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Bourbon Buffalo Meatloaf reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Western National Park Lodges Cookbook (reviewed 13th February 2011)We had this dish in Paradise Lodge in Mount Ranier National Park. It tasted better in the Lodge than when I cooked it. It only has eggs and vegetables,... | |
Danish Salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)This Waldorf salad variation has apples, pineapple, celery, carrots, orange, raisins, and almonds. It also calls for a green bell pepper - we substituted... | |
Vegetable Stew reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)We liked this but found it too sweet. 1tbl honey would be more than enough. Also, we thought there were only 4 servings, not 6. | |
Eggplant Curry reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)A good start on a recipe but way too bland. I made a 1/2 to 2/3 recipe, with all the spices and it was not spicy at all. | |
Zucchini-Feta Pancakes reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)Tasty, but does not want to make pancakes.
Note to self suggests baking it in a flat casserole. | |
Ricotta-Almond Strudel reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)Tasty but looked awful. Two rolls might be tidier. | |
Greek Lemon Sauce (with egg) reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2011)This made a thick looking, but thin tasting, pleasantly yellow-colored sauce. It cooked up beautifully without any deviations from the recipe. The yellow... | |
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 17th February 2011)I really made a mess of this recipe. I had fresh very local strawberries, but had to rely on frozen rhubarb, so only used one pound instead of two. I only... | |
Pepper-Cumin Cookies reviewed by soupereasyFrom: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 17th February 2011)This dough was very strange , didn't come together until compressed. Only liquid for 2 cups of flour and 2 sticks of butter...1 tsp of vanilla extract.
Cookies... | |
Chiptole Sweet Potato Soup reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Homesick Texan (reviewed 17th February 2011)The soup itself is really tasty. I had some difficulty with the pecans, though. They didn't quite get as crispy as I would have liked. Rather than toasting... | |
Air-dried Beef with Butter Lettuce and Coriander Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th February 2011)Generally, I am not wishy-washy in my response to a dish. I like it or I don't and it's pretty easy to determine what works for me and what doesn't. ... | |
Broccali Noodle Mushroom Casserole reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th February 2011)I used everything in this recipe except for the white wine. It makes a very large volume; even with very generous portions, we had eight servings, not... | |
Gypsy Soup reviewed by SqueakyChuFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th February 2011)I'm sorry to report that I wasn't that crazy about this soup. It came out too thick, so I added 2 extra cups of water in the course of cooking it. ... | |
Zucchini-Feta Pancakes reviewed by cadfaelFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 19th February 2011)First of all my recipe is from 2000, page 144.
I think it is important to salt and squeeze out the zucchini really well for the recipe to work. I also... | |
Spicy Eggplant Relish reviewed by cadfaelFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 19th February 2011)Good, easy to make, better next day.
This is from the 2000 ed. sorry | |
Quick cooked Bok Choy reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 20th February 2011)This is a very nice reminder of how to saute bok choy. What I liked was Bittman's advice to cook the stem segments long enough to allow them to soften.... | |
Banana Bread reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2011)This is the first banana bread I have ever made without walnuts. The sesame seeds coating the outside of the loaf are amazing. If you love sesame seeds,... | |
Shakshuka reviewed by BarbaraFrom: Jerusalem (reviewed 13th October 2012)This is a basic recipe, with sweet red pepper being the main ingredient besides the tomatoes. I think it could really use an onion, but I think you can... | |
Refritos (Refried Beans) reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 23rd February 2011)I soaked the pinto beans over night, and then followed jherb’s suggestion to cook them in the slow cooker. I do not like a lot of spice, and ignored... | |
Fast Tilapia with Asian Flavors reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 24th February 2011)This was a nice recipe. Nothing awesome, but something a little different from my usual fish preparation. I left out the jalapenos and cilantro, as I... | |
Samosas reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2011)Oh Monkey Rose, how I wish I had read your review! I prepared this recipe as instructed, only I doubled the ginger (if you read my reviews, you know that... | |
Butterbeans with sweet chilli sauce and fresh herbs reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2011)It's difficult to rate this recipe appropiately. We couldn't get any butterbeans so we used broad beans from a glas instead. Unfortunately, the beans tasted... | |
Baked Shells and Cheese reviewed by LeekaFrom: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 24th February 2011)Okay, not bad, not great. It satisfied my craving for baked macaroni and cheese but the sauce was lacking something. | |
Baked Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and Almonds reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 25th February 2011)Update 2012.
I am predictable. Without checking cookbooker, I found this recipe in this book and remade it. Again it took longer than I expected, but... | |
Five-spice Tofu reviewed by westerFrom: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 25th February 2011)This was a nice tofu variation, with a good aniseed flavor. Still, next time I think I will make the marinade a bit more concentrated.
Make sure the pan/dish... | |
Breakfast bars reviewed by kfharvey1From: Nigella Express (reviewed 26th February 2011)Very quick and easy to get in the oven. I used any old mix of fruit, seeds and nuts. | |
Indian Cauliflower Soup reviewed by kaye16From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 26th February 2011)This is a variation on Creamy Cauliflower (or Broccoli) Soup. I've made the base recipe as Creamy Broccoli Soup. We definitely prefer the Indian Cauliflower... | |
Whole Grain Almond-Apricot Bread Pudding reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 27th February 2011)This was an easy recipe to put together, definitely a plus for a breakfast dish. I didn't have apricot jam, so substituted a good orange marmalade. It... | |
Anoop's Weekend Roti reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Cooking Channel (reviewed 28th February 2011)These were very tasty, but we weren't quite sure when they were cooked all the way through. The cauliflower filling had a great flavor! | |
Samosas reviewed by cadfaelFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2011)Hi
I too find this OK but on the bland side for what I like. My current preference for samosas seasoned more to my taste is reflected better in Canadian... | |
Zucchini-Crusted Pizza reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 28th February 2011)This makes a very soft crusted pizza, which shrinks by about half its height. It is just there, it doesn’t have any noticeable flavor. I think it could... | |
Grilled Mackerel reviewed by westerFrom: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 28th February 2011)The spices did not do as much as I thought/hoped they would, but that may be because my pestle had disappeared and I had to chop the garlic instead. | |
Grilled Mackerel reviewed by westerFrom: Real Fast Food (reviewed 28th February 2011)Plain grilled mackerel.
Nigel has a recipe with the same name but a lot more spices, in The 30-minute cook. | |
Pan-seared Salmon with Spinach and Shiitake Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2011)This was fine -- nothing wrong with it but nothing very special either. I had a bit of trouble seeing a flavor connection between the seared salmon and... | |
Marinated Tofu reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Greens Cookbook (reviewed 1st March 2011)This recipe is a fairly complicated marinade, involving dried mushrooms, a large number of spices, vinegar, etc. The recipe cautions you to let it go... | |
Grilled Tofu Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Greens Cookbook (reviewed 1st March 2011)The marinated tofu was OK, not great, on its own, but in a sandwich is was much better. We prepared our sandwich with vegganaise (Bittman), romaine lettuce.... | |
Herbed Carrot Soup reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 2nd March 2011)This is a beautiful soup, and it tasted fine. Nothing amazing, but good. I followed the recipe as specified, and the result had a very nice texture.... | |
Curried Mushrooms and Peas reviewed by LeekaFrom: The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2011)This simple dish packs a bit of a kick. I liked it but think it would taste even better by replacing the water with coconut milk to give the peas and... | |
Baked Maple Custard reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 4th March 2011)This was a nice and eggy plain custard. The recipe did not specify the temperature of the water to add to the baking pan and I used room temperature water.... | |
Cinnamon Panna Cotta with Spiced Roast Rhubarb reviewed by friederikeFrom: Tender: Volume II, A cook's guide to the fruit garden (reviewed 4th March 2011)The panna cotta was nice, but not 'panna' (creamy) enough - I think that what I most disliked was the addition of Greek yoghurt - the change in consistency... | |
Lasagne al Forno reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Cuisine of Italy: All the Recipes (reviewed 4th March 2011)An okay recipe - good instructions for the sauces, but I ended up modifying everything. For example, I used the double amount of mince meat and canned... | |
Cauliflower Cheese Pie reviewed by andrewFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 5th March 2011)This was quite good, but unlike the previous reviewers, I didn't think it was great. I may have been spoiled by the Smitten Kitchen roasted cauliflower... | |
Breakfast Brown Rice with Blueberries and Almonds reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 5th March 2011)This recipe has potential. Rice is mixed with dried blueberries, raw almonds, salt, milk/water (hot) is poured over it, and it is baked.
I tried using... | |
Custardy Popovers reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 5th March 2011)I've eaten much better popovers. I opted to use two large eggs. My pop overs didn't rise as much as they should have. Maybe it was my oven. I did bake... | |
Green mayo reviewed by westerFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 6th March 2011)I made this with parsley, and while it was a very pretty pale green color, it did not really taste different from normal mayonnaise.
It is not necessary... | |
Oven baked carrot fries reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Wiliams-Sonoma The Kid's Cookbook: A great book for kids who love to cook (Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles) (reviewed 6th March 2011)This recipe gives carrots a wonderful rosemary flavor, and that alone probably deserves a five rating. However, there were some problems with the recipe.... | |
Rhubarb Crumble reviewed by friederikeFrom: Puddings and Cobblers (The Le Cordon Bleu Home Collection) (reviewed 6th March 2011)Hmm. I made this a couple of years ago, and in my memory it had been very good. So when we asked friends to come over for dinner last night, I decided... | |
Cauliflower Cheese Pie reviewed by bab56From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 6th March 2011)I liked this dish but not sure I would go out of the way to make it again. I should have followed my instinct about the crust as it got a little hard--so... | |
Pickled Red Onions reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 7th March 2011)This recipe interested me because I love the onions best in pickled herring and this is an optional garnish in many of the recipes. I am not sure where... | |
Racy Red Lentil Soup reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Saved By Soup: More Than 100 Delicious Low-Fat Soups To Eat And Enjoy Every Day (reviewed 7th March 2011)This is an unusual soup. I have not cooked red lentils before but they were easily found at Whole Foods. They were more pink than red. However after I... | |
Jicama, Orange & Fennel Salad reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 7th March 2011)This took as much effort to assemble all the ingredients as it did to prepare. However, it was nice to be able to prepare the components ahead and put... | |
Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach reviewed by aj12754From: My Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2011)Another "thank you google" dinner -- had a big bag of spinach and some flash frozen shrimp I wanted to use up -- and google came up with this.
And it... | |
Fried Chicken reviewed by ESQx2From: The Food Network (reviewed 7th March 2011)The chicken was flavorful even though I didn't marinate the chicken in buttermilk as long as called for because the breading had a nice kick. I used peanut... | |
Chappatis reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 8th March 2011)I have never worked with such a tiny dough ball before, but the recipe worked great. Unfortunately I followed her admonition to not get the circles of... | |
Baked Bittersweet Chocolate Custard reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 9th March 2011)This has a very nice flavor, but a disappointing texture. I used nonfat milk, and the custard separates, and yields lots of liquid while its eaten.
Like... | |
Soupe Paysanne a Boire et a Manger reviewed by aj12754From: Saveur Cooks Authentic French: Rediscovering the Recipes, Traditions, and Flavors of the World's Greatest Cuisine (reviewed 9th March 2011)This is basically a bean and vegetable soup. All the usual suspects are present (onions, leeks, garlic, carrots, shallots, celery, turnips, cabbage, navy... | |
Cold Omelet with Vinaigrette reviewed by westerFrom: Real Fast Food (reviewed 9th March 2011)This is a nice idea, and I like cold omelets, but the dressing was much too strong, I couldn't taste the egg anymore.
I will experiment with less overwhelming... | |
Thai chicken, mushroom, and basil stir-fry reviewed by westerFrom: On Rice: 60 Fast and Easy Toppings That Make the Meal (reviewed 10th March 2011)This one is quite hot, and the hotness is unevenly distributed: the mushrooms get very hot, but the chicken not so much. I'm not sure I like that. I would... | |
Korean Spinach Side Dish reviewed by westerFrom: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 11th March 2011)A nice way with spinach, I don't know how fireproof his kids are, but mine did find it a bit spicy. Replacing the red pepper threads with red bell pepper... | |
pancetta and cinnamon waffles reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 12th March 2011)This is a pumped up waffle - its easy because you use mix, and then add extras (pancetta, cinnamon, eggs, oil). The result is very good, but its also... | |
Ricotta Gnocchi reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)These were very soft and a little watery gnocchi with great flavor from the cheese and garlic and visual appeal from the parsley. The dough was less tricky... | |
Beetroot and Cumin Soup with Spiced Yoghurt reviewed by friederikeFrom: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 12th March 2011)I'm on the fence. On the one hand, beetroot soup is something I've wanted to make for a long time; on the other hand, I've had a few issues with the instructions,... | |
Solyanka reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)This cabbage casserole was good. The fresh dill and caraway seed gave a look of character to this cabbage casserole dish. When it came time to add the... | |
Lasagna with Turkey Sausage reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 13th March 2011)I like the turkey sausage in this. It's a nice alternative to beef. What I don't like at all are the noodles. I am not a fan of no-boil noodles so was... | |
broth-braised potatoes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th March 2011)This recipe involves first preparing chicken broth with herbs, lemon, and garlic, and then using this broth to cook potatoes. I used some lovely little... | |
Mixed Fruit Salad reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th March 2011)If you really need a recipe for cutting up fruit and tossing it with lemon juice, here it is. The variations are a bit more complex. I usually omit the... | |
Solyanka reviewed by hipcookFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 17th March 2011)I'm a fan of potatoes and cabbage, so this dish caught my eye. With cider vinegar and 3 forms of tart dairy (cottage cheese, yogurt, and sour cream), it's... | |
Spicy Caramel Popcorn reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th March 2011)I think either our altitude or dry climate works against us - in making candies or this caramel corn. The sugar/butter/water mixture cooked the proscribed... | |
Date Nut Torte reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 18th March 2011)This rich torte recipe reminded me of one my mother like to make and serve for company with butter brickle ice cream. I chose this version of the recipe... | |
Kristina's Potato Salad reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)This was a nice variation on a classic potato salad. The additions of minced cucumber and fresh dill, give a light, pickle-type flavor. I used the lower... | |
Champ reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (At Table) (reviewed 20th March 2011)Used only about half the spring onion, and added nettles, recommended as a variation. Will definitely make it again. | |
Lemon Meringues reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 20th March 2011)This recipe is not for the faint-hearted. The lemon-cornstarch mixture was very hard like paste. Mixing it into the beaten egg whites was quite difficult.... | |
Lemon Yogurt Cake reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 21st March 2011)I love lemon. Between the cake, the lemon syrup and the glaze, this is very lemony. I even added a little bit of lemon zest to the glaze for color and... | |
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Kabocha Squash reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Just Hungry (reviewed 21st March 2011)I'd not tried Kabocha squash before, and there are very few kabocha-specific recipies, this one was the exception. The squash is sliced into narrow wedges,... | |
Cheese Beans reviewed by hipcookFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 21st March 2011)A recipe with good bones. I'm sure I'll be returning to it, with some tweaks perhaps to my ingredients and the recipe. Specifically, I cut the chili powder... | |
Satyamma's Famous Cauliflower Curry reviewed by westerFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 21st March 2011)I substituted cashews for peanuts and coconut milk for coconut, because that is what I had. I also fried the cauliflower with the onions because I prefer... | |
Flatbread Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Prosciutto reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 23rd March 2011)Made this on our "Griddler," which includes a panini press option. I used fresh spinach and had no issues with the sandwich being too watery. I thought... | |
Chicken Salad with Crunchy Vegetables and Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 24th March 2011)This is a fine salad, but the dressing is a bit too sweet for my tastes. | |
Chocolate beef stew reviewed by westerFrom: Spices of Life: Piquant Recipes from Africa, Asia and Latin America for Western Kitchens (reviewed 25th March 2011)This was good, but not very special. The chocolate flavor was very subtle, and I thought something else was missing - a citrus note maybe, or a bit of... | |
Sweet Oatmeal Raisin Bread reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 26th March 2011)This dark hearty bread tastes very similar to Boston brown bread, but does not steam for hours. This is very satisfying for bread made with no fat or eggs.... | |
Glazed Carrots reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two (reviewed 26th March 2011)I had slender carrots and the recipe seemed to be going OK, except the glaze just did not seem to be thick enough to coat the carrots as directed. So I... | |
Transitional Cinnamon Raisin Bread (and Buns) reviewed by bhnycFrom: Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor (reviewed 27th March 2011)I am so glad that I read people's comments about the rise time of this on TheFreshLoaf.com. I did, indeed, find that it took soooo much longer to rise... | |
Cream of Artichoke reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)Okay but nothing special, and not worth the effort. Wouldn't make it again and would recommend using tinned artichoke hearts for those wanting to give... | |
Beautiful Broccoli reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)This would be lifted a bit with sunflower or olive oil instead of butter but it still tasted like it was missing the blue cheese instead of being a light,... | |
Minted Cucumber Flan reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: SAINSBURY'S COMPLETE VEGETARIAN COOKING. (reviewed 27th March 2011)I would definitely use cucumber in a chilled summer flan but I would combine it with something else, maybe smoked salmon or prawns (I have some recipes... | |
Tomato Rice reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: THE BEST OF SAINSBURY'S ORIENTAL COOKING (reviewed 27th March 2011)Not bad but I prefer it with something than on it's own. So far the only recipe I've found that it works with is Egg Curry with Yogurt from the same book... | |
Potato and Radish Salad reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: Potato: The Definitive Guide to Potatoes and Potato Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2011)Fairly average when compared to other potato salad recipes in this book (and there are plenty to choose from), so I probably won't be making it again. | |
Mushroom and Spring Spinach Bourguignonne with Poached Eggs reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes (reviewed 27th March 2011)I left out the bacon and didn't bother with the poached eggs, served it with mashed potato, and although it was tasty enough I wouldn't make it again.... | |
Raspberry Rice Pudding Flan reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes (reviewed 27th March 2011)Sweet in a "sweet-shop" sort of way - I can't explain it any better than that. A lot of people will love this but it wasn't for me. | |
New Basic Sweet Biscuits reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2011)Flavorful substantial biscuits that complemented the strawberries in the shortcake. My butter was cold, but a family crisis and an 84ºF kitchen meant... | |
potato peel broth reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 29th March 2011)This is a simple vegetarian broth, and a great reminder to save those valuable potato peels. I made a batch tonight with potato, sweet potato, and carrot... | |
Corn Bread reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 30th March 2011)This is my tried-and-true corn bread recipe, the one I've used for the past decade. Over the past six months, though, I've been testing cornbread recipes... | |
chicken saltimbocca with escarole and beans reviewed by soupereasyFrom: The Best American Recipes 2004-2005: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet (reviewed 30th March 2011)The chicken breasts,pounded with the fresh sage and prosciutto, floured and browned were lovely!
They are to be served on wilted escarole and cannellini... | |
Rye Soda Bread reviewed by andrewFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 1st April 2011)This is a simple and quick soda bread recipe, with about 60% rye, the rest being white flour. You can, as Heidi writes, whip it together and have fresh... | |
cucumber and mint salsa reviewed by westerFrom: John Ash: Cooking One on One: Private Lessons in Simple, Contemporary Food from a Master Teacher (reviewed 1st April 2011)This was nice and fresh, however I found the flavor a bit "thin". It did go very well with lamb. | |
Baked Shrimp with Scallions, Tomatoes, and Feta reviewed by westerFrom: The Simpler the Better : Sensational One-Dish Meals (reviewed 1st April 2011)This was OK. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing terribly special either. I think I know better things to do with the ingredients. | |
Wine-Braised Chicken with Shallots and Pancetta reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 3rd April 2011)A very easy braised chicken (even doable on a weeknight if you have a bit of extra time) with good flavor. I do think that the smokiness of bacon (rather... | |
Eggplant Timbale reviewed by KVizzFrom: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 3rd April 2011)The favor is good...just not worth the effort in my opinion. There were a lot of steps and it was time-consuming.
The presentation is beautiful though.... | |
Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto reviewed by KVizzFrom: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 3rd April 2011)It is difficult to say what held me back from loving this...the elements were just sort of placed together but didn't come across as a cohesive plate. | |
Oven-roasted Garlicky Fries reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 4th April 2011)Really, these are not oven fries--they are roasted potatoes. Still good. |