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Wild Rice and Brown Rice Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette and Asparagus reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 10th May 2013)

Nice concept, but the recipe has a couple problems. The salad is pretty simple - a couple types of rice, some lightly steamed asparagus, herbs, walnuts,...
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Corn Chowder reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 10th May 2013)

This was a fine chowder. It was simple, prepared with frozen corn and vegetable broth. The broth and vegetables cooked for four hours, and milk and corn...
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Banana Tea Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 10th May 2013)

I was skeptical about this 1947 recipe for banana bread. How could it be good with such a simple ingredient list? The dough itself was very thick;...
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Grilled Mango Cheeks reviewed by friederike

From: Caribbean Cooking ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th May 2013)

Very simple, very delicious. I used only one large mango for the two of us, and ended up using 2tsp each of brown sugar and dark rum, just right. Because...
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Cocoa Brownies reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Christmas Cookies (reviewed 9th May 2013)

These are okay for what they are: 1-bowl/pot brownies that require only regular pantry ingredients and just a few minutes to put together. At room temperature...
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Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Green Onion & Cumin reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 9th May 2013)

Very flavourful and the zucchini kept the ultra lean ground turkey meat moist. I had 2 small zucchini (200g) but when I saw the pile just one produced...
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Best Ever Chocolate Pudding reviewed by SilBsAs

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 9th May 2013)

I made the pudding using half milk/half cream since "half and half" doesn't exist in my country, but after several minutes stirring the consistency is...
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Teddie's Apple Cake reviewed by kateq

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 8th May 2013)

We love this cake. It's very easy and seemingly foolproof. At first glance, the ingredients seem wrong--too much sugar, no milk or buttermilk--but it...
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Pork Stew In Cider reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 8th May 2013)

This is a light and simple stew, appropriate for a spring meal. It's pleasant, but we found it lacking depth. The pork cooked nicely, and the apples and...
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Southern Cakes: Sweet and Irresistible Recipes for Everyday Celebrations (reviewed 7th May 2013)

I found this recipe through a recommendation on Orangette and loved the cake so much I immediately ordered the book. This is a wonderful pound cake. ...
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A Good Coffee Chop reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This is one of the recipes from the “Dinner fairly fast” chapter and it was indeed that. In 15 minutes, I had beautifully caramelized, glazed and juicy...
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Fennel Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 7th May 2013)

Bright tasting starter that stimulated the taste buds. I had a particularly sweet and flavourful fennel bulb so the simple dressing of olive oil, lemon...
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Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 7th May 2013)

These are terrific. A little nutty tasting from the browned butter and a little tang from the buttermilk.
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Tomato-Glazed Meatloaves with Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This made a great weeknight supper. My son doesn't care for meatloaf and my hubby doesn't care for meatballs but they both ate these. I served them with...
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Spicy Fish reviewed by southerncooker

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This was really good fish but not as spicy as I was expecting with the name. I used it for the fish tacos I made for Cinco de Mayo.
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Creamy Cabbage and Sweet Corn Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This was great on the Fish Tacos I made for Cinco de Mayo. It's a simple slaw of raw corn cut from the cob, and sliced cabbage with some green onions and...
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Crazy Street Corn reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 7th May 2013)

I watched Patti from Patti's Mexican Table make this one the chew and I knew we had to try it for our Cinco de Mayo meal. It was delicious. I'll be making...
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Ten-Grain Bread reviewed by skdouglass

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 6th May 2013)

The dough for this bread came together easily and the resulting loaf quite respectable. The convenience of having the dough waiting for me in the refrigerator...
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Florida Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This delicious dessert is Dorie Greenspan’s take on key lime pie with a traditional condensed milk-lime juice filling, topped with fluffy meringue. What...
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Refried Black Beans reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Very delicious, owing in part to starting with these simmered beans. They're excellent on their own so adding some toasted cumin and chili powder, and...
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Butternut Squash Lasagna reviewed by friederike

From: Sweet Happy Life (reviewed 5th May 2013)

I really like the idea, but the execution wasn't really good, and I had several problems with the recipe. First of all, cups. I know that it's just down...
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Simmered Black Beans reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Previously reviewed here.
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Chilied Tortilla Soup with Shredded Chard reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2013)

A chard and chili soup with great flavour that acts as a vehicle for all sorts of toppings. The rich tasting broth owes its flavour to roasted garlic,...
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Rustic Jícama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This salad offers a very refreshing combination of flavours and a nice variety of textures. I omitted the optional pickled onions as not everyone is a...
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Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This fruity drink is a little more substantial than other agua frescas but among the best I’ve had. My pineapple was very ripe and sweet so I used...
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Strawberry Vanilla Agua Fresca reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Easy to make and as refreshing as it’s meant to be. I used frozen strawberries (defrosted) as the ones in my grocery store looked a little sad. I found...
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Rhubarb Creme Brulee reviewed by friederike

From: Sweet Indulgence: 100 Great Desserts (reviewed 5th May 2013)

In flavour, this clearly was a 5 star dessert. The rich custard that perfectly complemented the flavour of the rhubarb, the crunchy sugar - just brilliant....
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Brown Rice with Spinach reviewed by Sovay

From: Eastern Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Tasted fine but the texture was not great - I'd hoped the pre-soaking of the rice would prevent it from bursting and going mushy, but no. Went well with...
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An Indian Way with a Fish Fillet reviewed by Sovay

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 5th May 2013)

The only slight problem I had with this was that the herb and garlic paste was a bit watery - I had to let it drain a little so that it wouldn't dilute...
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Warm French Bean Salad with Garlic and Mozzarella reviewed by Sovay

From: The Italian Diet (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Pretty good though I'd be tempted to let the beans cool completely (after adding the dressing).
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Omelette Paysanne (2) reviewed by Sovay

From: The Omelette Book (reviewed 5th May 2013)

Tasty but not pretty, as the sorrel cooks to a dingy brownish-green in seconds. My omelette was flatter than it should have been as I don't have a pan...
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Minestra di Lenticchie e Pasta reviewed by Sovay

From: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 5th May 2013)

A nice straightforward, substantial soup. It was a little on the bland side at first but that was due to my tomatoes not being the best - I had to give...
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Karbonadekaker reviewed by Sovay

From: Good Food from Denmark and Norway (reviewed 5th May 2013)

This was good though I'd be tempted to increase the ginger and nutmeg a little. The suet gives a really light texture. It would benefit from a sauce...
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Shrimp in Soy Sauce (生抽焗中蝦, shēng​chōujúzhōngxiā) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 4th May 2013)

Dried out and not very strong in flavour. The recipes says you need to cook the shrimp for 5 minutes, which is too long and will result in overcooked shrimp....
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Chicken, Lime and Coriander Quesadillas reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 4th May 2013)

There were several things I wasn't entirely happy with. I used only half of the chilli and the lime juice, and I'm glad I did - it would have been too...
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Limeade | Agua de Limón reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

This is a very refreshing drink and one I think we’ll enjoy all summer. I used the agave syrup since I had some on hand. We didn’t think it made it...
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Aubergine Salad with Yoghurt Dressing reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

Nice in taste, but not suitable as a full meal as it is meant to be. The problem is that both the haloumi and the aubergine are too fat and heavy, making...
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Pita reviewed by skdouglass

From: Flatbreads & Flavors (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

The 14-year old made this recipe for a class project: her first batch of bread ever. The first ones out of the over required testing and sampling - for...
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Flour Tortillas /Tortillas De Harina reviewed by jenncc

From: Fonda San Miguel: Thirty Years Of Food And Art (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

Came out soft and tender. I used lard. Have also made these with 1 cup (of the 4) whole wheat flour.
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Chocolate Chunk Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

What caught my eye in this recipe was the use of bread flour in the dough along with the usual ingredients. Chang claims that the bread flour creates...
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Mom's Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 3rd May 2013)

It's granola. Nothing new and I prefer using egg whites (over oil) for my crunch. Also not many clusters (even with all that honey) and it browned very...
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Sicilian Pistachio Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 2nd May 2013)

Californian Pistachio Cake in this case. Because my pistachios weren’t of the vibrant green Sicilian variety, I decided to approach the cake differently...
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Parmesan Flatfish reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 2nd May 2013)

Really quick and tasty way to prepare fish (I used sole). A thin coating of breadcrumbs, herbes de Provence and Parmesan created a delicious crispy crust....
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Green Beans with Shallots and Toasted Almonds reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 2nd May 2013)

Quick and delicious side that would go well with a number of different mains. Blanched greens beans are sautéed briefly - apparently the French prefer...
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Prune Coffee Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: food52 (reviewed 2nd May 2013)

Very good. I mixed the flour et al in a bowl, then everything in the cuisinart. Used only 3/4 cup sugar (sucre de canne). Cooked for the full time, but...
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Baked Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils reviewed by kaye16

From: Seasoned Cooking (reviewed 2nd May 2013)

Very good, easy and tasty. A tasty spice mix, rubbed into chicken thighs and sautéed with the veg before adding lentils to finish the cooking. No oil...
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Perfect Blueberry Muffins reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd May 2013)

Rich muffins that help use up that surplus of blueberries. Kids wanted the costco large pack of blueberries, and this recipe helped me use them before...
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Wet Curry reviewed by skdouglass

From: The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes (reviewed 2nd May 2013)

Twelve hours of cooking time spread over two days and nothing to show for it. I followed the instructions as written and still ended up with a salty,...
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Parsley & Barley Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 1st May 2013)

Very refreshing and bright tasting salad that’s excellent served as suggested with a rich slow-cooked meal or as I did, with grilled meat. I didn’t...
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Frenchified Popcorn reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 1st May 2013)

I don’t normally think of popcorn as a French food, but I suppose seasoning it with herbes de Provence makes it so. I had to reduce the recipe slightly...
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Chili Rubbed Pork Loin reviewed by jenncc

From: Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen (reviewed 1st May 2013)

Easy and tasty.
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Chipotle & Garbanzo Bean Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Southwest Slow Cooking (reviewed 30th April 2013)

Very good for minimal effort. Forgot to add the cheese for serving. A meat with more flavor than chicken breasts might be nice. Next time I might use...
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Tzatziki (Yoghurt, Cucumber, Garlic and Mint Dip) reviewed by friederike

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 30th April 2013)

Nice, but not very impressive. Would have been a 3.5 if we had the chance to give half ratings. The main problem was that it tasted too much of yoghurt...
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Tiramisù Black Bottom Tart reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 30th April 2013)

Fantastic variation of tiramisù. Like many of the tarts in this book, this one has several components; making and freezing the sweet cookie crust (page...
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Spinach Chop reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 30th April 2013)

I like hard-boiled eggs, the nuts gave this a good crunch, and the lemon zest offered some good acid balance. The cooking instructions for the spinach...
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Artichoke Heart Frittata reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 30th April 2013)

My DH prepared this as an appetizer for cocktails with our neighbors, one of whom is lactose and gluten intolerant. The pecorino cheese was fine, and...
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Chickpeas with Baby Spinach reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 29th April 2013)

An excellent super-fast dinner. Canned chick peas, sautéed onions, spinach, spices, and tomato paste combine to make an excellent topping. We put it...
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Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble reviewed by friederike

From: Flavour First (reviewed 29th April 2013)

It was quite nice. DH really enjoyed it and would consider a 5 star rating; I was in doubt if the tang of the rhubarb and the sharpness of the ginger really...
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Keilbasa with Onions and Poblanos reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

Nice variation on Sausage and Peppers. I added a serrano pepper for a little extra kick.
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My Favorite Falafel reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

This is simple and DELICIOUS! Even though I used dried chickpeas my "dough" was a little wet, but surprisingly only a couple crumbled in the oil. They...
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Braised Baby Bok Choy reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

This is really very good. I added a heaping teaspoon of miso and some red pepper flakes to the broth as it was reducing.
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Parmesan & Black Pepper Drop Biscuits reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Homemade with Love: Simple Scratch Cooking from In Jennie's Kitchen (reviewed 29th April 2013)

Easy and delicious drop biscuits. I made this recipe as a topping for a baked chicken casserole dish and they worked beautifully.
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Braised Chili-Spiced Short Ribs with Black Beans reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

This is rich, delicious dish full of complex flavors and just the right amount of spice (without being "spicy"). I appreciated the addition of cloves and...
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Mushroom and Fontina Quiche reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

Followed this recipe exactly with the exception of making the crust. It was wonderful! I did have extra filling which I prepared in a muffin tin - crustless....
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Spiced Pumpkin Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

I have made a lot of pumpkin pies in my life and this one certainly has potential, but next time I will up the molasses and decrease a bit of the sugar....
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

Whoa! These are yummy. I love them and I think they single-handedly led to an extra 5 pounds around my middle! But I guess that is what happens when...
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Maple Granola Brittle reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th April 2013)

O.k. so there is room for improvement on this one, and although I kept saying it wasn't so great, I kept eating it! Strangely addictive. It is certainly...
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Tomato, Garlic, and Potato Frittata reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th April 2013)

This recipe was good, however I expected a little more punch from the wonderful ingredients that went into it. Mine came out a little dry (perhaps slightly...
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Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th April 2013)

Followed recipe to a "T" and was rewarded with a delicious dish. I did have to leave the cauliflower in the oven about 6-8 minutes longer.
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Warm butternut squash and chickpea salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 28th April 2013)

This is a very nice side but as other reviews mentioned it is a bit heavy, and I certainly got more than 4 servings out of it. I think it could be great,...
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thick, chewy granola bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 28th April 2013)

These are excellent! I usually can't wait for them to cool before I start picking, and picking, and picking. I do leave out the vanilla now (as I agree...
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Slow Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 28th April 2013)

Make these often - toss in salads, pasta, along side a steak, even as a stand alone snack, but my favorite is to puree them into a very rich tomato paste...
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Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 28th April 2013)

Make this all the time. Love, love, love it. Lots of flavor out of a few simple ingredients. This is the recipe that made me a devoted follower of Deb.
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The Best Baked Spinach reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 28th April 2013)

I really enjoyed this! I used chicken broth (no proper stock or cream in the house) and instead of the bread crumbs I used toasted pine nuts. It was probably...
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Harissa Chicken and Sweet Potato reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 28th April 2013)

I chose to cook this recipe because it was one of the few that jumped out at both DH and me when we first leafed through this book. But then when I actually...
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Mango, Amaretti and Vanilla Yoghurt Parfaits reviewed by friederike

From: Woman Food (Eat Your Way to a Healthy Body) (reviewed 28th April 2013)

Nice, but nothing special, and in need of a few small tweaks. One that should be obvious from the photo is that 'long thick slices' don't work that well...
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Fresh Watermelon with Cool Citrus Mascarpone reviewed by Zosia

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 28th April 2013)

The individual components of this colourful dessert were very good but I didn’t feel that they worked together very well. The salad was a refreshing...
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Polenta-Crusted Pompano Salad with Sautéed Spicy Peppers, Chicory, and Tomato Oil reviewed by Zosia

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 28th April 2013)

Really delicious combination of flavours: crispy sweet fish (I used sole) and tangy tomato oil on a bed of peppery arugula (instead of chicory) with a...
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Sautéed Spicy Peppers with Marjoram Vinaigrette reviewed by Zosia

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 28th April 2013)

This is a tasty variation of simply cooked peppers and onions dressed with a vinaigrette: the inclusion of jalapeños adds heat and the balsamic vinegar...
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Pizza Dough reviewed by friederike

From: Marie Claire Fresh + Fast (reviewed 27th April 2013)

Quite easy, not a lot of work, but I wasn't as happy with the result as with this pizza dough. It was soggy, heavy, and not very crisp.
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Zucchini, Tomato and Pesto Pizza reviewed by friederike

From: Marie Claire Fresh + Fast (reviewed 27th April 2013)

Not very good. The balance was totally off. I used only about 3/4 of the tomato sauce, and yet it was too much and too strong, too concentrated and too...
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Slow-Cooker Red Curry Pulled-Pork Sandwiches reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 27th April 2013)

Very tasty variation on pulled pork sandwiches. - Made all of sauce and slaw with about 2.5# meat. - Used only 2tbl of sugar, rather than 4tbl. - Overlooked...
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Stir-Fried Tofu with Asparagus and Mushrooms reviewed by Zosia

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2013)

We really enjoyed this stir fry. The tofu in particular had great flavour, having first spent the night in a simple marinade and then absorbed more from...
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Chickpea Crepes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean (reviewed 27th April 2013)

This is one of the best recipes for chickpea crepes that I have made. These are a great gluten-free flat bread option.
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Carrot Puree and Egyptian Spice Mix with Nuts and Olive Oil reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean (reviewed 27th April 2013)

A flavorful carrot puree with a crunchy nutty spice mix. Absolutely make and serve both of these dishes together. Simply boil the carrots until tender...
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Our Basic Vinaigrette reviewed by jenncc

From: Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen (reviewed 27th April 2013)

Our FAVORITE vinaigrette!
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Ricotta and Pancetta Stuffed Pork Chops reviewed by jenncc

From: Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen (reviewed 27th April 2013)

Have made this several times - always wonderful. Their Classic Marinara which is served over the chops, is simple and delicious. I cut back on the salt...
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Spicy Eggplant Stew with Potatoes, Mushrooms, and Chickpeas reviewed by kaye16

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

DEElicious! Plus it's easy as these things go. There's a bit of peeling and chopping to do as prep, although not much, then it cooks for a long while to...
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Roasted Yam and Radicchio Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 26th April 2013)

A flavor explosion that is satisfying, quick to prepare, and healthy. I'd give this a "6" if I could. Sliced yams are sprinkled with Aleppo pepper and...
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A 'pudding-cake' of honey, cinnamon and plums reviewed by bunyip

From: Tender (reviewed 26th April 2013)

The method was (to me anyway) a bit unusual. Melt the butter with the sugar, honey and golden syrup - I know, but it's not as sweet as you expect - and...
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Pear and Almond Tart reviewed by digifish_books

From: Seasons: The Best of Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 26th April 2013)

Ultimate Fudgy Brownies reviewed by BethNH

From: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 25th April 2013)

The latest in my attempt to find the perfect brownie recipe. This recipe uses three kinds of chocolate - unsweetened, bittersweet and cocoa. These are...
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Banana Maple Puddings reviewed by friederike

From: No Time to Cook (reviewed 25th April 2013)

Extremely easy, extremely quick, and very delicious! It's like an instant banana bread, but then in individual portions, and a very light version. I didn't...
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Warm Spinach with Lemon reviewed by Zosia

From: How to Eat: Pleasures and Principles of Good Food (reviewed 25th April 2013)

This is more of an idea than an actual recipe but it’s a very good one…..adding a sprinkle of sumac or nutmeg (or both) to some sautéed fresh spinach...
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Rhubarb with Butterscotch Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 25th April 2013)

I love rhubarb but find that too many recipes try to mask its tartness. This easy recipe for poached rhubarb mellows that flavour but celebrates it at...
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Parsley Chive Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 25th April 2013)

These were good but sweeter than I expected for a savoury scone. They also didn’t rise much in the oven – I baked them from frozen but that normally...
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Chocolate, Pistachio and Almond Biscotti reviewed by digifish_books

From: Fresh and light: 180+ new recipes and flavour-packed ideas to find the perfect balance (reviewed 25th April 2013)

Swiss Chard Fritters reviewed by jenncc

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 25th April 2013)

Tasty, but I was worried! They were so wet (I guess my chard never got dry enough). I squeezed and used my salad spinner but I guess that didn't do it...
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Raspberry Frozen Yoghurt reviewed by digifish_books

From: Fresh and light: 180+ new recipes and flavour-packed ideas to find the perfect balance (reviewed 25th April 2013)

Yikes! Found this to be way too sour. Will be adding a bucket load of sugar next time....if there is a next time ;)
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Red Lentil Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 25th April 2013)

I made a stew variation of this soup recipe. I used 1 1/2 cups of lentils, but only 4 cups of water and one cup of vegetable broth. To that I added three...
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