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Ultimate Fish Cakes reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 16th January 2016)

These held together well (in contrast to our last attempt at fish cakes), but the portion sizes were quite small - it looked more like a large appetizer...
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Salmon and Broccoli Bake reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 16th January 2016)

It was quite bland, but not quite as bad as I had feared. I thought it was an interesting idea to use a Bechamel in a casserole, but that didn't necessarily...
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My Favorite Challah reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 16th January 2016)

This is the classic. I make it often and it never fails. It's also a perfect base for challah variations such as Ms. Nathan's Onion Poppy Seed Rolls....
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Onion Poppy Seed Rolls reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 16th January 2016)

Great rolls! At first I thought raw onions sounded wrong, but trusting Joan Nathan, I went with it. Absolutely terrific! Not being concerned with whether...
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Roasted Goat with Mountain Herbs and Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 15th January 2016)

Easy and very tasty. Last year I bought a forequarter and hindquarter of goat last year on sale. Unfortunately I got the wrong one out of the freezer...
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Baharat reviewed by kateq

From: Balaboosta (reviewed 14th January 2016)

As I was putting this together and realizing how much it made, I was really hoping I'd like it. Well, happily, I love it. I made it as an ingredient...
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Chickpea Fries with Yogurt Dipping Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 14th January 2016)

These are addictive! Crispy outside, soft and tender inside these have a nice flavor and go with many different things. I have had them alongside soup...
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Classic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 13th January 2016)

Though I am not a fan of mashed potatoes, my daughter (now 17) is a big fan. I used this recipe to surprise her - the recipe is basic, and the comments...
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Trout Fillets with Streaky Bacon and Flaked Almonds reviewed by hipcook

From: Kevin Dundon (reviewed 13th January 2016)

Exceptionally good technique for trout - perfectly done, wrapped in crispy bacon, and not a hint of sticking to the pan. I'll be returning to this many...
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Danish Almond Tea Ring reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Scandinavian Classic Baking (reviewed 12th January 2016)

Like a cinnamon roll, but so much better with an almond paste filling. I prepared this for my family for Christmas morning. It turned out as pretty as...
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Norwegian Toscakake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Scandinavian Classic Baking (reviewed 12th January 2016)

Almond cake - very light with 4 beaten egg whites, and a broiled layer of almonds with buttery caramel. This was prepared by my son for my birthday. ...
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Vegan Mushroom Rosemary Stroganoff reviewed by vanessaveg

From: One Ingredient Chef (reviewed 11th January 2016)

I had been looking for a vegan stroganoff to make for Xmas. Most of the ones I could find in my cookbooks featured red or green peppers, which I am not...
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Pizza Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Gluten-Free Flour Power: Bringing Your Favorite Foods Back to the Table (reviewed 11th January 2016)

Though this is a sticky, messy dough I found it to be one of the better GF pizza crusts I have made. The instructions for shaping the dough are a little...
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Fresh Mozzarella reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 10th January 2016)

This is a detailed protocol for making Mozzarella. It has useful step-by-step instructions, and turns out delicious cheese. Note - when taking the temperature...
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One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 10th January 2016)

Daughter made this for us at her house for lunch. It's all made in one pan including cooking the pasta. It was delicious.
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Garlic Shiitake Mushrooms and Green Beans reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Betty Goes Vegan: 500 Classic Recipes for the Modern Family (reviewed 10th January 2016)

I love shiitake mushrooms, but this recipe was just ok for me. On the plus side, every recipe in this book has exceptional instructions, and complex flavors. Equipment...
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Chocolate Bread Pudding reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Baking (reviewed 10th January 2016)

This isn't an every day recipe, there are a number of steps and it's rather involved. I made this for Christmas dinner. The recipe calls for white bread...
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Cumin-spiced Carrots reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Keep It Vegan: Over 100 Simple, Healthy & Delicious Dishes (reviewed 10th January 2016)

This cookbook has beautiful pictures for every recipe, and clear instructions. This recipe, however, was too sweet for my palate, and I didn't care for...
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Maple Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free) reviewed by jenncc

From: Gluten-Free Flour Power: Bringing Your Favorite Foods Back to the Table (reviewed 10th January 2016)

The flavor of these cookies were very good and I think I really like this gluten free flour blend, however, I had to add more flour and oats after the...
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Pumpkin Chili reviewed by innocentfront

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 9th January 2016)

Easy to make, quick, and yummy. The pumpkin really adds a little something special.
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Sweet Potato, Squash, and Black Bean Enchiladas reviewed by innocentfront

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 9th January 2016)

Required a bit of chopping and three pots/pans but was very tasty! I would definitely make this again for a filling and delicious meal.
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Gimbap reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Maangchi - Cooking Korean (reviewed 9th January 2016)

Some people call this "korean sushi" - its similar in that Nori is used to make a roll that contains sushi rice. But the rice isn't prepared with vinegar,...
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Creamed Spinach reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 8th January 2016)

This is such a wonderful version of creamed spinach. I love the stuff but the idea of consuming all that heavy cream and butter puts me off. And here is...
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Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network Magazine (reviewed 7th January 2016)

This is one son, hubby and I all agreed was delicious. Quick and easy to make but we disagree that it would serve 8 more like 4. I served it with wilted...
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Golden Rice Pie with Spinach Filling reviewed by kateq

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 6th January 2016)

I confess--sorry, Mollie, but I cooked the rice in chicken broth and added shredded chicken to the filling. I also halved the recipe and still had more...
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Thyme Bread (Khubs Zatar) reviewed by kateq

From: Flatbreads & Flavors: A Baker's Atlas (reviewed 6th January 2016)

The first time I made these was in Bread Class and I left for home with 6 still warm little breads. On the thirty minute drive home, my friend and I ate...
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Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 4th January 2016)

Half recipe for two people. Yummy chicken bits, a trifle salty we thought, but that's easy to fix next time. Suspect it would work find with breasts if...
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Family-Favorite Chili Mac reviewed by southerncooker

From: Gooseberry Patch Everyday One-Dish Meals: 260 easy, satisfying recipes for every weeknight! (reviewed 4th January 2016)

Usually when I make chili mac I don't bother with a recipe but decided to try this one and daughter and I really enjoyed it. Even though the book is called...
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Matcha Green Tea Panna Cotta with Black Sesame Brittle reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Little Epicurean (reviewed 4th January 2016)

My son is a panna cotta expert - he made this recipe but cut the gelatin in half (it turned out very good - but might still need a biit less gelatin),...
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White on White Buttermilk Cake with Jack Daniels Buttercream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country's Rather Sweet Bakery & Cafe (reviewed 4th January 2016)

Finding myself with leftover buttermilk and egg whites I went looking for a way to put them to a good use. I found this recipe in Rebecca Rather's book...
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Purple-hull peas and mustard greens in smoky potlikker reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 4th January 2016)

I prepare black-eyed peas every year for new years day, and so when this recipe hit the NYT web site, I was excited to try something new. I couldn't find...
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Rich Chicken Stock reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food Network (reviewed 3rd January 2016)

I've read about roasting bones or meat prior to making a broth, and finally did it. I basically followed these instructions, using chicken necks. Roasted...
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Quicker Cinnamon Buns reviewed by kateq

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 3rd January 2016)

These are good, though not nearly as good as the real thing (slow-rise yeast dough), but for buns that can be on the plate in about 90 minutes, they're...
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Honey-Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 3rd January 2016)

Delicious cake. We went with halved pears (much easier to turn)and we loved the way they looked. Only problem with the recipe is the instruction to let...
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New Year's Pot Pies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 3rd January 2016)

This was from the magazine's Healthier helpings section and it was delicious. It contains all the essentials of a southern New Year's day meal - collards,...
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Slow Cooker Ham and White Bean Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 3rd January 2016)

Great way to use up leftover ham. This was good and easy since it's made in the slow cooker.
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Scallops with Pea Purée reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 2nd January 2016)

Or 3.5? This was pretty on the table, but disappointing in the eating. Seemed like a good idea, the sweet of the peas should complement the sweet of the...
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Potage Parisien with Sorrel Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 2nd January 2016)

Very good soup, easy to put together. The base is a simple thing with leeks, potatoes, and chicken stock (preferably homemade). This is brought out of...
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Collard Greens with Poblano Chiles and Chorizo reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 2nd January 2016)

I made this with ham hock meat instead of chorizo, which I suspect was a mistake. The combination of sauteed greens and poblanos is pretty nice, but this...
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Empanada Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 1st January 2016)

Great recipe. I thought the dough felt a little "off"/play dough like (?), but it came out flakey and held up well to various fillings.
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Banana Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2016)

One of the best banana puddings I have had. The pudding is from scratch but comes together quickly and it is not overly sweet. I would make just the...
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Salt and Pepper Skillet Cornbread reviewed by jenncc

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2016)

Nice and moist, not too sweet, really great with chili.
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Grandma Bercher's Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 1st January 2016)

These are easy to put together, they rise overnight and bake up beautifully. Not too sweet, nice and cinnamon-y. For the icing I added some Fiori di Sicilia...
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Molasses Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream reviewed by kateq

From: New Thanksgiving Table (reviewed 1st January 2016)

This David Lebovitz recipe is a winner! We made this exactly as written, using individual-serving bundts. Spicing is just right and the texture of the...
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Sweet Tofu Pudding with kuromitsu syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts (reviewed 31st December 2015)

A very nice panna cotta-like dessert. However, it was a bit too stiff - one should back off the amount of gelatin slightly. Also my son (who made this)...
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Dark Chocolate Brownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts (reviewed 31st December 2015)

Brownies with miso! The recipe says that miso gives these a buttery flavor, but I kinda think its the 7 oz of butter that performs that function. These...
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Raspberry Cheesecake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts (reviewed 31st December 2015)

Miso in a cheesecake?? You bet! I do not really care for cheesecake, but this thing was amazing. Only a bit of white miso, but it added an umami note...
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Prawns Stuffed with Garlic-Toasted Bread Crumbs reviewed by kateq

From: The Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cookbook: Wine and Recipes to Celebrate Every Season's Harvest (reviewed 30th December 2015)

A delightful surprise! We thought these would be good and they were Fabulous. We used large shrimp, followed the recipe exactly and our only regret was...
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Sweet Potato Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 30th December 2015)

While these were very good especially made into country ham biscuits I enjoy a version from Martha Stewart better. I made a half recipe and got 6. Whole...
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Thai Chicken Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 29th December 2015)

A main dish for two. Quite tasty, easy, and fast. - I thought this was a trifle salty; Ed thought it was almost uneatably salty. This is odd, since he's...
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Sabzi Pilau (Rice with Vegetables) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 29th December 2015)

I am not a huge rice fan. Lets just get that out there. And I did not follow the instructions to use long-grain, as I had plenty of short-grain rice...
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Saag Paneer reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food Network (reviewed 29th December 2015)

We veered a bit from this recipe in that we used fresh spinach and some kale and swiss chard. We chopped it very finely. It didn't turn out as liquidy...
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Paneer reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Saveur Website (reviewed 29th December 2015)

This is a how-to. Paneer is essentially ricotta that is pressed to make it firmer. My son prepared this paneer for a christmas Saag Paneer. We were...
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th December 2015)

An explosion of fabulous flavor! This dish has a lot of very rich (cream filled) sauce with chunks of chicken that marinaded in a spiced yogurt and broiled. The...
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Crispy Cheese Curd Risotto Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 29th December 2015)

These were amazing. Daughter and I loved them and hubby said they were good too. He thought they tasted like a cheesy potato cake. I used yellow cheese...
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Naan (Indian Flatbread) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 29th December 2015)

This is a simple dough, though with at least twice the ingredients as tortillas or pizza dough. Its a yeast dough that also includes eggs and some yogurt....
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Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Biscuits reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th December 2015)

My husband prepared these as a main dish which we ate along side a big salad. The biscuits were large and super flavorful. Do be warned, though, that...
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Angelo's Marinara Sauce reviewed by kateq

From: Saveur Website (reviewed 28th December 2015)

This is perfect marinara sauce. I've made with fresh tomatoes in the summer, with a combination of cherry and full sized tomatoes, and with dicd tomatoes...
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Toasted Coconut Shortbread reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 27th December 2015)

Excellent cookie! These are great as cut outs, thumbprints, or a sable style cookie. Letting the cookies brown/caramelize enhances the flavor greatly....
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Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 27th December 2015)

This is a very good thumbprint cookie recipe and a nice change from the usual jam version. The flakey salt on the chocolate is a great touch. The cookie...
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Ultranutty Pecan Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 27th December 2015)

Buttery crust and rich pecan filling, without all the syrupy goo of pecan pie. Love this simple recipe!
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Double Ginger Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th December 2015)

These are spicy, moist and delicious! I did not get the crisp edges some of the reviews described but I loved the chewy texture and bits of ginger. Not...
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Fresh Pasta Sheets reviewed by kateq

From: Nick Stellino's Passione: Pasta, Pizza, and Panini (reviewed 27th December 2015)

Really good, really standard recipe for for fresh pasta sheets. Easy enough to do with the crank pasta machine, but my, how much easier with the Kitchen...
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Porter and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th December 2015)

I made this awhile back on one of colder days and it was delicious. Loved the flavor the porter gave to it and the cheesy potatoes. I did opt to use some...
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Jalapeno Popper Dip reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cook Crave Inspire (reviewed 27th December 2015)

While not quiet as good as a jalapeno popper this dip was very tasty. Christmas Eve appetizer 2015.
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Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread (Pull Apart Bread) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Recipe Tin Eats (reviewed 27th December 2015)

Another 2015 Christmas Eve appetizer and so delicious. Great niece made this one with a little help scoring the bread from daughter. This was a hit for...
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Sichuanese "Send-the-Rice-Down" Chopped Celery with Ground Beef (Jia Chang Rou Mo Qin Cai) reviewed by kateq

From: Every Grain Of Rice (reviewed 27th December 2015)

This is absolutely delicious and totally worth the effort of tracking down authentic Sichuan chili bean paste and Chinkiang vinegar. I used very lean...
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Slow Cooker Parmesan Ranch Oyster Crackers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 27th December 2015)

This was another one of our Christmas Eve appetizers. Delicious, easy, and addictive.
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Mini Deep Dish Pizzas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 27th December 2015)

A Christmas Eve tradition for us is to have appetizers for our supper. For the third year we did it at my daughter and son in laws. This year my nephew...
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Make Ahead Overnight Breakfast Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 27th December 2015)

Every year I make some kind of breakfast casserole for part of our Christmas Breakfast. This is for 2015. We all agreed this one was very good. It had...
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Caramelized Onion and Walnut Biscuits with Blue Cheese Butter reviewed by kateq

From: The Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Cookbook: Celebrating Wine, Food, and Friends in the Napa Valley (reviewed 26th December 2015)

I like the idea of these better than the actuality. I followed the recipe with certain misgivings and ended up with a very decent savory biscuit which,...
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The best No Kidding Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by kateq

From: Food.com (reviewed 26th December 2015)

These really are the best. Very easy--even with the extra step of separating the eggs and beating the whites. That folding in of the "meringue" makes...
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Fudgy as F#ck Brownies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Thug Kitchen Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers (reviewed 25th December 2015)

So, as promised these were fudgy and slightly crispy (not cakey) the way a brownie should be. What they weren't were cohesive. Despite the ground flax...
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Chicken Paprikash reviewed by foodiewife

From: Blue Jean Chef: Comfortable Under Pressure (reviewed 23rd December 2015)

I made a couple of tweaks to this recipe, and I think they worked. I added tomato paste to give the sauce a richer flavor. I cooked the flour with the...
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Pesto Soup with Beans, Greens and Gnocchi reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week (reviewed 22nd December 2015)

Maybe my expectations were not properly managed by calling this pesto. Despite the cup of fresh basil, I found this soup on the bland side. It's healthy...
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Pappardelle with Roasted Butternut Squash reviewed by kaye16

From: La Douce Vie (reviewed 21st December 2015)

This was a nice way to work on our garden surplus of winter squash (Hokkaido Vert, rather than butternut; green outside, orange inside). - Made a half...
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Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe with Balsamic Vinegar, Rosemary, and Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kalyn's Kitchen (reviewed 19th December 2015)

A small lean pork roast in a wonderful sauce and enough red onions for everyone! I had purchased one of those multi packs of pork roasts at Costco, and...
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Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 17th December 2015)

A very nice straightforward cake/tea bread. Comes together easily and quickly.
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Cream Cheeze Frosting reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Everything Vegan Baking Cookbook: Includes Chocolate-Peppermint Bundt Cake, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes, Southwest Green Chile Corn Muffins, ... Oatmeal Bars, and hundreds more! (reviewed 16th December 2015)

This only has three ingredients and is a snap to whip up. It appears that every recipe in the book calls for half of this, so I'm unclear why the recipe...
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Whoopie Pies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Everything Vegan Baking Cookbook: Includes Chocolate-Peppermint Bundt Cake, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes, Southwest Green Chile Corn Muffins, ... Oatmeal Bars, and hundreds more! (reviewed 16th December 2015)

These look involved, but there aren't that many ingredients and are a snap to assemble. The few ingredients that are used shine: you can really taste the...
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Tomato, Onion, and Green Coriander Relish—Cachumber reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 15th December 2015)

A very nice Indian relish/condiment. It complemented the Shrimp in a Dark Sauce very well. I saw Jaffrey make this on TV. She suggested making it with...
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Cauliflower and Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 15th December 2015)

Very good side dish, easy to do. The potatoes and cauliflower can prepped well ahead. The rest of the prep (measuring some spices) is quick. The final...
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Shrimp in a Dark Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 15th December 2015)

Very good stuff. Once all the prep is done, the dish goes together very quickly. - I made a half recipe, using more or less all the spices. - I misread...
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Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Muffins (Williams-Sonoma Collection (New York, N.Y.).) (reviewed 15th December 2015)

Good muffin. I substituted canola oil for the melted butter--much moister muffin and a little healthier. One and a half times the recipe makes ten large...
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Red Velvet Cupcakes reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Everything Vegan Baking Cookbook: Includes Chocolate-Peppermint Bundt Cake, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes, Southwest Green Chile Corn Muffins, ... Oatmeal Bars, and hundreds more! (reviewed 14th December 2015)

These were excellent. Super moist, held together well, tasted exactly like red velvet. I think what took it over the top was that instead of using red...
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Cauliflower Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 14th December 2015)

A knockout! This recipe alone is worth the price of the book. I loved it and actually found it quite simple. It was delicious the first night and great...
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Salmon with macaroni reviewed by bunyip

From: A Year of Good Eating: The Kitchen Diaries III (reviewed 13th December 2015)

Simple but delicious. Poaching the fish in 600 ml of cream (that's two bottles), which is then poured over the fish and pasta, sounds richer than it is....
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Chicken and Hominy Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 13th December 2015)

Quick, healthy, and delicious - this soup has more of a south-west vibe than a mexican vibe - and has a wonderfully flavorful broth. Cooking starts with...
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Pork and Sausage Cazuela reviewed by kaye16

From: Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting: 160 Sumptuous Meals That Cook Themselves (reviewed 13th December 2015)

Good enough, nothing special. A lot of prep before putting stuff in the crock, which is not really a problem if the results justify it. But this recipe...
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Almond Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Ciao Biscotti: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Celebrating Italy's Favorite Cookie (reviewed 13th December 2015)

This is a classic biscotti but the method is common-sense modern. The result is a really great cookie and it's really easy. My only difference with this...
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Sausage Ragu reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 13th December 2015)

The first time I made this, I used a third sweet and two thirds hot sausage and otherwise followed the recipe. It was very good. This time I reversed (two...
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Maple Persimmon Upside-Down Cake with Maple Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Food52 Baking: 60 Sensational Treats You Can Pull Off in a Snap (Food52 Works) (reviewed 10th December 2015)

This is a nice spiced cake that greatly improves the humble persimmon. Not being a fan of persimmons, I did not expect much but as the cake baked and the...
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Maple Persimmon Upside-Down Cake with Maple Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 10th December 2015)

This is a nice spiced cake that greatly improves the humble persimmon. Not being a fan of persimmons, I did not expect much but as the cake baked and...
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Nacho Turkey Casserole reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of Casseroles (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 8th December 2015)

Tired of turkey sandwiches, I used the last 4 cups in this casserole. Something weird about putting salsa on turkey, though, and the flavors just didn't...
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spiced pumpkin bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th December 2015)

Delicious and easy-to-make quick bread. This epicurious recipe is very highly rated, yet the comments made consistent suggestions. I followed those suggestions...
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Tater Tot Casserole reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Everyday Vegan Eats: Family Favorites from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 7th December 2015)

I've never had the non-vegan original, but I'm willing to bet this is a brilliant doppelganger. It calls for Butler Soy Curls. I had to drive a bit out...
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Pearl barley kedgeree reviewed by bunyip

From: A Year of Good Eating: The Kitchen Diaries III (reviewed 6th December 2015)

Smoked mackerel, like elderflower cordial, appears frequently in British cookbooks but is not readily available in this country. I substituted poached...
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Spicy Quick and Easy Chili reviewed by tignor

From: Hamburger Magic Cookbook (reviewed 5th December 2015)

This was ok. Rather spicy, but I used Herdez Cesara Medium Salsa. It was good and went together in a snap, but I honestly don't see myself making it again....
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Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Ham Bake reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of Casseroles (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 5th December 2015)

Ah. Mac & Cheese. Easy to screw up, though. This recipe says you could make it with ham or chicken. I made this solely because I had 8 ounces of chicken...
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Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by kateq

From: New Thanksgiving Table (reviewed 2nd December 2015)

This is a great cake. And even tho I know I will make changes when I make it again (and I will!), it does deserve 5 stars--even if only for the brilliant...
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