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Corn and Potato Chowder reviewed by shilton

From: Best-Ever Soups (reviewed 30th October 2010)

This soup is more milky than creamy, but has a nice flavor. It isn't thick like I want chowder to be, so I might look for a different recipe in the future....
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Cured Lemons reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 30th October 2010)

Hmmm...the jury may still be out on these. I made them two weeks before I wanted to use them. As I checked on them, I have to say that I really didn't...
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Creamy leek and ginger soup with carrot-puree swirl reviewed by wester

From: Things Cooks Love: Implements, Ingredients, Recipes (reviewed 30th October 2010)

This is a nicely spicy soup. However, I didn't think pureeing the two halves of the soup separately was worth the trouble, as the results differ very little...
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Spiced Mixed Nuts reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 30th October 2010)

I actually thought this recipe needed more salt, but maybe that was because I was starting with completely unsalted nuts. I don't mess with hazelnuts,...
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Ziti with Roasted Zucchini reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 31st October 2010)

I made this 10/27/10 http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Ziti-with-Roasted-Zucchini-361191
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Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Chives and Dill reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 31st October 2010)

I made this 11/23/95 http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cheddar-Cheese-Biscuits-with-Dill-and-Chives-831
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Minted Baba Ganoush reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 31st October 2010)

Simple and tasty but could use a little more zing.
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Tagliatelle with Lemon, Peas and Prosciutto reviewed by sturlington

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 31st October 2010)

This was fine but not great. I felt like the peas and prosciutto got a bit overcooked and colorless once they were added to the sauce, but the lemon flavor...
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Wasabi Miso Glazed Salmon reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 2nd November 2010)

I will try this recipe again....I didn't think it was as flaovourful as it sounded like it would be. Nothing wrong with it, I just expected more. Might...
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Brown Sugar and Ginger Pumpkin Bread reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 2nd November 2010)

Easy...no mix master required...I added candied ginger...not a spectacular recipe, but very tasty and certainly worth making.
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Pear, Lemon and Mint reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 3rd November 2010)

I think my pears were too large, the mint and lemon got lost. I used only two of them, and they made three glasses instead of one small one. I might try...
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara reviewed by sturlington

From: The Good Egg: More than 200 Fresh Approaches from Breakfast to Dessert (reviewed 3rd November 2010)

I like this recipe because it provides a ratio of eggs to spaghetti that is handy for cutting down the amount to make.
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 3rd November 2010)

I agree with the previous review. This is already a high-calorie dish, but I have made it very successfully just using the rendered bacon fat so I don't...
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Fennel, Prosciutto and Pomegranate Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 4th November 2010)

This salad is oddly compelling. My husband and I both cleaned our plates and yet neither of us could really say we loved this. There just seemed to be...
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Avocado, Mango and Walnut Salad reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Barbecue Cook Book ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 6th November 2010)

A cheats review, as this is really one of my sister's recipes, but over the years it has turned up at many a family picnic. Good to eat, easily assembled...
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Spinach and Apple reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 6th November 2010)

The combination is fine, but I want a lot more spinach. I could hardly taste it here.
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Tangerine and Mango reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 6th November 2010)

A great combination, fresh, sweet and bright.
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Red Lentil Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

I like this soup, but it isn't my favorite - possibly because lentils just don't really captivate me. I have made a note in the margin to use lots of salt...
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Spanish Potato Onion Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

I've made this soup twice. The first time, I noted that it was fantastic and that I had used red wine in place of sherry. The second time I made it, I...
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Risotto with Carrots and Feta reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

I had an abundance of carrots on my hands when I decided to make this recipe. The feta, carrots and dill were a departure from the earthier tones (chicken,...
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Hot cabbage salad (Warmer Krautsalat) reviewed by wester

From: 99 x Austrian Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

Sauerkraut-like. Good winter food.
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Moroccan-spiced Meatballs / Marokkaans gekruide gehaktballetjes reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 7th November 2010)

The idea was nice, the execution had faults. My main point of critique is that it tasted slightly dull while most the ingredients (chilli, tumeric, cinnamon,...
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Warm Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 8th November 2010)

The taste on this was fantastic - peanut butter and jelly plus a glass of warm, vanilla-scented milk, all at once. But the pudding didn't come out right...
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Black Beans and White Rice, Spanish Style reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 9th November 2010)

Although Bittman calls this 'one of the best rice and bean dishes' I was a bit disappointed with this version. It was lacking a flavour note or two, and...
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Artichoke Tart with Onion / Artisjoktaart met Ui reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 9th November 2010)

This was so close, so nearly a 4 star rating, because basically the tart was very nice, with a wonderful crisp shortcrust and a very rustic filling - if...
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Orange and Celery reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 10th November 2010)

This was worth trying. A good combination, somewhere halfway between sweet and savoury. Not really a juice to have every day, but when you are in the right...
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Mushroom Pesto reviewed by sturlington

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 10th November 2010)

This was a lot of fussiness for a so-so result, as is sometimes a characteristic of Cooks Illustrated recipes. Probably wouldn't make again.
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Pineapple and Banana Smoothie reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 10th November 2010)

Sweet as a candy. A summer drink to share with your kids.
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Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 10th November 2010)

I couldn't find apple jelly, so I substituted apple butter. I would NOT recommend this substitution. The texture of the meatballs was gummy and unappetizing....
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Recipezaar (reviewed 11th November 2010)

Can't say that this recipe totally replicates Red Lobster's crab stuffed mushrooms, but it is rather tasty! It's also pretty easy to make and the ingredients...
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Cavatappi with Asparagus, Arugula, Walnuts and Blue Cheese reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 12th November 2010)

This was fine, nothing wrong with it, but I prefer my pasta sauces to be a bit more saucy.
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Zoet-pittige noten (Sweet 'n spicy nuts) reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Great recipe - easy to make. Can be used in many situations: as a snack, for picnics, bento stash, 'bring a dish' buffet and mezze. Recipe makes a big...
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Sweet 'n Spicy Nuts reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Great recipe - easy to make. Can be used in many situations: as a snack, for picnics, bento stash, 'bring a dish' buffet and mezze. Recipe makes a big...
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Chinese Cabbage with Lemon and Ginger reviewed by wester

From: Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes From The Celebrated Greens Restaurant (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Jordan Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

We thought these were just ok. My sister thought they were too sweet. There are other yeast rolls we like better. They were nice a fluffy and came out...
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Fennel and Avocado Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Garlic-Lime Steak with Avocado Salsa reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Brown Rice Spiked with Feta, Lemon Zest, and Dried Mango reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Pesto-Drenched Tomato Wedges reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This salad was OK. I did make my own pesto, and used a garden-grown tomato. The usefulness of this recipe is that its a good reminder that a salad can...
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Linguine with Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon, and Peas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This is a pretty easy recipe - it took me about 25 minutes, from start (getting out the pan) to served at the table. It was also good because it could...
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Garabatos - Scribble Cookies reviewed by andrew

From: My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Pastries, Breads, Candies, Beverages, and Frozen Treats (reviewed 15th November 2010)

As Fany Gerson mentions in the headnotes to this recipe, these are not necessarily traditional Mexican baking - they're simple butter cookies with chocolate...
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Fruity Rooty reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 17th November 2010)

I can definitely think of worse ways to get your vitamins in winter than by this drink. Very sweet and still quite fresh. The colour is beautiful too,...
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Kiss Me Baby (or Maybe Not) reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 18th November 2010)

A very corny name and a quite pleasant juice. Slightly sweet, slightly creamy, with a hint of garlic (which will stay on your breath, yes). Beautiful pale...
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Shredded Brussels and Bacon reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 18th November 2010)

This was quite good, but it probably would have been better if the book wasn't so vague about the amounts. How much is a small bag of sprouts? A pack of...
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Santa Maria-Style Tri-Tip reviewed by MelMM

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 18th November 2010)

The flavor of the meat was very good and cooking times and instructions were spot on. My only problem with the dish was that, to me, the tri-tip was a...
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Slow-cooked onion and cider soup with Gruyère toasts reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 18th November 2010)

Well... it was okay, but I suspect that that's due to the nature of any onion soup rather than to this specific recipe. First of all, it was pretty sweet...
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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Sausage and Peppers reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This was very easy to make, once you have the peperonata done. See that recipe for my specific comments on it. I made this with just the sausage and it...
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Peperonata Rustica reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

I didn't have time to make the 5-hour soffrito called for in the recipe, so I replaced it with a quicker-cooking soffrito from one of my Italian cookbooks....
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Soffritto reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

I didn't actually follow this recipe as it took too long to make (I didn't have 5 hours before dinner when I started!). I substituted a different soffritto...
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Spiced Chicken with Brown Butter reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This is a fairly basic chicken recipe. I prefer to pan-roast rather than broil to keep the chicken from drying out as much. The spices could be changed...
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Baked Stuffed Mushrooms reviewed by sturlington

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 19th November 2010)

While these stuffed mushrooms were tasty, I don't think the recipe worked very well as written. It is nearly impossible to "pipe" goat cheese out of a...
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Cherry Coconut and Orange Cake reviewed by alip1411

From: Cakes and Slices Cookbook ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 21st November 2010)

Roast your sprouts reviewed by wester

From: Klary Koopmans : Alles over eten (reviewed 21st November 2010)

Not bad at all, but the roasting didn't really add that much to sprouts that made it different from other sprouts-with-nuts recipes. The amount of balsamic...
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Stovetop Brocc Mac and Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

This was a very quick meal - we were able to get home from the matinee (HP7), and dinner was on the table within 35 minutes. Mac and cheese is my kid's...
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Six-Minute Chocolate Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Well, what do you expect from a cake that you throw together in 6 minutes (excluding oven preheat time)? It's not great but good enough.
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Chickpea and Swiss Chard Curry reviewed by andrew

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd November 2010)

This was fairly good, but seemed to be missing a flavour note of some sort. For a curry, it had some heat, but not a lot of 'curryness'. Perhaps the spicing...
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Four-Mushroom Penne with Goat Cheese reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th November 2010)

This was very good but I feel like it needed something a little more, maybe textural? I think serving this as a side dish along side something more crunchy...
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Meat Sauce Maximus reviewed by Sharron

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th November 2010)

I had high expectations for this recipe since pasta dishes are a comfort food for me. I found the balsamic vinegar too strong for my liking. I would omit...
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Classic Chocolate Cream Pie reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie (reviewed 24th November 2010)

I made this using a store bought crust and it's quite good. Comes together quick and easy without much mess. Very popular with the kids.
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the perfect lemon tart reviewed by wester

From: Luscious Lemon Desserts (reviewed 26th November 2010)

This tasted great, the right balance of sweet and tart and creamy. I would have given it 4 stars had the instructions been clearer. There are no instructions...
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smoked pork chops with beer-braised cabbage reviewed by wester

From: On Rice: 60 Fast and Easy Toppings That Make the Meal (reviewed 27th November 2010)

This was quite good. Hearty winter fare. But I do think it is in the wrong cookbook, as I'm pretty sure it would be better with mashed potatoes, or with...
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Yokohama Beef Hot Pot reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Japanese Hot Pots: Comforting One-Pot Meals (reviewed 28th November 2010)

The flavor of this dish is quite good but there was very little broth. Next time I make it I think would add some beef broth.
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Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad reviewed by bhnyc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This was good but I don't think it was as good as all the reviewers on All Recipes say it is. I added spices to the candied walnuts instead of making them...
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Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette reviewed by bhnyc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 28th November 2010)

The cranberry vinaigrette was good. I served it on mesclun salad with dried cranberries, gorgonzola and candied walnuts. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Missys-Candied-Walnut-Gorgonzola-Salad/Detail.aspx (See...
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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by somer

From: Perfect Cookies, Cakes and Chocolate (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This cake was pretty dry, but the frosting was incredible! I would definitely use the frosting on another cake.
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Broccoli and Cheese Casserole reviewed by sturlington

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This recipe essentially makes broccoli with cheese sauce, baked in the oven for 15 minutes with some bread crumbs on top. While the flavor was nice, I...
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Tiramisu reviewed by sturlington

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This dessert tasted nice, but it was a bear to make. The ingredients required were very specialized and I ended up making several trips to the store. Also,...
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Quick Barbecued Tempeh reviewed by Leeka

From: Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally (reviewed 29th November 2010)

Very easy treatment of tempeh. If you like barbecue sauce you should like this.
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Aïoli reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 11th December 2010)

The kind of recipe that's simple not because it started simple, but because everything superfluous has been weeded out. Just egg yolk, garlic, salt and...
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Embogone -- Cranberry Beans, Sage, and Rosemary Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 1st December 2010)

I didn't have the right kind of beans for this and had to use dried beans that I had previously cooked. The resulting mixture was a little dry, unfortunately....
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Roast Salmon with Mustard Crumbs, Fennel, and Red Peppers reviewed by wester

From: The Simpler the Better : Sensational One-Dish Meals (reviewed 1st December 2010)

Nice. The salmon gets a crunchy crust, and the mustard adds a horseradish-like accent. I thought the fennel and peppers didn't combine that well with the...
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Beetroot, Carrot and Orange reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

Beetroot and orange is a classic combination, and it works very well in liquid form too. Dark red, even when using ordinary oranges. A good juice when...
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Zucchini moons reviewed by wester

From: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

Not my favorite way of preparing zucchini. The addition of both butter and water, and the lack of herbs are the main culprits. However, letting the children...
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Grapefruit and Beetroot reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

Dark pink, sweet-tart, with more than a hint of bitter. This is definitely one you have to be in the right mood for.
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Pink Grapefruit, Orange and Pineapple reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 4th December 2010)

A sunny juice. Light yellow with a hint of rose. Sweet, fresh and fragrant. Children love it too.
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Black-eyed pea and squash soup with shiitake mushrooms reviewed by wester

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 5th December 2010)

Good, different from other squash soups, just not brilliant.
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Collucci Brothers Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bobby Flay's Throwdown!: More Than 100 Recipes from Food Network's Ultimate Cooking Challenge (reviewed 6th December 2010)

This was the winner of the meatloaf throwdown. It was good but we like our usual meatloaf much better. Not many ingredients in this one and we like a...
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Ricotta Mousse with Lemon, Strawberries & Raspberry Coulis with Ginger / Ricottamousse met citroen, aardbeien & frambozen... reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 7th December 2010)

This seemed somewhat over the top, to me. It was too much, a simple dessert of strawberries or raspberries with a ricottamousse (or yoghurt or cream, for...
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Root Vegetable and Barley Soup with Bacon reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 8th December 2010)

Another clean out the veggie bin soup (the recipe calls for red onions, turnips and potatoes and carrots -- but no reason not to throw in some parsnips...
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East Coast Coffee Cake reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 12th December 2010)

The cake had a light, tender crumb and was not too sweet. The topping was a disappointment and I found it far too floury tasting. I added the jam option...
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Indonesian squash and spinach soup reviewed by wester

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 12th December 2010)

A nice thick soup (or light vegetable stew) with a distinct Indonesian flavor. The color is beautiful: golden orange with deep green.
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Pizza with Green Garlic, Potatoes, and Herbs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Its hard to give a "3" to any pizza recipe, because after all, its pizza, right? This is another pizza without a sauce - it is fairly simple, rosemary,...
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This was quite good, crunchy and flavorful. It reminded me of good bacon and eggs, but of course it's vegetarian. I used Panko crumbs, no herbs. My eggs...
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Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by Barbara

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I made this recipe with the parmesan rind but without the cabbage, which I didn't have on hand and often don't care for anyway. Even withouth the cabbage,...
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Focaccia reviewed by Barbara

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I made this recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and found it good but too salty (perhaps the type of salt). I split the dough, and baked the second batch a...
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Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th December 2010)

This frittata is very different from the standard fare - more like a scrambled egg dish. This particular recipe started with sweet onions (I used a sweet...
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Braised Peas with Onions, Sage, & Pancetta reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Good winter fare. Sweet, starchy and rich. The children (4 years old) loved it too. I made it with frozen peas and diced bacon. I think my sprig of sage...
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Celeriac Soup reviewed by andrew

From: River Cottage Recipes - Channel 4 (reviewed 19th December 2010)

I saw this soup made on the River Cottage Christmas Fayre episode this year, and was intrigued - I've not cooked very much with celeriac, and I'm trying...
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Risotto with Wild Rice, Squash and Wild Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th December 2010)

This dish looked like the personification of autumn (I'd post a photo but every time I try, it doesn't work -- not sure why). The combo of white rice,...
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Magic Carrot Flans reviewed by wester

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 23rd December 2010)

These tasted good, not like the vegetarian option at all. They looked fine too, although the colors were the other way round than the book said: the outside...
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Milk Punch reviewed by hipcook

From: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 24th December 2010)

I am not a fan of egg nog, but this is a pretty pleasant alternative for a holiday cocktail. The Brennans say to serve it ice cold, but given that it's...
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Lemon Chicken Breasts reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 27th December 2010)

This was good- not great- and I wanted it to be great. I think it is a mistake to take the chicken off the bone. If I make it again, I will leave the bone...
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Pomegranate-Glazed Quail reviewed by friederike

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 27th December 2010)

Difficult to rate this one - while the quails and the pomegranate molasses combined extremely well, the preparation just didn't work. He instructs you...
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Roasted Red Onions with Thyme Butter / Geroosterde rode uien met tijmboter reviewed by friederike

From: AllerHande (reviewed 27th December 2010)

A brilliant idea for its simplicity (it took just 5 minutes preparation time!), but the taste might be improved. After 40 min at 180ºC, the onions were...
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Cranberry-maple-pecan breakfast cake reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 28th December 2010)

Tasty, but I expected more somehow. For all of the steps involved (chopping cranberries, toasting and coating pecans) it came out like a pretty basic...
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Congo Bars reviewed by BethNH

From: Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies, and Bars from New York's Legendary Fat Witch Bakery (reviewed 29th December 2010)

Baked in an 8x8 pan instead of 9x9 and it still felt like there was not enough topping to cover the base layer. The base layer was just a bit over cooked...
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Chestnut Walnut Meringues reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 29th December 2010)

Even though I am a big chestnut lover, these cookies turned out strange. I loved the walnut part of the cookie, but the chestnut flour added a very strange...
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Endive & Fuyu Persimmon Salad with Pecans reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 30th December 2010)

This was an interesting combination of bitter and sweet, of soft and crunchy, and we all enjoyed it. I used walnuts as well, and Sharon fruit, which...
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Classic buttercream (filling) reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Whoopie Pies : Dozens of Mix 'em, Match 'em, Eat 'em Up Recipes (reviewed 30th December 2010)

This is a basic buttercream recipe, and works fine for whoopie pie fillings, but I really have to urge everyone to go with the classic Fluff filling.
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Roasted Polenta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 1st January 2011)

I first made soft polenta as per the Zuni instructions (page 191), and then I spread some olive oil in a small pyrex pan, and added it to about 1 inch....
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