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Chilled Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 30th June 2013)

I loved this soup -- very fresh and tangy. Great for a summer lunch or starter soup. Very pretty color which makes for a nice presentation. I didn't have...
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Apricot Cobbler reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 30th June 2013)

This was just fine, not really memorable, but we enjoyed it. Best the day it's made.
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Pistachio Crusted Cod Fillets reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Another quick and easy week-night meal for fish-lovers. The pistachio crust would be delicious on any whitefish -- we used tilapia. Recipe can also be...
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Grilled Tuna with Fresh Herbs and Sesame Seeds reviewed by aj12754

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 30th June 2013)

An excellent weeknight meal, summer or winter (if you have a cast iron grill pan). Lots of flavor and very healthy.
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Classic Baked Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 30th June 2013)

A very simple recipe, but the result was great, moist chicken meat with a very crisp skin. We didn't do the gravy as the chicken had produced a lot of...
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Basic Hummus reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Excellent recipe that produces a silky smooth delicious hummus. I cooked the dried chickpeas with baking soda as per the instructions, skimming the foam...
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Balilah reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Flavoured with fresh lemon, parsley, green onions and cumin, this was a fantastic and very simple way to serve cooked chick peas. I did replace the lemon...
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Fig Chutney reviewed by lkloda

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Bombay-style Chicken with Red Split Lentils (Murghi aur Masoor Dal) reviewed by digifish_books

From: Madhur Jaffrey Indian Cooking (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Kale Salad reviewed by MrsMo

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th June 2013)

I loved this and will make gain. I served it over quinoa & freekeh.
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Pomegranate-Glazed Eggplant with Tempeh reviewed by MrsMo

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th June 2013)

I enjoyed this dish but I found the glaze a little overpowering. I would cut down on the pomegranate molasse and add maple syrup or honey to balance it...
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Muscuvado Sunflower Kernels reviewed by MrsMo

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Totally addictive!
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Smothered Leeks with Parsley and Lemon reviewed by Sovay

From: The Vegetable Bible: The Definitive Guide (reviewed 29th June 2013)

I'm perhaps being a bit unfair with my star rating as I accidentally browned my leeks (got distracted and failed to notice that too much liquid had evaporated)...
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Cranachan reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Really simple but delicious (combining my favourite grain with my favourite fruit). I don't like whisky much so made Cranachan a la Normande by substituting...
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Overnight home-cured bacon chops reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 29th June 2013)

I liked the look of this as I haven't been able to find a local source of free-range bacon chops. I shall definitely be making my own from now on. The...
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Earl Grey Tea Loaf reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie Oliver's Great Britain: 130 of My Favorite British Recipes, from Comfort Food to New Classics (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Not sure what went wrong, as I followed the recipe and cooked the cake for 75 minutes (until a skewer came out clean). I poured the syrup over the cooked...
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Peach and Sour Cream Pancakes reviewed by lkloda

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th June 2013)

Vegetarian Pho reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 28th June 2013)

Pasta with Vodka reviewed by BethNH

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 27th June 2013)

Very simple week night meal. My youngest son requested pasta for dinner after summer running. My oldest doesn't really care for tomato sauce and I didn't...
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Strawberry Shortcakes reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 26th June 2013)

A neighbor dropped off a beautiful basket of strawberries that she picked this morning so I decided to make strawberry shortcake. This recipe has all...
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Lamb (or Beef) with Green Beans in Tomato and Olive Oil reviewed by jenncc

From: Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh and Healthy Mediterranean Favorites (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Love this Loubi! Not exactly how my Lebanese family makes it but close, and just as delicious.
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Mole From Puebla reviewed by jenncc

From: Truly Mexican: Essential Recipes and Techniques for Authentic Mexican Cooking (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Wow, this was rich, complex and delicious! It was also a bit of work. I cut a few corners - roasting the tomatillos, tomato, garlic and onion together...
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Bean Curd with Mushrooms reviewed by jenncc

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 26th June 2013)

The individual components of this recipe were tasty and although the sauce had good flavor it was a little too thick and gummy for me (too much cornstarch?)....
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Miso Glazed Eggplant reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofukufor2 (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Love this salty/ sweet treatment of Japanese eggplant. Chinese eggplants work well too.
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Stir-Fried Cauliflower | Bong Cai Xao reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Another variation on the fried cauliflower theme. Simple, tasty. The fish sauce added a nice extra kick. I was out of cilantro so I subbed mint per the...
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Karhai Broccoli reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

A good variation on steam/sautéed broccoli. Could be served with any meal. Easy. Maybe I make my broccoli bits too big, but I always find it has to cook...
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Potatoes with Cumin and Mustard Seeds reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

A very good way to do potatoes as a side; doesn't need to be an Indian meal. If you have cold boiled potatoes in the fridge, you're ahead of the game...
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Delicious Pan-Grilled Halibut (or Swordfish or Salmon) reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Really good, really easy. I used swordfish, but it could be any thickish piece of fish.
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Chocolate Caliente Cookies reviewed by stellamaz

From: Nestle Year-Round Recipes (365 Sensation Dishes for Every Season) (reviewed 25th June 2013)

These just might be the best cookies I've ever made. They taste great and have a wonderful "semi soft" texture that they actually retain.
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Shortbread Tart Crust reviewed by stellamaz

From: Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook) (reviewed 24th June 2013)

Strawberry Pie reviewed by stellamaz

From: Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook) (reviewed 24th June 2013)

Indian-Style Sweet Potato Salad reviewed by kateq

From: Vegetables: The Most Authoritative Guide to Buying, Preparing, and Cooking with More than 300 Recipes (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

A delicious salad--and a unique (at least in my experience) method of dressing it. I did not do the rather fussy procedure with the onion--just sliced...
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Soupe aux choux reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Food (Coronet Books) (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Peasant food, simple and good. I did not add any extra salt - the stock and the bacon provided plenty of salt. I left out the potato - those who wanted...
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Vermicelli alla Siciliana reviewed by Sovay

From: Pasta for Pleasure (A Fontana Original) (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Includes four of my favourite things (aubergines, anchovies, capers and olives) so could hardly go wrong. The vermicelli didn't seem the best match for...
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Peches Chinoise reviewed by Sovay

From: Jane Grigson's Fruit Book (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

The first peaches I bought this year turned out disappointingly hard, so as I had half a jar of preserved ginger syrup to hand I gave this a try. Result...
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Sausage Meat Cutlets reviewed by Sovay

From: Off the Beeton Track (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

A good way to expand one sausage into a full meal. I made a single oval cutlet using 70g of sausage meat and 100g of cooked lentils; it came out a little...
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Lentils or Broad Beans in Savoury Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Off the Beeton Track (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

This is a pretty basic recipe but the late addition of bacon-flavoured roux and wine vinegar gave it a surprising lift. Not exciting, but cheap and satisfying...
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Green Pea and Ham Soup reviewed by kateq

From: A Girl and Her Pig: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

I really love this soup--and I love the ham stock. I also love that there is enough ham stock left over to freeze and save for another batch of soup....
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Six-Onion Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

I love alliums so couldn't resist this. I had to make a half-quantity as there wasn't room even in my biggest pan for the full amount of leeks. Result...
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Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing reviewed by skdouglass

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Confession time: for years I have struggled to make an acceptable vinaigrette. Pancakes too, but that's a tale for another time. This is a perfectly acceptable...
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Luscious Cheesecake reviewed by innocentfront

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

Easy to make and delicious. Very soft interior, not dry/solid like a "New York style cheesecake."
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Mint Julep Panna Cotta reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

Light and refreshing, and easy to boot. The milk and mint flavor suggests a faint drizzle of chocolate sauce. Ours were silky almost to the point of lacking...
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My New Favorite Zucchini Bread reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

This is my new favorite zucchini bread too! I thought it was lovely and everyone who tried it agreed. I loved the scent of the orange and the rosemary...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pecan Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

I'm giving this a five as mine baked beautifully and resulted in a pair of pretty, mounded loaves (I doubled the recipe). I was generous with the fruit...
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Applesauce Coffee Cake reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

A really delicious cake! I followed the instructions almost to the letter (no cider in the house so made the applesauce with a bit of lemon juice and...
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Chicken Roasted with Sour Cream, Lemon Juice and Mango Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st June 2013)

A super tasting and super easy recipe. This was the first dish that Hesser's husband cooked for her. I realized that I had marked it in one of her earlier...
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Master Pierogi Recipe reviewed by Zosia

From: From a Polish Country House Kitchen: 90 Recipes for the Ultimate Comfort Food (reviewed 21st June 2013)

This recipe is so close to my mother’s, I knew it would turn out well: it produces a smooth and silky, easy-to-roll dough that cooks up into a delicate...
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Quick Pickled Lemons reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 21st June 2013)

Very flavourful condiment that has typical sweet-sour-tangy flavours of pickled foods but also a very strong lemon flavour and a little bit of heat. It's...
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Eggs in Hell reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th June 2013)

This was quiet good but I'd like a bit more chili flakes since I enjoy spicy. This was delicious with sourdough bread toasts. Loved to dip it in the tomatoey...
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Fried Egg Sandwich reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th June 2013)

I couldn’t justify using 8 slices of cheese on 1 sandwich, even thin sliced ones, but this was a great sandwich. I only used 1 slice of cheese on each...
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Olive Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th June 2013)

I make this bread every week. It couldn't be simpler or more delicious. Bread flour, water, olives, yeast in a simple mix, a long first rise (12 - 18...
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Quick-braised chicken with Moroccan spices, lemon, and olives reviewed by wester

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 17th June 2013)

This was really good and quite simple. At first it looked like it was just going to be a curried chicken but the lemon made it special. I don't think the...
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Saucy Fish Tacos reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 17th June 2013)

An interesting take on fish tacos: grilled fish, grilled peaches, roasted red peppers, cabbage, and a cilantro/poblano/pistachio sauce. These were very...
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Leschanz's Sachertorte reviewed by kateq

From: Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague (reviewed 16th June 2013)

The instructions are impeccable; a little patience and this classic torte is achieved. It requires preparation of the apricot and chocolate glazes (also...
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Apricot Glaze (Marillenglasur) reviewed by kateq

From: Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague (reviewed 16th June 2013)

This is SO worth the effort. That apricot glaze that comes in a can and is used in many bakeries is gummy and chemical-tasting. This glaze is a bright...
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Chocolate Glaze (Schokoladeglasur) reviewed by kateq

From: Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague (reviewed 16th June 2013)

This is the classic and if you follow the directions, it is foolproof. However, once the chocolate starts to simmer, it looks so grainy that it seems...
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Roasted Spiced Cauliflower With Almonds reviewed by wester

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 16th June 2013)

Roasted cauliflower is always good, but this recipe didn't add that much extra. I served it with a sauce of yogurt and herbs (dill, tarragon, and a squeeze...
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Sauerkraut soup reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 15th June 2013)

The children were watching la soupe aux choux, and so they wanted to eat cabbage soup. I still had a package of sauerkraut somewhere, so I made this. As...
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Blueberry Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Marmalade Almond Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Ginger Date Muffins with Caramel Sauce reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Chocolate Hazelnut Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Banana Maple Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Bifteck Hache a la Lyonnaise (Ground Beef with Onions and Herbs) reviewed by hipcook

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

You know what's wrong with American hamburgers? Not enough butter. Well, Saint Julia knows the solution to that! This opulent burger was a big hit in...
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Egg-Fried Rice reviewed by Zosia

From: Every Grain Of Rice (reviewed 14th June 2013)

This dish is a great way to revitalize leftover rice. I used cooked brown basmati rice which worked perfectly. It was quick to prepare and very tasty...
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Bok Choy with Fresh Shiitake reviewed by Zosia

From: Every Grain Of Rice (reviewed 14th June 2013)

The greens and mushrooms made a great combination of flavours which was further enhanced by garlic and ginger. This quick side dish that involved first...
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Vietnamese Pork Chops reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th June 2013)

Expecting these to have that nice balance of hot-sour-salty-sweet, I was disappointed by the flavour, which was overwhelmingly sweet. Fortunately, most...
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Rhubarb Ice Cream with a Caramel Swirl reviewed by friederike

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 14th June 2013)

I agree that it's really nice, the flavours combine very well, but it not yet really perfect (or our execution was flawed). I agree with QueezleSister...
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Tomato Goat Cheese Strata reviewed by donnakay

From: Fresh Food Fast: Delicious, Seasonal Vegetarian Meals in Under an Hour (reviewed 14th June 2013)

This is my favorite strata recipe and I have prepared it numerous times. I sometimes use half & half instead of heavy cream to save a few calories...
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No-Knead Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th June 2013)

I can’t believe I haven’t made this recipe before now. I bake yeast bread on a regular basis but find the artisanal types with their starters, pre-ferments...
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Pistou Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th June 2013)

Amanda Hesser likens this soup to a minestrone; like a minestrone, it contains lots of vegetables, some pasta and beans; unlike Italian minestrone with...
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Salmon with Wasabi Mayonnaise reviewed by friederike

From: Korean Cookbook: A Twist on the Traditional (reviewed 13th June 2013)

Really weird recipe, and very hard to review. 30g of wasabi powder is an enormous amount - I wonder if it was a typo and should be 3g instead. Japanese...
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Cheesy Garlic Bread reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Country Cookbook: Regional and Heirloom Favorites Tested and Reimagined for Today's Home Cooks (reviewed 13th June 2013)

A low calorie bread this is not but who would expect cheesy garlic bread to be anything but decadent. Italian bread is slice horizontally and spread with...
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Spicy, Garlicky Cashew Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th June 2013)

I tagged this recipe the first time through the book, and it was on my shortlist. After the recent positive reviews, it got moved to the top of the list....
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Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies reviewed by donnakay

From: Baking Illustrated (reviewed 13th June 2013)

Absolutely the best brownies I have ever tasted. They are not difficult to make either and they freeze well. Unfortunately they taste very good frozen...
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Latino-Style Chicken and Brown Rice reviewed by donnakay

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 13th June 2013)

This dish was very popular with my family and I followed the recipe exactly the first time I made it. The second time I doubled the recipe and the brown...
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World's Best Braised Green Cabbage reviewed by donnakay

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 13th June 2013)

I love this braised cabbage! The recipe is perfect as is...I have nothing to add.
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Coleslaw reviewed by donnakay

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 13th June 2013)

This is our new favorite coleslaw recipe....so light and tangy.... absolutely delicious.
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Kasha (Buckwheat Groats) reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th June 2013)

This is a basic recipe for kasha. As this was my first time making it, I relied on my husband to let me know how it came out. Deborah Madison's technique...
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Middle Eastern Lentils with Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 12th June 2013)

Pasta and lentils make a nice dinner! A half recipe served two generously. This is easy to make, but maybe a bit long for a weeknight since the lentils...
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Haricots Verts with Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by donnakay

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

WARNING: One and a half teaspoons of salt is too much for one cup of vinaigrette! I might have come to this conclusion before making the dressing if I...
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Jalapeno Corn-Bread Muffins reviewed by donnakay

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I baked this in an 8x8 pan rather than muffin cups but it came out quite good with an additional ten minutes in the oven. The batter is very thick and...
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A Mint and Raspberry Sugar for Strawberries reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I really liked this idea of adding minted pink raspberry sugar to fresh strawberries and the flavour was lovely (as I made it) but I’ve concluded from...
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Alice Water's Baked Goat Cheese with Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I’ve missed this dish! It’s been over 25 years since my husband and I enjoyed a variation of it in a rather chichi restaurant, never thinking it would...
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Crispy Tofu with Shiitakes and Chorizo reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

We all loved this, though it was way too salty. I think the quality of your Spanish chorizo will determine its saltiness, and when I make this next time,...
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Rhubarb-Ginger Compote reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

We're not a family that's used to eating compotes or fruit sauces with our meals. (That's right, no applesauce with our ham.) But this was a nice complement...
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Rhubarb-Soy-Marinated Duck with Rhubarb-Ginger Compote reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Super dish. Easy to do. You can prepare the marinade early in the day, then pop the breasts in for a soak later. I made the whole marinade amount for...
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Seafood Rice Cazuela with Jalapeños and Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Rick Bayless describes this as a “brothy paella”, and this soup, with its richly flavoured broth, perfectly cooked seafood (even the squid was tender!)...
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Hot aubergine and cheese sandwiches reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 11th June 2013)

This was a nice idea, using slices of aubergine like sandwich bread. I thought the garlic was a bit too sharp. Next time I will leave it out, or blanch...
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Chez Panisse Calzone reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Amazing flavor, and worthy of repetition. The preparation starts with this rye-based dough, and uses a lovely combination of goat and mozzarella cheeses....
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Calzone (or Pizza) Dough reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Rye flour is the secret to this recipe. The ratio is 1 part rye to 7 parts all-purpose, and amazingly enough, that small amount of rye makes a difference. The...
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Carbonnades A La Flamande (Flemish Beef and Onion Stew) reviewed by donnakay

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Wonderful Stuff! Per Amanda's notes, I upped the number of garlic cloves and increased the thyme. I also used boneless beef short ribs in place of the...
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Cabbage Salad with Toasted Coriander and Cumin Mayonnaise reviewed by donnakay

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

I made the mayonnaise from scratch for this recipe and added extra vinegar as was recommended but it never developed the tang I was looking for. Amanda...
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Cajun Spice Rub for Chicken Parts reviewed by donnakay

From: The Cook's Illustrated Guide To Grilling And Barbecue (reviewed 11th June 2013)

I made this following the recipe exactly, no substitutions, and used it to prepare six large chicken thighs for the grill. There is enough leftover for...
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Leavened Oven Bread (Naan) reviewed by digifish_books

From: Madhur Jaffrey Indian Cooking (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Beef Lindstrom reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Meat Course (A Channel Four book) (reviewed 10th June 2013)

This was excellent. Not very refined, it's true, just a really good hamburger with some extra kick added by the capers and beets. The fried eggs on top...
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Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 10th June 2013)

Easy, tasty
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Spaghetti and Meatballs reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 10th June 2013)

Easy, tasty, healthed-up spaghetti and meatball recipe.
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Sweet and Sour Panko-Crusted Scallops Stir-Fry reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 10th June 2013)

Almost too sweet for me. It was tasty, but the scallops did not turn out with a crispy outside. This could have been my error.
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