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Moroccan Chicken with Chickpeas and Apricots reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)I followed the alternate directions for Moroccan Chicken, since I was preparing for someone who doesn't care for olives. This involved substituting chopped,... | |
Skillet Tamale Pie reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)This was my first project from the new Complete America's Test Kitchen Cookbook, and I was not disappointed.
For lack of black beans (how can I not have... | |
Mulligatawny Soup reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)I was unable to find unsweetened shredded coconut in my local grocery store, so ended up using lightly sweetened frozen coconut. This resulted in a slight... | |
Indian Cauliflower and Kidney Bean Stew with Coconut Milk reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 10th January 2012)This dish lacked flavor and punch. We added some hot sauce when we served it, and that helped a little bit. If I were to make this recipe again, I would... | |
Cheesy Onion Bisque reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 10th January 2012)Hubby and I loved this one. So cheesy, creamy and a tiny sweetness from the caramelized vidalia onions. This was a perfect meal for this rainy cold night.... | |
Tarta de Santiago reviewed by friederikeFrom: Culinaria Spain (reviewed 9th January 2012)Very delicious!
I had some problems with the short crust pastry (as usual). It didn't seem to come together that easily, but remembering this pastry,... | |
Coronation Chicken reviewed by friederikeFrom: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 9th January 2012)Very delicious, according to DB, who had it for lunch today. The chicken was very tender, the sauce flavourful and the mango a refreshing contrast. We... | |
Hungarian Mushroom Soup reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)A long-time favorite. Good quality paprika is essential, and an egg- or mushroom-slicer is very helpful during the preparation. | |
Chicken Marbella reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: Silver Palate Cook Book (reviewed 9th January 2012)This is an old favorite in my family. Even the person who likes neither olives nor prunes is a fan! | |
Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)I decided to make this because I had a pint of bland, flavorless blueberries on hand, and they needed to be punched up a bit by cooking. This recipe was... | |
Old-Fashioned Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)This was a bit labor intensive but the results were tremendous. My only deviation was to use 2 dark chicken quarters in place of the thighs, since that's... | |
Tofu Balls reviewed by LeekaFrom: Post Punk Kitchen (reviewed 9th January 2012)I thought these were a little bland and at the same time had too much peanut butter flavour. They held together well but definitely need more seasoning.... | |
Lazy Day Braised Pot Roast reviewed by hipcookFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)A very basic pot roast - chuck roast in brown gravy with potatoes and carrots. I tried to up the flavor with 2 cloves of garlic and substituting 1 cup... | |
Flambéed Bananas reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 9th January 2012)We saw this item on a restaurant menu, but decided to try making it instead of ordering.
I ran into some trouble when trying to cut the portions in half.... | |
Key Lime Curd reviewed by jennccFrom: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 9th January 2012)As usual with this book - delicious success! Used this as the filling for a Vanilla Buttermilk cake with lime -meringue frosting. | |
Coffee-iced Cardamom Cake reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: The Flavour Thesaurus (reviewed 9th January 2012)Very nice, delicate flavour combination. I used a mortar and pestle to grind the cardamom seeds and the resulting powder had a much fresher flavour than... | |
Grandma Pearl's Flaky Chocolate Icing reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 9th January 2012)This is a boiled icing which hardens quickly once it's poured on the cake. We made it to go on the Chocolate pound cake on page 100. It's very fudgy tasting... | |
Chocolate Pound Cake reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 9th January 2012)Easy to put together but takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to bake, 10 minutes to cool in the pan and then awhile to finish cooling. We opted to put the Flaky... | |
Honey-Chipotle Turkey Meatballs reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Everyday Food (reviewed 9th January 2012)Since this was in the party section and the serving size was two meatballs I'm assuming these are meant for appetizers. Instead we had them as a main course... | |
Denver Omelet Cups reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Everyday Food (reviewed 9th January 2012)These were really good and made a nice light Sunday breakfast. This is from the light issue and the recipes include nutritional information.
These are... | |
Seasoned Broccoli reviewed by SqueakyChuFrom: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 8th January 2012)It was good recipe, but I have a better recipe for this that I found elsewhere last year. This one is lighter on the oil so it's great for my weight reduction... | |
Vegetarian Hoppin' John reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 8th January 2012)My husband makes this every year on New Year's Day. It comes together very quickly, and then it simmers all day in the slow cooker. We've used both the... | |
Toad in the hole reviewed by redjanetFrom: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 8th January 2012)This was very easy to make and worked really well. My first attempt at what is basically a big Yorkshire pudding with embedded sausage patties and it came... | |
Easiest Black Bean and Brown Rice Chili reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 8th January 2012)Super easy. cans, spices, and rice - no chopping, no presoaking, but also nothing fresh ;-(
I volunteered to bring soup to an event at the high school,... | |
Ham in Coca-Cola reviewed by redjanetFrom: Nigella Bites (reviewed 8th January 2012)Incredibly easy, this was a great main dish to make on Christmas Eve. It felt rather strange pouring a whole bottle of coca cola into the pot to boil the... | |
Old-fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 7th January 2012)This is not a slow cooker recipe, but I had some buttermilk to use up, so I thought I'd try it. I thought it was a bit too cakey and sweet. Husband loved... | |
Bean and Pasta Soup reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 7th January 2012)Such a simple soup, it can be made with ingredients commonly found in the pantry and vegetable crisper. But so hearty and good. This is a perfect winter... | |
Cheese and Pasta Gratin reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 7th January 2012)This is about as basic a recipe for mac and cheese as you can get, but it's still delicious. I added bacon for even more deliciousness. | |
Crisp roasted chicken with chickpeas, lemons, and carrots with parsley gremolata reviewed by BethAFrom: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 7th January 2012)This was lovely- the chicken roasted perfectly (although I did use my thermometer) and I loved the chickpea, carrot, and lemons that were roasted. My only... | |
Stir-fried Clams in Black Beans and Chilli Sauce reviewed by friederikeFrom: Cook Like a Master Chef - Tips for Kitchen Novice (reviewed 7th January 2012)A dish with potential, but boy it was salty!
We'll probably try again on Monday (if the clams survive the weekend), not use the stock cube and the salt,... | |
Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde reviewed by JustLauraFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 7th January 2012)We have had this a few times and keep going back to it. The salsa is wonderful and full of good bright flavors. The Agave on the salmon caramelizes when... | |
Pomegranate-Glazed Eggplant with Tempeh reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 7th January 2012)This recipe was tasty, but very sweet. Next time, I would double the eggplant and cut the tempeh into 1/2-inch chunks instead of 1-inch chunks.. I added... | |
Chard and Saffron Omelettes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 7th January 2012)This is a thin, almost crepe-like, herb omelette filled with potatoes and chard cooked in saffron-infused water. This is also the first recipe from this... | |
Yeasted Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon-Pecan Swirl reviewed by ZosiaFrom: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 7th January 2012)I love cinnamon bread and buns so when I came across this recipe, which would use up my partial can of pumpkin puree, I couldn't resist and the bread didn't... | |
Pumpkin Muffins with Candied Pepitas reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 7th January 2012)These muffins are light, moist, mildly spicy with just a hint of orange and a subtle pumpkin flavour and, if made as per the recipe, (which I did the first... | |
Hot Chile Jelly reviewed by megaelimFrom: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)This has been a really big hit with everyone that's tried it. It's not too hot, and the apple gives it a nice tang.
I used cranberries for color,... | |
Cardamom Plum Jam reviewed by megaelimFrom: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)This is a really lovely jam - I really enjoy the touch of cardamom, but if you don't like it, don't make this recipe.
It also took a while for this to... | |
Pickled Beets reviewed by megaelimFrom: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)I picked this pickled beet recipe because it was purposefully less sweet than regular recipes, but I actually find that I would like it to be a little... | |
Red Onion Marmalade reviewed by megaelimFrom: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)I wasn't sure what to expect from this jam, but it turned out to have great flavor. It's very good in sandwiches (I've been using in all my grilled... | |
Pickled Romano Beans with Indian Spices reviewed by megaelimFrom: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)These beans have a nice, non-traditional pickle taste to them because of the Indian spices. My pickle-hating BF even liked them, and requested more.... | |
Peach Salsa reviewed by megaelimFrom: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (reviewed 6th January 2012)Easy to make, and great flavor. I've already been requested to make more next year. | |
Apple Rhubarb Chutney reviewed by megaelimFrom: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (reviewed 6th January 2012)This isn't a traditional chutney - there's onion or other savory component. (The rhubarb blends into the sweet background.) It was pretty easy to make,... | |
Rich Beef Barley Soup reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 6th January 2012)Need something rich and hearty for a cold winter night? Then this just might fit the bill. We all enjoy barley and my son likes oxtail stew, this seemed... | |
Meme's Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 6th January 2012)The evaporated milk gives the potatoes a very rich flavor. I do usually use butter but used margarine as suggested since Mom and Dad like margarine in... | |
Chicken and Barley Soup with Dried Mushrooms and Dill reviewed by soupereasyFrom: 300 Sensational Soups (reviewed 6th January 2012)This soup was at once homey and warming with a lot of flavour going on. Another AJ-Soupereasy project which both of our husbands enjoyed for dinner.
The... | |
White Bean Soup with Pancetta and Sage reviewed by soupereasyFrom: 300 Sensational Soups (reviewed 6th January 2012)This is a really hearty cold weather soup. Nice to make a big pot to have for lunches and dinners later in the week.
Inexpensive to serve to a crowd, only... | |
Ham and Split Pea Soup reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: 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 6th January 2012)Very nice flavor, but a lot of steps.
In this recipe, you boil up your ham bone to make a ham broth, then add your split peas, cut and caramelize vegetables... | |
Sinfully Rich Chocolate Crunch Bars reviewed by BethNHFrom: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 6th January 2012)These are two stage bars. First an oatmeal, sugar, corn syrup base is baked. Then melted chocolate is poured over this cooled base and nuts are sprinkled... | |
Brussels Sprouts Braised with Vinegar reviewed by aj12754From: Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen (reviewed 5th January 2012)This was fine although not sure I'd make it again unless I had smaller sprouts ... the ones I had were larger and slightly bitter which wasn't a great... | |
Sautéed Shallots and Haricot Verts reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 5th January 2012)Crunchy beans with good flavor. If you like green beans, you would like this version, but if you don't, then you won't. I guess this is not a child-friendly... | |
Hoppin' John Cakes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 5th January 2012)These were fantastic made from the Anytime Hoppin' John leftovers from page 222. Easy to make by adding flour, eggs and bread crumbs. You need to plan... | |
Carrot Soup with Coriander Yoghurt Dip and Carrot Sesame Chips / Wortelsoep met koriander-yoghurtdip en wortel-sesamchips reviewed by friederikeFrom: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 4th January 2012)It's a very delicious soup, but why that title? The yoghurt is neither a dip nor does it contain coriander; instead, the soup does. The carrot chips look... | |
Roasted Salmon with Cranberry-Mustard Sauce reviewed by kaye16From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th January 2012)An interesting way to use up that leftover holiday cranberry sauce. The sauce was also good on the roasted brussels sprouts that accompanied the fish.... | |
Coconut chicken and petit pois curry reviewed by redjanetFrom: Leon Book 2, Naturally Fast Food (reviewed 4th January 2012)A fairly light, mild curry that is quick to pull together on a weeknight. I really liked this and can see making it again often. | |
Butter Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by skdouglassFrom: Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More: 200 Anytime Treats and Special Sweets for Morning to Midnight (reviewed 4th January 2012)A not-too-sweet, uncomplicated, unyeasted coffeecake. A Sunday morning coffeecake. A koffee klatsch coffeecake. If you have a longish novel to hand, a... | |
Belarussian Carrot Salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 4th January 2012)I didn't understand how a carrot salad could garner a review of "5" from fellow cookbooker "Duck's Guts". It bugged me. So I hunted down the recipe... | |
Cream or Veloute of Turnip Soup reviewed by aj12754From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 4th January 2012)I am apparently completely obsessed with turnip soups at the moment. And this version was terrific. Thank you bacon.
Since this recipe doesn't specify... | |
Mama Reed's Apple Dapple Cake reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 4th January 2012)Oh this is so good. Easy to make, mix together wet ingredients, sift together dry ingredients, add together and stir in apples and nuts, bake and prepare... | |
Flambéed Pepper Steaks / Flambierte Pfeffersteaks reviewed by friederikeFrom: Männerwirtschaft: Das Kochbuch für hungrige Männer (reviewed 3rd January 2012)The sauce was delicious, and the rest was, well, a steak. Nothing wrong with that, it's just not something you would need a recipe for. Flambéeing was... | |
Baked Tomatoes reviewed by friederikeFrom: Healing Foods (Dk Living) (reviewed 3rd January 2012)It's hard to come to a fair judgement. There's nothing in this recipe you couldn't have thought of yourself, and the quality of the resulting dish certainly... | |
Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 3rd January 2012)Or in this case, warm rice noodles and edamame. This is a very refreshing, bright-tasting noodle salad that is very satisfying despite its lightness.
The... | |
Lazy Mary's Lemon Tart reviewed by skdouglassFrom: food52 (reviewed 3rd January 2012)Your lemons have better things to do than to end up in this tart.
I'm giving it a 2 instead of the 1 it actually deserved because it's LEMON. Lemon lemon... | |
Lemon Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 3rd January 2012)Light and lemon - the perfect dessert to lift your spirits after those post-holiday winter doldrums (and yet so good that I'd eat it in any season).
Three... | |
Creamed Spinach reviewed by aj12754From: Gourmet (reviewed 3rd January 2012)Nothing really new or different about this side dish ... but it is simple to make and delicious to eat. Easy to do ahead and rewarm if necessary. I subbed... | |
Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by JustLauraFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 3rd January 2012)A very easy recipe, yet very good. | |
Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by skdouglassFrom: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 3rd January 2012)Pro:
- prep fits very nicely into my day-off routine.
- pantry items as ingredients, nothing to defrost or saute or brown or chop.
- kids snarf it up... | |
Banana Icecream reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: The Age - Life & Style (reviewed 2nd January 2012)I would give this a six star, if I could. Much to our astonishment, it worked. The next batch of bananas are already chopped up in the freezer, as I write.... | |
Rutabaga, Turnip & Carrot Soup reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd January 2012)Well -- after really enjoying the turnip soup I made him, my father-in-law began to reminisce about his mother's stew with turnips and rutabagas. So I... | |
Soft Sandwich Bread and Rolls reviewed by LeekaFrom: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 2nd January 2012)This was my very first bread-making attempt and I'm fairly pleased with the results. I made the butter-flake rolls with this recipe and they were surprisingly... | |
Chocolate-Banana Itty-Bit of Peanut Butter Fridge Pie reviewed by LeekaFrom: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 2nd January 2012)I don't often give my own recipes five stars because I always think there's room for improvement but I'm happy with this decadent, little experiment. ... | |
Vasilopita reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 2nd January 2012)A fun cake for a lucky new years!
My contribution to a group cooking event - making a good luck New Years Day meal - was Vasilopita. This is a Greek... | |
Mess o' Greens reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)We all agreed this is a wonderful way to cook collard greens. I'm sure it would work with other greens as well as suggested my Sara Foster. The country... | |
Anytime Hoppin' John reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)Cooking times were a bit off for this recipe. Took much longer to cook my fresh blackeyed peas and also the rice that the recommended times. The dish was... | |
Grilled Grouper with Heirloom Tomato Salsa reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)The rating and review here are only for the Tomato Salsa which was suggested to make to serve with the Anytime Hoppin' John from page 222. This salsa was... | |
Baked Egg souffle reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The New Southwest Cookbook: Recipes from Outstanding Restaurants and Resorts in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado (reviewed 1st January 2012)Hubby nor I liked this enough to make again. I cooked his a bit longer than mine since he likes a very well done egg. He said he would have liked it better... | |
Crusted Pumpkin Wedges with Sour Cream reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 1st January 2012)This is a great recipe for a crispy, cheesy, garlicky topping that would be good on a variety of roasted vegetables. I couldn't find pumpkin so used a... | |
Cinn-a-Bun Cheesecake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 1st January 2012)A cheesecake that tastes like a cinnamon bun - how can you go wrong? This is a cool, creamy vanilla cheesecake with a cinnamon crust, a cinnamon-caramel... | |
Twice-Baked Shortbread reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 1st January 2012)I needed a crispy cinnamon cookie for a cheesecake I was making and was quite disappointed that what I was looking for - no frosting, no raisins, no trans... | |
Classic Caramel Sauce reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented (reviewed 1st January 2012)Sweet, buttery and gooey, this probably is what most people expect caramel sauce to be; it's not my personal favourite as I prefer a more intense flavour... | |
Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs reviewed by friederikeFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)We actually didn't do the salad but made the eggs and served them topped with a little salmon roe, served right after midnight (well, ok, right after having... | |
Get Your Leafy Greens Quota Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)I thought this was a great salad, with a lot of color and texture. I did leave out the beet, as I don't do beets, and I used mesclun instead of greens,... | |
Eggnog French Toast reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch -- Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods (reviewed 1st January 2012)A super-simple way to use up leftover egg nog, and it makes a very rich, sweet French toast to boot. Everyone enjoyed it for New Year's Eve breakfast. | |
Chard Frittata reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 1st January 2012)I make frittatas frequently. It is an easy weeknight dinner. I do things slightly differently. I only use one pan, which makes for easier cleanup. I let... | |
Chicken, Vegetable and Orzo Soup reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 1st January 2012)A slight variation on chicken noodle soup. With the smaller pasta and diced chicken, everything cooks together in about 15 minutes.
Update: I made this... | |
Quick Cinnamon Buns with Buttermilk Icing reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: 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 1st January 2012)Not universally enjoyed....
This recipe's speed is its crowning virtue. You make a typical biscuit recipe, pat it into a rectangle, layer on a cinnamon-clove-sugar-butter... | |
Betty's Apple Ambrosia reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 1st January 2012)We really enjoyed this one. Lots of fruity flavor from the OJ, pineapple, apples and coconut. Not overly sweet with the addition of 1/4 cup sugar. Love... | |
Marbled Lemon-Blueberry Butter Cake reviewed by jennccFrom: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 1st January 2012)This cake is moist and flavorful. The blackberry (I was out of blueberries), lemon, and hint of ginger combined beautifully. A layer of cake batter ice... | |
Puff Pancake reviewed by skdouglassFrom: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st January 2012)I've been making this recipe for years: occasionally doubling or tripling the recipe, sometimes adding Fiori di Sicillia or vanilla or Princess flavors.... | |
Focaccia reviewed by skdouglassFrom: More Bread Machine Magic : More Than 140 New Recipes From the Authors of Bread Machine Magic for Use in All Types of Sizes of Bread Machines (reviewed 1st January 2012)Following the instructions gave me a focaccia on the thin/crisp end of the spectrum. Though it behaved as expected, iit was lacking in the personality... | |
La Beth's Famous Corn Bread reviewed by skdouglassFrom: California Rancho Cooking: Mexican and Californian Recipes (reviewed 1st January 2012)A recipe given to the cookbook's author by Beth Hensperger. It is universally adored in this house. Don't be put off by the vanilla; it sounds odd but... | |
All-American Beef Chili reviewed by skdouglassFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 1st January 2012)A solid entry in the race for a decent family-style chili.
Most recent amendments (because I just can't leave anything alone):
- a spoonful of Penzey's... | |
Hollandaise Sauce reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Delia Online (reviewed 1st January 2012)The instructions were good, and the method simple, but the sauce didn't thicken. I think the problem was the cook, as I was nervous about pouring hot liquids... | |
Anya Potato Salad with Shallots and Vinaigrette reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 1st January 2012)Good, not as good as the sour cream and bacon version I usually make, but we really needed a change. Again, it was very easy to make. I didn't have any... | |
Belarussian Carrot Salad reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 1st January 2012)This was surprisingly nice, and very easy to make. Putting the carrots through the food processor only took a couple of minutes, and the onions, although... | |
Pan-fried onion dip reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 1st January 2012)There's not much to say that hasn't been said.
I cut the butter and oil in half which worked out fine. I also used low fat sour cream and lite mayonnaise... | |
Plain pancakes reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)I've had lots of good recipes from this cookbook, but this basic pancake recipe is not one. They always come out flat. Try Joy of Cooking instead. | |
Potato Bacon Pie reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)A great use for leftover mashed potatoes. Add bacon, bake and you have a great breakfast side! | |
Apple Pancake reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)Love this recipe! Have been making it for years, and it's always a great breakfast. | |
Baked German Pancake reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)I've made this a bunch of times. It's very tasty, but often comes out very thin after it deflates. | |
Cabbage Soup reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 31st December 2011)A quick, simple soup. Very tasty. The recipe says to add a big pinch of salt and the potatoes to the warmed butter. I added the salt first, and had terrible... |