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Cauliflower and Feta Omelet reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

I made this a few weeks ago and kept forgetting to review it -- probably because I found it pretty forgettable as egg/breakfast dishes go. My husband...
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Poached Tangerines and Oranges reviewed by aj12754

From: French Culinary Institute's Salute to Healthy Cooking (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

What a delightfully light and tasty dessert! I used the citrus I had on hand, ruby red grapefruit and navel oranges and it was lovely. The fruit is...
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Pinto Beans with Side Meat reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Hubby and I both agreed we like the way I cook pintos better either with peanut butter, ham hock or ham bone. Although we enjoy salt pork as a seasoning...
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Agedashi Tofu reviewed by Jayme

From: Just One Cookbook (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Broth was a little overly sweet. Next time I will cut the mirin in half. Otherwise, this was super simple, quick and delicious.
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Semolina Almond Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

I thought these would be standard snowball/Russian tea cakes/Mexican wedding cookies made with clarified butter and orange flower water. I was wrong -...
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Poached Pears with Prunes reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

It seemed like a good, basic recipe, with bay leaves and prunes adding a twist. Unfortunately, it also called for half a navel orange, peel and all. Cinnamon,...
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Cheddar Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

This was wonderful on the Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins from the same page. This was a Brilliant Short Recipe. It was easy to whip up and so tasty. I know...
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Jalpeno Cornbread Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

These were very good. I made half a recipe for six muffins. I think I could have used the whole jalapeño though since they weren't that hot. I did decide...
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Lentil and Bacon Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Soup's On!: 75 Soul-Satisfying Recipes from Your Favorite Chefs (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Hubby and I loved this soup. This book is filled with soups from famous chefs, cookbooks and restaurants. This particular soup is from Charlie Trotter...
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Bacony Brussels Sprouts reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Wow! Caramelized Brussels sprouts bits topped with crispy bacon - fantastic! The vegetable is prepped while strips of bacon crisp in a pan. The author...
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Porchetta-Style Roast Pork reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Juicy and tender, subtly flavoured with fennel and garlic, this slow-roasted pork shoulder tasted as fantastic as it smelled while cooking. The day before,...
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Outrageous Brownies reviewed by gatherings

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

I've made these several times over the years.Very rich as stated before.I cut,wrap indivdually and freeze than take out when we need a special treat.
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Thai Shrimp Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Know-How: Be a Better Cook with Hundreds of Easy Techniques, Step-by-Step Photos, and Ideas for Over 500 Great Meals (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

It's probably stretching it a bit to call this Thai; it's more an interpretation of Thai, seen through a US lens. But not bad. I made a half recipe for...
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Cucumber Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Delightful Thai Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

This is one of my go-to recipes when I need a small salad with a Thai-ish (or vaguely SE Asian) dinner. Usually I make a half recipe for the two of us. -...
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Nutty Eggplant and Potato Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: The Spice of Vegetarian Cooking: Ethnic Recipes from India, China, Mexico, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

A pretty boring rendition of an eggplant and potato curry. Neela's Eggplant and Potato from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking is quite...
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Neela's Eggplant and Potato reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

One of our favorites from this book. The whole recipe is dinner for 2-3, served over rice. We use the full amount of cayenne. :-)
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Bread with Sesame and Anise Seeds reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

A delicious bread with subtle anise flavor. This bread is prepared in a food processor, and it comes together very quickly. It is made with flour (bread...
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Kefta Tagine with Herbs, Spices, and Lemon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

Delicious and somewhat easy. A sauce is prepared with grated red onion, saffron water, butter, and a host of wonderful spices. After cooking it for...
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Oatmeal Base Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk & Cookies: 89 Heirloom Recipes from New York's Milk & Cookies Bakery (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

These only get three stars because 1) the recommended technique of kneading the dough is tedious 2) I think the amounts called for are slightly off (or...
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Cream Biscuits reviewed by BethNH

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

Light & flaky & delicious! To the best of my knowledge, I've never had authentic biscuits so I'm not really sure what they're supposed to be like....
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Olive Oil and Maple Granola reviewed by lkloda

From: Orangette (reviewed 1st March 2012)

Dry Fruit Strudel as Made in Assisi reviewed by kateq

From: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (reviewed 1st March 2012)

A lovely pastry/cookie which is simple to make, lovely to look at and really delicious. I substituted marsala for the vin santo and left out the nuts....
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Tagliatelle with Chicken Livers reviewed by kaye16

From: Antonio Carluccio Cooks Pasta (TV Cooks) (reviewed 1st March 2012)

Chicken livers are not my favorite food, I must say, but DH likes them, so I try occasionally. This one is quite good. A half recipe was a quite nice dinner...
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Chicken Patties with Rosemary and Pancetta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 1st March 2012)

The picture of the chicken patties looks more like chicken meatballs, and it has a red tinge as if tomato sauce or paste or even paprika were present in...
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Not-Just-For-Thanksgiving Cranberry Shortbread Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 1st March 2012)

Sweet, tender, buttery cookie filled with tart ruby fruit, this is a visual as well as a taste sensation. The vanilla cookie dough contains the basic...
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Eggplant Tricolore (and more) reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 1st March 2012)

Eggplant never looked so pretty! This is a great combination of tender, roasted eggplant and Buffalo mozzarella, topped with a tangy salsa. The eggplants...
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Special Everyday Persian Rice (Chelo) reviewed by Zosia

From: Seductions of Rice: A Cookbook (reviewed 1st March 2012)

This recipe, also called chelo, is a little labour intensive but is a favourite of both daughters so gets made on occasion. Quite a few steps are required...
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Golden Chicken Kebabs reviewed by Zosia

From: Seductions of Rice: A Cookbook (reviewed 1st March 2012)

This is an easy, flavourful way of preparing boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. The meat is trimmed of fat, cubed and marinated in a mixture...
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Spicy Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach reviewed by megaelim

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 29th February 2012)

Great soup - easy to make, with lots of down time once it's actually cooking. I actually wouldn't have minded a bit more seasoning, this was probably the...
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Meatball, Tomato, and Egg Tagine (Kefta Mkaouara) reviewed by wester

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This was good, and my husband loved it. However, I don't think I am going to make it again, as the Meatball Tagine with Spices and Lemon on the very next...
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Viennese Chocolate Torte reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 29th February 2012)

When plans fell through for my 14 year old, I offered to bake with him. This is one of his favorite cookbooks - probably because of the pictures - and...
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pissaladiere reviewed by soupereasy

From: Home Baking: The Artful Mix of Flour and Traditions from Around the World (reviewed 29th February 2012)

A really nice tart although the oil packed black olives were a bit intense for me. Another AJ-soupereasy project. The pastry was really nice and quite...
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Blood Orange Sorbet reviewed by friederike

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 29th February 2012)

Very simple, very delicious. It felt slightly granular, and I wonder whether I just should have stirred it another time, or whether adding an egg white...
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Fresh Cherry Clafoutis reviewed by soupereasy

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 29th February 2012)

Had a bunch of Costco plums to use. Thought Clafoutis would do the job. Really just used this recipe for ratio of egg/milk/flour. This batter could be...
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Parmesan Shortbread with Fennel and Seasalt reviewed by soupereasy

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 29th February 2012)

These a delightful savoury shortbread. Hint of sweet, nice hit of fennel and that added burst of the coarse salt. Lovely with cocktails or wine.
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West Texas Carne Asado reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 29th February 2012)

Really enjoyed this. Cooked slow and low, this Asado comes out flavorful and tender. Served with San Antonio Style Flour Tortillas and black beans.
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San Antonio-Style Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 29th February 2012)

These are the best! I like my tortillas soft and fluffy just like I used to get in S.A., and these come very close. They are even better than the Homesick...
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Salsa Fuego reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This takes me back to my favorite Tex-Mex! Hearty, smokey flavor great on fajitas, breakfast tacos, chips or eggs. Made this exactly as recommended and...
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Summer Squash Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This is a very easy, reliable soup recipe. I substituted cauliflower for the potatoes but otherwise followed the recipe as written.
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Classic Apple Pie reviewed by havfaith

From: Mrs. Fields Cookie Book: 100 Recipes from the Kitchen of Mrs. Fields (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This is the recipe I use for my apple pie filling all the time. SO good!
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Minestrone Soup reviewed by havfaith

From: The McDougall Program: 12 Days to Dynamic Health (Plume) (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This one's not as quick as the veggie stew, but it's totally worth the time! I LOVE this soup! I always use the garbanzo beans and usually the tomatoes...
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American Vegetable Stew reviewed by havfaith

From: The McDougall Program: 12 Days to Dynamic Health (Plume) (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This recipe is so quick and easy and the veggies retain a lot of texture since you aren't cooking them to death. I add the first veggies to the pot and...
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Marbled Bundt Cake reviewed by havfaith

From: The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes: Amazing Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Pies, Brownies and Breads (reviewed 29th February 2012)

I always requested a marbled cake for my birthday growing up and had to try this one out. This cake turned out well, but took a bit of tweaking to get...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by havfaith

From: The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes: Amazing Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Pies, Brownies and Breads (reviewed 28th February 2012)

One word - WOW. Perfect peanut butter cookies! The dough was just firm enough without being too dry or crumbly. I made the recipe as written, using white...
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Ossobuco in Bianco -- Tomato-Less Braised Veal Shanks reviewed by Zosia

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 28th February 2012)

This is a delicious, simplified version of braised veal shanks. Very little effort goes into getting them started as no vegetable chopping, etc is required....
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Meatball Tagine with Spices and Lemon (Tagine Kefta Emshmel) reviewed by wester

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 28th February 2012)

This was lovely. The method is very simple: poach some lamb meatballs in a broth of spices (and onion and parsley). The meatballs don't even need to be...
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'Fried' Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Basics (reviewed 28th February 2012)

Blueberry Nutmeg Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 28th February 2012)

A good solid muffin, but nothing amazing or knock your socks off about it.
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Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Eggplant reviewed by aj12754

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 28th February 2012)

This recipe gets five stars from me for two reasons: 1) it's delicious with a surprising depth of flavor given the short cooking time, and 2) so little...
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Quick Steamed Microwave Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 28th February 2012)

Really quick, and reasonably delicious. We already had Lyle's golden syrup, but I think Maple Syrup could fill in as an adequate substitute. You butter...
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Linguine with Lemon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking (reviewed 28th February 2012)

A very simple recipe - lemon (zest, juice, and two sliced lemons), olive oil, butter, and salt, with a bit of Parmigiano-Reggiano - tossed over linguine....
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Colcannon Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm (reviewed 28th February 2012)

Hubby and I liked this one a lot. We both agree that we like the traditional Colcannon that Tyler Florence had on his Food Network show better but this...
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Pickled Jalapeno Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 28th February 2012)

Hubby and I loved this meatloaf. It's a bit different in that the bread crumbs are cornbread, it has both pork and ground beef, pickled jalapenos and fresh...
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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 27th February 2012)

Chocolate satisfaction in every bite. I made this straight forward elegant cake for a special teenager’s birthday. (I hate making frosting and icing...
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Thai-Style Chicken Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 27th February 2012)

I found everything for this soup except for the lemon grass. It was completely delicious and very popular with more adventurous diners. The red curry...
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Salade Nicoise reviewed by friederike

From: Marie Claire Fresh + Fast (reviewed 27th February 2012)

A very delicious and satisfying lunch box dish - also well suited as a light meal on a picnic or the like. One caveat: DB thought is was quite garlicky,...
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Sautéed Spinach with Apple, Pine Nuts and Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 27th February 2012)

This was a true discovery! Spinach has never really appeared very exciting, until today. The only change we made was that we substituted the pine nuts...
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Poached Quinces with Rose Water Syrup reviewed by friederike

From: Moroccan: A Culinary Journey of Discovery (Food Lovers Collection) (reviewed 27th February 2012)

A very delicious, very simple, and very easy to prepare dish that even has the advantages that you can prepare it in advance and then serve warm or cold,...
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Fiery Chicken Wings with Blood Oranges reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 27th February 2012)

Very delicious and really easy! With the Roast Chicken with Harissa in mind, I marinated the chicken wings in my homemade Harissa before I left for work...
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BLT Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 27th February 2012)

This recipe made fantastic sandwich buns. I understand why it's named "BLT" bread....the slightly sweet bread is the perfect foil for smoky, salty fillings,...
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Potato Soup with Split Green Peas reviewed by Zosia

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 27th February 2012)

Humble ingredients - potatoes, (yellow) split peas, caramelized onions - come together to make a tasty and satisfying soup. Peeled, diced potatoes were...
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Kuku sabzi reviewed by wester

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 27th February 2012)

Very nice, but not as nice as the kuku eggplant on the next page. Do serve with yogurt, as indicated. It needs a bit of acidity to show its full flavor. It...
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Chicken Tagine with Prunes and Almonds in The Style of The Rif Mountains reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 27th February 2012)

I purchased a tagine (thankfully, seeing as my oven is on strike), and this is the first tagine I prepared. This recipe produced a rich sauce with a strong...
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Chocolate Brownies reviewed by havfaith

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 26th February 2012)

By far, these are my favorite vegan brownies to date. As long as they're not overbaked, you end up with a nice, dense, chocolately brownie. Topped with...
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Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Parmesan reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 26th February 2012)

A good idea on paper, lacking something in execution. Folding the cooked vegetables into the egg after scrambling really results in scrambled egg topped...
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Knock You Naked Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 26th February 2012)

These are so good and the surprising thing is I don't usually even like caramels but they are so good layered in these brownies. Very rich and it only...
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Cran-Apple Crisps reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 26th February 2012)

A crisp, chewy topping, and tender, juicy baked Fall fruits combine to make a delicious, comforting dessert. The topping starts with the usual pantry...
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Chipotle Cheddar Biscuits reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Tender, cheesy, delicious and the best cheese biscuit/scone I've ever made. The ingredients are basic: all purpose flour, butter, sharp cheddar cheese...
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Deluxe Cocoa Brownies reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 26th February 2012)

It's hard finding a good vegan brownie recipe. Most don't turn out quite right - either too cake-y or too gooey. These are pretty good! Chewy yet firm...
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 26th February 2012)

I added a couple handfuls of vegan chocolate chips. These are pretty good, though I'll sub applesauce for at least half the oil next time. A little crunchier...
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Fruity Carrot-Bran Muffins reviewed by havfaith

From: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2012)

I left out the raisins and nuts since I don't like either in baked goods. I also subbed dried mango for the dried apricots called for since that's what...
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Basic Cornbread reviewed by havfaith

From: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2012)

This is okay, but defininitely on the bland side. I think it needs some spices or something added. This recipe makes a great base for cornbread stuffing...
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Colorful Mashed Potatoes reviewed by havfaith

From: The McDougall Health-Supporting Cookbook: Volume One (reviewed 26th February 2012)

A good way to get a wider variety of veggies into kids without a fight. =) Adults like them too! This could be made with pretty much any vegetable or a...
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Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by havfaith

From: The McDougall Health-Supporting Cookbook: Volume One (reviewed 26th February 2012)

This makes a nice chewy cookie. I sort of rolled these in balls (the dough's pretty sticky so not perfect balls) and flattened them on the cookie sheet...
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Whole-Wheat Banana Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Using all whole wheat flour made for a heavy loaf. I plan to try white whole wheat flour the next time to make it a bit lighter. The recipe calls for walnuts...
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Mini Corn Dog Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: Iowa Girl Eats (reviewed 26th February 2012)

I did a veganized version of these when some drunk people snacks were needed. I used apple sage field roast sausages to replace the hotdogs.
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Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich reviewed by Jayme

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2012)

This falls into the sandwich genius category. I made a veganized version of this with maple smoked tempeh bacon and pepperjack Daiya cheese. Tomatoes...
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Lima Bean Stew reviewed by havfaith

From: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Another yummy new recipe for me. The barley/rice makes this a pretty hearty soup. Doesn't take much to fill you up and it's really good for you too! =)
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Creamy Avocado Pasta reviewed by Jayme

From: Two Peas and Their Pod (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Very yummy and creamy and super simple to blend up while your pasta is cooking. A nice alternative to pesto for your pasta. It would also be really adaptable....
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup reviewed by havfaith

From: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Another great soup for a chilly day. Also great for the holidays.
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Hearty White Bean Soup reviewed by havfaith

From: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Another really good, easy soup. Great for a snowy day.
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Tofu and Black Bean Stew reviewed by havfaith

From: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)

SO easy and yet, SO good! I served mine over a steamed potato I had in the fridge, but this would also be yummy on its own or over rice. =)
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Zesty Tomato Dressing reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegan Delights: Gourmet Vegetarian Specialties (reviewed 26th February 2012)

This is a great, quick dressing. Make it the day before so the flavors blend for even better dressing. I've done this with tomato juice and more recently...
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green pea and mint soup reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegan Feasts: Essential Vegetarian Collection (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Very good soup and super easy to make.
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Epic Roast Chicken Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 26th February 2012)

A very good salad largely composed of chicken, bacon, and croutons. This is similar to this Zuni bread salad. However, I think the Zuni salad had much...
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Apple and Watercress Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 26th February 2012)

A fresh, crunchy salad - with an amazing blue cheese dressing with walnuts. Huge think slices of apple were gorgeously displayed over a bed of watercress....
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Minted Courgette Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 26th February 2012)

An amazingly good soup - we can only imagine having it with seasonally fresh zucchini! Shredded zucchini and onions are gently sautéed for a long time...
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Jerk-Dressed Bristol Pork reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 26th February 2012)

An unusual pulled pork - moist and fully flavored. This pork cooked all day in an interesting assortment of spices and apple cider. Spices included coriander,...
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Kuku eggplants reviewed by wester

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 25th February 2012)

This was easy to make and very tasty. Do make sure the eggplant is not just browned but done as well, as it doesn't really cook any more once it is added...
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White Mountain Bread reviewed by joeljkp

From: The Bread Bible: 300 Favorite Recipes (reviewed 25th February 2012)

A very good basic white loaf. I haven't made bread by hand in years (so long that I can't remember the last time), but this came out great the first time....
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Roast Chicken Leg Quarters with Figs and Almonds reviewed by friederike

From: Marie Claire Fresh + Fast (reviewed 25th February 2012)

It was very simple, and extremely fast to prepare (with an hour in the oven afterwards). On the chicken, you hardly tasted any of the ingredients other...
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St Martin Pears in Red Wine / San Martin-peren in rode wijn reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 25th February 2012)

It was a nice dessert once we managed to cook them, but the way it's described in the recipe (cook uncovered in the oven) won't work. Even after one hour...
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Avocado, Orange and Almond Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Spanish Food and Cooking (Food & Drink) (reviewed 25th February 2012)

Nice, but I wasn't particularly impressed. Oranges in a salad are always a great idea, but the rest just was a bit boring. We used an expensive olive oil...
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Wintery Spring Rolls reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 25th February 2012)

It was so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so good!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved them there is nothing better to eat than a quick and easy healthy meal like...
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Blueberry Scones reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 25th February 2012)

I like that the blueberries are added last and that you can use frozen blueberries without turning the entire dough blue-grey. This was a very interesting...
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Orange and grated carrot salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 25th February 2012)

This was a refreshing simple salad. I was worried about my carrots being a little old, but they tasted great in the salad. The strong taste of the cinnamon...
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Potato Pancakes reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 25th February 2012)

These are mashed potato cakes (I used Yukon Gold), flavoured with garlic, fresh herbs and dried spices, dipped in an egg wash and fried. The egg dip was...
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Pulled pork sliders with mustard BBQ sauce and pickled onions reviewed by southerncooker

From: Money Saving Meals and Round 2 Recipes (reviewed 25th February 2012)

These were delicious. I loved the mustard BBQ sauce and pickled onions with the pork. I think I even liked these better than the first dish. The BBQ sauce...
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Bastila of Fes with Chicken or Quail reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 25th February 2012)

A complicated recipe with difficult to follow instructions. But the end result was fabulous. I had wanted to make this dish, because I had it in Marrakesh,...
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Salmon with Lemon-Shallot Relish & Prosciutto reviewed by aj12754

From: Weir Cooking in the City: More than 125 Recipes and Inspiring Ideas for Relaxed Entertaining (reviewed 25th February 2012)

The recipe sounds more appetizing than it turns out to be and there is a mistake in the recipe as well. You begin by cutting your prosciutto into half...
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