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Goat Cheese, Chive, and Chili Pepper Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This is so simple and one of our favorite really quick dinners. You can prepare the sauce and a salad while the water boils for the pasta. Scrumptious.
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Eggplant Strata with Zucchini and Roasted Red Peppers reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This recipe is a nice gluten-free alternative to lasagne. I made the tomato and roasted garlic sauce, but it didn't seem worth the effort as it didn't...
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Butternut squash and tahini spread reviewed by broadbean

From: The New Vegetarian - Ottolenghi (Guardian) (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This is basically like a hummous, but made from squash rather than chickpeas. It's a good idea, but I found it a little bland, and not worth the hassle...
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Tagine of chicken with preserved lemons and olives reviewed by broadbean

From: Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This is a very simple recipe which turns out extremely delicious! I added some bouquet garni while the liquid cooked down, which worked well.
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Sweet potato salad reviewed by broadbean

From: Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon (reviewed 12th September 2011)

Another good pre-cookable side dish to go with a Middle Eastern style meal. I needed to add more water to the potatoes several times. But it doesn't matter...
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Orange, Olive, and Onion Salad reviewed by broadbean

From: Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This is a delicious salad (I used pumpkin oil because I didn't have argan, I think any nutty oil would do the trick). If you are making a Middle Eastern...
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Mashed aubergine & tomato salad reviewed by broadbean

From: Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This is a nice dip/starter, which is fairly easy to make, if a little time-consuming (roasting the aubergine and stewing the tomatoes). But it can be made...
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Ciabatta reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Italian Baker (reviewed 12th September 2011)

Braised Beef in Liver Sauce - Caldereta reviewed by kalamansi

From: Filipino Cuisine: Recipes from the Islands (Red Crane Cookbook Series) (reviewed 12th September 2011)

I grew up eating caldereta made from the Mama Sita mix packets. This recipe doesn't taste anything like that, but it's still good. I don't think my husband...
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Beets Baked in Foil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th September 2011)

More of a set of guidelines, this "recipe" considers several approaches to cooking whole beets. In the typical Bittman style, the pros and cons of the...
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Lime and Honey Beet Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 12th September 2011)

Either you love beets or you do not. This recipe is unlikely to convert you if you fall into the latter category, but if you like beets, you are likely...
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Saffron Butterflies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 12th September 2011)

A nice pasta option for those wanting a carbo boost. This produced a creamy sauce with good cheese flavor (but not much saffron flavor or color). Bowtie...
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Roasted Tomato-Garlic Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 12th September 2011)

I made this sauce to use with the Eggplant Strata (page 127) recipe. I used store bought tomatoes, and the results didn't seem that amazing. I would only...
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Rice Noodles with Cashew-Coconut Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 12th September 2011)

These noodles were very tasty. I only used one serrano chili in the sauce because we don't like things too spicy. I served the noodles at room temperature,...
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Rice and Eggs with Pesto, Pine Nuts, and Tomatoes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This recipe was a good option for a quick week night dinner. To make it a little more substantial, I added a few cooked white beans to each serving.
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Eggplant Rounds with Peanut Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 12th September 2011)

I served these with the Quick Peanut Sauce from page 69, topped with grated carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and a few mint leaves. Very tasty.
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Quick Peanut Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 12th September 2011)

This peanut sauce was a huge hit. I served it over broiled eggplant slices topped with grated carrot and sliced red bell pepper. Instead of chili oil,...
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Blueberry Crumb Bars reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th September 2011)

Pretty easy to make. I've given up on using a pastry blender and just use my hands to make the crumbs, and it works so much better. I think I added a...
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Blueberry Crumb Bars reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th September 2011)

Pretty easy to make. I've given up on using a pastry blender and just use my hands to make the crumbs, and it works so much better. I think I added a...
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Chicken Korma reviewed by andrew

From: Authentic Indian Cooking (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Strawberry Sorbet reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 11th September 2011)

I love strawberries, and this is an excellent way to enjoy them. Kirsch is used in this recipe, and the alcohol also helps to reduce ice crystals. This...
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Blueberry Crumb Cake reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 11th September 2011)

There's not much to say about this besides YUM. It's easy to make- I made two at the same time. Delicious with summer blueberries. I did cover the blueberries...
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Chinese Beef Broccoli reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight's Dinner (reviewed 11th September 2011)

This is a really easy recipe to make. It's my own fault, that I didn't use a quality flank steak; thus, my end result didn't turn out to be five-star....
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Sesame-fried scallops with ginger and spring onion reviewed by wester

From: Shellfish (reviewed 11th September 2011)

While this wasn't bad, it wasn't that original either, and the other ingredients did not make the flavor of the scallops stand out. The instructions were...
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Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies reviewed by foodiewife

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 11th September 2011)

A little crispy on the outside, and chewy in the middle-- the sparkling sugar adds an extra crunch. The cookies aren't super sweet, with a very subtle...
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Penne or Rigatoni con Zucchine reviewed by kaye16

From: The Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Quite tasty, and easy, but the mozzarella didn't want to melt into a sauce. Maybe I should have grated it, or made smaller cubes, but with lots and lots...
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Veal parmigiana reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's America (reviewed 11th September 2011)

I made this in honour not only of the Italian Grand Prix, but being that it's 11/09/2011, I also made it in honour of New York and the type of food I used...
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Hazelnut cookies reviewed by wester

From: Simply delicious cookies (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Nice cookies, easy to make, good hazelnut flavor.
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Yellow Pepper Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Olive Oil: From Tree to Table (reviewed 11th September 2011)

The three rating is based on my slightly doctored version of this soup and the fact that my husband liked this better than I did. For me, this tasted...
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Mushroom Crostini reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Really delicious, and really easy. We prepared it slightly differently, with two finely chopped cloves of garlic for about 250g mushrooms (estimated),...
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Raspberry Sherbet reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Oh my, this is very good. A neighbor gave us 4 cups of raspberries fresh from her canes. (There were some strawberries mixed in also, but I took care of...
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Shaved Melon Salad with Mint Sugar reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Summy melon - delicious and sweet with crunchy sugar flavored with mint. This recipe calls for watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, but who could never...
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Tomato Cobbler with Cheesy Topping reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Tomato flavor, cornmeal-containing cobbler topping, and melted sharp cheddar on top. So flavorful! This might be the best of the variations we've tried....
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Tomato Cobbler with Herb Topping reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Great tomato flavor, and a decent topping. This is a variation on a recipe I previously reviewed and loved. This one was almost as good. We added...
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Beet Greens reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: "New York Times" Natural Foods Cook Book (reviewed 11th September 2011)

Simple and good. Beet greens are cooked with the water clinging to the leaves, then sautéed onions (with a bit of flour) are mixed in. These came out...
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Perfect Apple Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Pillsbury: The Complete Book of Baking (reviewed 11th September 2011)

I couldn't really tell you whether or not this is the perfect apple pie but I can tell you that it's awfully good. This is the first recipe for apple...
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Blond Brownies reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour 200th Anniversary Cookbook (King Arthur Flour Cookbooks) (reviewed 10th September 2011)

This is the exact same recipe as the Ruth Wakefield Cookie Bars in the King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion except it adds two teaspoons of vanilla. I...
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Chocolate Chip Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Pillsbury: The Complete Book of Baking (reviewed 10th September 2011)

Nice looking vanilla bundt cake studded with mini chocolate chips. Delicious cake made with butter, cream cheese, vanilla and mini chocolate chips....
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Coffee Cake Muffins reviewed by foodiewife

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book (reviewed 10th September 2011)

With the fall weather, comes crispier temperatures in the morning. That's when I love kick my baking into high gear. I love to bake muffins for my family...
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Grilled Black Sea Bream with Tomatoes reviewed by wester

From: Simply Fish (reviewed 10th September 2011)

The marinade was just right, and the tomatoes combined very well with the fish, but the grilling didn't work - all of the skin came off and the inside...
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Chicken Breasts and Zucchini with Marjoram reviewed by sturlington

From: Simple French Food (reviewed 10th September 2011)

I'm glad this is the first recipe I tried from this book, since it was very simple and summery, and not as intimidating as some of the other recipes look....
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Simpler-than-Pilaf Baked Rice reviewed by sturlington

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

Was this really simpler than pilaf? I don't think I would say so, since there are actually two steps: cooking on the stovetop and baking in the oven. Also,...
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Grilled Tuna with Scallions and Wasabi Mustard reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 10th September 2011)

I was surprised that this dish was a little bit bland, given all the strong flavors in the marinade and mustard. I didn't make the wasabi mustard but rather...
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Banana Bread Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 10th September 2011)

Crunchy and tender, mild banana flavor. These were easy to make, and they were a good Saturday morning breakfast. I toasted the walnuts for extra flavor....
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Pork Chop Scallop reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Cook's Country Best Lost Suppers (reviewed 10th September 2011)

Comfort food with porkchops topping cheesy scalloped potatoes and vegetables. Definately a one pot meal. I should have used my mandolin to cut the potatoes....
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Cheddar Cheese Spritz Crackers reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Wilton (reviewed 10th September 2011)

Very cheesy crackers that make up quickly once you are done finely grating the 1 pound of sharp cheddar. The dough seemed stiff and dry - unusual for my...
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Green Beans with a Sesame Dressing reviewed by kcookie

From: Everyday Harumi (reviewed 10th September 2011)

The toasted sesame seeds smelled amazing when I grinded them in the mortar. The sauce is quite sweet, I may use a tad less sugar next time. Very good...
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Pasta with parsely and toasted walnut sauce reviewed by kcookie

From: Canal House Cooking Volume No. 4: Farm Markets & Gardens (reviewed 10th September 2011)

The parsely and toasted walnut sauce is simple, delicious and versatile. I served it with pan-fried haddock for dinner and then the leftovers with pasta...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by kcookie

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 10th September 2011)

The cookies are pretty basic. They aren't as sweet as many chocolate chip cookie recipes. The recipe makes exactly 24 cookies with a 2tblsp scoop. If you...
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Chile and Bell Pepper Quesadillas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 10th September 2011)

Good, especially when you hit a cheesy bite. A mix of bell peppers are called for - they are sautéed until crisp-tender (huh?), and the quesadilla includes...
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Grilled Pork Rib Chops with Fresh Herb Rub reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 9th September 2011)

These pork chops were very easy to make and the herb rub gives them a lot of flavor. A good choice for a weeknight meal. These would have been even better...
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Mole Tejano reviewed by jenncc

From: Nuevo Tex-Mex: Festive New Recipes from Just North of the Border (reviewed 9th September 2011)

This is what I call short-cut mole. It's squeezes as much flavor as possible out of the fewest ingredients and steps. Is this the best mole I've ever...
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Corn and Potato Chowder reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet (reviewed 9th September 2011)

With not many veggies in the fridge apart from some fresh corn, I was looking for a recipe to fill our bellies and happened across this one. The ingredients...
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Smoked Chipotle Chili Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Dishes from the Wild Horse Desert: Norteño Cooking of South Texas (reviewed 9th September 2011)

Let me start by saying I am no wimp when it comes to spice. I know chipotles, like all peppers, vary in heat, but this sauce was H-O-T, hot! I love brown...
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Boston Baked Beans reviewed by Leeka

From: One World Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 9th September 2011)

These beans are excellent! The only change I made to the recipe was blending the cooked onions and garlic with the sauce and putting it back in the pan...
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Creamy Broccoli Salad reviewed by wester

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest...and Other Timeless Delicacies (reviewed 9th September 2011)

A bit too much lemon to really be creamy. Still a nice salad.
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Chocolate Fudge Cake reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 9th September 2011)

Among the Cake Bible's chocolate butter cakes, this is my favorite. It has a light, moist texture and works well for cupcakes as well as layer cakes....
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Coffee Ice Cream reviewed by sarahland

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 9th September 2011)

So good. Steeping the beans is definitely a bit time consuming but worth it if you love a great intense coffee flavor. My first attempt at home-made ice...
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Texas Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Border Cookbook : Authentic Home Cooking of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico (reviewed 9th September 2011)

Best recipe I've found so far. I'm going to get even more specific and call them "San Antonio Style Flour Tortillas" (which are the best!). Soft and...
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Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 9th September 2011)

Made for a weeknight dinner for my (picky) son and I and we both loved them. Super easy and very yummy. I did find that the pork chops browned quickly...
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White Spice Pound Cake reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 9th September 2011)

Mom’s Soft-Boiled Eggs ‘n’ Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 9th September 2011)

I have an electric range, so on my first attempt I set the button halfway between high and low. It took my eggs so long to come to a boil that at the one...
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Crunchy Oven-Fried Drumsticks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 9th September 2011)

My daughter and I love wasabi peas, so we knew we’d have to try that, and we both agreed it was our favorite of the night. Son-in-law’s favorite was...
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Salsa Verde reviewed by jenncc

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 8th September 2011)

This is a good, basic salsa verde. I added a bit of lemon juice and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Nice with grilled eggplant (as recommended on page...
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Creamy Zucchini and Dolcelatte Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Soup Bible: All the Soups You Will Ever Need in One Inspirational Collection (reviewed 8th September 2011)

A nice zucchini soup. No dolcelatte to be found in the French countryside, but gorgonzola was fine. Serves 2-3 as a main course; 4-6 would be as a starter...
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Cauliflower with sumac and seeds reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 8th September 2011)

This was a lovely and different salad. It looked like a lot but we finished it easily. Half a lemon was plenty.
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Magic Sauce reviewed by wester

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 8th September 2011)

Not so much a sauce as a highly flavored oil, but very good. I made some lovely scrambled eggs with it, and a salad with rocket and feta. Very versatile...
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Grits with Corn, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 8th September 2011)

Flavorful, but not awesome. Step one is roasting cherry tomatoes, and the instructions include adding olive oil and salt to the tomatoes. Unfortunately,...
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Pickled Grapes with Cinnamon and Black Pepper reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th September 2011)

Summer Corn Salad reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 8th September 2011)

Chocolate Bundt Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: food52 (reviewed 7th September 2011)

After searching eatyourbooks for a Chocolate Bundt cake, I discovered that not one of my cookbooks contained a recipe that appealed to me. This recipe...
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The Best Steak Marinade reviewed by BethNH

From: All Recipes (reviewed 7th September 2011)

Delicious marinade! Used it for steak tips which were grilled and they were tasty and tender. Made with common pantry ingredients it's easy to pull together...
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Pumpkin with a Tomato Chili Paste / Kürbisspalten mit Tomaten-Chili-Paste reviewed by friederike

From: Aufläufe & Gratins (reviewed 7th September 2011)

I actually quite enjoyed it but DB didn't, probably because I like pumpkin and he doesn't. So that brings you back to nowhere. I liked that it was something...
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Noodles with a Carrot Curry Cream Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Know-How: Be a Better Cook with Hundreds of Easy Techniques, Step-by-Step Photos, and Ideas for Over 500 Great Meals (reviewed 7th September 2011)

Another recipe from the chapter on pasta in cream sauces. I served the sauce over linguine; spaghetti might be better. Flavors interesting, a little odd....
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Chargrilled Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Dressing / Salade van geroosterde groenten met balsamicodressing reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 7th September 2011)

DB enjoyed this salad, but found two faults with it: there wasn't enough dressing (or it wasn't strong enough, either way), and the veggies were grilled...
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Pesto-Infused White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Stew 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 7th September 2011)

This stew was really good, and relatively simple. To save time, or to make in the winter, I would substitute a 28 oz. can of plum tomatoes for the ripe...
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Kolaches reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country's Rather Sweet Bakery & Cafe (reviewed 7th September 2011)

Do not let this review discourage you from making this wonderful treat, but do not make the same mistake I did! I was not happy with the consistency of...
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Mother's Day Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country's Rather Sweet Bakery & Cafe (reviewed 7th September 2011)

One of my favorite pancake recipes. These are tender and fluffy with an excellent texture (not to "spongy" or "cake-y"). The milk-buttery flavor is delicious....
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Smoky Kale Chips reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Network (reviewed 7th September 2011)

Crunchy, and I like the flavor that comes with the addition of smoked paprika. It was also amazing to see the leaves shrivel and get truly crunchy. ...
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Skillet Green Beans with Orange reviewed by a_ingalls

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

My boyfriend's go-to girlfriend pleaser. Always a hit with me and company, and a snap to prepare as well. And hey - if my boyfriend can pare down orange...
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Peperoncinci Beef Sandwiches reviewed by BethNH

From: More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: 200 Brand-New, Budget-Friendly, Slow-Cooker Recipes (reviewed 7th September 2011)

Super simple recipe that would be great to throw in before work. We decided to have this over rice instead of sandwiches and everyone said they'd eat...
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Strawberries and Cream Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 6th September 2011)

These are yummy! The cook time was way off (as ruth3ch commented) and I had to bring them out much sooner. They make beautiful heart shaped cookies for...
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Asian Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by Leeka

From: Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook: Crazy Delicious Recipes that Are Good to the Earth and Great for Your Bod (reviewed 6th September 2011)

Wow, I was not expecting to like this at all and I was very pleasantly surprised. I made this on the recommendation of someone in my cooking group and...
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Bistro-Style Pork Chops with Lima Beans reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Rose's Celebrations (reviewed 6th September 2011)

This makes a quick and easy weeknight dish, and is a great way to make pork chops. My chops were at the thin end of the range specified, and I found they...
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Pesto reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 6th September 2011)

This is a robust, garlicky, salty pesto that is wonderful and memorable. Like many of the recipes from this book, it has become a staple in my kitchen,...
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Potato Flatbread Pizza reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 6th September 2011)

This potato flatbread is absolutely delicious, and can be used for small dinner rolls as well as for flatbread. The flavor tastes like a cross between...
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Pistachio Brittle Cheesecake reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Bon Appetit Desserts: The Cookbook for All Things Sweet and Wonderful (reviewed 6th September 2011)

This was a gorgeous looking light and creamy cheesecake which tasted delicious. 4 stars only because it was lacking the pistachio flavor despite of 1 expensive...
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Meringues with summer fruits and crème anglaise reviewed by Astrid5555

From: A Year in my Kitchen (reviewed 6th September 2011)

This is the highlight of your summer dinner party! Use only perfect fruit and you will not be disappointed. The only issue I had with the recipe is that...
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Edamame, Corn and Bean Salad reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Raising the Salad Bar: Beyond Leafy Greens--Inventive Salads with Beans, Whole Grains, Pasta, Chicken, and More (reviewed 6th September 2011)

This makes an excellent and refreshing side for a barbecue! Use lots of fresh cilantro for your salsa and you will be in salad heaven!
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Marinated Pepper Salad with Pecorino reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Plenty (reviewed 6th September 2011)

Wow - very easy to make and incredibly delicious! I did not know that roasting peppers yourself can be that easy and makes such a difference. Since I...
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Grissini Torinesi (Breadsticks from Turin) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Italian Baker (reviewed 6th September 2011)

Country French Omelet reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 6th September 2011)

My husband loves bacon, and I love potatoes. We have plenty of fresh chives in our garden, so this was the perfect french omelet (more of a fritatta, I...
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Sagaponack Corn Pudding reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 6th September 2011)

Oh, this is really good! Creamy and delicious. I love it with the Tequila Lime Chicken since the acid in that balances the creaminess of the pudding.
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Tequila Lime Chicken reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 6th September 2011)

I love this recipe. It marinates overnight so all the work (there's not much to it) is done the day before. The orange juice is really nice with the lime...
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Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 6th September 2011)

I'm not sure why you would need a recipe for this- and didn't realize until today that this cookbook even had one. Anyway- I pretty much make this daily...
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Tomato Cobbler with Extra Corny Topping reviewed by aj12754

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 6th September 2011)

There really was no way to resist making this tonight since I had all the ingredients on hand and I am always looking for new ways to use Jersey tomatoes...
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Chocolate Biscuit Cake reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This cake is reported to be the Groom's cake that Prince William chose for his wedding. I must admit that I didn't like this cake very much. Part of the...
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Everyday 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Great basic sandwich bread. I replaced some of the whole wheat (used white whole wheat flour) with rye, and used buttermilk. Bread came out golden brown...
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Crispy Rye and Seed Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is a crisp, nutritious, easy to make little cracker. The possibilities for topping are endless - I made some sweet (honey, nuts) ,some savory (za'atar,...
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Not-My-Grandma's Chicken with Lemon, Garlic, and Oregano reviewed by jenncc

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 5th September 2011)

If I'm not making Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken, I'm making this. It's delicious and versatile - sometimes I use Mexican spices (cumin, lime, cilantro),...
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