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Spiced red beans in coconut milk reviewed by lucybuykx

From: Bean By Bean: A Cookbook: More than 200 Recipes for Fresh Beans, Dried Beans, Cool Beans, Hot Beans, Savory Beans...Even Sweet Beans! (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Was cautious about mixing tomatoes and coconut milk but it worked well. Recipe can take a little more heat.
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Minestrone reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

I cooked this on high for 4 hours. Vegetables where quite nice--not mushy. A little bland fro my taste--next time I will add some garlic.
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Real Beef Stroganoff reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Best Recipes in the World (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

I didn't used mushrooms but did not add the tomatoes since I never remember my mom doing that. I cut the meat in thin strips because that it how it was...
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Five-Spiced Whole Pigeon Peas reviewed by tignor

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Well, this didn't work. First, the owner of the Indian grocery where I went told me that nigella seeds were black sesame seeds (they aren't) and that I...
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Carrot Coconut Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Blue Ribbon Breads (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This oil based quick bread used finely grated carrots which I took care of in the chopping part of my food processor. It took ½ cup of fine coconut and...
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Gluten-Free Cornmeal, Fig and Orange Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This is a gluten free muffin that works. It has good texture; it doesn't crumble; and, best of all, it tastes very good. I ended up adding a little bit...
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Oil and Lemon Greek Salad Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

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

This was a simple dressing of oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Quiet good on the cabbage I choose for my single vegetable salad from page 189. There...
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The Single Vegetable Salad reviewed by southerncooker

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

This recipe gives you a list of veggies to choose from, some cooked some raw, to make your single vegetable salad from. I choose to make the cabbage one...
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Greek Village Salad reviewed by southerncooker

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

I agree with QS this is an excellent salad. I used two baby bells, one yellow and one orange, instead of the green bell. I found some fairly tasty tomatoes,...
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Honey-Corn Muffins reviewed by gatherings

From: Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

These are nice and moist with good corn flavor.My batch made 8 jumbo muffins and only needed 30 min.
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Vegetarian Vegetable Chili reviewed by gatherings

From: Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This chili is okay,if I made it again I would cut back on the 2 tablespoons of cumin.It's a great use of garden veggies.
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Meatballs with vodka dill cream sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

I actually quite liked this dish! It wasn't too bland for us, though that might be due to the fact that I accidentally added 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg instead...
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Cowberry (or Cranberry) Compote reviewed by friederike

From: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

If you like your cranberry compote sweet, read no further - this recipe is probably made for you. I felt it was far too sweet. I added the juice of a whole...
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Linguine with Tuna Fish Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Antonio Carluccio Cooks Pasta (TV Cooks) (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

Unexpectedly very good. Also very easy and very quick. I made a half recipe, using a cup of tomato purée that I froze last summer. I bet you could use...
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Sesame-Spiced Turkey Meatballs and Smashed Chickpea Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

A tasty falafel inspired dish. The meatballs were moist and flavourful (and actually tasted of turkey) with the sesame seeds adding a crunchy texture,...
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Spanish Spicy Shrimp reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

I used one pound of shrimp, less olive oil, kept all the other measurements the same and then tossed with one pound of linguine. I didn't have smoked paprika,...
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Health Loaf reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

Lighter than I thought it would be and with a good texture. Made just as recipe calls for and it is very good--I had some fresh out of the oven with just...
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Mushroom Barley Risotto reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Mushrooms and barley is a combination made in taste heaven. I was curious about the barley risotto business in this recipe, but I can't say it added that...
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Thousand-Layer Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Even though this recipe takes a bit more work than most chocolate chip cookie recipes, it’s worth the extra effort. I actually enjoy the chewy chocolate...
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Shaved Rutabaga and Turnip Salad With Scallions reviewed by Zosia

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Shaved root vegetables lightly dressed with a simple rice wine vinegar based vinaigrette make for a very tangy, crisp salad. I used only rutabaga so my...
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Zesty Lentil Soup with Tangy Greens and Herbs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Hubby and I loved this one. He even said you can make this one again sometime. I used mustard green for my green choice. Since I didn't have a dried red...
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Apple and Olive Oil Cake with Maple Icing reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

The apple is the star of this cake…juicy tidbits nestled in a moist, lightly spiced cake with a whisper of lemon, topped with a tangy maple-cream cheese...
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Caramelised Endive with Serrano Ham reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Roasting vegetables seems to improve their flavour immensely and endive is no exception, successfully reducing its inherent bitterness and bringing out...
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Asian Beef reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Crockery: Dinners (Great Recipes Collection) (reviewed 31st January 2013)

This extremely easy recipe produced a decent dish. Round stak is sliced into strips, and cooked with tomatoes, soy sauce, cider vinegar, and garlic. ...
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Oxtail Stew reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pressure Perfect: Two Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Deep bold flavor and very rich! I've had a hankering for oxtail ever since reading this review by @AJ12754 nearly a year ago. I was also intrigued by...
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Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Mahogany Glazed Pork reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

It took me a while to figure this recipe out, but finally, it hit me. It's the flavor profile of orange beef, but with tender braised pork shoulder instead...
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Moroccan Aubergine with Couscous / Marokkaanse aubergine met couscous reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 30th January 2013)

I wasn't impressed. The salad contained capers, which I don't like; apart from that (trying to be objective here), I thought they were too sour for the...
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Foolproof Pan Pizza reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 30th January 2013)

Fantastic crust: crispy bottom and edges, chewy interior and surprisingly light despite its thickness. I scaled the recipe up to fit my 12” pans –...
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Keralan Veggie Curry with Poppadoms, Rice & Minty Yoghurt reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 30th January 2013)

This recipe is also available at http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/keralan-veggie-curry-with-poppadoms-rice-minty-yoghurt
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Breakfast Oven Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th January 2013)

Although these are called Breakfast Oven Fries they are good anytime of day. I’ve made these twice already. The first time I made them for breakfast...
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Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, Ziti, and Asiago Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: Food.com (reviewed 29th January 2013)

A top-of-the-line one-dish pasta dinner. I collected the recipe years ago from EAT-L, but just now tried it and then found it here. I used cascareccia...
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Everything Cookies reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 29th January 2013)

The name of this recipe is very apt--these cookies have everything. The recipe has you mix the dough, then roll it into a log to chill. When you go to...
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Huevos Hyacinth reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 29th January 2013)

This recipe didn't work for me. The recipe says to broil the layered ham, tomatoes, eggs and cheese. I think it really needs to be baked instead then maybe...
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Dairy-Free Lemon Cremes with Oat-Thyme Crumble reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 28th January 2013)

Home run! This recipe was a hit with everyone in my household. Both the pudding and the topping are delicious. Together they are divine!
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Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats reviewed by Zosia

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

A favourite snack from childhood, Rice Krispy Treats, kicked up a few notches by replacing regular butter with browned butter and adding sea salt. This...
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Lentil, Celery, and Tomato Minestrone reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 28th January 2013)

The flavor of celery in this soup is very nice, although it seemed to be lacking something. I might add in two cups of vegetable broth instead of just...
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Tandoori Style Roast Chicken reviewed by bleutulip

From: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 28th January 2013)

The seasonings were very tasty, although the breast pieces were just a tad bit dry. The dark meat was perfect. I'd probably take the breast pieces out...
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Mini Tiramisu reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Excellent in taste, but a lot of work with a lot of complicated steps, and the recipe definitely needed some tweaking on our side. The coffee syrup was...
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Parmesan Cookies / Parmesan-Plätzchen reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

These were really easy to make, and were quite delicious. I say quite, because now and then they had a slightly floury taste. I noticed that it was considerably...
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Goat's Cheese Canapées with Pears / Ziegenkäse-Canapées mit Birnen reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

We didn't bake the walnut bread and served the goat's cheese and pears on crackers instead, so I'll only review part of the actual recipe - but that part...
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Cheddar Swirl Breakfast Buns reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

My husband wanted to prepare this for our Sunday breakfast, but hadn't realized that it required two risings. Perhaps the instructions need a caution...
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Broccoli-Cheese Soup reviewed by bleutulip

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Another winner from ATK! I'm not even the biggest broccoli lover, and I couldn't get enough of this soup. Thanks to the addition of baking soda, the broccoli...
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Angel Food Cake reviewed by kateq

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 27th January 2013)

I'm always looking for angel food cake recipes and have tried many. I may stop looking now as this is so good and so simple. Unlike many angel food cakes,...
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Double Lemon Avgolemono Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Lovely, light and bright tasting soup that makes an excellent palate-awakening starter to a meal. And, it’s very quick to put together if you have the...
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Gingerbread Spice Dutch Baby reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Very nice, lightly spiced baked pancake with enough flavour to stand on its own without accompaniments. I doubled the recipe (except for the butter) to...
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My Favorite Bread Bowls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Mels Kitchen Cafe (reviewed 27th January 2013)

These were fun to make and delicious to eat. We used them to put chili in. I can think of many other uses for these.
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Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Hubby, son, and I all enjoyed these. They have all the ingredients of most oatmeal cookies plus maple syrup. Since I was out of maple syrup I used regular...
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Simple, perfect chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 27th January 2013)

My son requested some homemade chili in bread bowls. I decided to try this recipe since I had all the ingredients. I made a half recipe for him, hubby...
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Layered Tortilla-Tomato Casserole/Tamal Azteca reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th January 2013)

Delicious Mexican-style vegetarian lasagna. Like most lasagnas, there are several components to be prepared before final assembly and baking: essential...
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Garlic Dill Pickles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food In Jars (reviewed 26th January 2013)

Crunchy pickles with just the right seasonings! These pickles include dill seed, garlic, hot pepper flakes, and black peppercorns. They are distinctive...
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Double Lemon Avgolemono Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2013)

A very simple soup, but I ran into some problems here. You start with an excellent chicken broth (I used the broth recipe in the book, which includes...
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Greek Village Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2013)

A most excellent Greek salad! This salad includes a green pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta, and some optional ingredients - capers,...
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Buttermilk Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking (reviewed 26th January 2013)

Another light fluffy dough from 100% whole wheat flour. This recipe (as you likely deduced from the title) includes a lot of buttermilk, and the result...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2013)

I've never had oven fried potatoes with lemon juice. I'll be having them again though as these were delicious. My son and son in law loved them too. They...
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Pains au Chocolat reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 25th January 2013)

As with the croissants, the resulting pastry has crisp outer layers and a tender interior but this time they envelop a luscious chocolate filling. Also...
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Traditional Croissants reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Crisp, flaky exterior layers that shatter and a light interior characterize these buttery pastries. This “recipe” actually just provides the instructions...
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Croissant Dough reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 25th January 2013)

The instructions are excellent and the photographs provide a helpful visual of the process, and if all goes well, you’re rewarded with buttery pastries...
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Basmati Rice and Orzo reviewed by Zosia

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

Makes a terrific neutrally flavoured and very family friendly side dish of perfectly cooked basmati rice and al dente orzo that’s much more interesting...
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Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Roasting cauliflower is my favourite preparation of the vegetable and in this recipe it’s flavoured by herbs and aromatics that roast along with it....
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Matcha Latte reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th January 2013)

This was good but not particularly special: hot milk (I used 1% cow’s milk) and agave (or sweetener of your choice) added to matcha. But while I thought...
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Cod with Tomato Confit / Kabeljauw met geconfijte tomaat reviewed by friederike

From: Amsterdam kookt (reviewed 25th January 2013)

It smelled incredibly delicious, but tasted a bit bland - until we fetched pepper and salt, which made all the difference. Just mentioning this because...
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Honey-spiced Madeleines reviewed by cadfael

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 25th January 2013)

I have a Madeleine collection. Many don't make it. This does! Don't overfill or overcook
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Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux reviewed by cadfael

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 25th January 2013)

I really like this "lazy" recipe. For me the key is in having at least the full amount of herbs and seasonings and then for the bread to be an excellent...
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Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Kraft Foods (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Great recipe for impressing guests...presents well. No need for alterations, the flavors are not over-whelming, the texture is moist, and the filling...
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Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Merengue reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 25th January 2013)

This recipe is a definite crowd pleaser. The flavors balance well and it cooks to a nice firmness. I did not need to modify, but once when I made it I...
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Tortilla Soup reviewed by bleutulip

From: Stop and Smell the Rosemary: Recipes and Traditions to Remember (reviewed 25th January 2013)

I absolutely love this recipe and have been making it for years. I brought it into work for a potluck, and everyone said it was the best tortilla soup...
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Orange Gin reviewed by Sovay

From: Home Made Wines, Syrups and Cordials (reviewed 24th January 2013)

I don't have the time, space or equipment for serious home wine-making; I keep this book mainly for sentimental reasons, as it belonged to my dad and is...
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Whole-Wheat Raspberry Ricotta Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Very nice tender scones….not as flaky as some, but more moist than most. I decided to make a double batch to use up most of the container of ricotta...
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Chickpea Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

A very satisfying and simple soup! I used black chickpeas freshly cooked in my pressure cooker. I under-cooked the chickpeas a bit, and then simmered...
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Succulent Grapefruit (or Pomelo) Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Beautiful supremed grapefruit, with shallots (fresh), and dressed with dried shrimp powder, toasted chickpea flour, fish sauce, and shallot oil. My first...
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Toasted Chickpea Flour reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Another ingredient for food preparation. This was simple - throw some chickpea flour into a dry frying pan, and don't forget to stir! It takes about...
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Dried Shrimp Powder reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

This recipe allows you to prepare an ingredient that is called for in many of the recipes in this book. You start with dried shrimp - and indeed there...
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Fried Shallots and Shallot Oil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Preparing these fried shallots and shallot oil is a necessary step for preparing most of the recipes in this book. A mountain of thinly sliced shallots...
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Shakshuka reviewed by jenncc

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

A delicious version of eggs in purgatory. The combo of spicy Harissa, cumin and garlic satisfy my middle eastern appetite. Served with labneh.
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Chocolate Krantz Cakes reviewed by kateq

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

Fabulous!!! And easier than one would think looking at the instructions. The dough comes together beautifully and forming the "fat cigar" is quite simple....
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Hot, Sweet Baked Pumpkin reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

A great way to liven up this winter vegetable. Roasted until caramelized then glazed in a Thai-inspired dressing, calling it merely hot and sweet really...
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Mantovana - Olive Oil Bread reviewed by memetunis

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

This recipe produces the most delicious bread. The crust is exceptional and the interior soft and tender. It is my family's favourite recipe. I have...
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Apple and Raisin Bread and Butter Pudding reviewed by friederike

From: Allrecipes.co.uk (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Very nice! Next time I would skip the step cooking the apples in advance - they probably cook enough during the 45 minutes in the oven. I had too little...
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Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Well, my dog loved them....... Family of the non-canine variety didn't. The only reason these "I can't decide if I'm sweet or savoury" muffins got 2 stars...
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Mac 'N Cheese reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Cooking for Carnivores: Over 125 Recipes So Tasty You Won't Miss the Meat (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Our whole family enjoyed this vegan version of the classic Mac 'N Cheese. The sauce uses a base of cashew cream with veggie stock and vegan cheddar cheese...
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Persimmon Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Easy, good flavor, and much less fat and sugar than other recipes I could find. The final product has a variable texture - soft pudding in the middle...
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Pasta alla Norma reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

This was a decent pasta dish, and the instructions for dealing with the eggplant were superb. If you like things somewhat spicy, this could easily rate...
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Jerk Chicken with Banana Fried Rice reviewed by alysonc

From: Dave's Dinners: A Fresh Approach to Home-Cooked Meals (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Very tasty dish. Loved the banana rice, chicken was good too, very juicy. Only thing I found odd was the marinade was VERY thick, like a paste. I would...
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Pork chops with tarragon and white wine reviewed by redjanet

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 21st January 2013)

Simple, flavourful way of quickly cooking pork chops. I don't normally like tarragon that much, but it blended well with the white wine sauce.
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Key Lime Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 21st January 2013)

I have a confession to make I messed up this cake but my family said it was still good. My plans were to make this for my friend and co-worker's birthday...
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Simple Sesame Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 21st January 2013)

These were good but very garlicky. Next time I think I'll ease up on the garlic a bit. Loved them at room temp and also cold from the fridge.
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Stewed Dried Fruit reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Stewed fruit, a bit old-fashioned perhaps, but still good. This recipe uses dried fruit; prunes, figs and apricots are asked. I'm sure you could use whatever...
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Chicken Kebabs reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Good enough, but nothing special. I didn't make the sauce, and I didn't use the cherry tomatoes. The bell pepper bits didn't get quite done in the time...
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Vanilla Bean Dutch Baby reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Smelled and tasted heavenly. The batter came together quickly with an immersion blender and was flavoured with both vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste....
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Cinnamon Buns and Sticky Buns reviewed by memetunis

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 20th January 2013)

This recipe produces a very tender, delicious cinnamon roll. Since I made them on the spur of the moment I used the skim milk I had in the fridge and...
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Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: The Food Network (reviewed 20th January 2013)

This was all very easy to make and tasted delicious. I'd never had bread pudding before but I still had a panettone received at Xmas that was waiting to...
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Marie-Helene's Apple Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Great apple flavor. As described by AJ, the batter more or less just coats the apple chunks. It becomes a lightly texture with great rum flavor. We...
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Gingery Compote Crunch reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Healthy Eats ("Good Food") (reviewed 19th January 2013)

I'm not really sure how to rate this. If I only look at the result, I'd tend to give it a 3-star rating because it's really plain - but it's really easy...
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Hot Coffee Creams reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 19th January 2013)

It's a really quick and very delicious dessert - but only if you get the proportions right. We didn't have any marsala, so I used cognac. I also used cantuccini,...
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Chicken and corn chowdah reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Caseus Fromagerie Bistro Cookbook: Every Cheese Has a Story (reviewed 19th January 2013)

I pretty much used the recipe but didn't have goat cheese and I substituted some chicken stock for half of the milk. It was still creamy and delicious...
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A Ham and Cabbage Fry Up reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 19th January 2013)

A humble and hearty meal for a cold winter’s day and a great way to use up left over baked ham. Cabbage, onions and apples spiced with cloves and juniper...
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Saucy Punjabi Potatoes (Kase Wale Aloo) reviewed by kateq

From: The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes (reviewed 19th January 2013)

Once again, I followed the recipe except for the Thai chiles--hot enough for me without them. I did add some finely chopped raw spinach. I thought the...
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Double-Chocolate Loaf with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Spread reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented (reviewed 19th January 2013)

This is very easy to put together, smells wonderful as it bakes, looks great--really dark and chocolate-y looking. I made two changes: rather than buttering...
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Butternut Squash & Coconut Curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 19th January 2013)

Wow - we really liked this one. The earthy sweetness of the squash went surprisingly well the the velvety smoothness of the coconut milk. The sprinkling...
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