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Cornbread-Topped Southwestern Potpie reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 26th February 2013)This is another good potpie recipe from this cookbook. I cooked the filling in my slow cooker, as indicated in the recipe. I added an additional can of... | |
Mediterranean Vegetable Stew reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 26th February 2013)This is a solid vegetable stew recipe. I served it over kale and added some crumbled feta cheese as a garnish. | |
Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)This Ouzo-Lemon syrup is intended for the top of this yogurt cake. It is prepared by mixing Ouzo, lemon juice, water, sugar, and lemon zest. Just as... | |
Yogurt Cake with Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)This simple cake is simply delicious. The cake itself is straight forward - creamed butter and sugar, four eggs (separated), 1C yogurt, flour, baking... | |
Fish Tacos with Chipotle Cream reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 26th February 2013)This was very good but it could have used a bit more marinade I think or maybe just a bit more salt as the fish was a little bland tasting by itself. I... | |
Honey Whole Wheat Pound Cake reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2013)This was a very good cake. Moist and sweet. You can taste the honey. I ate a small piece while it was still warm and it was good. It's also good completely... | |
Winter Vegetable Soup reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)It seemed odd to have that much cabbage in a soup with fresh dill on top without making borscht. I was worried that without the red wine the flavor would... | |
Beef with 100 Cloves of Garlic reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)We love chicken with forty cloves of garlic, so could not resist this recipe. I bought peeled garlic cloves, so it was straight forward to put together... | |
Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles reviewed by BethNHFrom: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 25th February 2013)Snickerdoodles are hard to mess with. Joy gives these a special touch with some added vanilla beans.
These are not our favorite snickerdoodles. We prefer... | |
Triple Vanilla Pound Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 25th February 2013)I never get tired of vanilla pound cake, not just its flavour, but its versatility. This one is fabulous but uses only egg whites, which is not so convenient,... | |
Avgolemono Sauce reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)Lovely light and lemony sauce that’s a great complement to heavier fare.
The sauce is very quick and easy to make and starts with hot stock to which... | |
Beef and Rice Meatballs/Youvarelakia reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)My family loves meatballs so it was almost a given that I would make this recipe. And they didn’t disappoint. They were soft and moist even though I... | |
Baklava with Mixed Nuts and Mahlepi Syrup reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)Fantastic version of the traditional Greek treat characterized by myriad honeyed layers of crisp pastry and lightly spiced almonds and walnuts.
I used... | |
Warm Greens reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)Yet another twist on a dish of cooked greens. This time olives and a squeeze of lemon juice brighten the flavour.
I used Swiss chard, adding the sliced... | |
Bulgur Wheat and Walnut Pilaf reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)Another excellent pilaf recipe from this book. The cooking time was perfect for the medium grain bulgur I used. The finished dish was a hearty mix of nutty... | |
Sweet Potato Skordalia reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)This non-traditional take on a very traditional food was quite good…..rich and sweet with subtle garlic flavour, a little heat, and a nice zing from... | |
Wilted Parsley or Cilantro Topping reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)This is a simple 3-ingredient recipe. So simple, and yet it was the perfect addition to these croquettes.
I have to admit to an eye-roll when preparing... | |
Santorini Fava Croquettes Susanna-Style (Fava Kefthedes) reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)These Croquettes are based on this split pea soup. To the cold soup, one adds shallots, mint, tomato, and other ingredients. They are mixed, formed into... | |
Steamed Whole Cauliflower in Lemon-Nutmeg Besamel Sauce reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)This recipe produces a lovely-looking dish. The big full cauliflower head looks impressive. I've been interested in full-cauliflower head dishes, and... | |
Coffee Syrup reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)Instead of one half of a cup of coffee, I substituted one quarter of a cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice, so the sourness would not be overpowering. Then... | |
Walnut Cake with Coffee Syrup reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)This seems more like a torte than a cake. I toasted the walnuts and skinned them as much as possible to reduce any bitterness. The directions worked well... | |
Rice Pilaf reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)This was a very simple recipe. However the rice to water proportion was off. I heated water in my electric kettle and used it to add water until the rice... | |
Fish plaki-style with zucchini and sage reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)Fish cooked on top of the stove with zucchini, tomatoes, a leek and a rich avogolemono sauce. I used steelhead trout. The thickest part was not cooking,... | |
Sun-Dried Tomato--Herb Muffins reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Muffins & Quick Breads (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library) (reviewed 25th February 2013)I made these muffins with fresh oregano--they turned out well, almost like a scone. Daughter will have them toasted with butter for breakfast! | |
Bacon Black Pepper Waffles reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 24th February 2013)These were good but hubby and I both thought they were a bit heavy tasting. I could only eat a half waffle even though I'm normally a big eater. Hubby... | |
Sweet Zucchini Pickle reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)I thought these were very tasty. I'm not usually a big fan of sweet pickles but even though this one uses brown sugar they still weren't overly sweet.... | |
Black-eyed Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Shallots reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)This is a very good salad either warm or cold. I was a little afraid of adding the mint since I'm not a big mint lover in savory dishes but the small amount... | |
Saltsa Besamel reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)This white sauce is very basic. It includes some butter (but just 3T for 2C sauce) and flour. You prepare a roux, and then mix in milk and salt. It... | |
Potato Frittata with Feta and Scallions reviewed by gingerFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)Everyone loves this as well...and my boys call it pizza...another great easy to pull out of the pantry meal! We have only had it with turkey bacon, and... | |
Baked Potato Crisps with The Works reviewed by gingerFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)This is our new go to snacky dinner...my boys love it with milk shakes!!! All the ingredients are typically in the pantry and not the worst dinner in my... | |
Pickled Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)This is a simple recipe, and it yields crisp crunchy onions with a strong sour flavor. I prepared this to go along with this pea soup. It added a wonderful... | |
Olive and Caper Tapenade reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)Complex flavor and an unusual look with flecks of green, this recipe is truly a keeper.
I'm not a huge fan of olives, and as a result, most tapenades... | |
Rosemary Gruyere and Sea Salt Crisps reviewed by lklodaFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013) | |
Spicy Brittled Peanuts reviewed by lklodaFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013) | |
Lasagne Verde reviewed by friederikeFrom: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 24th February 2013)This is somewhere between a 3 and a 4. It tastes nice, but it's also quite oily and therefore very heavy. I'm not sure why this is the case - yes, you... | |
Butterscotchparfait reviewed by friederikeFrom: Amsterdam kookt (reviewed 24th February 2013)A lot of work for something that tasted much like frozen cream, with bits of caramel in it. We didn't make the sauce and the cookies that were supposed... | |
Cocoa Almond Granola reviewed by BethNHFrom: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 24th February 2013)You can eat this by the handful!
I've been looking for a good chocolate granola for a while now. This may just be it.
A nice mix of oats, almonds, coconut,... | |
California Tamale Pie with Corn and Black Olives reviewed by hipcookFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)Something seems to be missing from this recipe. Perhaps a sauce or gravy. (I left out the black olives, because I find them boring; maybe green olives... | |
Coffee-Break Muffins reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 24th February 2013)Delicious cinnamon-scented muffins with a flavour reminiscent of cappuccino and a soft, cake-like texture.
The batter is put together in typical fashion... | |
Brown Rice Bowl with Maple-Glazed Tempeh & Tahini-Miso Dressing reviewed by lklodaFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 24th February 2013) | |
Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with black pepper and green chillies reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 24th February 2013)I followed this recipe pretty closely although i did double it. The taste was good and it came together quickly, the only thing I wasn't sure of is the... | |
Yellow Split Pea Soup with myriad toppings reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)This is a very basic, very simple soup. However, paired with the suggested toppings elevates it substantially. Alone, the soup would be just a "3". ... | |
Gooey Cinnamon Squares reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)Not high-altitude friendly (explained below), but this 2-3 layer cookie truly does taste wonderful.
The first layer is a bit like a thick cake batter... | |
South Indian Potato Curry reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 24th February 2013)I made this recipe with the following substitutions: chilli flakes instead of whole chillies, dried curry leaves instead of fresh and canned tomato instead... | |
Spice Cake with Gianduja and Nuts / Gewürzkuchen mit Nougat und Nüssen reviewed by friederikeFrom: Coffee & Espresso (reviewed 23rd February 2013)It was nice, but it could have been a lot better. For some reason, it promised a lot, but in the end there just wasn't happening anything. Where was the... | |
Garden of Eden Bread reviewed by kateqFrom: food52 (reviewed 23rd February 2013)I give this a four star rating because I love the idea of it (and the name), but I have made a number of changes to get this bread to where I wanted it.... | |
Matcha Madeleines reviewed by ZosiaFrom: We Love Madeleines (reviewed 23rd February 2013)Loved the subtle green tea and lemon flavour of these little sponge cakes.
Unfortunately, the texture was a little rubbery. I’ll try cake flour the... | |
Maple Pecan Madeleines reviewed by ZosiaFrom: We Love Madeleines (reviewed 23rd February 2013)Perfect little bites of sweet and nutty sponge cake. I included the optional maple extract for added maple oomph.
They baked up with a respectable hump... | |
Layered Crespelle with Tomato, Prosciutto, and Cheese reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 23rd February 2013)A savoury crêpe cake that tastes like pizza…who wouldn’t love it!
Crespelle/crêpes are stacked with a thin layer of tomato sauce and a sprinkling... | |
Casserole of Schupfnudeln, Cabbage and Ham / Überbackene Schupfnudeln mit Weißkohl und Schinken reviewed by friederikeFrom: Aufläufe & Gratins (reviewed 22nd February 2013)This was really, really nice comfort food. Think of coming home from a day of skiing or skating, what kind of food would you like to have? And what is... | |
Bobby Deen's Cheeseburger Casserole reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Chew (reviewed 22nd February 2013)While this was quiet good the low fat cheese left a little to be desired texture and melting wise on top of this casserole. If I make this again I think... | |
"Man Bait" Apple Crisp reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 22nd February 2013)While my family loved this I though it was a bit on the sweet side for my liking but still enjoyed it. I though it better warm than completely cooled but... | |
The Greek Fried Egg reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 22nd February 2013)While this was very good it uses an insane amount of olive oil to essentially almost deep fry the egg. One egg and 1/4 cup olive oil. You don't flip the... | |
Blueberry Cornmeal Loaf Cake reviewed by kateqFrom: About.com food (reviewed 22nd February 2013)This very simple and easy to put together quick bread is just lovely. It has a great crumb, is pretty to look at and tastes great. I skipped the cinnamon... | |
Mint and Cucumber Lamb Salad reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 22nd February 2013) | |
mini Italian pub burgers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 22nd February 2013)These juicy and delicious hamburgers are far from my typical food, but I have to admit it was really enjoyable.
First, there is no mistaking that these... | |
Best Old-Fashioned Burgers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 21st February 2013)Excellent instructions about grinding your own meat. My DH bought both sirloin tips and boneless short ribs, froze them first, and ground them according... | |
Grilled Chicken with Harissa and Mint reviewed by kaye16From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 21st February 2013)We liked this pretty well. I didn't follow the recipe all that closely, but Slater's recipes aren't really for following closely, I think.
I used smallish... | |
Greek Omelet reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 21st February 2013)This was a pretty basic omelet - cooked in olive oil. I added chopped fresh basil to mine (it was one of several suggested fresh herbs). It was a bit... | |
Dahlia Bakery Granola reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 21st February 2013)For me, the texture of granola is as important as the flavour so this recipe fits the bill, producing a tasty combination of super crunchy toasted oats,... | |
White Chocolate Pudding with Blackberry Curd reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 21st February 2013)Lovely dessert, elegant in both appearance and flavour.
The delicious pudding is silky and creamy and not overly sweet and the tart berry curd is the... | |
Pasta with Asparagus and Gremolata reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 21st February 2013)Very light and fresh tasting 1-pot pasta dish.
Most of the flavour comes from the parsley-garlic-lemon gremolata that’s tossed with the cooked pasta... | |
Red Curry reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Herbie's Spices (reviewed 21st February 2013) | |
Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 21st February 2013)A delicious pasta dish, but it didn't really feel like lasagna. My son declared it the best butternut squash he has ever had, but nobody was really buying... | |
Butternut Squash, Bean and Rosemary Stew (Butternut Squash & Rosemary) reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Flavour Thesaurus (reviewed 20th February 2013)It's kind of ironic that she gushes about how well roasted butternut squash and rosemary go together, because the butternut squash in this recipe isn't... | |
Orange Polenta Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2013)A lovely tasting cake flavoured with orange flower water and topped with caramelized (blood) orange slices.
Like many upside down cakes, this one starts... | |
Chicken Wings and Coconut Cream reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 20th February 2013)This creamy chicken–potato curry recipe looked very appealing on a cold winter day.
I decided to make a lightened up version of the dish so used skinned... | |
Broccoli and Friends Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2013)Broccoli sautéed with onion and garlic, on bread, with cheese on top. Basic, but wholesome and delicious. We had it with ciabatta bread. The photo... | |
String Beans with Shallots, White Wine, and Fennel Seeds (Fasolakia) reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 20th February 2013)The stand-out part of this recipe is the sauce in which the beans cook. Its composed of shallots, tomatoes, garlic, fennel seed, and white wine. This... | |
Radishes in Chile Oil Sauce reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 19th February 2013)These are amazing. I could hardly stop eating them. Hubby loves Korean food. The first thing he said was “This has sesame oil in it, and it’s great.”... | |
Fried Flounder reviewed by BethNHFrom: Dinner: A Love Story: It all begins at the family table (reviewed 19th February 2013)A pretty basic breaded, fried fish recipe. The fish are simply breaded - flour, eggs, bread crumbs - and shallow fried in just 3 Tablespoons of oil.
A... | |
Cheddar Buttermilk Spoon Bread reviewed by CatbattyFrom: Almost Vegetarian: A Primer for Cooks Who Are Eating Vegetarian Most of the Time, Chicken & Fish Some of the Time, & Altogether Well All of the Time (reviewed 19th February 2013)Yuck. I found this 'spoon bread' to be nasty. I've never eaten spoon bread, but I can't imagine that is how it is supposed to taste. (The lemon zest is... | |
beef meatballs with horseradish sauce reviewed by westerFrom: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 19th February 2013)A robust recipe with enough heat to make your nose run, softened by sour cream. | |
Mastic-flavored coffee reviewed by westerFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2013)This is an interesting coffee variation, adding a touch of resin to the coffee. It reminds me a bit of the Indonesian kopi djahe, coffee with ginger.
I... | |
greek meatballs with tzatziki reviewed by westerFrom: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 19th February 2013)Very nice, but not as good as the kofta in some of my other cookbooks.
I used cabbage instead of cucumber in the tzatziki, as I prefer to use seasonal... | |
Little Skewers of Meat with Grilled Bread/Souvlakia reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2013)These little skewers, served with grilled pita, were a great addition to an assortment of mezedes.
I marinated the beef (sirloin tip) in the simple blend... | |
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pine Nuts, Currants and Golden Raisins/Dolmadakia reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2013)The flavour of these little bundles of sweet and savoury rice filling, with retsina soaked fruit, pine nuts, and fresh herbs, wrapped in tangy grape leaves,... | |
Persian Egg and Potato Cake (Kookoo Seeb Zameeni) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 18th February 2013)I'd give this a 4 for the food, but the instructions have a big omission, i.e., you sauté some onions and garlic and set it aside but are never told what... | |
Potage Crème de Normande / Norman Cream of Fish Soup reviewed by friederikeFrom: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)I really wasn't sure what to expect of this soup. I was afraid that it would be expensive, and it couldn't imagine what it would be tastewise. It turned... | |
Japanese-Style Braised Pork Shoulder reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Hiroko's American Kitchen: Cooking with Japanese Flavors (reviewed 18th February 2013)I just made the pork, not the veggies. Just served with sauce over rice. Very good--I used a butt roast, I think, not shoulder. The meat was tender and... | |
Fennel Slaw reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 18th February 2013)Paired with arugula, this fennel slaw makes a lovely salad. Definitely go for the Meyer lemon if it is available, as it complements the fennel very well.... | |
Little Herbed Meatballs reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)These flavorful meatballs made with ground lamb were amazing. I could only find ground lamb in a one pound package, so I increased all the other ingredients... | |
Sesame and Cumin Bread Rings reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)This bread is very quick to make as it only rises after shaping. My dough was so sticky that I did use flour to shape the rings even though the directions... | |
Rice and Lentil Pilaf reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)The Arborio rice is superb in this dish. For the lentils, I only had miniature green lentils and they worked well in this recipe. The topping of fresh... | |
Sauteed Mushroom Caps reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)These large garlic bread crumb stuffed mushroom caps looked perfect with crispy-looking beautifully browned bread crumbs. However during the cooking in... | |
Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)We also really liked these potatoes. I used yellow Yukon potatoes, which cooked too quickly for this recipe, if the initial water step was missed, the... | |
Skewers of Shrimp reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)We grilled these skewers and they turned out quite well. Not liking either tarragon or Ouzo, I substituted another Greek herb, oregano. I highly recommend... | |
Steamed Whole Cauliflower in Lemon-Nutmeg Besamel Sauce reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)A very beautiful presentation that would be very elegant for company. I only cooked one cauliflower, but it was very large. The sauce was thick enough... | |
Saltsa Besamel reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)This cream sauce made up very easily. I made it ahead by 20 minutes and it held well until everything else was ready. I am usually not a fan of nutmeg... | |
Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 17th February 2013)Actually, I made a mix of this recipe and this one, partly because I was lazy, partly because we tried the other recipe yesterday and weren't entirely... | |
Pasta with Broccoli and Blue Cheese reviewed by kaye16From: Food.com (reviewed 17th February 2013)Very good stuff. I made a halfish recipe. Used mini lasagnes instead of fettucine, and only 6 oz instead of 8 oz. Used full amount of broccoli. Probably... | |
Braised White Beans and Leeks reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 17th February 2013)I can't believe I forgot to review this recipe. It is delicious! I followed the recipe as indicated up through the step of sauteeing the vegetables. Instead... | |
Coq au Vin de Bourgogne reviewed by friederikeFrom: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 17th February 2013)It was fine, but not as good as my two go-to-recipes - the long one and the short(er) one.
Part of the problem was that the filets had dried out while... | |
Kale Salad with Cherries and Pecans reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2013)As Zosia suggested, I left out the radishes entirely because I didn't have them on hand. The flavors of this salad were lovely, and even better the next... | |
Extra Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by BethNHFrom: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 17th February 2013)Now THIS is coffee cake!!
This cake is enormous - truly fit for a crowd. It's baked in a 9x13 pan and rises all the way to the top. Coffee cake for... | |
Maine Clam Chowder reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Saltwater Seasonings: Good Food from Coastal Maine (reviewed 16th February 2013)I make this exact recipe except i use chopped clams. i also add a little sherry. | |
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic reviewed by friederikeFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 16th February 2013)I don't like Brussels sprouts. I really don't like Brussels sprouts, it's one of the few (if not only) vegetables I try to avoid. So imagine my face when... | |
Herbed Mushrooms with Bacon reviewed by CatbattyFrom: The Sparkpeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight (reviewed 16th February 2013)LOVED! Very simple. Great taste. The lemon and the Parmesan *make* the dish. Otherwise, would be a simple stir-fry of sliced mushrooms and a bit of chopped... | |
Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary reviewed by CatbattyFrom: Forever Summer (Style Network's) (reviewed 16th February 2013)This was demonstrated on Oprah long ago. I use 2 bone-in, skin-on breasts...and I loved it!! It is the EASIEST recipe!!! I've since made it several times.... | |
Patti's Holiday Chocolate Delights reviewed by CatbattyFrom: EatingWell (reviewed 15th February 2013)Fudgy, brownielike and decadent. Eating Well's Managing Editor, Wendy Ruopp, shares her friend's recipe for these fantastic cookies: "Christmas isn't Christmas... |

