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Cauliflower Soup with Pecorino Romano and Truffle Oil reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th February 2012)

A few years ago I had a wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil at a restaurant and really disliked it ... so I thought I just didn't like the flavor of...
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by hirsheys

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 13th February 2012)

This recipe definitely took some time and effort, but it was quite delicious in the end. Next time, I may use cream in the sauce instead of yogurt to...
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Basic Crepes reviewed by Zosia

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 13th February 2012)

After trying several, this has become my go-to crepe recipe. The batter comes together quickly but must sit for 1 hour before cooking. I usually make...
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Pecan Crumble reviewed by jenncc

From: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book: Recipes from the Beloved Bakery for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 13th February 2012)

Made my usual blueberry muffins even tastier!
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Buttermilk Roast Chicken reviewed by Zosia

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 13th February 2012)

This is a very quick and easy recipe: a long soak in a brine of buttermilk, salt, sugar, garlic and paprika assures you of flavourful chicken and baking...
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Vegannaise reviewed by Jayme

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th February 2012)

Great replacement for the store bought vegan mayo, which is really expensive. Next time I make it I will opt for the lemon juice, instead of vinegar. I...
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Balsamic Strawberries reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 13th February 2012)

Great sweet, sour, and spicy combo. I would love to have these on top of ice cream or cake.
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Better-Than-Tuna Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 13th February 2012)

I made a half recipe that will be enough for at least 6 sandwiches. While this is an incredibly delicious sandwich filling, or a great salad if you don't...
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Sweet Miso Salad Dressing reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 13th February 2012)

Dressing was a little thick so I at least doubled the liquid. It was also very mustardy, which I loved, but I think some people might wonder why a dressing...
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Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream or Yogurt reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th February 2012)

English cucumbers, peeled, sliced, and seeded, enrobed in a sour cream-lemon juice-paprika sauce. These tasted fine, but they were really ugly - imagine...
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Spaghetti with Toasted Breadcrumbs and Oregano reviewed by southerncooker

From: Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals from My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th February 2012)

My daughter and I loved this one. I made a half recipe of this for us. This was easy to make and delicious to eat. Not many ingredients but loads of flavor:...
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Cream Biscuits reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This Northern girl had never made biscuits before. I've made lots of breads and rolls but never biscuits. From start to finish, these biscuits take only...
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Chicken Pot Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 12th February 2012)

Who knew that making chicken pot pie was so easy? While my husband and I love chicken pot pie, I've always been happy with the refrigerated Mrs. Budd's....
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Pasta and Green Beans with Peanut Sauce reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 12th February 2012)

Very simple pasta, exactly what the title says it will be. This is made with kids' pallets in mind, so for a more grown up peanut sauce flavour I add a...
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Flourless Chocolate Tart reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 12th February 2012)

Two major flaws and one minor flaw with this recipe: 1. Terrible crust. Sadly the thing it could have used most was flour...which is obviously not the...
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Wilted Cabbage and Roasted Walnut Salad reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Master Chefs Cook Kosher (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This is such an easy and tasty recipe. It literally takes ten minutes to make. It would make a nice side dish to go with a hearty meat. The recipe...
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Meatballs with vodka dill cream sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This was a pleasant enough dish to serve on a cold wintry Sunday. I didn't have any lingonberry preserves, as suggested, to go with it, and I thought it...
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Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter reviewed by hirsheys

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 12th February 2012)

Fabulous. Also, about as simple as it gets.
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French Toast reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 12th February 2012)

The main difference in this recipe is that you lightly toast the bread in a low oven first, I think to simulate stale bread. If your bread is already stale,...
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Italian Sausage Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This is a hearty soup, suitable for weeknight cooking. I omitted the pasta because I intended to freeze the leftovers, and I had to leave out the greens...
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th February 2012)

If you want a quick and easy chocolate chip cookie you can make with your kids, this is a good recipe. The cookies come out thin and crispy, not thick...
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Granola reviewed by sturlington

From: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch -- Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods (reviewed 12th February 2012)

First, the good. I like this method of toasting granola at a low heat. The granola came out crunchy and browned, not at all bitter. The brown sugar may...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Salty Sweets: Delectable Desserts and Tempting Treats with a Sublime Kiss of Salt (reviewed 12th February 2012)

Tender, intense peanut flavor, and with that perfect salty kick. Its been years since I've made peanut butter cookies, but I could tell this recipe was...
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olive oil and orange cake reviewed by soupereasy

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This is a lovely, moist cake, really easy to put together. I made a light glaze by melting a bit of beer jelly that I had made. Really lovely! I don't...
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Greek Roast Chicken with Caper Butter, Roast Lemons and Skordalia reviewed by jenncc

From: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 11th February 2012)

Love this roast chicken! It came out moist and flavorful with a wonderful crispy skin. The caper butter was easy to assemble and gave just the right...
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Lentil Soup with Red Squash and Fennel reviewed by kaye16

From: Verdura: Vegetables Italian Style (reviewed 11th February 2012)

An interesting soup, with lentils butternut squash, and fennel (bulb and seeds). I'm not really a fennel person, but this was a good combination. The...
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Russian Cabbage Borscht reviewed by andrew

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 11th February 2012)

This is a hearty borscht, heavier on the cabbage and potato than some variations. I have made this a few times and agree that it improves the recipe to...
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Cosimo's Famous Pizza reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 11th February 2012)

The sauce for this pizza is simple and good. A drained can of San Marzano peeled tomatoes are crushed in your hands, and mixed with salt, oregano, garlic,...
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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Here In America's Test Kitchen: All New Recipes, Quick Tips, Equipment Ratings, Food Tastings, and Science Experiments from the Hit Public Television Show (reviewed 11th February 2012)

The stated goal for this recipe is a no-fuss chocolate pudding cake, however not only did the recipe fail for us, preparation is decidedly fussy! My 16-yr...
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Chicken Jalfrezi reviewed by megaelim

From: Long Nights and Log Fires: Warming Comfort Food for Family and Friends (reviewed 11th February 2012)

This is really flavorful, and pretty simple to make. Once you've done all your chopping, and done a quick browning of the ingredients, you can pretty...
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Bone à Fidos reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Christmas Cookies (reviewed 11th February 2012)

Leave it to Rose Levy Beranbaum to include an easy and delicious (I'm taking my dog's word for this!) recipe for our canine friends and family members. These...
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Country Ham and Gruyere Dutch Baby reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 11th February 2012)

I really enjoyed this one. It was fun to make and so pretty when it came out of the oven. It was a bit crispy but also flaky. Loved the taste of the ham,...
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White cabbage with orange and sesame reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 10th February 2012)

This tasted distinctly of peanut butter, which I hadn't expected. I didn't really mind either, but if I want my cabbage to taste of peanut butter another...
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Blood Orange and Rosemary Jelly reviewed by friederike

From: A Year in my Kitchen (reviewed 10th February 2012)

Uh. We were having guests last night, and as the recipe advises to prepare the jellies the day they are being served as they could become too hard otherwise,...
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Sogliole al Marsala / Dover Sole with Marsala reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 10th February 2012)

This was really good! It was quick, it was simple, and it's really delicious. We especially liked that you could taste both the fish and the Marsala (so...
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Brodetto reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 10th February 2012)

DB tried his hand several times at this dish when he was still a student - and he wasn't very successfull. It was very hard to get the timing right as...
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Fagiolini al Limone / Runner Beans with Lemon reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 10th February 2012)

Too sour and too salty. Admittedly, we are at least half culpable as we used half of the amount of beans and the full amount of anchovies before we realised...
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio / Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 10th February 2012)

I wasn't impressed. The pasta had nearly no taste at all, and the garlic wasn't enjoyable. I might try marinating some garlic in olive oil for a day or...
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New Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 10th February 2012)

This cake was somewhat of a disappointment. It seemed to be a basic vanilla coffee cake with a spiced, nutty streusel topping. As usual, Joanne Chang added...
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Multi-Vegetable Paella reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 10th February 2012)

Vibrant in both appearance and flavour, this recipe epitomizes for me what this book is all about....presenting vegetables in innovative, appealing and...
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Spicy Stewed Beef with Creamy Cheddar Grits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 10th February 2012)

I cut this recipe down to serve three and it was delicious. Very spicy from the chipotle, but the cheesy creamy grits took care of that and we like spicy...
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Almond Praline Ice Cream / Amandelpraliné-ijs reviewed by friederike

From: Ice Cream Handbook (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Hard to rate, as we changed quite a bit of things. Most important of all, I didn't like the idea of Greek yoghurt in my ice cream, so I substituted that...
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Apple, Fennel, Speck and Hazelnut Salad reviewed by friederike

From: My Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 9th February 2012)

A very nice salad. "Nearly Ottolenghi" is what DB thought (that's a compliment). He had this salad for lunch this week and though it's a little light for...
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Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Esalen Cookbook (reviewed 9th February 2012)

These were tender inside with nice, crisp edges. A little "rustic" looking since my dough never really totally came together - I didn't want to add much...
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Apple Strudel reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Puff pastry plus apple cinnamon sugar apple filling equals super simply, cheater, delicious dessert.
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Corn Fritters reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 9th February 2012)

These were alright, but I was hoping for something more. They were just corn pancakes. No biggie.
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African Yam Stew reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Amazing. I love the spice blend you do up for this soup, full of cumin, cloves, mustard seeds, coriander and yum. The peanut butter and raisins really...
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Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Walnut Viniagrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Steamed Brussels sprouts with a zing from a delicious vinaigrette. I tried this recipe as a break from our usual roasted brussels sprouts. These steamed...
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Minute Asparagus reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Super easy, and shockingly good! Asparagus is chopped into small pieces, boiled for exactly 1 minute, and then quickly pan fried with soy sauce and lemon...
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Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Let me start by saying I would have never bought brussels sprouts :(, but when they showed up in my CSA basket I turned to someone I could trust to handle...
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Lime-Bathed Peanut Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 9th February 2012)

This had great flavor and crunch! Next time I may add a little cayenne for kick. Nice Mexican meal side.
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Roast Shoulder of Pork with Apples and Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 8th February 2012)

This was a very decent pork roast. It was crusted with ground coriander and thyme, and by roasting on a rack much of the fat dripped to the bottom. The...
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Golden Chickpea and Artichoke Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 8th February 2012)

Very easy to throw together, but tastes like effort and looks pretty too.
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Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Vegan Slow Cooker: Simply Set It and Go with 150 Recipes for Intensely Flavorful, Fuss-Free Fare Everyone (Vegan or Not!) Will Devour (reviewed 8th February 2012)

I had such high hopes for this recipes and was pretty disappointed with the results. I followed the recipe very closely, only making one modification....
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Red Lentil Soup with Lemon reviewed by kfranzetta

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 7th February 2012)

This is a very tasty, simple red lentil soup recipe. I made the recipe with no modifications and found that the flavor developed after I let it sit for...
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Borlotti Bean Mole with Roast Winter Squash reviewed by kfranzetta

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 7th February 2012)

I used dried Rancho Gordo borlotti beans and just cooked them in gently boiling water with a bay leaf for about 25 minutes before adding them in with the...
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Black Bean Soup reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 7th February 2012)

This is a good basic black bean soup recipe. If I made it again I would drain the beans. I thought I'd give it a shot without doing my usual drain and...
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Grilled Pear, Walnut and Cabbage Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 7th February 2012)

Super simple, sweet, and crunchy.
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Quesadillas reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 7th February 2012)

On the surface, this seems to be a relatively basic quesadilla with black bean spread, sour cream, cheddar cheese and salsa......or so you would think. The...
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Sugar & Spice Brioche Buns reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 7th February 2012)

These buns are made with the same light, buttery brioche that forms the base of Joanne Chang's throwdown winning Sticky Bun recipe but instead of a coating...
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Very Berry Chocolate Chip Cobbler reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-This-World Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, and More (reviewed 7th February 2012)

Being winter and all we did this up with frozen berries and while it was still delicious, it would have been much more amazing with fresh fruit instead....
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Celery Soup with Lovage and Rice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 7th February 2012)

To be fair, I couldn't find Lovage. We were in the mood for a very light soup, and selected this recipe. It used a big pile of leeks, onions, and celery...
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Tagliatelle and Peas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 7th February 2012)

This was fairly bland. To be fair, my 16 yr old son selected this to prepare because it was the easiest recipe he could find (that didn't come from jars...
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Smoky Miso Tofu Sandwiches reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 7th February 2012)

A little disappointing. The marinade was very flavourful, but it turned out less than exciting when finished. But I put them in a sandwich with soy cheese...
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Tomato Sauce with Sauteed Vegetables and Olive Oil reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 7th February 2012)

This is a great basic tomato sauce, very good with pureed tomatoes from the garden, and quick enough for a weeknight. Because of the sauteed vegetables,...
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Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 7th February 2012)

Hubby and I loved these little gems. I made a half recipe and we ate three each. They are a little spicy from the jalapeño which we loved. Also enjoyed...
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Eggplant and Basil Stuffed Tomatoes reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 7th February 2012)

Ridiculously easy for how pro these look. I made the balsamic reduction with it and wouldn't go without if I make it again, which I will!
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Sweet Chili Lime Tofu reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 7th February 2012)

Sweet and sour deliciousness.
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Cheddar, beer and mustard pull-apart bread reviewed by JustLaura

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th February 2012)

It smelled delicious and tasted delicious but my loaf just didn't rise. I don't know if it was because it was very cold in CO when I made it and it just...
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Chunky Guacamole reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 6th February 2012)

A simple guacamole recipe -- and with guacamole, simple is best. The tips about leaving some of the avocado chunky gave this dip a nice texture.
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Citrus-Ginger Chicken with Root Vegetables reviewed by sturlington

From: Glorious One-Pot Meals: A Revolutionary New Quick and Healthy Approach to Dutch-Oven Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2012)

This had a nice flavor, especially the glaze on the root vegetables. I left out the broccoli, as I didn't want it to get overcooked, and served it steamed...
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Snickers Bar Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Recipe Girl (reviewed 6th February 2012)

When asked what he wanted for his birthday cake, my husband quickly responded with Snickers Pie. Apparently he had this at our neighbor's Christmas Eve...
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Cranberry-Zucchini Muffins reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook (reviewed 6th February 2012)

I was skeptical that these would be excellent--the salt, cinnamon and vanilla seemed to be called for in too-small amounts--but, no, these muffins are...
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Chocolate Cranberry Crunchq reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts (Moosewood Collection) (reviewed 6th February 2012)

These are in the Cookies and Bars chapter, but they're really like a breakfast bar or a healthy cookie. They do have tons of butter in them and some chocolate,...
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Caramelized Fennel with Goat Cheese reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Sweet fennel is made even sweeter with a fennel seed caramel and is garnished with dill, garlic and lemon zest and finished with tangy goat cheese. The...
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Fusilli with Cabbage and Tomato reviewed by kaye16

From: Pasta Harvest: Delicious Recipes Using Vegetables at Their Seasonal Best (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Yummy. Not a weeknight dinner, since there's a lot of chopping, sautéing, and simmering time involved.
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Gemelli with Mushrooms and Tomato reviewed by kaye16

From: Pasta Harvest: Delicious Recipes Using Vegetables at Their Seasonal Best (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Very tasty and easy. Any kind of mushroom could be used. Shiitakes, some kind of wild mushroom, or a mix of cultivated and wild, all would be good. Lardons...
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Blood Orange Port Marmalade reviewed by megaelim

From: The Complete Book of Year-Round Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Delicious Recipes (reviewed 5th February 2012)

I ended up with caramel, and I was watching this pretty closely as it cooked. I think it's too small a batch to easily pull off.
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Baked Oatmeal with Raisins and Pecans reviewed by megaelim

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 5th February 2012)

I really enjoyed this - the nuts gave it great texture, and the leftovers reheated well. It did make way more than four servings.
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Hoisin Wraps reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 5th February 2012)

A very delicious and quickly prepared fake version of Peking Duck, if you have chicken leftovers from another dish. We tried using Oyster Sauce once because...
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Vegetable Tagine with Chickpeas and Raisins reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Healthy Eats ("Good Food") (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Nice but not particularly mind-blowing. It needs a lot more spices than specified (try using the double amount), and I felt that the sauce was too much...
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Spicy Coconut and Pumpkin Curry reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Well, it was okay, not really very delicious. I guess pumpkin and coconut just don't make such an exciting mix. It also tasted slightly, uhm, dusty? floury?,...
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Speedy sweet potato soup with coconut reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Although this soup wasn't as, "full of flavour," as the recipe promised, it still had a pleasant, if slightly bland, taste. I used full fat coconut milk...
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Bacalhoada reviewed by Barbara

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 5th February 2012)

This recipe for this Portugese salt code casserole/stew was just too plain. The kalamata olives were a good compliment, but it really lacked punch. If...
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Squash soup with ginger (Pompoensoep met gember) reviewed by Barbara

From: 12 Maanden Lekker Eten (reviewed 5th February 2012)

I made this soup with butternut squash instead of the little squash usually found in Albert Heijn (the biggest supermarket in Holland), and used a homemade...
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Pork Chops with Mustard and Capers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Wow! A very complex (and delicious) sauce over pan-seared pork chops. I was amazed to realize I had all the ingredients except the Brown Sauce. I used...
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 5th February 2012)

An excellent light mashed potato. Yukon golds are simmered with garlic, then pressed through a sieve, and mixed with butter and warm milk. I love making...
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Mario Batali's Cheese-Stuffed Mortadella on Bruschetta reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Since we couldn't find Robiola we substituted cream cheese as suggested by Mario on the show. He also said you could use other meats besides Moradella...
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White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce reviewed by BethNH

From: Let's Dish (reviewed 4th February 2012)

These enchiladas are all the rage on Pinterest right now. Yummy chicken and cheese enchiladas topped with a sour cream sauce. I had to make a couple...
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Prune and Ricotta Oatmeal Breakfast Pudding reviewed by megaelim

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 4th February 2012)

Good, different way to use oatmeal. It makes way more than four servings worth, but it's good reheated, so I was ok with that.
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Fragrant Lentil Rice Soup with Spinach and Crispy Onions reviewed by megaelim

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 4th February 2012)

This is a really good stick to your ribs winter soup. The crispy onions are fabulous. It's also pretty easy to prepare as soups go. Like most soups,...
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Beef Ribs with Aquavit reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Craig Claiborne's New New York Times Cookbook (reviewed 4th February 2012)

This turned out to be rather typical fatty short ribs on a bed of chopped vegetables. Substituted Vodka and added extra caraway for the Aquavit. These...
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Cheddar-Scallion Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 4th February 2012)

Delicious, cheesy, savoury scones with a hint of onion and cumin. I love that the recipe calls for you to cube the cheese instead of grate it....it means...
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Bulgur Pilaf with Cabbage, Lebanese style reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 4th February 2012)

A simple, rustic, dish that made a light and satisfying meal. This dish takes relatively little hand-on time, and it had a nice flavor, especially with...
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Chocolate Sheet Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 4th February 2012)

For a nice chocolate cake, this came together quickly. It produced a light cake with good chocolate flavor and only 2g fat per serving. We served it...
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Fennel & Potato Soup with Smoked Salmon reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th February 2012)

I really didn't know I wanted to make a fennel soup until I began looking through a Patricia Wells cookbook (At Home in Provence) and saw a recipe for...
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Coda alla Vaccinara (Braised Oxtail) reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th February 2012)

I followed this recipe only through the first four of five total steps. The first four steps are a basic braise (and it smells wonderful as it cooks) and...
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Pepper-Crusted Maple-Glazed Salmon reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Network (reviewed 4th February 2012)

This is one of the easiest and most delicious preparations for salmon I know. The fish is marinated in a sweet and salty mixture of maple syrup and soy...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Jewels reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Christmas Cookies (reviewed 4th February 2012)

These are tender, sandy - not to be confused with dry - melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter thumbprints with a fruit preserve or chocolate ganache filling. The...
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Bolognese Meat Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2012)

This is a very slowly simmered meat sauce enhanced with tomatoes and sauteed vegetables that has become a favourite dish in my house. Cooked Bolognese-style,...
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