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Mama's Greek Butter-Bean Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 25th February 2018)

Loved this. - Made a half recipe, which might have served 3 as a side; two of us couldn't finish it. Used muguets. - This would be a great main-dish sala,...
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Warm Leeks "Nicoise" reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Son and I really enjoyed all the flavors in this one - roasted tomatoes, boiled leeks, and a nice dressing of red wine vinegar, EVOO, black olives, capers,...
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Pan Roasted Green Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Super Tuscan: Heritage Recipes and Simple Pleasures from Our Kitchen to Your Table (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Family enjoyed these. I used pancetta in this and it was delicious. Didn't have any white wine so I used the option of water.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Q and E. Also delicious. Will be making again. Only a few ingredients necessary.
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Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella reviewed by southerncooker

From: Super Tuscan: Heritage Recipes and Simple Pleasures from Our Kitchen to Your Table (reviewed 27th February 2018)

This was so good. I roasted the tomatoes on Sunday and put in fridge. When got home from work on Monday I reheated a bit in the microwave the proceeded...
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Chinese brown sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 27th February 2018)

This sauce is used throughout the book in several recipes and I'm sure I will make it many times in the future. It adds a sweet but also savoury flavour...
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Eggplant Salad Country-Style reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2018)

This was a hit at our Greek-themed dinner. The 2 cups served 5, leaving several people wanting a bit more. I made the salad the day before, using only...
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Radish Salad with Pickled Onions and Feta Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2018)

I was intrigued for this combination of ingredients. I turned out be a a very tasty salad, and very pretty spread out on a platter. Sliced radishes with...
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Roasted tomato and goats' cheese tart with thyme reviewed by Kestrel

From: Delia's Vegetarian Collection (reviewed 2nd March 2018)

Excellent and easy. Makes a good lunch or brunch dish and kids tend to really like it. One of my all time favourite dishes for company. I usually add a...
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Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 5th March 2018)

These were delicious but a bit hard to eat. I ended up dipping mine in some of the extra sauce after cutting my sandwich in small bite sized pieces.
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Kimchi Pulled Pork Disco Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 5th March 2018)

I made the pulled pork from page 202 so I could make these and the quesadillas on page 204. Hubby, son, daughter and I all agreed they were good. Loaded...
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Korean Pulled Pork Quesadillas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 5th March 2018)

Chessy, delicious. Loaded with flavors from the pork, two types of cheese, kimchi and chives. Then the toppings sour cream, tomatoes, avocado and pickled...
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Garlicky Chicken With Lemon-Anchovy Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The New York Times (reviewed 6th March 2018)

This was really a hit. If you have anchovy haters in the house, keep them out of the kitchen and turn on the exhaust fan--they will not know they're there,...
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Stuffed Pepper Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 7th March 2018)

Perfect supper on this cold winter night after a hard day at work. Easy to throw together in the Instant pot.
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Garlic Butter Green Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 8th March 2018)

I loved these easy to make and quick green beans. Son liked them, hubby said raw. They were a little crisp but I enjoyed them that way and loved the flavor...
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Baby Back Ribs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Fast and Foolproof Recipes for Every Brand of Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 8th March 2018)

This is one recipe we all agree was good. Loved the combination of brown sugar and spices rubbed on the rack of ribs before cooking in my IP. Once done...
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Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 11th March 2018)

Delicious! I could lick the bowl and hubby liked it too. I added some fresh thyme to my bowl when I served it up. I'll definitely make again.
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Orecchiette with Bacon, Lemon, and Cream reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I've seen reviews of this dish complaining of too much lemon. I used a small lemon for the juice and zest and thought it was perfect. The little bit of...
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Banana, Date and Walnut Tin Can Cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 11th March 2018)

These cakes were very good. I liked the method of heating the dates with the sugar, butter and water since that softens the dates making them easier to...
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Broccoli melts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I loved these and I was suprised since I'm not a big far of broccoli and cheese. The provolone was fantastic on these. I used sourdough bread for my toasts....
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Harvest Bread with Poolish reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 13th March 2018)

I'm giving this a 5 star review even tho the bread I produced was probably only about 3 1/2 to 4 stars. Like all the recipes in this book, the instructions...
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Mom's Cabbage Slaw reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking: Favorite Recipes from Lemon Grass Restaurant and Cafes (reviewed 14th March 2018)

Oops, I forgot the cucumber and mint leaves, but Ed thought it was perfect as it was.
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Fried Eggplant with Feta and Basil reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 15th March 2018)

Very nice and easy. A good addition to one's eggplant/aubergine repertoire. Slices of fried eggplant topped with a basil leaf, some feta, a tomato slice,...
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Tagine of Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Pears reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken recipes for every day and every mood (reviewed 16th March 2018)

Really liked this dish. I used chicken thighs and made a smaller amount but otherwise followed the recipe. It took about 1.5 hrs from start to finish....
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Sourdough Pita reviewed by jenncc

From: Weekend Bakery (reviewed 18th March 2018)

This recipe was very successful- the use of starter adds great flavor, the breads had nice chew and all of my pitas puffed up nicely. I did most of mine...
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Rhubarb Buckle with Ginger Crumb reviewed by Kestrel

From: Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More (reviewed 18th March 2018)

One of my favourite desserts! The ginger and rhubarb work very well together, and the resulting cake is moist and delicious.
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Dry-rub sweet potato steaks with green bean slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 18th March 2018)

I usually don't care for extra sweetness added to my sweet potatoes but the small amount of brown sugar added to the spice rub wasn't a hindrance to me...
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Perfect Blueberry Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 18th March 2018)

These were indeed very good. I liked them even better the next day split, buttered and toasted in the oven under the broiler as suggested by Deb. I got...
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Smokey-Spicy Rubbed Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time (reviewed 19th March 2018)

I really loved this but I think son in law thought too spicy since he only ate one leg and he usually eats three. I couldn't find ancho chili powder so...
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One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 19th March 2018)

This can be served as a main or as a side. We served it as a side to some chicken. Daughter and I loved son not so much and the others wouldn't try it.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pecan Loaf reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 19th March 2018)

As noted by the other reviewers, this loaf is excellent. When I first made it, I used cherries, rhubarb and toasted almonds instead of the strawberries,...
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Potato Chip Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 21st March 2018)

Chicken tenders dipped in butter then a mixture of potato chips and corn flakes and baked in the oven. Delicious.
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Potatoes and Asparague gribiche reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I really loved this and hubby liked it too although he said he'd have liked a few more pickles in it. Son liked it after he picked the asparagus out of...
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Overnight Country Blonde reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 21st March 2018)

This is an excellent loaf of bread! There is a small amount of wheat and rye flour that gives this bread a lot more character than your average blonde/white...
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Chicken and Rice Soup with Green Chilies and Ginger reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I adapted this to suit our tastes. Specifically, I threw the chilies and ginger in towards the end of cooking, since not everyone in the house likes raw...
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Penne pasta casserole reviewed by redjanet

From: Bosh! (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I made this for my non-vegan in-laws on Mothering Sunday and it went down very well. It was hearty and delicious without being too heavy. It was the first...
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mayonnaise reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I was amazed by how well this worked. Quick and easy and can be used in place of real mayonnaise for so many things. I used this to mix into chickpea tuna,...
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Comforting Cabbage, Onion and Farro Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 22nd March 2018)

Perfect for a cold night. Hubby and I both loved it. He kept saying he liked it while eating and he's very picky. There are some options for some of the...
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Mom's Special K Bars reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 22nd March 2018)

I didn't have maple syrup so I just used a cup of honey instead of 1/2 a cup of each. These are delicious. It actually uses cornflakes and the author...
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Beef and Bean Burritos reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Fast and Foolproof Recipes for Every Brand of Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 22nd March 2018)

These were very good and you put all the filling ingredients in the Instant Pot - rice, black beans, ground beef and some onions and spices. Warm your...
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Sesame-Miso Vinaigrette reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 25th March 2018)

Really enjoyed this on dark leafy greens as well as roasted broccoli!
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Peanut Butter Crunch French Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 25th March 2018)

I made a half recipe. Cinnamon whipped cream I used option of confectioners sugar. I added the optional bourbon in the egg milk mixture. I dipped hubbies...
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Miso Maple Ribs with Roasted Scallions reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 26th March 2018)

My family loved these. I was afraid that since they really love bbq ribs they might not like these but they were a hit. Even my daughter who doesn't care...
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Shrimp with Fennel, Green Olives, Red Onion, and White Wine reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2018)

Easy to make and very yummy. The fennel and green olives made a surprisingly good (to us) combination. I used AH fish stock from the freezer, topped up...
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Greens Salad with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fried Garlic reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2018)

Yummy stuff, simple to make, with a nice presentation. Handy because it can be made and plattered ahead of time. I used spinach, since I had that to be...
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Fried Garlic Topping reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2018)

Excellent on the Greens Salad with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fried Garlic. You do need to be a bit careful not to let the garlic burn, but otherwise, easy to...
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Roasted Mushrooms, Gremolata-Style reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 28th March 2018)

I made the roasted mushrooms using a mix of wild, baby bella, and a few white. Then finished the gremolata-style. Forgot to add the parsley. I used Panko...
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Stuffed Squash, Filling Two: Apple reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2018)

One of my favourite ways to cook squash. I raise the oven temp to 400 to shorten the cooking time and use various types of squash such as acorn and butternut....
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Bacon Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 29th March 2018)

This really made the apple pancakes from the previous page. I could eat it on any pancake.
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Caramelized cabbage risotto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 29th March 2018)

Hubby and I loved this one. I used chicken broth. It's worth all the stirring of the risotto.
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Beef Skirt Steak Salad with Blue Cheese and Parsley Basil Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 30th March 2018)

Delicious. I couldn't find skirt steak so I used sirloin. I thought I had a red onion but didn't so I used a sweet one. Son, daughter and I loved but hubby...
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Triple Berry Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life (reviewed 4th April 2018)

I made the all butter dough from this book to make this pie. I used a mix of raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. Yum!
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Traditional Art of the Pie all-butter dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life (reviewed 4th April 2018)

Excellent pie crust.
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Pancetta Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 4th April 2018)

Very good dressing recipe. Pancetta gives a nice taste.
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Hot Italian Chicken with Peppers and Chilli reviewed by kaye16

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 4th April 2018)

Made a halfish recipe with thighs. Very good stuff. - The skin was crispy. The technique is similar to one I saw in Cooks' Illustrated article about ensuring...
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Sourdough Focaccia reviewed by jenncc

From: Genius Kitchen (reviewed 4th April 2018)

This focaccia has excellent texture and comes together nicely. I did not need the full amount of flour, so certainly follow the authors advice and add...
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Tajine of chicken, caramelized onions and pears reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 4th April 2018)

Really liked this dish. I used chicken thighs and made a smaller amount but otherwise followed the recipe. It took about 1.5 hrs from start to finish....
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Whole Wheat Sourdough Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Prairie Homestead (reviewed 5th April 2018)

I have made these many times and I have found that though I use whole wheat flour to feed my starter, the tortillas themselves are softer/more pliable...
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Tostadas De Picadillo (ground beef tostadas) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen (reviewed 2nd May 2018)

A hit with my family. Hubby said you can make this again. Son wants me to leave out carrots next time or at least add a lot less. Neither him or his dad...
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Morrocan style chicken with lentils reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 8th April 2018)

This was excellent. I changed the method slightly, cooking it on the stove top completely as this takes much less time. I also used mushroom stock cubes...
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Instant Pot Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Zen and Spice Live Life Balanced (reviewed 9th April 2018)

My whole family loved these green beans. Q & E. IP for only 4 min on high pressure. Then back in pot on saute with the other ingredients. Hubby was...
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Scones reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 9th April 2018)

Great recipe with lots of possibilities. These scones came out flaky and tender with crisp edges. I used half and half, incorporating cheddar, jalapeno...
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 11th April 2018)

This is wonderful - fragrant with spice and aromatics, tangy and bright from the the tomato base and rich with cream. Hits all the right spots! I broke...
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Cucumber Raita reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 11th April 2018)

Simple and tasty. Serves as nice balance to a spicy meat or veggie dish. I serve with Middle Eastern dishes as well as Indian curries.
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The Perfect Basmati Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 11th April 2018)

Good technique for making rice. Served with Chicken Tikka Masala.
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Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two (reviewed 14th April 2018)

I was a tempted to add spices, but glad I didn't (at least this time). The end result was wonderful, unadulterated banana flavor with a moist, tender...
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Salt-and-Sichuan-Pepper Shrimp reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More (reviewed 15th April 2018)

Delicious. Not to hard. I used headless already split and deveined shell on shrimp,and cornstarch for breading. I fried mine in a cast iron skillet instead...
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Dumpling Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More (reviewed 15th April 2018)

I used this dough to make the green onion pancakes p 90. I used my kitchen aid mixer to make the dough.
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Green Onion Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More (reviewed 15th April 2018)

I used the dumpling dough to make these pancakes. I used my french rolling pin to roll out the dough. I had a little trouble at first with rolling into...
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Smacked Cucumbers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More (reviewed 15th April 2018)

Loved these. I used the side of my clever to smack the cucumbers. I used baby cucumbers.
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Vegetarians Delight reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More (reviewed 15th April 2018)

This could be a main course but I used it as a side and served it over Asian Rice with a little extra low-sodium soy sauce. My veggies were Chinese cabbage,...
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Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More (reviewed 15th April 2018)

delicious to dip the green onion pancakes p 90 in. Will also be useful for other recipes in this book.
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Sichuan Pepper Salt reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More (reviewed 15th April 2018)

Made for the Salt-and-sichuan-pepper shrimp p 207 delicious.
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Tomato and Fried Bread Hash reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 15th April 2018)

I loved this and it was really easy. I served it with scrambled eggs.
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Egg Tortilla Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 15th April 2018)

I loved this. The crispy edges of the tortilla were perfect for dipping into the runny yolk. Loved the addition of hot sauce to the top before baking.
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Emergency Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 15th April 2018)

I wish I'd had some of the disposable pans in the size she says to use for this. Since I didn't I used a ramekin, but it would have worked better in the...
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Spanish Supper: Chicken, Morcilla and Sherry reviewed by kaye16

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 17th April 2018)

Good. Nice crispy skin on the chicken. I had two leftover artichoke hearts from the previous day's meal. I halved these and added partway through the cooking.
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Nekisia's Olive Oil and Sea Salt Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking (reviewed 17th April 2018)

This is a tasty, crisp granola with an addictive sweet and salty flavor. The maple /olive oil/pecan combo works perfectly, but as with most granola recipes...
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Spicy tomatillo sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 19th April 2018)

I made this to go on the Korean beef, sweet potato, and quinoa bibimbap p187 Even though we wern't a big fan of her version of bibimbap we loved this sauce....
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Sweet and Sour Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: This Old Gal (reviewed 19th April 2018)

I made this to go on the healthy inside out egg rolls and it was delicious. I'd make again to dip chicken nuggets or other things in.
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Ginger and Walnut Carrot Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 20th April 2018)

This cake is a little drier and less sweet than the usual carrot cake. I really enjoyed it with coffee. I also enjoyed the three types of ginger going...
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Crab & Avocado Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 23rd April 2018)

Simple, tasty, looks pretty on the plate, perfect for a summer meal on the back deck or patio. Elegant enough for a dinner party. Can be done a few hours...
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Instant Pot Pastrami reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 23rd April 2018)

This is delicious and really easy but does take some time. It takes about an hour to cook in the IP then some time for cooling before rubbing on the spices....
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Earl Grey Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 24th April 2018)

Loved the addition of Earl Grey tea made with milk instead of water in these muffins. The recipe does make quiet a few muffins. I got 18 muffins. Son loved...
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Bashed Cucumber and Radish Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 24th April 2018)

Delicious and refreshing salad.
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Turkish Eggs reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 24th April 2018)

I was really surprised at how much I loved this. I had tried another recipe once that had Greek yogurt paired with eggs and hated it. I think warming the...
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Catalan toasts reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 24th April 2018)

Simple but oh so delicious. I used toasted sourdough bread and very ripe Roma tomatoes. Will definitely be making these again.
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Mushroom-Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple Thai Food: Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen (reviewed 24th April 2018)

This makes an excellent meatless Monday selection. I served over garlic Jasmine rice and it was delicious. I made this recipe in an on line cookbook club...
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Black and Blue Oat Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes From Our Kitchen (reviewed 25th April 2018)

Really delicious! A bit more time consuming than some other bar recipes I've made, since the crust and crumble topping are not the same mixture (as in...
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Chicken Messina reviewed by kaye16

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 25th April 2018)

Kind of a poor-man's (or lazy cook's) version of vitello tonnato. Very good it was, nicely poached chicken with a tasty sauce. A definite do-me-again.
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Eggplant Caponata reviewed by jenncc

From: The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria (reviewed 25th April 2018)

I made this with the intention of adding red bell pepper, capers (common in caponata) or black olives (personal preference), all of which are not called...
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Salt and Vinegar Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 27th April 2018)

I made a recipe and a half of this and the three of us devoured them. Delicious. They went perfectly with the Parmesan Crusted Tilapia from Gale Gand's...
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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Cucumber, Tomato, & Fennel reviewed by southerncooker

From: Gale Gand's Lunch! (reviewed 27th April 2018)

There was a cucumber, tomato, & fennel relish that went with this fish but I didn't make it. We loved the fish with Nigella's Salt and Vinegar Potatoes...
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Perfect Asparagus with Garlic and Salted Olive Oil reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2018)

The Aleppo pepper in this gave the tender crisp asparagus a wonderful flavor. I squeezed on the optional lemon juice at the end and that gave it a nice...
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Cucumber Salad with Soy, Ginger and Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 30th April 2018)

Really enjoyed this - refreshing but spicy, a great summer dish.
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Joy The Baker's Olive Oil Braised Chickpeas reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 30th April 2018)

This makes a great desk side lunch, as well as holding it's on an elegant supper menu. I did add sliced garlic - otherwise stuck to the recipe using thyme,...
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Farmstead Mac and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Homegrown: Cooking from My New England Roots (reviewed 30th April 2018)

We love mac and cheese and have tried many recipes over the years. Our daughter has made up some delicious mac and cheese recipes as well and had one published....
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No knead sweet potato dinner rolls reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 4th May 2018)

These rolls are fantastic! They are very easy to make and taste great while involving a minimum of work. You can use squash for the sweet potato if desired....
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Light Chocolate Glaze reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 6th May 2018)

Very good. For the Chocolate-Glazed Banana Cake, it would be okay to halve this recipe, unless you have a use for the extra.
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Carnitas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen (reviewed 7th May 2018)

My pork was around 8 lbs. instead of 5 and had a bone in it. Couldn't find any boneless. I did a pretty good job of getting it cut up anyway. I used the...
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