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Simple buttery rice with onion reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Very good rice, another household standard. I usually make it in smaller proportions. | |
Lentils with garlic and onion reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is a household standard; two of us eat the entire recipe with rice for dinner. Yum! Generally don't use the pressure cooker variation. Use the largest... | |
Spicy green beans reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Have made this a few times, always omitting the tomatoes. It's still good. | |
Gujerati-style green beans reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Have made this many time. It's good and easy. The green beans can be prepared ahead, and the recipe finished 10-15 min ahead of serving. | |
Haddock baked in a yoghurt sauce reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)1aug98: Good!
26feb05: Yum! (half recipe)
15may05: Still yum
9apr09: Half. Yum
Have used both haddock and cod. | |
Chez Geraud's Giant Shrimp Grilled With Brittany Sea Salt reviewed by anonymousFrom: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Easy (don't have to peel)! Fast (as long as you remember to marinate the shrimp in oil and thyme)! Delicious (even non-seafood eaters ask for the recipe)!... | |
Lemony chicken with fresh coriander reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)27may96: Yummy!
6dec98: Half recipe very good
17oct04: Good sauce!
I.e., we liked it lots. | |
Goan-style hot and sour pork (Vindaloo) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)May 91: Very good.
Notes:
- Can be started early in the day and simmered a longish time.
- Since the vindaloo paste is a bit of work to make, make twice... | |
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)A Louisiana favorite! Another dish that may seem intimidating, but as long as you do what Folse says, it will turn out great every time. You can play with... | |
Louisiana-Style Crawfish Etouffee reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)We have frozen crawfish tails (Louisiana farmed) flown to us so that we can make this. It's a favorite amongst all of our friends. Don't be intimidated,... | |
Bisque of Wild Mushroom with French-Fried Oyster Crouton reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)I have yet to make the oyster accompaniment to this dish, but the soup is utterly wonderful. I use fresh mushrooms from the farmers market, in season,... | |
Sloppy Joes reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 21st December 2009)I was surprised at how great these turned out. I followed everything exactly and was pleased with the seasonings and the flavors. Very tasty and healthy... | |
Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 21st December 2009)I am terrible at healthy. I found this recipe to be incredibly bland and negated almost all of the nutritional info by adding walnuts (for texture) and... | |
Omelets reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)THANK YOU, JAMIE OLIVER! I have never in my life successfully made an omelet. Each and every attempt has become scrambled eggs until now. This is the best... | |
Dark Chocolate and Seville Orange Marmalade Oatmeal reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)Admittedly, I had to make a few substitutions with this recipe since I didn't have exactly the ingredients called for. It was excellent, though, so I've... | |
Banana And Cinnamon Oatmeal reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)If you're looking for oatmeal variations, this book has a few of them. The Banana and Cinnamon version turned out pretty well and tasted wonderful. | |
Perfect Roast Beef reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)With Jamie's easy-to-follow instructions and pictures to help you along the way, I don't think anyone could mess this recipe up. | |
A Consistently Good Gravy reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)We eat a lot of gravy in the south. I think that had I not been in a hurry at the time, this could have come out better. However, it was bland for my taste... | |
Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, and Carrots reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)Excellent. Again, Oliver gives instructions that are simple to follow so that your dish turns out exactly as you'd expect it to. So often, I've tried to... | |
Yorkshire Puddings reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)I've never had Yorkshire Puddings before. I was a bit intimidated, but they turned out magnificently.
We ate them as a side with our Traditional Beef... | |
Roasted Beet Salad with Sherry Vinegar reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Vegetables Every Day: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Today's Produce With over 350 Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)Bishop gives excellent directions, especially for the base of this recipe -- Roasted Beets. They can be used in so many other dishes once you get this... | |
Browned Baby Artichokes and Mushrooms with Garlic reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Vegetables Every Day: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Today's Produce With over 350 Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)Though the artichokes require a bit of time and handling, this recipe is well worth it if you aren't in a hurry. Super tasty and great flavor combination. | |
English Cucumber Cups with Avocado, Mango, and Mint Salsa and Spiced Macadamia Nuts reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine (reviewed 21st December 2009)These were fantastic. Vegan and raw, and full of flavor. The salsa itself can be used in many ways. | |
Coconut Snowballs reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine (reviewed 21st December 2009)Though these turned out wonderfully, we had a bit of trouble getting the Brazil nuts to cooperate. I actually used about twice the amount called for in... | |
Coconut Chocolate Truffles reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is a totally vegan, raw candy. They actually turn out very well and have a great amount of flavor. | |
Old-Fashioned Tea Cake reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Cooking With Cajun Women: Recipes and Remembrances From South Louisiana Kitchens (reviewed 21st December 2009)These are amazing! Everyone loves them. My grandmother says they're the closest recipe she's found to what she remembers having as a child. | |
Sweet Dough for Pies reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Cooking With Cajun Women: Recipes and Remembrances From South Louisiana Kitchens (reviewed 21st December 2009)This sweet dough recipe is just like my grandmother's. Use it as a base for all kinds of sweet dough pies. | |
Fried Eggs With Bacon, Gorgonzola, and Frisee reviewed by BeckyLFrom: 'wichcraft: Craft a Sandwich into a Meal--And a Meal into a Sandwich (reviewed 21st December 2009)As breakfast sandwiches go, this is a great combination of flavors to get you going. One of my favorites that I actually had the pleasure of having in... | |
Fennel, Mushroom, and Parmesan Salad reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)I was not particularly fond of this salad, I think it was the fennel that did it for me. It was a hit with others, however, and was very easy to make. | |
Arugula Salad reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Easy and inexpensive salad option that tastes great every time. Warning, though, do not dress too early or the arugula will begin to wilt. Prepare and... | |
Broccoli with Garlic, Oil, and Lemon reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Definitely one of my favorite ways to serve broccoli. | |
Baked Pasta With Mushrooms and Ham reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)I liked this dish alright. It's a bit bland, though, so folks who like things a bit more spicy might like to add red pepper flakes in addition to the black... | |
Macaroni With Outlaws Broccoli Sauce reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is a great alternative to pasta salad when you're looking for a warm weather pasta dish. The raisins add an interesting element that I really enjoyed. | |
Nonna's Chicken and Egg Soup reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)I love this simple soup. Others find the egg a bit strange, but on a cold day with just the basics in the cabinet, this is perfect! | |
Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Smoked Provolone reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Excellent vegetarian lasagna. This does not use traditional red sauce, but it's fabulous anyway. Easy to put together and bakes up great. | |
Fettuccine With Cream Sauce and Prosciutto, Mushrooms, and Peas reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is one of my favorite comfort pasta dishes in this book. I've tried both variations and found them each to be equally fantastic depending on what... | |
Motor Home Meatballs reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)I was looking for something easy for a New Year's Eve party and these were perfect. I was, of course, leery about the grape jelly, but the meatballs turned... | |
Chili Salmon reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)I'm not so great at cooking fish and, even though I followed directions to the T, this did not turn out as well as I'd hoped. | |
Chicken Enchiladas reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)These were fairly simple to put together. The sauce is a bit on the heavy side and I thought it could use a bit more spice, but I like things very spicy. | |
Warm Cabbage Salad reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)YUM! This is simple and cheap to put together. Pairs well with just about anything, especially in place of traditional cole slaw side. | |
Sausage Rolls reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)These are great appetizers. The one thing is that you must use the puff pastry sheets. I've had a hard time finding them and have tried to substitute both... | |
The Best Asparagus reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is a great, simple recipe. It turns out perfectly every time that I make it. You can't go wrong with such a simple side. | |
Perfect Pancakes reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 20th December 2009)Fluffy and tasty. I prefer a thinner, crepey type pancake but these were good. I sometimes thin out the batter to achieve the consistency I like and... | |
Baked Mac and Cheeze reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 20th December 2009)I wasn't so keen on this dish because it didn't taste anything like mac and cheese to me but my husband really liked it. The sauce was too thick and... | |
Vegetable Pilau reviewed by friederikeFrom: Complete Vegetarian (reviewed 19th December 2009)Very delicious, very aromatic dish! Works just as well as a side dish and as a very simple main dish, if you serve it with some extra vegs.
Edited 30... | |
Bouillabaisse reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Essential Seafood Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)BF prepared this a couple of months ago; I mention this because he usually is something of a ‘free spirit’ when it comes to cooking, largely ignoring... | |
Fish en Papillote reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Essential Seafood Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)Very delicious, and low in fat. There’s no need to add extra lemon juice, on the contrary, you might consider adding only one or two instead of three... | |
Boiled turnips with thyme beurre blanc reviewed by westerFrom: Jamie's Dinners (reviewed 19th December 2009)Not bad, not brilliant. Nice. I felt the turnips lost to the sauce, which some people may think is a good thing.
Do not serve too hot. I liked it better... | |
Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by AnkoCuppFrom: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)This is a very delicious cake. The cake itself is not too sweet and comes out with a tender crumb and slightly crusty exterior. When it came time to... | |
Nectarine Tart with Orange Syrup reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Seasons: The Best of Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 17th December 2009)A simple but delicious dessert. I used freshly squeezed orange juice with Cointreau and sugar for the syrup, and it was divine.
(Last made on Dec 17,... | |
Master Recipe - Boule reviewed by jjmcgaffeyFrom: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (reviewed 17th December 2009)The recipe was extremely easy to mix up; I used some very old yeast, but I'd stored it in the freezer where it keeps pretty much forever (in a jar, so... | |
Chicken Broth reviewed by aj12754From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 16th December 2009)This could not be simpler. Waters' recipe calls for a whole chicken (no need for any butchery or dismemberment here) - 1 chicken, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1... | |
Chicken and Couscous One-pot reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 15th December 2009)Very nice, definitely a new dish for my growing repertoire! The chicken was juicy and tender, the couscous creamy and very aromatic. We had carrots sautéed... | |
Thai-spiced Steamed Mussels reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 15th December 2009)This recipe is nearly identical to the Mussels with Coriander Cream, Thai Style in Olive 101 Quick Fix Dishes, which is why I will cross-post my review... | |
Coffee Chocolate Mousse Cake reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Chocolate and Coffee Bible: Over 300 Delicious, Easy-to-make Recipes for Total Indulgence, from Bakes to Desserts (reviewed 15th December 2009)Very dense, very intense, dark (coffee) flavours. | |
Sesame Noodles with Tofu reviewed by friederikeFrom: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 15th December 2009)Just okay. It was quite bland, so the following day we doubled up the amount of ginger and garlic and marinated the tofu a little longer and yet it was... | |
Baked leeks in mustard cream reviewed by westerFrom: More Vegetables, Please: Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes for Everyday Meals (reviewed 14th December 2009)Lovely - silky and rich. Very easy to make.
I prefer to cut them to in bite-size pieces as the outer skin hardens a bit. This is a lovely contrast with... | |
Buttermilk Fresh Cheese reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 14th December 2009)I had no idea that soft cheese was either so easy to make or so delicious. This recipe takes you from having cold milk to a delectable, rich, salty-tangy... | |
Weber Chicken reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Sensational Barbecues (Step-by-step) (reviewed 14th December 2009) | |
Tri-Colour Pasta Salad reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Sensational Barbecues (Step-by-step) (reviewed 14th December 2009)A lovely summer salad which is a great compliment to barbecued or roasted chicken. | |
French Orange Cake / Französischer Orangenkuchen reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Best of Baking (reviewed 12th December 2009)Very nice orange cake. The only problem was that the cake didn’t soak up the juices very well, and I didn’t have a lot of patience to splash a little... | |
Sea Bass with Mango Chutney and Red Pepper Essence reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Collection (reviewed 12th December 2009)Imagine this: James Martin in his early twenties. Comes home late. Hungry. Darn, empty cupboard, empty fridge. The only things left are some fillet of... | |
Gnocchi reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 12th December 2009)I don’t know. I think I prefer bought gnocchi. Granted, you could really taste the mashed potatoes in them, but that was about it; they weren’t light... | |
Cheese Spaetzle / Käsespätzle reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 12th December 2009)Slightly less usable recipe than the one in Culinaria Germany. The main problem is that this one uses too little water, although I must admit the other... | |
Phase III Biscuit reviewed by hipcookFrom: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 12th December 2009)I know 2 or 3 people, plus myself, who've tried this recipe and, as near as we can tell, it's just broken. The dough comes out wet, almost soupy, and makes... | |
Homemade Granola reviewed by aj12754From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2009)This is the only Ina Garten recipe that has ever let me down. The flavor mix should have produced a great granola but the cooking time of 45 minutes resulted... | |
Lentil Vegetable Soup reviewed by aj12754From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2009)Healthy and delicious; recipe makes enough for a family of four to get two meals out of it. Recipe calls for chicken stock but substitution of vegetable... | |
Kumar's Beetroot Curry reviewed by westerFrom: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 11th December 2009)This was very nice, but I felt it missed something. Something tart? More spices? More chilies? Do make sure you put in enough chilies as the coconut and... | |
Julia's Basic Leek and Potato Soup reviewed by aj12754From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 11th December 2009)Wonderful clean flavor (Julia uses water for this soup while Jacques' version uses chicken stock). Jacques's version (p. 55) has a richer flavor, but... | |
Chocolate-glazed Marshmallow Rounds reviewed by aj12754From: Great Cookies: Secrets to Sensational Sweets (reviewed 11th December 2009)A bit time-consuming but worth it; the base cookie is a homemade graham cracker that is a treat to eat all on its own, even before you top it with marshmallows... | |
Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by aj12754From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2009)Full disclosure ... I have no memory of making this soup but a note from 1996 on the margin of the page in my handwriting says that it was "excellent"... | |
Pasta e Fagioli reviewed by aj12754From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2009)A classic version of a great soup. Great winter meal with a green salad and good bread. | |
Insalata di peperoni gialli (salad of yellow peppers) reviewed by westerFrom: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 11th December 2009)Mishmash of unrelated flavors. I won't be making this again. | |
Wild Mushroom Risotto reviewed by aj12754From: Alfred Portale's Twelve Seasons Cookbook: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Best There is to Eat (reviewed 11th December 2009)A substantive risotto with real depth of flavor. Recipe takes a bit more time than your average risotto as the first half hour is spent making a mushroom... | |
Mashed Zucchini with Onions, Garlic and Mint reviewed by westerFrom: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 10th December 2009)This was nice.
Make sure to cut the zucchini in small enough bits or it won't mash well. I served it warm but I think it would be better at room temperature. | |
Chickpea salad reviewed by westerFrom: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)I don't have a clue why the radishes are in here. For the rest, nice but unremarkable. | |
Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken & Egg on Rice) reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Feed Me Now (reviewed 10th December 2009)Let's start with the typo in the book....this is a Japanese dish called 'Oyakodon', not 'Okayodon' (shame on you, Bill! ;) Although the recipe is a fairly... | |
Blueberry Shortcake reviewed by hipcookFrom: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 10th December 2009)One of my go-to recipes for party desserts. It makes a fabulous, light, crumbly shortcake which serves as a perfect base for any fruit. I do have a note... | |
Sauteed Cabbage reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 10th December 2009)So simple, so inexpensive, so delicious. Until this recipe, cabbage meant coleslaw to me. Now ... so much more. :-) | |
Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by aj12754From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)Another Contessa recipe that is so simple it is barely a recipe. But this is the recipe that made my entire family love Brussels sprouts. Just delicious... | |
Roasted Carrots reviewed by aj12754From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)This is barely a recipe it is so simple. But roasting really brings out the flavor and sweetness of the carrots. It is a great fall/winter side dish.... | |
Pork Tenderloin Mexicana reviewed by aj12754From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 10th December 2009)Wonderful weeknight meal. Robust spicy flavor and very healthy (although somewhat less so when paired -- as I did -- with the white rice pilaf on p, 88).
Not... | |
Gulf Coast-Style White Rice Pilaf reviewed by aj12754From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 10th December 2009)Excellent and easy white rice pilaf -- about five minutes active prep time and then 25 minutes in the oven. Served with Pork Tenderloin Mexicana (p. 282)... | |
Irish Soda Bread reviewed by aj12754From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)The flavor and texture of this bread is just wonderful. I omit the caraway seeds as my family doesn't like them. The bread should fully cool down before... | |
Coleslaw reviewed by aj12754From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)Simple classic coleslaw recipe that yields very tasty results. As with the other recipes in this cookbook, the basic recipe is followed by a number of... | |
Cream of Tomato Soup reviewed by aj12754From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)This is the tomato soup recipe that I turn to over and over again for a "comfort food" meal. The recipe calls for the addition of a quarter tsp. of baking... | |
Tomatilla-Sauced Enchiladas with Spinach and Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 9th December 2009)This was a delicious weeknight meal. Healthy and full of flavor. Although I followed the recipe as written, Bayless includes ideas for streamlining the... | |
New York Cheesecake reviewed by SqueakyChuFrom: Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise (reviewed 9th December 2009)This cheesecake is so easy and so good! It's the first cheesecake I've made that hasn't cracked. After making it for one party last weekend, I gave the... | |
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf reviewed by readerwriter212From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 8th December 2009)The recipe's headnotes say this is "extremely easy" with "impressive" results. "The loaf is incomparably moist, and the pumpkin and chocolate chips pair... | |
Spiced Baked Apples reviewed by friederikeFrom: Delicious (reviewed 8th December 2009)Definitely cute, and a nice dish for baked apples. Take care not to burn the nuts whil'e roasting. | |
Trout in a Fresh Herb and Lime Crust reviewed by friederikeFrom: Real Fast Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)Very delicious, even if you don't get completely right.
Because I couldn’t find trout, I bought two fillets of Catfish (Pangasius) instead, a fish that,... | |
Provencal Beef Stew reviewed by friederikeFrom: Slow Cooker Cookbook: Over 220 No-fuss Delicious One-pot Recipes for Relaxed Preparation (reviewed 8th December 2009)Theoretically, this dish was very delicious. Practically, I have no idea why the meat (brisket, I think?) didn't become tender although I stewed it at... | |
One-pan baked Chicken with Squash, Sage and Walnuts reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)The good news: it's incredibly easy to prepare (just throw everything into a roasting tin and you're nearly done), it's beautiful and distinctly autumnal... | |
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)Very delicious, true comfort food! Of course, this recipe suffers from the same problems as every other lasagne recipe I’ve seen until now: not enough... | |
Mini black-and-white cookies reviewed by sgogoFrom: Gourmet (reviewed 8th December 2009)I really wanted to love this cookie. So much that it's the second Christmas that I've attempted it. Last year I found that the cookies ended up unevenly... | |
New Wave Salad reviewed by sgogoFrom: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 8th December 2009)This is a nice salad to make at the end of summer when the ingredients are freshest and at their best. Essentially it's a pasta salad with lots of basil,... | |
Crispy and sticky chicken thighs with squashed new potatoes and tomatoes reviewed by sgogoFrom: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 8th December 2009)I really love this recipe. I've made it 3 or 4 times, and each time I can tweak it to my taste or according to what I have on hand, and it still works... | |
The Best Spaghetti and Meatballs reviewed by sgogoFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 8th December 2009)More of a recipe for really great meatballs, their recipe for quick tomato sauce to use with this recipe is on pg. 175. However, the meatballs are simply... | |
Winter Squash Stuffed with Apples and Cheese reviewed by hipcookFrom: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 7th December 2009)I'm rating this because it says it's inspired by the version in the Moosewood Cookbook (but the Moosewood version is the one I made). The recipes are nearly... | |
Stuffed Squash (with Apple Filling) reviewed by hipcookFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 7th December 2009)I'm giving this a slightly higher rating than I think it deserves, because I suspect I made an important (and negative) change to the recipe by using ricotta... |