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Chocolate Truffles reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 4th November 2011)

These are good- and easy to make. I divided the chocolate in half and flavored part with Grand Marnier (as instructed) and half with Amaretto. While I...
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Broccoli-Cheese Soup reviewed by BethNH

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 3rd November 2011)

This is the second broccoli cheese soup I've tried this year. While this one was definitely better than the last, I can't say it was very good. I love...
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Brown Sugar Rosemary Walnuts reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 3rd November 2011)

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Brownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 3rd November 2011)

I selected this recipe for its speed of preparation and for the quantity it made - and didn't expect much. To my surprise, it was delightful! What I...
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Spicy Kerala Fish Curry reviewed by athira

From: Pachakam (reviewed 3rd November 2011)

Vanilla Extract reviewed by sturlington

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

This is exactly how I make vanilla extract, except I usually use rum. This is much cheaper than buying the little bottles because you can essentially keep...
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Lamb Vindaloo reviewed by kaye16

From: Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting: 160 Sumptuous Meals That Cook Themselves (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

I've made this with pork and with lamb. It's not bad for a slow cooker version, very simple to assemble. - I found 1 cup water much too much to add. Probably...
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Lenox Almond Biscotti reviewed by gazelle

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

This really is a fabulous recipe. The addition of cornmeal is really nice, adds something a little unexpected to your average biscotti. I love the addition...
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Rustic Cabbage Soup Recipe reviewed by athira

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

Added chicken instead of beans, and made chicken broth from scratch instead of the grocery stock. Turned out well. I also finely grated the cabbage and...
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Balsamic-roasted Vegetables reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

A useful, basic recipe. While I can't imagine ever roasting all of these vegetables together, the recipe is adaptable enough to suit almost any veggies...
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Beef Ragout reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

I was underwhelmed by this stew of beef, zucchini, and tomato. I found it watery and lacking in flavor. Perhaps part of the problem is that it's a spring...
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Pear Cranberry and Gingersnap Crumble reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

This is my kind of dessert - pears, lemon zest, zing from cranberries, and spiciness from the gingersnaps. And its not too sweet! I forgot to add the...
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Chicken in a pot: the garlic and lemon version reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

A delicious chicken dish, and it looks beautiful! This is the dish that is pictured on the front cover - and 13-daughter exclaimed as we cracked the bread...
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Spaghetti Squash with Sausage Stuffing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

Comfort food --- with hidden vegetables. This spaghetti squash is cooked, and mixed with pre-cooked sweet Italian sausage, bell peppers, onion, garlic,...
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Chicken Breasts in Nutty Queretaro Green Mole reviewed by jenncc

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

This mole was delicious with the chicken as well as with eggs the next day. I only strayed from the recipe by not pressing the sauce thru a medium-mesh...
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Curried Pumpkin Seeds reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

This took about 15 minutes longer than the recipe said to cook, but our seeds were fresh and pretty wet. The product is delicious! Even blackened as...
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Balthazar's Cream of Mushroom Soup reviewed by JustLaura

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

I made basically to recipe and used dried Cremini and Portabella's. It was good but not overly flavorful. My only substitution was half-and-half for heavy...
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North African Spiced Carrots reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 1st November 2011)

Made a half recipe for the two of us; liked it a lot. If you have the spices and carrot-stuff ready and it goes together with minimal effort while other...
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Ancho Chile, Shrimp, and Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 1st November 2011)

Very nice and quite easy to do. Might be nice with scallops also. Served two nicely as a main.
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Sticky chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 1st November 2011)

A nice, simple stir-fry recipe that I made as I was craving something a bit lighter and healthier than I've been eating lately. The carrots gave this bulk...
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Hot Fudge reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 1st November 2011)

By far the best hot fudge I've ever encountered. It's very easy to make, I do it completely in the microwave in a 4-cup pyrex with buttered sides to prevent...
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Shortcut Moussaka reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 1st November 2011)

Rich complex flavor - with comforting mashed potato topping. Absolutely delicious. It reminded my kids of a shepherd's pie we ate in Talin, Estonia....
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Creepy Coconut Kiwi Panna Cotta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kitchen Table Scraps (reviewed 1st November 2011)

The concept here is to make a bloody eyeball dessert. Great concept (go look at the link) but I couldn't replicate. A delicious panna cotta is made by...
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Red Corn Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Kenyon's Grist Mill (reviewed 1st November 2011)

I used the finely stone-ground corn meal I had bought at this grist mill in RI. This is a northern style cornbread with sweetener (honey), regular milk,...
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Forty-Carat Quinoa reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Grains Cookbook (reviewed 31st October 2011)

My first attempt to cook quinoa turned out well. Pureed sautéed shallots and carrots were added to the chicken stock and simmered with the quinoa. Cumin...
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Deep Chocolate Passion Cake BASE reviewed by Whiskeyed

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 31st October 2011)

This is one of my favourite chocolate cakes. It is soft, incredibly flavourful (must use a full fat, good quality cocoa), and stays moist. It has a texture...
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Gluten Free Crusty Boule reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 31st October 2011)

I baked this bread on parchment on a metal cookie sheet, as I don't have a baking stone. I used the steam method, and was very pleased with the crunchiness...
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Slow Pho 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 31st October 2011)

I made a few modifications to this recipe. In addition to the onion and chile, I also include a shallot and five cloves of garlic. In addition to the cinnamon...
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Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Torte reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 31st October 2011)

This is a glorious flourless chocolate cake, and it only uses 3 ingredients. Simple and elegant. It really does taste like a chocolate truffle. It's...
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Heart-Healthy Dried Fruit Scones reviewed by Whiskeyed

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 31st October 2011)

I made these merely to use up some ingredients in my kitchen. While they were ok, I found the large combination of dried fruits a bit confusing to the...
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Country Salad (Insalata Paesana) reviewed by Whiskeyed

From: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (reviewed 31st October 2011)

I love this recipe. It is hearty, full of flavour, and has great textural contrast. It keeps well for an extra day or two (not perfect, but good). It...
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Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 31st October 2011)

A simple and very delicious roast chicken. The cook is advised to put a slice or two of bread under the chicken, in the roasting pan. This holds the...
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Frosted Pumpkin Cake reviewed by JustLaura

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 30th October 2011)

Very good. I served this to a family gathering and everyone loved it. I thought that the frosting was a bit thick and would rather it be looser so it 'dripped'...
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Southern Pecan Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 30th October 2011)

I haven't made or eaten that many pecan pies in my lifetime and I don't know what characteristics define the perfect pie so won't comment on how closely...
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Gingerbread Pecan Biscotti reviewed by Leeka

From: veganbaking.net (reviewed 30th October 2011)

This was my first time making biscotti and the spicy scent of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves filled the air. I was really pleased with how easy it...
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Buttermilk Devil's Food Cake with White Chocolate Frosting reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 30th October 2011)

We had the buttermilk, and looked for a second cake to make that uses buttermilk. This recipe turns out to be exactly the same as the Devil's Food Cake...
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 30th October 2011)

The addition of chocolate to a cream cheese frosting seems rather strange. Its good on the cake, mostly because it isn't all that sweet, but when you...
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Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th October 2011)

I doubled the recipe (as it was one half a recipe) and let it chill overnight instead of for 30 minutes. It worked well to use a small metal ladle to scoop...
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Orange sausage reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 29th October 2011)

Sausages or meatballs that smell and taste sweet and spicy, not unlike mulled wine. I made meatballs out of the mix (after adding an extra egg) and simmered...
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Super-Pumpkiny Pumpkin Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 29th October 2011)

Delicious, ethereal, mousse-like filling with pumpkin flavour in the foreground, subtle spicing in the background. If it were up to my family, who prefer...
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Layered Casserole with Beef, Cabbage, and Potato reviewed by Whiskeyed

From: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (reviewed 29th October 2011)

I absolutely adore this recipe. It has excellent flavour and Lidia's taste sensibilites come through. The sour tang of the cabbage melds wonderfully...
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Sao Biscuits reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Red Cross Recipe Book, 9th Edition (reviewed 29th October 2011)

Only fair, but I think that it is the cook more than the recipe. The biscuits needed to be rolled thinner than I managed, and I forgot the salt. Also,...
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Pear Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 29th October 2011)

It's not just that I loved the flavor and the look of this rustic dessert -- it's that the recipe itself is such an good example of the elegance of simplicity....
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Piquant Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 29th October 2011)

I am not sure delicious can get much simpler than this -- steam broccoli to whatever degree of softness/crunch you prefer, and then toss with VERY simple...
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Chicken in Tarragon Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 29th October 2011)

This recipe is simple, with wonderful flavor -- easy enough to do every night of the week, but so delicious it is perfect for entertaining. Boneless skinless...
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Buttercream Frosting reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 29th October 2011)

A standard buttercream - butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Its a good recipe, easy to follow, and simple. It is dependable. It is delicious....
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Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 29th October 2011)

This is really good. While it isn't hard to make, it actually took longer than I expected given that the chicken all has to brown first. I was only using...
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Pumpkin Spice Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 29th October 2011)

For a cake mix, this was great. You work with a spice cake mix, and add a vanilla pudding mix, canned pumpkin, oil, eggs, and spices. 13 daughter prepared...
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Moroccan Couscous reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 29th October 2011)

This is really, really good. I wasn't sure how well it would pair with the Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic (from the same book) even though they were...
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Penne with Green Vegetables and Goat Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 28th October 2011)

Ok, it's not spring, so this really isn't seasonal, but it's still very good. The knd of thing I'd make without a recipe really to use up things needing...
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Roast Pumpkin with Cheese Fondue reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th October 2011)

This is such a treat! Foundue + roast pumpkin is just awesome. Definitely don't skimp on the cooking time, I undercooked mine, and the pumpkin did not...
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Snickerdoodles reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 28th October 2011)

Super soft, chewy and buttery perfectness. These came out even better than the snickerdoodles from Vegan Cookies Take Over the World!
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Pepita Fettucini with Spinach and Cranberries reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 28th October 2011)

Sweet, spicy, and salty. I subbed raisins for cranberries and pearl couscous for pasta. Probably even better with the tartness the cranberries would have...
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Mocha Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 28th October 2011)

Very tasty. Could have been chocolatier. Maybe replace some of the flour with cocoa powder next time.
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Chickpeas Romesco reviewed by Jayme

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

Saucey tomato chickpeas. So delicious. I really like the texture the ground almonds gave the tomato sauce.
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Saffron-Garlic Rice reviewed by Jayme

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

Yum! The title says it all.
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Panko Stuffed Mushrooms reviewed by Jayme

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

These were very tasty and turned out exactly how they were supposed to, but I wasn't a fan of the sweetness in them. I guess I like my mushroom dishes...
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leekie pie reviewed by soupereasy

From: Home Baking: The Artful Mix of Flour and Traditions from Around the World (reviewed 27th October 2011)

I was very impressed with the ease of bringing this together. I will preface this with the fact that I am not a baker. The pastry came together really...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 27th October 2011)

Excellent! My DH prepared this for dinner tonight. He found it easy to follow the recipe and they tAsted quite good. My only quibble is that they seemed...
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Feta Cheese & Bacon-stuffed Chicken Breasts reviewed by aj12754

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th October 2011)

Could not have been simpler -- and a pretty big flavor bang for the cooking buck. It's a nice way to use up the last few slices of a pound of bacon and...
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Eggplant Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th October 2011)

I rated this very good although my version was really only good to fair. With really good ricotta and marinara this is probably a very successful recipe....
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Pumpkin Pound Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Pillsbury: The Complete Book of Baking (reviewed 26th October 2011)

Perfect fall dessert! This pound cake is baked in a bundt pan. It is very rich - as all pound cakes are - and wonderfully moist but not at all heavy....
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Outrageous Brownies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 26th October 2011)

Although Baker’s one bowl brownies are still my favorite recipe, it is fun to try new ones. I should have paid more attention to the size of the large...
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Caramelized Butternut Squash reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 26th October 2011)

I also used one large squash which equaled half the recipe. I followed the directions to the letter using a glass 9 X 13” pan. The directions worked...
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Basic Buttermilk Devils food Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 26th October 2011)

An easy cake to whip up, but some structural problems. Starting with a chocolate cake mix, you add additional cocoa, some oil, eggs, vanilla, and of course,...
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Peppermint Buttercream Frosting reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 26th October 2011)

Excellent creamy frosting with amazing pops of peppermint. This is really a standard buttercream frosting, but two ingredients elevate it - 1/2 C ground...
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Mackerel stuffed with salsa verde reviewed by wester

From: The River Cottage Fish Book (reviewed 26th October 2011)

I still have to get the hang of the filleting and removing the pinbones. But the taste of this was excellent - the fresh green salsa verde works very well...
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Carrot Soup with Honey and Nutmeg reviewed by sturlington

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 26th October 2011)

A good soup, but very thick, almost more of a puree than a soup. Next time I might add a bit more stock. The touch of honey lent a subtle sweetness.
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Pear Upside Down Cake reviewed by aj12754

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 25th October 2011)

A nice cake. Not my favorite way to use a pear ... but Soupereasy and I enjoyed it. Still -- if we made it again, we'd double the caramel.
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Rustic White Beans and Mushrooms reviewed by Jayme

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

The flavours in this were top notch. This would have been comfort food at its best if it hadn't been for my beans. I think they were too old? Wouldn't...
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Herb-Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by Jayme

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

These turned out alright, but not as creamy and delicious as I remember scalloped potatoes to be.
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Cornmeal-Masala Roasted Brussel Sprouts reviewed by Jayme

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

This recipe made me like brussel sprouts! They turned out crisp, tender, sweet, and spicy. Yum.
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Sauteed Collards reviewed by Jayme

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

A simple way to sautee greens with a smokey garlicy flavoured sauce. I've done it with both the leftover marinade from Smokey Grilled Tempeh and the broth...
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Carrot and Fennel Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 25th October 2011)

Very tasty, relatively simple, and it makes about 4 quarts of soup. The recipes calls for 10 cups of stock. I used five cups of stock and 5 cups of water....
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Parker's Split Pea Soup reviewed by kateq

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th October 2011)

I've made this twice now, once with homemade, salt free chicken stock and once with roasted vegetable stock Both versions were delicious. I love the...
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Cumin seed roasted cauliflower with yogurt reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 25th October 2011)

Deb does it again! She has found an already brilliant recipe (by Melissa Clark) and added the perfect finishing touch to it. Those pomegranate seeds are...
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Pumpkin Bread reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 25th October 2011)

Moist and not too sweet. The perfect snack with a cup of tea.
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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 25th October 2011)

Yummy, moist bars with an interesting combination of peanut butter and pumpkin. These were eaten up quickly in my house and also enjoyed by guests.
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Spicy African Peanut Slow Cooker Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Peas and Thank You: Simple Meatless Meals the Whole Family Will Love (reviewed 25th October 2011)

This was an excellent, thick and hearty soup. It has great flavours, not spicy, and served with some biscuits made a filling meal. After two hours in...
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Hummus reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th October 2011)

I liked that she called for canned chickpeas, as I have never made this well from dried garbanzos. It had a great flavor and the lemon was strong, but...
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Popover Chicken-Tarragon Casserole reviewed by kalamansi

From: New Ways to Enjoy Chicken (Nitty gritty cookbooks) (reviewed 24th October 2011)

The "pastry" concept in this recipe is reminiscent of Yorkshore pudding: pour a light egg batter over seasoned browned chicken and bake. The batter puffs...
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Lemon Love Notes reviewed by kalamansi

From: Bar Cookies A to Z (A to Z Cookbooks) (reviewed 24th October 2011)

Don't be confused by the recipe title; these aren't lemon squares covered with gooey topping. The base is a butter cookie batter flavored with lemon...
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Island Gems reviewed by kalamansi

From: Bar Cookies A to Z (A to Z Cookbooks) (reviewed 24th October 2011)

Blueberry Grunts reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 24th October 2011)

A nice twist on the typical crumble. This is made with biscuit dough topping instead of crumble. I opted to do the steamed version because I love steamed...
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Anadama Bread reviewed by joeljkp

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

Maybe the ratios are off. I've made the base recipe (Sandwich Bread) many times, but this variation only succeeded in making a dense, rock-hard dough ball...
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Classic Indian Flatbread reviewed by kalamansi

From: Heartsmart Flavours Of India (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

I'm so glad to have a way to make naan without a tandoor! Very easy, but you do have to plan ahead, since the dough needs 4-6 hours of rising time.
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Beef Vindaloo reviewed by kalamansi

From: Heartsmart Flavours Of India (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

I halved the amount of chili peppers in the recipe and it was still spicy for me, even though I have a respectable tolerance for heat.
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix reviewed by kalamansi

From: Fantastic Food with Splenda: 160 Great Recipes for Meals Low in Sugar, Carbohydrates, Fat, and Calories (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

Cocoa mixes often benefit from being mixed with hot milk rather than water, but even mixed with milk this tasted watery.
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Stuffed & baked ricotta shells reviewed by kaye16

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

I picked up this recipe from a blog, and quite good it is. The recipe at this site says 20 shells can be filled, the blogger cooked 25 and filled 23. I...
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Butterscotch Blondies reviewed by joeljkp

From: Easy Comfort Food: Simple Recipes for Feel-good Favorites (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

A bit gooey, yet crumbly. Ok flavor, nothing special.
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Chocolate Fudge Cookies reviewed by joeljkp

From: Easy Comfort Food: Simple Recipes for Feel-good Favorites (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

Simple chocolatey cookies. Good recipe.
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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

I used half the butter and substituted buttermilk for the heavy cream, but kept the sour cream. I wished I had added the melted butter first, then added...
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Roast Pears with Butterscotch Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Kitchen Simple: Essential Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 23rd October 2011)

This is the kind of recipe I love ... simple, seasonal, lovely to look at and delicious to eat. And one pan to clean. Pear halves, cored, sprinkled with...
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Chocolate Velvet Cake with Dessert Sauces reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 22nd October 2011)

Very dense and rich chocolate cake, served with two sauces - white chocolate and raspberry. This was sublime! Perfect texture on the cake, melt-in-your-mouth...
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Baked Sausages with Leeks, Apples and Cider reviewed by sturlington

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 21st October 2011)

I would consider this a quintessential fall dish, warming and hearty. The cider cooks down and makes a slightly sweet glaze that's very good. I did brown...
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Salade de Lentilles Vertes reviewed by sturlington

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 21st October 2011)

There is not much to this salad. I think it would have benefited from a little something, maybe some bacon or sausage, or some soft goat cheese. Even some...
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Braised Rosemary Chicken Breasts on Onions reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 21st October 2011)

This was really delicious, a warming fall dish, and not at all difficult to make for a weeknight dinner.
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Broccoli with Garlic reviewed by sturlington

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 21st October 2011)

I thought this was good, a nice garlicky flavor, and not difficult to make. I had it warm the night I made it and cold the next day. Like the other reviewers,...
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Pasta Fagioli reviewed by aj12754

From: Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets (reviewed 21st October 2011)

I knew this would be a fairly thick soup from the picture accompanying the recipe. For us it was a bit too thick so I ended up adding almost 2 cups of...
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Cavatelli with Ragu Bianco, Wild Mushrooms, & Pecorino reviewed by aj12754

From: A16: Food + Wine (reviewed 21st October 2011)

Soupereasy and I pretty much fell in love with this recipe. It's not that it's perfect for the home cook as written ... it's that the flavor of the completed...
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