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Bagels reviewed by ajens

From: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

My favorite bagel recipe. Is easier than some others I've tried but has good results. I make 1.5 batch in my kitchenaid. When they have cooled I slice...
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All-Star Muffins reviewed by ajens

From: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Good muffin recipe with lots of variations.
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Raspberry Chicken reviewed by ajens

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Different and tasty meal. Vegetarian adaptable. Used Gardein Scallopini, a tasty meatless chicken breast and it was quite good over wild rice pilaf. I...
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Tortellini with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce reviewed by ajens

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Nice. Quite quick and easy weeknight meal. Needs a side veggie. The sauce cooked while the water was boiling for the tortellini. I used white wine instead...
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Chicken Marbella reviewed by ajens

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

This is a very delicious recipe. Simple and easily adaptable. The work is all ahead. I halve the olives and chop the prunes because I like little bits...
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Cream-Cheese Frosting reviewed by ajens

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

A simple classic cream cheese frosting. I used vanilla w/o lemon. This is enough to frost a large two layer cake like the carrot cake, but just that. You...
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Carrot Cake reviewed by ajens

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

A dense, moist, impressive looking layer cake. Its made with pureed carrots instead of shredded with pineapple, walnuts, and shredded coconut. I only used...
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Miso-Curry Delicata Squash reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

We really like this dish. If you use delicata squash so you can leave the skin on it comes together quickly. We love the flavor of everything together...
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Summer Linguine reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Delicious, quick, the perfect lunch for those summer days of too many zucchini.
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Lemon-Zested Bulger Wheat reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Have made several times and have used the flavor combo with oatmeal as well. Love the lemon zing, the crunchy nuts and the sweet honey. I never use bulger...
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Dairyless Chocolate Mousse reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Yum! Rich, decadent and vegan. I've never used the amaretto.
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Sushi Bowl with Toasted Nori, Avocado and Brown Rice reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

One of our favorite recipes. Can top with any sushi toppings that you like. We are partial to a california roll combo of tofu, diced cucumber, avocado,...
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Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

This is a good way to cook Brussels Sprouts. Very tasty.
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Black Tea Spring Rolls with Mushrooms and Mango Chutney Dipping Sauce reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

The first time I made it with the tea, (I used orange spice black tea because it was in the cupboard) and it did add a floral note. But it didn't make...
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Big Curry Noodle Pot reviewed by ajens

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

We love this recipe. I do agree that it needs some vegetables though. I usually add sauted mushrooms and bell pepper along with the tofu. Also good is...
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Chocolate Crinkles reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Classic chocolate fudge cookie covered in powdered sugar. These taste like a brownie in cookie form with the sugar on giving an extra hint of sweetness. The...
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Stoofperencrumble met lobbige room reviewed by friederike

From: Stoofperen.nl (reviewed 2nd February 2015)

As I still had some 'stoofperen' (cooking pears poached in red wine) leftover from yesterday, I decided to give them an upgrade with this crumble recipe. I'll...
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Potato Wedges with Rosemary reviewed by friederike

From: BBC recipes (reviewed 2nd February 2015)

Quite nice and very easy! I used only six small potatoes for the two of us to serve with Grilled Salmon, Braised Cabbage with Bacon and Onions, though...
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A Better Granola reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd February 2015)

Good flavor, and a light texture. My comparison is home-made granola from the 1970s, which I recall as requiring a lot of oil. In contrast, this takes...
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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 2nd February 2015)

This soup packs a lot of flavor for a quick weeknight meal. I used one dried chipotle chile and two jalapeno peppers and feta cheese. The soup had a really...
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Spicy Tamarind and Channa Risotto Kitcheree reviewed by kaye16

From: Lisa's Kitchen (reviewed 1st February 2015)

Pretty good. A bit monochrome in color; adding some green peas for color at the end, might be nice. I made a half recipe as dinner for two. It was fine,...
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Stoofperen reviewed by friederike

From: AH (reviewed 1st February 2015)

Quite a nice dish. You can eat these as a dessert, preferably with some vanilla ice cream on the side, or as a side dish for a main course - it goes particularly...
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Grilled Salmon, Braised Cabbage with Bacon and Onions reviewed by friederike

From: BBC recipes (reviewed 1st February 2015)

Basically, this is a recipe for braised cabbage, with a serving suggestion of grilled salmon - really, there's not much the recipe says about the salmon....
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Baked Cod with Butter Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 30th January 2015)

Very nice in taste, but more complicated than really necessary, and I don't really see this qualify as 'Real Fast Food'. It took me at least 45 min to...
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Prawn linguine with rocket reviewed by redjanet

From: Eat Like A Girl (reviewed 30th January 2015)

This is a nice and simple but tasty dish that is perfect for a mid-week meal and for using up some prawns I had languishing in the freezer. The rocket...
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Leek, fennel, apple + walnut soup with turmeric reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The First Mess (reviewed 30th January 2015)

This is a very tasty winter soup recipe. It comes together very quickly, so it is great for a weeknight dinner. Definitely serve it drizzled with maple...
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Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce over Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Rice reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 30th January 2015)

This is an excellent recipe to make in advance and eat for lunch during the week. It reheats very well. I made the sauce using cashew butter instead of...
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Creamy Roasted Brussels Sprout and Quinoa Gratin reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 30th January 2015)

This is good, but very cheesy. If I make this again, I may cut back on the amount of gruyere.
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Pork steaks, Hungarian pepper sauce & rice reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 29th January 2015)

The sauce is lovely and overall this is a very nice, healthy meal with fresh flavours. My only drawback is, as with many of these recipes, that although...
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Red Pepper Pasta with Garlic Pistachio Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Kitchen Herbs: The Art and Enjoyment of Growing Herbs and Cooking With Them (reviewed 27th January 2015)

Pretty and tasty pasta with an interesting sauce of chopped pistachios and garlic with capers added at the end. I made a half recipe with about 1-1/2...
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Best French Onion Soup reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 27th January 2015)

Made during the Blizzard of 2015. At the last minute we braved the grocery store lines before the blizzard hit to pick up the ingredients for this soup....
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greek islands salad reviewed by leene101

From: Fresh from the Farm: A Year of Recipes and Stories (reviewed 26th January 2015)

swiss chard and carmelized onions quesadillas reviewed by leene101

From: Fresh from the Farm: A Year of Recipes and Stories (reviewed 26th January 2015)

good way to use a market basket of veggies. Used 1 cup of cheese instead of 2 . very easy to make
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roasted tomato tart reviewed by leene101

From: Fresh from the Farm: A Year of Recipes and Stories (reviewed 26th January 2015)

very easy, my favorite way to use great tomatoes.
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last hurrah cherry tomatoes reviewed by leene101

From: Fresh from the Farm: A Year of Recipes and Stories (reviewed 26th January 2015)

Great way to use up cherry tomatoes. Simple, easy and is very tasty. used 1/8 cup of parm cheese.
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quick and spicy ginger peanut noodles reviewed by leene101

From: Fresh from the Farm: A Year of Recipes and Stories (reviewed 26th January 2015)

very easy to make, and tastes great.
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dreamy winter vegetable chowder w/ mustard, lemon + crispy cabbage reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The First Mess (reviewed 26th January 2015)

This is a hearty winter stew. I think that I added too much lemon, so the flavor was a bit sour for me. The Old Bay Seasoning does add a nice touch. If...
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Salty Maple Squash with Ginger Scallion Rice + Turmeric Brussels Slaw reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The First Mess (reviewed 26th January 2015)

This is a great winter recipe. I used sweet potatoes in place of squash and loved the results. I will make this again.
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Broccoli with olives, orange zest, and parsley reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Fresh & Fast Vegetarian: Recipes That Make a Meal (reviewed 25th January 2015)

I used a mix of broccoli and cauliflower, but otherwise I followed the recipe to the letter. I wasn't crazy about this for some reason. I think I would...
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Grilled pesto pizza with sweet potatoes, kale and balsamic reduction reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 25th January 2015)

I cheated a bit and bought store-made pizza dough, instead of electing to use Chloe's optional recipe. This recipe is a bit unusual in that you cook the...
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ricotta mozzarella and cherry tomato pizza reviewed by leene101

From: Franny's: Simple Seasonal Italian (reviewed 24th January 2015)

love this pizza. Easy dough must do in advance. Great flavor. Used half the cheese and still great!
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Celery Fennel and Pear Salad reviewed by leene101

From: Franny's: Simple Seasonal Italian (reviewed 24th January 2015)

lovely fall winter salad.used tbsp of grated cheese instead of amount listed.
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white dough reviewed by leene101

From: Pizza: Seasonal Recipes from Rome's Legendary Pizzarium (reviewed 24th January 2015)

The BEST dough ever, bar-none. needs 2 sit overnight must do 24 hours in advance. Love the technique, takes time to learn exactly the right way to handle...
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slow roasted tomatoes reviewed by leene101

From: The Glorious Vegetables of Italy (reviewed 24th January 2015)

easy, taste terrific I used cherry tomatoes. Used bread to wipe the pan after tomatoes in container yummy
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chicory salad with anchovy dressing reviewed by leene101

From: The Glorious Vegetables of Italy (reviewed 24th January 2015)

love this dressing. Made with dark greens once and romaine once. left out the parmesan cheese to lower fat content. Fine without it. used pizza cut...
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sauteed wild fennel with tomatoes and breadcrumbs reviewed by leene101

From: Coming Home to Sicily: Seasonal Harvests and Cooking from Case Vecchie (reviewed 24th January 2015)

love this recipe. I use passata or prego sauce. Chop the fennel into really small chunks after cooled.
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Red Chile Chicken with Rice and Black Beans reviewed by leene101

From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 24th January 2015)

made with 3/4 cup rice still good. Used Ancho powder 2tbsp already cooked chicken. very easy to put together. Love the flavor
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Egg Cakes with Bacon (Eierpfannkucken mit Speck) reviewed by hipcook

From: The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites (reviewed 24th January 2015)

It's a nice dish; a more custardy take on a frittata appropriate for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner. Unfortunately, the recipe really doesn't help on...
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Fresh Pea Hummus reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Meatless: More Than 200 of the Very Best Vegetarian Recipes (reviewed 24th January 2015)

I made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. Martha is my idol, so I'm thrilled to have a cookbook of hers I can use. This doesn't have a strong...
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Ooey-Gooey Brownies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 24th January 2015)

I didn't have the problem with dryness the other reviewer mentioned. The brownies tasted good,and they smelled divine thanks to the coffee in them. The...
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Sloppy Joes reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Chicago Diner Cookbook (reviewed 24th January 2015)

This recipe is easy and a comfort food suitable for picky audiences. You just toss tempeh in olive oil and tamari, then bake it. The rest of the ingredients...
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Soba Slaw reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Quick-Fix Vegan: Healthy, Homestyle Meals in 30 Minutes or Less (reviewed 24th January 2015)

This slaw is fabulous, full of veggies and fresh flavor. There is a LOT of prep and dicing involved though, so I wouldn't say that it meets Robin's claim...
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Spicy Smoked Portobello Tacos reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Quick-Fix Vegan: Healthy, Homestyle Meals in 30 Minutes or Less (reviewed 24th January 2015)

It's hard to go wrong with Robin Robertson. True to her word, these tacos are ready fast and are delish. I've made them a few times now. They do have some...
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Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Whole Grain Vegan Baking: More than 100 Tasty Recipes for Plant-Based Treats Made Even Healthier-From Wholesome Cookies and Cupcakes to Breads, Biscuits, and More (reviewed 24th January 2015)

I adore these cookies. But be aware they won't be universal crowdpleasers. The "surprise" is Sriracha and Chinese five spice. They've got some kick. My...
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Chocolate Fudgy Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 24th January 2015)

I only have one negative about this recipe, so I'll get that out of the way first. These cookies did not bind together well at all. Next time, I'm going...
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City Girl Snickerdoodles reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 23rd January 2015)

These really taste snickerdoodley. Do watch them in the oven. They can overcook very easily, and they don't give off the strong aroma some cookies do when...
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Avocado Pesto Pasta reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 23rd January 2015)

This pasta is delicious and so fast and easy to make. You can be done by the time the linguine boils. There are only a handful of ingredients. She recommends...
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Grated Cucumber Salad with Oregano reviewed by kaye16

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 23rd January 2015)

We liked this quite a bit. I made a half recipe with a whole cuke (I think what's called an English cuke in the USofA, but the only kind usually available). Wrung...
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Chocolate Walnut Fudge reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 22nd January 2015)

I made these to take to work. I only have one vegan co-worker, but these were so popular I was asked to make them again. They are super easy to make,...
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Brandenburg Stuffed Cabbage / Brandenburger Kohlrouladen reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 22nd January 2015)

I wasn't impressed. I knew it would be a lot of work - blanch the cabbage and carefully remove the leaves, make a filling, stuff the cabbage leaves, then...
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Black Bean Chili reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 21st January 2015)

A spicy and hearty chili - and you won't miss the meat. This recipe uses the slow simmered black beans, and turns them into chili by the addition of more...
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Clear Barbecue Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 20th January 2015)

Before heading to work this morning I put a small pork butt in my crock pot. When I got home all I had to do was shred it and make the sauce, toast some...
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Paprika chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 19th January 2015)

A very nice, simple chicken stew. This tasted good, though as it was ever-so-slightly bland, I may use hot smoked paprika next time, or just plain paprika...
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Apple and Cider Rye Bread reviewed by hipcook

From: Food: The Insider's Guide (reviewed 19th January 2015)

We make this without the addition of apples; the cider provides enough of an apple taste to the bread. Very nice loaf, hearty without being overly dense.
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Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 19th January 2015)

Excellent mac and cheese. The four cheeses were Velveeta, Cream Cheese, Cheddar and Parmesan. Very creamy and satisfying.
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Grilled Chicken with Thyme and Sea Salt reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 19th January 2015)

I used my cast iron grill pan that my daughter and son-in-law got me for Christmas to make this dish. It was fantastic. Loved the crispy outside thanks...
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Melt-y Chocolate - Truffle Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 19th January 2015)

These are very easy to whip up. The only hard part is waiting 30 minutes for the dough to sit in the fridge to firm up a bit before rolling into balls...
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Spicy Cauliflower Stir-Fry reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 19th January 2015)

While I served this as a side I think it could also be a vegetarian main dish. It was quiet good. Loved the spicy kick from the Sriracha. Daughter and...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomelo and Star Anise reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 19th January 2015)

This dish is an interesting mix of flavors. The supremed pomelo (we substituted grapefruit) are marinated in a simple syrup that contains lemon, star...
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Adventure Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Josey Baker Bread: Get Baking - Make Awesome Bread - Share the Loaves (reviewed 18th January 2015)

This is an excellent gluten free alternative! Not exactly a bread but certainly close enough and without the use of rice flours/starches etc. This loaf...
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Potato Leek Soup reviewed by hipcook

From: Alton Brown's Gear For Your Kitchen (reviewed 18th January 2015)

A pretty good take on the classic. Warm, smooth, and refined. I found it needed salt; that probably depends on how much is already in the stock you use.
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Lazy Day Slow Cooker Mushroom Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 17th January 2015)

Liked this very much -- earthy taste of mushrooms, with cream, brightened by a bit of lemon and thyme. Yum. - Not enough sherry and no back-up in house....
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Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 17th January 2015)

I've made several versions of stuffed shells and this one is definitely a winner. I liked the Italian sausage in this one. I used a jarred pasta sauce....
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Bama Steak and Cheese Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 17th January 2015)

This is Christy's version of a Philly Cheese Steak. I love that it starts with deli roast beef. I used her All Purpose Marinade as an option of part of...
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Not Your Averge Joe Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 17th January 2015)

While these were quiet good they were a little on the sweet side. Next time I'll cut the 1/4 cup brown sugar to a tablespoon or two and the sweet pickle...
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Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Cabbage Slaw reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Simple Food & Recipes (reviewed 16th January 2015)

Nice tastes here. Easy and fast to make. I made a half recipe. - The cabbage slaw was good enough to keep on its own. The bell pepper strips should be...
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Fish Cakes with Herbs and Chiles reviewed by kaye16

From: The New York Times (reviewed 15th January 2015)

Oh yes, definitely a keeper. I had 380g of merlan (whiting?), and made about an 80% recipe. Make 7 patties altogether, maybe slightly larger than asked....
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Spicy Sweet Potato and Green Rice Burrito Bowls reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 14th January 2015)

This is very delicious. Follow the recipe exactly.
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Clementine Sunshine Smoothie reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 14th January 2015)

Fennel with Capers and Olives reviewed by jenncc

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

This was delicious and satisfying. I loved the salty/briny-ness of the olives and capers against the sweet fennel and garlic. The ricotta on top makes...
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Parsley, Lemon and Cannellini Bean Salad reviewed by jenncc

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

Loved the flavors of this Mediterranean style salad. Simple and delicious.
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Crispy Parma pork reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 14th January 2015)

This was nice, but nothing very exciting. The chilli and mint gave a nice kick of flavour to the courgettes and the pork was easy to prepare. I didn't...
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Cajun spiced chicken with potato wedges and chive dip reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 14th January 2015)

I used this more as an inspiration than as an actual recipe as I already had a tin of Cajun seasoning lying around, which I used instead of the prescribed...
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Crushed Spiced Carrot Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 13th January 2015)

By household consensus (two of two), this has leaped to the top of our favorite carrot salad recipe list. Because I was not as organized as I should...
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Moroccan-Spiced Roast Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 13th January 2015)

An instant favorite. My chicken was smaller than asked, and I spatchcocked it to cook it faster, settting in on top of the potatoes, onion quarters and...
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Stracciatella Tortoni Cake with Espresso Fudge Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 13th January 2015)

My DH prepared this for my birthday. Crust from crushed macaroons, an ice cream-like body from Italian meringue and whipped cream (with lovely chocolate,...
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Long-Cooked Pork Shoulder reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking (reviewed 13th January 2015)

This produced a tender and delicious pork roast, and one with unmistakable chinese flavor. The roast is rubbed with double-dark soy sauce, shaoxing rice...
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Transylvanian meatballs with garlic sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: Good Eating (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 12th January 2015)

Although this made a substantial lunch, along with a salad and some rice, I was a bit disappointed and surprised that these meatballs did not have as much...
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Mushroom and Brown Rice Veggie Burgers reviewed by jenncc

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 12th January 2015)

Loved these! They are flavorful, adaptable and hold together. I did a Mexican take on this subbing soy sauce with chipotle in adobo, some zucchini a...
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Hot or Cold Leek Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 11th January 2015)

This is warming and delicious. I have used this basic recipe/technique for various potato based soups and it always comes out velvety smooth. I like...
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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Chicken Jus reviewed by kateq

From: Craft of Cooking: Notes and Recipes from a Restaurant Kitchen (reviewed 11th January 2015)

I love this method of roasting chicken. The recipe as written serves 6; I frequently use this method for a single serving or for chicken for 2. I find...
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Cranberry Panna Cotta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 11th January 2015)

This seemed like such a good idea - panna cotta without heavy cream (just butter milk) and cranberries for fruit. As written, there isn't enough sugar...
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Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 11th January 2015)

This salsa is elevated by broiling the tomatillos, onion, and garlic first, and then grinding them up. Spice comes from chipotle peppers in adobo. We...
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Pickled Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 11th January 2015)

Simple to prepare, these onions add a nice crunchiness to tacos. We prepared these with Chili-Braised Pork Shoulder Tacos, and look forward to using them...
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Chile Braised Pork Shoulder Tacos reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 11th January 2015)

Powerful flavor, great moist meat, and a perfect base for tacos. A paste is prepared using two types of dried chili peppers - its worth seeking out a...
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Pate Brisee (Flakey Pie Dough) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm (reviewed 10th January 2015)

This was an easy dough and very flaky. I made it the night before and stored in the fridge. It was great on the Venison Pub Pie from page 255. I think...
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Venison Pub Pie with Chestnuts and Parsnips reviewed by southerncooker

From: Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm (reviewed 10th January 2015)

Even though I was the only one who enjoyed this dish I still have to give it a 5. Son says he's just not a fan of pot pies something about the liquid...
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Broccoli Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 10th January 2015)

When it's very cold and only self-indulgent comfort will do, along comes Elise with this sop to one's conscience-- a (relatively) healthy version of good...
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Pasta with Salmon Caviar reviewed by kaye16

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 9th January 2015)

No salmon caviar, but lumpfish caviar (cheaper and died red, I didn't realize till I looked it up). Half recipe made an easy and fast dinner for two....
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Coleslaw for Barbecue reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Joy of Cooking (reviewed 7th January 2015)

This is a pretty basic recipe, but the addition of scallions was a nice change. I adjusted the mayo:vinegar ratio to be heavier vinegar (from 1C:2tsp...
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