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Spicy Shrimp (干燒蝦仁, gān shāo xiārén) reviewed by friederikeFrom: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 13th October 2012)Not so good. They were very salty, although that appears to be due to the hot bean paste, nothing we can influence - we didn't add any salt, at least.... | |
Burnt aubergine and mograbieh soup reviewed by BarbaraFrom: Jerusalem (reviewed 13th October 2012)This recipe is a bit labour-intensive but it a delivers a rib-sticking soup with a smoky, earthy, sweet and sour flavour that is really unusual. I liked... | |
Shakshuka reviewed by BarbaraFrom: Jerusalem (reviewed 13th October 2012)This is a basic recipe, with sweet red pepper being the main ingredient besides the tomatoes. I think it could really use an onion, but I think you can... | |
Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Sage Leaves reviewed by ZosiaFrom: O, The Oprah Magazine Cookbook (reviewed 13th October 2012)This is a fragrant, spicy and decidedly savoury (the way I like it) soup that’s made with an intriguing blend of herbs and spices.
I loved the technique... | |
Easy Chicken & Balsamic Peppers - GF reviewed by MonkeyFrom: How To: Simplify (reviewed 13th October 2012)I make this with Quorn, no meat (yick!), and add mushrooms. To make it more filling (and yummy ;)) I also parboil cut up potatoes and put that in as well.... | |
Spaghettini and Parsley Frittata reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)This is delicious and thrifty. Made too much skinny spaghetti last night? Don't throw it away! Save it and make this well-flavored frittata the next day,... | |
Goat Cheese Souffle with Thyme reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)The side bar to this recipe starts, "Of all souffles, this is my favorite." This may be my favorite, also. It has a great tangy, goat cheese flavor that... | |
Baked Tempeh or Tofu with Mustard-Honey Marinade reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)Made with tempeh, this was a very good vegetarian main course item. It was not elegant or outstanding, but it was good, and it was a nice change of pace... | |
Plum Crisp reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)The flavoring of orange zest, and cloves with delicious plums is divine. The recommended 1/4 cup of sugar is perfect--not too sweet--and still lets the... | |
Corn and Mushroom Ragout with Sage and Roasted Garlic reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)Truly exquisite flavor, gorgeous to look at, all around fantastic. I used very fresh shiitakes and corn from the cob. This recipe employs a somewhat fussy... | |
Lentil Minestrone reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 13th October 2012)This one was good but I thought it lacked flavor that some lentil soups I've made have. The addition of the optional Parmesan rind might have helped some... | |
Smothered Meatloaf reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2 (reviewed 13th October 2012)The only thing I didn't like about this one was that the fresh mushrooms that were on the top got a bit dried out. Next time I would sauté them first... | |
Eggplant Dengaku reviewed by snoopyFrom: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 13th October 2012)In my mind, I like eggplant, but I always struggle with how to cook it. I had high-hopes for this Japanese-style dish (broiled eggplant with a "slightly... | |
Pumpkin Gingerbread Snacking Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Canadian Living (reviewed 12th October 2012)Moist, spicy and very quick and easy to make, this oil-based cake owes its flavour to a blend of spices headed by ginger and its texture and lovely hue... | |
Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 12th October 2012)This is an excellent method of preparing broccoli rabe that ensures a bright green, tender-crisp vegetable that retains just enough of its bitterness to... | |
Stewed Peppers with Tomatoes, Onions, and Garlic reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 12th October 2012)I think this recipe deserves a better name, unless, of course, the word “stewed” brings to mind melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness …..it doesn’t... | |
Zesty Shrimp & Black Bean Salad reviewed by kaye16From: Eating Well (reviewed 12th October 2012)Very nice variation on a black bean salad. Easy to make and tasty. Made a half recipe, served with a mâche/rocket mixture. | |
Oven Fries reviewed by kateqFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 12th October 2012)This technique is brilliant! How simple to start the fries on a truly hot pan in a truly hot oven--but what a difference it makes. Instead of a whole... | |
Cauliflower Salad with Capers, Parsley and Vinegar reviewed by kateqFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 12th October 2012)A very good salad which I think showcases what Ms. Shulman is all about. It's very healthy, very simple and straightforward and very tasty. I think making... | |
Chicken with Mixed Rice, Sultanas and Toasted Cashews / Kip met gemengde rijst, sultanas, geroosterde cashewnoten reviewed by friederikeFrom: Supersalades (reviewed 12th October 2012)A nice salad and a brilliant way to use leftovers of chicken and rice. I was surprised, though, that this salad didn't contain a single vegetable; but... | |
Pasta with Fresh Herbs, Lemon and Peas reviewed by kateqFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 11th October 2012)I love this pasta. I am giving this a four because I think there are some issues with amounts and instructions. First, there's no need to thaw the peas--dropping... | |
Stuffed Kidneys reviewed by SovayFrom: The Classical Cookbook (reviewed 11th October 2012)A bit fiddly but delicious - the kidneys are stuffed with pine nuts (soaked in wine and pounded with fennel seed, pepper and coriander leaf) then braised... | |
Pork with Apple, alias Minutal Matianum reviewed by SovayFrom: The Classical Cookbook (reviewed 11th October 2012)This is from the On Hadrian's Wall chapter; I cooked it a couple of years or so ago but the memory lingers on! Roman cooks apparently had a reputation... | |
Baked Mackerel reviewed by SovayFrom: The Classical Cookbook (reviewed 11th October 2012)This is from the Wedding Feast in Macedon chapter; the mackerel is seasoned with salt and asafoetida and topped with crumbled goat cheese flavoured with... | |
Winter Squash and Corn Chowder reviewed by friederikeFrom: vegetarian (reviewed 11th October 2012)Very delicious! Our soup was just slightly too hot, probably because DH added Tabasco in addition to the dried chilli - use either of the two, but definitely... | |
Vegetable Hot-pot with Cheese Triangles reviewed by MonkeyFrom: Vegetarian (reviewed 11th October 2012)This is pretty much my favorite meal ever. I don't really change anything (well except I normally use plain ol' celery rather than celeriac, it's simpler,... | |
Spanish Chicken with Chorizo and Potatoes reviewed by kaye16From: Nigella.com (reviewed 11th October 2012)A one-dish meal, all in one pan (or two perhaps if you make the whole recipe). Could hardly be simpler and it's pretty darn tasty for the minimal effort.... | |
Creamy Bacon, Basil & Roasted Tomato Risotto reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Delicious (Australia) (reviewed 11th October 2012) | |
Tomato and Avocado Salsa reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 11th October 2012)Very fresh and bright tasting! This salsa is like a marriage between guacamole and a regular tomato-based salsa, and what a happy marriage it is!
Red... | |
Tomato, feta and arugula salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 11th October 2012)I really liked this salad. It is simple, and the flavors of arugula, tomato, and feta are an excellent combination. The dressing that is provided along... | |
Pizza with Green Garlic, Potatoes, and Herbs reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 10th October 2012)Its hard to give a "3" to any pizza recipe, because after all, its pizza, right?
This is another pizza without a sauce - it is fairly simple, rosemary,... | |
Oven-Steamed Salmon with Pan-Cooked Mushrooms reviewed by kaye16From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 10th October 2012)An interesting and easy way to cook salmon. I'm not sure it tasted any better than broiled, but it was good.
The mushroom garnish was good. There's a... | |
Broccoli Chickpea Puree (Green Hummus) reviewed by kateqFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 10th October 2012)This is very simple to throw together and very pretty when made. It has a good flavor, surprisingly on the sweet side. I added only two tablespoons of... | |
Sausage, Red Onion and Wild Mushroom Pizza reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 10th October 2012)Very flavorful! This pizza was prepared by my 17 yr old son. It was a little complicated - onions and sausage had to be cooked first, the dough was supposed... | |
Late-Summer Pitta with Mixed Greens reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes (reviewed 10th October 2012)This dish was prepared by my husband for a week night dinner. It was an ambitious undertaking, and we had a late dinner, but it was very, very nice.
First,... | |
Macedonian Phyllo Dough reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes (reviewed 10th October 2012)This dough was prepared for this pie, by my husband (!). It seemed to come together quite easily, although he forgot to brush olive oil on the dough as... | |
Apple Crisp reviewed by BethNHFrom: The King Arthur Flour 200th Anniversary Cookbook (King Arthur Flour Cookbooks) (reviewed 10th October 2012)When time is short or you're looking to make a hot dessert on a weeknight, Apple Crisp is a great go to choice.
Everything comes together in the time... | |
Curried Parsnip Soup reviewed by SovayFrom: A Celebration of Soup: With Classic Recipes from Around the World (Cookery Library) (reviewed 9th October 2012)It's surprising how often I find myself with a parsnip in the veg rack, considering how much I dislike them. Up to now I've hidden them in a mixed root... | |
Blanquette de Volaille a la Russe reviewed by SovayFrom: The Gentle Art of Cookery (reviewed 9th October 2012)This recipe definitely needs a bit of trouble taking, in the way of a proper well-seasoned Bechamel sauce and a good quality chicken, otherwise I suspect... | |
Soft Tacos with Mushrooms, Onion, and Chipotle Chile reviewed by kaye16From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 9th October 2012)I'll add a Me too here. A very nice, quick light dinner. I made a half recipe, used a whole adobo chipotle, unseeded, which made the dish nicely tingly.... | |
Salmon steaks with dill butter reviewed by friederikeFrom: Real Fast Food (reviewed 9th October 2012)Nice, though unexciting. Could have used more dill for my liking. A good weekday dinner, as wester writes. Serve with floury potatoes.
Slater mentions... | |
Erbensuppe (German Pea Soup) reviewed by kateqFrom: My Berlin Kitchen: A Love Story (with Recipes) (reviewed 9th October 2012)It got very cold quite suddenly yesterday. Cold weather comfort food was necessary. Knowing I had yellow split peas, a smoked ham hock, vegetable stock... | |
Ragu a la Bolognese (Beef Ragu) reviewed by kateqFrom: My Berlin Kitchen: A Love Story (with Recipes) (reviewed 9th October 2012)I took the comments about the long slow cooking to heart and started this on the stove and then transferred it to the slow cooker so it could get a good... | |
Lentil Soup withs Lots of Cilantro reviewed by kateqFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 9th October 2012)I adapted this for the slow cooker, thus skipping adding the oil and using organic garlic powder (a product I buy at Whole Foods and LOVE). I doubled,... | |
Easy Candy Bar Tart reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 9th October 2012)Fantastic tart with a chocolate crumb crust, salty-sweet caramel-nut filling topped with a layer of glossy chocolate……a candy bar may have been its... | |
Prize Pumpkin Pie reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Canadian Living (reviewed 9th October 2012)This is a delicious pie that’s great for the uninitiated…..it’s not too pumpkin-y, texture’s on the firm side (great for those who don’t care... | |
Pear Tart With Almond Cream reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 9th October 2012)Vanilla poached pears nestled in almond cream with a buttery crust.
This tart was surprisingly easy to make: the components are this pie crust, poached... | |
Basic Flaky Pie Crust reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 9th October 2012)This was the first recipe I made from this book and it’s one that I keep going back to regardless of others I try. It’s an all butter crust that’s... | |
2511 Rolls reviewed by ZosiaFrom: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 9th October 2012)Apparently the recipe for these buns was downloaded 2511 times in 1 hour from the author’s website, hence the name. I can see the reason for this as... | |
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by lklodaFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th October 2012) | |
Spinach and Curd Cheese Casserole / Spinat-Quark-Auflauf mit Sesam reviewed by friederikeFrom: Aufläufe, Gratins und Souffles. (reviewed 8th October 2012)Nice but nothing special; slightly watery due to the spinach. We slightly tweaked the recipe, substituting two egg yolks with one whole egg and reducing... | |
Flan de Poireaux à la Berrichonne / Cream and Leek Pie reviewed by friederikeFrom: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 8th October 2012)I wasn't too impressed. We had packed it for a picknick, and it came out all soggy, even though we had let it cool completely before packing it. Additionally,... | |
Bangers and Mash reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 8th October 2012)This is a great all in one recipe for supper anytime. We loved the spiciness of the onions over the creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes and topped with the... | |
Moroccan-spiced Spaghetti Squash reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th October 2012)Crunchy spaghetti squash enrobed in butter that contains cumin, coriander, salt, and a bit of cayenne. The result had more butter than I wanted, but it... | |
Carrot Cake reviewed by kcookieFrom: Fine Cooking (reviewed 8th October 2012)Carrot cake was as hit among 9 adults. The cream cheese icing was light, fluffy and not too sweet. The cake was moist without being too oily and had a... | |
Basil Panna Cotta reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Serious Eats (reviewed 8th October 2012)Unusual and delicious.
This panna cotta is made in the usual way - with cream and, for this one, buttermilk. The difference is that the cream is heated... | |
Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 8th October 2012)A very straight forward recipe, yet it really did bring together great flavors. Green beans are first blanched, and then the typical onion/garlic combination... | |
Cooked Grains Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 8th October 2012)Mixed cooked grains, dressed with an unusual viniagrette that makes use of tomato juice, provides the major bulk for this salad. In addition, you add... | |
Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Kale reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 7th October 2012)We found this soup to be only OK. I really love eating barley, and also mushrooms. However, the soup seemed bland, despite the herbs and parm rind used... | |
Potato Pastry reviewed by SovayFrom: Food Facts for the Kitchen Front (reviewed 7th October 2012)This is basically 1 part fat to 2 parts flour to 4 parts mashed potato, with a little salt. It wasn't a great success as the lid of a Lord Woolton Pie... | |
Lord Woolton Pie reviewed by SovayFrom: Food Facts for the Kitchen Front (reviewed 7th October 2012)Marguerite Patten says there were other, more luxurious variations of Lord Woolton's signature dish, but I stuck to the recipe as given; diced vegetables... | |
Pumpkin Pancakes With Cinnamon Syrup reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Love To Cook (reviewed 7th October 2012)Hubby really enjoyed this one but I though the syrup a bit over sweet. It was still good though. but I could only eat two small pancakes. The recipe said... | |
Garlic-Basil Shrimp reviewed by southerncookerFrom: So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week (reviewed 7th October 2012)Daughter and I loved this one but hubby though just ok. We loved that it was served over orzo. This is very quick to make. Peeling the shrimp was the most... | |
Beef and Mushroom Hot Pot reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2 (reviewed 7th October 2012)This was very good but the rice and carrots were cooked a little too much at 8 hours. The recipe stated 6 to 8 hours. Next time I'll only let it cook for... | |
Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 6th October 2012)My husband enjoyed this a lot. It was easy enough for a weeknight, but I will have to tweak the seasonings some, as it was just a bit too salty for my... | |
Salty Sesame and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: joy the baker (reviewed 6th October 2012)Winter 2013 update:
This is now our favorite chocolate chip cookie. I just have to accept that cookies have a lot of butter. the soy sauce gives these... | |
Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup reviewed by snoopyFrom: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 5th October 2012)This is humble, classic, creamy tomato soup. The creamy comes from blended cashew nuts. You soak the cashews in the blender jar, add the other ingredients,... | |
Empanadillas reviewed by friederikeFrom: Pie (reviewed 5th October 2012)Let's start with the positive aspects: they are delicious, and they're ideal finger food because they won't get soggy if you wrap them and they won't drip... | |
Marinated Eggplant reviewed by kaye16From: Mediterranean Light: Delicious Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 5th October 2012)Very tasty, we thought.
I made a half recipe, which was a good three servings.
The steaming time for the eggplant slices seems a bit long. My slices... | |
Leek, Potato, and Olive Pie (Prassopita) reviewed by kaye16From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th October 2012)Having both leeks and potatoes needing to be used up, I made a half recipe of this.
- I was a bit worried that the instructions called for the assembled... | |
Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Basil reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th October 2012)Delicious!
Spaghetti squash really shines in this recipe - it gives body to the gratin, and yet its slightly crunchy texture is maintained. Pairing it... | |
Ambrosia reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 5th October 2012)This is the classic recipe, but I think it could use some updating. I cut the marshmallows, added grapes, used unsweetened coconut and cut back on the... | |
Dessert Galette Pastry reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th October 2012)I really liked the concept of this dough. Could it really work to have a low-fat dough that could encase a fruit tart? Maybe, but this particular dough... | |
Nectarine or Peach and Blackberry Galette reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th October 2012)Too soggy! I should have read Zosia's review before preparing this dish. The combination of peach and black berry was a good one, but the yeasted dough... | |
Easy Baked Polenta reviewed by GigiSFrom: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th October 2012)This was good, could have been excellent had I not used the convection setting in my oven which resulted in overdone polenta. If you do use convection... | |
Weeknight Chicken Cacciatore reviewed by GigiSFrom: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th October 2012)Delicious! I used regular mushrooms as portobellos were spendy for a weeknight meal. I used 6 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 pounds of button... | |
Lemon Pistachio Cornmeal Muffins reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 4th October 2012)These were a very pleasant surprise – I was hoping for a sweet, lemony muffin and that’s exactly what I got. They were tender, a little crumbly because... | |
Salmon and roasted red pepper pasta reviewed by westerFrom: Pasta, Pizza and Calzone (reviewed 3rd October 2012)This was excellent. I like the way the flavors play with another - sweet roasted peppers, briny salmon, and the greenness of the basil. The textures work... | |
Mushroom fricassee with Lapsang Souchong reviewed by westerFrom: More Taste Than Time (reviewed 3rd October 2012)This still looks like a very good idea, but I would have liked much more of the flavorings. Next time I will double tea and spices. | |
Chicken with bulgur, tomatoes, peppers, and tarragon (Domatesli bulgurlu pilic) reviewed by westerFrom: Classical Turkish Cooking: Traditional Turkish Food for the American Kitchen (reviewed 3rd October 2012)A good, though a bit soupy stew. It's a pity the tarragon got a bit lost in there. | |
Karafan wa Limun (Celeriac Stewed in Lemon) reviewed by westerFrom: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 3rd October 2012)My husband loved this.
I thought it was a bit weird - the combination of cinnamon and lemon makes me think of apple pie, and I'm not quite sure I like... | |
Beef and Ale Pie reviewed by friederikeFrom: Pie (reviewed 3rd October 2012)We thought we'd start with a very classic pie - Beef and Ale Pie. Though I'm not a big fan of Ale (tastes like watery beer, and then I'm not even a fan... | |
Olive Oil Bread reviewed by JamieKFrom: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 3rd October 2012) | |
Hummus reviewed by JamieKFrom: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 3rd October 2012) | |
Pork Roast with Whiskey Sauce reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2 (reviewed 3rd October 2012)This one was good but I used a larger roast with a bone than called for so I really should have used more of the seasoning. There was plenty of liquid... | |
Corned Beef with Blackberry Mustard Sauce reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2 (reviewed 3rd October 2012)I had gotten a nice corned beef on mark down and was looking for a new way to fix and decided to try this one. I read the recipe to my son since he loves... | |
Cuban Grilled Pork reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 3rd October 2012)Moist and very flavorful!
We used this recipe to cook a pork loin roast on the charcoal grill. The meat is marinaded with a citrus-garlic mix. My husband... | |
Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 2nd October 2012)This was good but I don't think I'd make it again. Hubby didn't care for it. I was afraid of the star anise since we're not big fans so I used half as... | |
Farro with Acorn Squash and Kale reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd October 2012)This is a delicious grain dish, prepared risotto-style, that’s a wonderful showcase for some fall/winter vegetables.
As is often the case with risotto,... | |
Nectarine or Peach and Blackberry Galette reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 2nd October 2012)Another delicious galette filling, this one made with the last of our local peaches and blackberries, and baked in this sweet yeast crust.
I made this... | |
Onion Fritters(Pyaz ki Bhajia) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 2nd October 2012)This is the only onion bhaji recipe I've tried, and it turns out quite nice. I'm not big on deep frying, but this is an occasional treat for us. In restaurants,... | |
Lamb with Onions (Do piaza) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 2nd October 2012)Very tasty.
The recipe asks for a lot of oil. I started with about half for frying the onions, then added bits more while browning the meat.
I used the... | |
Pizza with Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Arugula, and Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 2nd October 2012)We loved the clever combination of goat cheese and walnuts on this pizza. By mixing the goat cheese with the chopped walnuts, I found it easier to get... | |
Prosciutto Arugula Pizza reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Blind Cook (reviewed 2nd October 2012)An amazing flavor combination! This recipe comes from the winner of Masterchef 2012, Christine.
My son's 17th birthday dinner request was this recipe.... | |
Cooked Grains Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette reviewed by bab56From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 2nd October 2012)I loved this recipe! I found it on the NYTimes.com site. I am not sure if it is in one of Martha Rose Shulman's books but glad I found it on the site.... | |
celeriac fries reviewed by westerFrom: Keeping it Simple (reviewed 2nd October 2012)Easy to make and a nice alternative to chips, although they don't really get a crust. Next time I will keep them in the oven 10 mins longer and turn them... | |
Pot Roast of Beef Braised in Red Wine reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 1st October 2012)Well, this should teach me to read the recipe all the way through before starting it!
It seemed to be a standard braised beef that started with browning... | |
Braised Beetroot / Rote-Bete-Gemüse reviewed by friederikeFrom: German Cooking Today: The Original. (reviewed 1st October 2012)A very simple but very delicious side dish. It's actually very similar to Moro's Beetroot with Yoghurt, but then less exotic. I definitely liked the addition... | |
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms with Tomato and Bacon / Gegrillte Austernpilze mit Tomaten und Speck reviewed by friederikeFrom: German Cooking Today: The Original. (reviewed 1st October 2012)Grilling the oyster mushrooms (in the oven, in our case) didn't really bring out the best in them. Additionally, because of the bacon it wasn't possible... | |
Indonesian-Style Chicken Salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 1st October 2012)Crunchy, and with a whole spectrum of flavors. This was a salad to savor and its a recipe I will definitely try again.
The salad includes shredded chicken,... |