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Insalata di Tonno e Patate -- Tuna & Potato Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: A Table in Tuscany (reviewed 1st July 2016)

A very nice salad. I served it on a lettuce-lined plate. The whole recipe, which should serve four, was a nice meal for two. Four only as a side or starter...
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Spicy Pan-Fried Cod reviewed by kaye16

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

Made a half recipe with lieu noir, which seems to be a distant cod relative. Pretty good and easy (and fast) enough to make. The instructions have mix...
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Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by Kestrel

From: Chinese Grandma (reviewed 30th June 2016)

My go to vinaigrette for green salads as well as grain salads. Easy to make, emulsifies well.
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Buttermilk French Toast reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th June 2016)

Loved the slightly tangy flavor and the custard like texture of this french toast. I added vanilla and used homemade bread that I dried slightly in the...
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Lemon Chicken Chickpea Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th June 2016)

This is really good soup--and easy! I trimmed and cut up the chicken and then let it sit for a bit in the spice mix while I heated oil in the pan. Then...
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Watermelonade reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 27th June 2016)

Watermelon, lime juice, honey and a pinch of salt. A very refreshing summer drink served over ice. I love watermelon and usually don't enjoy it altered...
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Swedish Pancakes with Blackberry Vanilla Jam reviewed by southerncooker

From: Honest Cooking (reviewed 27th June 2016)

I picked the berries late yesterday evening after I got home from work and made the jam at 3 AM this morning so it could chill before making the pancakes....
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Tomato Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 27th June 2016)

I am always on the lookout for new tomato pie recipes in the summer. Son, daughter and I love them. This one was fantastic. I did omit the onion since...
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Butter in a Blender reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 26th June 2016)

Made 1 generous cup butter with about a pint heavy cream. This came out sweet and luscious. I made mine in the food processor after the blender got "clogged"...
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Chicken thighs with balsamic vinegar reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 21st June 2016)

A really simple skillet recipe that takes about half an hour to make. Results are excellent. The only change I make is to use regular decent quality supermarket...
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Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 20th June 2016)

This was very good pimento cheese. We really enjoyed the smoked paprika and hot sauce in this one. It uses quiet a bit of pimentos to cheese and mayo ratio...
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Super Food Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 20th June 2016)

Christy Jordan created this copy cat Chick-Fil-A salad recipe and it was delicious. Loved the sunflower seeds in this one. I substituted dried cranberries...
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Cheesy Guacamole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 20th June 2016)

Daughter and I loved this. We've never had cheese in Guacamole but it was very good. All the other usual suspects - lime juice, avoacado, onion, tomato,...
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Blueberry Breakfast Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 18th June 2016)

This is decadent without being cloying or rich. I love the custard like center and the hint of sweet cinnamon crust on top (I put my cake under the broiler...
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Cannelloni with Minced Meat and Mushrooms / Cannelloni met gehakt en paddestoelen reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 16th June 2016)

This was really delicious! It's been quite a while since I've been wowed like this by a dish I made for the first time (well, it's been quite a while since...
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Chicken with Apricots, Chickpeas and Sweet Potato / Abrikozenkip met kikkererwten en zoete aardappel reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 16th June 2016)

It was quite nice, but it wasn't at all what was in the recipe. I forgot to buy sweet potatoes, so I simply omitted those; the dried apricots smelled off,...
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"Everything" Chicken Sandwich Melts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 15th June 2016)

This was excellent and all the chicken lovers in the family enjoyed it. I made Naan bread to serve it on since author suggest either that or lavash bread....
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Korean Gochujang Short Rib Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Honest Cooking (reviewed 14th June 2016)

A flavor party in your mouth - this dish hits all the right notes. Great flavors, good texture, and a bit on the spicy side. Don't omit the pickled onions!...
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Carrot, Parsnip, and Cabbage with Mustard Seeds (Mohren-Pastinak-Kohl-Genuse mit Senfkornern) reviewed by hipcook

From: The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites (reviewed 12th June 2016)

Not crazy about this one. I found that the mint took over and the parsley got lost. I also found the carrots dominated the cabbage. But it's a fast hot...
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Spicy Cajun Sausage, Peppers and Cabbage reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 7th June 2016)

Hubby and I loved this one. Instead of the red and green bell peppers called for I used some baby sweet peppers in red, yellow and orange. This was delicious....
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Perfect Granola reviewed by Barbara

From: How to cook the perfect ... Felicity Cloake (Guardian) (reviewed 6th June 2016)

This is great granola, but too sweet. I also found the coconut flakes toasted too much, so I've made the following adaptations: Use 75 ml of honey instead...
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Chicken on A Throne reviewed by jenncc

From: Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue (reviewed 6th June 2016)

Of course smoked chicken is delicious but I think the Superchicken Wing Rub (also from this book) makes it truly tasty.
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Thick and Rich Barbecue Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue (reviewed 6th June 2016)

This was a nice change from the Thin and Spicy Sauce I usually make from this book. Made it for chicken and it was great.
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Beef Bulgogi reviewed by hipcook

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors (reviewed 6th June 2016)

What a keeper of a recipe! It had never occurred to me that the rich, spicy taste of bulgogi came from a mere 30-minute marinade. My first attempt came...
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Beet Salad with Greens and Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 6th June 2016)

Roast the beets, marinate in a vinaigrette, toast nuts, sautee the greens very lightly (to wilting), and assemble with goat cheese. Very simple and delicious....
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Onion Tart reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 6th June 2016)

This was so good, even hubby enjoyed but kept calling it a dessert. I used vadalia onions. My store was out of fresh thyme so I used dried. Still delicious.
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Super Tuna Melts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 6th June 2016)

Made these for mine and daughter's lunch one Sunday. They were delicious. I did use shredded cheddar instead of sliced since that's what I had on hand....
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Cayenne-Candied Walnuts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 6th June 2016)

These were excellent on the salad on the same page, Butter Lettuce with Blue Cheese and ...... I did use pecans instead of walnuts since I had them on...
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Butter Lettuce with Blue Cheese and Cayenne-Candied Walnuts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 6th June 2016)

Daughter, hubby and I loved this salad. Hubby has problems with nuts so I omitted them in his. I used pecans instead of walnuts since we enjoy them so...
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Tangy Rhubarb Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 5th June 2016)

This pie is thickened with tapioca, and the proportions are perfect. Gave a pie with filling that held together without being glue-like. Excellent flavor,...
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Strawberry Basil Soda reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 4th June 2016)

This was a nice refreshing drink and a great way to use up some not quite in season strawberries. I don't use the full 2 tablespoons per glass and find...
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Plum and Peach Crisp reviewed by jenncc

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 3rd June 2016)

Loved the chunky topping and the hint of orange flower. This is a somewhat reduced fat recipe with half the butter being replaced by yogurt (I used Greek)...
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Fettuccine with Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Beard on Pasta (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

I'm not sure why zucchini got singled out for the titles, since there are also red bell peppers and tomatoes. Whatever, it was good. - Fresh pasta (my...
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Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

My favorite Cinnamon Rolls Recipe! Simple, and I love the cream cheese glaze. I usually make the night before then let them sit out about 90 minutes...
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Yukon Gold Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

Made for Mother's Day brunch and they were DELICIOUS! I took off a star because I had to add a lot of flour (well over a cup!) to make a workable dough....
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Simple Sicilian-Style Grilled Steak reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

This is an easy and delicious recipe for flank, hanger or skirt steak. The marinade/sauce is terrific! I used it on avocado, asparagus and thick slices...
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Avocado-topped Hot Dogs with Creamy Chipotle Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 30th May 2016)

My daughter and I enjoyed these. I'm usually a southern slaw dog type girl but these were fantastic. Avocado, tomato, cojita cheese, and a toasted grilled...
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Mexican Street Corn reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 30th May 2016)

We've made Mexican Street corn before and loved it. This version is fantastic too. In addition to Cotija cheese it also has Parmigiano-Reggiano. Instead...
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Basic Bulgogi reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 30th May 2016)

This was delicious, if not a tiny bit salty (even without salting the meat just before cooking). The recipe calls for marinating up to 8 hours, but that...
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The Best Pesto Recipe reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 29th May 2016)

This is an excellent (but basic) recipe for pesto. The flavors are enhanced by the method, not the particular ingredients- the author uses the mortar...
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Hominy Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 28th May 2016)

These were soft, delicious and perfect for tacos. Definitely a more corn forward flavor and more pliable than my regular corn tortillas. Minus one star...
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Chinese Dry-Fried Green Beans reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th May 2016)

This was a great simple side for a Chinese Mapo Tofu dish. I halved the recipe and added some shiitake mushrooms.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Quick Jam reviewed by kaye16

From: Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons (reviewed 26th May 2016)

Having rhubarb and strawberries in house and inspired by @southerncooker's review, I changed my plans and made this jam instead. A definite hit and a definite...
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White Trash Panini reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey: Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth (reviewed 26th May 2016)

Oh my this was so good. This is a recipe I made for Cook the Book where we cook virtually with a cookbook author. It's a facebook group run by Jenni Field...
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Grilled Chicken Breast with Chimichurri Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Seriously Simple: Easy Recipes for Creative Cooks (reviewed 26th May 2016)

I made this recipe for a Cook the Book event on Facebook. I checked the book out from my library. The chicken marinates for a mere 30 minutes but is very...
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Noodle Salad with Chicken and Chili-Scallion Oil reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd May 2016)

I am giving this one an extra star which I am sure it would garner if I had followed the recipe. I was short on several things and messed up the sauce...
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Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd May 2016)

Wonderful pancakes! I made them gluten free using Bob's Red Mill 1 for 1 Baking Flour. The texture is perfect - light, fluffy, moist and tender. I added...
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Artichoke Tartlets reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 23rd May 2016)

Made these for mine and daughters lunch. I still haven't been able to find fresh artichokes so I used some canned artichokes hearts from Trader Joes....
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Sriracha Caesar Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 23rd May 2016)

This was fantastic on the Caesar Salad from page 64 but would be good on other salads as well.
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Sriracha Caesar Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 23rd May 2016)

Hubby, daughter and I loved this spicy version of a Caesar Salad. The toasts were fantastic and daughter and I thought we could eat them as a snack instead...
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Chicken, Coconut and Cashew Nut Curry reviewed by friederike

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

Very strangely flat. The house smelled of curry for at least a week, but unfortunately, we weren't able to taste that. Are our spices too old? If the flavours...
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No-fuss Shepherd's Pie reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

We used beef mince instead of lamb (does that make it a Milkmaid's Pie?), and about 2/3 of a can of tomatoes, as I had run out of tomato concentrate. We...
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Breaded Sautéed Cauliflower reviewed by friederike

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

Very similar but quite a bit nicer than the sautéed (or boiled?) cauliflower with a layer of breadcrumbs that I used to eat as a kid. Unfortunately, quite...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Quick Jam reviewed by southerncooker

From: Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

I've been wanting to make this ever since I won this book when it first came out. I finally got some rhubarb and make it. Delicious. I got three 1/2 pints...
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Curried Chicken & Broccoli Casserole reviewed by kaye16

From: Seasoned Cooking (reviewed 19th May 2016)

Easy. Not bad, but nothing to try again. I made a half recipe with skinless thighs rather than than boneless, skinless chicken breasts. My broccoli was...
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Flaky, Buttery Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 18th May 2016)

To be fair I have to give this 4 stars - I did not have all the proper ingredients and though they did come out good they were not as tasty as some other...
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Homemade Saltine Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: The Wooden Spoon Bread Book (reviewed 18th May 2016)

These come together quickly and taste terrific. They stay crisp and go with just about anything - sweet or savory. I may like this recipe better than...
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Sauteed Greens with Cannellini Beans and Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 18th May 2016)

Really enjoyed this simple dish. I did cook up a batch of dried beans rather than using canned, and used lemon juice instead of sherry vinegar.
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Double Chocolate Black Bean Muffins reviewed by kalamansi

From: Veggie and the Beast (reviewed 17th May 2016)

My family likes these chocolatey muffins; I wish I'd known about this recipe last fall when I needed to make something vegan and allergy-friendly for...
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John's Tuscan Brick Chicken with Chared Lemonds reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 17th May 2016)

While I did remember to use lemon zest in the marinade I forgot to char some lemons along with the chicken. Despite that fact this chicken was amazing....
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Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 17th May 2016)

I made a half recipe of this for hubby and me. We loved it. It called for three eggs in whole recipe, in half recipe I used one and it worked fine. The...
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apple-cranberry crisp reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 15th May 2016)

crunchy topping included nuts, a nice touch. It had a good balance of cinnamon and nutmeg. The filling was really nice - with apples and raisins. The...
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Tomato & Roasted Garlic Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 15th May 2016)

This was an amazing flavored soup - and prepared with canned tomatoes so OK for any season. Two types of garlic - roasted and fresh (sauteed) - added...
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Garlic & Ginger Green Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 15th May 2016)

Crunchy, sharp-flavored, and vinegary - these are a perfect complement to a meat-heavy meal.
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Guacamole with Fried Tostones reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 15th May 2016)

Terrific guacamole, and twice-fried plantains, with generous salt, for dipping. Oh my but this was great. This was prepared for our cookbook club....
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Banana Pudding Filled Cupcakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 11th May 2016)

While these were very good didn't enjoy them as much as I do banana pudding. They were hard to eat but still delicious.
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Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Ranch Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 11th May 2016)

Made this for daughter, son and my Mother's day supper. Son ate his without the avocado and corn. Daughter and I though this was delicious. Loved the dressing.
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John's Breakfast Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 11th May 2016)

These are similar to McMuffins. Homemade sausage and some siracha to spice them up a bit. Very good.
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Almond Macaroons reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 10th May 2016)

These are very good but would be so much easier to make if the amount of almonds were by weight rather than volume. And one tablespoon of dough makes...
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Lemon Curd reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th May 2016)

Smooth and delicious without dragging out the double boiler or strainer! All ingredients go straight into the pot and comes out creamy and smooth. Love...
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Simple Beef Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Best of Electric Crockery Cooking (reviewed 4th May 2016)

Indeed this is a simple curry, very typical of 60s&70s, I think. Onion and garlic sautéed, then beef cubes added with curry powder. All into the crockpot...
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Spicy Italian Sausage Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 2nd May 2016)

While this was very good we thought the sausage a bit over powering. It calls for half ground beef and half spicy Italian sausage. I couldn't find the...
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Chrissy's Mac and Cheese with Cheesy Garlic Bread Crumbs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 2nd May 2016)

This mac and cheese is super cheesy from three cheeses. I used Comte instead of the Swiss or Gruyere since I had that on hand. Other two cheeses were cheddar...
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Il Buco-Style Kale Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 2nd May 2016)

Daughter loved this one but I thought it a bit on the tart side. I did enjoy it though as long as I got a bite with one of the homemade croutons. Couldn't...
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Broccolli, Chickpea Pita Sandwiches reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 30th April 2016)

This sandwich was a good solid pick, but somehow not as exciting as I expected it to be. The name should also say "avocado" because you spread mashed...
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Garlic-Roasted Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 30th April 2016)

While this bacon was very good with the eggs and burst tomatoes from page 16 it does leave you with morning garlic breath.
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Cheesy Cheeseless Scrambled Eggs with Burst Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 30th April 2016)

I normally only enjoy soft scrambled eggs. Well these are far from soft scrambled since you stir them for 12 to 14 minutes. It seems to work with the cream...
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Easy Hamburger Stroganoff reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Bite (reviewed 30th April 2016)

Loved this stroganoff. Fairly quick and easy for a work night supper. Loved the mushrooms in this. The beef broth and brown gravy as well as the cream...
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Waffled Falafel reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th April 2016)

Flavors were good and it definitely fulfilled my falafel cravings without the messy frying. The only trouble was getting the waffles to hold together....
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Angel Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 25th April 2016)

I had never had Angel biscuits before but came across them during my quest for a "high rise" biscuit. The yeast definitely helped provide the lift I was...
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Seviyan ki Kheer--Vermicelli Pudding reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Think I may have nailed this finally after trying the recipe multiple times. The trick is to use her timings for the cooking exactly. It will still be...
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Ground Meat with Peas (Kheema matar) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Made this for the second time this evening. Both time have been with beef. Tonight I made the whole recipe and three of us finished it. Quite easy to...
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1 Dozen Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Tasted like the classic "bakery-style" chocolate chip cookie I grew up with. Not fancy but delicious. I skimped a bit on the chocolate chips and added...
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Best Chocolate Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Love the concept of this book and so far the recipes have been pretty reliable. This made 3 moist, delicious cupcakes - not "fudgey" nor too sweet. I...
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Root Beer Baked Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 25th April 2016)

While these were good they were not our favorite way to make baked beans but glad we tried them. They look amazing in the photo in the magazine and mine...
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Pecans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Good broccoli salad that you can make ahead and store in fridge. I used a Fuji apple instead of red delicious and I couldn't find smoked cheddar. Had planned...
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BLT Macaroni Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Delicious take on the BLT. Macaroni, bacon, grape tomatoes, I used multi-colored cherry ones, romaine lettuce, sour cream, mayo, spices and vinegar.
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Beer-Marinated Chicken Drumsticks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Think beer can chicken without the can. The chicken is marinated in spices and beer for at least 8 hours. I did mine a bit longer than that. Marinade is...
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Vanilla Cheesecakes with Fresh Strawberry Compote reviewed by southerncooker

From: Le French Oven (reviewed 25th April 2016)

We enjoyed these very much but some of the family missed having a crust. The compote was super sweet but worked well when eaten with the cake and a fresh...
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Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

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

This potato salad was a bit different than mine which we all love. I only use mayo with the potatoes, onions, eggs and dill pickles. Son and hubby don't...
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Roasted Jalapeno and Chorizo Queso reviewed by southerncooker

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

While this is an appetizer I took a hint from Chrissy and served it as our supper. Hubby, son and I all enjoyed. It was on the spicy side though and I...
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Rachel's Very Beginner's Cream Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Southern Biscuits (reviewed 25th April 2016)

I know people have had success with this recipe (also listed on Leite's Culinaria website) but mine were kinda plain and did not raise to any great heights....
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Busty Yogurt Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Southern Biscuits (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Loved the tangy flavor from the yogurt! The texture was good and they got nice a crisp around the edges but didn't "triple in size" unfortunately.
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Almond Cake with Cardamom and Pistachio reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 24th April 2016)

This is a fantastic cake! Be warned that it will rise a fair bit (or at least it did at my mile-high elevation). I split out a bit of batter for an additional...
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Banana Bread Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Minimalist Baker (reviewed 22nd April 2016)

This is delicious - crisp, clumpy and sweet! I did decrease the sweetener by a couple tablespoons because I used honey which always packs a sweeter punch...
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Potato and Leek Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 22nd April 2016)

Very, very nice in taste, BUT: - we made half a recipe as a side dish for the two of us (three including baby, but normally that doesn't really matter),...
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Grilled Salmon with Sage reviewed by friederike

From: The New York Times (reviewed 22nd April 2016)

Hm. The salmon tasted nice, but that was because it was salmon. We hardly tasted the marinade at all (and definitely not the sage in the marinade), and...
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Spiced Red Lentils with Yoghurt, Coriander and Sesame reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 22nd April 2016)

@ bunyip, if you read this, could you do me a favour and check the recipe in your edition? See below. Thanks! === Not the very best I've eaten. In fact,...
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Carrot Soup with Ginger and Lemon reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 21st April 2016)

This was good and a cinch to throw together. My husband liked it more than I did, but with a dash of cayenne I did enjoyed it.
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Mum's Chicken Curry reviewed by kateq

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 20th April 2016)

Delicious! I used chicken breasts and one jalapeno (what I had on hand), otherwise followed the recipe. I thought it was very easy and really really good.
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