, intending to use the still-set... | |
Vietnamese Grilled Pork Balls reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia (reviewed 9th May 2012)The authors describe these as “easy-to-eat” and I would add that they’re easy to make as well though the method and ingredients are different from... | |
Roasted Poblano Crema with Mexican Greens reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th May 2012)The recipe produced a lovely mild soup.
One of the more memorable dishes from our recent trip to Mexico City was a Poblano Soup, and I was hoping this... | |
Triple Chocolate Scones reviewed by BethNHFrom: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 8th May 2012)My youngest son has been clamoring for scones for months now and when this recipe popped up on my Facebook page I figured it was a good one to start with.
We... | |
Cauliflower, Flemish style (Bloemkool op z'n Vlaams) reviewed by westerFrom: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 8th May 2012)Very simple cauliflower with browned butter and nutmeg. Good everyday food. | |
Rustic Jícama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)Light, fresh, and crunchy. I served this appetizer as a salad. It contains jicama, cucumbers, oranges, radishes (skipped those), marinated in lime juice... | |
Pickled Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)Very simple, and the result is a tasty crunchy red onion.
The key here is that thinly sliced red onion is boiled - for 45 seconds - and then ground cumin,... | |
Chicken in Pueblan Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)This was good, but not impressively so. Pepitas are roasted, and ground in the blender with white onion, garlic, cilantro, lettuce leaves, radish leaves,... | |
Chickpea Wraps reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2012)I made the chickpea salad part of this recipe and the result was very much like tuna salad--perfect for my vegetarian family. The salad was a bit too... | |
Mixed Green Salad reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2012)This is a very tasty salad. I used chocolate balsamic vinegar in the dressing, and liked the addition of goat cheese instead of Parmesan. | |
Caribbean Black Beans reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 8th May 2012)I modified the recipe to make the beans in the slow cooker. I sauted the onion and spices as the recipe indicated. Then I transferred the onion mixture,... | |
Bitter Greens with Sweet Onions and Tart Cheese 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 8th May 2012)I used two pounds of mixed greens to make this recipe. I did not use a full 1/2 pound of feta cheese. Once I added the cheese, it formed a creamy sauce... | |
Penne alla Vodka with the Best Garlic Bread in the World reviewed by TwinkleFrom: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 7th May 2012)This was very easy to make and turned out delicious. The author recommends soaking the cashews overnight or boil for 10 minutes if you do not have a Vitamix.... | |
BBQ Pineapple Pizza reviewed by TwinkleFrom: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 7th May 2012)This recipe turned out great. You'll want to give yourself extra time to make it as you need to caramelize onions and bake the tofu beforehand. The pizza... | |
Baked Oatmeal reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 7th May 2012)I made this recipe with a few modifications. I baked the oatmeal in muffin tins, so I mixed all of the ingredients together instead of layering them as... | |
Potato pizza with anchovies, Mascarpone and rocket reviewed by westerFrom: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 7th May 2012)I used a different crust, but the topping was very good. |