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Orange Tomato Jam with Smoked Paprika reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food In Jars (reviewed 16th September 2012)

Thick and smokey, sweet and tangy - this jam could be classified as a sweet BBQ sauce! Although the recipe calls for orange tomatoes (and that is what...
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Choclate Thumbprint Cookies reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 16th September 2012)

I baked these adorable cookies for a vegan potluck event and they were really fun to make. I actually didn't get to taste one, they were gone before I...
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Rainbow Tofu (Stir-Fried Tofu and Peppers) reviewed by Leeka

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 16th September 2012)

Very simple ingredients that I use often, tofu, peppers, soy, garlic, chile, hoisin, and ginger. Sometimes preparing them in a slightly different manner...
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Lemon chicken with white wine and parsley reviewed by wester

From: Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors (reviewed 15th September 2012)

This was lovely, with a good crisp crust and a lovely lemony sauce. The cooking time seems quite short, but with the cutlets really thin, and the chicken...
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Gelato di Mirtilli / Blueberry Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Gelati d'Italia (reviewed 15th September 2012)

Absolutely fabulous! It's not very difficult, with or without ice cream machine, and it's incredibly delicious! I wonder whether you can also make this...
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Sizzling Rice Cake with Shrimps (鍋粑蝦仁, guō bā xiārén) reviewed by friederike

From: Rice: Traditional Chinese Cooking (reviewed 15th September 2012)

We made this dish last week, and to my surprise it was the first dish from this series of books that really was a disappointment. The rice cakes were...
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Sizzling Rice Cake with Shrimps (鍋粑蝦仁, guō bā xiārén) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 15th September 2012)

We made this dish last week, and to my surprise it was the first dish from this series of books that really was a disappointment. The rice cakes were...
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Char-grilled Pork Chops with Herbs reviewed by friederike

From: Caribbean Cooking ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 15th September 2012)

It smelled wonderful when we put the pork chops in the pan, but unfortunately, very little of that smell translated into flavour. I tasted some garlic,...
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Dimply Plum Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 14th September 2012)

This is one of my favourite cake recipes for a fruit-topped coffee cake for a number of reasons: it’s made with brown sugar so has a lovely caramel flavour...
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Tamale Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Laurel's Kitchen: A Handbook for Vegetarian Cookery and Nutrition (reviewed 14th September 2012)

This is an old favorite; ran across it again recently and thought it's time to make it again. Used black beans this time (instead of pinto or kidney),...
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Bruschetta with Mushroom Topping reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 14th September 2012)

The mushroom is front and centre in this ragu that’s flavoured with tomatoes, onions and garlic. The flavour was quite nice but it did need a little...
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Microwave Polenta reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 14th September 2012)

I don’t think I’ve ever cooked anything in my microwave but the promise of a 14-minute polenta certainly made me want to try. It worked! There was...
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Teriyaki Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th September 2012)

Simple to make with common ingredients, this is good brushed on chicken or fish before grilling.
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Asparagus and Cheese Souffle reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 14th September 2012)

Not strictly a souffle since the eggs are not separated. More like a quiche without the crust. Cooking time is over 1 hour so save this one for Sunday...
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seared sesame-crusted tuna reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food.com (reviewed 14th September 2012)

Simplicity itself... Pieces of tuna are rolled in toasted sesame seeds (I used a combination of white and black), and seared over high heat. Instead...
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Yellow Tomato and Basil Jam reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food In Jars (reviewed 14th September 2012)

Sweet, a great tomato flavor, and with a bold basil base note. The perfect trifecta. Its that time of year - every night I'm roasting or freezing or...
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Fennel, Cherry Tomato and Crumble Gratin reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 13th September 2012)

This was surprisingly delicious! I was quite wary of using this sweet crumble in what should be a savoury dish but it worked. The fennel, baked in a little...
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Lentil "Meatballs" in Lemon Pesto reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 13th September 2012)

I made the meatballs, but served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce. To make them gluten-free, I substituted 2/3 cup of oatmeal (pulsed in my food...
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Tom's Brick Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pan in Your Kitchen (reviewed 12th September 2012)

A pretty darn good way to cook a chickie. The spices could be anything you prefer, although there's nothing wrong with the rosemary/thyme/oregano mix prescribed....
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Pear and Amaretto Crumble Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 12th September 2012)

This cake screams autumn with its spices, pears, apples, walnuts….. Like some of the savoury recipes in this book, the ingredient list is long and you...
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Uighur Nan with Cumin and Onion reviewed by Zosia

From: Flatbreads & Flavors (reviewed 12th September 2012)

This was an easy-to-make flatbread topped with cumin and green onions. It’s a lean dough that’s very easy to work with as long as you allow time for...
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Red Lentil Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 12th September 2012)

A lightly spiced tomato-based soup that makes use of very basic pantry items. The recipe calls for a hot curry powder, which I used, but the quantity...
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Miso Tahini Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 12th September 2012)

It grows on you. When I first tasted it, I thought it was a 1-star recipe for sure. Then when I dipped some cucumber pieces into it, I thought, well,...
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Mrs. Herb Hoover's Chicken Biscuit Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Death Takes the Cake (Della Cooks Mystery) (reviewed 11th September 2012)

This is a really good chicken pie. At first I though there was going to be way to much juice after cooking the chicken and veggies and before adding the...
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tarka dhal reviewed by soupereasy

From: I [Symbol of a Heart] Curry: The Best Indian Curries You'll Ever Cook (reviewed 11th September 2012)

This was quite amazing. The dhal was the lentil curry. The tarka was the condiment to add the kick of fresh herbs into the dahl. The only thing I noticed...
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tangy chickpea curry reviewed by soupereasy

From: I [Symbol of a Heart] Curry: The Best Indian Curries You'll Ever Cook (reviewed 11th September 2012)

As a newcomer to cooking Indian food, this book has pointed me in the right direction. This chickpea curry was just a mouthful of flavour. Hits of heat...
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Chorizo and chicken stew with avocado crema reviewed by soupereasy

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 11th September 2012)

This soup was a delight! A lot of flavour going on and then polished with the dollop of avocado crema. This one will become a staple.
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Roasted red pepper puree with spicy corn salsa reviewed by soupereasy

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 11th September 2012)

A lovely soup and easy. Another mostly pantry item soup. Just picked up a couple ears of fresh corn on the way home. Salsa was really great and can stand...
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Tuscan farro soup with white beans, tomatoes and basil reviewed by soupereasy

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 11th September 2012)

A very tasty way to get grains and legumes into ones diet. Easy to put together with ingredients commonly on hand. Made a wonderful dinner with a crusty...
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Peanut Butter Cookies with Milk Chocolate Chunks reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 11th September 2012)

These cookies might be an all-time favorite for those who enjoy a little extra salt in desserts. They rate a perfect 5 for texture, baking up crispy on...
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Grilled Haloumi Salad with Herb Dressing / Salade van gegrilde haloumi met kruidendressing reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 11th September 2012)

The haloumi didn't really work. We cut it into 1cm thick slices, as instructed; yet by the time one side was grilled, the other had already cooled of....
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Baked Feta with Thyme reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 11th September 2012)

Good & simple. I put it in the oven for twice as long as the book says and it still was hardly colored, so I suppose baking longer and/or at higher...
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Fresh Corn Polenta with Roasted Ratatouille and Ricotta reviewed by megaelim

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 11th September 2012)

I happened to have exactly the vegetables needed to make this in my last CSA box (which matched pretty perfectly to the September placement in the book)....
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Simple Apple Nut Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Apple Lover's Cookbook (reviewed 11th September 2012)

I had some apples that needed using up and had all the other ingredients on hand so decided this was the recipe to try. I'm happy I did as it's very good....
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Double Chocolate Banana Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Fresh from the Hearth: 100 Healthy, Heartwarming Recipes for Quick Breads, Muffins, and Coffee Cakes (reviewed 11th September 2012)

Different twist on the banana muffin with the addition of mini chocolate chips and cocoa powder. It also has walnuts. Great use of those over ripe bananas...
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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Lilly Wallace New American Cook Book (reviewed 11th September 2012)

This is the same delicious Sweet Potato Pie my family has made for years from this cookbook but has pecans added to the mix. It's great for the ones in...
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Sweet Potato Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Lilly Wallace New American Cook Book (reviewed 11th September 2012)

This is one of the sweet potato pies that we've made in my family ever since I can remember for Thanksgiving and sometimes again at Christmas. The other...
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White Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Lilly Wallace New American Cook Book (reviewed 11th September 2012)

This is a very easy white sauce consisting of milk, butter and flour. The recipe gives measurements for making the sauce thin, medium thin, medium and...
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Stewed Corn reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Lilly Wallace New American Cook Book (reviewed 11th September 2012)

Simple way to cook corn that is just from the cob. You just add enough water to cover the pan and a little butter and seasoning with salt and pepper. ...
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Creamed Corn reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Lilly Wallace New American Cook Book (reviewed 11th September 2012)

I've eaten creamed corn all my life but never made it by myself. My Mom always made it. Since my Mom is no longer able to cook and can't remember how she...
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Berry Cheesecake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 11th September 2012)

A very rich but not overly sweet, baked cheesecake. I made a blueberry topping instead of the mixed berry one and it was superb :)
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Chicken with Walnut Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: World Food Greece (World Food Series) (reviewed 10th September 2012)

You grind walnuts and garlic and add it to Greek yogurt and the pan juices of the pan fried then braised chicken. This is an amazingly delicious dish....
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Braised Okra with Tomatoes reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: World Food Greece (World Food Series) (reviewed 10th September 2012)

I was so hungry for okra and this really hit the spot. I lucky to find some nice fresh okra. You carefully trim it and then pour vinegar over it and let...
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Yoghurt Lemon Ice Cream / Joghurt Zitronen Eis reviewed by friederike

From: Ice Cream: The Perfect Weekend Treat (reviewed 10th September 2012)

We actually chose this recipe as it seemed to be the only one not containing any eggs (or parts of) nor any mascarpone (raw cheese - although that probably...
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Saffron Cauliflower reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Very delicious! It hasn't quite reached the glorious heights of Mark Bittman's Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins and Vinaigrette, but still it's really...
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 10th September 2012)

The authors describe this as a “scone/cookie hybrid”; it does taste like a peanut butter-chocolate chip cookie, and a good one at that, but with the...
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Frozen Banana Smoothie reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are best – bananas and milk come together to make a cool, creamy concoction with a milkshake-like consistency...
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Malted Madeleines reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Pretty little shell-shaped sponge cakes with a nutty, milk chocolate flavour. The batter comes together much like a sponge cake batter and though it takes...
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Grilled Pacific Halibut with Mango Salsa reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Mango + grilled fish = delicious. The simple salsa, made primarily of mango with a little bit of heat from a chile and some crunch provided by jicama...
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Basic chicken stock reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Very long very slow simmering makes very flavorful stock. If you want to simmer overnight like I did, make sure you add enough water and use a real low...
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Roast chicken with crispy potatoes reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Easy, easy, easy. Just plop a chicken and potatoes in the oven together, and everything comes out just right. Lovely chicken, wonderful potatoes. I used...
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Caramelised onion and parsley frittata reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 10th September 2012)

These are the recipes I love Nigel Slater for. Simple ingredients, easy to cook, and incredibly tasty. Of course onions won't caramelize in the 15 minutes...
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Cocoa reviewed by kalamansi

From: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch -- Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Applesauce Muffins reviewed by kalamansi

From: Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Lime Sauce reviewed by kalamansi

From: How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 9th September 2012)

Stuffed Date Bars reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Better homes and gardens homemade cookies cook book (reviewed 9th September 2012)

These rich bar cookies each have a whole date stuffed with a whole (small) pecan. This was a most unusual recipe and fun to make. But it took a long time...
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Monkey Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget (reviewed 9th September 2012)

This is a very good plain monkey bread. I prefer mine with nuts and sometimes raisins. But if you just want a sticky, not overly sweet breakfast treat,...
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Beef and Vegetable Stew reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 9th September 2012)

This seemed like a fairly straightforward beef stew recipe with 1 cup dry red wine and a can of tomatoes. But it turned out too sour. Next time I would...
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Austin-Style Brunch: Greens and Eggs Migas reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 9th September 2012)

A very pleasant fry-up of eggs, onions, and tortilla chips. The technique of adding the eggs to the hot onions (and then topping with cheese) makes this...
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Coffee - Chemex Method reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 9th September 2012)

I use a chemex coffee maker, but am somewhat haphazard in my method. I remembered Andrew saying that he weighs out his coffee, and so this set of instructions...
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Mackerel with tomatoes and pepper sauce reviewed by wester

From: The Seafood Cookbook: Classic to Contemporary (reviewed 9th September 2012)

Nice, easy, and very forgettable.
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Sweet Honey Cornbread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Everyday Dutch Oven (reviewed 9th September 2012)

We prepared this cornbread in Mill Creek Canyon at a picnic-bbq meeting of our cooking club. This produced a moist and flavorful cornbread. Its pretty...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 8th September 2012)

These are delicious cookies. Not sure what the hot water and baking soda do for the cookies as they taste similar to many other peanut butter cookies with...
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Baked Orzo with Eggplant and Mozzarella reviewed by Zosia

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th September 2012)

Easy dish to put together with wonderful Mediterranean flavours. There’s a little prep work involved as the vegetables need to be sautéed first (and...
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Lentil Soup with Chipotle Yogurt reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 8th September 2012)

This is a nice twist on a simple lentil soup. I like the addition of fennel, and I might even add a bit more the next time around. The recipe says that...
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Vietnamese Egg Soda reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 8th September 2012)

Surprisingly Good! So simple: an egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk are mixed together, and then club soda is added. The result is milky, somewhat...
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Curried Ground Beef and Rice reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 8th September 2012)

This was a nice one pot meal with the rice thrown right in. I cut back on the curry powder, but added extra apple (large apples) and mango chutney (to...
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Fisherman’s Stew reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 8th September 2012)

I usually cringe at the idea of cooking seafood in the slow cooker, but this is another recipe that has a short cook time. I used salmon for the fish and...
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Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 8th September 2012)

This is one of the best tasting angel food cakes I’ve ever had, all because of the addition of a lime juice syrup. The cake is subtly flavoured with...
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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Garlic and Mustard reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th September 2012)

The classic combination of Dijon mustard, garlic and rosemary that marries so well with lamb is used as an overnight marinade, imparting huge flavour and...
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Grilled Zucchini and Feta Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 8th September 2012)

Very simple salad made of grilled zucchini dressed with lemon juice, zest and olive oil and topped with feta. The key is to barely cook the zucchini –...
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Green Beans with Mustard Oil and Black Mustard Seeds reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 8th September 2012)

Mustard oil scares me. Scared me enough to go out and find it, and try it. Did you know its illegal to sell for consumption? Nevertheless, my local...
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Pork and Squash Stew reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 7th September 2012)

This flavorful stew is made with lean pork and is good with either the squash or with a substitution of sweet potato. It is somewhat sweet with raisins...
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Swiss Steak with Baby Onions reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 7th September 2012)

The most difficult part of this recipe is finding the 3 packages of Hunter sauce mix (they suggest Knorr) which is the basis for the rich and distinctive...
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Individual Apple Pies / Appeltaart in een bakje reviewed by friederike

From: Appeltaart (reviewed 7th September 2012)

So-so, for 3 reasons: 1. Even after being in the fridge for more than 30 minutes, the dough was far too soft to roll it out properly. I had the idea that...
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Crème Fraîche Ice Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 7th September 2012)

This ice cream reminded me of eating cheesecake; like a good cheesecake, it was smooth, creamy, lightly sweetened and just a little tangy. It was also...
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Simple Berry Tart reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 7th September 2012)

This is a super-simple dessert that even a baking novice like me can make very easily. It can use fresh or frozen berries, whatever kind you have. Top...
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Layered Vegetable Gratin reviewed by sturlington

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 7th September 2012)

Easy, summery, absolutely delicious. I added some Parmesan and broiled during the last 5 minutes to put a little "gratin" in my gratin. This also tastes...
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Five-Minute Drizzle Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 7th September 2012)

A basic sauce that is easy to make and appropriate in many different applications. Besides a drizzle sauce, it can be used as a dipping sauce or a marinade....
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Grilled or Broiled Chicken with Provencal Flavors reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 7th September 2012)

I always forget that broiling chicken dirties my oven and sets off the smoke detector. This is a better recipe for grilling, but for that, it works very...
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Red Cooked Ribs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 7th September 2012)

This is a really excellent use of cheap country pork ribs with hoisin sauce, soy sherry, ginger: the usual Chinese spices, but also a nice sweetness from...
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Barbequed Country Ribs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 7th September 2012)

A reasonable slowcooker rib recipe that uses a cheap cut of meat. I don’t find it possible to trim the fat as they suggest. Instead after cooking and...
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Honey Banana Poppy Seed Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 6th September 2012)

So easy to throw together and quite delicious. The poppy seeds add a lovely crunch; the honey adds a subtle richness to this very moist bread.
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Brown Butter Snickerdoodles reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 6th September 2012)

Crispy, crackly crust, chewy interior, this snickerdoodle is definitely a cinnamon-lover’s dream cookie and with the added nuttiness from the brown butter,...
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Koftit Ferakh (Chicken balls) reviewed by wester

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 6th September 2012)

I thought these were a nice variation on meatballs, and a good use of leftover chicken. I think I chopped my pistachios a bit too fine though - there...
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Filets de macqereau à la batelière reviewed by wester

From: Madame Prunier's fish cook book; (reviewed 6th September 2012)

In case you thought mackerel with salsa verde was pretty trendy - this cookbook from 1938 features it already. The recipe is short (as all recipes in this...
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Green Bean Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Fried Almonds reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th September 2012)

I made this recipe to use up a batch of pickled onions I had made for another recipe. The salad was fine, but not special. I don't know if I would make...
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Green Pea Pilaf (Matar Pulao) reviewed by kaye16

From: Indian Regional Classics: Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Home Cooking (reviewed 5th September 2012)

A fairly standard pilaf with peas. An unusual (for me) cooking technique for the rice, first simmered lid ajar, then cooked very slowly covered. Worked...
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Pan-Roasted Green Beans with Five Spices reviewed by kaye16

From: Indian Regional Classics: Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Home Cooking (reviewed 5th September 2012)

Good, but I think I prefer the similar-ish recipe in Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen, Tangy green beans with ajwain and ginger. Sahni's recipe adds lemon...
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Turkey and Sweetcorn Meatballs with Roast Pepper Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 5th September 2012)

This was an excellent meatball dish – savoury bites of turkey with a sweet-sour sauce. The meatball mixture comes together quickly after the corn niblets...
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Part Butter?Part Shortening Easy Pie Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Pie It Forward: Pies, Tarts, Tortes, Galettes, and Other Pastries Reinvented (reviewed 5th September 2012)

This crust was easy to work with, flakey, tender and buttery-delicious. I used it for both sweet (lemon curd and strawberry) and savory pies, as well...
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Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomato reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 5th September 2012)

Like so many recipes in this book this was very good! I did add an extra clove of garlic. Have also used this marinade on fresh goat cheese.
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Merluza a la Sidra / Hake with Cider reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Spain (reviewed 5th September 2012)

So-so. While DH definitely wasn't enthousiast, I did see it's shortcomings, but I could also imagine that if I were served this in a cheap little restaurant...
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Zarangollo Murciano / Murcian Zucchini Stew reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Spain (reviewed 5th September 2012)

A very nice, very simple dish. Watch out, don't let the zucchini/courgettes cook for too long! We served them alongside Hake with Cider, and this combination...
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Hard Boiled Eggs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 5th September 2012)

These directions tell you exactly how long to hold your eggs after the water has come to a boil and been turned off. I often have to make 144 hard boiled...
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Shitake Mushroom & Lentil Asian Tacos reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 5th September 2012)

Yum! These tacos are so delicious. The sauce is a bit on the garlicky side, so next time I might cut back to one or two cloves of garlic. The coconut oil...
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Flash-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by friederike

From: Essentials of Roasting: Recipes and Techniques for Delicious Oven-Cooked Meals (Williams-Sonoma Essentials) (reviewed 4th September 2012)

Not my type of food. A lot of roasted tomato recipes add a splash of balsamic vinegar, so I'm not really sure where this recipe went wrong, but I had...
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Prosciutto, Provolone and Sage reviewed by friederike

From: Essentials of Roasting: Recipes and Techniques for Delicious Oven-Cooked Meals (Williams-Sonoma Essentials) (reviewed 4th September 2012)

Nah. This was just weird. The peppers made it quite sweet, something not even the bacon could counteract. We didn't have provolone, so we used mozzarella,...
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Escarole and Bean Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 4th September 2012)

Giada says this is probably one of the fastest soups you’ll ever make and she wasn’t wrong….a few minutes spent sautéing garlic and escarole and...
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Salt-Roasted Peanuts reviewed by Zosia

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 4th September 2012)

Salty-sweet candied peanuts that don’t involve boiling sugar and a candy thermometer… These are as simple to make as roasting raw peanuts tossed with...
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