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Rice Cooker Polenta (Aka No Stir Polenta) reviewed by friederike

From: Food.com (reviewed 5th October 2015)

Nope, doesn't work. I checked after a few minutes to find one huge lump at the bottom of the rice cooker, and lots of water above. I whisked it, then let...
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Eggy Bread (French Toast) reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 5th October 2015)

No, I won't write a review of a recipe for basic French Toast - it's just too easy! Just popped in to note that kiddo loved eating French Toast at 7 mths...
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Quick Porridge Fingers reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 5th October 2015)

Na, didn't really work. The recipe didn't indicate that you should use parchment paper or a lightly greased baking dish, do I didn't - the result was that...
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Tomato and Basil Risotto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 5th October 2015)

My garden, on the plate. Oh how delicious - this risotto captures the garden-fresh tomato and basil flavor, and elevates them. I also want to say that...
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Alsatian Beer and Munster Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Le French Oven (reviewed 5th October 2015)

So rainy and much cooler here and autumn seems the perfect time for soup. Son has been requesting I make Amy Thielen's Cheddar Beer Soup again for awhile...
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Spicy Beef Tacos with Fresh Salsa reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's 5 in 5 for Every Season: 165 Quick Dinners, Sides, Holiday Dishes, and More (reviewed 5th October 2015)

While this was from the winter section I think tacos are great any time of year. These are really spicy from the 2 teaspoons of Chipotle powder and 1 teaspoon...
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Soupe au Pistou reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 5th October 2015)

This was the perfect weekend to make this wonderful soup since it was a rainy Autumn one here in NC. My daughter and I loved this soup but hubby, son,...
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Zucchini-Pecan Protein Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Cafe (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 4th October 2015)

Low sugar, zucchini, and a cup of soy protein - when thought of as those terms, this was a great bread. But when compared to a standard rich and sweet...
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Amazingly Good Eggnog reviewed by friederike

From: All Recipes (reviewed 1st October 2015)

Well, no, it wasn't (isn't) amazingly good. I actually found it quite sweet and a little bland. And not really boozy, actually. Also, don't follow the...
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Ratatouille reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 1st October 2015)

Very easy, and okay in taste, although for grownups you should definitely add some salt and/or tomato concentrate. The quantities are a little off - I...
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hollandse kaassoep reviewed by wester

From: De Volkskeuken / 2 De Volkskrant kookt / druk 1 (reviewed 28th September 2015)

Recipe in Dutch. Erg lekker, vonden de kinderen ook, en vullend genoeg als avondmaaltijd met brood. Soort kaas is flexibel.
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kip met spinazie reviewed by wester

From: De Volkskeuken / 2 De Volkskrant kookt / druk 1 (reviewed 28th September 2015)

Recipe in Dutch. Lekkere kip, vond mijn zoon ook, mijn dochter niet zo. Salade maak ik er volgende keer ook bij.
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Egg Curry with Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 28th September 2015)

By this time of the summer, its easy to tire of your garden's bounty, and many years we have left many tomatoes still on the vine. This recipe is a good...
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Mushroom Philly Cheesesteaks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's 5 in 5 for Every Season: 165 Quick Dinners, Sides, Holiday Dishes, and More (reviewed 28th September 2015)

Made these for hubby, son and my supper. Enjoyed the addition of shiitake mushrooms on this one. I had to leave the onions off son's though. Easy, fast,...
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Grilled Cheese with Havariti & Apple reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's 5 in 5 for Every Season: 165 Quick Dinners, Sides, Holiday Dishes, and More (reviewed 28th September 2015)

This book is divided into seasons and from this recipe is in the fall section which is the season we just started here now. Daughter and I really enjoyed...
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Buckwheat Polenta with Braised Greens, Sausage and Poached Eggs (Polenta au Sarrasin, Legumes Braisees, Saucisse et Ouefs Poches) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 26th September 2015)

This dish was pretty good, but not amazing. The recipe was nicely written, however the greens-sausage part was a bit too runny, and it just didn't have...
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1 Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 26th September 2015)

Apricot Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Taste (reviewed 25th September 2015)

Roast Fore Rib of Beef with Beetroot and Horseradish reviewed by friederike

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 24th September 2015)

There was one thing I was already afraid of when I read the list of ingredients, which was that all those ingredients would make the dish bland overall,...
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Tiramisu reviewed by friederike

From: The Food Network (reviewed 24th September 2015)

Rich, but very good! It actually wasn't as good as it could have been, and that was all my fault: I made half a recipe, which meant I should have used...
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Cheesecake Ice Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 24th September 2015)

Yes, ice cream that tastes of cheesecake, and very rich in the same way. Maybe a trifle too much lemon zest for our tastes. Used only 1/2cup sugar (sucre...
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Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Dipping Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Le French Oven (reviewed 24th September 2015)

Made this for Harold, Sarita, and I for lunch one day on our OBX vacation. We all loved it. I served it in my Le Creuset mini cocottes I got with safety...
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Shrimp Burger reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light Lighten Up, America!: Favorite American Foods Made Guilt-Free (reviewed 24th September 2015)

I made this one for Harold, Sarita and I on our OBX 2015 vacation. All three of us devoured ours. So good. Dexter and Andrew don't care much for shrimp...
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Tuna Rillettes reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 24th September 2015)

I didn't make this one for the week it was due in my online cooking group that is cooking through this book and the Cafe Boulud Cookbook since I was sure...
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Shrimp & Grits reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Outer Banks Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from North Carolina's Barrier Islands [Paperback] (reviewed 24th September 2015)

I got local made andouille sausage at the Weeping Radish for this and a low country boil I made. Also got local fresh shrimp. This was fantastic. Daughter...
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Crabmeat Canapes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Outer Banks Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from North Carolina's Barrier Islands [Paperback] (reviewed 24th September 2015)

Since I had enough crab leftover to make a half recipe of this I decided to go for it. The recipe calls for mini pastry shells but says you can also use...
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Canadian Hole Breakfast reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Outer Banks Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from North Carolina's Barrier Islands [Paperback] (reviewed 24th September 2015)

The Canadian hole is a wide shallow bay on Pamlico Sound with white sandy beach where favorable winds allow winder surfers and kit boarders to zip along...
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Crab in Sweet Potato Baskets reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Outer Banks Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from North Carolina's Barrier Islands [Paperback] (reviewed 24th September 2015)

While this was in the appetizer section I choose to make it as a side for my daughter and I while on vacation at the Outer Banks this year (Sept. 2015)....
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Apple Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 24th September 2015)

These are like the best bowl of oatmeal you ever had, in a cookie! Mine looked nothing like the picture on the website but maybe that's because I was...
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Cauliflower Cream Pasta with Fresh Herbs reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 23rd September 2015)

This is the type of dish that Chloe Coscarelli whips out recipes for in her sleep, and I'm sorry to say she would have done it better. This was......ok....
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Lemon Curd reviewed by friederike

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 22nd September 2015)

Years ago I read that the subconscious will often not pick up the negation if a sentence contains the word 'not'. So a sentence like, for example, 'sugar...
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Basic Tempeh Scramble reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 22nd September 2015)

This recipe is easy and delicious; it's pretty much my go-to tempeh scramble now. There are only a handful of ingredients. The thyme and tempeh really...
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Basic Scrambled Tofu reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 22nd September 2015)

Just a warning, she's pretty heavy-handed with the "nooch", so you may want to adjust there. I followed a tip from Veg News and did not press the tofu...
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Quick Fresh Tomato Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 22nd September 2015)

"Quick" Fresh Tomato Sauce? Ha, very funny! You need to half, deseed and then grate 5 pounds worth of tomatoes; this alone would have taken me half an...
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Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta reviewed by friederike

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 22nd September 2015)

This is typically one of those simple dishes that depends a lot on the quality of its ingredients - but also needs to be executed very well. We really...
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Sliced Okra Bathed in Buttermilk (Bhindi Kadhi) reviewed by resahebler1

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 22nd September 2015)

This is a really good, easy to throw together recipe.
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Tart Red Lentils with Tomatoes, Lime Juice & Scallions (Ahomya Bilahi Dal) reviewed by resahebler1

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 22nd September 2015)

It is kind of salty.
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Apfelstreuselkuchen reviewed by friederike

From: Backen macht Freude - Reprint 1952 (reviewed 20th September 2015)

I made this cake once, about twelve years ago - I definitely wasn't as demanding culinarywise then as I am now, it appears. The cake is fine but a little...
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Thai Pork with Aubergine / Thaise varkenshaas met aubergines uit de wok reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 18th September 2015)

I'm usually quite sceptic about Asian recipes published by non-Asians, but this one was actually fine! I do have two smallish issues: one is that they...
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Vegan Butterfinger Candy reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Hell Yeah It's vegan (reviewed 17th September 2015)

So, last night I wasn't feeling very good about these. The chocolate didn't temper very well (as chocolate chips typically don't), and the bottom layer...
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Eggplant Teriyaki Stir Fry with Tofu reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Delish Knowledge (reviewed 15th September 2015)

I bought some Japanese eggplants at the Farmers Market, so I put them to good use in this recipe. Chinese or Japanese eggplants are pretty much the way...
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Banana Walnut bread with Flax reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 15th September 2015)

Not too sweet, but with a pretty good flavor. However, the recipe is not written well (the flour is never added if you follow the instructions). I had...
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Broccoli Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 14th September 2015)

This wasn't on today's plan, but it really felt like mac'n'cheese today—fall is a-comin'. - I thought there was a trifle too much worcestershire sauce....
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Shredded Carrot and Apple Muffins reviewed by innocentfront

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 14th September 2015)

Easy to make, fairly healthy, tasty. Not out of this world but I might make them again!
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Overnight Pizza Dough with Levain reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 14th September 2015)

This produced a wonderful pizza! The dough was easy to work with, the directions are clear and concise, and the flavor/texture were superior to any dough...
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques (reviewed 13th September 2015)

Easy to make standard chocolate chip cookies. Reliable but nothing "special."
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Pancakes reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 13th September 2015)

A simple recipe, easy to make and produces wonderfully thin pancakes. Better yet: kiddo loves them, especially when served with a little salt-free peanut...
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Fish Cakes reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 13th September 2015)

This was the first 'real' dish we made from this cookbook, and it was quite nice! I made a few fish finger-shaped cakes for the kiddo, then added salt...
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Cinnamon Stove Top Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 12th September 2015)

Love this simple granola. The molasses (I occasionally use sorghum) adds a wonderful depth and compliments the cinnamon wonderfully. The combination...
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Beer Rye Sourdough Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Bojon Gourmet (reviewed 12th September 2015)

Taste was excellent, unfortunately I could not get the texture right. I added a lot of extra flour and it was still very limp even after a very long mix/knead....
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Transitional Cinnamon Raisin Bread (and Buns) reviewed by jenncc

From: Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor (reviewed 12th September 2015)

This is a very tasty (not too sweet loaf). We used this for wonderful grilled cheese sandwiches and also good toasted with butter. I agree with the other...
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Pork Chops in Coffee Blackcurrant Sauce reviewed by bunyip

From: Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavour (reviewed 11th September 2015)

The worst part of this was sourcing blackcurrant jam. Thank goodness for Google! It sounds straight forward, but takes a while because there's a lot of...
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Rony's Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas reviewed by bunyip

From: Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavour (reviewed 11th September 2015)

McLagan insists that you use dried chickpeas, soaked overnight. She's right, they taste so much better to the tinned ones. You have to use a really hot...
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Sourdough English Muffins reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 10th September 2015)

I used half whole wheat flour, half all purpose. Mine required more water of course and maybe I overdid it because it was a bit too sticky. I used molds...
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Sourdough Pate Brisee reviewed by jenncc

From: Bojon Gourmet (reviewed 10th September 2015)

This is an excellent use of my sourdough discard! Makes a delicious, flakey pie crust for both sweet and savory pies. In summer I make this (successfully)...
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Cheesy Party Burgers (AKA Diamond Burgers) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Kevin & Amanda (reviewed 10th September 2015)

I thought these were good but hubby and son didn't enjoy them as much. They thought they were too sweet. There was only a couple tablespoons of brown sugar...
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 8th September 2015)

Nobody could tell that a big old zucchini was hiding in this cake... It is fudgy without being overly sweet; we skipped the frosting, but a small scoop...
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Buttermilk Waffles reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 7th September 2015)

What I love about America's Test Kitchen is that they use science, and ingredients in ways to yield better results. This recipe is not only scaled down...
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Butter Rum Cake with Lime Icing (Panetela Borracha) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 7th September 2015)

A rich cake, baked in a Bundt cake, has a texture similar to a pound cake. It had a bit of rum in the batter, as well as vanilla instant pudding. After...
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Avocado Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 7th September 2015)

A simple salad that celebrates the avocado. Red onions are marinated in red wine vinegar, making a crunchy onion pickle. It is then mixed with sliced...
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Rice cooked in Black Beans (Moros Y Cristianos) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 7th September 2015)

Some bacon, onion, spices, and black beans with white rice. This was a flavorful side dish that we really well with the other dishes from this chapter...
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Grilled Ripe Plantains reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 7th September 2015)

A butter and brown sugar glaze, balanced by some vinegar, is spread over the plantains and then they are grilled. They are split down the middle, and...
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Cook's Illustrated's Blondies reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 7th September 2015)

These were rich and sweet! I went with peanut butter chips since mine seemed a lot less sweet than the white chocolate chips I had. And because I was...
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Kale and Seed Crisps reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Superfood Snacks: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Nutrient-Dense Recipes (reviewed 6th September 2015)

These made me no longer miss Doritos. The kale is combined with a spice mixture (tahini, lemon juice, smoked paprika, etc.) and then baked in the oven...
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Best Vegan Blueberry Muffins reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Averie Cooks (reviewed 6th September 2015)

These are very rich and decadent, thanks to the secret ingredient (avocado.) There is a large amount of sugar in them as well: both granulated and brown....
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Flour Tortillas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making (reviewed 6th September 2015)

This makes a nice sized batch, and the tortilla cook up quickly and remain flexible. I think the secret is the fat - which here is butter and coconut...
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Mussels with Aquavit and Dill Mayonnaise / Mosselen met aquavit en dillemayonaise reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 5th September 2015)

This was great! Of all the mussels dishes we've made, I think this was probably the best. The only minor point of criticism: there wasn't enough sauce,...
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Chicken with Whole-Grain Mustard & Zucchini in Packets reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 5th September 2015)

A meal in a packet. Not bad. I served with brown rice. - I'd use parchment paper rather than aluminum foil, and not bother with the heart-shape. - Might...
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Salmon with Roasted Vegetables & Quinoa reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 4th September 2015)

Very nice dish. I served with a salad, but it wasn't really necessary, since the recipe is really a whole meal. Roasted veggies have lots of flavor, enhance...
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Salmon en Papillote with Watercress Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 4th September 2015)

Incredibly easy and really good! I substituted sherry for the dry vermouth, which unfortunately didn't really work - next time I'll simpy use white wine...
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Kathie's Zucchini Muffins reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 3rd September 2015)

Easy to make and delicious. - I used only 1/4cup of sugar (sucre de canne), rather than 1/2cup. - I was probably a bit short on the cinnamon in the muffins,...
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Oven-Dried Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese and Black Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd September 2015)

A very nice tart. - I used a store-bought pâte feuilleté. Any kind of crust would be fine, whatever you like. - I mashed together a 200g ball of mozzarella...
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Baked Peaches with Rosewater Yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 3rd September 2015)

I've been waiting to make this recipe ever since I first leafed through this book, and I finally did it. This is one of those recipes were your dish is...
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Ravioli with Winter Squash and Sage reviewed by kaye16

From: The Sunset Cookbook: Over 1,000 Fresh, Flavorful Recipes for the Way You Cook Today (reviewed 2nd September 2015)

3.5 perhaps. The squash I used (Hokkaido Vert) was pretty bland, then so was the dish. A tastier squash would help. But something's wrong with the recipe. -...
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Pozole Rojo reviewed by innocentfront

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 1st September 2015)

Great flavor and easy to make. Not my favorite pozole recipe, but would definitely make again with some personal tweaks. Fast and with just a bit of chopping!
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Peanut Butter and Banana Nut Muffins reviewed by innocentfront

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 1st September 2015)

Great! If you love peanut butter then these are delicious, very peanut buttery, and tender muffins. Easy to make and yummy
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Maple Oat Banana Bread reviewed by innocentfront

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 1st September 2015)

Very good slightly-less desert style banana bread. High fiber and great flavor. I would definitely make this again.
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Gluten Free Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 1st September 2015)

Simple shortbread cookie that comes together fast and easy. I did the thumbprint variation but the maple pecan sounds good too. I liked that this made...
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The Chewy Gluten Free reviewed by jenncc

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 1st September 2015)

Great classic chocolate chip cookie made gluten free! I prepared the dry ingredients in the food processor and could not detect any grittiness. I ran...
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Chard and Sweet Corn Gratin reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 1st September 2015)

This was not as good as I had hoped. It was a bit too salty, and the flavor of the corn was lost. Of course that could have been the cook's fault ;)
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Gingerbread Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Sugar and Spice: A Recipe for Bolder Baking (reviewed 31st August 2015)

I love gingerbread but don't make it often. I decided to try these and they were very good. Hubby and I ate pancake syrup on them but think they would...
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Black-Pig Pork Roast with Garlic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 31st August 2015)

Of course I was unable to find Black Pig but got a really nice looking pork loin. Instead of wrapping it in pork belly I used the alternate of bacon. I...
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Coffee Chip Muffins reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 30th August 2015)

This recipe is pretty simple. There aren't that many ingredients, and none of them are obscure or hard to find (as long as you can get your hands on vegan...
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Strawberry and Cream Cashew Cookie Bites reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Better With Cake (reviewed 30th August 2015)

These were delicious and so easy to make-there are only 5 ingredients. It was a challenge to find freeze-dried strawberries surprisingly-I had to buy a...
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Creamiest Potato and Leek Soup with Chopped Scallions and Crumbled Bacon (Vichyssoise , Cebetteset Poitrine Fumee) reviewed by southerncooker

From: French Comfort Food (reviewed 29th August 2015)

I had a couple leeks leftover from a recipe I made a few days ago so I was delighted to find this recipe called for two. I used my home-made chicken stock...
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Gorditas reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th August 2015)

There is some debate on weather these are gorditas or sopes, regardless they make a tasty vessel for any combination of Mexican fillings. I have made...
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Kettle Corn reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 29th August 2015)

Study snack - this came together easily, with coconut oil, popping corn, sugar, and salt. I was not quick to stir the mix in my hot pan, and ended up...
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Riso al Forna alla Siciliana reviewed by kateq

From: The Wednesday Chef (reviewed 28th August 2015)

An excellent supper dish. The arborio rice method is relatively new to me--and a genius method. I did not peel my eggplant and was sorry. I will definitely...
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Sweet Corn Polenta reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 27th August 2015)

This is creamy comfort food at it's best! The sauce is simple but delicious, however next time I will definitely cut the oil used to fry the eggplant....
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Arroz Con Leche reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 27th August 2015)

This is a wonderfully creamy dessert with just the right amount of spice. Loved the addition of candied almonds for crunch and a little hit of salt. ...
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French Rolled Omelet with Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan (Omelette Roulee aux Tomates Cerises et au Parmesan) reviewed by southerncooker

From: French Comfort Food (reviewed 26th August 2015)

I loved this simple omelet and it made a nice quick and easy supper. I used some fresh eggs I got from a neighbour and some local yellow cherry tomatoes....
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Tomato Tart reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 26th August 2015)

I really enjoyed this tart. It's a bit different than tomato pies and tarts I've made before. It uses grainy mustard, basil oil, and tomato paste on the...
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Brown Rice, quinoa, and buckwheat crust reviewed by jenncc

From: La Tartine Gourmande: Recipes for an Inspired Life (reviewed 25th August 2015)

This is a great gluten free crust with a wonderful flavor. I did sub amaranth flour for the quinoa but I'm fairly certain it would be just as good either...
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Los Tios Mexican Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos (reviewed 24th August 2015)

This is a nice change from the normal "Spanish rice" I usually make (Homesick Texan). Los Tios rice is very flavorful with a punch of spice (2 serrano...
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Fleur de Lait reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 24th August 2015)

A lovely, milky ice cream without vanilla. - I used 100g of (brown) sugar, rather than 150g - Oops, we were out of milk, so I used whole UHT milk. Worked...
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Nectarine Sorbet reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 24th August 2015)

Really a nice sorbet thing. I used only 100g of (brown) sugar and it was perfect in the sweetness area. After tasting the broth, I opted for lemon juice...
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Yassa au Poulet—Marinated Chicken Braised in Lemon-and-Onion Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: African Cooking [Time-Life Foods of the World series] (reviewed 24th August 2015)

This is really delicious chicken, easy to make. A bit time-consuming because of the marinating time, but otherwise not bad. Would hold well, making it...
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Coffee Cream Puffs reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 24th August 2015)

It’s been a long time since I’ve tried making cream puffs, so I was delightfully surprised how easy this was and how great they turned out. The time...
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Greek Stewed Green Beans and Yellow Squash with Tomatoes reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 21st August 2015)

Delicious!! I didn't necessarily follow the amounts too strictly--I was using up what was left from my CSA, so perhaps there were more tomatoes (of different...
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Spatchcocked Chicken Under a Brick reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 21st August 2015)

Have done this twice now -- it's is a super way to cook a chicken on grill. Spatchcocked, it's weighed down by two bricks (not a single one). The skin...
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