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Caramelized cabbage risotto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 29th March 2018)

Hubby and I loved this one. I used chicken broth. It's worth all the stirring of the risotto.
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Bacon Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 29th March 2018)

This really made the apple pancakes from the previous page. I could eat it on any pancake.
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Apple ricotta pancakes with bacon butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 29th March 2018)

The pancakes and bacon butter were really good. Hubby didn't like the ricotta cream and I was on the fence about it. Once it melted into the bacon butter...
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Pan-Fried Thai Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 28th March 2018)

Quite good this was. - Slater asks for shredded lemon grass. Hand-cut "shredded" was a bit too chewy. Usually lemongrass is minced. I wonder if he means...
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Stuffed Squash, Filling One: Mushroom-Cheese reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2018)

Another good way to prepare squash. I use the rice option (sometimes brown or a combo with wild rice), and I think that other grains such as quinoa or...
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Stuffed Squash, Filling Two: Apple reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2018)

One of my favourite ways to cook squash. I raise the oven temp to 400 to shorten the cooking time and use various types of squash such as acorn and butternut....
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Roasted Mushrooms, Gremolata-Style reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 28th March 2018)

I made the roasted mushrooms using a mix of wild, baby bella, and a few white. Then finished the gremolata-style. Forgot to add the parsley. I used Panko...
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Coconut, Almond and Bluberry Cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 28th March 2018)

I wanted to make a gluten free dessert so I chose this cake to try as it has relatively little flour in it. The resulting cake worked well and tasted very...
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Fried Garlic Topping reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2018)

Excellent on the Greens Salad with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fried Garlic. You do need to be a bit careful not to let the garlic burn, but otherwise, easy to...
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Greens Salad with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fried Garlic reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2018)

Yummy stuff, simple to make, with a nice presentation. Handy because it can be made and plattered ahead of time. I used spinach, since I had that to be...
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Shrimp with Fennel, Green Olives, Red Onion, and White Wine reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2018)

Easy to make and very yummy. The fennel and green olives made a surprisingly good (to us) combination. I used AH fish stock from the freezer, topped up...
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Burnt Carrots with Honey, Black Pepper, Butter and Almonds reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 26th March 2018)

I made a half recipe of this. I didn't cook my whole carrots as long as I should have since not all of them were completely done. Son-in-law said he liked...
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Miso Maple Ribs with Roasted Scallions reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 26th March 2018)

My family loved these. I was afraid that since they really love bbq ribs they might not like these but they were a hit. Even my daughter who doesn't care...
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Carrot salad with tahini, crisped chickpeas, and salted pistachios reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 25th March 2018)

I liked this but didn't love it. I used unsalted pistachios. It took a long time to get my chickpeas crisp and then I got busy doing other things and burned...
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Onion Bread Soup with Sausage reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 25th March 2018)

I really enjoyed this one but have had other onion soups I enjoyed more. Hubby and son didn't like it at all. Still it was quiet delicious. I couldn't...
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Grated Carrot Salad with Grilled Scallions, Walnuts and Burrata reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 25th March 2018)

While I liked this I didn't enough to make again. I did have to sub fresh mozzarella for the burrata. I used a mixture of rainbow carrots.
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Peanut Butter Crunch French Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 25th March 2018)

I made a half recipe. Cinnamon whipped cream I used option of confectioners sugar. I added the optional bourbon in the egg milk mixture. I dipped hubbies...
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Sesame-Miso Vinaigrette reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 25th March 2018)

Really enjoyed this on dark leafy greens as well as roasted broccoli!
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Beef and Bean Burritos reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Fast and Foolproof Recipes for Every Brand of Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 22nd March 2018)

These were very good and you put all the filling ingredients in the Instant Pot - rice, black beans, ground beef and some onions and spices. Warm your...
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Mom's Special K Bars reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 22nd March 2018)

I didn't have maple syrup so I just used a cup of honey instead of 1/2 a cup of each. These are delicious. It actually uses cornflakes and the author...
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Comforting Cabbage, Onion and Farro Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 22nd March 2018)

Perfect for a cold night. Hubby and I both loved it. He kept saying he liked it while eating and he's very picky. There are some options for some of the...
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Orzo "Risotto" with Fresh Favas, Lemon, and Feta reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot and Spicy (reviewed 21st March 2018)

Having bought a cabbage at the shops today, I made the winter variation of this using shredded cabbage. Good stuff. I made a half recipe and didn't think...
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mayonnaise reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I was amazed by how well this worked. Quick and easy and can be used in place of real mayonnaise for so many things. I used this to mix into chickpea tuna,...
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Feelgood Vegan ‘Fishcakes’ reviewed by redjanet

From: So Vegan (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I have to admit straight up here, I ended up not making 'fishcakes' out of this as the mix didn't bind enough for me to be able to form any semblance of...
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Penne pasta casserole reviewed by redjanet

From: Bosh! (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I made this for my non-vegan in-laws on Mothering Sunday and it went down very well. It was hearty and delicious without being too heavy. It was the first...
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15 minute hoi sin aubergine reviewed by redjanet

From: Bosh! (reviewed 21st March 2018)

If you are missing certain savoury Chinese dishes on a vegan diet, this is a good dish to try. It is quick and easy and has that delicious umami flavour...
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Super easy instant pot lentils reviewed by redjanet

From: Clean Food Dirty Girl (reviewed 21st March 2018)

This is a very simple lentil stew, but it's good and comforting as a healthy, hearty mid-week meal.
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Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chilies and Ginger reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I adapted this to suit our tastes. Specifically, I threw the chilies and ginger in towards the end of cooking, since not everyone in the house likes raw...
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Hi-Fiber English Muffins reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st March 2018)

These came out great! Maybe I have large English Muffin rings, but I needed at least a tablespoon more than 1/4 cup for each muffin. To compensate for...
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Overnight Country Blonde reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 21st March 2018)

This is an excellent loaf of bread! There is a small amount of wheat and rye flour that gives this bread a lot more character than your average blonde/white...
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Potatoes and Asparague gribiche reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I really loved this and hubby liked it too although he said he'd have liked a few more pickles in it. Son liked it after he picked the asparagus out of...
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Potato Chip Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 21st March 2018)

Chicken tenders dipped in butter then a mixture of potato chips and corn flakes and baked in the oven. Delicious.
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Rhubarb curd reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2018)

Didn't like this at all. It was very sweet, and couldn't taste rhubarb at all. Additionally the colour was unappetizing (there's a picture in the post...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pecan Loaf reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 19th March 2018)

As noted by the other reviewers, this loaf is excellent. When I first made it, I used cherries, rhubarb and toasted almonds instead of the strawberries,...
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One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 19th March 2018)

This can be served as a main or as a side. We served it as a side to some chicken. Daughter and I loved son not so much and the others wouldn't try it.
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Smokey-Spicy Rubbed Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 19th March 2018)

I really loved this but I think son in law thought too spicy since he only ate one leg and he usually eats three. I couldn't find ancho chili powder so...
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Clay Pot Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th March 2018)

No clay pot, but a cast iron Dutch oven worked pretty well. I made a halfish recipe with four thighs. My eggplant was smallish and largely disappeared....
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Perfect Blueberry Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 18th March 2018)

These were indeed very good. I liked them even better the next day split, buttered and toasted in the oven under the broiler as suggested by Deb. I got...
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Dry-rub sweet potato steaks with green bean slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 18th March 2018)

I usually don't care for extra sweetness added to my sweet potatoes but the small amount of brown sugar added to the spice rub wasn't a hindrance to me...
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Rhubarb Buckle with Ginger Crumb reviewed by Kestrel

From: Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More (reviewed 18th March 2018)

One of my favourite desserts! The ginger and rhubarb work very well together, and the resulting cake is moist and delicious.
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Sourdough Pita reviewed by jenncc

From: Weekend Bakery (reviewed 18th March 2018)

This recipe was very successful- the use of starter adds great flavor, the breads had nice chew and all of my pitas puffed up nicely. I did most of mine...
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Instant Pot Creamy Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: 365 Days of Slow Cooking (reviewed 18th March 2018)

This one had an unusual taste for sloppy Joes but still good on a buttered toasted bun with dill pickle slices. It had chili sauce, Dijon Mustard, Worcestershire,...
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Coconut Cake Itaparica / Kokoskuchen Itaparica reviewed by friederike

From: Betty Bossis Kuchen, Cakes und Torten (reviewed 17th March 2018)

Nice and moist coconut cake - even my husband enjoyed it, even though he isn't a big fan of coconut cake.
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Beef Bourguignon with Celeriac Mash reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 17th March 2018)

Just saw that I've never reviewed this recipe! Nice dish, though we've never made the celeriac mash, just the braised beef.
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Tagine of Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Pears reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken recipes for every day and every mood (reviewed 16th March 2018)

Really liked this dish. I used chicken thighs and made a smaller amount but otherwise followed the recipe. It took about 1.5 hrs from start to finish....
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One hour broiled chicken and pan sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 15th March 2018)

This was on the program recently so I thought I would give it a try. A 3-4 lb chicken is butterflied and then placed in a hot pan and broiled. My chicken...
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Fried Eggplant with Feta and Basil reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 15th March 2018)

Very nice and easy. A good addition to one's eggplant/aubergine repertoire. Slices of fried eggplant topped with a basil leaf, some feta, a tomato slice,...
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Pan-Fried Skate with Vinegar, Dill, Shallot, and Tomato reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 15th March 2018)

This was tasty, and fairly easy to prepare. I'm still uncomfortable doing skate/ray, though, and might try again with another fish.
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Mom's Cabbage Slaw reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking: Favorite Recipes from Lemon Grass Restaurant and Cafes (reviewed 14th March 2018)

Oops, I forgot the cucumber and mint leaves, but Ed thought it was perfect as it was.
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Harvest Bread with Poolish reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 13th March 2018)

I'm giving this a 5 star review even tho the bread I produced was probably only about 3 1/2 to 4 stars. Like all the recipes in this book, the instructions...
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Pickled Red Onions reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2018)

Quick and easy to make, and a very nice addition to many dishes.
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Yellow Split Pea Soup with myriad toppings reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2018)

In themselves, yellow split peas are only marginally more interesting than green split peas. I'm not sure why I thought adding some olive oil, an onion,...
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Wilted Parsley or Cilantro Topping reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2018)

I made this with cilantro. No wilding evident. And barely any vinegar flavor. I added another slog, so all leaves would be coated, maybe 1tsp in all. Ok,...
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Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Fast and Foolproof Recipes for Every Brand of Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 12th March 2018)

I had really high hopes for this one but it tasted too eggy for us. It was just ok.
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Broccoli melts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I loved these and I was suprised since I'm not a big far of broccoli and cheese. The provolone was fantastic on these. I used sourdough bread for my toasts....
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Broccoli, cheddar, and wild rice fritters reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I'm not a big fan of broccoli and cheese but these were pretty good. I made them as a side for our supper. Grandson and our daughter and son-in-law were...
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Banana, Date and Walnut Tin Can Cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 11th March 2018)

These cakes were very good. I liked the method of heating the dates with the sugar, butter and water since that softens the dates making them easier to...
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Jazar Atariyah (Spiced Carrots) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 11th March 2018)

Pretty good. I used the rose water, but might omit this in favor of lemon juice next time.
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Baklar Enginar (Artichoke Hearts with Broad Beans) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 11th March 2018)

This was okay, but I expected better. A shame to cook those beautiful fava beans for 30 minutes; should add them much later in the cooking.
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Chicken Neo-Avgolemono reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2018)

This was so-so. I made a halfish recicpe with four large thighs. Even though they were well-browned, it took much longer than 20 minutes to cook them through....
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Yogurt Cake with Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2018)

Probably the cake is excellent on its own. With the syrup added, it was toothachingly sweet, even though I reduced the sugar in the syrup. Nice taste,...
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Orecchiette with Bacon, Lemon, and Cream reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I've seen reviews of this dish complaining of too much lemon. I used a small lemon for the juice and zest and thought it was perfect. The little bit of...
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Kimchi Breakfast Tata reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Homemade Kitchen: Recipes for Cooking with Pleasure (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I checked this book out at my library. I had all the ingredients on hand for this recipe so I made a half recipe for hubs and my breakfast. We both love...
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Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 11th March 2018)

Delicious! I could lick the bowl and hubby liked it too. I added some fresh thyme to my bowl when I served it up. I'll definitely make again.
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Spinach Cannelloni with Parmesan Cheese reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 10th March 2018)

The cheese sauce was very delicious; but the recipe did't include a red sauce but just uncooked passata. While we are always grateful to skip any unneccessary...
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Leek tomato and butternut croustade reviewed by Kestrel

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 8th March 2018)

This looked interesting so I decided to give it a try, never having cooked any of this author's dishes before. A quick crust is made using breadcrumbs,...
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Baby Back Ribs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Fast and Foolproof Recipes for Every Brand of Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 8th March 2018)

This is one recipe we all agree was good. Loved the combination of brown sugar and spices rubbed on the rack of ribs before cooking in my IP. Once done...
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Garlic Butter Green Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 8th March 2018)

I loved these easy to make and quick green beans. Son liked them, hubby said raw. They were a little crisp but I enjoyed them that way and loved the flavor...
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Stuffed Pepper Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 7th March 2018)

Perfect supper on this cold winter night after a hard day at work. Easy to throw together in the Instant pot.
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Garlicky Chicken With Lemon-Anchovy Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The New York Times (reviewed 6th March 2018)

This was really a hit. If you have anchovy haters in the house, keep them out of the kitchen and turn on the exhaust fan--they will not know they're there,...
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Korean Pulled Pork Quesadillas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 5th March 2018)

Chessy, delicious. Loaded with flavors from the pork, two types of cheese, kimchi and chives. Then the toppings sour cream, tomatoes, avocado and pickled...
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Korean Pulled Pork reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 5th March 2018)

This was cooked low and slow in the oven. Some interesting flavors going on - Korean soy bean paste, Korean chile paste, Korean chile flakes, limes, an...
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Kimchi Pulled Pork Disco Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 5th March 2018)

I made the pulled pork from page 202 so I could make these and the quesadillas on page 204. Hubby, son, daughter and I all agreed they were good. Loaded...
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Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Taters reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Awe Filled Homemaker (reviewed 5th March 2018)

Not the prettiest dish in the world but was very good. All you need to go with is a salad.
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Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 5th March 2018)

These were delicious but a bit hard to eat. I ended up dipping mine in some of the extra sauce after cutting my sandwich in small bite sized pieces.
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Chicken Schnitzel (Hahnchenschnitzel) reviewed by hipcook

From: The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites (reviewed 4th March 2018)

Pleasant; more of a technique than a recipe. Needs salt and possibly other seasonings. Generally a hit in my house; we had some debate over whether it...
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Roasted tomato and goats' cheese tart with thyme reviewed by Kestrel

From: Delia's Vegetarian Collection (reviewed 2nd March 2018)

Excellent and easy. Makes a good lunch or brunch dish and kids tend to really like it. One of my all time favourite dishes for company. I usually add a...
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Whole wheat apricot scones reviewed by Kestrel

From: Orangette (reviewed 1st March 2018)

These were nice scones. I used white whole wheat flour in mine along with organic apricots. I also added some coarse sugar on top. Very easy to make.
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Radish Salad with Pickled Onions and Feta Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2018)

I was intrigued for this combination of ingredients. I turned out be a a very tasty salad, and very pretty spread out on a platter. Sliced radishes with...
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Pickled Red Onions reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2018)

If you like pickled onions, this is a good recipe. I used only 1tbl sugar, since we tend not to like these things too sweet. Having used almost all the...
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Eggplant Salad Country-Style reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2018)

This was a hit at our Greek-themed dinner. The 2 cups served 5, leaving several people wanting a bit more. I made the salad the day before, using only...
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Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2018)

We thought this was excellent for what you can make with canned tuna. - I used water-packed tuna, rather than oil-packed, which frequently has an off-taste...
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Five-spice noodles reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 27th February 2018)

Another good, quick week-night dinner using the Chinese brown sauce from page 35. As long as all of your veggies are prepped before you start, this is...
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Stir-fried bok choy and rice in garlic sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 27th February 2018)

A very nice, quick rice dish for week nights. I used my instant pot to cook the brown rice, which helped to save time. I think I may add sliced mushrooms...
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Chinese brown sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 27th February 2018)

This sauce is used throughout the book in several recipes and I'm sure I will make it many times in the future. It adds a sweet but also savoury flavour...
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Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella reviewed by southerncooker

From: Super Tuscan: Heritage Recipes and Simple Pleasures from Our Kitchen to Your Table (reviewed 27th February 2018)

This was so good. I roasted the tomatoes on Sunday and put in fridge. When got home from work on Monday I reheated a bit in the microwave the proceeded...
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Calamari Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 26th February 2018)

4.5 even - This was DEElicious, a nice thick soup with squid rings, rice, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas. My calamari were quite overdue to be used...
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Pizza Beans reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Although my family kind of raved about these, I was a little underwhelmed. Still, day two with beans or soup is always a step up, and the recipe makes...
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Q and E. Also delicious. Will be making again. Only a few ingredients necessary.
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Pan Roasted Green Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Super Tuscan: Heritage Recipes and Simple Pleasures from Our Kitchen to Your Table (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Family enjoyed these. I used pancetta in this and it was delicious. Didn't have any white wine so I used the option of water.
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Warm Leeks "Nicoise" reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Son and I really enjoyed all the flavors in this one - roasted tomatoes, boiled leeks, and a nice dressing of red wine vinegar, EVOO, black olives, capers,...
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Greek-Style Lamb Parcels en Papillote reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 25th February 2018)

This would have been excellent if the lamb hadn't been overcooked. I know it's hard to tell when it's all wrapped up, but I'd guess 20 minutes would have...
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Mama's Greek Butter-Bean Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 25th February 2018)

Loved this. - Made a half recipe, which might have served 3 as a side; two of us couldn't finish it. Used muguets. - This would be a great main-dish sala,...
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Baked sweet potato in the microwave reviewed by Kestrel

From: Clean eating veggie girl (reviewed 23rd February 2018)

This is a very simple way to cook a sweet potato in the microwave, which I found as I was scouring the internet looking for a simple preparation for this...
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Cauliflower with Prosciutto and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 23rd February 2018)

Maybe 4.5 - Serves 3 (or 4 possibly) as a main over pasta; the 6 servings indicated would be as a side. - The whole recipe was fine in a 3qt crockpot. -...
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Wintery Apple Bake with Double Ginger Crumble reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 21st February 2018)

This is excellent especially warm. Love the taste of the spices and the double ginger - ground and crystallized. The recipe only calls for three tart apples...
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Gruyère Cracker-Crusted Haddock reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 21st February 2018)

On first bite we both thought this was a bit bland, and we both said, Hmmm, this would be better with a squirt of lemon juice. And it was!. This needs...
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Sweet-Potato and Coriander Mash reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 21st February 2018)

Pretty good, and easy. Chopped cilantro is tossed into the boiling sweet potatoes 10 seconds before draining. Then all is mashed with crème fraîche.
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Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Hamburger Stroganoff reviewed by southerncooker

From: Julie's Eats and Treats (reviewed 21st February 2018)

Delicious and you only have to dirty one pot.
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Chicken Cutlets with Prosciutto and Sage reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 21st February 2018)

Lots of flavors going on here with the prosciutto, sage and dressing that goes on after cutlets are cooked. Lemon, olive oil, garlic and some other goodies....
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