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Three-Day Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Screen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern Cook (reviewed 11th July 2011)

This was great. I think it would be even better with a little less oil though. I used a red bell instead of a green one since reds were $2 and greens only...
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Pimiento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Screen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern Cook (reviewed 11th July 2011)

We liked this pimiento cheese but not as good as some others we've tried. I like that it had a mixture of cheeses and the hot sauce gave it a nice little...
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Asian Barbecued Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 11th July 2011)

We really enjoyed this chicken. Has great flavors with the rub and then the sauce put on the finished chicken. The grill enhances the rub flavors. I didn't...
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Rosemary Focaccia reviewed by bhnyc

From: How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins, (reviewed 10th July 2011)

This is a nice and easy focaccia to make when you decide you want it the same day. If you want one with more flavor, use Peter Reinhart's recipe in Artisan...
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Easy Italian Focaccia reviewed by bhnyc

From: How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins, (reviewed 10th July 2011)

This is a nice and easy focaccia to make when you decide you want it the same day. If you want one with more flavor, use Peter Reinhart's recipe in Artisan...
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Sandwich Bread, Five Ways reviewed by bhnyc

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

It's hard for me to rate this one because I had to make it twice in order for it to come out right. Of the five ways to make this, I chose the oatmeal...
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Zucchini Bread reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 10th July 2011)

This is easy and delicious and makes large loaves. I doubled the recipe and made one loaf with walnuts and one nut-free. The bread is better the next...
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White Sangria / Witte Sangria reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 10th July 2011)

This beverage actually had the potential for four or five stars, if not... To begin with, we were sceptical about the juice of 3 limes, without the addition...
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Sauteed Mushrooms reviewed by sturlington

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

I usually cook mushrooms using the Dry Style variation.
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Ham and Lentil Soup reviewed by digifish_books

From: AWW Pressure Cooking (reviewed 10th July 2011)

Coconut Rice Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 10th July 2011)

Coconut rice, yes, but not very pudding-ish. Pluses: very quick (18 minutes start to finish), simple ingredients, and a nice flavor from cardomom. Negatives:...
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Grilled Shrimp with Bacon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Barbecued ribs and other great feeds (reviewed 10th July 2011)

Skewerd Shrimp and Bacon - on the grill - what an awesome idea! This shrimp was marinated with a sauce that included garlic, catsup, lemon juice, oil,...
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Zucchini Date Muffins reviewed by Leeka

From: Get It Ripe: A Fresh Take on Vegan Cooking and Living (reviewed 10th July 2011)

These muffins are entirely sweetened with dates so if you are looking for a sugar free muffin these are a pretty good bet. They were moist with a fairly...
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German Potato Salad reviewed by Angela

From: All Recipes (reviewed 9th July 2011)

Unlike the usual potato salads I see sold and served around here, this one does not include eggs, does not have a mayo dressing, and is served warm. And...
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Fresh Tomato or Fruit Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 9th July 2011)

A basic salsa recipe that often comes in handy.
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Chocolate Cream Pie reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Cooking in the South with Johnnie Gabriel (reviewed 9th July 2011)

This chocolate pie is excellent and so easy to make. Adding the eggs before starting to cook makes this easier to prepare. I like the use of cocoa and...
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Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork reviewed by BethNH

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 9th July 2011)

This was very good. I halved the recipe but forgot to halve the amount of chipotles so it was pretty darn spicy. I think we'd like it better just a tad...
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Cucumber and Heirloom Tomato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th July 2011)

There wasn't much to this recipe, certainly nothing to make it special. It tasted fine, but was just a tad disappointing since it doesn't really measure...
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Fresh Summer Strawberry Pie reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 8th July 2011)

A rare recipe for a baked strawberry pie. Very tasty, but give it plenty of time to cool overnight. It definitely needs fresh whipped cream too!
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Rumnog Pecan Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 8th July 2011)

For rum lovers! These are chewy, nutmeggy, and of course rummy. They have rum in the batter and also have a rum frosting and the pecans give them a nice...
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sauteed zucchini with za'atar and crispy chickpeas reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 8th July 2011)

This was really tasty. Fried chickpeas are awesome. The zucchini absorbs more of the spices. Together, they are terrific.
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Holiday Poppy Seed Cookies reviewed by BethNH

From: Old Fashioned Country Cookies (Gooseberry Patch) (reviewed 8th July 2011)

One of my favorite cookies to bring to a cookie swap. These are basically thumbprint poppy seed cookies. The thumbprint is filled with melted chocolate.
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Chocolate Oatmeal Drops reviewed by BethNH

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 8th July 2011)

A nearly perfect cookie. Chewy, fudgy, chocolatey, moist ... pretty much everything you need in a cookie. The recipe is super simple - especially if...
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Fudgy Chocolate Pudding Cake reviewed by nanetteb

From: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 8th July 2011)

Green Pea Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 8th July 2011)

I had high hopes for this soup - ginger and cumin are two of my favorites, and I had two bags of fresh peas in my CSA box. But for me and my family, this...
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies reviewed by Leeka

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 7th July 2011)

Okay, I challenge anyone (who has a sweet tooth) to be able to look at the scrumptious photo of these cookies in the book and not run to your kitchen and...
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Snobby Joes reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 7th July 2011)

The whole family enjoyed these lentils, they had very good flavour and a little bit of heat. I only used 2 tablespoons of chili powder instead of three...
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Pignoli Almond Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 7th July 2011)

I did a pretty major sub in this. Instead of the almond paste I didn't want to buy I used the almond pulp I had leftover from making almond milk the other...
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Classic Brownies reviewed by BethNH

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 7th July 2011)

These are very good fudgy brownies. They have a nice shiny crust on the top and are soft in the middle. They're made with bittersweet and unsweetened...
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Pureed Vegetable Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: EatingWell (reviewed 7th July 2011)

A simple formula for creating your own pureed soups.
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Watermelon Pops reviewed by sturlington

From: Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects (reviewed 7th July 2011)

These were good. I didn't have the extracts listed, so I tried lemon extract and it added just a hint of welcome citrus. I will have to look for the mint...
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Pressed Breakfast Burritos reviewed by sturlington

From: Simply Cooking (reviewed 7th July 2011)

This recipe is from the latest Williams-Sonoma catalog. It's a good way to cook burritos, because the panini press seals the tortilla and keeps the filling...
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Salt and Pepper Squid reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 7th July 2011)

Wow. This could have been a 5, if it not had been for the salt. Deep-frying the squid was brilliant, as was coating it in a mix of flour, salt and pepper....
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Seitan Sausage reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 7th July 2011)

The addition of fennel seeds to this sausage is what really makes me love this one. My only note on the recipe is that the cheese cloth was annoying and...
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Cashew Cream reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 7th July 2011)

Barely a recipe, but something every vegan needs in their cooking arsenal. Why buy gross, sweetened soy cream when you can blend up your own delicious...
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Millenium Oil-Braised Garlic reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 7th July 2011)

Such a simple thing to do with your garlic, but really turns any garlicy dish up a few notches. A sprig of rosemary, a head of garlic and some olive oil...
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Eggy Tofu Open-Faced Sandwiches reviewed by Jayme

From: Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion (reviewed 7th July 2011)

This is a Caribbean twist on egg salad sandwich. The twist? Why heat of course. I got to use my freshly made Bajan Pepper Sauce in this as well as lots...
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Bajan Pepper Sauce reviewed by Jayme

From: Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion (reviewed 7th July 2011)

The front of this book is filled with Caribbean seasonings that are super easy and fun to make. You throw a huge list of indredients into a food processor...
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Snobby Joes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 7th July 2011)

First of all, I would have rated this a 4, but the 3 others were firm 3s. This dish has the flavor of sloppy joes, at least its close. I liked the substitution...
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies reviewed by BethNH

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 6th July 2011)

YUM! These are simply delicious and very easy to make. I got some vinyl gloves to protect my hands and was glad I did. I stuffed half the jalapenos...
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White Bean and Garlic Scapes Dip reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Saveur Website (reviewed 6th July 2011)

An excellent use for garlic scapes. Super easy, and the beans mellow out the sharpness of the garlic scapes. Great with pita bread,crackers or carrot...
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Chicken Legs with Calvados / Poulet Valée d'Auge / Hähnchenkeulen mit Calvados reviewed by friederike

From: Lust auf Genuß (reviewed 6th July 2011)

In a way, this dish was like a Coq au Vin (flambé a chicken, or at least a lot of chicken meat, in one type of alcohol, braise in another), but it just...
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Absolutely Fabulous Greek/House Dressing reviewed by BethNH

From: All Recipes (reviewed 6th July 2011)

I was looking for a Greek dressing that would taste just like the one I buy from the supermarket but without the stabilizers and other nasty things. This...
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Salmon steaks with dill butter reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th July 2011)

Good everyday food.
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Oatmeal-Blueberry Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 6th July 2011)

These are bit more healthy for you than most blueberry muffins since they don't contain much sugar and have the addition of rolled oats. I used old fashioned...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Pillows reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 6th July 2011)

Any cookie that tastes like what I imagine an edible pillow would taste like gets five stars from me. These are quite labour intensive so plan for some...
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Summer Squash Gratin reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 6th July 2011)

So simple, so delicious. My husband says this is the only way I'm allowed to cook summer squash from now on. I added tomatoes, leeks and Parmesan with...
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Coconut Rice reviewed by Jayme

From: Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion (reviewed 5th July 2011)

Great recipe with lots of flavours. It calls for 2 1/4 cups of coconut milk, but a can of milk gives you a little less than 2 cups so I subbed the rest...
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Pancakes reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 5th July 2011)

This is now my new go-to pancake recipe. It's even fluffier than my last recipe that I've been using for two years now. I had it with cinnamon and blueberries...
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Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta reviewed by KVizz

From: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 5th July 2011)

This was okay but I thought the pastry crust overpowered the filling... I think because of the mascarpone. The recipe does not say to cut or slice the...
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Raw Cashew Dreamcake reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 5th July 2011)

I really wanted to love this recipe, but it was only ok. The recipe calls for the juice of two lemons. I only added the juice of one and a half lemons,...
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Freezer Pickles reviewed by sturlington

From: The Busy Person's Guide to Preserving Food: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for Freezing, Drying, and Canning (reviewed 5th July 2011)

This makes a very sweet bread-and-butter pickle reminiscent of the kind my grandma always had on her table. Note that 2 quarts of raw cucumber slices reduce...
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Spaghetti and Meatball Calzones reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 5th July 2011)

My daughter made these for us. She first saw the spaghetti made on Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals. She found the recipe on the Food Network Site. It was...
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Apple Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 5th July 2011)

This pie was very good. It was a little tart, which we like, from the lime juice. It actually called for lemon juice but we had a fresh lime so we used...
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Green Bean and Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: French Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2011)

I made this one with fresh from the garden green beans and new red potatoes. We loved the slightly tangy oil and vinegar dressing with the little bite...
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Cola Quick Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Take Five for Every Occasion: A Five Ingredient Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2011)

My daughter came over and made this one for my birthday recently. It was delicious with the mocha frosting suggested on the same page. Very chocolaty and...
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Grilled Chicken and Potatoes with Tomato and Cucumber Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th July 2011)

Not a lot of flavor to this. Wouldn't make it again.
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Kale Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Unusual, salty and crunchy, and hearty main-meal salad. I prepared this using home-grown kale (yay!), and served it over cooked barley. The kale is chopped...
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Vanilla Ice Cream, Philadelphia-Style reviewed by sturlington

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This is probably my favorite way to make vanilla ice cream. It is easy, fast and oh-so-delicious.
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Southwestern Cowboy Omelet reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101 from Backyard to Backwoods (reviewed 4th July 2011)

A single huge omelet is produced - with about 2 inches of bacon/onion/cheese filling! For us, this served 7 people. Too heavy for me, but tasty.
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Best Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101 from Backyard to Backwoods (reviewed 4th July 2011)

Camp biscuits that are crunchy outside and tender inside - I didn't believe it could be done! The secret seems to be including club soda as the liquid....
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Chili Verde reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101 from Backyard to Backwoods (reviewed 4th July 2011)

Very good! This dish is a bit more involved than most in this cookbook - lots of vegetables to chop, meat to cube, brown separately, etc. But the final...
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Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101 from Backyard to Backwoods (reviewed 4th July 2011)

Beautiful, tasty, and perfect for a cold night camping. This simple recipe uses a lot of butter, but it does flip out onto a place perfectly (we've made...
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Lazy Cobbler reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101 from Backyard to Backwoods (reviewed 4th July 2011)

Simple and satisfying. This recipe calls for canned peaches, topped with a yellow cake mix (dry), and butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I modified...
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Rice Salad with Peas, Asparagus and Smoked Trout / Rijstsalade met erwten, asperge en gerookte forel reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 4th July 2011)

A really nice salad! The dressing needs a little tweaking (right proportion of lemon juice and olive oil, and the addition of a little salt and pepper),...
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Cheater Baked Beans reviewed by BethNH

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This is the first time I've ever made homemade baked beans. I doubled the recipe because I'm bringing it to a large gathering. I followed the directions...
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Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce reviewed by KVizz

From: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This dish was so good I may never make pork chops another way. In fact, we stopped eating them for awhile because we became bored with the blandness. This...
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Dave's Memphis Wet Ribs reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 4th July 2011)

We used only the rub. It is a great rub and we would use it again!
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Summer Fruit Compote reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This is such a simple recipe, but so tasty. Serve over homemade vanilla ice cream for the perfect red, white and blue Fourth of July dessert.
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Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This was good, but it wasn't remarkable, unlike many of the other recipes in the book. The biscuit topping seemed less thick than the pictures in the book...
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Bacon Cheese Biscuits reviewed by BookishJoJo

From: Food Network (reviewed 4th July 2011)

Greek Pasta Salad reviewed by marieke

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This is one of my most favorite summer salads. I make it a lot although it dirties at least four things (not including cutting board, knives, measuring...
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Carrot and Avocado Salad reviewed by Leeka

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 3rd July 2011)

This was the surprise hit of dinner. I was surprised at how good the creamy hunks of avocado contrasted so beautifully with the acidic dressing and raw...
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Herb Roasted Cauliflower and Bread Crumbs reviewed by Leeka

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This was good but not outstanding. I think I had too much cauliflower in the pan because even though I left it in the oven for double the time stated...
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Vruchtenbowl reviewed by friederike

From: De thuiskok - NRC (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Brilliant drink. It's fairly unusual (with cucumber, grapes, melon and ginger, amongst others), but these ingredients combine surprisingly well. You...
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Chocolate Pancakes reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

These are good, but much less sweet than typical pancakes. They work well served with syrup or a fruit compote, or, (as leftovers), toasted and slathered...
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Black Bean Hummus reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Salmon and Creamed Corn Chowder reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Turkey Stew with Collard Greens and Heirloom Beans reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Turkey Tagine reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Turkey-Walnut Meat Loaf reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Pork Medallions with Wild Mushrooms reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Roasted Salmon with Fresh Garden Salsa reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Tuna, Broccoli, and White Bean Skillet Dinner reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This works well as a "template" recipe - you can easily substitute other veggies and/or other fish or meat.
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Garlic-Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Broccoli Smashed Potatoes reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Easy, healthy, and yummy.
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Almond Milk reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Wow, is making your own almond milk ever the way to go. This was just so much more fresh and delicious tasting than the stuff that comes out of a box....
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White Bean Aioli reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This is simply delicious! Not only does it taste great but it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare start to finish. My five year old loved it, my husband...
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Summer Bounty Vegetable Salad reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Cooking with the Seasons: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Love the idea of cooked chilled veggies mixed with raw ones. The dressing is really nice too.
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Potato Cakes with Ham and Ricotta reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Cooking with the Seasons: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This sounded so good but it didn't turn out the way I thought it would at all. The main problem was the ricotta separated and got all gummy. perhaps...
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Roasted eggplant spread reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This is really good. It is simple to make and is a crowd-pleaser. Serve with pita chips and veggies.
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

I love this. It only takes 10 minutes to make and tastes SO much better than boiled shrimp. The recipe for the cocktail sauce is yummy too. Serve these...
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad reviewed by Leeka

From: Quick-Fix Vegetarian: Healthy Home-Cooked Meals in 30 Minutes or Less (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

I was looking to make a pasta salad yesterday that didn't require a ton of fresh veggies. Since I had a bag of orzo and a jar of artichokes in my pantry...
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Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

Pretty much matches my standard recipe that I have been using for years. I always add 1 teaspoon mustard, though, as suggested in the variations. Helps...
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Mackerel with paprika sauce reviewed by wester

From: The Anatomy of a Dish (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

Not bad, but it was the kind of dish I could have thought of myself as well, nothing surprising at all.
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Crispy Sesame Kale reviewed by Jayme

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

The sesame seeds and oil give this a nice asian flavour. The cooking time is 10 minutes, which is just a hair too long for comfort. You should be checking...
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Macaroni cheese reviewed by redjanet

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

This was a quick, shortcut way of making macaroni and cheese. The cheese sauce was made with Red Leicester (which I tried for the first time and quite...
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Sugar Cone Crust reviewed by BethNH

From: Icebox Pies (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

What a brilliant idea! A crust for an ice cream cake made out of pulverized ice cream cones. The sugar cones came out of the food processor looking just...
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Five-spice roast chicken drumsticks reviewed by redjanet

From: Ching's Chinese Food Made Easy: 100 Simple, Healthy Recipes from Easy-to-find Ingredients (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

A very nice, tasty way of roasting some chicken legs. The five-spice powder gave a good earthiness which complemented the other ingredients in the marinade,...
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White Chocolate and Apricot Roulade reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Weekend Baking (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

This was the first roulade I managed to roll up without any issues. Nothing stuck - it was a real joy to work with! The apricot filling was also excellent...
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