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Cinnamon-Sugar Pull-Apart Cake with Lemon Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th December 2014)

I decided to give this a 5 since hubby and daughter agreed that it was delicious and addictive. I had quiet a hard time with the dough though and it was...
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Double Chicken Soup with Rolled Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 16th December 2014)

This soup was loaded with flavor. Using both thighs and a whole chicken made a delicious broth. I had some leftover chicken for my grand puppy and also...
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Classic Brown Soda Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 15th December 2014)

The bread was very dense and heavy. I made it for a friend's Irish-born mother who wanted the'real' thing. This wasn't it. The flavor wasn't bad but...
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Spaghetti with Bok Choy, Poached Egg, and Romano Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 15th December 2014)

Very good, easy, and adaptable. I made a halfish recipe using what was labelled chard at the shop, but looked more like bok choy. I called it bok choy...
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Dark and Spicy Pumpkin Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: Flavor Flours: A New Way to Bake with Teff, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Other Whole & Ancient Grains, Nuts & Non-Wheat Flours (reviewed 15th December 2014)

This bread is excellent--the fact that it is gluten free should put no one off--it's not non-wheat flour trying to imitate wheat flour. It's a delicious...
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Penne al Cavolfiore e Panna reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2014)

Very good pasta dish. Easy to do I brought the pasta water to a boil. Used that to cook the cauliflower, then to peel the tomatoes, then salted it and...
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Butternut Pear Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods (reviewed 12th December 2014)

Very easy - a fall soup you can make in your spare time! You just roast some butternut squash, pear, and onion in your oven (all in one pan, with olive...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Pillows reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 12th December 2014)

Great cookie. Not as labor intensive as I thought they would be. Though my chocolate dough seemed really wet and sticky they came together nicely. The...
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Smothered Pork Chops reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 11th December 2014)

Although this recipe keeps you in the kitchen near the stove for a bit, it's a simple week night dinner. It's easy enough to prepare the ingredients as...
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Roast Cod with Smoked Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 11th December 2014)

This was great and my son and I really enjoyed it. Since the recipe didn't state whether or not to leave the bacon slices whole I decided to cut my slices...
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Cornish Pasties reviewed by friederike

From: Pie (reviewed 10th December 2014)

Not impressed. The pastry is very similar to the Short Cut Pastry in that the fat is first frozen, then grated into the flour, which makes it a very fast...
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Shortbread reviewed by friederike

From: BBC recipes (reviewed 10th December 2014)

Extremely simple, extremely quick, and quite delicious! I'm only not very sure if they really tasted 100% like what shortbread is supposed to taste - they...
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Shaker Potato-Leek Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: American Cooking : The Eastern Heartland (reviewed 10th December 2014)

This was a pretty good, simple soup. It's basically a potato and leek soup, with a hint of caraway for flavor (plus marjoram, paprika, and white pepper,...
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New Orleans Roast Beef Po' Boys reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 10th December 2014)

Nice to come home to supper almost ready and the house smelling good. All I had to do was toast the rolls and melt the Provolone Cheese and bit then smear...
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General Tso's Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 10th December 2014)

Another excellent recipe from Ms. Kuan. This cookbook has yet to fail me. That being said, this may not have been the best recipe for me to tackle at...
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Arugula, Grapefruit, and Feta Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 9th December 2014)

This couldn't be easier - a tub of washed arugula, grapefruit segments (supremed), and crumbled Feta. I used the suggested lemon herb dressing, which...
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Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 9th December 2014)

This is a simple salad dressing that uses lemon juice as its acid, shallots, and fresh herbs. Because its winter, I replaced the fresh herbs with some...
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Deviled Panko-Crusted Chicken Thighs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Keepers: Two Home Cooks Share Their Tried-and-True Weeknight Recipes and the Secrets to Happiness in the Kitchen (reviewed 9th December 2014)

I checked this book out from the library and may just have to get a copy of my own. What a great way to make baked boneless chicken thighs. Son and I loved...
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English Chocolate Crisps reviewed by southerncooker

From: Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 9th December 2014)

These no bake cookies are delicious. Corn flakes, two kinds of chocolate and dried cranberries make a delicious cookie.
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Parmesan Kale Chips reviewed by southerncooker

From: Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 9th December 2014)

I've made kale chips before and loved them. With Ina's recipe you add some Parmesan to the chips after baking a bit, then continue baking. They were delicious.
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Best-Ever Beer Cheese Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 9th December 2014)

This recipe was named right. This soup was amazing. I didn't have mustard oil but I can't imagine it could have been any better with it as it was absolutely...
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German Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 9th December 2014)

This one is a bit different in the German Potato Salad I usually make but it was still delicious. I've never had one where you sautee green onions, and...
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Grapefruit and Meyer Lemon Marmalade reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 8th December 2014)

I had high hopes for finding kumquats in southern California last week (for a traditional marmalade), and was initially disappointed to only come home...
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Chewy Salted Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 8th December 2014)

The idea is terrific but the recipe itself is rather standard. The first batch (as the recipe is written) was just blah so I improved it by adding pecans...
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Smashed Potatoes with Wagon Wheel Fondue reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 8th December 2014)

Made this with a smallish red skin potatoes and Fontina cheese and it was great. Made only 1/3 of the cheese fondue and had about 2 pounds potatoes. The...
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Subs reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook: A Faster, Smarter Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 7th December 2014)

My 17 year old son chose this recipe to cook for dinner tonight. It starts with frozen breaded chicken cutlets so is low on the actual "cooking". Nevertheless,...
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Exotic Leavened Naans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 7th December 2014)

This Naan recipe produces a bread filled with an utterly delicious mix of ground almonds, coconut, yellow raisins, and a bit of sugar. Unfortunately the...
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Griddled Chicken (Murgh taka tak) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 7th December 2014)

Onions are first sauteed (added to fried cumin seeds), additional spices added, and then chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces. The chicken was supposed...
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Balti Potatoes (Haryali Aloo) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 7th December 2014)

A bad flavor permeated this dish. Not sure why, but we accidentally added extra garlic (6 instead of 4 cloves). The potatoes are first boiled, and then...
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Kidney Beans in Spicy Tomato and Garlic Sauce (Ramjah Lababdar) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 7th December 2014)

This was a very nice side dish. Red kidney beans, cumin, ginger, onion, and additional spices. My DH prepared this the day before he served it, in accord...
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Soft and Chewy Cocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 7th December 2014)

This recipe made cookies that looked so perfect you might have thought they were purchased from a store. We followed the high-altitude instructions, which...
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Banana Nut Bread Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Baking (reviewed 6th December 2014)

Very easy but tasty muffin. Great use for over ripe bananas. I had some about to go to waste and had all the other ingredients on hand to make these. They...
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 4th December 2014)

I've never cooked Indian food and I believe I've only ever eaten it once. For reasons known only to him, my youngest son decided he wanted me to cook...
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Swiss Chard with Ginger and Garlic reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 4th December 2014)

The chard at the shops this week looked pretty sad, so I used spinach instead, the kind with huge leaves, the size of a salad plate or even bigger. Made...
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Rice Pilaf with Almonds and Raisins reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 4th December 2014)

I made 1/3 of a recipe that is advertised to serve 4-6 and it was more than enough. But tasty. And quite easy to make as these things go.
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Salmon in a Tomato-Cream Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 4th December 2014)

Scrumptious, was DH's verdict. It really was delicious. I made a halfish recipe, but with all of the spices, except for salt and cumin (which we regretfully...
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Honey and Hazelnut Spread (Confit de Miel et Noisettes) reviewed by kateq

From: French Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 3rd December 2014)

I think of this as the 'anti-nutella.' It's quite delicious, lasts forever (if you don't eat it all up right away) contains no palm oil as does Nutella,...
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Savory Cheddar Waffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Chow (reviewed 2nd December 2014)

This is a basic waffle recipe that includes grated cheddar cheese. It benefits from a very sharp cheese, and I modified it slightly by using coconut oil...
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Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 1st December 2014)

A very good dinner, easy to prepare, easy to eat. The bsprouts are nicely roasted (and thus edible). Reported the roasted lemons are edible too, but I...
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Salt Cod and Mashed Potatoes (Morue et sa Puree) reviewed by kateq

From: French Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2014)

I love brandade and this is a particularly good version. The trick with the sizzling parsley and garlic finish is a knockout. Looks great at service...
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Jacques's Stuffed Cabbage reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 1st December 2014)

I have made this with ground beef and in a vegetarian version using vegetable stock and mushrooms to replace the meat. It always delicious and it looks...
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Christmas Clementine, Carrot and Coriander Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Food.com (reviewed 1st December 2014)

The flavors are so vibrant and refreshing and the soup itself is beautiful. I have used crushed fennel seeds in place of coriander-- loved it. both ways....
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Julia's Salmon Fillet en Papillote with Shallots and Tomato reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 1st December 2014)

Just as with the version by Jacques Pepin, this is a great meal. And as with that version, I use less fat and sometimes combine butter and oil. The herbs...
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Jacques's Salmon Filet en Papillote with Zucchini, Carrot and Shitake Mushrooms reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 1st December 2014)

Salmon prepared this way is delicious, fun, has a great presentation, is really healthy and makes for very easy clean up. I personally find a 6 to 8 ounce...
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Herb Noodle Salad (Bun) reviewed by woodenspoon

From: The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Great guidelines for making a classic Bun salad- this is now one of our staples. Yum.
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Jacques's Seafood Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This bread makes an excellent hors d'oeuvre or luncheon dish, but the caveat is that it is very rich. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe,...
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Spiced Beef Stew reviewed by woodenspoon

From: The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Wonderful stew, lovely flavor. Requires some specific Asian spices and takes some time to make, but well worth the effort.
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Jacques's French Potato Salad reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

I love this salad--I often add string beans, chick peas, shrimp, cherry tomatoes and this salad is a meal. I particularly like that the potatoes are warm...
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Moroccan Fish and Couscous Packets reviewed by woodenspoon

From: Cooking for Two 2013 (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Individual Chocolate Fudge Cakes reviewed by woodenspoon

From: Cooking for Two 2013 (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies reviewed by woodenspoon

From: Baking Illustrated (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Best brownies I have ever made. I have brought them to several parties and everyone loved them.
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Jacques's Sausage in Brioche reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This is a feast for the eyes -- it looks great on a platter, it slices beautifully, it never fails to impress. Even better, it tastes great. I've not...
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Julia's Traditional Gravlax reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

The hardest part of this is waiting the four days it takes for it to be ready--and finding space for the weighted container in the frig. The next hardest...
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Mignonette Sauce for Oysters reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This is my favorite way to eat oysters. This sauce is, as stated in the recipe, very strong and I do dilute it with a bit of red wine, as suggested. ...
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The Saturday White Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This is no-knead bread to a higher power. Forkish combines autolyse and dough folding with the now-standard no-knead technique and the results are pretty...
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Sausage and Seafood Gumbo reviewed by kateq

From: I Hear America Cooking (reviewed 29th November 2014)

This is the first gumbo recipe I ever made and I have basically stuck with it ever since. This really is an excellent gumbo. The Instructions are clear;...
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Buttery Sourdough Buns reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 29th November 2014)

These were great - crisp tops, soft centers, buttery and beautiful. Mine needed a little longer in the oven than the recipe calls for and unlike others...
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Sugar and Spice Pecans reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Exotic Table: Flavors, inspiration, and recipes from around the world--to your kitchen (reviewed 28th November 2014)

I made this simple dish consisting of only pecans, butter, honey, brown sugar, and salt seasoned fabulously with Ras El Hanout and it was a big hit for...
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Black Olive Cheeks (Puccia) reviewed by kateq

From: Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe's Best Artisan Bakers (reviewed 26th November 2014)

The only drawback to this quite delicious bread is its color--the black olives give the dough a less than beautiful grayish hue. This recipe makes great...
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Roast Potatoes with Rosemary reviewed by kateq

From: Elizabeth Minchilli in Rome (reviewed 26th November 2014)

This potato dish is simply sublime. But the really fabulous thing here is the trick for infusing the olive oil with rosemary and garlic. It's so simple...
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Hushpuppies reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Biscuits, Spoonbread & Sweet Potato Pie (Knopf Cooks American Series) (reviewed 26th November 2014)

First time making hushpuppies and they came out great. Used one onion, grated to make up about 3/4 of a cup.
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A Hummus Recipe reviewed by BethNH

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2014)

I used canned beans and my food processor and got a nice creamy hummus.
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Spice-Rubbed Korean Chicken reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Kimchi Chronicles: Korean Cooking for an American Kitchen (reviewed 25th November 2014)

This marinade and spice rub make a very simple and tasty grilled chicken. The breasts come out nice and juicy.
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Red Lentil Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 25th November 2014)

This is a good basic soup that could be easily modified for other flavor profiles. The cumin and coriander gave the soup a lovely flavor, and I purposely...
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Ultimate Banana Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 25th November 2014)

Fussy recipe is right, and an interesting process, but I'm not sure that the outcome was worth the extra effort. The idea is to increase banana flavor...
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Burnt Ends Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 25th November 2014)

My son requested I make some chili so I showed him this. He said he'd try it if I substituted a poblano for the green bell and black beans for the pintos...
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Baked Quinces with Pecan Brittle / Gebackene Quitten mit Pekannuss-Krokant reviewed by friederike

From: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 24th November 2014)

The idea was quite nice, the execution was not. The main problem was the brittle - even before we used it on the quinces, it was quite soft and not as...
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Crispy Cabbage with Poppy Seeds reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Splendid Table (reviewed 24th November 2014)

Way back in August, SouthernCooker reviewed this recipe, and I have been waiting for a reliable cooktop to make it. It didn't disappoint! The flavors...
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Fennel Stock reviewed by southerncooker

From: Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes (reviewed 24th November 2014)

This was easy to make and great in the Braised Fennel wedges with saffron and tomato. I gave the leftover stock to my daughter to use in some soup.
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Braised Fennel with Saffron and Tomato reviewed by southerncooker

From: Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes (reviewed 24th November 2014)

This dish was amazing and delicious! The sauce from it was even good on the Sweet Potato Gnocchi From Earth to Table. I also made the Fennel stock to...
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi reviewed by southerncooker

From: Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm (reviewed 24th November 2014)

For supper tonight I finally made Gnocchi for the first time. I made Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Making gnocchi sure requires patience. I really had a hard...
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Weeknight Skillet Fajitas reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 24th November 2014)

These are exactly the same recipe as the chicken fajitas from the same cookbook (though not listed together). Although my boys prefer beef, we didn't...
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roasted cherry tomatoes reviewed by leene101

From: Franny's: Simple Seasonal Italian (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

very simple can use as a topping for anything. I used it on a pizza. Even with winter tomatoes this is great. It just has to cook a long time. Worth...
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Gluten-Free Stuffing reviewed by BethNH

From: Glutenfree Girl & the Chef (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

I started making this stuffing a couple of years ago when we invited a family for Thanksgiving whose daughter has Celiac's disease. I use Udi's white...
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Spätzle reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

This recipe is where I learned to love spätzle. A halved version of this recipe is in my "handy book" of frequently used recipes. I sometimes use it as...
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Cauliflower Paprikash reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

The book's spine is broken at this page. The paprikash is good, but this is where we learned to love spaetzle. My cauliflower bits usually take close...
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Porcini and Shallots reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

Confession: I skipped the porcini and shallots (none on hand), and instead used this recipe as a guide for braising. I used only four chicken thighs,...
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fig Cranberry Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

Intrigued by the fig-cranberry combination, I had to whip up a small (1/2) batch of this sauce. I served it with some braised chicken thighs. It produced...
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Tourtiere : The French - Canadian Meat Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

This is really an almost all day project but fun to do. I also made Bev's Pie Crust from Page 159 which is fantastic and I made it before for the Spring...
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Apple Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

Even mr picky hubby enjoyed this one. Of course he usually enjoys desserts more that any other course. I did substitute Honey Crisp for the Granny Smith...
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Spicy Carrot Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Light: Delicious Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 22nd November 2014)

I love this, my husband not so much. He finds the lemon a bit much; maybe I should use just a few drops just for him. Easy to assemble and keeps well.
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Dutch Apple Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: About.com food (reviewed 22nd November 2014)

Lovely flavor, but a very frustrating pastry dough. The dough is composed on eggs, flour, and butter - no water at all! It did come together in my (new)...
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Speculaskruiden reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: About.com food (reviewed 22nd November 2014)

This is a special dutch spice mixture which is similar to pumpkin pie spice. This recipe provides the components and their ratio. The only negative is...
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Sweet and Sour Fish (糖醋鱼, tángcùyú) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 21st November 2014)

The deep-fried fish was absolutely brilliant! I also liked the sauce; DH just isn't that much of a fan of sweet and sour and liked it somewhat less - but...
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Cinnamon Squares reviewed by BethNH

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 21st November 2014)

I hope the squirrels like this cake more than my family. I've had this simple cake bookmarked for years. I was looking for something simple to bake today...
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Sichuan Dry-Fried Beef reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 19th November 2014)

Excellent! Full of flavor and just the right amount of spice. Plenty hot but not so hot as to make my middle son break out in a sweat. The beef was...
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Balsamic-Glazed Tuna reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 19th November 2014)

This is an old favorite of a recipe, from a 1999 issue of Cooking Light. Made it again tonight after finding some nice-looking tuna steaks at the shop...
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Baked Cod with a Zesty Crust reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 19th November 2014)

This was such a simple and fast recipe and to top it off delicious too. Hubby and son enjoyed it as much as I did. Great work night supper. I served it...
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Cream of Leek and Orange / Orangen-Lauchcremesuppe reviewed by friederike

From: 'le Cordon Bleu' Home Collection: Soups (reviewed 18th November 2014)

The soup we had was quite nice - but that definitely wouldn't have been the case if I had followed the recipe to the letter. It started out with me not...
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Beef and Guinness Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 18th November 2014)

I made this one Sunday so I could reheat it tonight for our supper. Great to come home to a supper after work that I only had to heat up. I made a half...
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Classic Brown Soda Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 18th November 2014)

While I didn't care for the bread by itself it was delicious dipped in the Beef and Guinness Stew page 72. Perfect for a cold autumn night. I made this...
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My Dad's Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes From Our Kitchen (reviewed 17th November 2014)

Delicious fluffy pancakes! Lot's of melted butter and the addition of a vanilla bean (or a good dose of extract) make them moist and tasty, while beaten...
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2014)

This Ottolenghi recipe is excellent, and I think I might have reviewed other versions of the recipe that were published elsewhere. This time, I prepared...
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Long Roasted New Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2014)

My potatoes came out cooked, somewhat crisped on the outside, and the sprinkle of rosemary made it a bit better than usual.
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Wild Boar Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 17th November 2014)

I wish I could find real wild boar but used ground pork and ground turkey instead. I would have used the suggested ground venison in place of part of...
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Baked Eggs on a Bed of Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 17th November 2014)

Great dish to serve for brunch with a crowd because you can cook a number of eggs at once. I doubled the recipe and omitted the garlic. Next time, I would...
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Sweet and Sour Chick Pea Flour Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

The soup was very tasty, sour with a bit of sweet, full of spices. I did expect the soup to be a bit thicker than it was. Maybe this was a function of...
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Shoba Ramji's Alimucha Oorga, Lime Pickle reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

I've tried another pickle, which was pretty horrible, so I was pleased to find this one was pretty tasty. Maybe not as good as a commercial lime pickle,...
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Gingery Cabbage and Peas reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

We liked this a lot, and it's an Indian side dish with a bit of color. (My Indian plates seem to be a bit monochrome, so I'm trying to expand by repertoire.)
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Mrs Kumud Kansara's Coco Pista Pasand—Coconut Pistachio Sweetmeats reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Indian sweetmeats are really sweet, and these are, but they are delicious. A simple syrup that makes a single thread when dropped from a spoon into cold...
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