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Roasted Potatoes on the Grill reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th August 2012)

These were very good but I didn't enjoy them enough to make them again. Nothing wrong with the recipe or the taste I just find it easier to make them in...
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Clear-steamed Sea Bass reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 14th August 2012)

A very simple yet elegant dish! The balance of flavours was excellent, the fish was cooked just right, and it was easy and quick tp prepare! The only...
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Stir-fried Baby Bok Choi with Garlic (蒜茸炒沙白菜苗, suàn​róng chǎo shā báicàimiáo) reviewed by friederike

From: Cook Like a Master Chef - Tips for Kitchen Novice (reviewed 14th August 2012)

To my great surprise, the bok choi I was preparing worked out very well. To DH's great surprise, the Clear-steamed Sea Bass he prepared was even better. One...
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Tuna, Cannellini Bean, Red Onion and Tomato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Salt to Taste: The Key to Confident, Delicious Cooking (reviewed 14th August 2012)

A simple, classic salad, easy to make for a light lunch. Requires high-quality Italian tuna packed in olive oil to be truly flavorful. Try substituting...
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Racy Eggplant Omelets with Savory Red Chile reviewed by sturlington

From: Salsas That Cook : Using Classic Salsas To Enliven Our Favorite Dishes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

These were pretty messy, at least the way I made them. I am really starting to like the combination of soy sauce and chipotle, although I think I under-seasoned...
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Lamb and Apricot Tagine reviewed by digifish_books

From: AWW Pressure Cooking (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango reviewed by megaelim

From: Plenty (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Really great way to use eggplant if you're not into eggplant parmesan. The combo of flavors is really delicious - pretty much ideal summer food. The...
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Chocolate Fudge Cake reviewed by Zosia

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

A truly decadent layered flourless chocolate cake. The batter is very easy to put together and uses the technique of pouring boiling sugar syrup over...
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Marinated Turkey Breasts with Cumin, Coriander and White Wine reviewed by Zosia

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

An overnight soak in a marinade/brine results in juicy, roasted turkey flavoured with lemon and herbs. The marinade has a fairly long list of ingredients...
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Succotash with Fava Beans or Edamame reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 13th August 2012)

A wonderful way to experience sweet summer corn. This side dish is very quick and easy to prepare and I saved myself even more time by not blanching the...
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Plum Barbecue Sauce reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooking from the Heart: 100 Great American Chefs Share Recipes They Cherish (reviewed 13th August 2012)

This was a big hit in my house! I had to do a fair bit of improvising due to the lack of ingredients like tamarind sauce and plum vinegar at my local mega-mart,...
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John's Cure reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooking from the Heart: 100 Great American Chefs Share Recipes They Cherish (reviewed 13th August 2012)

Reasonably good cure. I used it on ribs and found it a bit too salty for my taste, but my family thought it was fine. Nothing revelatory here, but for...
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Baked Chicken Curry reviewed by digifish_books

From: Curry Easy (reviewed 13th August 2012)

Maple Basted Salmon reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cuisine at Home (reviewed 13th August 2012)

This recipe is super simple to make. We're not bourbon drinkers, but with this glaze, we can make an exception. The bourbon flavor is subtle, but gives...
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Rib-Eye alla Fiorentina with Pickled Orange Shallots reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cuisine at Home (reviewed 13th August 2012)

According to Cuisine at home, Bistecca alla Fiorentia is one of the most celebrated dishes in Tuscany. In doing a little bit of internet research, I see...
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Watermelon and Feta reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Wonderfully refreshing salad for a hot summer’s day. I didn’t measure the ingredients so my proportions may be off, just added the feta and basil...
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Classic Bolognese Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: The Art of Pasta (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Very nice! It was quite a lot of work (mainly prepping all the ingredients) and had to simmer for quite a while, so this isn't what you should plan for...
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Basic Pasta Dough reviewed by friederike

From: The Art of Pasta (reviewed 12th August 2012)

A few things were vague about the recipe, such as when to add the salt, or if you had to point the dough in a specific direction when rolling it out for...
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Sweet Peach Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I made these for Mom and I the other day with a nice ripe white peach from a local peach farm. We really enjoyed them. They look nice with the peach slices...
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Banana Rum Cake with Brown Butter Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I took one bite of this cake and all I could think of was Wow this is delicious. This cake is super moist from the buttermilk, rum and mashed banana and...
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Zucchini Ice Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavor of Italy (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I've made this twice now. The first time I grated the zucchini with my food processor, which resulted in quite large strands. Neither of us liked this...
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Zucchini-Lemon Sorbet reviewed by kaye16

From: All Recipes (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I liked this lots, my DH not so much -- he tends not to like lemony things. - The recipe calls for "2 zucchini", which is pretty vague. I used 350g (~3/4#)...
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Cold Zucchini and Corn Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Soups for All Seasons: Bountiful Vegetarian Soups (reviewed 12th August 2012)

A very good summer soup. - To the simmered soup, I added about 3/4 of the zucchini and the corn (rather than half of each as directed). I would do this...
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Mango Upside-Down Cake reviewed by tignor

From: Southern Living 2005 Annual Recipes: Every 2005 recipe -- Over 900! (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Sticky and sweet, cake is a bit too spongy but gets better as you eat it. Recommend not making this in a 9-inch pie pan (I didn't have a cake pan) as it...
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Savory Garlic Shrimp with Chiles, Tamarind, and Sesame Seeds reviewed by tignor

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 12th August 2012)

The recipe says "A quick glance at the ingredients here might make you wonder if the chilies and garlic are overpowering. However, a mouthful of this curry...
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Celery, Apple and Fennel Slaw reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Delightfully crunchy! I prepared this when visiting my mother, and not all ingredient were on hand. No celery - nor cider vinegar for the dressing. ...
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Lentil Soup reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: A Month in Marrakesh (reviewed 12th August 2012)

A good plain soup which made a large potful. I made it with water, not stock, and it still worked, which is always a good sign.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 11th August 2012)

These were good, but not amazing, especially given the amount of butter and chocolate that went into them! This is a rich chocolate brownie batter, with...
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Blackberry Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Muffins (Williams-Sonoma Collection (New York, N.Y.).) (reviewed 11th August 2012)

These muffins, with a few modifications, are fabulous. I took my cues from "Culinary Chronicles" and left the nuts out of the topping and used a cup of...
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Free-Form Fruit Galette reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Ontario peaches still abound; baking them inside a buttery pastry shell seemed the perfect way to enjoy them. Apart from the pastry – I used this recipe–...
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Quick Pastry reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 10th August 2012)

This is an excellent recipe that produces a crispy, flaky, buttery pastry. The ingredients are very basic…..flour (AP or pastry), butter, salt, water…..but...
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Marinated Rack of Lamb with Coriander and Honey reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Exceptionally delicious way to serve lamb. The rack is first separated into serving-sized portions and marinated overnight. The combination of marinade...
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Baked Artichoke and Broad Beans reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Wonderful combination of baked artichokes, and blanched broad beans and sweet green peas in a lemony dressing. I used small, fresh artichokes, though...
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Mixed Rolls reviewed by friederike

From: 100 Great Breads (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Unfortunately, the dough didn't rise properly - only when we placed the rolls in the warm oven at the very end. Try to prepare them early just in case...
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Nectarine and Tomato Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella reviewed by friederike

From: vegetarian (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Wow, unexpected! I really enjoyed this salad, which actually is a kind of elaborate Salad Caprese: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar,...
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Chicken Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Another burger recipe. The only real difference is the change in mayo, but the chipotle offers a nice alternative to jazz up a plain burger.
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Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 10th August 2012)

The recipe for making the burgers is very similar to my recipe for turkey burgers, except I add mayonnaise to the mix for added moisture and fat. I liked...
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Grilled salmon with roasted white corn salsa reviewed by soupereasy

From: From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine (reviewed 9th August 2012)

This recipe has 3 components, grilled salmon, roasted white corn salsa and warm basil cream. They come together for a glorious meal... and each of the...
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Chocolate and Black Pepper Goat Cheese Truffles reviewed by soupereasy

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 9th August 2012)

As I was given the recipe verbally, there may have been miscommunication. I found the goat cheese mixture far too soft to handle. Even after chilling there...
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Pan-seared Salmon with Sweet and Spicy Asian Glaze reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 9th August 2012)

This was very easy to make and it resulted in a tasty dish. I used siracha sauce instead of an actual chile, and the marinade had just enough heat. The...
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Chocolate and Black Pepper Goat Cheese Truffles reviewed by aj12754

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 9th August 2012)

After reading the review here at cookbooker, I knew I'd have to make this recipe ASAP, even though I'm not really a truffle lover. I'm so glad I did. LOVED...
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Banana Flapjacks reviewed by tazzypumpkin

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 9th August 2012)

Mine did not come out fluffy at all. They came out dense and flat. I am attributing this to the fact that I probably had too much banana (I used 2 large...
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Fried Shrimp Rolls reviewed by BethNH

From: Dinner: A Love Story (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Seriously delicious! I don't know why I've never made fried shrimp at home before. This was super easy and very affordable. I could feed my entire family...
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Chocolate Amaretti Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Quick and easy, flourless, chocolate-almond cake made entirely in the food processor. The almond flavour comes from 2 sources: nuts and crunchy amaretti...
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Individual Vegetarian Lasagnas reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 8th August 2012)

This was a great “clean out the vegetable drawer” dish. I made a large pan instead of individual lasagnas using whole wheat noodles and this marinara...
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Pan-Roasted Broccoli reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 8th August 2012)

I like this preparation. It's simple and adaptable, suitable for weeknight cooking. I threw in cherry tomatoes instead of water. Wine would also be a good...
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Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: The Provence Cookbook (reviewed 8th August 2012)

I typically find balsamic vinaigrettes too strong-tasting, so I appreciated this recipe's use of sherry vinegar to balance out the balsamic. Good on roasted...
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Fish Fillets with Zucchini reviewed by aj12754

From: Simple French Food (reviewed 8th August 2012)

This is the kind of recipe that I just love. It is simple but fun to make, it results in a dish that is both flavorful and pretty to look at. It also...
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Tonnarelli al Melone reviewed by aj12754

From: Marcella's Italian Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2012)

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this recipe but I had plenty of spaghetti, about a half cup of heavy cream left over from ice-cream making, and...
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Peach Ice Cream reviewed by aj12754

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Really good and very pretty to look at. Nice served in a little puddle of blackberry or raspberry sauce.
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Carrot Cake Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Usually if one of us doesn't care for a recipe I don't give it a five. Since three of us loved these and the only complaint was from hubby who said they'd...
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Aunt Margaret's Fresh Apple Pound Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Baking: Classic Flavors for Today's Cook (reviewed 7th August 2012)

This is a knock-out cake--remarkably moist and rich and the topping really takes it over the top. Because of personal preference, I left the pecans out...
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Oven-baked Pea, Barley and Broad Bean Frittata reviewed by friederike

From: vegetarian (reviewed 7th August 2012)

It tastes just as bland as it looks. Which shouldn't necessarily come as a surprise, I guess, if you look at the ingredients: peas, barley, broad beans...
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 6th August 2012)

My great niece was staying with me and wanted to bake something. Since I had all the ingredients we decided to make these. We made a half recipe and used...
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Royal Potato Salad reviewed by kateq

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 6th August 2012)

A delicious potato salad, helped greatly by the fact that all the herbs (parsley, basil and mint) were fresh-picked from my own plants. The mint gave...
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Cauliflower with Olives & Tomatoes (Cavolfiori alle Olive) reviewed by kateq

From: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (reviewed 6th August 2012)

This is one of those amazing recipes--a few simple ingredients magically transform into a dish with intricate, layered flavors. I confess that I was halfway...
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Plum, Marzipan and Cinnamon Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 6th August 2012)

These were sooo delicious…..moist muffins flavoured with orange, cinnamon and almond, and topped with roasted plums…. The first step is to bake red...
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Chargrilled Broccoli with Chilli and Garlic reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 6th August 2012)

One of the best preparations of broccoli I’ve ever had. With just a quick blanch and then a sear on a hot grill, you’re assured of a tender-crisp...
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Mozzarella Chicken with Pesto Gravy reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th August 2012)

I modified the recipe a wee bit. This was simple to make if you have pesto on hand (or fresh basil from the garden) and tasted delicious. Would make again.
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Frico reviewed by sturlington

From: Kitchen Simple: Essential Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 6th August 2012)

So easy, so delicious. Whenever I make these, I can't stop eating them.
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Chocolate and Black Pepper Goat Cheese Truffles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 6th August 2012)

I only made half a recipe of these but they were so good next time it'll probably be a whole batch. I took them to my Mom and Dad's for sharing with the...
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whole wheat honey and goat cheese drop biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 6th August 2012)

These biscuits were fantastic. I loved the fact they're made with whole wheat flour. At first I was afraid that the honey would make them to sweet but...
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Blueberry Pancakes reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 6th August 2012)

I was impressed with how high these pancakes were. Admittedly, I like my pancake batter a little stiff, but this batter hit a sweet spot of being workable...
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Corn on the Cob with Basil-Parmesan Butter reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Real Grilling (reviewed 5th August 2012)

A great alternative to 'regular' corn on the cob. Very easy and very good.
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Uncle Al's Sausage and Peppers Casserole reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 5th August 2012)

You will certainly get your veggies in with this dish. I thought it was a good base recipe, but needs some tweaking. The green beans don't really work;...
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Roasted Cashews with Garam Masala reviewed by kathisms

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 5th August 2012)

Easily prepared with any kind of nut (my favorite is w mixed nuts or pecans), comes together quickly and smells delicious. And - bonus! - easy to make...
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Spicy Thai Noodle Salad reviewed by andrew

From: Food.com (reviewed 5th August 2012)

Simple, easy to prepare and tasty noodle salad. Very good warm or cold. I added julienned carrot, cooked the pepper a bit longer than the recipe calls...
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Mac and Cheese with Poblano Chiles and Scallions reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 5th August 2012)

I made without the ham - but with the ham could easily be a main dish. Great flavor! Will definitely make again!
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Grilled Swordfish with Tomato & Roasted Pepper Compote reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 4th August 2012)

Unless you are a real connoisseur of swordfish, I'd say the compote (tomatoes, roasted peppers, sauteed leeks and zucchini, golden raisins plumped in white...
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Portuguese Salad of Black-Eyed Peas with Tuna reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 4th August 2012)

I had some black-eyed peas in my cabinet that I needed to use up and ran across this recipe. Surprise I had all the other ingredients on hand as well....
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Hominy Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Southerly Course: Recipes and Stories from Close to Home (reviewed 4th August 2012)

We love hominy and we love potato salad so I knew I'd have to try this. Since son doesn't enjoy sweet bell pepper I omitted it. Everyone enjoyed it but...
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Sylvia's Ozark Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Cornbread Gospels (reviewed 4th August 2012)

We liked this cornbread. It differs in the one I usually make and we do like mine better but this one was still good. It doesn't have any flour in it and...
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Shrimp with "Gazpacho" Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 3rd August 2012)

This was a pleasant change of pace with very nice summery flavors. The gazpacho sauce is simple and can be done ahead. It is strained after cooking (which...
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S’mores Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 3rd August 2012)

At first I thought I’d skip this recipe since I’m one of the very few people on earth who doesn’t seem to care for s’mores, but my family adores...
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Kosheri reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 3rd August 2012)

This is a delicious Egyptian lentil-rice dish topped with crunchy onions that’s quite the undertaking to make, but worth every dirty pot and pan! You’ll...
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Pork Meatball Bánh Mi reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd August 2012)

Fantastic sandwich! The meatballs are succulent and full of flavour, the chili mayo cool and creamy with a little bit of kick and the sweet-sour pickled...
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Vietnamese Minibaguettes reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 2nd August 2012)

Such an unusual bread, both in ingredients and in texture. The bread is made with rice and cake flours (I used brown rice flour that gave an odd shade...
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Swiss Green Beans reviewed by lkloda

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest (reviewed 2nd August 2012)

Belgian waffles recipe secret ingredient beer reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 1st August 2012)

If you've got a bunch of beer on your hands, this is a handy recipe! It makes a rich waffle batter (2 eggs, lots of butter, beer, milk, and the usual...
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Heavenly Brownie-on-Shortbread Bars reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 1st August 2012)

A fudgy chocolate brownie baked on top of a crispy, buttery shortbread base….. 2 treats in every bite. The recipe is easy but involves baking in stages....
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Broiled Salmon with Garlic, Mustard, and Herbs reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Unfortunately, this recipe is not one of my favourites though part of that may have been a result of poor execution instead of the recipe itself. The...
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Arugula and Orange Salad with Basil Vinaigrette reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Bright and very fresh tasting salad…but don’t leave out the oranges…they’re what make it special. The dressing is a super easy, balsamic vinegar,...
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Potato Tortilla reviewed by friederike

From: Spanish Food and Cooking (Food & Drink) (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Nice, but pretty simple tastewise. I didn't really get why they would make us fry the raw potatoes - even after a total 30 minutes cooking time, not all...
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Mixed Vegetable Stew (Pisto) reviewed by friederike

From: World Food Spain (World Food Series) (reviewed 1st August 2012)

It was nice, but it wasn't anything special and it involved a lot of work. Unfortunately, preparing several different kinds of vegetables will always involve...
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Grainy White Wine Mustard reviewed by BethNH

From: Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Making and canning my own mustard! This mustard is made with both yellow and brown mustard seeds, spices, and white wine. I kept having to put off making...
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Pan-crisped Deviled Eggs on French Lettuces reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I agree with Sturlington this recipe is great. I only had romaine lettuce but loved the dressing made with the left over egg stuffing and a few other basic...
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Skinny Basil Pesto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I had some basil I needed to thin out so I decided to make this recipe. Not only do I like the fact that this pesto is less fattening than most pesto,...
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Cocoa Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I did get 12 muffins but I filled mine a little over 3/4 full. I had a chocolate craving and found these. I will definitely be making them again. They...
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Beer and Cheese Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

We really didn't care for these muffins and it may have been my choice of beer. Since I had some Guinness on hand and we enjoy other things I've made with...
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Chunky Ranch-Style Home Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

These do taste like home fries you might get in a diner and are quiet good. They do take awhile to fry though, a whopping 70 minutes. They are worth it...
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Buttermilk Onion Rings reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I used Vidalia onions which I adore. These are crispy, crunchy, and delicious. I love the way they fried up golden brown and crispy and yet still tender....
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Peach Melba Cake with Raspberry Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 31st July 2012)

This was a light, moist, fresh and fruity cake, perfect for my vegetarian daughter’s birthday celebration. She requested anything but chocolate so I...
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Arancini di Riso reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 31st July 2012)

Golden and crunchy on the outside, filled with gooey melted mozzarella, these fried treats are a fabulous way to use up leftover risotto. I used the Basic...
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Basic Risotto reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 31st July 2012)

This is exactly what the recipe name says, but what it doesn’t say is that it has a wonderful texture….. creamy, with al dente rice and it tastes great! The...
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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I thought this was pretty good for a quick weeknight dinner. I omitted the pine nuts as they are too expensive right now. I used tomatoes from the garden...
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Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 31st July 2012)

This is a good option for a quick side dish. I used both zucchini and yellow summer squash.
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Ricotta Cheese Tartlets with Greens and Sauteed Sweet Onions reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 30th July 2012)

This tasted good but was a bit of a fussy recipe, surprisingly. Be sure to oil the pan as suggested. Even in a nonstick pan, the tart will stick. I had...
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Huevo in the Hole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 30th July 2012)

A different take on Eggs in the hole. Instead of bread the hole is cut into three 6 in corn tortillas and then the egg is fried in the hole. This was delicious...
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Caesar Salad Burger reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th July 2012)

If you enjoy Caesar Salad then you should try this burger. It's a nice change from the run of the mill burger. I had son in law man the grill while daughter...
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Dad Page’s Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th July 2012)

My family loves macaroni and cheese and we enjoy trying new and different versions. This one is one of the best we've tried. Love the mixture of cheeses...
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