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Summer fruit Crostata reviewed by bhnyc

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

How I love this recipe! I love that it is easier than making a pie and I love that you can use any summer fruits that you like. I also love that the recipe...
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Vegetable Tian reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 21st August 2011)

This is easy enough to prepare- though it takes a bit of time to cook the onions and slice the other vegetables. It's a great way to use up summer veggies....
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Pissaladiere (Provencal Pizza) reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 21st August 2011)

Easy and delicious! I love that the dough makes enough for two pissaladieres, so you can bake one and freeze the rest for future use. I found that I used...
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Peach Puzzle reviewed by kalamansi

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 21st August 2011)

Pommes Anna (Potatoes Anna) reviewed by kalamansi

From: My Recipes (reviewed 20th August 2011)

This was a wonderful recipe that tasted deceptively richer than you would think from looking at the ingredients (only 2.5 Tbsp butter!). The crust that...
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Kids' Choice Chip & Fruit Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 20th August 2011)

Baltimore's Finest Berger Cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 20th August 2011)

Peach & Blueberry Crumbles reviewed by leene101

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 20th August 2011)

made on 8/20/11 with fruit from evergreen farm. used less than half of the topping ingredients to reduce the fat and bumped up the fruit a bit. tasted...
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Pancakes reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 20th August 2011)

These are very good buttermilk pancakes. The recipe comes together quickly and is enough for 16 good sized pancakes. As usual, I did not have buttermilk...
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Cucumber Salad reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 20th August 2011)

Very easy and very good! I made triple the dressing which seemed to much but when I made what the recipe called for it was too little. So I'll double...
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Grilled Eggplant and Olive Pizza reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 20th August 2011)

Eggplant disguised? I love eggplant, but felt that the lovely baby eggplants were hard to detect. Related to that, my family's eggplant haters ate this...
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Gurnard with flatbreads and avocado salsa reviewed by wester

From: The Borough Market Cookbook: Meat and Fish (reviewed 20th August 2011)

The combination of gurnard and an avocado salsa worked very well.
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Hefen and beef with a black bean sauce reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Dim Sum: Chinese Hors d'Oeuvres and Light Meals (reviewed 19th August 2011)

A very good beef and black bean sauce recipe. I used mince steak this time, as we had a large amount of mince in the freezer, and it worked well. Also,...
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Stir-fried potato slivers with chillies and Sichuan pepper reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking (reviewed 19th August 2011)

I am not sure about this one. It took at least 8 minuets of vigorous stir-frying to get the potato's cooked to what I would consider edible, and even then,...
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Cauliflower with smoky bacon reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking (reviewed 19th August 2011)

A good way to serve cauliflower, and very easy to make. This time I tried blanching the cauliflower as suggested, as I was trying to get as many dishes...
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Sperziebonen-frittata's met een laagje olivada reviewed by wester

From: Het olijfolie kookboek / druk 1: koken met de olijf en zijn olie (reviewed 19th August 2011)

A lovely frittata variation. It looked like the picture in the book, too. I served this with a green salad with an olive oil vinaigrette. This was not...
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Spicy Tomato Chickpea Soup reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 19th August 2011)

I used a can of plum tomatoes instead of diced. Don't think it matters much since they're blended anyway. And I also used red onion. The chickpeas really...
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Beef with Red Wine, Prunes & Pecans reviewed by digifish_books

From: The Country Cookbook (reviewed 19th August 2011)

Cornmeal Blueberry Porridge (Sautauthig) reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 19th August 2011)

This is my new favourite porridge recipe! And I am a porridge fiend who doesn't say this lightly. It's soft, creamy, sweet and delicious. I used fresh...
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Glazed Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Martha Stewart Living (reviewed 18th August 2011)

This was an easy but delicious meatloaf. You just add some Dijon mustard to the meat mixture from page 66. Then you top it with ketchup and Worcestershire....
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Ground Meat Mix reviewed by southerncooker

From: Martha Stewart Living (reviewed 18th August 2011)

You can make a batch of this and use it to make two more recipes from the article in this magazine. I choose to only make a half recipe and make the meatloaf....
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Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Emeril at the Grill: A Cookbook for All Seasons (reviewed 18th August 2011)

I made this to go on the Grilled Veggie Sandwiches page 72. It was great on the sandwiches and I know it will be good on a salad too. I used some of the...
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Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwich reviewed by southerncooker

From: Emeril at the Grill: A Cookbook for All Seasons (reviewed 18th August 2011)

This was a really good sandwich. Loaded with flavors from the peppers, eggplant, onion, yellow and zucchini squash. The goat cheese spread gave it a nice...
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Blender Mayonnaise reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Easy mayo - worked the first time! This cookbook gives 10 different mayonnaise recipes, and this one, using a blender and whole eggs, looked the easiest....
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Gingerbread Muffins reviewed by BethNH

From: The Quick Recipe (The Best Recipe Series) (reviewed 18th August 2011)

A super quick recipe that uses only common household panty ingredients. I substituted sour milk for buttermilk and added a dollop of molasses to the brown...
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Seared mustard-coated salmon reviewed by redjanet

From: Forever Summer (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Another ridiculously quick and easy supper from Nigella which can be made in mere minutes. All it consists of is dredging salmon fillets in a mixture of...
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Banana Bread reviewed by Leeka

From: How It All Vegan! 10th Anniversary Edition: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Really yummy and moist (but not too moist) banana bread with dates and optional chocolate chips. Definitely a keeper.
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Simple Grilled Salmon Fillets with Spicy Herb Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Perfectly cooked salmon with an amazing cilantro-mint-lime sauce. The grilling portion of this recipe is very straight forward - simply cook the salmon...
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Peach, Pancetta, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2011)

I am not really sure if this is very good or just good ... but I went with very good because I definitely enjoyed this much more than I expected to. I...
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Tomato, Chickpea and Feta Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2011)

This was just fine but not really special enough that I'd want to make it again. It calls for za'atar which is an interesting change of pace, but when...
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Chocolate Domingo Cake reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 17th August 2011)

The sour cream in this recipe takes it just a fraction of a notch higher than the Perfect All-American Chocolate Torte, in my opinion. The tang of the...
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Vegan Sloppy Joes reviewed by Leeka

From: How It All Vegan! 10th Anniversary Edition: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I substituted tofu for tvp in this recipe and was very happy with the result. It has just the right amount of chili powder and seasonings for my taste....
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Ziti with Mushrooms in a Marsala 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 17th August 2011)

Made a half dose of this, dinner for two, with some mushroom-flavored pasta, curly trumpets (supposed to look like chanterelles). Quite easy and tasty....
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Nimmy Paul's Tomato Rice (Tamatar Biryani) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I loved this! The rice cooked up perfectly and the flavor was great.
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Chickpeas with Spinach and Mustard Seeds (Chana Saag) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 17th August 2011)

Yum. I used half spinach and half chard, and it was delicious, but it would be great with just spinach too. I like to puree the curry in my food processor...
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Perfect Roast Chicken reviewed by Jyller

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 17th August 2011)

This is my weekly roast chicken recipe. It never fails to comfort and delight.
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Outrageous Brownies reviewed by Jyller

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I agree. These are fabulous.
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Everyday Buttermilk Waffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 17th August 2011)

A decent waffle recipe, accompanied by many variations. We used yogurt thinned with milk in place of the buttermilk (suggested by Bittman), and we were...
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Okra Stew reviewed by hipcook

From: The Minimalist (Mark Bittman) (reviewed 17th August 2011)

"Loosely based on gumbo" is right - this stew cries out to be served over rice. It's hearty and succulent, although my first attempt was too salty. (Depending...
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Crisp Black Bean Tacos with Feta and Slaw reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I love these tacos. They are so simple to make and they are infinitely adaptable. The key, though, is to toast the tortilla in a skillet to ensure a...
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Charred Corn Tacos with Zucchini-Radish Slaw reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I found these tacos to be relatively quick and surprisingly tasty. I was worried about the radish in the slaw since I am not a huge fan, but when balanced...
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Zucchini Stuffed with Feta and Dill reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 17th August 2011)

A low 4, but better than a 3 - this recipe produced a lovely side dish. I didn't have dill, and substituted fresh thyme. I also couldn't face cleaning...
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Sausage, Green Bean and Mint Salad / Salade van worst, sperzieboontjes en munt reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 16th August 2011)

Such a strange title - Sausage, Bean, Grapefruit and Apple Salad would have been more appropiate. The salad was very nice, very delicious and it was nice...
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Everyday Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 16th August 2011)

A very decent pancake. Like many recipes in this cookbook, it is accompanied by a large number of possible variations. We varied the recipe slightly...
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Blackberry Breakfast Bars reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 16th August 2011)

I used blueberries instead of blackberries for this. I imagine any berry would work well with this recipe. These are what I wish those awefull blueberry...
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Kamut Pound Cake reviewed by wrdywmn

From: Pure Dessert (reviewed 16th August 2011)

If you can find kamut flour, this is a wonderful variation on pound cake. Lots of buttery flavor, with a very delicate crumb. Be sure to try her suggestion...
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Chocolate and Zucchini Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th August 2011)

Light, moist, and a deep not-too-sweet flavor! I love zucchini in baked goods - moist without the fat. This cake includes cocoa and chocolate chips for...
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Chilled Peaches in White Wine reviewed by aj12754

From: Orangette (reviewed 16th August 2011)

This dessert -- adapted from a recipe in David Tanis's A Platter of Figs -- is my idea of a just about perfect summer dessert ... ripe seasonal fruit that...
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Chicken Tacos + Salsa Fresca reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th August 2011)

Nice tacos, very straight forward, nothing too novel. Chicken is cooked in a broth with onion, ancho chili pepper, and garlic, then shredded. A simple...
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Roasted Eggplant Spread reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 16th August 2011)

I often fall in love with eggplant at the grocery store -- and then get it home and dither about what to make with it. This recipe turned out to be quite...
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Greek Fish Stew reviewed by friederike

From: Healing Foods (Dk Living) (reviewed 15th August 2011)

I chose this recipe because it said 'ready in 15 minutes' - I didn't read that that included using peeled tomatoes. Yeah right, that's cheating. Not the...
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Chorizo Verde Tacos reviewed by sturlington

From: The Elote Cafe Cookbook (reviewed 15th August 2011)

The tacos I made with the chorizo verde. They were very good with the suggested additions. I also added pickled onions and pico di gallo to create a super-taco.
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Chorizo Verde reviewed by sturlington

From: The Elote Cafe Cookbook (reviewed 15th August 2011)

I had to make some modifications to the recipe because I didn't have all of the ingredients listed. It didn't matter. This was such a tasty and colorful...
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Green Beans with Tomatoes, Almonds and Goat Cheese reviewed by aj12754

From: My Recipes (reviewed 15th August 2011)

A very nice side dish -- both the flavor combination and the presentation (lovely colors especially if you use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes)...
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Pineapple Chutney reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 15th August 2011)

My reaction to this recipe is kind of like that of a police officer at a fender-bender ... "nothing to see here .... move along." It's just not very interesting...
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Carrot Fries reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 15th August 2011)

Cooking time is way off for these. They were starting to burn about halfway through. They also didn't crisp up very well.
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Beet Burgers reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 15th August 2011)

So freakin' good. Vey soft burgers with some crunch from all the seeds. So much flavour!
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Weekend Pancakes Made Easy reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 15th August 2011)

A thin doughy-style pancake recipe. I didn't bother doing the blender overnight thing...pancakes are already pretty easy to whip up first thing in the...
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Glazed Green Bean Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 15th August 2011)

I like that the beans are only lightly steamed for this. Very crispy and with the glaze and pine nuts it's a perfect refreshing summer salad.
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Pasta Fresca reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 15th August 2011)

Fresh, light, tasty and quick - this recipe is a keeper. My 15 yr old son prepared this for the family tonight - he needed no help at all. Fantastic...
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Zucchini Pancakes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Quick and Easy Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 14th August 2011)

This is my go-to recipe of zucchini pancakes, even if I embroider upon it. The recipe says it serves 4 as a main course; as stated, it serves only 2 who...
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Lamb meatballs braised in a saffron tomato spinach broth reviewed by wester

From: The Borough Market Cookbook: Meat and Fish (reviewed 14th August 2011)

I ignored several explicit directions in making this recipe. I used tinned chick peas. I didn't use high quality bread, as I didn't use any bread at all....
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Charred Corn Tacos with Zucchini-Radish Slaw reviewed by louie

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th August 2011)

We've made this twice; once patiently charring the corn on a cast-iron skillet, and the second time grilling the ears outside. Grilling was quicker (my...
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Herby roast chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: Good Mood Food: Simple Healthy Homecooking (reviewed 14th August 2011)

I just made this for Sunday lunch and it was a very tasty way to serve chicken. You simply make a paste of garlic, thyme, basil, parsley and olive oil...
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Pistachio Cake III reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: All Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2011)

This cake was inspired when i was thinking about pistachios and cake at the same time. I stumbled on this recipe and decided to give it a try. It...
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Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Bell Pepper Salsa Recipe reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2011)

Amazing flavor, and a side salsa that totally complements the meat. Blew us away. My husband is a purist (no marinade, and certainly no toppings) when...
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Sauteed Chicken Cutlets reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th August 2011)

This is a basic preparation for chicken cutlets or tenders that is very tasty, especially with different pan sauces (marsala, piccata, etc.). I don't make...
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Breaded Sauteed Broccoli or Cauliflower reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th August 2011)

I made this preparation with the egg and flour, which seemed too fussy for me. As promised, the bread crumbs didn't adhere, but the dish was still quite...
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Fettuccine with Preserved Lemon and Roasted Garlic reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th August 2011)

Yum! Made a half recipe. I really liked it; my husband who's not really a lemon fan, thought it was OK. It definitely needs a wider pasta like fettuccine...
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Avocado, Bacon and Tomato Salad / Salade van avocado, spek en tomaten reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 13th August 2011)

A very nice salad, though not as exotic as, say, the Thai Beef Salad. What I did find a bit of a problem is that they suggested using avocado in a lunch...
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Prawn and Avocado Salad / Garnalensalade met avocado reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 13th August 2011)

Very nice salad, especially for a hot summer's day. Also suitable as a lunch box. The salad leaves were just a bit too big - cut them into 2x2cm squares,...
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Spicy Grilled Plums / Kruidige gegrilde pruimen reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 13th August 2011)

Very delicious (no pun intended)! Especially the almonds were absolutely brilliant, and something you can easily use for a different recipe! They didn't...
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Rosewater Lassi reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 13th August 2011)

I've never had a Lassi before. It was delicious and a perfect summer evening dessert! I left the optional cardamom out but only because my spice grinder...
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Almond Butter and Strawberry Sandwich reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 13th August 2011)

An awesome twist on PB&J! This opened up a whole world of delicious sandwich possiblities for me. I never thought of putting fresh berries in with...
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Cashew and Red Lentil Burgers reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 13th August 2011)

Very moist and flavourful. I baked half and fried the other half and they were great both ways.
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Dal Makini reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 13th August 2011)

This came out a little bland. I didn't have any ginger so I doubled up on garlic, but I don't think that alone would account for the blandness. It was...
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Coffee Cake Muffins reviewed by BethNH

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th August 2011)

This is one of the variations listed with Bittman's Basic Muffins recipe. The recipe includes a streusel - half of which is mixed into the batter and...
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Parsley salad reviewed by wester

From: Great Food Without Fuss: Simple Recipes from the Best Cooks (reviewed 12th August 2011)

A good salad. Take care not to over-salt it, it only needs a little.
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Keralan fish curry reviewed by redjanet

From: Forever Summer (reviewed 12th August 2011)

This was simple to prepare and the sauce had a good, delicate flavour and was not overpoweringly fishy. It was a very pretty dish with the strong yellow...
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Zucchini and Sun Dried Tomato Scones reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Scrumpdillyicious (reviewed 12th August 2011)

Great concept - zucchini scones with sun dried tomatoes - but the recipe had lots of errors! I discovered this recipe, and the blog, from TheKitchn. ...
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Minted Zucchini Tagliatelle with Cucumbers and Lemon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

The concept here is that zucchini masquerades as pasta in this refreshing summer salad. Added to the zucchini is cucumber, onion, lemon, nut oil, and...
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Iced Green Tea Elixir with Ginger & Lemon reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 11th August 2011)

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/beverage/iced-green-tea-elixir-with-ginger-a-secret-ingredient-restaurant-recipe-from-olive-et-gourmando-in-montreal-150867
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strawberry meringue roulade reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Cinnamon, Spice, & Warm Apple Pie: Comforting Baked Fruit Desserts for Chilly Days (reviewed 11th August 2011)

This is a wonderful variation on strawberry shortcake using a meringue instead of shortcake. It was so good - the meringue was simple to make, although...
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Chopped Tomato and Avocado Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 11th August 2011)

All salsas follow a similar formula, and this one is no exception. I liked the addition of basil and avocado, which makes this salsa a bit more substantial...
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Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken reviewed by sturlington

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 11th August 2011)

This was a yummy, hearty salad that makes a light cold supper, perfect for hot summer nights when the tomatoes are ripe and juicy. Grill extra chicken...
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Panzanella--Bread Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th August 2011)

Panzanella has always been one of my favorite salads, but I have to wait until the tomatoes are dead ripe and juicy, like now! This was a new method for...
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Lemon Sherbet reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 11th August 2011)

This recipe is very easy and yummy. It makes a light, refreshing dessert that goes well with fresh fruit like raspberries and strawberries. I'm surprised...
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Thai Beef Salad / Thaise rundvleessalade reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 11th August 2011)

According to DB, this is a salad with with very strong flavours; some of them even too strong. The dressing was too salty (what can you expect with 4 tbsp...
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Apricot Ratafia reviewed by friederike

From: Preserve: Over 100 Delicious Recipes (Cookery) (reviewed 11th August 2011)

Absolutely brilliant! Quick to assemble, great in taste and really versatile! We've already had it as a drink, and as a dessert (leftover bit of walnut...
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Steak in Espresso Whisky Marinade / Steak in Espresso-Whiskymarinade reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 11th August 2011)

Actually, it was surprisingly good. That is to say, it could have been a complete disaster, but it wasn't. It was actually quite nice, in a strange, exotic...
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Hamburgers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 11th August 2011)

This is a pretty standard hamburger recipe, but it came out really dry. The recipe is just a general guideline, and suggests adding ketchup, worchestshire...
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Zucchini Spice Cake with Penuche Frosting reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 11th August 2011)

A rich, moist cake that helps to use up that zucchini. If you are worried that the zucchini will be too assertive, don't worry - it adds only color...
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Frittata with Red Onions, Roasted Garlic, Greens, and Goat Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 11th August 2011)

Lots of vegetables in a tasty egg matrix - easy, nutritious, and delicious. This recipe helps to use up all that swiss chard - the fresh rosemary gave...
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Grilled Peaches with Berry Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home (reviewed 9th August 2011)

This is an easy quick dessert. I grilled the peaches with the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon wrapped in foil over charcoal. When the peaches were done...
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Tomato and Corn Pie reviewed by kalamansi

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th August 2011)

Pre-baked Tartlet Cases reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 8th August 2011)

You shouldn't necessarily expect this to be a seperately listed dish; however, the instruction listed are somewhat more elaborate than usual. One thing...
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Mascarpone Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 8th August 2011)

So easy, and so delicious! We had this cream as a part of the Tartlets with Fresh Berries, and I can only recommend everything about it. The Mascarpone...
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Tartlets with Fresh Berries reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 8th August 2011)

Excellent! Really, really delicious, and as easy as, well, pie! I didn't make them myself but had them at my SIL's and watched her finish preparing them...
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Cajun salmon reviewed by redjanet

From: Good Mood Food: Simple Healthy Homecooking (reviewed 8th August 2011)

This was a quick and tasty way to grill salmon for a weeknight dinner. I thought the blend of spices such as cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic...
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Bulgur and Lentil-Stuffed Eggplant 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 8th August 2011)

I made a few modifications to this recipe. I substituted cooked brown rice for the bulgur and replaced the jalapeno, chili powder and ginger with lots...
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