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Cumin Vinaigrette reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

This was a nice vinaigrette, although a little too heavy on the oil for me. I see that she has two versions of this recipe and this is the one without...
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Soy Sauce Chicken reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 22nd April 2010)

Good, but I think the recipe from Wei-Chuan's "Chinese Cuisine" is better. Even that one, I have modified using a packet of "Soy Chicken Mix" from the...
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Chinese Cabbage Soup reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 22nd April 2010)

Nice light meal if you add a couple of packets of soba noodles into the soup. I don't cook them seperately. Bok choy works fine if you don't have any nappa...
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Eggs with Stir-Fried Vegetables reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 22nd April 2010)

A good dish. Works fine without the meat and with other vegetables.
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Risotto with pea shoots reviewed by broadbean

From: Roast Chicken and Other Stories: Second Helpings (reviewed 24th April 2010)

Unusual risotto using pea shoots. I would recommend adding them about halfway through the cooking, rather than from the very start as suggested in the...
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Pear & ginger sponge reviewed by broadbean

From: Roast Chicken and Other Stories: Second Helpings (reviewed 24th April 2010)

Good. Could try the gingery sponge on its own?
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Braised little gem lettuces with butter and spring onions reviewed by broadbean

From: Roast Chicken and Other Stories: Second Helpings (reviewed 24th April 2010)

Tasty. Not sure how braising veg with white pepper and wine always ends up with a parmesan-y taste...
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Rolled Fillets of Breast of Chicken with Pork and Rosemary Filling reviewed by KimberlyB

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 24th April 2010)

I love the combination of rosemary and chicken. The flavor was good but the chicken was dry. I had trouble cooking it for 1 minute altogether and browning...
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Strawberry Coffee Cake reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet, and Savory (reviewed 24th April 2010)

Good cake. A bit of a disaster initially, as I had substituted frozen blueberries for the strawberries which made for a much longer cooking time. Pulled...
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Pizza reviewed by kfharvey1

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Aloo Gobhi reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 25th April 2010)

I doubled the recipe and it came out nice but it was a little watery. Next time if I double it I'll use less than twice the amount of water. It has a nice...
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Lasagna Margherite reviewed by sturmhaus

From: The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Quick easy lasagna. Freezes well.
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Grilled or Broiled Fillet Steak reviewed by janiecem

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Did not call for any seasoning prior to cooking so I added salt and pepper.
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Green Beans, Feta, and Pecans reviewed by JustLaura

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 25th April 2010)

A good side but the beans need to be cooked a little longer than stated.
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Cranberry Maple Muffins reviewed by JustLaura

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Good but VERY mapley. This would be good if you were a big maple fan - I'm not but I still liked these. Great for breakfast.
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breakfast burittos reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights: Guilt-free Eating with Abandon (reviewed 26th April 2010)

this ws a fair meal, nice but it didnt stand out.
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Mary's Mother's Snowballs reviewed by JustLaura

From: Christmas from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 26th April 2010)

This made about 35 cookies. Mine were more like 'snow bumps' than 'snow balls' (thus the 3 rating) but the taste was good. I'm not sure if I would make...
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Jerusalem artichokes en daube (adobo de patassoùn) reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 26th April 2010)

A good vegetable stew. I do wish they had told how long it needs to stew, as that is very long actually - about one hour after the wine has been added.
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Steamed Fish Cakes reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 26th April 2010)

I made these because I loved the Good Luck Fish Cake I made for Chinese New Year. Unfortunately, these weren't as good, though the recipe gets points for...
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Slashed Roast Lamb reviewed by bunyip

From: Very Simple Food (reviewed 27th April 2010)

The original recipe is for stuffing pushed between deep cuts in a leg of lamb. On impulse I bought a boned shoulder and used the stuffing - anchovies,...
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war bean salad with walnut rocket pesto reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 27th April 2010)

Im gonna admit that i cheated and used tinned beans. this was so simple to make using those and a hand held blender. I served this alongside some chicken...
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Dijon Pork Chops reviewed by JustLaura

From: Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 27th April 2010)

I have made these twice now. The first time the pork chops were very tender but needed a little something. The second time they were much better!
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Bella Braised Chicken reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weight Watchers' Simply the Best : 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2010)

Just fair.
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Rosemary Chicken reviewed by JustLaura

From: 365 Ways to Cook Chicken (reviewed 27th April 2010)

Good!
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Baked Parmesan Chicken reviewed by JustLaura

From: 365 Ways to Cook Chicken (reviewed 27th April 2010)

I thought that this was bland but my kids liked it.
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Drunken Potatoes reviewed by bunyip

From: Very Simple Food (reviewed 27th April 2010)

I've made this a few times and it tastes OK, but I just don't seem to be able to achieve the promised golden crunch.
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Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons reviewed by BeckyL

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 28th April 2010)

I thought this soup was ok. The croutons turned out very good, but the soup could have used a bit more flavor.
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Tom's Trinidadian Chicken Curry reviewed by BeckyL

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 28th April 2010)

I thought this was very tasty. The next time around, though, I will definitely include potatoes and amp up the jalapenos as well. I wanted this to be fiery...
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Creamed Spinach to Die For reviewed by BeckyL

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 28th April 2010)

This was a really tasty dish, but I definitely did something wrong. It came out very, very thick. I'll definitely try it again, though.
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Zucchine scapece (Fried courgette and mint salad) reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 28th April 2010)

Nice zucchini salad, Italian style.
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Italian Tuna Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals: What to Keep on Hand, What to Buy Fresh for the Easiest-Ever 30-Minute Meals (reviewed 29th April 2010)

We liked this but thought it needed more seasoning, so we added some garlic herb and tomatoes. Much better that way.
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Norma and Powell's Glorious Garlic Sauce and Walnut Sauce for Broccoli reviewed by southerncooker

From: Passionate Vegetarian (reviewed 29th April 2010)

My daughter really liked this one but I didn't care for it that much. It was easy to make and made with olive oil, butter, garlic and walnuts. For some...
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smoked cod and cannellini reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 30th April 2010)

I have mixed feelings about this dish, my boyf loved it wheres i thought it was a bit bland. If like my man you like subtle comforting food, you`ll love...
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Roasted Tomato and Parmesan Tart reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 30th April 2010)

We didn't follow the recipe to the letter. We made it with the shortcrust pastry from Gary Rhodes' New Classics instead of the block puff pastry - don't....
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Basic Butter Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Classic Cakes (reviewed 30th April 2010)

A simple, plain, vanilla cake which is moist and buttery. (Last made on Apr 14, 2010).
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Monkfish Braised with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil reviewed by kellymcc

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 1st May 2010)

I found this recipe incredibly easy. While it might not have been the most spectacular thing I've ever made - I found it extremely enjoyable and great...
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Barley with Parmesan reviewed by bunyip

From: Stephanie Alexander's Kitchen Garden Companion (reviewed 1st May 2010)

Good with slow-cooked lamb. Adapted from a recipe using farro, which as Stephanie says is hard to get (and, I might add, ridiculously expensive when you...
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Jethro tart reviewed by wester

From: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 2nd May 2010)

It's a while ago I made this. I remember that while it was nice, it was hard to bake to just the right consistency.
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Corm and Salsa Tortilla Soup reviewed by beckca03

From: Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book: Her Biggest Ever Collection of All-New 30-Minute Meals Plus Kosher Meals, Meals for One, Veggie Dinners, Holiday Favorites, and Much More! (reviewed 2nd May 2010)

Rosemary Focaccia reviewed by sturlington

From: Italian Classics (Best Recipe) (reviewed 3rd May 2010)

A decent focaccia and an easy recipe, with the kneading done in the food processor. The recipe calls for a potato, which I thought was a little strange,...
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Semolina Pudding with Blueberries reviewed by sturlington

From: Small-Batch Baking (reviewed 3rd May 2010)

Requires quite a bit more cooking time than called for in the recipe. I thought the end result was good, if a trifle undercooked, though my kid only ate...
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Spring Green Pasta reviewed by JustLaura

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 3rd May 2010)

This is the first recipe I made that uses her Low-Fat Blend. The pasta was good but not great. It could use a little cheese or something. I would make...
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Tuna Casserole reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Recipes From World Vision (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Listed as "Australasian", but it can't be really. This recipe must have kept students and first-time-away-from-home alive for years all over the planet....
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Cream Cheese Slice reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Recipes From World Vision (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Good and freezes well.
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Roasted Banana Ice Cream reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Good, but not as good as I expected. The recipe doesn't specify what type of banana (probably a good thing as I only know two) but perhaps he was using...
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Rice Gelato reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 4th May 2010)

This is a good recipe, but as written in the book, you must let it soften a bit before serving. I use 3 whole eggs instead of the 5 egg yolks, and for...
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Stewed Konbu reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

I halve the sugar as otherwise it is very sweet. Also, half the recipe makes enough for 3 servings.
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Tofu Dumplings reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

A little dry. They needed a dipping sauce.
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Spinach and Egg Saute reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Good.
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Orecchiette with Fava Beans and Prosciutto reviewed by dinadina619

From: The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook (reviewed 8th May 2010)

I used this recipe as a starting point for my final dish. Instead of green onions I used one medium onion in a medium dice and sweated it for a long while...
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Salmon Cakes with Lemon Mayo reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 8th May 2010)

Basically, it is quite a nice dish and coud have received a 4 star rating, but it needed more seasoning as well as that special extra to make it a little...
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Salmon Cakes with Lemon Mayo reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 8th May 2010)

Basically, it is quite a nice dish and coud have received a 4 star rating, but it needed more seasoning as well as that special extra to make it a little...
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Shrimp Madras reviewed by AmyCakes

From: It's All American Food: The Best Recipes for More than 400 New American Classics (reviewed 8th May 2010)

A very nice tomato-y sauce and not too spicy.
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Tex-Mex Rice reviewed by AmyCakes

From: It's All American Food: The Best Recipes for More than 400 New American Classics (reviewed 8th May 2010)

Required more liquid and more time than the recipe said it would. I liked the flavors, but I added a diced up tomato.
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Delhi Blues reviewed by HunyBadger

From: Cocktail Food: 50 Finger Foods with Attitude (reviewed 9th May 2010)

~Need Major Grey's chutney (or equivalent) ~Chill time required: 1 hr
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Salmon kebabs with pomergranate molasses and honey reviewed by kcookie

From: Forever Summer (Style Network's) (reviewed 9th May 2010)

I found the salmon cooked very quickly, about a minute per side. It is also really sweet, candy-like.
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banana and walnut bread reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: About.com food (reviewed 11th May 2010)

a pretty standard recipe, turned out nicely, but not mindblowing.
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grapefruit jelly reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Nigel Slater Columns, The Observer (reviewed 11th May 2010)

ok, mine didnt set properly but i changed the quantitys to half, so ill blame it on that. A really good flavour if you like grapefruit. id serve with icecream...
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Caribbean Black Beans reviewed by Monkey Rose

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 11th May 2010)

This was a good recipe - not spectacular, not bad. The orange juice added a nice kick to the beans. It was a little bit bland to my taste and it was...
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White Bean Salad with Fragrant Garlic and Rosemary reviewed by MollyS

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th May 2010)

This is a perfect recipe for a simple dinner or lunch for 1-2 people. Easy to make out of ingredients I usually have in my kitchen. Very quick, too. The...
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Spaghetti al Tonno e Limone reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces (reviewed 13th May 2010)

Yes, a very good pantry recipe. We leave out the parsley (not being parsley eaters). The variation with the anchovy and chilli works well. I do find 'tho,...
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Cod With Leeks and Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 14th May 2010)

The veggie bed (leeks and cherry tomatoes in a light blend of EVOO and lemon juice/zest with a bit of fresh thyme) is delicious. So the 3 rating is really...
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Orange and grated carrot salad reviewed by wester

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 16th May 2010)

Nice, sweet, fragrant, but a bit one-dimensional. It wants some other spice to give it depth - I just haven't worked out yet which one. Coriander improved...
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Pork Medallions with a Sweet-and-Sour Riesling Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Bruce Aidells's Complete Book of Pork: A Guide to Buying, Storing, and Cooking the World's Favorite Meat (reviewed 16th May 2010)

This dish had a really nice subtle flavor although I think the title is a little misleading since that "sweet-and-sour" quality (especially the sour side...
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Onion and Cumin Quiche reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 17th May 2010)

ok, i once again cheated and used ready made pastry as im a scardey cat when it comes to making it myself. this was a really nice flavoured quiche, lovely...
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An Easy Baked Tofu reviewed by Leeka

From: The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health: More Than 200 New Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Dishes (reviewed 17th May 2010)

Fast, easy prep and nice soft flavour from the sesame oil based sauce.
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Cauliflower kukus reviewed by wester

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 17th May 2010)

There is some promise to this recipe, but it's not been fulfilled yet - it was a bit bland this first time. Next time I will definitely brown the cauliflower...
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Carrot salad with harissa, feta and mint reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 18th May 2010)

A good salad, worth adding to your repertoire. Fragrant and sweet, with depth.
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Meat Squared with Creamed Potato Topping reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Arthritis Healthy Exchanges Cookbook (Healthy Exchanges Cookbooks) (reviewed 18th May 2010)

This one is similar to a shepherds pie. It was good but not fantastic.
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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 18th May 2010)

This was good but tasted like it needed a little something more. My daughter and I made it when she came over one night. It was a little complex to make...
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Gooey Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Fresh from the Hearth: 100 Healthy, Heartwarming Recipes for Quick Breads, Muffins, and Coffee Cakes (reviewed 18th May 2010)

This one was good to be make with canned biscuits.
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Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Fresh from the Hearth: 100 Healthy, Heartwarming Recipes for Quick Breads, Muffins, and Coffee Cakes (reviewed 18th May 2010)

Another pretty good one made with canned biscuits.
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Paradise Fruit Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Fresh from the Hearth: 100 Healthy, Heartwarming Recipes for Quick Breads, Muffins, and Coffee Cakes (reviewed 18th May 2010)

Pretty good made with frozen dinner rolls. You can vary the fruit used.
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Chicken stew reviewed by Eurydice

From: Wok cookbook (reviewed 19th May 2010)

Relatively quick and easy, maybe a bit bland. I'll add less of the dried herbs next time as they make it a little bitter, and maybe use parsnips instead...
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Chocolate-banana shake reviewed by wester

From: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 22nd May 2010)

Almost too easy, very tasty. I used half unsweetened cocoa half sugar (because I never have sweetened cocoa and I wasn't going to buy it for this recipe).
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Stir-fried Beef with Sugar Snap Peas and Sesame Seeds reviewed by aj12754

From: The New York Times Food Section (reviewed 22nd May 2010)

Re: page # -- it is actually D2. And here is the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/19/dining/19appe.html?scp=4&sq=melissa%20clark&st=cse A...
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Sour-cream pastry reviewed by Eurydice

From: Maggie's Harvest (reviewed 22nd May 2010)

Maggie says she uses this pastry 99/100 times, so it ought to be good. At my first attempt (not being a natural with pastry!) I pulsed it too long past...
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Arabian Squash-Cheese Casserole reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 23rd May 2010)

Good, despite not having butter, buttermilk, yoghurt or fetta cheese. The oil, vintage chedder and milk with vinegar worked fine. Used half a standard...
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Pancakes USA Stylie reviewed by wester

From: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 24th May 2010)

The pancakes were nice and fluffy, and I will probably make them again. However, I would have liked a bit more directions baking them. It wasn't quite...
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Braised Artichokes and Leeks reviewed by kaye16

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 25th May 2010)

This was not a success. Good ingredients, but the result was blah and visually unappealing.
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Mashed Potatoes with Milk and Parmesan Cheese, Bolognese Style reviewed by kaye16

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 25th May 2010)

We didn't much like this. It was a lot of work with a so-so result.
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Lamb khoresh with rhubarb reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Fruit Book (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 27th May 2010)

First a warning: this dish contains rhubarb but no sugar, so only make this if you like things really tart! This dish got a very mixed reception at my...
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Rhubarb Khoresh reviewed by wester

From: Book of Middle Eastern Food (reviewed 27th May 2010)

First a warning: this dish contains rhubarb but no sugar, so only make this if you like things really tart! This dish got a very mixed reception at my...
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Ouzokoekjes reviewed by wester

From: nrc next Koken (reviewed 28th May 2010)

(Recipe in Dutch) Good cookies, anise flavor, not too sweet. A bit dry, the kind of cookie that needs something to dip it in. The dough didn't get sticky,...
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Filleting small round fish reviewed by wester

From: Rick Stein's Fruits of the Sea (Pbs Series) (reviewed 30th May 2010)

Well, I did manage to fillet a mackerel using this. Still, I would have liked a bit more detail - where should I expect bones, what do I do with the fins,...
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Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Broccoli reviewed by kaye16

From: Jump up and Kiss Me: Spicy Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 31st May 2010)

My notes say this was good, but there was much too much pasta. Probably 8 oz (rather than 1#) would be better, but serve only 2-3.
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Shakshuka reviewed by friederike

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 1st June 2010)

Very delicious, although it only served three decent portions instead of four to six. We used two chillies of whatever sort they might have been, and the...
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Big crumb coffee cake reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 3rd June 2010)

I quite liked this but it was a lot of work. I think next time I'll make my rhubarb into a normal crumble again. Both cake batter and crumble turned out...
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Carrot and coriander treat for all reviewed by wester

From: Jamie's Dinners (reviewed 3rd June 2010)

This was OK. Not very special, but not difficult to make (or needing weird ingredients) either. I was out of sesame seeds so I used tahini instead. He's...
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Spinach and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt-Mint Dressing reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th June 2010)

This is really a review of the yogurt-mint dressing as I added tomato and red pepper as well as cucumbers and I used a "crisp lettuce" mix instead of spinach....
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Pasta with Tuna, Capers and Cream reviewed by bunyip

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 5th June 2010)

We are of course talking tinned tuna. Quick, tasty and hang the cholesterol (well, it's not a lot of cream).
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Chicken with Spices and Cream reviewed by bunyip

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 5th June 2010)

The 'spices' are curry powder, which as Slater says people turn their noses up at nowadays. He specifies using powder from 'a recently-opened tin', though....
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Empanadas with greens and olives reviewed by crdenmom

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 7th June 2010)

I quite enjoy this recipe, but I've mucked with it a bit so can't give it four stars. Normally I add more egg and cook the filling either in a pie crust...
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Rice and Peas with Trout reviewed by BeckyL

From: Food Network (reviewed 7th June 2010)

This was like a fake out risotto that tasted almost as good as the real thing. Overall, I thought the dish could use more seasoning, but it was a really...
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Slow-Braised Chicory reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 8th June 2010)

Nice way of preparing chicory. Sweet and bitter balancing nicely with just a hint of acidity. And the fennel seeds are good here. Next time I will take...
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cabbage & noodles reviewed by wester

From: Moosewood Restaurant New Classics (reviewed 9th June 2010)

OK, but not great. Needs some caraway seeds. And maybe a bit more (yes, even more) butter. It needs a lot of stirring to prevent scorching.
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Boston Cupcakes reviewed by wester

From: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (reviewed 10th June 2010)

Lovely cupcakes, and the mace flavour is quite clear without being overwhelming. They needed 20 minutes in the oven.
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Tuna Salad reviewed by wester

From: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (reviewed 10th June 2010)

Basic tuna salad, no more, no less.
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Tomato and Mint Salad reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Vegetarian Food (reviewed 14th June 2010)

A good tomato salad. I will make this again.
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Sausage Jumble reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home: Busy Family Cookbook: 370 Recipes for Weeknight Dinners (reviewed 14th June 2010)

Hubby and I thought it was good but seemed to be missing a layer of flavor, but we couldn't decide what it was. I added some more pepper to mine. I think...
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