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Black Pepper Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen (reviewed 8th March 2014)

I really enjoyed these biscuits and hubby liked them too. They were very fluffy from the cream cheese and butter and we loved the kick the pepper gave...
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Lavender, Orange and Almond Cake reviewed by friederike

From: Crazy Water Pickled Lemons: Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa (reviewed 7th March 2014)

In the beginning I simply thought the cake had turned out okay and it was just not to my liking - even though I had only used very little orange juice,...
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Asian Pork Noodle Bowl reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Paula Deen (reviewed 7th March 2014)

I loved this one but son said he'd rather had green beans instead of asparagus but I love asparagus. Filled with loads of flavor and very filling. Also...
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chia pudding reviewed by southerncooker

From: Giada's Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets (reviewed 7th March 2014)

This was very good. I did use a strawberry Greek yogurt since that's what I had and topped it with the chopped strawberries as suggested. I omitted the...
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Trail Mix Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2014)

My family loved these. It makes quiet lot of cookies but that wasn't a problem here. I took some to work, gave my daughter a dozen and we ate the rest....
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Tomato Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: All Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2014)

It had snowed here and I wanted something warm to eat. I was looking for a tomato soup recipe since I had some crushed tomatoes. I didn't have any milk...
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Whole-Wheat Country Loaf reviewed by friederike

From: Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation (reviewed 7th March 2014)

When in the last days of December, DH announced that his New Year's resolution was to learn how to bake bread, specifically sourdough bread, I thought...
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Strawberry and cream biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th March 2014)

These are just as the title implies - biscuits with strawberries. Not sweet or scone-like, but more like a light tender biscuit with pops of flavor. ...
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Creamy (vegan!) Butternut Squash Linguine with Fried Sage reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 5th March 2014)

This is an interesting pasta dish. The sauce is more or less a thick butternut squash soup. I served it over brown rice spaghetti. I think that a wider...
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Power Green Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 5th March 2014)

This is a sturdy and tasty kale salad. As long as you have cooked lentils, it comes together quickly, and it holds up for a few days. I didn't have enough...
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Tomato Spinach Risotto / Risotto con Spinaci e Pomodori reviewed by friederike

From: Vegetables from an Italian Garden: Season-by-Season Recipes (reviewed 4th March 2014)

Quite nice. The only thing I would really change are the tomatoes - next time I would use more, and I would probably use small ones, roast them first as...
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Jasper White's Manhattan Clam Chowder reviewed by kateq

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 4th March 2014)

Absolutely super chowder. I have two qualifications: first, the clams should really be placed in a big pot of cold water with cornmeal scattered over...
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Homemade Pita Bread reviewed by kateq

From: The New York Times (reviewed 4th March 2014)

This is so easy and the results are fabulous. These are the best pita I've ever eaten. The instructions are clear and precise. I would only add that...
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Hungarian Sweet Rolls reviewed by kateq

From: America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget (reviewed 4th March 2014)

These pastries resemble croissants, but are so different. They are crunchy but very light. They are best on the day they are made: half the dough can...
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Vegan Sausage and Mushroom Etoufee reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 3rd March 2014)

This is a fun recipe to make for Mardi Gras. The recipe calls for 8 ounces of mushrooms and 14-16 ounces of vegan sausage. I used 12 ounces of vegan sausage...
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Goat's Cheese Canneloni with Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by Sovay

From: Accidental Vegetarian (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Great flavours; I'd have liked a bit more sauce though it's clear from the intro that the sauce is supposed to be concentrated, so there won't be much. As...
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Roasted Red Peppers with Fennel reviewed by Sovay

From: Accidental Vegetarian (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

This tasted fine but based on the author's comment that the peppers and fennel need to be soft, I think a stage has gone missing from the instructions....
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Chicken with Leeks and Lemon reviewed by Sovay

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

|I love the texture of slow-braised leeks so have been planning to try this for a while, and liked it as much as I expected to. White wine could probably...
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Home-Style Mushroom Barley Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: U.S.A. Cookbook (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

A really nice homely recipe - though I thought the amount of stock was going to be a bit much until I remembered that the US pint is 16 fl oz, not 20 as...
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Green Pepper and Tomato Stew reviewed by Sovay

From: Vegetarian Dishes Around the World: The Finest of Foreign Flavours (Essential Rose Elliot) (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Nice and simple, and a useful recipe for dealing with the green peppers I always have left over from the supermarket bargain bags. Went well with a left-over...
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Tamarind Duck Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: I [Symbol of a Heart] Curry: The Best Indian Curries You'll Ever Cook (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Divine - I'd cook this once a week for ever if free-range duck weren't so expensive. I took the duck skin off at the outset as I planned to eat the dish...
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Green Pea Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: Leon: Ingredients and Recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Quick and easy and tasted great, though perhaps a bit light for a main course. However I tried adding chicken as suggested (leftover cooked) which gave...
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Carrot and Orange Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: Fine English Cookery (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Light and delicious - a great first course. My book is a 1970s copy in which Michael Smith evidently harked back to older English cookery books which...
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Tanzanian Fish Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: The Ultimate Book of Fish & Shellfish: A Comprehensive Cooking Encyclopedia and Guide, Including 300 Fantastic Step-By-Step Recipes and Over 1500 Fabu (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

This is one of those books that's just a collection of recipes with no background info, so I'm not sure what's particularly Tanzanian about this dish but...
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Penne with Chilli, Tomato and Mushroom Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Rose Elliot's Vegetarian Meals in Minutes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

I enjoyed this combination of flavours. Rose Elliot says you could omit the chilli and/or the cream but I think it definitely benefits from both. It's...
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Swede Braised with Onion and Stock reviewed by Sovay

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Simple but good, and looks really inviting especially if (as I did) you include a carrot or two as well for a delightful orange-and-gold combination.
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Suppions aux Legumes reviewed by Sovay

From: The Cuisine of the Sun : Classical French Cooking from Nice & Provence (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

aka Squid with Vegetables - the vegetables in question being onion, red pepper and mushrooms. My squid were quite large so I gave them an extra 10 minutes...
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Sweet Chili Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Steamy Kitchen (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Very tasty! I roasted the brussels sprouts about 10 minutes extra to get them nice and crisp. Threw in the loose leaves the last 10 minutes along with...
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Tomato Chutney reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

I made this chutney soon after reading AJ12754's review, and I'm so glad I did because it is delicious! I have been putting it on, or in, everything....
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Creamed Spinach reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

I had never made creamed spinach until I tried this recipe out in order to use up some spinach before it went bad, and I'm so glad I did. It was super...
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Carrots Vichy reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

These are part of my regular rotation. There's not much to say here, I mean it's a pretty basic recipe, but oh, so good. I'm only cooking for two so...
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Lemon Semolina Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This cake tasted excellent to me. However, my husband thought the semolina created a sandy texture that slightly bothered him. This cake was supposed...
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Lemon Pound Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this cake!!!!!!! It is easy to make and people love it. The lemon flavor is so intense. I used my Kugelhopf pan as the recipe suggested...
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Baked French Toast reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

Easiest breakfast ever. I make it the night before then just pop it in the oven in the morning. A delicious way to use up stale bread. I love recipes...
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Ruth's Pancakes reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

The butter flavor in these pancakes is very pronounced. Of course, seeing as how there is an ENTIRE STICK OF BUTTER in the batter that is to be expected....
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Moroccan Mussels with Ras-el-Hanout and Harissa-Yoghurt / Marokkaanse mosselen met ras el hanout en harissa-yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 1st March 2014)

Nice dish. In the top half, you actually couldn't taste anything on the mussels, certainly not the ras-el-hanout; in the bottom half, you could, and I...
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Gratin Dauphinois reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

I have made several potato gratins using various recipes, but this is hands down the BEST potato gratin recipe I have ever used. The garlicky flavor is...
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Citrus Chiffon Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This cake had a great texture and was easy to bake. I made the acommpanying citrus syrup on page 714. Cake kept well over several days and everytime I...
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Arabic Bread (Khobz'Arabi) reviewed by jenncc

From: Man'oushe: Inside the Street Corner Lebanese Bakery (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This recipe made a very good pita (with potential for great pita). First of all I did not have bread flour so I had to use all purpose, not a huge deal...
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Chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 28th February 2014)

Very nice comfort food. Unfortunately the chicken wasn't done by the time indicated; we've made the same experience with a chicken paella, so I guess it's...
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Better-For-You Banana Bread 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 28th February 2014)

An easy sweet quick bread, a bit of yogurt keeps it light, and toasted walnuts provided a bit of bitter counterpoint. Only the smallest hint of cinnamon...
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Couscous and Mograbiah with Oven-dried Tomatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2014)

I found this to be a flavorful and easy winter meal. I had garden tomatos roasted last September, and waiting for just this moment. I lucked into a bag...
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Macadamia Ginger Crunch Drops reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 28th February 2014)

Super moist and gingery. I may decrease the sugar just a bit (maybe 1/4 cup) next time. Also I found 1 generous cup of macadamia nuts to be plenty - there...
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Easy Coconut Shrimp Curry reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

A delicious and, as promised, easy curry. A four because the seasoning is really just a little too mild. I more than doubled the amount of curry powder...
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Aromatic Coconut Rice reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

My, this is good. I had to restrain myself not to eat huge helpings straight from the pot while the shrimp curry to go with it cooked. I used ghee and...
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Tagliolini con Gamberi e Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: The Top One Hundred Italian Dishes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

Nice, easy pasta dish. I made a half recipe using frozen cooked shrimp. Tagliolini looks to be "round" tagliatelle, whatever that might mean. I used my...
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Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th February 2014)

Delicious but oh so rich! My first bite was pure heaven. The eggplant roasting instructions worked very well. I also roasted about 1/2 lb baby bella...
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Healthy Banana Almond Smoothie reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th February 2014)

This is a nice breakfast smoothie. Combine a frozen banana, almond milk, almond butter (I used homemade), flax seeds, and a little bit of honey for a...
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Bourbon-Laced Tipsy Chicken with Peaches reviewed by kateq

From: dori sanders country cooking (reviewed 26th February 2014)

This is a really good combination, but, as with other recipes in this book, it is under-spiced. I use chicken breasts, skinned and boned, and add more...
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Crybaby Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: dori sanders country cooking (reviewed 26th February 2014)

These cookies deserve 5 stars just for the name. But, happily, they are really good. Because I like my cookies spicy, I do up the quantities of the cloves...
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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Martha Stewart Living Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2014)

These were kind of bland and not lemony enough for me. The texture was good though and they are a good vehicle for slathering with lemon curd. But the...
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Lemon Curd reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Martha Stewart Living Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2014)

I love this stuff and could eat it everyday. It is sooooo delicious on toast. This is an awesome recipe, so just follow the recipe and it will all come...
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Miso Sweet Potato and Broccoli Bowl reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Finally got around to trying this one out, and it got a big thumbs up at my house. Simple and very tasty. In addition to the sweet potato and broccoli,...
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Wok Seared Vegetables reviewed by kateq

From: Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastery, with Authentic Recipes and Stories (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Another perfect recipe. Ms. Young's instructions are so precise and clear that it's impossible not to have a good result. In this case, we skipped the...
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Stir-Fried Ginger Broccoli reviewed by kateq

From: Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastery, with Authentic Recipes and Stories (reviewed 24th February 2014)

This dish is perfect. We blanched the broccoli florets briefly and then drained them in a colander as directed. We made the ginger juice and mixed it...
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Burnt Eggplant and Pomegranate Molasses reviewed by jenncc

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Loved the sharpness of the eggplant against the sweetness of the butternut squash. The sauce was very thick (more baba ghanoush than "sauce"), therefore...
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Lombarda Rellena (Stuffed Red Cabbage) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Superb flavor and beautiful presentation. I love the look of the red cabbage, and the flavor of apple with sausage and rice was bright and excellent....
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Ensalada Valenciana (Potato and Orange Salad) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

An unusual combination, but it works! When tasked with making a salad from this cookbook in February, I looked for a recipe that would not rely on tomatoes....
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Sopa de Ajo "Casa Irene" (garlic soup) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

A clear and light garlic soup. Bread slices are browned in the garlic-olive oil mix, and later served with the soup. Bright flavor was excellent and...
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Carson's Corn Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pie in the Sky Successful Baking at High Altitudes: 100 Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Breads, and Pastries Home-tested for Baking at Sea Level, 3,000, 5,000, 7,000, and 10,000 feet (and Anywhere in Between). (reviewed 24th February 2014)

A decent corn bread, and it worked well at 5,000 feet. Instead of baking in pyrex, I used our 12-inch cast iron frying pan. I preheated it along with...
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Goulash Soup (Gulyasleves) reviewed by MangoStine

From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Salting the meat is the key to this recipe. I love dry brining because it really does make the beef fork tender. This is a very easy to make and flavorful...
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Butter Poached Shrimp with Grits reviewed by MangoStine

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Easy and delicious.
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Rice and Mushroom Pilaf reviewed by MangoStine

From: Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

This recipe didn't overly thrill me. It was somewhat bland and boring. I ate it all, but it was mediocre. Maybe I did something wrong.
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Riga Rye reviewed by MangoStine

From: Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

Came out slightly dense, but very flavorful. I will try making this again. I am sure the dense texture is my fault and not the recipe. This is the most...
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Cranberry Coffee Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I knew this was going to be awesome when I sampled some of the batter. It's on the sweet side, so be advised. I may bump up the amount of cranberries...
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Beautiful Zucchini Carbonara reviewed by MangoStine

From: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I make this a lot in the summer time. My husband was initially not going to eat it because he was freaked out on the raw egg yolk in the carbonara sauce....
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Chicken Divan reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

My husband, who is not a foodie in any sense at all and could care less about food in general, refers to this as "Chicken Divine". It is that good. This...
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Turkey Mushroom Crepe Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: Crepes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook (Illustrated) (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I have only made this once and my Husband has been asking for me to make it again ever since. I have to say it was really delicious. The only drawback...
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Last Word in Nutmeg Muffins reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Breakfast Book (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

In the book it refers to these as "The last word in Nutmeg Muffins" and boy is that an apt description. I make these muffins over and over and over again....
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Coconut Tea Bread reviewed by MangoStine

From: Warm Bread and Honey Cake: Home Baking from Around the World (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I soaked the dried coconut in Silk Coconut milk rather then water. The texture of this cake was perfect. Light and airy yet dense and filling at the...
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Espresso Tiramisu reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

Very nice in taste, but: - you'll need probably more time than you'll expect. I simmered the coffee/liqueur for at least 20 min, and still it wasn't...
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Whole Wheat Pancakes reviewed by hipcook

From: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I am not a fan of whole wheat pancakes. Light, fluffy, regular white-flour pancakes are a special weekend treat, reminding me of my parents' love and the...
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Chicken Tikka with Lentil, Spinach & Naan Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

Hungarian Beef Stew reviewed by jenncc

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

Nice hearty goulash that cooks in oven rather than stove top. This recipe skips the sear of the beef (which I do usually) and achieves most of it's flavor...
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Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: food52 (reviewed 22nd February 2014)

A great concept that with some tweaking could be made excellent. I started with dried black beans, as suggested. However the recipe never tells you to...
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Lentil, Mushroom, and Sweet Potato Sheperd's Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 21st February 2014)

A tasty vegetarian dish with surprising ingredients. Do you tire of lentil dishes that are soggy? This recipe gets around that by including -- brace...
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Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 21st February 2014)

This recipe is decadent, but very delicious! I used brown rice spaghetti, and it worked wonderfully. I will certainly make this one again.
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Roast Pumpkin, Red Onion and Spinach Tarte / Tarte van geroosterde pompoen, rode ui, bladgroente en kaas reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 20th February 2014)

The crust was a 2, the filling deserved a 4. Which is a pity, as I was especially hopeful over the crust. The flours it uses are 1 part whole wheat, 2...
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White Bean Soup with Skordalia reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2014)

Without the sweet potato skordalia it was pretty boring. With the skordalia, it was quite nice - but then again I'm afraid I'll find a lot of things nice...
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Sweet Potato Skordalia reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2014)

It's a nice, slightly unconventional version of the classic potato or bread skordalia, but a very successful one! It tasted really nice, I thought the...
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Beet Tzatziki reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2014)

Brilliant recipe! It tastes very nice and makes a cheerful dish. It works really well with chicken, we served it with baked chicken, sweet potatoes and...
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Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Glaze reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th February 2014)

This bundt cake comes together quickly with common pantry ingredients. The batter is quite loose and I had my worries about it coming out of the pan intact....
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Dilled Pot Roast reviewed by alainestina

From: Crockery Cookery: 262 Tested Slow-cooker Recipes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

I serve this with dumplings which I make in the slow cooker after meat has been removed. Once you remove dumplings, sauce/gravy should be the right consistency.
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Roasted Cauliflower Gratin With Tomatoes and Goat Cheese reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This is a fantastic cauliflower gratin. Roasted cauliflower is tossed with a nicely-spiced tomato and red onion sauce. Eggs beaten with goat cheese holds...
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Fried Rice With Tofu and Broccoli reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This is a great take on fried rice. I used broccolini in place of regular broccoli and added some sliced cremini mushrooms. I used short-grain brown rice,...
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Scotch Whiskey Cake reviewed by kathisms

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

Another winner! The cake is almost like a fruit cake, but it's received so much better. It was rich, not overpowering with the whiskey, and made a great...
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Sweet Potato Cake reviewed by kathisms

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This cake should win awards. Actually, it has. The recipe is legendary at my office and I suggested a friend make it for her office bake-off. She won!...
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Moo-less Chocolate Pie reviewed by Michelle

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This would be perfect if it wasn't so rich. I've been experimenting but, it's always sweeter and richer than I'd like. Of course, it could be that we...
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Traditional Kim Chi Recipe reviewed by Michelle

From: Dr. Ben Kim (reviewed 18th February 2014)

My husband is a huge fan of kim chi but, this recipe is his absolute favorite. It 100% good for you too. I wouldn't change a thing. Warning, it's a bit...
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Not Your Mama's Green Bean Casserole reviewed by Michelle

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

Also known as "Best Ever Green Bean Casserole" and that it is. My mother and kids love this so much that I now catch hell if I don't make it at Thanksgiving....
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Sweet Potato cakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 18th February 2014)

I think Zosia has already written my review! I agree that the cook time/temp was off, and that the cakes paired perfectly with the sauce. Though I did...
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Chicken with Vindaloo Spices reviewed by lisakelsey

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 17th February 2014)

The recipe specifies only chicken legs--not whether they should be boned and skinless. I cut some breast piece up instead. I followed the recipe except...
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Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Wild Boar Shoulder reviewed by kateq

From: Brix (reviewed 17th February 2014)

My first time cooking boar and what a great success! This was a piece of meat we ordered from D"Artagnan when they had an e-mail special--a discount and...
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 15th February 2014)

What's so nice about this is that everything goes right into the slow cooker--no sauteeing or browning on the stove. And it's really quite good. The...
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Chocolate Coconut Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free) reviewed by kateq

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 15th February 2014)

I love these! They are so good that they cross over from the gluten-free world. They are beautifully moist. I make them in little brioche tins and they...
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Buttery Hazelnut Fig Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 15th February 2014)

These are truly delicious. They live up to hype--they are really buttery and crunchy but not hard. I do substitute walnuts for the hazelnuts and it's...
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Chocolate Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 15th February 2014)

Really good and really easy. I had a yield of 16 generous-size biscotti. I found the baking times to be a bit long, but that's easy to adjust.
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Fruity Flapjacks reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's Home Cooking Skills (reviewed 14th February 2014)

Pork Cooked in Milk with Bay Leaf and Cinnamon reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 13th February 2014)

This was very, very delicious - but I really wouldn't serve it to guests again, it just looked too much like a dish gone wrong! We cooked the milk until...
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White Bean Soup with Bacon / Witte Bonen Soep met gerookte Spek reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 13th February 2014)

A very delicious soup - in fact, in terms of flavour this definitely merits a 4 star rating, but I had several issues with the recipe. First of all,...
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