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Salted Caramel Brownies reviewed by Catbatty

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 15th February 2013)

These unreal, fantastic bars have caused quite a hub-bub at our local library. A friend of a librarian made and sent to the library. Staff and some patrons...
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Red Wine Chocolate Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th February 2013)

Excellent chocolate flavor, but I had a bad technical problem with the baking time. The instructions tell us that the top should look like a pool of molten...
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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 15th February 2013)

So colorful and delicous! These burritos are filled with butternut squash, sweet onions, red bell pepper, brown rice, and just a tiny bit of cheese. ...
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Roasted Feta with Fig-Thyme Compote reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 15th February 2013)

Simple and delicious. This appetizer is prepared by first making a fig compote, and then baking some nice brined feta dressed with the fig mixture. We...
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Green Salad with pink goat cheese hearts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 15th February 2013)

If you are looking for something cute for valentines, you could do a lot worse than making these. Its simple; goat cheese is mixed with shredded beets,...
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Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 14th February 2013)

Another excellent meal from Ms. Kuan. Marinated chicken is quickly stir fried with garlic and peas (we subbed pea pods) and then finished with a delicious...
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Chocolate Covered Chocolate Mint Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever (reviewed 14th February 2013)

I'm rating this 5 stars with a HUGE caveat---don't use the amount of mint oil in the recipe--but do make these cookies because they are FABULOUS. My peppermint...
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Linzer Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever (reviewed 14th February 2013)

Great cookies! As usual, I was in a hurry and so rolled my dough out on floured marble and kept the dough in the fridge and refrigerated one tray while...
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Linzer Dough reviewed by kateq

From: Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever (reviewed 14th February 2013)

This dough is really delicious and the spicing is superior. It is tricky to work with and must be kept chilled and treated with respect. But it does...
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Fancy Fish Sticks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th February 2013)

Need an easy alternative to frozen fish sticks then this is the recipe for you. These are easy and much more tasty than the ones in a box or bag. Better...
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Big Beans reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2013)

This is a simple and tasty side, good warmed or at room temperature. As I cannot obtain the gigantes dried beans locally, I use the dried large limas...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2013)

I love these. I use a strong chicken broth instead of the water as that is how I have been taught to do it by local greek families. Other than that I...
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Spinach Pilaf reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2013)

I have made this recipe many times sometimes using arborio and sometimes with imported Italian orzo. I do find the orzo from Italy cooks up better with...
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Meatballs Stroganoff reviewed by wester

From: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 13th February 2013)

Very easy, very tasty. Made some small changes: button mushrooms instead of cremini, ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs, crème fraîche instead of...
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Make-Ahead Spicy Cocoa Mix reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Coffee (reviewed 13th February 2013)

This made a nice cup of cocoa but I think I'd prefer it without the nutmeg and maybe a little less cinnamon. I did enjoy the addition of coffee.
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German Chocolate Saucepan Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pillsbury: Best Cookies Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchens (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I was craving something sweet and hadn't splurged in awhile. Since my daughter was over and she is a great baker I asked her to make us a brownie. She...
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Mexi-licious Egg Mug reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I love this egg mug. It's bursting with flavors from the green chilies, refried beans, onions, corn tortilla and Laughing Cow Light Swiss cheese. I didn't...
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Bread Skordalia reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 13th February 2013)

Although this was good it was a bit overwhelming for my taste. I only made a half recipe to top the White Bean Soup from page 160. It only takes a little...
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White Bean Soup with Skordalia reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 13th February 2013)

This is a great soup for a cold day. It's loaded with flavor from the onion, tomato, carrot and celery. It's seasoned with olive oil. Hearty, rich and...
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Shrimped-up Sweet Corn 'n Tomato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest, Most Delicious, Guilt-Free Recipes on the Planet (reviewed 13th February 2013)

This is a delicious and gorgeous salad. It's very filling and at 95 calories a cup great for someone like me trying to lose a few pounds. It's loaded with...
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Italian Salad with Prosciutto, pine nuts, parmesan and goat cheese crostini reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I only made the goat cheese crostini--but they were very good. Lovely idea to use the goat cheese with herbs as a crostini topping.
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Power Me Salad reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I was intrigued by the use of raw beets in this salad. I found the combination of grated vegetables (fennel, carrot, beet, apple) really interesting and...
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Guinness and Beef Stew reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I made this with regular ale instead of Guinness, so perhaps that's why it turned out watery. Also, 14 slices of bacon seemed excessive--I used 6. Other...
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Breakfast Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 12th February 2013)

So easy to make but quite delicious on morning toast. I spread mine on cinnamon raisin toast and it makes a fast, quick breakfast that is perfect with...
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Quick Beef Stroganoff reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 12th February 2013)

Quick and easy! I used left over thin sliced beef we had when making cheesesteaks over the weekend since that is what I had on hand. I also added a little...
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Chicken in Wine Sauce reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 11th February 2013)

This dish is a winner! There are many of layers of flavor from the fresh tarragon, parsley, carrots, onions and celery which flavor the wine sauce. I...
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Gluten-Free Whole Grain Cheese and Mustard Muffins reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 11th February 2013)

I was given three pounds of millet flour, so I was very excited to see that this recipe called for millet flour. In place of the whole grain gluten-free...
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Edamame Dumplings reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 11th February 2013)

I made these dumplings for Chinese New Year. I used frozen, shelled edamame in the filling, which came together very quickly in the food processor. In...
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Eggplant Shakshuka with Green Tahini Sauce reviewed by buike11

From: Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet (reviewed 11th February 2013)

My boyfriend and I loved this dish. It was easy to make and didn't require ingredients that we had to run around the city for. We served this with crusty...
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Beef with Broccoli reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 10th February 2013)

In celebration of Chinese New Year, we tried another recipe from this cookbook. Like the other recipes in the book that I've tried so far, this one starts...
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Eggplant with Pork (肉鬆茄子, ròusōng qiézi) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 10th February 2013)

Really nice. The flavours could have been bolder; next time I'd especially add a little more bean paste and more chili, and possibly more pickles, but...
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French Beans and Mangetout with Hazelnut and Orange reviewed by wester

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2013)

This was a delicious combination, and easy to make. I wasn't quite sure what to do with the rest of the orange after zesting it, but it did seem like the...
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Lemony Mayonnaise reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I made mine in the food processor exactly as directed, only skipping the salt, as it was to be used in a salad which was already quite salty. It came...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I loved these! And I made them with dried oregano. I look forward to the summer when I'll have Greek oregano growing on the deck and can pick fresh leaves...
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Peanut Butter Sandies reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th February 2013)

The children (6 years old) loved helping to make these, as well as eating them. It needed longer than the maximum time given, even though the cookies...
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California Love Mug reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2013)

Although this one was good I didn't enjoy it as much as the BTA mug on page 15. It was very filling though and loaded with flavors, mushrooms, spinach,...
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BTA (Bacon, Tomato, Avocado) Egg Mug reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I loved this egg mug. It's kinda like a bacon, lettuce, and tomato with avocado instead of lettuce and in a mug instead of on bread. It's quick and easy...
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Greek Lamb and Olive Burgers with Garlic "Sauce" reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking From the Hip: Fast, Easy, Phenomenal Meals (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I found some ground lamb for a really good price and decided to try these for my son and I. My son loves lamb. These burgers were wonderful. They are loaded...
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Lemon-Zested Bulger Wheat reviewed by kcookie

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 10th February 2013)

tasted like lemon poppy seed loaf - in porridge form very thick-need to add a quite of bit of water.
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Egg Salad with Pickled Celery and Coarse Dijon reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th February 2013)

The egg salad is good, the pickled celery is great. I did not add sugar.
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Quick Red Chile Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Pretty good stuff. I had only 3/4 cup of tomato purée (seedless, frozen last summer). Used that with a bit of water. We thought it was a *bit* on the...
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Black Bean Enchiladas reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Not bad at all. I had only 6 tortillas, so made a scaled back version, but I forgot when it came to the beans (which I'd cooked during the day). One...
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Green bean salad with walnuts and Pecorino reviewed by wester

From: Instant Gourmet: Delicious Meals in 20 Minutes or Less (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Very nice, which is unsurprising given the ingredients.
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Chocolate Caramel Slice reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Almond Macaroons reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Jam Drops reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Tonkatsu reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art (reviewed 9th February 2013)

The recipe for the sauce is very vague but after a couple of tastes I got it just right. I didn't use anywhere near three inches of oil, but it came out...
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Eggplant Potato Moussaka with Pine-Nut Cream reviewed by Lindsey

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Corn and Edamame Sesame Salad reviewed by Lindsey

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Mac Daddy reviewed by Lindsey

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Lemony Mayonnaise reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 8th February 2013)

This is a very lemony mayonnaise with the consistency of a creamy salad dressing that’s sure to brighten the flavours of anything it’s served with...
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Fish Soup with Lemony Mayonnaise reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Good but light tasting fish soup…it was actually more like a vegetable soup with some fish in it. With almost an hour of cooking time, I expected the...
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Guacamole reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Avocado mixed with essential chopped tomato-serrano salsa makes for a more interesting guacamole with the creamy avocado tempering the bite and heat of...
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Essential Chopped Tomato-Serrano Salsa reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Quick and easy basic salsa that’s bound to liven up any dish. I included the optional garlic for extra zing.
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Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Tacos with Queso Fresco reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2013)

I really liked the idea of these tacos but they were a little bland if made as instructed: I actually thought that the section for prepping the black beans...
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Kale Salad with Cherries and Pecans reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Easy to prepare, great tasting and much more substantial than a lettuce based salad. I particularly enjoyed the contrast between the crunchy pecans and...
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Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 8th February 2013)

I love a simple coffee cake with streusel topping. This one from America's Test Kitchen seemed promising. The dough is made in the food processor and...
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Hoisin Chicken with a Celery Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Everyday Asian (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Delicious, sticky and lightly spiced chicken thigh pieces with a green bean and celery salad, dressed with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and rice vinegar....
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Rice Krispies Treats with Coconut Oil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: White Lotus Cooks (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Despite being certain that I'd bought a pound of butter, when the desire for rice krispie treats struck, we couldn't find it. So - I figured that another...
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Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 7th February 2013)

Some of my tasters would give this five stars, but I find it too close to cake to rate it a five star muffin. It is very good though, and very rich. ...
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Cinnamon Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: Piece of Cake: Home Baking Made Simple (reviewed 7th February 2013)

This bakes up into a pretty loaf and smells wonderful. The streusel is just a bit dry--I think a bit of soft butter added to it would make a big difference....
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Banana Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 7th February 2013)

"Like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup living in a soft banana world" or so says one young man who can't get enough of this bread. Of course, Reese's are smooth,...
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Winter Vegetable Crumble reviewed by friederike

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 7th February 2013)

As several of the book reviews on Amazon (both .com and .co.uk) mentioned the excellent Winter Vegetable Crumble, we thought we should give it a try. And...
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Paczki/Polish Doughnuts reviewed by Zosia

From: The Art Of Polish Cooking (reviewed 7th February 2013)

Today is Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent and the day Poles are supposed to empty their larders of goodies by making these jelly doughnuts. The...
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Pear Carpaccio reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kitchen Konfidence (reviewed 7th February 2013)

The concept of this dish is a fruit version of an Italian meat-based appetizer (carpaccio). In place of the beef, you thinly slice pear - then you dress...
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Steamed Kale reviewed by hipcook

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 7th February 2013)

A dead-simple preparation. Honestly, I can't think of a vegetable which isn't better with olive oil and garlic. You could punch this up with chiles, or...
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Cinnamon-Apricot Salmon reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 6th February 2013)

A sweet and gorgeous way to bake salmon. I substituted cherry jam for the apricot. The addition of green onions, vinegar, and spices kept it from being...
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Lemon-Thyme Salmon reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 6th February 2013)

This mixture of fresh breadcrumbs, butter, lemon peel, fresh thyme, etc. browned up beautifully. As there was no lemon juice the lemon flavor was rather...
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Beet Tzatziki reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Must love beets - and I do - to enjoy this recipe. Cooked beets replace the more traditional cucumber in this yogurt dip/sauce. The sweet, earthy (roasted)...
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Ground Lamb Kebabs reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

These stick-less kebabs were very juicy and nicely seasoned. I substituted spinach and lemon juice for the sorrel as suggested but can’t say I noticed...
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Pita Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

These pocket-less pitas tasted nothing like the cardboard that’s sold in grocery stores: soft and pillowy when freshly baked or golden and crispy when...
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Sesame Cake with Sesame Icing reviewed by tignor

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Taste was interesting, clove-y. Texture though, was something I've only experienced when you pull a cake out of the oven and you think it's done all the...
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Pinto Bean and Quinoa Sloppy Joes reviewed by Leeka

From: Veg Kitchen with Nava Atlas (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Easy, basic, Sloppy Joe recipe. I like the contrast in textures between the pinto beans and quinoa. Good flavour, kid friendly, not spicy.
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Pleasing Greens Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: The 30-Minute Vegan: Over 175 Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Blended smooth, gingery and full of healthy ingredients, eating this soup had me feeling very virtuous. I had a bunch of kale to use up and this was the...
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Fettuccine Alfredo reviewed by misa_v

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Best-Ever Baked Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by misa_v

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Good but not great. It's a fairly standard nutritional yeast sauce.
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Savory Baked Tofu reviewed by misa_v

From: Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet (reviewed 6th February 2013)

The flavour of the asian marinade was excellent but the heat was too high. I'd suggest baking it at a lower temperature like 375F.
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Rich and Creamy Alfredo Sauce reviewed by misa_v

From: Artisan Vegan Cheese (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Basic Cashew Cheese reviewed by misa_v

From: Artisan Vegan Cheese (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Meltable Muenster reviewed by misa_v

From: Artisan Vegan Cheese (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Mastic Ice Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

This custard based ice cream has a lovely creamy texture and with only 1 tsp of mastic, a very subtle, intriguing flavour, very different from vanilla...
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Cherry and Tsikoudia Spoon Sweet reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

This dessert was a wonderful taste of summer…tart, juicy cherries in a lightly spiced, flavourful syrup. My version started with frozen sour cherries....
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Parmesan and Black Pepper Whole-Wheat Focaccia reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 6th February 2013)

I love whole wheat bread but it appears I don’t feel the same about whole wheat focaccia. This was a nice tasting flat bread with an interesting topping...
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Vegetable Soup With Pasta reviewed by Zosia

From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 6th February 2013)

A delicious soup chock full of fresh tasting vegetables that was ready in 30 minutes. Though it didn’t have the richness of a slowly simmered soup,...
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Smoky Red Lentil Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 4th February 2013)

This soup comes together so quickly, provided that you have a roasted sweet potato on hand. All you need to do is chop an onion and a few stalks of celery...
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Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: From Rhode Island Gardens to Your Table: Recipes from URI Master Gardeners (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I like that the amount of squash was specified by weight. This was a sweet casserole with brown sugar and butter. It was quite good, but I was in the mood...
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Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: From Rhode Island Gardens to Your Table: Recipes from URI Master Gardeners (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I followed all of the directions except that I cut the curry powder from 5 teaspoons to 2, and for me it had the perfect balance of sweetness from the...
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Harissa-Marinated Chicken with Red Grapefruit Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 4th February 2013)

Delicious spicy chicken with a bright, fruity sauce and simple salad to cut the heat. This is a great dish for a weeknight supper as the chicken must...
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Parmesan-Peppercorn Dressing 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 4th February 2013)

A nice change from my usual vinaigrette. This dressing uses buttermilk, light mayonaise, and low fat sour cream (for which I subbed greek yogurt). Its...
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Low Fat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simple Nourished Living (reviewed 4th February 2013)

This recipe produced a bar cookie that held together, and it had OK texture. The trick for reducing fat was replacement of half the fat by unsweetened...
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Chocolate Chip Blondies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Chocolate Covered Katie (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I'm in search of a low-fat and less calorie dense blonde brownie (or brown brownie, for that matter). The strategy for this recipe is to start with a...
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parsley salad (insalate di prezzemolo) reviewed by wester

From: Valentina's 4 Seasons Cookbook (reviewed 4th February 2013)

While tasty, this was not as refreshing as some other herb salads I've tried. I'm not sure the egg is needed in here either.
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Frosted Speculoos Cookie Butter Bars reviewed by lkloda

From: Butter Me Up Brooklyn (reviewed 4th February 2013)

One Pot Potatoes In a red lentil sauce with lime juice reviewed by greenpepper

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 4th February 2013)

Very easy, flavourful, and satisfying. I will definitely make this again.
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Basic Spaetzle / Spätzle, Grundrezept reviewed by gingerkid

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I was always intimidated by spaetzle, but it is actually very easy, hard to screw up. I also like that the ingredients are very easy to scale - 1 egg...
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Modern Vanilla Pastry Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

What makes this variation “modern” is the use of a blender to smooth out any lumps instead of a sieve to remove them. Up until this final step, the...
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Pâte à Choux for Eclairs reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This dough, once baked, has a beautiful golden crisp exterior with a perfect hollow interior that begs to be filled with something sweet and creamy. The...
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Swans reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Cream puffs are one of my sister’s favourite treats so I decided to make a more special version of them for her birthday in lieu of a cake. Using this...
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Fish en Papillote with Julienned Vegetables and Truffle Oil reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Moist filet of sole topped with a delicious blend of celery, leeks and carrots. This recipe avoids the common problem of cooking en papillote, where some...
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Greek Village Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

If one needs a recipe for Greek salad then this is the one to follow: the proportion of each ingredient to the other is just right creating a wonderful...
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