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Chicken-flavoured Bok Choi (雞油菜心, jīyóu càixīn​) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 26th August 2012)

Slightly boring. I didn't taste any chicken at all. We only had half the bok choi needed, which isn't a problem as we we're planning to have the other...
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Stir-fried Fillet of Beef with Mango (芒果牛肉, mángguǒ niú​ròu​) reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 26th August 2012)

I wasn't really impressed. The ingredients didn't really come together as a dish (yes, this statement keeps lingering around, even though we haven't seen...
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Skillet Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Real Grilling (reviewed 26th August 2012)

Excellent. We did overcook it slightly on the grill but we just need to get better at grill baking! Served it to a group of 5 and everyone loved it.
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Hot Ham and Cheese Egg Rolls reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 26th August 2012)

Simple to make -- the hardest part was rolling the omelet. Also fast, so this could be a weekday breakfast. The recipe is adaptable. I used prosciutto,...
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Summer Vegetable Gratin reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th August 2012)

This one takes some prep time, but in the end it’s worth it. Next time I would peel the tomatoes instead of the bell peppers. A 9-by-13-inch baking dish...
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Southwestern Black Bean Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Cook's Country Best Potluck Recipes (reviewed 26th August 2012)

This is an amazing main dish salad for summer. I doubled this recipe and it make the perfect amount for a crowd. It is beautiful as well as tasty with...
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Caipirinha Origin, History And The Best Caipirinha Recipe reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Caipirinha Recipe (reviewed 26th August 2012)

I like this recipe because it uses superfine sugar which goes into solution easier than regular or natural sugar used in other recipes. This recipe also...
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Blueberry and Cream Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 26th August 2012)

A great example of what Christina Tosi does best - taking a familiar flavor (blueberry muffins) and transforming it into an unexpected treat. I really...
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Corn Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 25th August 2012)

Super! Very close to the ones served at Momofuku Milk Bar in NYC. I have been trying to recreate these cookies for a couple years before finally getting...
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Grated Carrot Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Once Upon a Chef (reviewed 25th August 2012)

Best grated carrot salad I every had and I have tried a few. No dried fruit or other solid ingredient is added and the dressing is just oil, mustard, lemon...
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Roasted Strawberry & Buttermilk Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 25th August 2012)

As usual Jeni's ice cream's do not disappoint. I held out on the last star only because the strawberry was a bit too weak in this recipe. The texture...
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Stewed Navy Beans reviewed by hipcook

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 25th August 2012)

Straightforward to be sure, but a satisfying base for plenty of experiments. Alone, they'd work as a side dish. Pepin himself suggests that you could add...
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Lazy Cat's Lasagna reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield (reviewed 25th August 2012)

This is a meatless version of no-boil lasagna made with regular type noodles and spahgetti sauce. It was a great way to cook lasagna with my son and if...
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Shrimp Hot Brown reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook: Recipes and Reflections from FORREST GUMP (reviewed 25th August 2012)

This was a fairly quick and easy, oven-baked shrimp toast covered with a milk sauce and intriguingly cover with cheese, tomato slices and after baking,...
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French Beans and Mangetout with Hazelnut and Orange reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 25th August 2012)

Green beans, hazelnuts and orange….some of my favourite foods combined in 1 dish. There’s not much work involved in creating this dish: blanching...
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Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 25th August 2012)

Most of my banana muffin and bread recipes call for 3 bananas, so when I found myself with 4 particularly sad looking ones that needed to be used, I turned...
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Brown Butter Peach Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 25th August 2012)

Whew! I'm glad these came out so well because it was quit a process! Several components and chilling times which can be done over the course of a couple...
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Clara's Chocolate Torte reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget (reviewed 25th August 2012)

The base of the cake has dates softened in boiling water which adds to the moistness. It is topped with walnuts and chocolate chips. It tastes as delicious...
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Tomato Cobbler with Cheesy Topping reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 25th August 2012)

I was interested to try this well-liked recipe when I had an over abundance of tomatoes. It was good, but would have probably been better if I had cooked...
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Hawaian Strawberry Dump Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: 30 Delicious Dump Cake Recipes (reviewed 25th August 2012)

This was another well received pot luck dessert. I used a 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple instead of the 15 oz can called for and just did not use all...
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Chilled Tomato Soup with Pepper & Avocado Bruschetta reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 25th August 2012)

I seem never to have a bad experience with David Tanis recipes. This recipe appeared in last week's food section along with an article about the banner...
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Blueberry Crumble Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 24th August 2012)

Moist and tasty blueberry-lemon muffins packed full of fresh fruit. The recipe uses the standard method of folding wet and dry ingredients to make the...
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Snozzcumbers (from The BFG) reviewed by wester

From: Revolting Recipes (Red Fox Picture Book) (reviewed 24th August 2012)

An "icky" treat for the children.
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Zucchini and Orange Marmalade Tea Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Tartine (reviewed 24th August 2012)

This is so easy to put together by hand that it seems silly to use a mixer. Wet mixed in a bowl then added to dry mixed in another bowl. The marmalade/zucchini...
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Cream cheese and celery salad reviewed by wester

From: Book of Middle Eastern Food (reviewed 23rd August 2012)

Boring. Won't make this again.
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Parmesan Breaded Scallops with Lemon Garnish reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Big Book of Grilling (reviewed 23rd August 2012)

These were VERY easy and absolutely delicious.
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Green Bean Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Fried Almonds reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

This was slightly disappointing. I can see these flavors could be brilliant together, but somehow it didn't work. It does still feel like it could be brilliant...
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Grilled Salmon & Zucchini with Red Pepper Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

Another quick, easy, and tasty one from Eating Well. I've made similar sauces, but this one also contained tomatoes and sliced, toasted almonds. Very nice....
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Courgettesoep reviewed by wester

From: Koken met Sylvia Witteman : De beste recepten & een beginselverklaring (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

Recipe in Dutch. A very simple soup. The kids love it, as she says. Great when you have a glut of zuccini.
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Caramel Corn with Salted Peanuts reviewed by jenncc

From: Orangette (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

I'm addicted! This stuff is terrific. I have used 1/4 cup Mexican Brown sugar (piloncillo) and 3/4 cup regular brown sugar. The piloncillo adds a molasses-ish...
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Lamb with Prunes, Chili, Cilantro, and Spice Mix reviewed by jenncc

From: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

This was hearty and flavorful. There was sweet, spicy, tangy in every bite! I subbed plums for the prunes which I thought may have been too sweet for...
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Fiesta Corn Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Savory Sweet Life: 100 Simply Delicious Recipes for Every Family Occasion (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

This was perfect for a summer salad - light, refreshing and easy! Used Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn for a little extra flavor and a bit more lime...
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Coconut Chicken Tenders reviewed by jenncc

From: Savory Sweet Life: 100 Simply Delicious Recipes for Every Family Occasion (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

These are delicious! Crispy outside, moist and juicy inside. Despite the sweetened coconut and the condensed milk, these had just a touch of sweetness....
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Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

This recipe resulted in a very juicy, flavourful roasted loin of pork. I was organized enough to prepare this the night before it was needed so the flavours...
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Roasted Fennel with Parmesan reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

Very simple preparation – olive oil, salt, pepper and grated parmesan – but the resulting flavour of the sweet caramelized fennel topped with the salty...
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Marinated Romano Peppers with Buffalo Mozzarella reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

Easy and really delicious. The marinade for the roasted peppers is a little non-traditional in that it’s made with the rather assertive cider vinegar...
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Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce (魚香茄子, yúxiāngqiézi) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 21st August 2012)

Quite nice, but not as exciting as the recipes we're used to. We made some changes, such as substituting sha cha sauce for hot bean paste, and omitting...
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Braised Spare Ribs with Black Beans / Geschmorte Rippchen mit fermentierten schwarzen Bohnen (豆豉排骨, dòuchǐ páigǔ) reviewed by friederike

From: Die chinesische Küche (reviewed 21st August 2012)

Quite nice, but just as with the Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce we served tonight, it wasn't as exciting as the recipes we're used to. Furthermore, the...
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Zucchini and Chickpea Tagine reviewed by kaye16

From: Herbivoracious (reviewed 21st August 2012)

On the perpetual summer quest to use up the garden zucchini bounty, I latched onto this recipe when it showed up in my inbox. I made a half recipe, a nice...
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Fudge Brownies reviewed by BethNH

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st August 2012)

Good but not great. Definitely won't end my search for the perfect brownie. Not fudgy enough. The chocolate chips stayed too firm. No shiny top. Good...
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Dan’s Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 21st August 2012)

I made this one for my daughter and I since we love trying new mac and cheese recipes. I love to add tomatoes to my mac and cheese but have never added...
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The Vintner’s Wife’s Pork Chops reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 21st August 2012)

I made a half recipe of this for hubby, son and I. Son and I really enjoyed them, hubby said just OK for him. I was really surprised at how much flavor...
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Korean Steak reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 20th August 2012)

I did a half recipe for my son-in-law and myself, since my daughter doesn’t eat red meat. This is a delicious way to marinate steak. I wasn’t sure...
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Chocolate Pizza reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 20th August 2012)

Fun and easy idea for kids of all ages! The recipe calls for homemade or store bought pizza dough…because this needs to be shaped and fully baked before...
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Food Processor Whole Wheat Pizza Dough reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 20th August 2012)

This recipe comes together quickly in the food processor and requires just a few minutes of kneading afterwards. I didn’t have stone-ground whole wheat...
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Easy Cheese and Bean Rounds reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 19th August 2012)

A take on traditional pupusas, flatbreads made of fresh masa filled with melted cheese. The masa ingredients, which included puréed, cooked white beans,...
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Middle Eastern Chickpea Platter reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 19th August 2012)

A really nice dinner for a hot summer day, ready in about 20 minutes. The only cooking required is to sauté some chopped eggplant and garlic. The rest...
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Aunt Peggy’s Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Paula Deen (reviewed 19th August 2012)

I've made similar salads but they use more oil, vinegar and often sugar. This one was perfect with only one tablespoon each of olive oil and vinegar along...
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Choclate Buttercream Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This was a delicious and moist brownie that would be good even without frosting. Since I didn't have Ovaltine powder for the frosting called for in this...
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This frosting is super creamy and has a luxurious feel on the tongue from the cream cheese. It doesn't taste overly sweet even using confectioners sugar....
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Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th August 2012)

Everyone loved these except son who doesn't thing bacon belongs in cookies. Daughter said she couldn't really tell it was bacon if I hadn't told her. We...
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Baked Coffee Cake French Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This was good but hubby didn't care for it and son said just ok. Both son and I liked the crunchy parts better than the ones that were a bit on the wet...
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Strawberry cheesecakes reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This is a very nice low fat dessert which is good for dinner parties. It was easy to prepare a few hours in advance and let it chill in the fridge until...
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Cockeyed Cake reviewed by kalamansi

From: The I Hate to Cook Book (reviewed 19th August 2012)

I wouldn't say this is an amazing cake, but it's good; it tastes simple rather than decadent. The taste payoff does exceed the simple ingredient list,...
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Lemon Meringue Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 19th August 2012)

A two layered bar cookies -- rich buttery bottom (with lemon zest) and meringue (with lemon juice) on top. The bottom is quite crumbly, but only the...
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Dark and Stormy reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This might be my favorite summer drink - barely edging out the gin & tonic. A dark and stormy is very simple - dark rum, ginger beer, and lime. But...
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Crumble reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

This is one of my to-go-recipes for crumble - the other one being a crumble for traditional German fruit cakes. I used this crumble for the Fennel, Cherry...
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Beetroot Ravioli / Casunziei reviewed by friederike

From: The Art of Pasta (reviewed 18th August 2012)

It's very delicious, it's beautiful (though not as brilliant as theirs is - see photo, mine left, theirs right), but make sure you start early enough with...
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Crumble reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

Very basic mix of flour, sugar and butter that’s difficult to review! The proportion of ingredients results in a buttery, crunchy topping when baked...
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Mascarpone Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

Wonderful stuff! A rich, tangy cream topping made of lightly sweetened mascarpone cheese and crème fraîche that’s quite versatile as well…can be...
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Brioche Galette reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

Delicious combination of juicy summer fruits and tangy cream baked on a tender, buttery brioche base and topped with a golden almond crunch…. It starts...
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Brioche reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

The authors say that eating this bread fresh out of the oven is almost like eating air, that’s just how light and delicate it is. You would never suspect...
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Soy-braised Chicken Thighs with Star Anise & Orange Peel reviewed by aj12754

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2012)

This is a quick braise which makes it a nice choice for a weeknight. I used skinless and boneless chicken thighs since that is what was in the freezer,...
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Thon a la Provencale (Tuna or Swordfish Steaks with Wine, Tomatoes, and Herbs) reviewed by aj12754

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 18th August 2012)

For me, the lovely sauce with that last hit of butter is the show here, even though it was a pantry meal night for us and I was using canned tomatoes and...
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Lemon Soufflé Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2012)

A lighter version of lemon pudding cake - with 2 eggs, skim milk, and only 170 calories per serving. The egg whites are beaten and folded in, and the...
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Pasta al Cavolfiore reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

Surprisingly delicious! A simple dish - pasta with cauliflower and puréed tomatoes. It was well flavored (garlic, bay leaf, basil, lots of salt), light,...
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Potage Parmentier (Leek and Potato Soup) reviewed by aj12754

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 18th August 2012)

One of my favorite soups -- just lovely. I know I should cut back but I do love that hit of butter swirled in at the end.
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Potage Parmentier (Leek and Potato Soup) reviewed by kateq

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 17th August 2012)

This is magical--it has 6 ingredients--one of which is water--and the result is this extraordinary, rich flavorful soup. And I leave off one ingredient...
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Red Lentils with Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 17th August 2012)

A very nice dinner, and nothing special in the way of ingredients -- all stuff we usually have on hand. Easy to assemble the zucchini part while the the...
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Carrot Pilaf reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 17th August 2012)

Tasty and pretty. A bit sweet because of the carrots, but a nice alternative to the raita recipe I usually use. A half recipe would probably serve three...
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Benarasi cauliflower (Benarasi gobi) reviewed by wester

From: Vegetables (Good Cook) (reviewed 17th August 2012)

The spices were very nice. I'm not sure about the technique, I think that with a bit of tweaking it could be simpler, tastier, or both. I would also have...
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Southwest Breakfast Bites reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 17th August 2012)

Another good variation of baked eggs in a muffin tin. This one incorporates sausage, cheese and lots of veggies.
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Popcorn 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 17th August 2012)

I feel a little silly reviewing a recipe for popcorn of all things, but stovetop popcorn has been my favorite new/rediscovered thing of late. After I...
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Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th August 2012)

Although this was good my family prefers banana pudding with whole wafers and not crushed. We also don't care for whipped cream on our banana pudding....
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Orzo with Roasted Vegetables reviewed by leene101

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 16th August 2012)

I made this recipe last night. Since I am on a lower fat diet, I cut the oil and lemon juice in the dressing to 1/4 cup each. I left out the cheese...
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Potage Parmentier (Leek and Potato Soup) reviewed by Zosia

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 15th August 2012)

One of the simplest of soups to make, yet so very tasty. I stuck to the master recipe when it came to the ingredients and used only leeks and potatoes...
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Pêches Cardinal reviewed by Zosia

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Beautifully poached fresh peaches served with raspberry sauce. A light and refreshing end to the meal I prepared to honour what would have been Julia Child’s...
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Moules à la Marinière I (Mussels Steamed in Wine) reviewed by Zosia

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Tender mussels in a wine-based broth flavoured with shallots, herbs, and the mussel liquor, of course. Easy and delicious, it was on the table in less...
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Tomates à la Provençale (Tomatoes Stuffed with Breadcrumbs, Herbs and Garlic) reviewed by Zosia

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Juicy, sweet, garden-fresh tomatoes filled with an herby breadcrumb stuffing baked just until tender…. I used small tomatoes so instead of cutting them...
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Watermelon Sorbetto reviewed by lkloda

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Home-style meatballs (albóndigas caseras) reviewed by wester

From: Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Meatballs flavored with nutmeg and garlic and stewed with some vegetables and a splash of wine. This recipe does not look spectacular, but boy, is it delicious....
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Medea Walker's spinach with yoghurt (burani-ey-esfinay) reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 15th August 2012)

A bit like zaziki, but with spinach instead of cucumber. Nice but not spectacular. I used natural yogurt instead of Greek, and I already found it a bit...
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Summer Pasta with Tomatoes and Chickpeas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Quick, easy, and very seasonal. A raw tomato sauces is prepared first by chopping tomatoes, basil, and garlic, and adding balsamic vinegar and olive oil,...
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Pecan Sticky Buns reviewed by kateq

From: Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers (reviewed 15th August 2012)

These are the best sticky buns there are. I make them at Christmas and made them today for Julia Child's 100th Birthday. I don't make them more often...
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Brioche Dough reviewed by kateq

From: Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers (reviewed 15th August 2012)

This is purported to be Julia's favorite recipe--it's certainly one of mine. The dough that results from this is rich and supple and beautiful and a pleasure...
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Gâteau au Citron reviewed by windingpath

From: Orangette (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Cherry Almond Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Classic Cakes (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Turkey Cheddar Sandwiches with Honey Mustard reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This was a very nice combination of flavours; the sweetened mustard balanced nicely with the sharp cheddar and both were good with the turkey. The tomato...
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Sweet Potato Loaf reviewed by Zosia

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This bread is so delicious, I actually cook sweet potatoes just to make it. It’s light and airy but has a tight, though soft, crumb that makes it perfect...
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Refried Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Toasting the chili and cumin in the oil before adding the mashed beans gives lots of flavor to these refried beans. Instead of using the pot of beans recipe...
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Quesadillas reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

There are two variations on the basic Quesadillas here and since I had some left over pintos I decided to make Quesadillas with Beans. I used Monterey...
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Quick Individual Omelets, Flat or Folded reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Sometimes I have a problem with I'm making omelets getting them to turn out right. These turned out great. I used the directions in this book for folding...
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Polenta with Oyster Mushrooms and Chipotles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This was fantastic. Just a bit spicy and delicious. Even my son who's not a bit polenta fan loved this one. I didn't have oyster mushrooms so I used a...
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Polenta reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

I love this method of cooking polenta in the oven. It's so easy and you don't have to continue stirring like with most polenta recipes. Just mix up the...
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Tomato and Bread Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This is a very good use of stale bread. I had some sourdough that I'd had for a few days and it was great in this salad. The hardest part is waiting for...
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Salsa Fresca reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This recipe is delicious and screams fresh and summer. It's a nice addition to a Mexican dish or anywhere you want to use some salsa. I've made it several...
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Buckwheat Crepes with Gruyere Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

I decided to try this filling since I had some Gruyere left over from another recipe that needed to be used. Son and I liked these but hubby didn't. I...
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Buckwheat Crepes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This batter is perfect. I whizzed it up in the food processor and placed in the fridge to rest and chill for two hours as suggested. I t poured and swirled...
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Single Girl Melty Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This recipe is very easy to make and makes one cake. I doubled the recipe for hubby and I and we both loved it. He couldn't figure out how I got chocolate...
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The Perfect Cup of Hot Chocolate reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This is a really good cup of hot chocolate. I don't really care for white chocolate that much but it's great in this with the addition of semi-sweet chocolate...
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