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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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Peppered Pear and Goat Cheese Scones reviewed by jenncc

From: Savory Baking (reviewed 5th September 2011)

The sweetness of the fruit (apples work well too) against the tangy goat cheese and zing of pepper play very well together in this breakfast/brunch treat....
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Stone Fruit Slump reviewed by jenncc

From: Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Summer peaches + gently spiced dumplings = yum! I made this on a hot day when cobbler/heating up the oven was out of the question. It was very good warm...
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Chicken Fried Steak reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I fused Ree's recipe with some tips from America's Test Kitchen to make my husband's favorite comfort food meal. I added baking powder and baking soda...
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Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is Ree's Signature Dish. I love cinnamon rolls, unfortunately. I'm not the biggest fan of maple flavor (though I love maple syrup on my pancakes),...
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Egg-in-the-hole reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I find it humorous that this recipe warrants being in a cookbook. It's just so simple, and a classic recipe that's been around forever. Whenever I make...
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Oatmeal crispies reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 5th September 2011)

These are one of my favorite cookies. What's interesting is that I've been baking this exact recipe a few years before P-Dub published her cookbook. ...
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Chocolate sheet cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is such an easy recipe to make. It really isn't a Ree Drummond original, since it's a classic Texas Sheet Cake. It's perfect to make for a potluck.
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Onion Strings reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is one of the first recipes that I've made from P-Dub...and one of the first that I've ever blogged (my photos are embarrassing...before I learned...
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Iny's Prune Cake with Buttermilk Icing reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I think the idea of using prunes in a cake turns people off. I decided to jump in and try this recipe, and I was not sorry! It's a very moist cake. The...
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Pinto Bean, Quinoa, and Wild Rice Wrap reviewed by southerncooker

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

These were great. Loved all the flavors mixed together. I opted for the veggie version but bet they would also be good with the addition of chicken.
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Easy Cheese Danish reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2011)

These are very easy to make. I suggest making the filling the night before, and set your puff pastry to thaw as well. I buy my puff pastry at Whole Foods....
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Peach & Blueberry Crumbles reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Crumbles, crisp...I think it's the same thing. I love to make crisps, as they're so fast and easy to do. It's a great way for me to use seasonal fruit....
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Coconut Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is one of my most viewed recipes on my food blog. I love coconut cake, and this one was quite good. However, it really isn't the best coconut cake...
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Mixed Berry Pavlova reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I adapted this recipe just a little. I made a raspberry coulis sauce. After making the meringue, I filled it with the whipped cream, then layered the fresh...
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Black Bean Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th September 2011)

After making a pot of Mexican Black Beans use the broth for this super rice. I added a chipotle in adobo sauce to make it a little spicy.
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Lemon Yogurt Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Whether it's healthy or not, this is one of my favorite loaf cakes. It's a pound cake. It's very moist and one of my favorite recipes.
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Chocolate Frosting reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Yum. Trust Ina. This is a great frosting recipe.
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Beatty's Chocolate Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I'm much prefer a yellow or white cake. However, for a chocolate cake, this one was very good. Coffee really does enhance the chocolate flavor, but you...
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Birthday Sheet Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Why such a low rating? The cake was moist, but dense. I didn't care for the texture of the cake. I adapted this recipe by making a tall 3-layer cake,...
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Chive Biscuits reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I have to say that the first time I made these, they were rocks. I'm more biscuit savvy, now, and have learned that it's really important not to overmix...
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Figs and Raspberries reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Easy and beautiful. Fresh figs are quartered, keeping the base intact, and splayed out - then the center filled with fresh raspberries, and finished...
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Tamia - Falafel reviewed by Leeka

From: One World Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I thought I was making falafel but these delicious patties had a very unique flavour. The whole coriander seeds ground up in the processor with the rest...
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Perfect Pie Crust reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 5th September 2011)

So far, this is my go to recipe for pie crusts. I've posted a tutorial on how to make this, and easy tips for rolling out pie dough and crimping it. It's...
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Provencal Tomatoes reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I love tomatoes, especially baked/broiled. The only thing I didn't like about the way the recipe was written, is that you drizzle olive oil after it's...
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Double Peach Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine Annual 2011: An Entire Year of Recipes (Food & Wine Annual Cookbook) (reviewed 5th September 2011)

I'll admit this recipe caused me a bit of anxiety. I don't enjoy blanching peaches so will it be worth the trouble (always have a little problem getting...
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Parmesan Chicken reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is a really easy recipe to make, and it's impressive enough for company. I followed the recipe, but I made one small tweak. I used panko crumbs,...
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Tomato Cobbler with Extra Corny Topping reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Amazing flavor - the taste of summer on your fork - and better than any sweet cobbler I've ever tasted. And it turns out to be one of Mark Bittman's favorite...
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Potato-Fennel Gratin reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Gosh, it's been a very long time since I've made this recipe. I remember it, well, because I don't like fennel. A friend suggested that I make this recipe,...
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Essential Simmered Guajillo Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Use this for several beef dishes including Grilled Steak (from the same book) and some rowdy enchiladas. It is good but a bit intensive, and skipping...
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Essential Simmered Tomatillo - Serrano Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is great with chicken, enchiladas, pork or beef. My only occasional change is that I use vegetable broth if I'll be serving it as a table salsa (I...
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Essential Roasted Tomato -Jalapeno Salsa reviewed by jenncc

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Great salsa and worth the extra effort. I used the griddle method of roasting the tomatoes, chilies and garlic. Left overnight the flavors marry into...
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Essential Quick Cooked Tomato-Chipotle Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th September 2011)

This is a versatile sauce - I often make this as a table salsa served with chips or tacos or as more of sauce for eggs or chicken. I usually use the dried,...
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Red Tomato Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Mexico One Plate At A Time (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Not just rice! This is a flavorful addition to any Mexican plate. I use cilantro in place of the parsley and 1/2 chicken broth, 1/2 water (personal preference/less...
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Hominy and Corn reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 5th September 2011)

A rich and satisfying casserole, appropriate for a main course but I can see it working very well as a vegetable for a pot luck. (It would be a nice side...
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Smoky Chipotle Beans with Wilted Spinach and Masa "Gnocchi" reviewed by jenncc

From: Mexico One Plate At A Time (reviewed 5th September 2011)

Love this dish with or without the "gnocchi". I have made it with black beans and pinto and agree with Rick that black are the way to go. We enjoy it...
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Ground Turkey and Chipotle Taco Filling reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 4th September 2011)

A flavorful use of ground turkey. Be careful with the chili powder; I laugh at the 1/4 cup called for and at first tried 2 TLBS, the second attempt I used...
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Strawberry Dream Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th September 2011)

This cake involves a few steps. I used my own, locally grown organic strawberries, that I had packed and frozen. There are a few steps involved, so it's...
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Peaches and Cream Pie reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th September 2011)

This recipes is a little bit fussy to make. I made a mistake, that worked out to my benefit. I forgot to peel the peaches before roasting them. It turned...
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Carolina Red Slaw reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I really liked this slaw! I cut the amount of red pepper flakes in half, because I have to be careful not to eat really spicy food. The flavor had a...
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Quicker Boston Baked Beans reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th September 2011)

The beans were perfectly cooked, thank goodness. To me, the flavor was was very savory. I wasn't sure if it was the Worcestershire sauce, or too much...
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Broiled Cherry Tomatoes with Herbs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Concentrated tomato flavor - and really easy! The end result of this recipe is very similar to the roasted cherry tomatoes I reviewed last week. However,...
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Orange Pork Chops reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Cook's Country Best Lost Suppers (reviewed 4th September 2011)

There was a lot of simmering, but the bright orange juice sauce was worth it. This was a nice variation on pork chops. Noodles would be a nice side dish...
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk and Cilantro reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Other than light coconut milk there is not a lot of fat and sugar added. This recipe can be made ahead and sit in the crock pot for an hour or so if you...
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Stir-braised savoy cabbage with nigella seeds reviewed by redjanet

From: Nigella Bites (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I made this to go with a pork stew recipe that suggested cabbage would be a good side dish. This turned out to have more flavour than the stew! This was...
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Burgundian braised pork with borlotti beans reviewed by redjanet

From: Delia's How to Cheat at Cooking (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I'm not really sure why Delia classifies this as cheat's recipe. Not that it was difficult, in fact quite the opposite, but unlike a lot of other recipes...
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Baked Shrimp Scampi reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I haven't made this recipe in a while, but I definitely will. I love cooking with panko crumbs. This is an easy recipe to prepare, and worthy of entertaining....
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Bay Scallop Gratins reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I am a HUGE fan of scallops. My husband is "meh" about them. I made this dinner for my husband for our "At Home" Date Night. I made a couple of changes...
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Oatcakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Moist, slightly sweet, and dense. Like Peckish Sister, it was Andrew's review of this recipe that made me buy this cookbook. I'm so glad I did. These...
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Cheesy fish grills reviewed by redjanet

From: 101 One-pot Dishes: Tried-and-tested Recipes (Good Food 101) (reviewed 4th September 2011)

This was a simple enough recipe to put together quickly on a weeknight. I thought the combination of cheese and ham on fish might be a bit weird, though...
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Chicken and spring vegetable stew reviewed by redjanet

From: 101 One-pot Dishes: Tried-and-tested Recipes (Good Food 101) (reviewed 4th September 2011)

A simple chicken stew that can be put together fairly quickly. The recipe specified skin on chicken breasts, though I used skinless, and I also used frozen...
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Chicken and broad bean tagliatelle reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 4th September 2011)

This was a light and fresh pasta dinner that seemed perfect for a late summer evening. A good way to use up frozen broad beans and that half a tub of creme...
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Rosemary Pork Loin Chops reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining: A Cookbook, Menu Planner & Entertaining Sourcebook for Occasions Large or Small, Casual or Elegant (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Excellent sauce, but the the meat didn't have the umpf I expect from 3 hours of marinading. We used local pork and herbs from our own garden. I might...
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Cucumber, Red Onion and Radish Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining: A Cookbook, Menu Planner & Entertaining Sourcebook for Occasions Large or Small, Casual or Elegant (reviewed 4th September 2011)

This recipe bills itelf as a slaw-like salad. Everyone agreed that there were way too many onions. This late in the season radishes are not dependable,...
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Gingersnaps reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk & Cookies: 89 Heirloom Recipes from New York's Milk & Cookies Bakery (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Terrific cookie with just the right "snap". Spicy and delicious, this cookie gets crunchier the next day but not hard. Also, great warm out of the oven.
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Sour Potato Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: The Wooden Spoon Bread Book (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Love the sour flavor and luscious texture of this potato bread. Makes a most decadent sandwich!
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Baked Blintzes with Fresh Blueberry Sauce reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I should make this recipe again, as it's been a while. I've made homemade blintzes, but Ina creates this classic brunch recipe as a "casserole". It's quite...
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Buttermilk Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: The Wooden Spoon Bread Book (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Great texture and flavor.
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Savory Palmiers reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I had fun making these. The only thing I changed was that I used Feta cheese instead of goat cheese. AS hard as I try, I cannot bond with the flavor of...
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Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I would call this a cross between a cobbler and a cheater pie, but the dough bakes into a tender cake consistency. It's not too sweet, and easier than...
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Potato Basil Puree reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 4th September 2011)

I have more basil than I know what to do with, so this recipe was a perfect twist on mashed potatoes to make. I've made this twice. The first time, I followed...
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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 4th September 2011)

Regular Italian sausage is an ideal ingredient. Just be sure to drain the excess fat. Fresh thyme would be an excellent addition. I'm not sure if panko...
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Lemon Chicken Breasts reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

Next time, I'll pay extra and use boneless chicken breasts. De-boning and slicing the chicken was a bit of a hassle for me! Plus, the presentation is...
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Steakhouse Steaks reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

Foolproof way to prepare filet Mignon. I made this for "Date Night" at home.
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Pink Grapefruit Margaritas reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

"Thank God It's Friday"! It's a nice cocktail, but it needed a little bit more of something. (The grapefruits weren't as sweet as I expected.) I added...
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San Francisco Garlic Fries reviewed by foodiewife

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

We enjoyed these baked fries. What I liked about this recipe was tossing the baked fries in with a bit of oil and freshly minced garlic. I also didn't...
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Rustic Potato Loaf reviewed by jenncc

From: Leslie Mackie's Macrina Bakery and Cafe Cookbook: Favorite Breads, Pastries, Sweets and Savories (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

Love this bread. I have made it several times and though the dough sometimes varies (dry to very wet) it consistently comes out delicious. Great texture...
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Carnival Cookies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

This sounded like a new way to use up those leftover overripe bananas. I needed 4 large to get the needed amount of bananas. I am glad that she mentioned...
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Oatcakes reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

These are indeed amazing, I like to try and keep a bag of them in the freezer. I prefer the walnuts over the almonds, but loved the suggestion of the dried...
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Blueberry Boy Bait reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

This buttery rich blueberry coffee cake was easy to whip up. My Florida blueberries are very large so I increased the amount in the coffee cake itself...
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15-Bean Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

The smokey meaty taste of the bacon that was thrown in raw and discarded at the end added wonderful flavor without tasteless bits of meat floating around...
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Pitta Bread reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Complete Bread Machine Book (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

Didn't have any wholewheat or bread flour, so used plain white flour, but the pitta breads were still quite good. We were using them as wraps with left-over...
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Chocolate Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

Rich chocolate goodness - perfect for ice cream. This recipe uses semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate, heavy cream, and your choice of Cognac or Grand...
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Kale Calcium Boost Smoothie reviewed by Jayme

From: The Thrive Diet (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

Couldn't even choke this down. I was really excited about this smoothie since it was my first ever green smoothie and I feel like that's some sort of vegan...
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Mango Lime Hot Pepper Smoothie reviewed by Jayme

From: The Thrive Diet (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

I forgot the lime when I made this(it was 4:30am), but it was still delicious! As usual, cut the water by about half to make it thicker. I seeded the jalapeno...
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Blood Builder Smoothie reviewed by Jayme

From: The Thrive Diet (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

Much tastier than I thought it was going to be. As with all the smoothies in this book I added about half the water called for. Next time I will probably...
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Baked Mac and Cheeze reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

I'm giving this five stars even though it's super unhealthy and there are other mac and cheese recipes I like just as much but with out all the fat! I...
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Tahini Lemon Rice and Beans reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

I subbed a lot of things in this recipe, but nothing that changed the essence of this dish, ie. the sauce! I thought the lemon flavour could have been...
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Penne à la Vodka 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 2nd September 2011)

Another winner from the page of "Recipes for Pasta in Cream Sauces". :-) - Didn't use use penne (used a pasta I don't know the name for, kind of a mini...
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Roast poussins with fennel reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

I made this with chicken fillets instead of poussins - I just wrapped them around the fennel. It was very nice, and the kids loved it as well. The sauce...
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Shrimp with Three Dipping Sauces reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

So maybe the above reviews got my expectations up too high, or maybe I changed too much in the recipe, but I thought while this was good, it was not extremely...
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Chocolate Truffle Fudge Cake reviewed by VeganMedusa

From: The Best of Annabel Langbein : Great Food for Busy Lives (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

I made a chocolate cake to crumble for this, but wasn't organized enough the first time, so it was still fresh. It's definitely nicer when the cake is...
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Spicy Sausage and Chickpea Minestrone reviewed by VeganMedusa

From: The Best of Annabel Langbein : Great Food for Busy Lives (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

Used vegan sausages and omitted the parmesan cheese (made vegan pesto to stir in). I made this to cater for a film crew and they loved it!
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Cornmeal Drop-Biscuit Peach Cobbler reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

Excellent peach flavor, and I loved the cornmeal grit in the biscuits on the top. I followed southerncooker's advice, and blanched and peeled my peaches....
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Naked Pasta Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

Nice light pasta sauce, very mild. Don't get me wrong, there is no problem with this recipe, but I don't think it was worth the effort. I used 24 perfectly...
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Smoked Trout Salad with Creamy Cucumbers, Scallions and Dill reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 2nd September 2011)

I played around a little bit with this recipe. I decided to make this a dinner salad rather than an appetizer so I made a double batch of the creamy dressing...
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Roasted Figs reviewed by lkloda

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 1st September 2011)

great with sharp cheddar
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Cheesy Corn Bake reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 1st September 2011)

Smoky Tempeh and Greens Stew reviewed by Leeka

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 1st September 2011)

I did not think this was going to be as good as it was but wow, it was delicious. I think leaving it on the stove for an hour after it was done while...
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Margarita Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking (reviewed 31st August 2011)

This was a super easy chicken dish that was a snap to pull together in the morning before work. It's really just chicken thighs and sauce. The sauce...
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Marinated Rack of Lamb with Coriander and Honey reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 31st August 2011)

My SIL served this for her birthday last week, and it was absolutely divine! Very delicious both hot and cold, very juicy and aromatic - I could eat it...
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Chicken Hoisin Wraps reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Healthy Eats ("Good Food") (reviewed 31st August 2011)

A very delicious and quickly prepared fake version of Peking Duck, if you have chicken leftovers from another dish. We tried using Oyster Sauce once because...
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Lemon Buttermilk Pudding Cake with Chantilly Cream and Berries reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st August 2011)

The perfect summer dessert. Light creamy pudding cake with a strong lemon zest flavor (in a good way) - with raspberries and chantilly cream. Its the...
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Crimson Velveteen Cupcakes reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 31st August 2011)

Light, fluffy cupcakes with a hint of chocolate. The recipe called for chocolate extract which I don't have so I substituted a bit more vanilla and almond...
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Zucchini Basil Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet (reviewed 31st August 2011)

This is a remarkably pretty soup to look at -- lovely green color with long thin strips of julienned zucchini peel arranged on top of the soup. And the...
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Shrimp with Three Dipping Sauces reviewed by aj12754

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st August 2011)

I took one look at southerncooker's review of this recipe and knew it would be tonight's dinner. Just totally yummy. I too made all three dipping sauces...
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Peach-Whiskey Barbecue Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 30th August 2011)

This was delicious served over mashed potatoes and sprinkled with green onions. I also served it with a salad. The left overs were great too.
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Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th August 2011)

I halved this recipe, since I knew my daughter and I would be the only ones eating it. I baked some ciabatta bread from Peter Reinhart’s Artisan Breads...
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Tuna bouillabaisse reviewed by wester

From: On Rice: 60 Fast and Easy Toppings That Make the Meal (reviewed 30th August 2011)

This did nothing for me. It tasted well, but there was nothing special or even particular about the taste. Won't bother with this again.
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Roasted Tomato Tart reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet (reviewed 30th August 2011)

Although the magazine places this recipe in the appetizer category, this tart -- along with the zucchini soup from the same issue -- made a lovely lunch...
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