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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 18th January 2013) I was a little worried when the batter was so thick. (I don’t bake cookies often since my daughter is a great cookie baker.) I shouldn’t have worried... | |
Roasted Cauliflower with Caramelized Onions reviewed by jennccFrom: This is a Cookbook: Recipes For Real Life (reviewed 18th January 2013)Simple and delicious! | |
Wild Rice, Mushroom, and Cheddar Tart reviewed by kaye16From: High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 18th January 2013)A bit plain looking, but quite a tasty tart!. I didn't use lowfat cheddar or sour cream.
A bit time-consuming to assemble (nothing hard though), then... | |
Pretend soup reviewed by westerFrom: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 18th January 2013)Review by Madelief (age 6, she typed it herself):
ik vond de fruit-soep lekkerder dan heerlijk.
(I thought the fruit soup was better than delicious.)
We... | |
Pan-Grilled Zucchini reviewed by kaye16From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 18th January 2013)A very nice and easy side of zucchini.
Jaffrey asks small zukes to be cut lengthwise. Bigger ones (like we get in Europe) could be cut in thick slices.
She... | |
Roasted Almonds with Black Pepper reviewed by kaye16From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 18th January 2013)Second difference of opinion. My husband likes these a lot, and I think they're so-so. | |
Seasoned Radishes reviewed by kaye16From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 18th January 2013)Snack food! Difference of opinion in the house. I think these are fantastic. The cayenne nicely complements the zing of the radishes. Spicy and sour, ideal... | |
Black Pudding with Quinces / Bloedworst met kweepeer reviewed by friederikeFrom: Holländisch kochen: Gerichte und ihre Geschichte (reviewed 17th January 2013)This was a very small meal, and it was a bit boring as it was, though I think that was mainly due to the flat tasting black pudding. It also had a crust... | |
Nigel Slater's Chocolate Muscovado Banana Cake reviewed by kateqFrom: The Wednesday Chef (reviewed 17th January 2013)It really is worth making yet another banana bread. The combination of the brown sugar and the dark chocolate ( I chopped up some pastilles of very dark... | |
Chickpea Saute with Greek Yogurt reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 17th January 2013)A wonderful chickpea, carrot, and chard saute that comes together very quickly for an easy weeknight meal. I used swiss chard, and as another reviewer... | |
M. Jacque's Armagnac Chicken reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 17th January 2013)This was OK, but the other roast chicken recipes in this book are better.
This is an easy and straight forward dish. A bed of vegetables is prepared... | |
Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad reviewed by westerFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 17th January 2013)I totally agree with the previous reviewers: The taste was really good, but the poppy seeds didn't really add much. | |
Mushroom and Parmesan Soup with Chive Creme Fraiche reviewed by jennccFrom: Fine Cooking (reviewed 17th January 2013)Loved this! It's rich and delicious. Creamy even without the creme fraiche because of all the Parmesan. Doesn't need any extra salt. | |
Roast Chicken with Basil, Scallion, Lemon Butter, and Potatoes reviewed by bleutulipFrom: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 17th January 2013)My husband prepared this for dinner, and it turned out great. The skin was perfectly crispy, and the meat was nice and moist. It's a very beautiful dish,... | |
Twinkie Bundt Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 16th January 2013)Fantastic cake, and though I’m not so sure about the filling, if my tasters are to be believed, the combination is better than a twinkie….having never... | |
Stir-fried chicken with Thai basil reviewed by redjanetFrom: The 20-minute Cookbook: 200 Fuss Free Recipes - Quick and Easy Cooking for Every Kind of Occasion, with Over 800 Photographs and Step by Step Instructions to Guarantee Success (reviewed 16th January 2013)This was edible but kind of boring. I did have Thai basil in the house, but unfortunately it had gone off by the time I was ready to make this recipe.... | |
Shepherd's Pie reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 16th January 2013)This was really good. I used my leftover beef stew from page 165 and made some mashed potatoes with cream cheese, butter, chives and parsley for the topping.... | |
Sesame salmon noodles reviewed by redjanetFrom: Delicious Magazine (UK) (reviewed 15th January 2013)I liked this very much as a simple, fresh-tasting midweek meal. I substituted ready for wok noodles which helped cut down the time. The noodles had a lovely... | |
Pasta Soup with Potatoes and Pancetta reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th January 2013)Great hearty, warming soup for a cold winter’s night. I highly recommend eating with the suggested warm crusty bread, as it went so well with the soup.... | |
Squash + Goat Cheese Empanadas reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 14th January 2013)These were a big hit. I used the dough recipe suggested, but I substituted Cup4Cup gluten-free flour for regular all-purpose flour. The crusts on the empanadas... | |
Cauliflower and Tuna Salad reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 14th January 2013)This is a very tasty and substantial salad that comes together quickly. I could find light tuna packed in water, so I used light tuna packed in oil, and... | |
Triple Ginger Cookies reviewed by jennccFrom: Bettycrocker.com (reviewed 14th January 2013)Loved these! Lots of ginger flavor, nice chewy cookie with crispy edges and they keep well. | |
Sesame-Spiced Turkey Meatballs and Smashed Chickpea Salad reviewed by jennccFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 14th January 2013)This was a great middle eastern-ish dish. I did make a tahini sauce to go with it. | |
Pretzel Ice Cream reviewed by jennccFrom: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 14th January 2013)Taste like pretzels! Do not steep your pretzels longer than the recommended time or your ice cream will be too salty. Makes delicious ice cream sandwiches... | |
Cornflake-Chocolate-Chip-Marshmallow Cookies reviewed by jennccFrom: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 14th January 2013)I was disappointed with these, then proceeded to eat them all up! My cookies didn't look like the picture but no one seemed to care - they disappeared... | |
Asian meatballs reviewed by westerFrom: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 14th January 2013)These were quite tasty, and the children loved them.
The mixture was pretty wet, and the balls flattened during baking. Next time I will form patties... | |
Chicken Stew reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 14th January 2013)Since my daughter doesn't eat red meat and I made beef stew for the rest of us I made her this chicken stew. I did add some green peas and carrots which... | |
Beef Stew reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 14th January 2013)I like the addition of beer, worcestershire sauce, and beef broth in this stew. I used a dark ale. It also contains the usual suspects for a good beef... | |
Wonton soup reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: The Best Recipes in the World (reviewed 14th January 2013)I followed the recipe except that instead of two cups of chives I added some shredded napa cabbage and mushrooms. It was delicious. | |
Serious Stuff Gingerbread reviewed by hipcookFrom: BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (reviewed 14th January 2013)Shirley does it again! The texture on this gingerbread cake is about as perfect as I can imagine - moist and springy, chewy without being tough. It's dead... | |
Veggie-Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sherry reviewed by aj12754From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 14th January 2013)This was very quick with a nice depth of flavor achieved in a relatively short cooking time.
I do make one small change in technique to deepen the flavor... | |
Chocolate Peanut Butter Globs reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust (reviewed 14th January 2013)Delicious!I used butterscotch chips because I had them on hand.Hard to eat just one. | |
Fruit filled pinwheels reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)These are tasty,I used a prune filling instead of preserves.There's a misprint in step 5,4 and 3 instead of 3 and 2 cuts to make 12 pieces.I will drizzle... | |
100% Whole Wheat Christmas Stollen reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)We enjoyed this bread toasted for breakfast,great during the holidays,will remake. | |
Hearty Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)I did not care for this bread,made it into bread crumbs. | |
Betsy Seeded Oat Bread reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)We love Betsy Bread,I keep it in the freezer at all times.I used beaten egg white on top to help seeds stay on. | |
Kidney Beans with a Cardamom-Yogurt Sauce (Dahi Claichi Rajmah) reviewed by kathleen440From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)The author wasn't kidding about this curry being tart! I didn't love the flavor. It was a bit strange, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I used the Punjabi... | |
Aromatic Minty Blend with Mace and Nutmeg (Rajasthani Garam Masala) reviewed by kathleen440From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)This spicy-sweet blend is dominated by mint, which makes it a perfect match for lamb dishes. I don't think it would be out of place sprinkled on breads,... | |
Lamb Stew with Triple Nut Paste (Awadhi Gosht) reviewed by kathleen440From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)Hot damn. This may be the best thing I've made in this entire book. It's rich, sweet, and fragrant, but has a great savory quality from the lamb. The lamb... | |
Imperial Potatoes (Moghalai Aloo Aur Simla MIrch) reviewed by kathleen440From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)Quite good! What seems like an odd assortment of ingredients (potatoes, onions, bell peppers, sweet spices, raisins, and cashews) comes together in a delicious... | |
Kheema with fried onions and peas reviewed by kathleen440From: An Invitation to Indian Cooking (reviewed 13th January 2013)I really enjoyed this! I highly recommend the variation with peas - without a little bit of greenery it would seem plain. The fried onions are also a nice... | |
Lentil Soup with Roast Chicken, Swiss Chard, and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese reviewed by bleutulipFrom: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 13th January 2013)This was good, but I felt like it needed another layer of flavor to make it great. Maybe a splash of balsamic or white wine, or some fresh thyme and parsley?... | |
My mother's praised chicken reviewed by redjanetFrom: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 13th January 2013)This is a really nice dish for a Sunday lunch. Warm and hearty and it smells wonderful while cooking - just like my grandmother's chicken soup! I followed... | |
Braised Portobello and Porcini Mushrooms with Spiced Flatbread reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)A flavorful flatbread, topped with mascarpone cheese and parmesan, and topped with a delightful mushroom mixture. Again I was too full to truly appreciate.... | |
Double Trouble Chocolate Mousse Torte reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)Whats not to love with a recipe like this? The recipe itself is quite fussy - a special cookie crust, two different mousse layers (one dark chocolate... | |
Baked Goat Cheese and Tomato Fondue reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)This was my contribution to our 2013 cookbook cooking club. Instead of fresh or canned tomatoes, I started with tomatoes I roasted last summer. The tomatoes... | |
Halibut "Stew" with Saffron Broth reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)Halibut is roasted and then added to a broth prepared with saffron, clam juice, fennel, tomato, and sweet onion. It is then garnished with parsley, fennel... | |
Tuna Tartare with Cucumber Salad and Avocado reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)A stand-out recipe! Sushi-grade tuna was cut into small bite sized pieces, and served over a cucumber salad dressed with a rice vinegar vinaigrette. ... | |
Columbian-Style Pork Empanadas reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)These turned out very greasy. A pork shoulder roast is called for, and the cook is instructed to trim the fat. But a pork shoulder roast is well marbled,... | |
Dungeness Crab - Sweet Potato - Corn Fritters reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)Excellent flavor but difficult to cook all the way through.
This dish produced beautiful sweet and flavorful fritters. Crab, grated sweet potato, and... | |
Black Pepper and Garlic Chicken Wings reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)This recipe is a clear winner. The result was juicy and very flavorful. Trimmed chicken wings are marinated in a soy sauce - brown sugar - honey - garlic... | |
Earl Grey Tea Loaf reviewed by kateqFrom: Jamie Oliver's Great Britain: 130 of My Favorite British Recipes, from Comfort Food to New Classics (reviewed 13th January 2013)Many good things about this recipe: the fruit (I used 4oz cherries, 5oz each of cranberries and raisins) soaked in the tea is delicious. I let mine soak... | |
Pancakes reviewed by mirroredlightFrom: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 13th January 2013)A good, basic pancake recipe – I usually use spelt flour and leave out the optional tbsp of sugar, and they taste great every time. | |
Almond Cardamom Toffee Cookies reviewed by mirroredlightFrom: Let Them Eat Vegan!: 200 Deliciously Satisfying Plant-Powered Recipes for the Whole Family (reviewed 13th January 2013) | |
Lemon Meltaway Cookies reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 12th January 2013)I decided to make these with the optional choice of limes instead of lemons. I made a half-recipe and got 2 dozen cookies. Next time I’ll be making a... | |
Fennel and Feta with Pomegranate Seeds and Sumac reviewed by westerFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)I'm afraid I was disappointed by this. I had expected the fennel and tarragon to stand out more, and I would have liked a note of richness somewhere. | |
Chicken Soup with Dumplings reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 12th January 2013)A really nice chicken soup! At first I thought it was just a bit too fat, but then I realized it was actually really velvety, which is due to the addition... | |
Best Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th January 2013)If you love thick fluffy pancakes, then this recipe is for you. The white batter was so thick when I placed it into the frying pan that I was afraid ... | |
Macadamia and White Chocolate Brownies reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)Moist, fudgy and super rich and decadent…..a little goes a long way.
This is one of those recipes that at a glance seemed reasonable in terms of ingredients... | |
Roast Chicken with Saffron, Hazelnuts and Honey reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)Another winner from Ottolenghi……..juicy and a little tart and sweet with those flavours coming from unexpected sources: tart onions and sweet hazelnuts!
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Mixed Bean Salad reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)Delicious and very fresh tasting lightly dressed salad where all of the flavours of the fresh herbs and dried spices come together to complement the beans.
I... | |
Chocolate Pizzelle reviewed by BethNHFrom: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 12th January 2013)What's not to like?
Chocolate + Pizzelles = Delicious!!
This is a pretty basic pizzelle recipe to which cocoa powder has been added. They have a nice... | |
Chipotle Buffalo Wings with Blow-Your-Mind Blue Cheese Dip reviewed by zvantFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2013)The wings were fantastic and the blue cheese dip lived up to its name. The wings are twice-fried, which takes some time, but well worth it. My only complaint... | |
Reduced-Fat Chocolate Dream Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Pie in the Sky Successful Baking at High Altitudes: 100 Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Breads, and Pastries Home-tested for Baking at Sea Level, 3,000, 5,000, 7,000, and 10,000 feet (and Anywhere in Between). (reviewed 12th January 2013)Rich chocolate flavor in a light textured cake. You'd never know it is only 241 calories per slice.
My husband prepared this for my birthday cake. Two... | |
Sun-dried Tomato and Onion Jam reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 12th January 2013)Following some of the reviews at the Epicurious website, I skipped the addition of dried apricots and cut the amount of sugar, as I was looking for something... | |
Sweet Onion Soup w/Blue Cheese Toasts reviewed by aj12754From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 12th January 2013)Kind of underwhelming -- nothing really wrong with it, but not very exciting either. | |
Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika & Bacon reviewed by aj12754From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 12th January 2013)Like a lot of the recipes in this cookbook, I think this soup needs some tweaking to get a good result.
I made a half-recipe and, since I was using some... | |
Ants in a Tree reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 11th January 2013)Easy, quick and delicious….a great stir fry to make when you’re pressed for time.
The recipe calls for relatively basic pantry ingredients and turns... | |
Etti's Herb Salad reviewed by westerFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 11th January 2013)I liked the taste of this; the butter is a nice touch, and it is refreshing and fragrant.
I did think the tarragon was a bit overpowering (I will use... | |
Pefect Boiled Eggs reviewed by friederikeFrom: Serious Eats (reviewed 11th January 2013)As expected, the most difficult part was to get the water exactly on temperature, and then to keep it that way until the egg was boiled. I managed to keep... | |
Raclette reviewed by friederikeFrom: Käse & Wein (reviewed 11th January 2013)There is little to review about Raclette as there is next to nothing to 'cook' in the classic sense. Basically, Raclette is melted Raclette cheese, either... | |
Curried Spinach with Homemade Cheese (Palak Paneer) reviewed by kateqFrom: The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes (reviewed 11th January 2013)Another winner--This review is of the spinach dish only as I did not make the Paneer. This is another recipe that leaves you doubting when you first put... | |
Italian Bread reviewed by memetunisFrom: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 11th January 2013)Another successful recipe from this book. When my family arrived for dinner and smell bread they were hoping it was the Ciabetta recipe...when I stated... | |
Ciabatta reviewed by memetunisFrom: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 11th January 2013)This was the first recipe I tried from this book and it was excellent. I made the poolish version. The crust had a perfect crunch with a nice soft crumb... | |
Grilled Ham and Cheese with pears reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Martha Stewart (reviewed 11th January 2013)Pretty simple - a grilled cheese sandwich with a few extras. But the combination of ham, pear, and cheese is a pretty awesome one. I pulled ham out of... | |
Hokey Pokey reviewed by BethNHFrom: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 10th January 2013)My middle school aged son chose Hokey Pokey to make for a school project as a food that comes from New Zealand. The recipe he found online included Lyle's... | |
Roasted Red and Golden Beetroot (Salad) reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2013)I loved the maple-sherry vinegar dressing on the greens, a mix of arugula, parsley and tarragon (I didn’t have chervil) but found it to be a little too... | |
Roasted Garlic, Tomato & Pesto Crepes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Crepes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook (Illustrated) (reviewed 10th January 2013)The flavor of these crepes will bring you right back to summer. My son prepared this dish as a cultural project for his French class. The crepes themselves... | |
Caramel Popcorn reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 9th January 2013)Being a newbie at candy making, though there was ample warning in the recipe, I still wasn’t prepared for the reality of how quickly things happen. The... | |
Couscous with Crispy Pancetta and Butternut Squash reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Serious Eats (reviewed 9th January 2013)Very flavorful dish! This "skillet supper" is billed as a dinner that takes only 30 minutes. But I cannot peel and dice a winter squash and slice shallots... | |
Sweet Peas and Shells Alfredo reviewed by alysoncFrom: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2013)Very easy to make - quick and tasty recipe. I think that the peas and lemon zest add a lot to the flavor. Dish would be on the bland side without those... | |
Rice with Tomatoes and Spinach (Tomato Palak Bhat) reviewed by kateqFrom: A Taste of India (reviewed 8th January 2013)I categorized this as a "Side" but, as noted in the intro to the recipe, it's a very good little meal in itself. I changed only one thing--I used fresh... | |
Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes (Aloo Gobi) reviewed by kateqFrom: The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes (reviewed 8th January 2013)This shouldn't work--but it does and it's absolutely delicious. It's a heap of raw vegetables (about 12 cups all told), 5 tablespoons of potent spices... | |
Spruced-Up Vanilla Cake reviewed by kaye16From: Nigella.com (reviewed 8th January 2013)Pretty darn good for an easy cake.
- Used a regular bundt pan, not the fancy-schmanzy thing shown. :-)
- Used the imperial measures, which still involve... | |
Spiced Chickpeas and Fresh Vegetable Salad reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 8th January 2013)Excellent, bright tasting salad – chopped fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables are dressed with a simple lemon juice-sherry vinegar – olive oil dressing... | |
Pizzelle reviewed by BethNHFrom: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 8th January 2013)King Arthur Flour never disappoints. I got a new pizzelle maker for Christmas and knew that this would be my go-to resource for recipes.
The dough itself... | |
sweet potato and peanut gratin reviewed by hajnciFrom: River Cottage Veg Every Day! (River Cottage Every Day) (reviewed 8th January 2013)The recipe is great, as well as side dish or main dish with some salad. I loved the complexity of the flavors, next time I will add one more lime and smoked... | |
Pancakes reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Bill's Basics (reviewed 8th January 2013) | |
Eggeh with spinach (Arab omelet) reviewed by westerFrom: Spices of Life: Piquant Recipes from Africa, Asia and Latin America for Western Kitchens (reviewed 7th January 2013)Simple and tasty.
The amount given, with rice and a salad served 3 people, not 4-6. | |
Broad Beans with Raw Ham, Soft Boiled Eggs and Sauce Bearnaise / Tuinbonen met rauwe ham, zacht eitje en bearnaisesaus reviewed by friederikeFrom: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 7th January 2013)The Bearnaise sauce was too buttery and had too little flavour; other than that, the combination of the ingredients was good as such, but didn't quite... | |
Santa Maria Pinquitos and Trip-Tip Steak reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Heirloom Beans: Great Recipes for Dips and Spreads, Soups and Stews, Salads and Salsas, and Much More from Rancho Gordo (reviewed 7th January 2013)I only made the bean portion of this recipe. I used the specified amounts of dry mustard, smoked paprika, and tomato paste but found the flavor of the... | |
Stuffed Cabbage reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 7th January 2013)This is a very good recipe for stuffed cabbage. The recipe calls for both vermicelli and basmati rice. I did not include the vermicelli and just used one... | |
Boiled Apple Cider Syrup Bourbon Cocktail reviewed by lklodaFrom: Butter Me Up Brooklyn (reviewed 7th January 2013) | |
Refrigerator Pickles: Cauliflower, Carrots, Cukes, You Name It reviewed by southerncookerFrom: In My Kitchen: 100 Recipes and Discoveries for Passionate Cooks (reviewed 7th January 2013)Wow I love this. I love almost anything pickled and enjoy getting the jars of Giardiniera but it's expensive. Now I can make my own at home. This makes... | |
Hickory House "Sour" Slaw reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Rick & Lanie's Excellent Kitchen Adventures: Chef-Dad, Teenage Daughter, Recipes, and Stories (reviewed 7th January 2013)We loved this one. I'd never tried making slaw dressing whizzing vinegar, vegetable oil, dry sherry, sugar, garlic and salt in the food processor. This... | |
Green Beans with Sautéed Shallots and Vermouth reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 7th January 2013)Tender green beans, bright green, and oh so flavorful from the shallot-vermouth topping.
This recipe used the make-ahead blanched green beans, and then... | |
Make Ahead Blanched Green Beans reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 7th January 2013)This simple set of instructions guides the cook through cooking beans to nearly perfect texture, and then dunking them into ice water. The idea is that... | |
Chicken Exotica reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 7th January 2013)My husband prepared this dish, and it turned out superb. He substituted chicken thighs for the breasts, and marinated for 4 - 5 hrs, not the 48 hours that... | |
Traditional Braised Daikon reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Hiroko's American Kitchen: Cooking with Japanese Flavors (reviewed 7th January 2013)In the notes for this recipe the author says you can use the water from rinsing rice to boil the daikon in the first step to make the radish taste milder.... | |
Pork Tenderloin Braised in Milk with Fresh Herbs reviewed by hipcookFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 7th January 2013)I wonder if my slow cooker's "low" setting is higher than this cookbook expects. At 4 hours, this looked ready to eat, and at 5, the sauce was broken and... |

