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Los Tios Mexican Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos (reviewed 14th August 2016)

Summer Succotash reviewed by southerncooker

From: Mastering The Art of Southern Vegetables (reviewed 14th August 2016)

Loved this one. Daughter is watching her carbs so instead of two ears of corn I upped the amount of squash and used both yellow and zucchini. Didn't get...
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Blank Ice Cream Base reviewed by jenncc

From: Ice Cream Adventures: More Than 100 Deliciously Different Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2016)

This is a creamy, delicious, egg-free ice cream base. I added cinnamon and vanilla to the basic recipe allowing it to steep for 30 minutes or so. Then,...
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Chai Masala Spice Mix (Chai nu Masalo) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I have adapted ithe masala a bit by adding nutmeg to the spice mix, but since apparently every Indian family has its own preferred mix, this seems perfectly...
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The Perfect Masala Chai reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I'm getting addicted to a cup or two of chai in the evening as a result of this recipe. I have adapted ithe masala a bit by adding nutmeg to the spice...
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Fish in a Cilantro, Coconut and Mint Parcel reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I made this dish with cod, but found the coconut coriander chutney overwhelmed the fish somewhat. I think it would be better with an oily fish like salmon...
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Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Curry (Ringra Tametar nu Shaak) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I usually turn to bhaigan bharta for an Indian eggplant recipe, but this has now gone into regular rotation because it is delicious and does not require...
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Slow-Cooked Red Pepper and Paneer Curry (Karahi Paneer) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

This is the Indian cousin of piperade, that Basque dish of stewed peppers. It's an easy dish to make, except for frying the paneer. This never seems to...
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Pomegranate and Fennel Seed Poha (Daram Anna Valiary Pawa) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

This is the first recipe I've made using poha, or flattened rice. It is the Indian version of instant rice, cooking in about 5 minutes, but so much better! ...
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Cilantro Chutney (Lilli Chutney) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I've made this chutney using roasted unsalted peanuts and another time with some ground almonds that needed using up. I've also used lime juice instead...
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Fingerling Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Mastering The Art of Southern Vegetables (reviewed 13th August 2016)

Loved this. I used the optional choice of adding bacon but didn't use the option of adding fresh herbs but bet those would have been good to. I couldn't...
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Blondies for Two reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 12th August 2016)

Not quit as rich and gooey as other blondie recipes and they were a bit thinner than the CI recipe or Homesick Texan. These were made to go into a batch...
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Granola Crusted Nuts reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 10th August 2016)

These are addictive! I cut back on the brown sugar a bit and added a couple tablespoons maple syrup to help the granola stick better to the pecans. I...
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A Two-Egg Masala Omelette reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 9th August 2016)

An omelette with Indian flavors (black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, shallots, tomatoes, cayenne, and cilantro). Can hardly go wrong.
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Cucumber Salad, North Indian Style reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Easy to make, a nice salad, a bit different from your usually cucumber salad, with a "dressing" of S&P, lemon juice, cayenne, and chopped mint.
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Chocolate Sorbet reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Who'd believe this is a sorbet? So rich! So delicious. Even better with a smidge of cream poured over. Used only ~150g sugar (sucre de canne), since Lebovitz's...
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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon-Tarragon Butter Baste reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Very good chicken. Good instructions for the grilling. As suggested, marinated the chicken first with Basic White Wine Marinade for Chicken and Fish.
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Basic White Wine Marinade for Chicken and Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Very good marinade. I couldn't get mine to ignite to burn off alcohol. Oh well.
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King's Hawaiian Bread (Copycat) reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 9th August 2016)

As many of the reviews on the site state, this is not as sweet as King's Hawaiian which is probably why I decided to try it. I was looking for a "canvas"...
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Simple Oven Roasted Corn reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 9th August 2016)

This is more of a method of cooking than a recipe- that said it is an easy, delicious way to prepare corn.
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Sauteed Grated Carrots reviewed by southerncooker

From: Mastering The Art of Southern Vegetables (reviewed 8th August 2016)

I was in need of a vegetable side and realized I had all the ingredients on hand for this. Daughter and I loved it. Grated carrots, salt, and pepper, sauteed...
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Stuffed Cheeseburger Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2016)

These were very good I made them for our supper. Uses Parker House style frozen rolls. Pickles, ketchup, mustard, cheddar cheese and browned hamburger...
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Banjo Pickers – The sandwich that’ll make you sing! reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 8th August 2016)

We enjoyed this one. Kinda like a reuben in a way. I used smoked sausage instead of keilbasa and the option of jalapenos instead of banana peppers. Also...
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Nana's Hoop Cheese Mac & Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2016)

While this was very good and we love hoop cheese the cheese didn't melt good. Maybe it was because I got sharp cheddar hoop cheese which is what they had...
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Butterscotch Brownies reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 7th August 2016)

These are DECADENT! Gooey and delicious with brown sugar and butter toasted pecans. I did not have a 9-inch pan so made them in my 8-inch and added 10...
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Oat Porridge Sourdough reviewed by jenncc

From: Tartine Book No. 3: Modern Ancient Classic Whole (reviewed 6th August 2016)

This is a lovely loaf of bread - moist with a tender crumb and a wonderful flavor. I followed the recipe closely, however there are many great tips on...
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Oat Porridge Sourdough reviewed by jenncc

From: The Perfect Loaf (reviewed 6th August 2016)

I can't help but owe part of my success with this tricky loaf to this website. With this very helpful guide I produced a delicious and beautiful bread....
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Tartine Sourdough Country Loaf reviewed by jenncc

From: The Perfect Loaf (reviewed 6th August 2016)

This website proved VERY helpful when making both this loaf and Tartine's Oat Porridge Loaf. Excellent bread!
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Salmon with Lime-Hoisin Glaze with Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 4th August 2016)

Actually, 5 from me and 4 from DH. The salmon and glaze (of hoisin, lime juice, and grated garlic) are easy and terrific. Very tasty. For the salad,...
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Spicy Fig Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 4th August 2016)

Nice bread, but missing, I think, eggs--I added two and can't imagine how the bread would be without them. Makes enough for a nice fat loaf and two mini...
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Flaked Almond Tuna Salad reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 3rd August 2016)

This turned out pretty well. I didn't have kelp granules, so I added dulse flakes. It tasted good, I don't know that it lent a fishy taste. I should try...
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Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs reviewed by hipcook

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 31st July 2016)

I used this as a marinade for beef, and it was a big hit. I agree with kaye16; it's a little too salty. (I fixed it by adding yogurt and lemon but next...
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Sourdough Pasta reviewed by jenncc

From: The Fresh Loaf (reviewed 31st July 2016)

Nice sturdy semolina pasta made with my sourdough starter. Held up well in water and to sauce and was very easy to work with.
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Fresh Corn Carbonara reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 30th July 2016)

Loved this take on carbonara! Fresh corn is used in place of the usual eggs to create a luxurious sauce. I lightened mine a bit by using half and half...
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Roasted EggplantSalad with Smoked Almonds & Goat Cheese reviewed by jenncc

From: thekitchn.com (reviewed 30th July 2016)

This was very easy and very tasty. Roasted eggplant with a a slightly smokey dressing, almonds (I used toasted unsalted almond slivers) and goat cheese...
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Basque Chicken with Peas reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 30th July 2016)

My this was good! I was afraid the seasoning would be bland (I did add extra garlic and was generous with s&p) but it was just fine. I was also concerned...
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Peach Cobbler reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Together: Recipes and Recollections (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Very yummy. - No bourbon in house; I used brandy instead. (Pineau might have been nice.) - Only 1/4cup sugar for the filling. - We got six piggy servings...
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Lamb Kebabs reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Good stuff. I did mince the garlic cloves, rather than crush them. Rather than baking meatballs, I made patties and we bbq'd them.
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Sour Cream and Yoghurt Dressing / Rahm-Joghurt-Dressing reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Very nice dressing that goes well with butterhead lettuce. The only caveat is that it produces a lot of dressing, and you won't need that much, unless...
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Gennaro's Fish Spaghetti reviewed by friederike

From: Jamie Oliver's FoodTube (reviewed 29th July 2016)

I groaned when I asked DH if he had any idea what to eat this week, and in return he presented me with a video. A video! How useful is that when you're...
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Tomato Fish Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

Easy and tasty.
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Bombay Chicken Masala reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

Good stuff. Easy.
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Onion Bhajiyas reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

The major problem with this recipe is that it calls for too much salt. That 2 tsps should probably be 1/2 or maybe 3/4 tsps. (I reduced to 1 tsp and they...
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Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 28th July 2016)

This is an excellent recipe for the grill. I marinated the loin overnight and served with grilled peaches and fennel.
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Creamy Spinach Lasagna / Romige spinazielasagne reviewed by friederike

From: AH (reviewed 26th July 2016)

Very delicious! My MIL made this last night, and it was really good! She's considering mixing the mascarpone with the meat sauce directly because she had...
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Spareribs / Dicke Rippe gegrillt reviewed by friederike

From: Marions Kochbuch (reviewed 26th July 2016)

I can't believe I've never reviewed this dish! This is the sparerib recipe we usually make, and it's really delicious. You'll need to marinate the meat...
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Mutter Paneer reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 25th July 2016)

(I'm unsure if this is meant as a main or a side. I served a full recipe as a main, over plain rice. Two of us could eat it all. It would have served three...
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Paneer reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 25th July 2016)

Um, find another recipe. Madhur Jaffrey's paneer works. This recipe says it makes 5oz of paneer; mine weighed in less than 4oz.
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Godfather Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 25th July 2016)

This was an easy week night meal. Browned ground beef added to cooked egg noodles, spaghetti sauce, cream cheese, and sour cream. Toss in a baking dish...
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Mississippi Roast reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 25th July 2016)

Delicious and easy work night meal. All were placed in slow cooker, returned home to a nice meal. I used it to make toasted roast beef sandwiches with...
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Chinese Chicken Salad with Crispy Wonton Skins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 25th July 2016)

Daughter and I loved this version of Chinese chicken salad. The fried wonton strips really added a nice crunch and taste to the salad. I love that it uses...
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Chettinad Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Very good. Onions and chicken thigh meat in a tasty sauce. Next time I'll coarsely chop the garlic cloves instead of just crushing them as instructed.
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Kheer reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Reasonably good taste. Poor texture, poor instructions. - I used basmati rice, rather than jasmine, since that's what I keep in-house and I didn't think...
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Seviyan reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Made this quite some time ago (2008, didn't realize I'd had this book that long). My notes say ... Tasty but too thick. Covered cooking was 3x 5min. Might...
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Naan reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

I was curious about how you can turn out a 30-minute naan. The answer is that you can't. This recipe takes a minimum of an hour. And, while the result...
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Kitcheree reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Maybe meant as a side? We had it for dinner Should be made with rice and moong dal. I thought I had moong dal on the shelf, but it turned out to be chana...
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Broccoli Sabzi reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Good. I covered the broc while it was cooking and finally added a bit of water for the last minutes to help the broccoli cook it since the pan seemed a...
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Jeera Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

These were a hit. If you have everything ready (potatoes boiled, flavorings prepped), they finish up quite easily at the last minute. Vijayakrar says...
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Fish Mollee reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Quite good and very easy to make. Used cod. (Shrimp can also be used used.) N.B.: There is an error in the ingredient list, which says only "4 fresh green...
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Salmon in Banana Leaves reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

We really enjoyed this one. No banana leaves; parchment paper works fine. Salmon fillet, topped with cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, red chiles, ground...
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Kashmiri Lamb Chops reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Cooked these under the broiler. Delicious. They'd probably be good on the grilled on the barbecue too.
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Seekh Kebabs reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

These were pretty tasty, if a bit dry. - I had only 350g of ground beef (rather than 400g) and made only eight kebabs (rather than twelve). Even with...
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Tandoori Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Good enough, but nothing very "tandoori" here.
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Kachumber reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

A really nice salad. Needs to be made a bit ahead of time so the flavors settle down. Nothing particularly "Indian" tasting. Would be good as a side for...
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Gujariti Carrot Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Ok, but Madhur jaffery's Gujerati Carrot Salad is better. Honey not needed.
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Cauliflower Relish reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

We didn't like this much at all. - The cauliflower should be in bite-sized pieces. For a relish? I think it should be pretty well chopped up, not bite-sized....
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Mango Cinnamon Crisp reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd July 2016)

I went to make this, thinking I'd defrosted most of a sack of frozen mango slices. Turns out it was something else, but I did have a small number of slices...
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Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd July 2016)

Really good sandwiches that travel well. Add some basil leaves to make it even better. I use roasted red peppers from a jar.
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Focaccia di Recco reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 22nd July 2016)

This is an excellent recipe - thorough directions and worth the effort. Not like a typical focaccia, this is 2 layers of paper thin dough with cheese...
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Ratatouillaise reviewed by kateq

From: Ann Mah (reviewed 20th July 2016)

A brilliant fusion of bolognese and ratatouille--and just as the farmers' market is brimming with all the vegetables. It's basically a two pot dish, with...
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Starter-Along Sourdough Pizza reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 20th July 2016)

Made this with active sourdough discard. It is a three day process but not at all complicated or involved. The crust was crisp on the bottom and chewy...
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Best Last-Minute Roast Chicken reviewed by jenncc

From: My Recipes (reviewed 18th July 2016)

Not sure why this is considered a "last minute" recipe since it takes longer than my regular roast chicken due to the seasoning paste....but it is delicious!...
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Cilantro Chutney Chicken (Lilli Chatni Anna Murghi Kari) reviewed by kateq

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 18th July 2016)

I thought this was very good--but I think sawdust covered with this Chutney would probably be delicious. I was sorry that I followed instructions and...
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Cilantro Chutney (Lilli Chutney) reviewed by kateq

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 18th July 2016)

This is SO good. I made it as a component of Cilantro Chutney Chicken (reviewed separately) and immediately became addicted. I have since used it on...
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Peperonata with Ricotta Crostoni reviewed by kateq

From: The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria (reviewed 18th July 2016)

This is a bit of a riff on the classic--in that sauteing stove-top is followed by a stint in the oven. Onions, garlic, bell peppers are sauteed. Oregano...
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Cheesy Hamburger Skillet reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 17th July 2016)

This is an excellent version of homemade hamburger helper. The brown gravy mix gives it a nice flavor. The cheesiness comes from Cheddar Cheese soup and...
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Baked Spaghetti reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 17th July 2016)

Delicious version of baked spaghetti. Hubby, son and I all loved this one. Cream cheese, mozzarella, ground beef, onion, and spaghetti sauce topped thin...
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Szechwan Carrot Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th July 2016)

Delicious! I did use a salted/less sweet peanut butter, a bit more ginger and swapped the milk with coconut milk.
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Best Baked Spinach reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th July 2016)

Really enjoyed this dish. It is not a light dish but certainly less heavy than many recipes.
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Yogurt Panna Cotta with Walnuts and Honey reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th July 2016)

Really enjoyed this topped with walnuts, strawberries and a little honey. The texture was smooth and light. Repeated for breakfast with granola and berries.
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Lentils and Rice (mujaddarah) reviewed by jenncc

From: Lebanese Mountain Cookery (reviewed 14th July 2016)

This is very similar to my families recipe and I love it. I used short grain brown rice (my grandmother would surely disapprove) but thought it came out...
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Spicy Cornmeal Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques (reviewed 12th July 2016)

Really enjoyed these! This is a crisp cracker with a hint of spice that holds up well to toppings and dips. I love the ease of rolling the dough into...
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Vanilla Peanut Butter Chunk and Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Edible Perspective (reviewed 10th July 2016)

This is a delicious coconut milk based ice cream. I followed this recipe closely but used a different technique in the layering of the ice cream, chunks...
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Tex-Mex Mole reviewed by jenncc

From: The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos (reviewed 9th July 2016)

This by no means stands up to REAL mole, made with five times the ingredients and a bigger time commitment. However this made a fine gravy for my chicken...
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Chile-Lime Pork reviewed by kaye16

From: Better Homes & Gardens Recipes (reviewed 9th July 2016)

Really good pork tenderloin (varkenshaas), marinated, then bbq'd. Easy and delicious.
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KImchi Fried Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 8th July 2016)

Loved this! Didn't add the Spam but next time I may add a little pork belly or even bacon. I used short grain brown rice.
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Coconut Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 8th July 2016)

Pretty good, and good for using up that extra bit of coconut milk leftover from another course.
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Spiced Beets reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 8th July 2016)

This jumped to the top of the queue as a favorite. We can get 500g vacuum-packed packages of cooked beets, which I used for a whole recipe. Might use...
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Tamarind and Date Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 8th July 2016)

Easy and really yummy. I tasted at some point and added more tamarind, since I thought more of that nice sour taste was needed to balance the sweet of...
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Roasted Pepper Relish with Olives, Capers, and Rosemary reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart (reviewed 6th July 2016)

I used this for some Seared Fish Steaks (swordfish) and we quite liked it. The recipe doesn't say, but I chopped my rosemary leaves pretty small, since...
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Grilled Jerk Chicken reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th July 2016)

This is a terrific marinade - spicy with the warm flavors of cinnamon, allspice and a kick of habanero (or scotch bonnet), but not overwhelming. I used...
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Cannellini Beans with Garlic and Sage reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th July 2016)

Simple and tasty! The recipe suggests discarding the garlic but don't do it! It is wonderful spread onto toast or incorporated back into the final dish...
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Sausages with White Beans in Tomato Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th July 2016)

This was a simple and satisfying dish. I also added the garlic that was used in the preparation of the white beans back into the dish, as well as a few...
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Shrimp and Creamed Corn Grits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 4th July 2016)

Daughter and I loved this one. The creamed corn grits were delicious. I'd never thought to add corn to grits but it was amazing. I used heirloom baby tomatoes...
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Creamed Corn reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 4th July 2016)

This was very good creamed corn. I saved a cup so I cold make the shrimp and creamed corn grits from the same issue. I also have enough left over to hopefully...
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Vanilla Apricot Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes From Our Kitchen (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Wonderful tart! The pastry cream is perfect- custard like and not too sweet, the crust is delicate, flakey and delicious, and the beautiful tart measures...
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Aztec "Hot" Chocolate Ice Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Very very good. Very lush and chocolate-y. We both like things hot, so I added the full 3tsp of chipotle powder. Maybe too much -- only 2tsp next time....
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Jeera Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Very good rice. This may become my standard rice dish. Half recipe was a generous serving for two.
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Shrimp with Curry Leaves and Fenugreek reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Very tasty recipe, and fast. Made half recipe, with half of most spice, but a whole red chile. The result was not challenging. Served with Jeera Rice.
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Lime Pickle reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 2nd July 2016)

Have put this together; now waiting 10 days for results. - Makes "1 jar" it says. This is a mightily big jar. Ten limes in sixths fills most of the largest...
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