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Pickled Mushrooms reviewed by SovayFrom: Elinor Fettiplace's Receipt Book: Elizabethan Country House Cooking (reviewed 15th June 2014)I didn't dislike this dish, exactly, but the wine and spices were a bit too reminiscent of mulled wine, with which I don't usually associate mushrooms.... | |
Boeuf en casserole des mariniers du Rhône (Beef shanks braised in onions from the bargemen of the Rhone) reviewed by westerFrom: A Passion for My Provence: Home Cooking from the South of France (reviewed 15th June 2014)Simplicity itself - you put the meat and the onions in a pan and let them stew in their own juices for a long time. Very tasty too.
I put the anchovies... | |
Asian Turkey Meatballs With Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce reviewed by Mary OFrom: Skinny Taste (reviewed 15th June 2014)My daughter makes these meatballs often for her family and serves them with zucchini noodles. Directions for making the "noodles" are on the web site.... | |
Egg Cream reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th June 2014)I'd never tried an egg cream, since I'd assumed from the name that I wouldn't like it. Wrong! My daughter and I were both pleasantly surprised that we... | |
Coffee-Crusted Grilled Pork Chops reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th June 2014)This spice rub is perfect for pork chops, and the amount as written was the perfect amount to get a nice crust on the pork. I loved the earthy taste the... | |
Fagioli alla Toscana reviewed by Mary OFrom: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 14th June 2014)First I must confess my mistakes. I used Great Northern beans and soaked overnight. OK so far but I used my pressure cooker and followed Lorna Sass' instruction... | |
Shellfish Ramekins reviewed by Mary OFrom: Sunset Menu Cook Book (Parties * Holidays * Special Occasions) (reviewed 14th June 2014)This shellfish dish has been on our Christmas Eve dinner table for many years. The shellfish choices have changed but now we have settled on canned minced... | |
Baked Garlic Rice Pilaf reviewed by Mary OFrom: Annie's Eats (reviewed 14th June 2014)Guess you need to be a garlic lover to love this pilaf and I am. This isn't a quick recipe. First you brown a cup of long-grain rice and 3 minced garlic... | |
Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Brown Sugar - Ketchup Glaze reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 14th June 2014)This is our family meatloaf recipe. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. Now I omit the bacon and brown sugar topping from personal... | |
Applesauce Cake reviewed by Mary OFrom: Atlanta Cooknotes (reviewed 14th June 2014)I made this originally for a pot luck as I remember. We are not a dessert family, so it was OK but I haven't repeated it. Ingredients include raisins... | |
Three Chocolate Cake reviewed by Mary OFrom: Atlanta Cooknotes (reviewed 14th June 2014)Yes, this is another cake mix cake. But what a cake! At least in our family it is known as The Chocolate Cake. Easy. You bet. But very, very delicious.... | |
Crab Meat Pie reviewed by Mary OFrom: Atlanta Cooknotes (reviewed 14th June 2014)I usually make this every year during the family beach week. It's a beach type recipe because it is easy and really must be prepared ahead. In the morning... | |
Vanessa's Cocktail Meatballs reviewed by Mary OFrom: Atlanta Cooknotes (reviewed 14th June 2014)This recipe is very easy, can be prepared ahead and can be frozen. Great party recipe. The meatballs are the usual mix of ground beef, grated onion, and... | |
Allegra McEvedy's farro and lentil soup reviewed by bunyipFrom: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 14th June 2014)Definitely hearty winter food. Needed extra liquid. Quite tasty in an earthy sort of way but not very exciting.
I used pearl barley. | |
Barramundi Burgers with Tartare Sauce (Australia) reviewed by friederikeFrom: Taste (reviewed 13th June 2014)Schnitzel meets Burger meets fish - welcome to the melting pot Australia!
The dish was quite nice, though a little heavy on the oils - the avocado probably... | |
Mango and Passion Fruit Pavlova (Australia) reviewed by friederikeFrom: Sweet Indulgence: 100 Great Desserts (reviewed 13th June 2014)The exotic version of Eton Mess...
A really, really nice dessert! It's also very easy, and can be prepared well in advance and then assembled at the last... | |
Granola reviewed by Mary OFrom: David Lebovitz (reviewed 13th June 2014)This granola is so much work and takes a lot of time. But no matter how often I try other recipes, I always come back to this one. It is the best as... | |
Foolproof Pie Dough for a Single-Crust Pie reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 13th June 2014)I have been making this pie dough at least once a year for Cook's Illustrated Fresh Strawberry Pie. A grandson asks for the pie rather than a birthday... | |
Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs for a Crowd reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 13th June 2014)This is another do-ahead beach meal that I make every summer. Actually I only make the meatballs ahead, freeze them individually and then pack in bags... | |
Four-Cheese Lasagna reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 13th June 2014)I have made this lasagna twice for two summers beach vacations. First I must warn that most children probably will not even try this lasagna nor will some... | |
Make-Ahead Garlic-Potato Soup reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 13th June 2014)This soup serves 6 and can be frozen for 1 month. Since I cook for 2, this means if I can freeze the soup base in separate containers and when needed,... | |
Baked Manicotti With Sausage reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 13th June 2014)I have made this or similar recipes from Cooks Illustrated in the summer to take for our family's week at the beach. You use lasagna no-boil noodles rather... | |
Brazilian Black Bean Stew reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 13th June 2014)Surprisingly delicious! This recipe's major ingredients are sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, black beans, mango and cilantro. The sweetness was a nice... | |
Ashford Salad '96 reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes (reviewed 13th June 2014)This was my daughter and my favorite thing from the Maya Angelou tribute meal and I plan on making it again. We loved the mashed avocado in the dressing.... | |
Crackling Corn Bread reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes (reviewed 13th June 2014)This was the only item from my Maya Angelou Tribute meal that we didn't like. It was too dry for our tastes. I normally bake my corn bread at 500 F for... | |
Bob's Boston Baked Beans reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes (reviewed 13th June 2014)Wonderful side dish for the ribs. I made this as a side for my Maya Angelou tribute meal. Despite the fact these are only flavored by cooking with onion... | |
Coconut Cake reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes (reviewed 13th June 2014)This was the dessert I decided on for my Maya Angelou tribute meal. Moist and delicious. We really enjoyed this coconut cake. I liked the addition of coconut... | |
Spicy Barbecued Spareribs reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Great Food, All Day Long: Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart (reviewed 13th June 2014)I belong to an online cookbook collectors group and we decided to do a tribute meal to Maya Angelou. This is one of the dishes I made for my meal. My son... | |
Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Mango reviewed by friederikeFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th June 2014)As soon as I saw QS's review, I knew I just had to try it. Unfortunately, I messed it up a little - I soaked the tapioca way longer than 30 minutes by... | |
Funeral Potatoes reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cook's Country (reviewed 12th June 2014)Despite its ominous title, this is an excellent recipe for a crowd. "Potato mixture can be refrigerated in baking dish, covered with aluminum foil, for... | |
Gai Pad Bai Gaprow reviewed by Mary OFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 12th June 2014)Chicken Stir-Fry with Holy Basil - Since I cook for only two, I often have leftover baked chicken or rotisserie chicken from the store. I usually stir-fry... | |
Mice reviewed by Mary OFrom: Washington Post (reviewed 12th June 2014)You must go to the web site to see a picture of the darling mice cookies. I made these mice cookies for my daughter's annual Christmas party. My cookies... | |
Easy sandwich bread reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks illustrated (reviewed 12th June 2014)I have recently been successful in making Artisan baguettes but often they require almost a whole day to make. I hoped that this recipe would give me a... | |
Empadinhas de Camarões (Brazil) reviewed by friederikeFrom: Spiegel Online (reviewed 12th June 2014)Quite nice small pastries with a filling of prawn, tomato, red pepper, lime and coriander, but with one major drawback: the pastry cup didn't bake properly,... | |
Corniest Corn Muffins reviewed by awong098From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 12th June 2014)These are delicious, my go-to corn muffins now. | |
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO WITH LINGUINE reviewed by Mary OFrom: Cooks illustrated (reviewed 12th June 2014)This is really delicious. It is what I call a pantry recipe because I keep frozen shrimp always available. I reduce the amout of shrimp to serve two but... | |
Tomato bisque reviewed by Mary OFrom: Food Wishes (reviewed 12th June 2014)This is an easy, delicious tomato soup. I used a can of crushed fire roasted tomatoes because that was in my pantry. I followed the chef's instructions... | |
Golden creamed onions reviewed by Mary OFrom: The Best of Gourmet: 1987 Edition: All of the Beautifully Illustrated Menus from 1986 Plus over 500 Selected Recipes (reviewed 12th June 2014)These Golden Creamed Onions have been on our Thanksgiving table since this book was published. In fact the book automatically opens to this page. No unusual... | |
Braised oxtail with root vegetables reviewed by bunyipFrom: Cooking on the Bone: Recipes, History and Lore (reviewed 11th June 2014)Oxtail is always a bit of a bother because of the fat, but the method for this makes it easy to deal with. After an initial slow braise in wine and stock,... | |
Vanilla ice cream made easy reviewed by Mary OFrom: Food Wishes (reviewed 11th June 2014)This is a very easy recipe because it is a Philadelphia style ice cream - no eggs so no cooking. You simply heat sugar, cream and milk until the sugar... | |
Fast and easy strawberry ice cream reviewed by Mary OFrom: Food Wishes (reviewed 11th June 2014)If you prefer Philadelphia style ice cream to rich egg based ice cream as I do, this strawberry ice cream is for you. Very easy, too, especially if you... | |
Cantaloupe sorbet and vanilla ice-cream bombe reviewed by Mary OFrom: Best of Gourmet, 1988: All of the Beautifully Illustrated Menus from 1987 Plus over 500 Selected Recipes (reviewed 11th June 2014)When I received my Gourmet magazine in the summer of 1988, I thought they were psychic when I saw their beautiful photo of this ice-cream bombe because... | |
Cornmeal crêpe gâteau with corn and peppers reviewed by Mary OFrom: Best of Gourmet, 1988: All of the Beautifully Illustrated Menus from 1987 Plus over 500 Selected Recipes (reviewed 11th June 2014)When I received the Gourmet magazine in the summer of 1988, I immediately made this recipe and it was easy and delicious. The fact that the crepes used... | |
Monkfish with Sage and Roasted Garlic Recipe reviewed by friederikeFrom: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 10th June 2014)Quite nice! Slightly reminiscent of this recipe, but not quite as flavourful. I was intrigued by the combination of sage with fish, and I must say, it... | |
Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad reviewed by kaye16From: cookstr (reviewed 9th June 2014)A very nice salad. The advertised servings of 6 is good for a side dish. I made a half recipe as dinner for two; it was only sufficient because I had a... | |
Texas Gulf Redfish with Red Chile Salsa reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 9th June 2014)Firm-fleshed white fish (we used "rock fish") is given a spicy rub, and cooked on the grill. It is then served with a fresh salsa. We've made this a... | |
Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Syrup reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 9th June 2014)Simple dish - asparagus is cooked on the grill (be careful not to lose them through the grate), and then garnished with a balsamic reduction (not prepared... | |
Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Mango reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 7th June 2014)An excellent coconut tapioca, very rich and simple, and the perfect sweet/salty balance
I first tried coconut tapioca pudding about 25 yrs ago in Hawaii,... | |
Cucumber Salad with Spicy Dressing reviewed by kaye16From: Recipes: Chinese Cooking (Foods of the World) (reviewed 6th June 2014)Spicy with one of our favorite Chinese ingredient, Tabasco.
This was a hit. Would be good with any vaguely oriental dinner. | |
Stir-Fried Crabmeat with Bean Curd reviewed by kaye16From: Recipes: Chinese Cooking (Foods of the World) (reviewed 6th June 2014)Relatively tasteless, but helped by liberal application of sambal. Recipe has the ingredients not in the order used, annoying. Since we have no scallions/green... | |
Stir-Fried Spiced Cabbage reviewed by kaye16From: Recipes: Chinese Cooking (Foods of the World) (reviewed 6th June 2014)OK. | |
Stir-Fried Rice Stick Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables reviewed by kaye16From: Recipes: Chinese Cooking (Foods of the World) (reviewed 6th June 2014)Instructions badly presented. Quite quick to make. Tasty, and improved with a bit of sambal.
The instructions said to soak the noodles for five minutes... | |
Prawn, Lime and Mango Salad reviewed by friederikeFrom: Taste: A New Way to Cook (reviewed 5th June 2014)Brilliant salad! A very nice balance between sweet (mango), creamy (avocado), sharp (red onion and mixed salad), tangy (lime juice), and, well, prawn.... | |
Courgette and Cheese Gratin with Eggs and Mint reviewed by SovayFrom: The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day (reviewed 4th June 2014)A kind of oven baked frittata, good both hot (or rather warm) and cold, though I think warm has the edge as the consistency gets much more solid once it... | |
Potatoes with Feta Cheese and Olives reviewed by SovayFrom: The Food and Cooking of Greece: A Classic Mediterranean Cuisine: History, Traditions, Ingredients and Over 160 Recipes (reviewed 4th June 2014)A substantial potato gratin - just needs a salad with it. It came out a bit of a strange colour due to the kalamata olives I used, but tasted fine. | |
Baked Beetroot with Lemon Cream reviewed by SovayFrom: Fresh from France: Vegetable Creations (reviewed 4th June 2014)My favourite recipe from this book - a good accompaniment to plainly-cooked fish. The lemon sauce goes well with almost any vegetable, not just beetroot. | |
Norman Potato-Shallot Soup reviewed by SovayFrom: Fresh from France: Vegetable Creations (reviewed 4th June 2014)A soothing, gently-flavoured soup - would make a good first course for an informal dinner. | |
Sweet Potato Supper reviewed by SovayFrom: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 4th June 2014)Excellent and dead easy though I do have an issue with the oven time and temperature - if I roasted asparagus tips at 220F for an hour (as per this recipe)... | |
Porc au chou reviewed by SovayFrom: Frugal Food (Coronet Books) (reviewed 4th June 2014)Simple but good - the cider, bacon and juniper combine wonderfully with the pork and cabbage. The only drawback is that as Delia admits, it's not a pretty... | |
Veggie Bean Burgers reviewed by SovayFrom: The Hairy Dieters Eat for Life: How to Love Food, Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good! (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 4th June 2014)These came out well - not dry, which is the usual Curse of the Bean Burger, and the flavour was pleasant though a little chilli would be an improvement.... | |
Baked Fish with Chorizo Crust reviewed by SovayFrom: The Hairy Dieters Eat for Life: How to Love Food, Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good! (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 4th June 2014)Tasted good and was pretty substantial - in fact although the recipe suggests an accompaniment of mashed potato (which I regarded as giving me carte blanche... | |
Oregano Vinaigrette reviewed by kateqFrom: The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria (reviewed 4th June 2014)This dressing is quite delicious, and takes one straight to the Italian sandwich shop--garlic, oregano, good oil. I followed the direction to use an extreme... | |
Nancy's Chopped Salad reviewed by kateqFrom: The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria (reviewed 4th June 2014)Deb at Smitten Kitchen wrote about this salad so glowingly that I had to try it. I made it exactly as written in the cookbook but for the radicchio (none... | |
Kohe Awadh : a lamb curry with a difference reviewed by westerFrom: The Great Indian Cookbook (reviewed 4th June 2014)Nice, but not as fragrant as the amount of spices promises. | |
Spicy Chickpea and Lentil Soup reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: AWW Pressure Cooking (reviewed 3rd June 2014) | |
Banana Tea Bread reviewed by kaye16From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 2nd June 2014)A very good banana bread with a nice crispy crust.
- Mixed all in my cuisinart.
- Used butter instead of shortening.
- Used sucre de canne (a brown sugar),... | |
Honey Almond Butter reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 31st May 2014)A very simple recipe for almond butter. Mind the recipe notes that say that the honey will cause the almond butter to seize up if added while the nuts... | |
Cauliflower Curry reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Any Eater and Every Appetite (reviewed 31st May 2014)This is an excellent curry dish. The combination of turmeric and garam masala is delicious. The ground walnuts lend a very creamy texture to the sauce. | |
pizza dough reviewed by leene101From: Kitchen Workshop-Pizza: Hands-on Cooking Lessons for Making Amazing Pizza at Home (reviewed 30th May 2014)this is the Best Pizza dough that I have ever made bar-none. | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jennccFrom: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 29th May 2014)These came out tasty, however they were extremely oily. I did add more flour after baking the first small sample batch. The cookies were indeed soft... | |
Red Lentils with Yogurt reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Any Eater and Every Appetite (reviewed 29th May 2014)This is a delicious lentil stew. The combination of ginger, turmeric, coriander seeds, and jalapeno create a very flavorful stew. Don't skimp on the yogurt,... | |
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Spicy Miso Butter reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Any Eater and Every Appetite (reviewed 29th May 2014)The miso butter in this recipe is excellent and really elevates simple grilled vegetables. I used sriracha in place of the sambal oelek. I think that the... | |
Roasted Broccoli, Kale, and Chickpeas with Ricotta reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Any Eater and Every Appetite (reviewed 29th May 2014)This is a quick, easy side dish. I made this without the kale and cut the oil in half. I will make this again. | |
Peach Cherry Crisp reviewed by jennccFrom: Paleo Cooking from Elana's Pantry: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes (reviewed 29th May 2014)The problem with this recipe is the method of cooking the "crisp" part. If you follow the directions (which I did against my better judgement) your "crisp"... | |
Almond Rochers reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Tartine (reviewed 28th May 2014)These were a nice take on meringue cookies. Relatively easy. The almonds add a nice crunch. | |
Vanilla and Cream Steel-Cut Oats Porridge reviewed by jennccFrom: Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons (reviewed 28th May 2014)Oatmeal deluxe! Toasting the oats first adds a great nutty flavor, and the milk makes this a creamy and hearty breakfast. I found I only needed to add... | |
Chicken Tacos + Salsa Fresca reviewed by friederikeFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 26th May 2014)We only made the salsa fresca, not the chicken. The salsa was really very nice! We used it to make vegetarian tacos, also using this cucumber radish salsa,... | |
Salmon Steaks Grilled with Tarragon Butter reviewed by friederikeFrom: French Leave: A Wonderful Year of Escape and Discovery (reviewed 25th May 2014)It's not so much a recipe for a main dish but rather the recipe for the tarragon butter that's interesting here - I guess anyone will know how to fry or... | |
"Fauxrizo" Taco Filling reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 24th May 2014)I used ground pork instead of the Fauxrizo for this recipe as suggested by Damaris. Hubby, son and I loved these. Son did pick out the corn from his though.... | |
Stuffed Poblanos reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast: 250 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Any Time of Day (reviewed 24th May 2014)My son and I love the Chiles rellenos we get at a local Mexican restaurant so I knew when I saw this recipe I had to try it. My daughter checked this one... | |
Mr. Jimmy's Barbecued Chicken reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 24th May 2014)We loved this chicken. I had my son-in-law (our grill master) grill it for us. I did use bone in instead of boneless chicken thighs. There are only a few... | |
Mutha Sauce reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 24th May 2014)I made this to go in the Shepherd's Pie Mac and cheese. Since the recipe makes such a large quantity I made only a quarter recipe and still got a pint.... | |
Dinosaur-Style Macaroni & Cheese Shepherd's Pie reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 24th May 2014)I made this one with ground turkey instead of beef so my daughter could eat with us. We though it was great. We love trying new ways with Mac and Cheese... | |
Fire and Iceberg Salad reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 24th May 2014)We really enjoyed this refreshing salad. I couldn't find radicchio so I used baby arugula instead. I also omitted the celery since hubby and son don't... | |
Shepherd's Pie with Spiced Parsnip Mash reviewed by kaye16From: Real Cooking (reviewed 19th May 2014)Really yummy stuff. This is supposed to serve four generously -- three of us ate it all. Yes, we were piggies, but it was very more-ish.
Used ~600g parsnips... | |
Brandied Lobster Sandwich reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Great Sandwich Book (reviewed 19th May 2014)Tomato paste and brandy are added to a bechamel, and then cooked lobster is warmed in it before the mixture is spread on toast, topped with cheese, and... | |
Yogi Juice reviewed by jennccFrom: The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out (reviewed 19th May 2014)This is actually two juice recipes. I have made both the Beet-Utiful Power Glow, and the Everyday Green Juice which to my surprise I liked much better.... | |
Ultimate Nutty Granola Clusters reviewed by jennccFrom: The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out (reviewed 18th May 2014)Grain-free granola success! And it actually "clusters" as promised, without a crazy amount of syrup/sweetener. I obviously went with the grain-free option... | |
Sweet Pastry reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 17th May 2014)What should I say? It worked really well, as usual for Ottolenghi.
I found that one tablespoon of water was plenty already, and may not even have been... | |
Rose Custard and Rhubarb Tarte reviewed by friederikeFrom: Yummy Lifestyle (reviewed 17th May 2014)I came across a beautiful photo of this dish on Pinterest, read that it combined rose and rhubarb, and I knew immediately that I had to give it a try.... | |
Pancetta and Blue Cheese Risotto reviewed by kaye16From: Real Cooking (reviewed 15th May 2014)Good idea for a tasty risottto, but ...
- Serves 2 very generously; three would do.
- Way too much butter. I used about 1tbl olive oil for the pancetta... | |
Bus Station Kefta with Egg and Tomato reviewed by friederikeFrom: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 14th May 2014)I had hoped this to be some meaty version of Shakshuka (or have a look at this version), but unfortunately, it's not.
I think three, no, four things... | |
Corn and Tomato Medley (Angrezi Bhutta) reviewed by tignorFrom: 660 Curries (reviewed 14th May 2014)hmmm. Well, this was an idea. Not terribly flavorful but I will admit that I used McCormick Madras Curry Powder instead of the recipe in the book. I even... | |
Monte Cristo Delights reviewed by tignorFrom: Betty Crocker (reviewed 14th May 2014)Super easy and I was somewhat surprised it worked, even though the picture said it would. Now, I used Heart Smart Bisquick and almond milk instead of milk,... | |
Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th May 2014)Very good lentil salad. Serves 4 probably. Would be a good vegetarian main for 2. Also a good potluck dish. | |
Broccoli and Green Zebra Tomato Salad reviewed by jennccFrom: Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes (reviewed 12th May 2014)This is a delicious warm salad - barely tender broccoli, a nice zing from the lemon, sharp dijon, a salty hit from the olives and bright tomatoes. Very... | |
Jam Cake with Burnt Sugar Glaze reviewed by kateqFrom: Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary Recipes (reviewed 9th May 2014)This cake is a wonder! So far we've made it with fig and ginger jam in a springform pan; with muscat grape jam and extra raisins in two loaf pans. Each... | |
Cranberry Nut Bread reviewed by kateqFrom: Simply Recipes (reviewed 7th May 2014)A very good, very simple quick bread. The proportions of fruit to nuts to cake are just right. I substitute canola oil for the melted butter but otherwise... | |
Pasta Fritta alla Siracusana reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Geometry of Pasta (reviewed 6th May 2014)Have you ever wondered what Italian junk food would be like? Look no further! This dish is entirely composed of fat, salt and carbs, no nutrients to speak... | |
Corn Fritters reviewed by skdouglassFrom: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 5th May 2014)This recipe produced a lovely corn fritter. Its headnote insists that they are easy to fry and barely spatter at all - an assertion that I am now willing... |