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Dinner Spanakopitas reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 7th January 2013)

These were delicious and well worth the effort it takes to make them. I did halve the amount of salt because I felt 12 oz of feta and 2 tsp of kosher salt...
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Roasted Pear and Chocolate Chunk Scone reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Stir-Fried Garlic Shanghai Bok Choy reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastery, with Authentic Recipes and Stories (reviewed 6th January 2013)

I had some beautiful bok choy on hand and looked in this book for a recipe and, lo and behold, there was an easy one for which I had all the ingredients...
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Stir-Fried Salmon with Wine Sauce reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastery, with Authentic Recipes and Stories (reviewed 6th January 2013)

This recipe was just about magical. It was so easy to put together--getting the ingredients measured and ready was the main part--and so quick to cook,...
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Classic Cream of Tomato Soup reviewed by bleutulip

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 6th January 2013)

This was great and something that can be made any season since it calls for canned tomatoes. I used 1 can of San Marzanos and 1 of Hunt's with basil. I...
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Garam Masala reviewed by kateq

From: A Taste of India (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Ms. Jaffrey gives two formulas for the spice mixture--I made hers and loved it. Cardamom, cumin seeds, whole cloves, peppercorns, nutmeg and cinnamon...
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White Chocolate Almond Pound Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 6th January 2013)

This is a delicious almond cake with a hint of white chocolate that’s great for gift-giving as it stays moist for days and releases easily from every...
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Perfect Kettle Corn reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 6th January 2013)

My oldest son is a big fan of kettle corn but it never occurred to me to make it at home (perhaps because I'm not a fan of pop corn). This afternoon,...
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Blueberry Muffins reviewed by andrew

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 6th January 2013)

These were okay muffins, but nothing special. I'd been led by the instructions to believe they would be something out of the ordinary - they have molasses,...
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by andrew

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 6th January 2013)

The first time I made these I followed the recipe exactly, using a gram scale to make sure it was precise, as recommended in the book's foreword. They...
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Crisp Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes (Pollo Assutte-Assutte) reviewed by kateq

From: Flavors of Puglia (reviewed 6th January 2013)

The name in Italian means dry in the sense of crisp and brown. I really wanted to like this more, but while there were crispy bits, it was not dry. I...
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Heston Blumenthal's Soft Boiled Eggs reviewed by friederike

From: Channel 4 Food (reviewed 6th January 2013)

DH is fascinated by Heston Blumenthal's videos on Youtube and therefore decided to boil my egg for Sunday's breakfast Heston-style. When I opened the egg,...
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Wild Rice Gratin with Kale, Carmelized Onions, and Baby Swiss reviewed by lkloda

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Spriced Lentil, Lentil, & Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Pockets reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Chocolate-Peanut Spread reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th January 2013)

French Apple Cake reviewed by lkloda

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 6th January 2013)

I have made a lot of apple cakes in my day, and this is by far one of the simplest, and fastest. It is really delicious and light tasting, despite the...
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Ratatouille Sub reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This is a delicious, albeit labour intensive, version of roasted ratatouille which made an excellent vegan sandwich filling. I used my mandoline set at...
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Multigrain Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 5th January 2013)

Excellent bread, excellent instructions (in the sections preceding the bread recipes). I didn’t have all of the equipment called for in the recipe –...
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Tuna and almond cream toasts reviewed by wester

From: Short-cut Rhodes: 60 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 5th January 2013)

While these were easy and tasty, I found the almonds did not add much to the recipe.
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Lasagna with Roasted Broccoli reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th January 2013)

A very good lasagna for when you want to be healthy. This isn't the gooey rich comfort food lasagna -- it's lighter, less cheesy but really quite good....
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Black-Eyed Peas with Mustard Greens and Rice reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This soup was a mess of off flavors and textures. The greens were bitter, the beans lacked flavor, the rice was a distraction, and the whole thing did...
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Morris Cake reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Perfect Cakes (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This cake rose very high, but it has a blah taste and a terribly dry and tough texture. We are eating it like a bread item because it is flavorless and...
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Stuffed Chicken High Brow reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 5th January 2013)

Chicken breasts are pounded out thin, stuffed with asparagus and goat cheese, scallions, garlic, etc. Cook these on the grill, and then ladle some mother...
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Chicken and olive fry-up reviewed by wester

From: The River Cottage Meat Book (reviewed 5th January 2013)

I made this with leftover turkey, and it was very tasty. I used a splash of fish sauce instead of the anchovies, and it worked out fine. The pasta or...
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Fall Fruit Upside Down Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Whole Foods Market (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This cake rates on all levels--it is delicious, it is easy, it is relatively healthy, it looks great. My only change is to spice it up a bit as we found...
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Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 5th January 2013)

Moist cake-like bar cookies studded with currents and walnuts - whats not to like? This was my first experience using Hachiya Persimmons. As I've read,...
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Scotch Broth with Kale reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 5th January 2013)

I feel a little sheepish reviewing this recipe and giving it such a low score, as I did make a few omissions. However I also think the recipe is a bit...
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Spaghetti with Eggplant and Tomato Sauce reviewed by resahebler1

From: The Eating Well Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from Eating Well, the Magazine of Food & Health (reviewed 5th January 2013)

Grilled Fish Skewers With Hawayej and Parsley reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This recipe is all about the Hawayej, and I have a feeling that it really didn’t do it justice. The Yemeni spice blend is made of common spice rack ingredients...
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Couscous with Tomato and Onion reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 5th January 2013)

Excellent couscous recipe…..plump, twice-steamed pasta with crispy bits for textural contrast and great flavour provided by a simple tomato onion sauce. The...
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Pork Fried Rice reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Mum's Fried Rice is so much better! I really enjoyed that dish because it had so many flavours - soy sauce, ginger, garlic, shaoxing, spring onion... in...
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mole marinas reviewed by leene101

From: Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales: Flavors from the griddles, pots, and street-side kitchens of Mexico (reviewed 4th January 2013)

perfect just the way it is. Very easy
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roasted cherry tomato salsa reviewed by leene101

From: Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales: Flavors from the griddles, pots, and street-side kitchens of Mexico (reviewed 4th January 2013)

leave out the jalapeno completely. Great without the extra heat.
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Mark Bittman's Pizza Dough reviewed by BethNH

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th January 2013)

This recipe had everything I was looking for. It uses all purpose flour and makes one large pizza. I was shocked at how many recipes I had to go through...
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Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding reviewed by kaye16

From: Gourmet Magazine (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Very yum. Very easy. I doubled this recipe, which supposedly serves 1. We bought thought the servings were much too big. In the future, I'll make a single...
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Confit Duck Leg Pozole reviewed by kaye16

From: Gourmet Magazine (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Very tasty, but very fat. I doubled the recipe for two. My husband thought it was too much; I thought the serving size was fine. I probably gave him...
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Meat Tortellini with Garlic Cream Sauce reviewed by kateq

From: Nick Stellino's Passione: Pasta, Pizza, and Panini (reviewed 4th January 2013)

This is a review of the meat filling which is absolutely outstanding. The prep is time-consuming in that the celery, carrot and onion are not really to...
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Parsley and Pancetta Salad reviewed by wester

From: Saveur Website (reviewed 4th January 2013)

A lovely robust salad. I did not find it necessary to add either salt or pepper.
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Yogurt and Sambuca Cake (Torta di Yogurt con Sambuca) reviewed by kateq

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Another very simple yet special cake. I very much like the slight tang from the yogurt combined with the subtle licorice flavor of the Sambuca. I have...
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Orange Cake, Ancona Style (Torta di Arance all'Anconetana) reviewed by kateq

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 4th January 2013)

I LOVE this cake. It has such a wonderful scent, it is sweet without being "cloying" and it has a truly unique flavor. The anise flavor of the ouzo is...
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Fish in Crazy Water (Pesce all'Acqua Pazza) reviewed by kateq

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 4th January 2013)

A very simple, quite elegant treatment of red snapper filets, and made in one pan! While it takes a little over an hour to make, most of the time is simmering...
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pasta with chicken, sage and onion butter reviewed by wester

From: Keeping it Simple (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Nice, classic flavors.
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Basic turkey stock reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Excellent, flavorful stock. You just need the carcass of your turkey and a lot of simmering time.
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Chickpea porcini and farro soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 4th January 2013)

I agree with soupereasy's comments about this soup. I substituted cremini mushrooms for porcini, because that's what I had on hand. I also used chicken...
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Wild Rice Soup with Bacon reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 4th January 2013)

This was a very easy soup but needs a lead time of about 90 minutes since the rice has to cook an hour. I cut the amount of bacon (8 slices) in half since...
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Meatballs and Tomatoes reviewed by Zosia

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 3rd January 2013)

Classic recipe for Italian meatballs that are moistened with bread soaked in milk and flavoured with onion and Parmesan. I often skip the step of dredging...
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Roasted butternut squash & red onion with tahini & za'atar reviewed by kcookie

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 3rd January 2013)

Simple to make. The combo of butternut squash, za'atar & tahini are really good together. -I peeled the squash before roasting it - I didn't use pine...
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Perfect Kettle Corn reviewed by foodiewife

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 3rd January 2013)

I forgot to rate this! Yes, this is super easy to make. I have made it a few times, and didn't have any problems with burned sugar or sticking. I have...
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Heston Blumenthal's Perfect Potato Mash reviewed by friederike

From: Channel 4 Food (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

DH tried to use this recipe (he actually used the video blog on Youtube) for the potato mash in Zander with Potato and Glasswort Mash. Unfortunately he...
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Zander with Potato and Glasswort Mash / Snoekbaars met aardappel-zeekraal-puree reviewed by friederike

From: Holländisch kochen: Gerichte und ihre Geschichte (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

This was really nice! We used cod instead of zander as it seemed the most comparable fish. The glasswort made an interesting addition to the potato mash,...
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Vanilla, Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Bacon reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

I’ve finally jumped on the candied bacon/bacon-for-dessert bandwagon, though quite reluctantly, with this recipe. The bacon strips – I used hickory...
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Light Crisp Vanilla Waffles reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

A waffle recipe that lives up to its name: these were very light, very crisp waffles that were delicious enough to eat on their own. The batter was kept...
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Pork Chops with Cider, Horseradish and Dill reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Lean pork loin chops are first browned, then finished off in a very flavorful sauce. My 14 yr old daughter selected this recipe, and I was skeptical about...
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Curry Chicken Hot Pot reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Japanese Hot Pots: Comforting One-Pot Meals (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

Love this recipe and its so much healthier than making the S & B or House curry with the cubes--only one tablespoon of oil. I used a very strong blend...
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Chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice reviewed by kcookie

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

This dish took almost two hours to put together including cooking time. I had to breakdown chicken leg (4) and a whole breast so the dish should take 1.5...
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Caramel Jam reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

This caramel contains the usual ingredients of sugar, butter and cream but also calls for glucose, a product I’d never worked with before. Because of...
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Pâte Brisée reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

This all-butter crust is made in the stand mixer with very basic pantry ingredients. It takes only a few minutes, starting with mixing the butter with...
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Caramel Nut Tart reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

I thought this would be a great recipe for using up small amounts of assorted nuts leftover from holiday baking. I used a combination of macadamia nuts,...
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Skewers of Shrimp reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

Succulent, flavourful shrimp with just a hint of licorice. The shrimp are tossed in a simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil and garlic with either...
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Rice and Noodle Pilaf reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

This is a delicious, fluffy Arborio rice pilaf that includes fried vermicelli noodles, toasted pine nuts and artichokes and is flavoured with sweet sautéed...
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Hybiscus Ginger Punch reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 1st January 2013)

Ruby red, versatile (virgin and spiked versions similarly flavorful and use the same base), and a light sour-ginger flavor. Hibiscus flowers are boiled...
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Apple Cider Caramels reviewed by lkloda

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 1st January 2013)

Jalapeno Cheddar Crackers reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust (reviewed 1st January 2013)

These crackers were delicious and super easy to make. I love the combination of the sharp cheese with a hint of smoky pepper. I'll definitely be making...
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 1st January 2013)

I love this recipe. The roasting really brings out the flavor of the shrimp, and the cocktail sauce is fantastic! And it's so easy, too.
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Ile Flottante reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 1st January 2013)

I was so excited to try this recipe since this is one of my very favorite French desserts, but it just didn't work for me. First of all, I had a lot of...
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Blue Cheese Souffle reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 1st January 2013)

This was very good. I used closer to 6 oz of blue cheese since I needed to use it up, and that flavor was very pronounced. It was super easy to make and...
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Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking (reviewed 1st January 2013)

More a variation on the featherpuff bread than a recipe, you use the very light whole wheat bread dough to roll a rectangle. No specific recipe is given...
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Featherpuff Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking (reviewed 31st December 2012)

A surprisingly light 100% whole wheat bread! We prepared this dough so we could make the accompanying cinnamon rolls. The dough is unusual (to me) because...
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land and sea soba salad reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 31st December 2012)

Another great sea vegetable recipe from this book. I was super happy with how this recipe came together. It made a very blissful weeknight meal for me....
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Stollen reviewed by Zosia

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 31st December 2012)

Wow! I really liked this bread which came as quite a surprise to me as I don’t usually enjoy breads/cakes laden with dried fruits. But there was something...
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Classic Spinach Pie/Spanakopita reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 31st December 2012)

“Why trifle with a classic?” the author asks in the headnotes to this recipe and after making this pie, I would agree. This is a fresh and light tasting...
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Chicken Piccata reviewed by melyndalocke

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 31st December 2012)

I have made this, following the directions to a T and it is delicious.
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Rice Pilaf reviewed by melyndalocke

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 31st December 2012)

Great simple rice pilaf with onions in it. Nothing fancy but is delicious every time.
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Mexican Rice reviewed by melyndalocke

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 31st December 2012)

I have made this dish half a dozen times now and it is flawless. At a Cinco de Mayo party, it was the hit of the meal (over the fajitas!).
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Slow-Fashioned Potpie with Biscuit Crust reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 31st December 2012)

This was a huge success!!! I increased the onions, carrots, and sauce ingredients by 50% because I cooked it in a 6 quart slow cooker. I also increased...
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Meat and Cheese Lasagna 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 31st December 2012)

This lasagna was OK - but nothing special. It is a "lightened" version, and my kids thought it was vegetarian (though it contained chicken). The cheese...
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Lychee and Rose Sorbet reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 30th December 2012)

A very nice sorbet! In the beginning, I was afraid that the rose water would be too dominant as my first association was marzipan, but that turned out...
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Spicy Chickpeas with Potatoes reviewed by lisakelsey

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 30th December 2012)

I made the exact recipe except I used cooked lentils instead of chick peas--it turned out great but I think i should have added more salt while it was...
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Whole Baked Chicken with an Almond and Onion Sauce reviewed by lisakelsey

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 30th December 2012)

I didn't have any fresh ginger so I just left it out and this was still amazing. I removed the skin and marinated the chicken for four hours.
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Salmon or Tuna with Macaroni and Mushrooms reviewed by kaye16

From: The frugal fish: 300 delicious recipes for all seasons (reviewed 30th December 2012)

Very tasty. Kind of a 60s experience with pasta and canned tuna and a creamy sauce baked in the oven. Still good, though. :-) I half a recipe that says...
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Carrot and Peas reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 30th December 2012)

This is a great recipe for roasted carrots……unfortunately, sweet peas get added into the mix. Garlic, coriander (seed) and a syrup of orange juice,...
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Slow-Cooked Vanilla Spice Oatmeal reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 29th December 2012)

Lightly sweetened, subtly spiced – loved the cardamom – with the delicate scent and flavour of vanilla. A wholesome and delicious breakfast of creamy...
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Poached Apples with Ginger and Anise reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 29th December 2012)

I normally associate poaching and ginger with pears but thought I would give this apple variation a try. The recipe called for dessert apples. I used...
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Foolproof Vinaigrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 29th December 2012)

This recipe is a pretty standard vinaigrette - with wine vinegar, shallot, and olive oil. This recipe demonstrates Cooking Concept # 36 - Emulsifiers...
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Cashew Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 28th December 2012)

Very nice cashew chicken. The recipe is well organized and includes a marinade and sauce. Once the chicken is marinating, there is time to put on a pot...
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Pumpkin Gnocchi with Crème Fraîche–Sage Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Chow (reviewed 28th December 2012)

Ok, 3.5. It was tasty but ... - I still haven't mastered making gnocchi that are fluffy in any sense. They were a bit lump-like although not the worst...
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Perfect Kettle Corn reviewed by foodiewife

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 28th December 2012)

NOTE: The page number is from my iPad version of this book. I will never buy commercial made kettle corn again. This recipe is fool-proof and perfect....
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Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes reviewed by foodiewife

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 28th December 2012)

NOTE: My page number is in the iPad version of this book. I've been making Rachael Ray's Oatmeal Cookie pancakes for years. These are better. It's the...
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The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting reviewed by foodiewife

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 28th December 2012)

I'm kinda meh about chocolate frosting. But this one hits it right out of the ballpark! I frosted my fudgy brownies with this, and they were the first...
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Oliebollen reviewed by friederike

From: De banketbakker (reviewed 28th December 2012)

If you've ever been in the Netherlands in November or December, you've probably noticed the stalls selling deep-fried yeast dough dumplings, also known...
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Broccoli Rabe Panini with Mozzarella reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2012)

This recipe was a disappointment…..perhaps I misinterpreted what Deb wrote in the headnotes, but I was expecting a method of preparing this vegetable...
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Simple Rice Pilaf reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 28th December 2012)

A fine recipe for a somewhat buttery and delicate rice pilaf. A small onion is sautéed, the rice rinsed and then added to the pot (with the slightly...
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Chocolate Chunk Blondies reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust (reviewed 28th December 2012)

I'm rating these as good, but not great. As written, these blondies have way too much chocolate and nuts in them. I decreased the chocolate to 11 oz, and...
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Lemon Chicken with Croutons reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 28th December 2012)

This recipe is fabulous and couldn't be easier to prepare. The chicken is moist and flavorful and the croutons are to-die-for.
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Malted White Hot Chocolate reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 27th December 2012)

Sweet, warm, creamy….. this actually tasted better than white chocolate! It was very quick to make, taking just a little longer than it took for the...
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Hazelnut-Currant Boule reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 27th December 2012)

A (mainly) whole grain, crusty loaf studded with toasted hazelnuts and sweet currants. This loaf takes a little more time than some as it starts with...
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A Soup of Bacon and Celeriac reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 27th December 2012)

This is a creamy, comforting soup that tastes mildly of celery with smoky bacon background notes and an additional flavour boost from grainy mustard. I...
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Golden Crusted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 27th December 2012)

Nice simple approach to brussels sprouts. They did brown up nicely, but I prefer the oven-roasted ones, as I think that gets them crispier. These are...
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Lemon Ginger Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 27th December 2012)

Excellent ginger cookies! I bookmarked this recipe 2 years ago based on Lemonadesandwich's review. I prepared the candied ginger myself, following this...
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Kung Pao Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: Appetite for China (reviewed 27th December 2012)

Delicious but not for the faint of heart! The recipe is very well written. The different parts of the recipe - marinade, sauce, and main ingredients -...
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