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Brioche reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Artisan Bread Machine: 250 Recipes for Breads, Rolls, Flatbreads and Pizzas (reviewed 8th July 2014)

Bake in the machine for a perfect brioche loaf. I have a Panasonic machine. The smallest loaf rises all the way to the top of the machine. Settings for...
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Doppio Zero Italian Bread reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Artisan Bread Machine: 250 Recipes for Breads, Rolls, Flatbreads and Pizzas (reviewed 8th July 2014)

This is my go-to bread. I make the dough in my bread machine and then form 2 loaves into baguettes. Bake at 375 degrees 28 minutes after a one hour rise.
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Heavy Cream Brioche reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: When French Women Cook: A Gastronomic Memoir (reviewed 8th July 2014)

Excellent and so easy. It mixes like a cake batter. The result is a cake-like brioche bread. It is a very large recipe. I used a 15 cup bundt pan to accommodate...
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Heavenly Hots reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 8th July 2014)

Make them small so they are easier to flip as the batter is very thin. They are light and delicious.
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Monte's Ham reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 8th July 2014)

Great flavor.
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Mexican Vinaigrette reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons (reviewed 8th July 2014)

Lemon Pepper Dressing reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons (reviewed 8th July 2014)

Pasta alla Formiana reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Weeknights with Giada: Quick and Simple Recipes to Revamp Dinner (reviewed 8th July 2014)

I substitute red bell pepper halves (seeded) for the tomato slices. The tomatoes are too acidic; whereas, the peppers become sweet and delicious.
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Quiche Lorraine reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Margaret Fulton Baking: The Ultimate Sweet and Savory Baking Collection (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Butter-Steamed Broccoli reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Return to Sunday Dinner Revised & Updated: The Simple Delight of Family, Friends, and Food (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Meatloaf and Ricotta reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Lidia's Favorite Recipes: 100 Foolproof Italian Dishes, from Basic Sauces to Irresistible Entrees (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Moist and delicious.
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Sausage and Peppers reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Lidia's Favorite Recipes: 100 Foolproof Italian Dishes, from Basic Sauces to Irresistible Entrees (reviewed 7th July 2014)

The only way I make sausage and peppers now. Easy and delicious.
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Citrus Smoothies reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Sunset Essential Western Cookbook: Fresh, Flavorful Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Delicious and easy.
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Houston House Vinaigrette reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3: The Secret Formulas for Duplicating Your Favorite Restaurant Dishes at Home (Top Secret Recipes) (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Chopped Salad with Chicken, Salami & Mozzarella reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Ten Dollar Dinners: 140 Recipes & Tips to Elevate Simple, Fresh Meals Any Night of the Week (reviewed 7th July 2014)

A bit bland, but healthy.
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Sweet And Savory Bacon Crackers reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-by-Step Recipes for Simple, Scrumptious Celebrations (reviewed 7th July 2014)

5-Minute Vanilla Wacky Cake reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: One Bowl Baking: Simple, From Scratch Recipes for Delicious Desserts (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Dense and muffin-like.
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Cucumber Salad reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Absolutely Avocados (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Berry Tossed Salad reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Taste of Home Best Loved Recipes: 1485 Favorites from the World's #1 Food & Entertaining Magazine (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Excellent Dressing.
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Parmesan and Black Pepper Popcorn reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Gale Gand's Lunch! (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Tasty.
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Vanilla Cupcakes reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Good flavor but too dense and heavy.
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Vanilla Frosting reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Mustard-Glazed Flank Steak reviewed by kalamansi

From: Beat That! Cookbook (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Spanish Salad reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Good Table (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Healthy, easy; but, needs additional seasoning.
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Kit Kat Bars reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Man'oushe: Inside the Street Corner Lebanese Bakery (reviewed 7th July 2014)

choucroute garnie reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Buvette: The Pleasure of Good Food (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Adaptable to whichever pork leftovers available. Tasty and easy.
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Swiss Chard al Forno reviewed by leene101

From: One Good Dish (reviewed 6th July 2014)

Made half the recipe. Used fat free milk, sprayed the dish with pan and used 1/3 cup parmesan and still very rich. Love this dish a hit with Mark. Made...
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Puttanesca A La Andy's Colonial Tavern reviewed by hirsheys

From: New York Cookbook: From Pelham Bay to Park Avenue, Firehouses to Four-Star Restaurants (reviewed 6th July 2014)

I love this recipe. Amazing option to cook for vegans. I don't drain/seed the tomatoes, but otherwise follow the recipe. A very healthy, delicious meal.
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Allesandro's Melanzana Past Sauce reviewed by hirsheys

From: New York Cookbook: From Pelham Bay to Park Avenue, Firehouses to Four-Star Restaurants (reviewed 6th July 2014)

One of my favorites. A great option for vegetarians - hearty and interesting. I prefer to cook my eggplant much longer, but otherwise follow the recipe...
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Tessie's Pastitsio (Greek Baked Macaroni) reviewed by hirsheys

From: New York Cookbook: From Pelham Bay to Park Avenue, Firehouses to Four-Star Restaurants (reviewed 6th July 2014)

This is an excellent recipe - easy to follow and a delicious result. It's quite involved, but easier than homemade lasagne and better, in my opinion.
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Cherry Clafoutis / Kirschauflauf reviewed by friederike

From: Regional French (Le Cordon Bleu) (reviewed 5th July 2014)

One word: YUCK! And how could it not be? 200 ml milk, 500 ml (!) cream (which even supposed to be crème double, with a fat content of 45-55%!), against...
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Pepper, Tomato and Basil Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 5th July 2014)

Liked this a lot. A somewhat unusual way to treat pasta; the veggies could be varied based on what you have on hand. I couldn't find any of the long sweet...
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Roast Dill-Scented Chicken with Leeks and Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kitchen of Light: The New Scandinavian Cooking (reviewed 5th July 2014)

A very tender chicken infused with lemon and dill flavors! This is the best chicken that I have had in a very long time. Dill butter is rubbed under...
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Green Pea Puree with Asparagus and Scallions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kitchen of Light: The New Scandinavian Cooking (reviewed 5th July 2014)

Who thought pureed peas could be interesting? This dish certainly exceeded my expectations. What could be a dull dish was sexed up by addition of not...
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Summer Berries with Bay Leaf Custard reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kitchen of Light: The New Scandinavian Cooking (reviewed 5th July 2014)

The flavor imparted to the custard, by the bay leaves, was so interesting! And combined with mixes berries, it was truly spectacular. Do be careful...
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Wilted Spinach with Smoked Salmon and Raspberries reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kitchen of Light: The New Scandinavian Cooking (reviewed 5th July 2014)

An amazing combination of flavors, and beautiful to boot. Spinach is wilted under the broiler, then smoked salmon and raspberries are added. It is then...
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Moldavian Red Pepper Relish reviewed by MangoStine

From: Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook (reviewed 4th July 2014)

I believe I doubled the pickling liquid for this recipe because it seemed very scant for the amount of vegetables called for. I really, really loved this...
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Egg and Mushroom Salad reviewed by MangoStine

From: Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook (reviewed 4th July 2014)

Egg and Mushroom Salad,while apt, is such a boring name for this dish. It should be more like "Looks so ugly but tastes so good that I make it over and...
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Pizza Dough reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Lost Art of Real Cooking: Rediscovering the Pleasures of Traditional Food One Recipe at a Time (reviewed 4th July 2014)

I had been trying and trying to find a pizza dough recipe that works for me, and I finally found it in this recipe. I have made this a couple of times...
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Baked Mixed Vegetables reviewed by MangoStine

From: Vefa's Kitchen (reviewed 4th July 2014)

Initially I thought this recipe sounded like a bit of a joke because it sounded so pathetically easy to make. But since I had an eggplant, a bunch of zucchini...
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Creme Fraiche reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th July 2014)

I've always before opted for the "or sour cream" option, not being able to find Creme Fraiche in Utah. But finally I decided to try making it - and truly...
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Zwiebelkuchen reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche (reviewed 4th July 2014)

A curious combination of pizza and quiche. Using yeast, the crust is that of a pizza,; the filling is that of a quiche, with a 2 cm layer of onion, some...
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Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu & Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Minimalist Baker (reviewed 4th July 2014)

I really liked this recipe. Baking the tofu creates the perfect texture for stir frying. The peanut sauce is really tasty, and the cauliflower rice is...
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Couscous Topped with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Zucchini reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 4th July 2014)

This recipe is a easy weeknight dinner, but it is a little lacking. Perhaps I didn't add enough salt, but the end results were a little bland. To spice...
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Socca Pizza with Summer Squash and Feta reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 4th July 2014)

This is an excellent recipe for a create take on pizza. I increased the crust ingredients by 50% to bake the pizza in my 12" cast iron pan. The flavors...
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PieBird Tomato Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Flavor NC (reviewed 4th July 2014)

In my quest to try as many tomato pies and tarts as possible each summer I decided I had to try this one I saw on our local PBS show called Flavor NC....
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Asian Braised Pork reviewed by resahebler1

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 3rd July 2014)

YUMMY
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Dirt Bombs reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 3rd July 2014)

Great Muffin Recipe
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Polenta and Black Bean Casserole reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 3rd July 2014)

This recipe is not pretty, but it is wonderful and fairly easy to put together.
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City Ham reviewed by MsLioness874

From: The Food Network (reviewed 3rd July 2014)

I made this recipe for Easter and everyone, including the little kids enjoyed it. The recipe was easy to follow, however, I did not put the ginger snaps...
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Broccoli Salad reviewed by MsLioness874

From: The Food Network (reviewed 3rd July 2014)

I made this for a quick Monday night dinner...it was a hit with both the adults and children. I mistakenly omitted the salt and pepper due to running back...
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Orecchioni with Piquant Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Antonio Carluccio Cooks Pasta (TV Cooks) (reviewed 2nd July 2014)

A nice pasta dish, quite easy to assemble. - The recipe calls for orecchioni, big orecchiette, but the picture seems to show big shells, conchiglioni....
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Poffertjes reviewed by friederike

From: Holländisch kochen: Gerichte und ihre Geschichte (reviewed 1st July 2014)

A lot better than the poffertjes we made last year. The main differences are that this recipe features yeast, more buckwheat, and less normal flour. I...
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Cream of Asparagus / Aspergeroomsoep reviewed by friederike

From: Holländisch kochen: Gerichte und ihre Geschichte (reviewed 1st July 2014)

A bit complicated for what it is, and with 1 tbsp cream per person this is hardly a cream soup, is it? I think what annoyed me most is that you're supposed...
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Chakshouka / Shakshuka reviewed by friederike

From: Whats4Eats (reviewed 1st July 2014)

Who knew this is an Algerian dish in origin? I've made a few different versions of Shakshuka in the past, i.e. from Smitten Kitchen and Plenty, and I'm...
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Chimichurri Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 28th June 2014)

DH verdict: nice salad dressing (as I've understood, chimichurri is traditionally served with steak, even though it can also be employed for other uses)....
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Stir-Fried Lo Mein With Charred Cabbage, Shiitake, and Chives reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 27th June 2014)

Delicious, albeit a tad on the oil-rich side. For me the fun was exploring the frozen fresh noodles at the asian market. I of course modified the recipe...
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Saffron Tagliatelle with Spiced Butter reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 26th June 2014)

I didn't make the pasta portion of this recipe. Instead, I used Jovial's tagliatelle noodles, boiled with a pinch of saffron in the water, and followed...
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Piri Piri Sardines / Sardientjes piri piri reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 26th June 2014)

HYGIENE, man! This recipe required me to marinate the sardines in piri piri sauce for a few hours, then drain them, grill the sardines, and then serve...
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Khoreshe Alu / Prune Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: In a Persian Kitchen: Favorite Recipes from the Near East (reviewed 25th June 2014)

Quite nice in taste, although unfortunately the meat was dry (my fault or the butcher's), and really easy to make. Basically you fry onion, cubes of beef...
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Gyoza Dumplings reviewed by friederike

From: Just Hungry (reviewed 24th June 2014)

Absolutely brilliant! They were really really delicious, they were easy to make, and nothing went wrong at all. This is definitely something I'll make...
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Warm Asparagus Salad with Basil + Mint Pistou reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 24th June 2014)

This is a hearty side dish. The pistou is quite tasty and goes with the lentils and rice very well. I didn't have chives, so I substituted some chopped...
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Beach Day Tuna Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 24th June 2014)

This is a great take on traditional tuna salad. I like the addition of golden raisins and whole grain mustard, and the use of lemon juice and olive oil...
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Fusili with Olives, Anchovies and Capers reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 23rd June 2014)

This sauce has good, strong flavors and it needs a goodly amount of pasta to balance it out. There is probably an error in the amount of pasta shown in...
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Broiled Lam Leg Chops on Eggplant Planks with Mint-Yogurt Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 23rd June 2014)

I had only five little chops, so made a halfish recipe for two. - The mint-yogurt sauce was a nice touch, but we thought it was too sweet even though...
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Pickled Red Onions reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 23rd June 2014)

Great quick pickled onion recipe. I had a quarter of an onion left over from another recipe so I pickled the leftovers to keep them from going bad. I served...
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Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream reviewed by sarahland

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 23rd June 2014)

Good recipe, easier prep than the Coffee Ice Cream recipe in this book. Coffee flavor is not as strong as the other recipe would definitely make coffee...
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Chile Bisque reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd June 2014)

Seemed like a good idea, but it was almost inedibly bitter. Feeling bad because I used most of my stash of anchos on this. (The after-dinner aftertaste...
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One-Hour Vegetable Stock reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd June 2014)

A very good veg stock without too much work; more flavor than many. Cut up some veggies, sauté for a while, add water and simmer, that's all. Mushrooms...
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Chile Bisque reviewed by kaye16

From: How to cook everything vegetarian (reviewed 22nd June 2014)

Seemed like a good idea, but it was almost inedibly bitter. Feeling bad because I used most of my stash of anchos on this. (The after-dinner aftertaste...
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Wild Rice Salad with Miso Dressing reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 21st June 2014)

Nice combination of flavors and textures.
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The Very Best Oatmeal reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons (reviewed 21st June 2014)

This is a new technique for cooking oatmeal for me. Toasting the oats with some butter ahead of time gave the dish a richer flavor--reminiscent of matzoh...
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Sicilian Lentil, Vegetable, and Pasta Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 20th June 2014)

I made a full recipe in a 3-qt crock, so it was quite full. After 6+ hours, the lentils were still quite crunchy, so I moved this to a Dutch oven to finish...
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Frozen Coconut Limeade reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 20th June 2014)

I added rum to the blender when mixing up this drink. It tasted better before the rum. This one may be better as a non-alcoholic treat.
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Triple-Coconut Quinoa Porridge reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons (reviewed 20th June 2014)

This is a very good quinoa porridge recipe. I followed the recipe exactly and got very tasty results.
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Horseradish Aioli reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 20th June 2014)

This is a very creamy dressing made from silken tofu. When I make this again, I will use less garlic and more horseradish. I did not add any mayonnaise.
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Vegetarian Salad Nicoise reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 20th June 2014)

This is a very satisfying vegetarian salad nicoise recipe. I served it with the horseradish aioli, as recommended.
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Nimmy Paul's Tomato Rice (Tamatar Biryani) reviewed by gauntlet

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 19th June 2014)

Wonderfully spicy! This rice dish has plenty of kick to it from the serrano chiles, so if you aren't that fond of spicy things you might want to consider...
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Chopped Cabbage with Yellow Split Pea Sauce (Muttaikose Usli) reviewed by gauntlet

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 19th June 2014)

Note - The 'sauce' is not a wet sauce at all. This is a fantastic dish! The yellow split pea crumbles into almost a bread-crumb consistency which provides...
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Five-Spiced Whole Pigeon Peas reviewed by gauntlet

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 19th June 2014)

I thought this was very good! Panch phoron is one of my favorite spice blends, and the texture of the cooked whole pigeon peas is quite unlike their halved...
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Empanadas Chilenas reviewed by friederike

From: T's Tasty Bits (reviewed 18th June 2014)

Handheld pastries with an interesting filling. These empanadas contain minced meat (should be chopped, actually), cumin, chilli, olives, raisins and hardboiled...
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Pineapple-Banana Crepas de Cajeta reviewed by friederike

From: Better Homes & Gardens Recipes (reviewed 18th June 2014)

Quite nice, BUT: 1) the quantities were way off, and 2) DH actually found it a little bland, and 3) it was a bit of a pity of the (homemade) cajeta, a...
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Dulce de Leche reviewed by friederike

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 18th June 2014)

Like Deb, I used goat's milk and made cajeta, not dulce de leche - goat's milk is delicious! Nice, but unfortunately it took quite a while longer until...
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Chilli con Carne reviewed by friederike

From: BBC recipes (reviewed 18th June 2014)

Yes, I do realize that Chilli con Carne isn't really Mexican, but TexMex at best, but it was a nice change from the empanadas and Baleadas we've had during...
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Mushroom + stout pot pies with sweet potato crusts reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The First Mess (reviewed 17th June 2014)

Sticky Teriyaki Eggplant with Herbed Cashew + Coconut Rice reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The First Mess (reviewed 17th June 2014)

This recipe combines a delicious (and seriously sticky) teriyaki sauce and fragrant herbed coconut rice. I used a combination of eggplant and portobello...
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Green Curry Kale + Crispy Coconut Tempeh reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The First Mess (reviewed 17th June 2014)

The dressing and the crispy tempeh elevate a standard massaged kale salad. The notes of lemon and lime in the dressing are fantastic.
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Maple Spareribs reviewed by friederike

From: The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook: Over 1,250 of Our Best Recipes (Southern Living (Hardcover Oxmoor)) (reviewed 16th June 2014)

Quite nice, though in my mind they don't quite compare to the ones I made many years ago. I do realize, though, that memories can be deceiving - I'll have...
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Best Barbecue Coleslaw reviewed by friederike

From: The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook: Over 1,250 of Our Best Recipes (Southern Living (Hardcover Oxmoor)) (reviewed 16th June 2014)

Very nice. I'm afraid I didn't shred the cabbage fine enough - next time I'll have to find out if that's something I can use the kitchen machine for. The...
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Classic Cheeseburgers with Barbecue Spices reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 16th June 2014)

Father's day request was hamburgers -- and this recipe looked interesting because it had one mix in a spice set reminiscent of preparing a BBQ sauce --...
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Baleadas reviewed by friederike

From: Socialphy (reviewed 15th June 2014)

Honduran tortilla wraps I'm going to focus on the combination of ingredients in this review - as I unfortunately didn't have the time to make the tortillas...
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Honduran Mango Avocado Salsa reviewed by friederike

From: Food.com (reviewed 15th June 2014)

Quite nice, though just a bit boring. I used only one avocado; otherwise it would have been an avocado overload. I also added lime juice, and salt and...
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Warm Cauliflower 'Couscous' Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Green Kitchen Stories (reviewed 15th June 2014)

Excellent cauliflower couscous salad. The cauliflower is lightly boiled to take away the raw edge. It is tossed together with lots of fresh herbs and tangy...
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Sauteed Kidneys Andalucia reviewed by Sovay

From: Offal: Gourmet Cookery from Head to Tail (Home & Garden Series) (reviewed 15th June 2014)

I liked this well enough but the sauce would be improved by longer cooking to develop the flavour.
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Vietnamese Chicken and Mint Salad reviewed by Sovay

From: Nigella Bites (reviewed 15th June 2014)

As Nigella says, this recipe makes a lot; most of it is cabbage, and I'd be inclined to cut down a bit on that in favour of a wider variety of vegetables...
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Tagliatelle Frisinsal reviewed by Sovay

From: The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day (reviewed 15th June 2014)

I liked this overall but was in two minds about the raisins, and next time would probably chop or even puree them to distribute them evenly through the...
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Chicken Jalfrezi reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 15th June 2014)

Not sure how this would compare to a "proper" (ie non-diet) chicken jalfrezi since I've never made one, but it's a perfectly good dish in its own right...
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Southern-style Jambalaya reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 15th June 2014)

Full of flavour and very substantial in spite of the relatively small proportion of rice. I didn't add any extra oil but started by gently heating the...
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Spicy Lamb Steak with Tabbouleh reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters Eat for Life: How to Love Food, Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good! (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 15th June 2014)

The lamb was very good, but the overall star rating is lower because the oil-free tabbouleh didn't work for me. Olive oil, even in small amounts, adds...
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A Light Frayse reviewed by Sovay

From: Elinor Fettiplace's Receipt Book: Elizabethan Country House Cooking (reviewed 15th June 2014)

Midway between a pancake and an omelette - tastes more like an omelette but behaves like a pancake - and very good with bacon and pickled mushrooms. I...
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