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Collard greens with red onions and bacon reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th November 2011)

Having never made collard greens before, I was surprised at the variety of cooking times out there! This recipe seemed like a good mid-level, of about...
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Belgian Style Yeast Waffles reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th November 2011)

These waffles are much less sweet than my usual recipe. Not a bad thing some times. Great to set up the batter the night before and be ready to go in...
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Oatmeal Maple Scones reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 27th November 2011)

These are so good. Very easy for scones, and I could make them on a whim with panty items. I did use milk instead of cream. Definitely do not skip the...
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Two Miniature Golden Apple Galettes reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th November 2011)

This recipe really allows the pure flavour of the apple to shine as the fruit is simply enhanced with sweet caramel and nestled in crisp, buttery puff...
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Quick Puff Pastry reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th November 2011)

I was feeling a little guilty that I was opting for the "easy" version of this pastry, but Rose immediately assures us in her comments that making this...
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Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal reviewed by sturlington

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Total fail. I don't want to say what the finished product looked like, but it was not appetizing.
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Rough Mashed Potatoes with Garlic reviewed by sturlington

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 27th November 2011)

It took a lot longer for the potatoes to get tender than I expected. I think it is easier to make the mashed potatoes on the stovetop and keep them warm...
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Chicken Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 27th November 2011)

A good blueprint for making any variation of chicken soup, but a bit too involved for a weeknight meal.
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Caramel Ice Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th November 2011)

This is a smooth, rich ice cream with great caramel flavour. It's a little more involved than most custard based ice creams as the caramel must be made...
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Sweet Tart Dough reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 27th November 2011)

This tart dough was very easy to make and work with, perfect for a novice baker like me. Waters provides detailed instructions on how to form the dough,...
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Lemon Curd Tart reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 27th November 2011)

This isn't a recipe; it just refers to the recipes for Lemon Curd and Sweet Pastry Dough with instructions for combining them. See those recipes for full...
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Lemon Curd reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Easy to make, great citrusy flavor. Just a little tart, not too sweet. This made a great filling for a tart but would also work as a spread for toast and...
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Garlic Broth reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Excellent, easy and flavorful, vegetarian broth. Good basis for soup. I used again this Thanksgiving as the basis for gravy for vegetarian guests. The...
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Warme salade van gegrilde witlof, tofu en kerrie-chiliboter (Warm salad of grilled chicory, tofu and curry-chilebutter) reviewed by wester

From: Klary Koopmans : Alles over eten (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Recipe in Dutch. This was a great combination of the grilled, slightly bitter chicory, the soft, almost bland, tofu, the slightly sweet crunch of the...
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Green bean and lemon casserole reviewed by redjanet

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 27th November 2011)

This isn't a casserole at all, but boiled green beans mixed in with butter, oil and lemon (which can be served in a casserole dish if you like!). This...
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BRYANNA'S CREAMY TOFU/CASHEW "GOAT CHEESE" SPREAD reviewed by lajaxon

From: Vegan Feast Kitchen (reviewed 27th November 2011)

I was surprised at how tasty this was. It's not chevre, but it's a nice dipping/spreading alternative to hummus. Good flavor. Easy to make and recipe...
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Creamy Vegan Broccoli and Rice Casserole reviewed by lajaxon

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 27th November 2011)

This is a great casserole! It is "sophisticated" with the wild rice, and has terrific flavor, texture and ingredients. I'm loving eating it. A definite...
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Impossible Vegan Pumpkin Pie reviewed by lajaxon

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 27th November 2011)

This is a great pumpkin pie recipe, without the crust or the fat. The flavor and texture are terrific. I've made it two Thanksgiving's in a row.
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Greens Quiche reviewed by lajaxon

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 27th November 2011)

A good vegan "quiche" option that has a very cheesy flavor; similar to another "quiche" recipe from Fat Free Vegan, but a lot fewer ingredients. I was...
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Yeasted Country Bread with Cornmeal reviewed by lajaxon

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Noticeable flavor of cornmeal. My final rise didn't really work so I ended up with a loaf that was shaped more like a giant cookie that a round "boule."...
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Pumpkin-Cranberry Scone reviewed by lajaxon

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Easy to make and very tasty. Texture is more cake like than scone like, probably due to the lack of dairy. When I got to the cutting into wedges step,...
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Sweet Potato cakes reviewed by lajaxon

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Very easy and tasty version of potato pancakes. I used a cast iron griddle instead of a skillet to cook more at one time and it's just important that...
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Classic Margarita reviewed by lajaxon

From: Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired by the Seasons from the Bar at Cyrus (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Outstanding Margarita recipe, highlighted fresh ingredients without the overpowering sweetness or tequilla taste you get from using typical store bought...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by andrew

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 27th November 2011)

Very good indeed. I'm particularly impressed by how light in texture they seemed. Perhaps it is partly our peanut butter (it was from a new jar of natural...
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 27th November 2011)

These were very good. My daughter and I made a meal out of them by adding a massaged kale salad. Love the creaminess the goat cheese and butter gave to...
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Deep Dish Chicken Potpies reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th November 2011)

I didn't follow the recipe exactly on this one as I used leftover turkey (mostly breast) instead of cooking chicken thighs in the broth. Hubby likes turkey...
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Rabbit Flambéed with Cognac / Lapin flambé au Cognac reviewed by friederike

From: Ripailles (reviewed 26th November 2011)

Not bad, quite easy to prepare, but not very explicit in taste, nor very special. There was very little taste to the rabbit, on the contrary, it tasted...
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Hummus Bi Tahini reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Complete Middle East Cookbook (reviewed 26th November 2011)

I cheated and cooked the chickpeas in the pressure cooker, after soaking them overnight, for 14 minutes with natural release, then used the cold water...
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Qa'meh (Finely Minced Meat) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Art of Persian Cooking (Hippocrene International Cookbook Classics) (reviewed 26th November 2011)

Mild in flavour, but it might have been better if I had chosen one of the other additional ingredients, rather then potatoes, such as the sour cherries...
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Chocolate Pecan Blasts reviewed by Whiskeyed

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 26th November 2011)

A show stopping, individually portioned, wonderful dessert that has four components -- so beware that it is labour intensive. However, it can be frozen...
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Lemon Pucker Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 26th November 2011)

Although the filling is not very deep, this pie packs a huge lemony punch. Its flavour is reminiscent of a lemon meringue pie, but has an ethereal, melt...
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Yogurt Flaky Pie Crust reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 26th November 2011)

This is a variation of the Basic Flaky Pie Crust, replacing all of the water and vinegar with yogurt. I used 1% fat, plain, (not Greek-style), yogurt....
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Classic Lemon Curd reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 26th November 2011)

A perfect balance of tart and sweet, all of the ingredients, (except for the zest), are cooked together in a saucepan over direct heat. The curd passed...
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Light Sponge Cake Layer reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th November 2011)

After you get all the ingredients to the right temperature, the pans prepared and the oven ready, it really does come to together and cook quite quickly....
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Passion Curd Cream reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th November 2011)

Since I had soupy passion fruit curd to start with and did not want to thicken it by cooking it further as the reason for adding the fresh juice at the...
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Passion Fruit Curd reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th November 2011)

I had frozen passion fruit puree which was mostly juice. It seemed to cook up just fine and was nice and thick until I added the fresh juice at the end...
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Mango Passion Tart reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th November 2011)

A show stopper. Don’t make this for Thanksgiving, it takes too much concentration. Making the sweet cookie crust, with the coconut variation, I got a...
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Sweet Coconut Cookie Tart Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th November 2011)

This is a variation of the sweet cookie tart crust. I could only find shredded unsweetened coconut, not flaked, but it seemed to work OK any way. This...
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Coriander Seeds reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2011)

A really simple and delicious side with only four ingredients. The crushed coriander seeds pair really well with the sweetness of the squash. I left...
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Campanelle with Arugula, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2011)

You may have everything on hand for this except the arugula. I used the bow tie pasta option. This can be whipped up quickly. My arugula was a bit bitter,...
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Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: National Public Radio (reviewed 25th November 2011)

This easy to make and startling pink recipe needs a little planning as you don’t want serve it completely thawed at room temperature in a puddle or completely...
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Garlicky Cranberry Chutney reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: National Public Radio (reviewed 25th November 2011)

This recipe is made using canned whole berry cranberry sauce. You cook ginger silvers in apple cider vinegar, sugar and spices. One year I dumped them...
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Grill-Roasted Turkey on a Charcoal Grill reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2011)

This brined smoky turkey was just right. We had a bird on the smaller end of the range (12 – 14 lbs) and it barely fit in our Weber grill. We skipped...
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Cranberry Sauce reviewed by JustLaura

From: A Sweet Pea Chef (reviewed 25th November 2011)

Perfect for Thanksgiving. SO easy to make and everyone loved it.
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Homemade Gravy reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 25th November 2011)

An excellent basic gravy. Very good and very easy to make. I used the turkey drippings instead of the butter to cook the onions in and used turkey stock...
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Great Pumpkin Pie reviewed by Whiskeyed

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th November 2011)

This is an excellent pumpkin pie from the crust to the filling. The gingersnap/pecan crumble is wonderful and adds a nice contrast to the silky filling....
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Gingerbread Cake reviewed by JustLaura

From: Autumn from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 24th November 2011)

An excellent gingerbread cake. Very easy to throw together. I did not make the lemon sauce as we had this on Thanksgiving and we had enough already. But...
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Savoy Cabbage with Bacon and Mushroom Sauce / Wirsing mit Speck und Pilzsauce reviewed by friederike

From: Stern Gourmet (reviewed 24th November 2011)

What an odd dish! The combination of savoy cabbage and parmesan didn't work at all, the sauce was very liquid, and despite all the bacon and mushrooms...
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Citrus-poached chicken breasts reviewed by wester

From: Instant Gourmet: Delicious Meals in 20 Minutes or Less (reviewed 24th November 2011)

The citrus mixture to poach in is very nice, but this recipe does remind me that I do not like chicken breasts. They are just so bland. Next time I'll...
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Caramelized Grapefruit Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754

From: food52 (reviewed 24th November 2011)

I was excited to try this recipe since I enjoy grapefruit and grapefruit vinaigrette with salads containing avocados. It's also nice on a baked salmon. The...
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Pumpkin Quick Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 24th November 2011)

I loved this one, as did all my tasters. I highly recommend using the optional orange extract, as it lends a wonderful flavor to this bread. I used walnut...
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Mushrooms in Puff Pastry reviewed by soupereasy

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 23rd November 2011)

This one is a keeper. Used (on sale) button mushrooms. Was basically a mushroom pie with a puff pastry crust. Mushrooms were folded into a really thick...
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Cranberry Orange Relish with Ginger reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 23rd November 2011)

Very easy to make. I used 2 oranges, but that was because my oranges were almost all pith. There's probably a touch too much sugar; it can be reduced....
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pecorino and bean salad reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 23rd November 2011)

So easy to make and so delicious to eat - that is my kind of recipe. The warming of the garlic and rosemary is probably the key. The whole thing was easy...
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Cavatelli with Bread Crumbs, Pancetta and Cauliflower reviewed by aj12754

From: Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen (reviewed 23rd November 2011)

I wonder a bit if this is a case of my rating being ticked up a notch by the fact that this was tastier than I was expecting. Another of those days when...
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Cheezy Mac reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 23rd November 2011)

A creamy, cashew based sauce with smoked paprika that adds an interesting bit of kick. I used slightly less than 1 1/4 teaspoons, probably around 1 teaspoon...
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Polenta with shrimp and saffron reviewed by wester

From: Instant Gourmet: Delicious Meals in 20 Minutes or Less (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

Easy, colorful and tasty.
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Barbecued Raspberry-Hoisin Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

Nice tastes here. I used skinless bone-in thighs, and cooked them under the (gas) broiler. Served with polenta instead of rice. I'd guess this would be...
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Aromatic Beef in Red Wine (Kapamas) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Flavours of Greece (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

Actually, we didn't have a bottle of red wine on hand, and I certainly wouldn't have used the whole bottle as suggested by the recipe. Not after the last...
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Crustless Apple Crumb Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

This seems like a lot of sugar, in the topping, but I love the nuts, it gives it a richer flavor than just a flour-based crumble topping. Straining the...
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Shoofly Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

This Pennsylvania Dutch recipe is a very interesting pie for a budget – coffee, molasses, flour and spices are the main ingredients. It is also a pie...
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Angel Butter Biscuits reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

You really have to have faith to make this recipe. I weighed the flour and sugar. I used bread machine yeast so I skipped the proofing step. But I added...
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Baked Empanadas reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

Perfectly amazing interesting spiced beef filling. I wanted to add the optional green olives and raisins, but had to make do with capers and currents....
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Flaky Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

This turned out to be a crisp flavorful, delicious crust. I only had unbleached white flour, so I added one third whole wheat flour so it would not turn...
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Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple (菠蘿咕噜肉, bō​luó gū​lū​ròu) reviewed by friederike

From: Cook Like a Master Chef - Tips for Kitchen Novice (reviewed 21st November 2011)

It was delicious, but not as perfect as I've tasted it a few times (yes, really!); additionally, I've had a few issues with the instructions. My major...
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Sweet and Spicy Lentil Chili reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 21st November 2011)

This recipe was very good. It seemed a little soupy, so we stirred in some TVP. That helped to absorb the extra liquid and provided additional protein....
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Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 21st November 2011)

Well, it seemed like a good idea, but lots of problems with this recipe. - Parboiling the broc for only 1min, then shocking, is simply not enough to get...
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Amaretto sour reviewed by redjanet

From: Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities (reviewed 21st November 2011)

Having recently rediscovered this cocktail, one of my favourite drinks back in college, I wanted to recreate it at home as Amaretto is a liqueur I almost...
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Sea bass fillets in a piquant tomato and rosemary sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Cook Yourself Thin (reviewed 21st November 2011)

This is a very good, simple and quick way of preparing a healthy main course of sea bass for two. There was lots of flavour in the sauce, mostly made up...
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Bread Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 21st November 2011)

An easy dessert to prepare, with the added bonus of using up excess bread. The recipe calls for a loaf of stale french bread, soaked in milk, and then...
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Guacamole Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 21st November 2011)

I thought this was good, not great. It is basically a black bean salad. No corn is involved but the flavor is good and would have been even better if...
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The Best All-American Apple Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 21st November 2011)

Everyone loved this pie except my husband who said it wasn't sweet enough. I loved the idea of baking on the pizza stone in the bottom of the oven. I ended...
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Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 21st November 2011)

I made this crust for the apple pie on page 81. It is a pretty long procedure but the instructions are very helpful. I did make mine by the hand method...
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Golden Penny Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Beyond Oatmeal - 101 Breakfast Recipes (reviewed 20th November 2011)

tender and savory - these pancakes hit several important notes at the same time. Sharp cheddar cheese is one of the major ingredients in these pancakes,...
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Ligurian-Style Pasta Sauce with Zucchini and Carrots reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 20th November 2011)

Not my favorite from this book. Good, but nothing special. Made a half recipe with home-made fettucine.
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Whole Wheat with Bran reviewed by kaye16

From: The Big Book of Bread Machine Recipes (reviewed 20th November 2011)

This is our favorite ABM whole wheat bread right now. I always do it on Whole Wheat Rapid. (Am I the only one who's noticed that breads done on Rapid are...
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Sugared Pecans and Almonds reviewed by BethNH

From: cooks.com (reviewed 19th November 2011)

Very simple recipe that requires only almonds, water, sugar, egg white and cinnamon. I've been making these for years to give away at Christmas and they...
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Meyer Lemon and Cranberry Scones reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 19th November 2011)

Tender and flavorful! Fresh cranberries really pop - they are encased in a slightly sweet, buttery, flaky scone matrix, with a large dose of lemon zest. I...
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Habeet II (Spiced Stewed Lamb) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Complete Middle East Cookbook (reviewed 19th November 2011)

Not very spicy, but we like spicy food. I browned the meat, adding the baharat spice mix in the last batch, rather then follow the instructions exactly....
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Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine reviewed by tazzypumpkin

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 19th November 2011)

Very good and quick recipe. I would maybe add a tad less balsamic vinegar next time. It was good and added an interesting note, but for my tastes I would...
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Lemon Angel Chiffon Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 19th November 2011)

A lovely light lemon flavor - a great dessert. This was my first time making lemon curd. The instructions warn against allowing it to boil, and so one...
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Crisp Meringue Pie Shell or Topping (White, Cocoa and Bitter Chocolate-Speckled) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 19th November 2011)

Light crispy meringue - this well written recipe was easy to follow. I followed Rose's advice and used a pastry bag to pipe a spiral of meringue in a...
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Curried Salmon reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 18th November 2011)

This baked salmon dish was topped with a mixture of scallions, curry powder, crumbs mayonnaise, sour cream, etc. The topping turned out a very yellowy...
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Salmon with Dilled Mustard Topping reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 18th November 2011)

I am usually turned off by mayonnaise, but the best fish I ever ate as a child I remember as Mahi Mahi with just mayonnaise on top broiled. So I thought...
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Brown Rice with Zucchini reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Grains Cookbook (reviewed 18th November 2011)

Goat cheese was the secret ingredient that made this dish creamy and gave it a bit of a surprising flavor. The rice is cooked and used hot and I found...
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Mrs. Raffald's bacon and egg pie reviewed by wester

From: English Food (reviewed 18th November 2011)

A very basic quiche, but good. I think it's better not to use added salt as the bacon is quite salty already. Also, it wasn't clear from the recipe to...
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White-Choc and Cranberry Shortbreads reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 18th November 2011)

Buttery Anisette Biscotti reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Cookies Unlimited (reviewed 17th November 2011)

I chose this recipe because the author cited them as "the ideal biscotti." They are crispy and dry, as expected, and also somewhat tender from the butter-...
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Fastest Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by aj12754

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2011)

This recipe saved me -- a non-baker as noted before on this site -- a trip to the grocery store on a rainy dreary day when I had everything to make mushroom...
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Homemade Pop-Tarts reviewed by Whiskeyed

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 17th November 2011)

I held out making this recipe because I thought it would be labour intensive -- wrong! I was amazed at how easy it was to prepare the Pate Brisee I (there...
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Sweet Cookie Tart Crust reviewed by myyellowkitchen

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 16th November 2011)

this is another go-to recipe, whenever i need a cookie crust. excellent on the mango passion tart or on the linzertorte. YUM. easy to make..... much...
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Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by myyellowkitchen

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 16th November 2011)

this is my go to flaky pie crust recipe. it is very methodic and fairly easy to make. the recipe is well explained and you will obtain the same good...
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Dad's Famous "Pink Fish" reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in Texas; H-E-B's 100th Anniversary Cookbook (reviewed 16th November 2011)

Pretty good. We both thought this was too salty/soy-y. Otherwise not bad. Lacking a microwave, I sautéed the shrooms in oil with the soy sauce. Also added...
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Beer and Cheddar Soup reviewed by soupereasy

From: Food and Wine (reviewed 16th November 2011)

This was a really great example of a cheese soup. Not too heavy and with just a touch of heat from the jalepeno. It was even better the second day! Only...
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Broiled Grapefruit with Vanilla Ginger reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th November 2011)

This was fine -- just not as good as I expected ... for me, the ginger seemed to compete with the tartness of the grapefruit rather than complement it.
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Chicken Legs with Wine and Yams reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 16th November 2011)

I liked this very quick braised chicken dish quite a bit -- I found the combination of onions, garlic, white wine, yam and mushrooms quite tasty. So I...
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Pasta with Lamb Shanks in Beer and Tomato Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 16th November 2011)

Wonderfully rich sauce, with vegetables and succulent lamb. My son selected this recipe to prepare because he likes pasta. However, it took many more...
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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 15th November 2011)

Light as a feather, and with a wonderful pumpkin flavor. This is a somewhat involved recipe - you cook the pumpkin twice, beat egg whites, but really...
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Gingersnap Nut Crumb Crust reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 15th November 2011)

I have been thinking about gingersnaps as a crust for pumpkin pie for years - and was delighted to find this recipe. I used walnuts with it - and found...
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Würziger Kürbis-Brot-Auflauf mit Bergkäse reviewed by friederike

From: Meine Landküche (reviewed 15th November 2011)

Just not worth the effort. I thought it would be a casserole, but actually it was more of a savoury pumpkin and cheese bread pudding. My first issue...
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