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Blue Cheese and Walnut Crackers reviewed by kateq

From: Food Network (reviewed 12th July 2015)

These are very quick and easy and result in a delicious and attractive cracker. Do not, however, add the amount of salt listed in the ingredients. I...
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Hanky-Pankies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Milk Bar Life: Recipes & Stories (reviewed 10th July 2015)

While these are actually appetizers I made them on regular sized rye bread instead of the party rye and served them for our supper. They were very good....
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Red Chile Chicken with Rice and Black Beans reviewed by jenncc

From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 6th July 2015)

Easy and delicious! I used both cilantro and green onion. So flavorful it didn't really need the extra salsa.
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Lime Chiffon Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bake Happy: 100 Playful Desserts with Rainbow Layers, Hidden Fillings, Billowy Frostings, and more (reviewed 5th July 2015)

Delicious. Light as air with a hint of lime that complements the taste of the blackberries in the frosting. I got 21 cupcakes instead of 18.
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Chilli con Carne reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche (reviewed 5th July 2015)

I was a bit sceptical because the recipe uses carrots and celeriac (imagine, celeriac!), but actually, it was surprisingly nice! I didn't notice the celeriac...
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Iced Cucumber Soup / Geeiste Gurkensuppe reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche (reviewed 5th July 2015)

As my husband put it, 'It's like eaty loads of runny tzatziki'. Not very pleasant, thus.
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Classic Baby Back Ribs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 5th July 2015)

This produced a delicious pork rib, though the recipe would benefit from more clear instructions on grill temperature - or meat temperature as the cooking...
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Coca-Cola Pork Chops reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 5th July 2015)

We really didn't care for the taste of these that much. My sauce never got very thick either.
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Cherry Clafoutis reviewed by southerncooker

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

This was amazing. I couldn't find orange flower water and after searching on line found that orange liqueur was a good subsitute. Since I had some blue...
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Tomato Salad with Parsley and Shallots reviewed by southerncooker

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

I found some wonderful heirloom tomatoes at our local Friday night Farmers Market. I used some chocolate cherry, yellow cherry, a beautiful yellow tomato...
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Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Better Than Vegan: 101 Favorite Low-Fat, Plant-Based Recipes That Helped Me Lose Over 200 Pounds (reviewed 5th July 2015)

This is a fantastic vegan and healthy makeover. The potatoes are steamed, then baked with a white sauce made with cauliflower puree (trust me.) The result...
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Skate with Brown Butter and Capers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook: French-American Recipes for the Home Cook (reviewed 5th July 2015)

I am participating in a French Cooking Challenge were several bloggers are cooking through this book and Mimi Thorisson's book In a French Kitchen, weekends...
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Eat Your Greens reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Better Than Vegan: 101 Favorite Low-Fat, Plant-Based Recipes That Helped Me Lose Over 200 Pounds (reviewed 5th July 2015)

Eh, this was ok, but I wasn't that crazy about it and I like greens. A little oil would go a long way here.
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German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen: Recipes from My Family to Yours (reviewed 5th July 2015)

This was my birthday cake this year, made by my daughter. I often requested German Chocolate cakes for my birthdays growing up. They were often made by...
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Grilled Corn Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 5th July 2015)

Daughter made this one for my birthday supper 2015. It was delicious.
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Birthday Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 5th July 2015)

A process, not hard but definitely a process. Fortunately the pay off is a delightlful cake with nice texture and flavor, frosted with sweet, light vanilla...
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The Greta (Sugar Cookie Squares) reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk Bar Life: Recipes & Stories (reviewed 5th July 2015)

Two points/stars for the idea of a giant, thick, moist, dense, simple sugar cookie, but zero for the oily mess! These cookies looked great until you take...
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White Bean Spread reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Better Than Vegan: 101 Favorite Low-Fat, Plant-Based Recipes That Helped Me Lose Over 200 Pounds (reviewed 4th July 2015)

This is a low fat vegan book, I get that. However this recipe is in need of more spice, oil or tahini to keep it from being on the bland side. I dumped...
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Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 4th July 2015)

These don't take too long to make, and yielded 6 fluffy and tender pancakes. The addition of the "secret ingredient" is what intrigued me (sour cream)....
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Curried Tofu and Mango Salad reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health: More Than 200 New Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Dishes (reviewed 4th July 2015)

This is super delicious, and comes together pretty quickly. You just stir fry the tofu, and chop up the rest of the ingredients. This recipe was a snap...
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Socca reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 1st July 2015)

O.k. so maybe I over whipped my egg white because I ended up with a fluffy pancake! Tasty but not at all like my usual socca and no resemblance to the...
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Eggplant Kadaifi Nests reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 1st July 2015)

Delicious savory use of kadaifi - smokey eggplant, cheese and a buttery crisp crust. I had only ever used kadaifi for sweets before, and this was a nice...
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Broiled Miso-Citrus Salmon with Umeboshi Rice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Ming: Easy Techniques for East-Meets-West Meals (reviewed 1st July 2015)

This dish made a pleasant dinner, and surprisingly, I had nearly all the ingredients at hand. The recipe calls for marinading your salmon with this, which...
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Miso-Citrus Marinade reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Ming: Easy Techniques for East-Meets-West Meals (reviewed 1st July 2015)

This marinade was wonderful - with sake, ponzu, white miso, and fresh ginger. In place of sake, I used Shaoxing wine (suggested on several food sites,...
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Perfect Fried Eggs reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 30th June 2015)

A fried egg recipe? Really? Yes, really. There are some clever tips that yields diner style crispy edges with thick and creamy yolks. I've been making...
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Grilled Steakhouse Steak Tips reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 30th June 2015)

This is one of my all-time favorite ATK grilling recipes. I had never heard of "flap meat" before, but found it at Costco. It's quite tender, and reasonably...
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Herbed Summer Squash Pasta Bake reviewed by kateq

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th June 2015)

As advertised, a very delicious meal that is somehow simultaneously comforting and guiltless. The bechamel is light, the zucchini and herbs rule and the...
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Ziti with sausage and vegetables reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 29th June 2015)

This is a very basic recipe - probably most of us wouldn't need a recipe for this. Cook pasta, sauté sausage, add vegetables, mix together. A bit of...
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Mac Daddy reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 29th June 2015)

This is good, it's a little time consuming. I made this with gluten free elbow pasta so a friend could eat it, which unfortunately gave it a weird aftertaste....
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Homemade Tater Tots reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 29th June 2015)

It turns out most commercial tater tot brands are vegan and gluten free, which fulfills the various dietary needs of everyone who would be eating these....
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Indianapolis-Style Fried Pork Loin Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 29th June 2015)

We thought these were excellent. Not sure I got them pounded as thin as the author intended but they were still delicious. They were a bit on the salty...
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Apricot Haberno Salsa reviewed by kaye16

From: Put 'em Up! Fruit: A Preserving Guide & Cookbook: Creative Ways to Put 'em Up, Tasty Ways to Use 'em Up (reviewed 28th June 2015)

Half recipe made only about 1-1/2cup, rather than 2-1/2cups advertised. Tasty stuff.
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Fig and Almond Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 28th June 2015)

An excellent cake that showcases fresh figs! This recipe comes together quickly - I started with raw almonds, grinding them in my food processor. Very...
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Cauliflower cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Plenty More (reviewed 27th June 2015)

Chocolate Nutella mug puddings reviewed by digifish_books

From: Express (reviewed 25th June 2015)

Shepherd's Pie reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 24th June 2015)

A little time consuming but great flavor. I would definitely make this again.
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White Breads: Variation 1 reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 24th June 2015)

Very easy, relatively quick and delicious! I made hot dog buns, and can't wait to try the other two variations.
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Tofu Ricotta reviewed by southerncooker

From: Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life (reviewed 24th June 2015)

I thought this was very good in the spinach stuffed shells. I'm also going to try it on some toast as Trisha suggests, since the recipe made more than...
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Spinach-Stuffed Shells reviewed by southerncooker

From: Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life (reviewed 24th June 2015)

Included in the stuffing was some Tofu Ricotta, also a recipe in the book. I really enjoyed these but son didn't care that much for them. He said he liked...
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Easy Beef Enchiladas reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 24th June 2015)

Last night's supper from The Recipe Girl Cookbook Easy Beef Enchiladas. These were ok but just not flavorful enough. Son and I kept saying they needed...
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Grilled Lime-Marinated Flank Steak with Chipotle-Honey Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue (reviewed 23rd June 2015)

Delicious steak, delicious sauce. - Apparently French cows have no flanks, so I used bavettes instead, which are thinner but has a similar texture to...
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Grilled Romaine Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Recipes (reviewed 22nd June 2015)

Grilled romaine - such a weird idea! But I was looking for a side to serve with some grilled salmon, and we had a lot of romaine. This was delicious!...
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Peach and Mango Breakfast Smoothies reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 22nd June 2015)

This was a delicious smoothie. I used Low Fat Greek Yogurt. I will be making these again and the strawberry, and blueberry versions with banana as well.
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Bacon and Corn Griddle Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 22nd June 2015)

While I'm sure some people would enjoy this recipe and hubby though it sounded good when I read it to him, neither of us liked these. Just didn't think...
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Buttermilk-Chive Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Recipes (reviewed 22nd June 2015)

A delightful light salad dressing. I served it on a grilled romaine salad. Father's day 2015 - a temporarily empty nest!
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Simple Tortillas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st June 2015)

Easy and delicious - this recipe makes tortillas that are every bit as good as the local high-end hand-made ones that go for $5 a pack. I looked at a...
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Tuscan Tofu Scramble reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Chloe's Vegan Italian Kitchen: 150 Pizzas, Pastas, Pestos, Risottos, & Lots of Creamy Italian Classics (reviewed 21st June 2015)

My co-worker gave me some excess basil from his garden, and I ended up making this with it. Chloe's recipes are frequently simple but mega-delicious, and...
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B A's Best Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 20th June 2015)

Made these as directed EXCEPT I did not have baking soda. In order to achieve the lift and bubbles on the griddle I separated my egg yolks and whites,...
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Big Fat Krispy Rice Squares reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 19th June 2015)

Ever since I found out marshmallows are made with gelatin from pigs, they have been off the list for me. I cannot believe how well these turned out, and...
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Cinnamon Buns and Sticky Buns reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 18th June 2015)

I love the buns, they are so airy and light. They look and taste very "professionally made." I did use the lemon zest/extract in both the buns and the...
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Fresh Berry Coffee Cake with Walnut Crumb Topping reviewed by gatherings

From: Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More (reviewed 18th June 2015)

I liked the ratio of cake to berries.I used fresh raspberries and frozen blueberries and blackberries. I did adjust for high altitude.
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Jerome's Mother's Famous Apricot Tart reviewed by gatherings

From: Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More (reviewed 18th June 2015)

Easy and delicious, I made this exactly as the recipe stated. This tart gets even better as the days go on, we finished it off for breakfast.
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Gluten Free All Day Lemon Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 15th June 2015)

This cake is a knockout! Five out of five tasters LOVED it and were amazed that it was gluten free. I went with the lemon syrup glaze on top and really...
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Cornmeal Molasses Pancakes with Blackberry Vanilla Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 15th June 2015)

These were delicious. Hubby ate his with more molasses just like the author said her dad would. I put a little confectioners sugar on mine. We picked the...
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Cottage Pie/Shepherd's Pie reviewed by innocentfront

From: Supper for a Song: Creative Comfort Food for the Resourceful Cook (reviewed 14th June 2015)

Best shepherd's pie I've made so far! The wine and anchovies are a must.
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Cheddar-Cayenne Coins reviewed by kateq

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th June 2015)

These are so good! And they are so easy. They take only a few moments to throw together in the food processor. After making these several times, I have...
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Pate Brisee reviewed by jenncc

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th June 2015)

Used this simple flaky crust for Martha's Strawberry Hand Pies.
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Strawberry Hand Pies reviewed by jenncc

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th June 2015)

These little pies have a nice flaky crust, and a delicious, not too sweet filling (I used strawberries and a few cherries). The trickiest part is getting...
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Chocolate Marmalade Sandwich Cookies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 12th June 2015)

Wow! I wasn't sure these would hold together very well, as the only binder was cornstarch, but their consistency was great. Soft and chewy, but not crumbly....
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Peanut Butter Gelato reviewed by jenncc

From: The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato and Sorbetto: Bold, Fresh Flavors to Make at Home (reviewed 10th June 2015)

As with most of the recipes in this book, you start with their simple custard base. After chilling you mix the custard with the peanut butter and churn....
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Mustard-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 10th June 2015)

A very nice dinner. The sauce/glaze for the fish was tasty. The roasted cauliflower went amazingly well with the salmon. The Buttery Lentils with Shallots...
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Shepherd's Pie reviewed by innocentfront

From: Irish Traditional Cooking: Over 300 Recipes from Ireland's Heritage (reviewed 10th June 2015)

Yummy and simple shepherd's pie with a thick onion gravy.
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Callie's Classic Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen (reviewed 10th June 2015)

An excellent biscuit made with butter, cream cheese, and buttermilk.
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Smoked Sausage with Spicy Mustard Mayo reviewed by southerncooker

From: Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen (reviewed 10th June 2015)

I suppose these could be an appetizer but I made them for our supper. I made her classic buttermilk biscuits page 17 then I made Smoked Sausage with Spicy...
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Smokey Joe Sliders reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 10th June 2015)

Supper last night was from The Recipe Girl Cookbook, Smoky Joe Sliders. I thought they were really good. Son liked them with pickles and cheese. Hubby...
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Brown Sugar Brownies reviewed by innocentfront

From: Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters: More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered from Family Cookbooks, Original Journals, Scraps of Paper, and Grandmothers Kitchen (reviewed 8th June 2015)

So creamy and almost fudgy inside, crisp and delicious on the outside. Don't like brownies, but these are rich and delicious.
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PB&J Pancakes with Backberry Syrup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sunny's Kitchen: Easy Food for Real Life (reviewed 8th June 2015)

Since hubby loved this so much I gave it a five. I'm one of the rare people who doesn't like PBJ sandwiches so not sure why I though I would love these....
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Zucchini Baba Ghanoush reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 8th June 2015)

This was a tasty take on a Middle Eastern classic. Especially loved the funky, savory yogurt-blue cheese sauce. My pine nuts seemed to absorb most of...
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Stir-Fried Cauliflower reviewed by kaye16

From: Indian Light Cooking: Delicious and Healthy Foods from One of the World's Great Cuisines (reviewed 7th June 2015)

Easy enough, but fairly boring. I forgot to add the sugar, though doubt that would have helped.
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How to Steam Hard-Boiled Eggs reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 7th June 2015)

Wow, that was easy. I followed these instructions to "hard-boil" 6 eggs. They were perfect. Easy to peel and no gray on the yolk. I used large eggs, steamed...
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Swiss Chard al Forno reviewed by jenncc

From: One Good Dish (reviewed 7th June 2015)

Loved this dish! Made the béchamel with half and half and a little broth and used a little less butter and cheese. Came out rich and delicious.
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Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat) reviewed by hipcook

From: The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites (reviewed 7th June 2015)

A good but rather standard version of the classic vinegar and cucumbers dish. Adding the dressing at the end allows the cucumbers to retain some of their...
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Zucchini and Thyme Pasta Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 6th June 2015)

A nice pasta sauce, best made when the garden overflows with zucchini and tomatoes are at their best. A bit of prep work required (slicing the zukes, peeling/seeding/chopping...
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http://www.closetcooking.com/2015/03/apricot-dijon-glazed-salmon.html reviewed by kaye16

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 5th June 2015)

We both liked this a lot --> onto the do-again list. Not wanting to heat the oven on a hot day, I broiled the fish rather than baking. Very tasty and...
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Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk Sherbert reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 3rd June 2015)

Club Salad reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 3rd June 2015)

Basice Cabbage Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 3rd June 2015)

While quiet good a bit on the salty side. Next time I would let up on the salt a bit or maybe try rinsing a bit after letting it sit with the salt and...
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Slow Cooker Country-Style Ribs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 3rd June 2015)

Made for son-in-law's birthday 2015. He loved and we all agreed very good. He did request I use Stubb's original BBQ sauce instead of the one suggested...
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Picnic-Worthy Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 3rd June 2015)

Son really enjoyed this one. I thought a bit on the salty side. I prefer my own version of potato salad with just mayo as the sauce to cover the potatoes,...
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Apricot Oat Slice reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

I reduced the sugar in the topping mixture to 1/2 a cup, sprinkled some flaked almonds on top and increased baking time by approx. 10 minutes.
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Creamy Pimiento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Living Slim Down South Cookbook: Eating well and living healthy in the land of biscuits and bacon (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

While this was very good I prefer Bobby Deen's way with lightened up pimiento cheese. I do like the idea for making cracker spoons to serve the cheese...
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Creamy Dijon Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

We loved these mashed potatoes. Dijon, cream cheese, butter, and green onions give them a nice boost. I used fat free cream cheese.
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

Hubby and I loved these. I did use her suggestion of making it lighter by using 1/2 whole wheat flour instead of all all-purpose and fat free cream cheese.
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Barbecued Pork Butt Steaks reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

We loved these. I was a little Leary of the coriander in this but it was fantastic with the other bbq sauce/marinade ingredients. Even son loved this...
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Whipped Cream Topping reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques (reviewed 1st June 2015)

Good basic whipped cream
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Cream Cheese Pie Dough reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques (reviewed 1st June 2015)

Ok pie crust. Didn't think it was flakier than normal pie crust.
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Banana Cream Pie reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques (reviewed 1st June 2015)

Just ok. Easy, but kind of boring.
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Berry Coulis reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Berry Bible: With 175 Recipes Using Cultivated and Wild, Fresh and Frozen Berries (reviewed 1st June 2015)

Easy and tasty
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Jalapeño Beans reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 1st June 2015)

I could have used a bit more spice. Good base recipe, liked the jalapeno pickle juice.
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Crepes reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Little Paris Kitchen: Classic French recipes with a fresh and fun approach (reviewed 1st June 2015)

Gluten-Free Corn Dogs reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 1st June 2015)

(I hacked this recipe to make it vegan. More on that below.) I made these for a friend who can't have gluten and another friend who is very finicky. They...
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Lentils with Caramelized Onions (Mujaddra) reviewed by jenncc

From: Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh and Healthy Mediterranean Favorites (reviewed 30th May 2015)

Not a beautiful dish, but so tasty! Lentils mixed with caramelized onions and a bit of rice and slightly pureed. Great spread on pita bread with a garlic-y...
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Spicy Cumin Lamb Skewers (Yang Rou Chuan) reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 30th May 2015)

Simple and delicious recipe - just the right amount of spice and heat. I did let my lamb marinate for a couple hours.
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Grilled-Pork Chops with Green Apple-Chipotle Salsa reviewed by kaye16

From: Big Flavors of the Hot Sun: Recipes and Techniques from the Spice Zone (reviewed 29th May 2015)

The pork chops here are nothing special, salt&pepper them, plop them on the grill. Good, but ... The salsa is out of this world. A bit tedious coring...
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Spinach, Lemon and Lentil Soup reviewed by digifish_books

From: The Pressure Cooker Recipe Book (reviewed 29th May 2015)

Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 28th May 2015)

A big hit. Fast, easy, tasty, pretty on the plate.
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Marbled Lemon Curd Cheesecake reviewed by innocentfront

From: Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen (reviewed 27th May 2015)

I had to cook a little longer than the stated 45-60 min. Otherwise great and easy.
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BBQ Baked Beans reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Quick & Easy Vegan Celebrations: 150 Great-Tasting Recipes Plus Festive Menus for Vegantastic Holidays and Get-Togethers All Through the Year (Quick and Easy (Experiment)) (reviewed 26th May 2015)

This is a simple and reliable baked bean recipe. There is a nice mixture of tart (white vinegar, Worcester sauce, dry mustard) and sweet (ketchup, agave...
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Cuban Picadillo reviewed by kateq

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 25th May 2015)

Very close to the picadillo my Cuban friends taught me to make when I was in college. It took me a while to figure out what was missing. The potato cubes...
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Pumpkin Au Gratin reviewed by hipcook

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 25th May 2015)

Not at all what I was expecting, this is a delicate European savory custard flavored with pumpkin, not a pumpkin-forward American side dish. Tasty, but...
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