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Whole burnt eggplant with charred egg yolk, tahini, and chilli sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: Chasing smoke (reviewed 14th September 2021)

This recipe was fantastic and quite easy to pull together. I did my eggplants in a cast iron pan on the stovetop and that worked out well (cut eggplant...
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Oven-Roasted Ratatouille reviewed by kateq

From: The Wall Street Journal (reviewed 14th September 2021)

A shortcut, really easy ratatouille with quite good flavor which is even better the next day. One pan to clean is also a plus. Not as rich and unctuous...
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Best-Ever Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Delish (reviewed 13th September 2021)

I was afraid - afraid this would be too much liquid, afraid it wouldn't thicken, afraid of using Jasmine Rice (I usually use short grain). I shouldn't...
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Enchiladas Verdes reviewed by jenncc

From: Homesick Texan (reviewed 13th September 2021)

These were easy to put together and came out pretty good. My only complaint is that the sauce was way too thin with the 3 cups water! I had to cook it...
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French Tomato Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 5th September 2021)

I par-baked the crust and strained some of the juices from the garden tomatoes I used, but otherwise followed the recipe. Crust was light and flaky, creamy...
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Yogurt and Honey Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 3rd September 2021)

While the flavor is very good (slightly sweet), the loaf itself is a little lackluster - it didn't rise much and if your looking for a crusty loaf, keep...
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Vanilla Greek Yogurt Olive Oil Pound Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Baking Chocolatess (reviewed 31st August 2021)

I chose this recipe because I had Greek yogurt nearing it expiration. I also only had 2 eggs and 2 egg whites (left over from another recipe), so I made...
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Naan reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 29th August 2021)

These were simple to throw together and both the flavor and texture was wonderful. They were slightly fluffy, and pliable with a great buttery taste. I...
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Oven-Roasted Tomato Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 29th August 2021)

This was good and I will try it again with the following changes - my tomatoes (fresh from the garden) became way too soft after the initial 35 minute...
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Salted Halvah Blondies reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert Person (reviewed 25th August 2021)

These are terrific! Nice and fudge-y on the inside with golden crisp edges, and not overly sweet. Don't skimp on the salt on top.
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Romertopf Clay-Baked Chicken, Stuffed with Serrano Ham and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking: Traditional and Modern Recipes to Savor and Share (reviewed 22nd August 2021)

A really nice chicken from the Romertopf. This was finished in a, to me, unusual way. The chicken was taken out of the oven and remoed from the pot....
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Heirloom Tomato Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 21st August 2021)

This is for the crust only. Used this tart shell for a hybrid of Mathilde's Tomato Tart (Smitten Kitchen). Came out great - loved the flavor and the...
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Mathilde's tomato tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th August 2021)

Made this with a variety of heirloom tomatoes from my garden, 1 cup each of parsley and basil (thats all I had), 2 TBSP dijon and a mild provolone. The...
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Peanut Sauce reviewed by kalamansi

From: Washington Post (reviewed 14th August 2021)

Cheese, Pear & Kiwi Fruit Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Cool & Fresh - 100 Succesfull Recipes (reviewed 13th August 2021)

I more or less a full recipe, with about a quarter off the dressing. The cheese was Maaslander. An odd combination, but good stuff. Some chopped nuts might...
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Swordfish Steaks with Anchovies and Wild Mushrooms reviewed by kaye16

From: Paula Wolfert's world of food: A collection of recipes from her kitchen, travels, and friends (reviewed 12th August 2021)

Interesting dish. A grilled bit of swordfish topped with a sauce of capers, anchovies, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
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Chocolate raspberry cheesecake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 8th August 2021)

I only made the cheesecake (no crust or topping) and cooked sous vide at 80* C for 60 min in jars. The recipe made 5 medium jars (probably would be about...
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Grilled Eggplant with Labneh reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 6th August 2021)

Loved this dish! I followed the recipe closely and the results were great. I let the eggplants get a bit more charred which resulted in a nice contrast...
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Fattoush reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 6th August 2021)

This review is mostly for the dressing as I strayed a bit with the other components. The dressing was good and I will make it again but makes a very different...
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Hummus reviewed by jenncc

From: Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh and Healthy Mediterranean Favorites (reviewed 5th August 2021)

Love this version of hummus. It is super creamy, with a healthy punch of lemon and garlic. This is less tahini forward than some recipes.
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Halva, Burnt Butter and Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Butter and Brioche (reviewed 4th August 2021)

These are fantastic! Crisp edges with chewy centers that give way to shards of halva, bits of dark chocolate and a little walnut crunch. This recipe...
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Linguine with Grilled Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 3rd August 2021)

Marked down because of poor instructions. The taste combination was interesting, tomatoes, fennel, balsamic vinegar, better than you might expect. Glad...
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Basic No-Knead Bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (reviewed 2nd August 2021)

This recipe started me on no knead bread ages ago. Very easy and well explained with pictures. I make all my breads this way, (including sourdoughs).
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Basic Pizza Dough reviewed by Kestrel

From: My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (reviewed 2nd August 2021)

Like Sturlington, this is my favourite pizza dough. Easy and works great.
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Pizza Patate reviewed by Kestrel

From: My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (reviewed 2nd August 2021)

This recipe uses a soaking method for the potatoes which works well; it needs to be done 90 minutes ahead. I made the recipe as written, but added some...
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Homemade Corn Dogs reviewed by jenncc

From: Natasha's Kitchen (reviewed 27th July 2021)

These are fun to make and tasty to eat! This makes a lot of batter, in fact a halved recipe resulted in 7 corndogs and a surplus of batter. With the...
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J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th July 2021)

This is my go-to biscuit recipe, except I sub about 2 tablespoons of the shortening with butter. This rise high and have great flaky layers. I bake mine...
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Lemon Cream Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 26th July 2021)

This was great! I used my own crust recipe and 3 whole eggs since that is what I had on hand. I also strained my custard just to be safe and added zest...
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Tomato ranch rolls for bread machine reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 24th July 2021)

These were great. I did omit the ranch dressing and increased the salt a little. I have also adapted this recipe to reduce the oil to 2 tbsp, and that...
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Blueberry oaties reviewed by Kestrel

From: Great British bake off Get baking. (reviewed 22nd July 2021)

Basically a scone with blueberries. I used milk instead of cream since that's what I had. Next time will add some lemon zest, more salt, and possibly some...
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To Die For Blueberry Muffins reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 22nd July 2021)

These are my go to blueberry muffins. I usually make them as written but have occasionally subbed buttermilk or yogurt for milk, or added vanilla or lemon...
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Moroccan Carrots reviewed by kaye16

From: One Good Dish (reviewed 18th July 2021)

We eat North African-ish food frequently. This is a good addition to the salad repetoire. Rather than toasting and grinding seeds tonight, I used home-made...
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Sautéed Fish Fillets reviewed by kaye16

From: The Other Half of the Egg (reviewed 16th July 2021)

These were easy very good. - Used butter and olive oil for sautéing. - Used panko for the fresh bread crumbs. - Served with a lemon wedge. The Egg-White...
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Egg-White Coating reviewed by kaye16

From: The Other Half of the Egg (reviewed 16th July 2021)

This is a coating for frying things. Easy to make. I used my staff blender to mix it up. Used this for Sautéed Fish Fillets. The coating adhered especially...
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Sourdough Discard Doughnuts reviewed by jenncc

From: Artisan Bryan (reviewed 12th July 2021)

I wanted to use up some discard and I was low on eggs and this fit the bill. The recipe is a little vague but in the end they were good and pretty simple...
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Double-Fed Sweet Levain Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 12th July 2021)

Another great bread! I chose this loaf because I had fed my starter, then decided to bake that morning, so I fed again as directed and proceeded with...
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Stuffed Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Delightful Thai Cooking (reviewed 9th July 2021)

I made more or less the whole recipe. The pork-crab mixture filled my 10" zuke, and another slightly smaller. We will have four main courses from this. -...
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Summer Squash Bread Pudding With Feta reviewed by hipcook

From: The New York Times (reviewed 8th July 2021)

Pretty interesting concept. I didn't feel like I got a "bread pudding"; the egg layer and bread-and-zucchini layer were totally distinct. (And the zucchini...
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Classic Birthday Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 6th July 2021)

I made a half recipe and used another frosting but look forward to making the recipe as written. These cupcakes were moist and had great flavor. Full...
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Super Easy, Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 5th July 2021)

These are good and simple enough to throw together. They're not incredibly chocolatey, which was fine with me but the chocolate lovers were a bit disappointed....
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Buttery Sourdough Sandwich Biscuits reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 5th July 2021)

Always looking for uses for sourdough starter discard and this is a good one. Great texture--soft and buttery inside, a bit crispy at the edges. Next...
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Ciabatta Rolls reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 5th July 2021)

Great rolls! And beautifully detailed instructions. Much easier than it might seem at first reading. I ended up with 8 good-sized rolls.
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Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th June 2021)

I love Molly Wizenbergs recipes and this one is no exception. This is a terrific version of my favorite comfort food - creamy, rich (without eggs!) and...
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Pasta with Ricotta & Peas reviewed by kateq

From: Elizabeth Minchilli in Rome (reviewed 25th June 2021)

Another excellent pasta meal--simple, quick, delicious. I forgot the prosciutto and didn't miss it--a lovely dish without the meat.
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Best sautéed bok choy reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 23rd June 2021)

I needed a quick and easy bok choy recipe that uses store cupboard ingredients, and this one proved to be simple and very tasty. I missed out the sesame...
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Spaghetti al Limone With Shrimp reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 23rd June 2021)

Absolutely delicious and very easy. Made this exactly as written and loved it.
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Ding Dong Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: I Am Baker (reviewed 20th June 2021)

This is terrific - rich chocolate cake - fluffy ermine frosting and dark, decadent chocolate ganache. Don't let the name fool you, this is a classy cake!...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 14th June 2021)

These are incredible! I don't really love chocolate chippers but I love these. The cookie has a wonderful caramel flavor and perfect texture - crisp...
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Whole wheat flax bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 9th June 2021)

This makes a very nice bread, but I do make several changes. I use ground flax for at least half the flax seed called for, and I use half white and half...
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Peppery Duck Steaks with Parsley Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: One Good Dish (reviewed 31st May 2021)

Very good. The "fluffy" parsley salad went surprisingly well with the duck. I cooked my magret using Patricia Wells' instructions for Seared Duck Breast...
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Cinnamon Toast reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 28th May 2021)

This is more of a technique than a recipe. Other than a pinch of kosher salt it is like any other cinnamon toast ingredient wise. What makes this recipe...
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Almond Flour Snickerdoodles reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 25th May 2021)

For a cookie made with almond flour I thought these were pretty good. I like the generous amount of vanilla and the bit of cinnamon in the dough. Mine...
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Overnight 40% Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 25th May 2021)

Another great loaf! Wholesome and delicious this was by far one of the easier doughs to work with. This recipe is also posted on Food52, but if you enjoy...
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Flattened Chicken Thighs With Roasted Lemon Slices reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 22nd May 2021)

Halved this but otherwise followed the recipe pretty closely. I did decrease the salt a bit ( thighs were on the small side) and they came out terrific...
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Choose Your Own Adventure Snickerdoodles reviewed by jenncc

From: Baked to Order: 60 Sweet and Savory Recipes with Variations for Every Craving (reviewed 21st May 2021)

Made these as directed except for carrying the butter a little farther until nicely browned. Running low on granulated sugar and was shorted by about...
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White Chocolate, Rosemary, and Apricot Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More (reviewed 14th May 2021)

I love these cookies! I used Trader Joe's Dried Blenheim Apricots which are nice and tangy, skimped a little on the Ghirardelli white chocolate chips...
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 14th May 2021)

These were pretty good and I think if I had used a finer ground almond flour they could be even better. The instructions call for a huge cookie (100 grams),...
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Eggs with Fresh Green Herbs—Hare masale ka omlate reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 14th May 2021)

Well, breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Easy and delicious. Serves 4 only as part of a selection. Serves 2 for dinner with a bit of salad. - I have...
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Potato Chaat reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 12th May 2021)

I've made this frequently and it's always a hit. It's easy to put together, can wait till whenever you're ready to serve since it's a room-temp thing....
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Potato and Pea Chaat reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 12th May 2021)

This is a really good variation on Potato Chaat when you'd like an extra bit of green veg on the plate. I sort of defrosted my peas in a sieve, then dumped...
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Carrot Salad with Fresh Fennel, Dried Figs, and Preserved Lemon reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd May 2021)

I found this an odd combination, shredded carrots with sliced fennel, dried figs, and preserved lemons, simply dressed with lemon juice and olive oil....
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Sourdough Pain Natural reviewed by jenncc

From: Weekend Bakery (reviewed 1st May 2021)

This bread was easy to put together and tasted great. However my loaf was somewhat flat (in shape not flavor) even though the dough looked great prepped...
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Sauteed Asparagus (Espárragos Trigueros ) reviewed by kateq

From: 1,000 Spanish Recipes (1,000 Recipes) (reviewed 30th April 2021)

Very simple way to prepare asparagus--the flavor of the olive oil and garlic provide an excellent backdrop to the asparagus.
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Swiss Salmon Spinach Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Pot Pies: Comfort Food Under Cover (reviewed 29th April 2021)

4.5 even, maybe not quite "perfect". Not a pot pie at all, the topping is grated "Swiss" cheese. Nevertheless it is quite good. I had about a quarter of...
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Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 26th April 2021)

These are really delicious. The dough is easy to work with and the finished rolls are soft and cinnamon-y. I used less sugar in the icing and it was still...
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Beef Shawarma reviewed by jenncc

From: Feel Good Foodie (reviewed 20th April 2021)

I halved this recipe, using one pound flank steak. There didn't seem to be quite enough marinade though it did come out tender and delicious. I made...
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Manny's Lemon "Pancake" reviewed by kaye16

From: Country Egg, City Egg (reviewed 18th April 2021)

This is a plain Dutch baby, topped with lemon juice. We didn't feel it needed preserves to be extremely tasty. Might be a trifle too much butter. It was...
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Green Beans Bolognese reviewed by kateq

From: The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food (reviewed 17th April 2021)

Very rich and quite delicious. Excellent with grilled fish or chicken.
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Brown Butter Financiers reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 13th April 2021)

These moist and tasty little cakes are simple and delicious. The browned butter and almond collaborate in the best way! I do not have a mini muffin pan...
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Korean Corn Cheese reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 12th April 2021)

This was decadent and delicious! I made it with mild cheddar and frozen (thawed) corn and it was perfect. I look forward to trying it with the called...
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Columba (Easter Dove Bread) reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 6th April 2021)

Another winner. Very moist, just the right amount of sweetness. I used golden raisins, lots of orange rind vanilla, but no orange oil. My tasters liked...
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Butterflake Herb Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 6th April 2021)

Excellent bread! I baked mine in a 10" tube pan and had a lovely wreath-like loaf for the Easter table. The recipe which states it makes 2 loaves was...
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Absolutely the Best Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Ever reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 5th April 2021)

Not sure if its the best but we enjoy it. I like that this doesn't make a huge amount and isn't made up of mostly mayonnaise. Serve often with a wedge...
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Cinnamon Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 5th April 2021)

Rich and delicious! I was hoping for even more cinnamon flavor but everyone else thought it was perfect. Mine does come out of the freezer pretty hard...
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Memphis-Style Wet Baby Back Ribs reviewed by jenncc

From: Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue (reviewed 5th April 2021)

Made this as directed and it was spicy/sweet, tender and delicious! I do think the amount of rub called for was a little too much - they were a tad salty,...
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Perfect Roasted Asparagus reviewed by kateq

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 31st March 2021)

Times and temperatures are right on!
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Winter Asparagus Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Cold-Weather Cooking (reviewed 31st March 2021)

Rich and satisfying. My vegetables took longer to cook than suggested in the recipe. Be careful with the cayenne--I overdid it a bit and it was a little...
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Mom's Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Ama A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen (reviewed 30th March 2021)

This is a delicious Mexican style rice with a surprising secret ingredient- V8 Juice! The technique of toasting the rice is traditional and helps ensure...
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Cardamom Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk Street (reviewed 29th March 2021)

This is a nice change from the usual cinnamon spiced banana bread. I used half fresh ground and 1/2 jarred ground cardamom, but wish I used all freshly...
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Cod a la Veracruzana reviewed by kateq

From: Cold-Weather Cooking (reviewed 28th March 2021)

Requires some forethought (prep a marinade and then marinate the fish for an hour) but otherwise quite simple. Simmer a sauce stovetop than bake the fish...
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Bourbon Pecan Pie reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 24th March 2021)

After years of using a Dory Greenspan recipe, this year I went with this one from the late Julia Reed. Not only is it much easier and much quicker, it's...
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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone reviewed by kateq

From: Bowl of Delicious (reviewed 24th March 2021)

Despite the name, I didn't use a bone. I used a generous amount of our New Year's Ham cubed and some homemade vegetable stock. It was my first use of...
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Roasted-Vegetable Stock reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 24th March 2021)

This results in a rich and delicious stock, even though I had to take certain liberties--no jerusalem artichokes or celery root.
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Gratin Dauphinois reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking with Pomiane (Modern Library Food) (reviewed 23rd March 2021)

I usually use the recipe for this in Best Ever French Cooking Course, but tonight I thought I'd try Pomiane's approach, which is really simple. (Thank...
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Flat Roasted Chicken with Sweet Carrots, Prosciutto and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: Screamingly Good Food: Fresh Feasts and Seasonal Meals to Knock Your Socks Off (reviewed 23rd March 2021)

This was pretty darn good. The spatchcocked chickie is roasted first skin-down, and then skin up on at mixture of prosciutto (I used lardons), shallots,...
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Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts (reviewed 22nd March 2021)

These are worth the extra effort! I made my own honey roasted peanuts (Serious Eats) and though they were a bit sticky they worked perfectly here. These...
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Honey Roasted Peanuts reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 21st March 2021)

Followed directions carefully and though they were tasty they were nothing like the picture. These ended up more like a peanut brittle. They are addictive...
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Chickpeas and Chana Dal Cooked Together in a Mint Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 19th March 2021)

This is a recommended go-with for Sour Fennel-Flavored Eggplant . Can't says I really saw the relationship. If you like the taste of tamarind this is...
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Sour Fennel-Flavored Eggplant reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 19th March 2021)

Dish from Pakistan. Two of us ate all of this. And good it was. I didn't soak the eggplant piece as asked; it didn't seem to make a difference. Tasty...
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A Soup of Bacon and Celeriac reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 19th March 2021)

This made an amazing soup. I used my own homemade chicken stock and some rosemary instead of the thyme. Fantastic soup with simple ingredients and a definite...
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Snickerdoodles reviewed by jenncc

From: BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts (reviewed 19th March 2021)

These are everything you want in a cookie of this type - crunchy edges and chewy centers with vanilla and cinnamon coming on strong. They get an incredible...
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Rice lentil polou reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Laurel's Kitchen: A Handbook for Vegetarian Cookery and Nutrition (reviewed 16th March 2021)

This is delicious, everyone seems to like it, and it’s a good way to include lentils in a meal. I always add the optional nuts (I use almonds, cashews,...
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Buttermilk sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Laurel's Kitchen: A Handbook for Vegetarian Cookery and Nutrition (reviewed 16th March 2021)

Makes a good sauce that is lower fat than your regular sauce. I add a few drops tamari and some melty cheese. Best to eat this fresh
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Big mushroom on toast reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 16th March 2021)

Absolutely loved this dish! I used about 1/3 of the butter and it was still good, and used large portobello mushrooms. Took a little longer to cook the...
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Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 16th March 2021)

I really liked these brownies. Very rich despite the beetroot. I make sure the beetroot is cut fine, put in a little less and spread a bit thinner.
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Lemon-Butter Pasta with Parmesan reviewed by jenncc

From: Washington Post (reviewed 15th March 2021)

This was terrific and super simple to throw together. I halved this recipe and had 3 hearty portions.
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Lentils Diavolo reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 15th March 2021)

These were good, just missing a little something. Improved by serving with some tangy yogurt, good olive oil and zatar. I will make this again knowing...
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Harissa Chicken with Leeks, Potatoes and Yogurt reviewed by kaye16

From: Dinner: Changing the Game (reviewed 14th March 2021)

I made this off the web and it was fantastic. (I apparently have this book. Where is it hiding?)
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Birthday Cake Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two (reviewed 11th March 2021)

Love these small batch recipes! They are pretty reliable and tasty. I used a whole egg and it worked out fine - moist, light crumb and not too sweet.
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Beets of Burden Burger reviewed by hipcook

From: The Bob's Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers (reviewed 8th March 2021)

I was excited for the "borscht on a bun" concept of this burger. And ultimately, the beet slaw was pretty good (if underseasoned) and it was a pleasant...
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