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Cauliflower Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 15th November 2011)

A very straightforward version of a pureed vegetable soup; the soup is thickened with some flour and Jacques adds a bit of curry for flavor. He also calls...
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Roasted Jalapeño Twice-Baked Potatoes reviewed by lalakelsey

From: Jon Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine (reviewed 15th November 2011)

Really good. I did not put the potatoes back in the skins, but instead just baked them in a dish, and put cheese and bacon on top. I doubled the butter...
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Jalapeño Parmesan Creamed Spinach reviewed by lalakelsey

From: Jon Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine (reviewed 15th November 2011)

Simple, spicy, delicious creamed spinach. A perfect side dish.
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Cranberry Bread reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 15th November 2011)

This is a savory rather than a sweet bread, and is meant to be served with cheese or game dishes. We enjoyed it with a creamy gorgonzola which was very...
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Butter-glazed Carrots reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 15th November 2011)

Simple glazed carrot recipe. Tasty but I think I didn't really need the garlic. In fact, I almost wondered if the garlic was a misprint.
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Spanish-Style Tuna and Potato Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 14th November 2011)

A tasty and quick one-dish meal. A bit odd that this summery salad appeared in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Cooking Light. I made half a recipe, but used...
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Poppy Seed-Crusted Butternut Squash with Kale and Pomegranates reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 14th November 2011)

This salad was such a huge it, and it looked beautiful! I followed the recipe exactly and received many rave reviews. I will definitely be making this...
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Raw Salted Caramel Apple Dip reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 14th November 2011)

This dip was pretty good, a nice pairing with tart apples and crisp pears. I used almond butter.
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Golden Cornmeal Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Beyond Oatmeal - 101 Breakfast Recipes (reviewed 14th November 2011)

Lovely delicate pancakes with that little crunch that comes from the cornmeal. We are big fans of baked goods containing cornmeal, and these pancakes...
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Cauliflower and Walnut Cream Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Soup Bible: All the Soups You Will Ever Need in One Inspirational Collection (reviewed 14th November 2011)

Quite a good soup, easy and tasty. Even my DH, who's not especially a cauliflower fan, liked it. I made a half recipe (soup for lunch) to use up a cauliflower...
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Chocolate Fudge Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 14th November 2011)

I used this recipe, but tweaked to the ingredients I had on hand. I substituted chocolate chips for the unsweetened chocolate plus sugar, and I substituted...
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Red Lentil Soup with Lemon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 14th November 2011)

This was a pretty simple lentil soup - made even easier by cooking the lentils in the pressure cooker. I substituted garden swiss chard for the spinach,...
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Apple Galette reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 14th November 2011)

This was my first galette. I used honey crisp apples and had quite a few leftover cut pieces leftover, so either did not add enough to the galette, or...
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Baked Salmon with Tarragon and Fennel Seed Butter reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th November 2011)

This recipe came to the rescue when I realized I was missing one of the ingredients for the Jacques Pepin salmon recipe I had planned on for tonight. ...
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Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 14th November 2011)

I made this for the apple galette. I wished I had read Andrew’s review first, the next time I will try mixing the dough in plastic wrap. But I did find...
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Double Broccoli Quinoa reviewed by athira

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 14th November 2011)

Made it with cous-cous because I didn't have quinoa. It was really yummy!
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Green Barley reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Grains Cookbook (reviewed 14th November 2011)

The chewy barley simmered in chicken broth with sautéed onions, garlic and arugula (I used all arugula instead of half Swiss chard) and just a touch of...
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Brownie Puddle (Caramel Variation) reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 13th November 2011)

Wow! This crustless "tart" lives up to all of the book's promises of moistness and fudginess (cream cheese is key to its texture). In addition to fantastic...
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Caramel Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 13th November 2011)

This is a delicious caramel sauce, not too cloyingly sweet, made with Lyle's Golden Syrup instead of the standard corn syrup (though the latter can be...
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Pasta Puttanesca reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 13th November 2011)

This recipe turned out OK for me. I have made it better before using another recipe. I probably shouldn’t have substituted and then overcooked the angel...
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Sorrel-Onion Tart reviewed by kaye16

From: The Greens Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian Cuisine From The Celebrated Restaurant (reviewed 13th November 2011)

This was good enough, but should be better. - We found it very buttery. Think I might cook the onions in olive oil, rather than butter. I did reduce...
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Bosc Pears with Chicken reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 13th November 2011)

My chicken breasts were too large and so there was not enough space in the pan for the chicken-broth based liquid to go around the chicken and as a consequence...
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Amazing Overnight Waffles reviewed by katew

From: Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Cafe (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 13th November 2011)

These waffles are fantastic - so light and crispy, with a nice yeasty flavor. They are the only waffles I make anymore.
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Overnight Pancakes with Tropical Fruit and Mango and Ginger Puree reviewed by katew

From: Pancakes and Waffles (reviewed 13th November 2011)

These pancakes were nice and light, with good flavor. I did not make the fruit and ginger topping.
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Crispy Rice Crackers reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Tess's Japanese Kitchen (reviewed 13th November 2011)

I made these with self-raising flour, instead of plain plus baking powder, and it worked fine. These are really very good crackers. A bit time consuming...
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Bath Oliver Biscuits reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Biscuits (The Good Cook Series) (reviewed 13th November 2011)

This was the recipe I was looking for, in an attempt to make water crackers. They were very plain and crunchy, most suitable for cheese. The pasta maker...
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Cherry-Almond-Poppyseed Muffins reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 13th November 2011)

The smell of the almond extract while these were baking was amazing! I didn't have dried cherries and had to substitute maraschino cherries which added...
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Spicy Smothered Green Cabbage reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (reviewed 13th November 2011)

Really tasty cabbage with a touch of spice and easy to prepare.
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Shaker Lemon Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 13th November 2011)

Strong lemon flavor - in a perfect flaky crust. This is a lovely old fashioned recipe that uses two entire lemons - peel and all. I used regular large...
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Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 13th November 2011)

Pie crust intimidates me, but the steady guidance from Rose Beranbaum allowed me to prepare a beautiful crust. Preparation was a bit of a drawn out affair...
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Deep-Dish Blueberry/Cranberry Internet Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 13th November 2011)

Indescribably delicious! Sweet with blueberries, tart with cranberries, the flavour of this pie is greater than the mere sum of its parts. I used the recommended...
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Fromage Fort reviewed by hipcook

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 13th November 2011)

This is my absolute favorite party recipe. It's invariably a hit, and it has a classy French name and comes from a famous chef. Little does anyone suspect...
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Raw Potato Dumplings / Rohe Kartoffelklöße reviewed by friederike

From: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 12th November 2011)

When I was a kid, hardly anything was made using a packet of instant food; in fact, potato dumplings may have been the only dish at all where this actually...
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Cornbread reviewed by katew

From: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains (reviewed 12th November 2011)

I make this using the preheated cast iron skillet method, and it is always delicious. When I don't have buttermilk, I make the cornbread using yogurt....
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Beef Rouladen / Rinderrouladen reviewed by friederike

From: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Quite a lot of work, and while I think you can make something nice, the recipe instructions were pretty wrong. In fact, we nearly hadn't made these as...
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Red Cabbage with Appels and Red Wine / Apfelrotkohl mit Rotwein reviewed by friederike

From: Kürbis, Kraut & Co. (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Very delicious. DB thinks it could use some extra spices, but actually I think once you eat it together with the main dish, it'll be fine (we had our main...
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Smooth Cream Cheese Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Beyond Oatmeal - 101 Breakfast Recipes (reviewed 12th November 2011)

A most unusual pancake - very very delicate, smooth, and with the distinct tang of cream cheese and sour cream. The major ingredient here is cream cheese....
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Curried Scrambled Tofu with Wilted Arugula reviewed by katew

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Black Bean, Zucchini, & Olive Tacos reviewed by katew

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Mango BBQ Beans reviewed by katew

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Chickpea Piccata reviewed by katew

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Icebox Oreo Cheesecake reviewed by katew

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Oven Fries reviewed by katew

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Onion and gruyère tart with caraway pastry reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Pretty good. A robust onion tart with cheese and caraway. I would have liked more cream (especially when it's crème fraîche) and less cheese, so that's...
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Salt-Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Butter reviewed by katew

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 12th November 2011)

These potatoes are wonderful. They are so creamy inside.
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Sauteed Duck in Vinegar Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 12th November 2011)

I tweaked this recipe a little bit ... but the vinegar sauce directions I followed to a T because after all ... nobody knows his way around a sauce like...
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Lemon Meringue Pie reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 12th November 2011)

Made this Lemon Meringue Pie for houseguests last week, and they all declared it was the best they'd ever had. I have to say, I agree- the filling layer...
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Crispy Baked Sweet Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 11th November 2011)

It is kind of hard to rate this as a recipe because basically this is a baked sweet potato. Still -- because of all the sweet versions that pop up around...
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Chicken Ballotine Stuffed with Red Rice or Spinach, Cheese, and Bread reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 11th November 2011)

Big props to Soupereasy for walking and talking me through this technique. I have never deboned a chicken and it's going to take a few more chickens before...
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Baguettes reviewed by soupereasy

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 10th November 2011)

I will preface this with the comment, I am not a baker! This dough was a breeze to put together, I used the Kitchen Aid with dough hook. Dough is very...
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Red Grapefruit Sorbet reviewed by aj12754

From: Farm to Fork: Cooking Local, Cooking Fresh (reviewed 10th November 2011)

I am a cheerleader for Team Grapefruit -- I love the stuff and always look for ways to use it beyond the breakfast table. This sorbet is a snap to make,...
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Creamy Turnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Farm to Fork: Cooking Local, Cooking Fresh (reviewed 10th November 2011)

I have been intrigued with the possibilities of turnip soup ever since my first experience with it in a tiny little French bistro a year ago. But as...
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Lemon Pudding Cake with Crystal Sugar reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 10th November 2011)

Lemon zest deliciousness. A very light cake top floats on a thick rich pudding. This recipe is similar to one from Leita's Culinaria that we reviewed...
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Swedish Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Beyond Oatmeal - 101 Breakfast Recipes (reviewed 10th November 2011)

A delightful thin pancake, which we served with lingonberry jam (Ikea). The thin batter prepares a large number of pancakes, and we used this over two...
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Pasta with meat sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pressure Perfect: Two Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker (reviewed 10th November 2011)

Very decent mid-week meal - and fast! I used Italian Sausages in place of ground meat (Costco sweet italian pork sausages are really good), browned the...
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Killer Mac and Cheese with Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets (reviewed 10th November 2011)

We all enjoyed this one but it wasn't the best mac and cheese we've ever had. Daughter requested this one as part of her birthday meal this year (2011)....
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Spinach Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weight Watchers Momentum Healthy and Happy Celebra (reviewed 10th November 2011)

My daughter requested this salad for part of her birthday meal this year (2011). She choose the option of using red pears, walnuts and dried cranberries...
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Cumin seed roasted cauliflower with yogurt reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th November 2011)

This recipe is simple and delicious! I made exactly as specified and would do the same again with no changes.
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Gorgonzola Mini Pizzas with Pears / Gorgonzola-Pizzen mit Birnen reviewed by friederike

From: Lust auf Genuß (reviewed 9th November 2011)

Hmm, I don't know. I had expected this to be something special, but somehow it was just.. nothing at all. Not really sweet, not really savoury, just something...
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Frittata Patate reviewed by sturlington

From: My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (reviewed 9th November 2011)

A basic frittata, with very thin pan-fried potatoes. I usually start my frittatas on the stove top and then finish them in the oven, rather than cooking...
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Pesto by the Food Processor Method reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 9th November 2011)

Very similar to my pesto recipe, but with a couple of good tips. I like the method of adding some soft butter to the finished pesto and of using some of...
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Pasta and Pesto with Potatoes and Green Beans reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 9th November 2011)

This was a tasty dish, deceptively hearty. Hazan suggests spaghetti, but I prefer a chunkier pasta like penne.
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Currry-Kuri Squash Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 9th November 2011)

This might be a perfect squash soup. A good ginger/curry flavor (on the mild side), and balanced with a bit of orange juice and nutmeg. I had a lovely...
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Parmesan Breadsticks reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 9th November 2011)

Crunchy breadsticks with a good Parmesan flavor. As a bonus, these were also easy to make. Early in the morning the dough came together in the food...
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Stuffed Zucchini reviewed by aj12754

From: Kitchen Simple: Essential Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 8th November 2011)

This was just fine as side dishes go -- and prettier than a good many -- a nice crunch but a little lacking in flavor to my taste. The zucchinis are halved...
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Linguine with Gorgonzola and Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Monday-to-Friday Pasta (reviewed 8th November 2011)

A creamy gorgonzola sauce, with the added crunch of walnuts. If you are a fan of gorgonzola, you'd love this. We prepared this with milk in place of...
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Chicken Chasseur reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 8th November 2011)

What a very enjoyable "comforts of home" meal. It's basically just a chicken stew, doable for a week-night and a stick to your ribs meal for a chilly...
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Poussin Paprikash reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 7th November 2011)

I adore paprikash - stewed chicken in a rich and creamy sauce spiced with paprika. This slow-cooker approach is a winner. I used 2 chicken leg quarters...
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Tarte Tatin reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 7th November 2011)

We didn't care for this one too much. It was good but way sweeter than I prefer. Nothing wrong with the recipe just a taste preference I suppose. The...
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Ginger Lemonade reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 7th November 2011)

This is a delicious and refreshing lemonade. I did add more sugar to the pitcher instead of more honey as suggested by the authors. 4 of my family added...
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Brussels Sprouts Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets (reviewed 7th November 2011)

I love brussels sprouts but have never eaten them raw. My sister, daughter (who doesn't care for them cooked) and I all enjoyed this tasty slaw. It's a...
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Roasted Asparagus reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 7th November 2011)

This was a nice change from our usual roasted asparagus with olive oil, salt and lemon juice. In addition to olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil,...
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Salmon with a Horseradish Crust, Orange Vodka Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 7th November 2011)

This is a flavorful baked salmon dish with a horseradish thyme bread crumb topping and the orange vodka sauce with scallions. It has a nice color as the...
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Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 7th November 2011)

This is a classic pancake recipe. I have made this recipe using both buttermilk and regular milk soured with white vinegar. I prefer the results made with...
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Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Raisins and Pine Nuts reviewed by bhnyc

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 7th November 2011)

This is one of my favorite ways to serve (and eat!) broccoli rabe. It's easy to make and tastes delicious.
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Salsa all'Amatriciana reviewed by bhnyc

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 7th November 2011)

This is a very good version of Amatriciana. I prefer it with guanciale, but used pancetta as instructed. I also prefer serving it with pericatelli or bucatini....
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Ukrainian Fried Sauerkraut reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Peter Ostroushko (reviewed 7th November 2011)

You don't think you like sauerkraut? This is actually just half sauerkraut with all the juices squeezed out, and half cabbage. I am still getting used...
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Sticky Buns with Pecans reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 6th November 2011)

OK, so it took me 6 ½ hours of near constant activity to produce one pan of totally amazing pecan rolls. The first time I made this recipe using the cookbook...
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Cinnamon Pinwheel Crisps reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Blue Ribbon Breads (reviewed 6th November 2011)

If you like Elephant Ears, you will love this mini- elephant ear version. I have been baking a version of this recipe for 24 years. I don’t make it very...
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Pumpkin-Spice Butter reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

Delicious! This would be a great macaron for Thanksgiving.
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Popcorn Pastry Cream reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

This sounds so odd, but it is sooooo surprisingly good! I think it was one of my favorite fillings from the class I took.
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Pear Cream reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

This was good. I would have liked a stronger pear taste though. They are the pale green Macarons in the photo.
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Vanilla Buttercream reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

Oh wow! This is delicious. I used it as the filling for the Cocoa Macarons. Beware- you will want to eat it by the spoonful.
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Earl Grey Ganache reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

This is a really delicious ganache filling. I wished I had let the tea steep a little longer though. I paired this filling with the Orange Macarons.
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Chai Ganache reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

This is an excellent ganache filling. I used it to fill the plain almond macarons.
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Orange Macarons reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

These are delicious. The fresh zest really adds nice orange flavor. I paired these with the Earl Grey Ganache.
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Cocoa Macarons reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

These are really good and smell delicious. I over-baked mine and am looking forward to making them again. I paired these with Vanilla Buttercream.
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French Meringue Method Macarons reviewed by bhnyc

From: Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home (reviewed 6th November 2011)

I took Kathryn Gordon's Macarons class at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). This was the meringue that we made that day. It's not too hard to...
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Strawberry or Kiwi Purée reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Paella!: Spectacular Rice Dishes From Spain (reviewed 6th November 2011)

Excess kiwis led me to find this and try this recipe. It couldn't be easier - kiwi flesh (yea, you don't use the hard hairy part), sugar, and liqueur...
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Mango Chutney Chicken reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 5th November 2011)

This is another nice quick and simple and very flavorful chicken breast recipe. It is based on (Major Grey’s) mango chutney mixed with curry powder....
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Sticky Wings reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 5th November 2011)

The flavor is ginger-sweet tomato with a touch of heat. My boys say 10 points on a 5 point scale. You know we will be making these again. One teenage son...
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Pear Clafoutis reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 5th November 2011)

A very good clafoutis. Surprising (to me) to use pears, but it worked well. Used a round dish. - Used only 1/3cup sugar (sucre de canne), since a clafoutis...
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Black Bean Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 5th November 2011)

This was a well flavored meaty black bean soup. Watch the black bean recipes, I meant to make just the black beans, but ending up making the soup by accident....
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Baked Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 5th November 2011)

Possibly a perfect fall breakfast or snack! In this recipe, steel cut oats are first toasted, and then baked with pumpkin, spices, milk, vanilla, and...
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Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes reviewed by BethNH

From: The Bon Appetit Cookbook: Fast Easy Fresh (reviewed 5th November 2011)

This recipe was a little more involved than I had bargained for but that was completely my own fault for not reading the recipe all the way through before...
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Hot Cider Syrup reviewed by BethNH

From: All Recipes (reviewed 5th November 2011)

Quite a nice thing to start simmering on the stove while you enjoy your coffee or get breakfast started. It makes the house smell wonderful. This recipe...
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Sweet Pork Sausages with Roasted Grapes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 5th November 2011)

A most interesting flavor combination! Black grapes are washed, dried, bathed in a bit of olive oil, and then roasted (as if they were tomatoes). The...
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Oven-Braised Celery reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 5th November 2011)

Celery very simply prepared - started on the stove top and then moved to the oven with some liquid. Bittman suggests making sure the celery is very tender...
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Chicken Ballotine Stuffed with Red Rice or Spinach, Cheese, and Bread reviewed by soupereasy

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 5th November 2011)

This was a great recipe and a really great learning experience. After I boned out the chix, I stuffed with mushroom, spinach and a bit of feta. Watched...
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French Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 4th November 2011)

A good zingy salad dressing that was perhaps a bit too sweet. 13-daughter licked her plate, but DH prefers viniagrette, and was only so-so on this. Substitute...
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