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Chicken Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 2nd June 2020)

Really enjoyed this dish though I did have to use what was on hand - used diced canned tomatoes instead of crushed, and regular pasta instead of egg noodles....
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Flour's Famous Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 2nd June 2020)

I am a little late to the game on this one, but better late than never. This was super moist, very easy and most importantly delicious! I have been making...
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True Texas Chili Recipe reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th June 2020)

This produces meaty chili in a deeply flavored, rich, silky sauce. It took about 1 hour and half to get the meat super tender and the stock thickened....
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Chez Panisse's Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 11th June 2020)

Loved this simple dessert! This is approximately the same recipe that i is in the Chez Panisse Dessert book (without the various berries). The jammy...
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Chicken Vesuvio reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 14th June 2020)

This was simple and so delicious. Couldn't get enough of the pan sauce! I was worried I would lose the crisp on my chicken and potatoes after pouring...
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Lamb Biryani reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 16th June 2020)

This is a delicious take on biryani! It has great flavor, savory, meaty and heady with spices. It is a process - there are several components to prep...
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Buttermilk-Sage Dinner Rolls reviewed by kateq

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 17th June 2020)

Delicious, easy. Sage could be replaced with other herbs or skipped altogether. Only possible criticism is that these are big rolls--might make a yield...
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Strawberry Spritz reviewed by kateq

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 19th June 2020)

This may well become my favorite drink of the summer--and this the version made with what I had on hand--frozen berries and dry Vermouth. I can only imagine...
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: One Good Dish (reviewed 20th June 2020)

A dish that could not be simpler to make, and absolutely delicious. Topped the cooled tomato with a room temperature slice of mozzarella drizzled with...
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Simple Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 22nd June 2020)

These are great - soft and pliable with just the right amount of stretch. I got 12 good size (taco) tortillas out of this. I used exactly 200 grams warm...
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Blueberry Cornmeal Butter Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 22nd June 2020)

I Love This Cake! I love the crunchy cornmeal topping, the moist, tender cake and the simplicity of the whole thing! This is one of those "greater than...
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Sesame-Crusted Roast Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th June 2020)

I used a Römertopf clay cooker for the chicken, following the timings provided. A beautiful and delicious chicken was the result. We spread the sauce...
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Eggplant Stuffed with Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Ratatouille reviewed by kateq

From: For Cod and Country: Simple, Delicious, Sustainable Cooking (reviewed 25th June 2020)

Delicious and very substantial as main course depite the lack of meat. The anchovies give the right undertone of saltiness. I followed instructions until...
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Basic Roll Dough Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: Baking for Two: The Small-Batch Baking Cookbook for Sweet and Savory Treats (reviewed 2nd July 2020)

These make an excellent small batch of cinnamon rolls! I actually made 6 smaller rolls (rather than 4) but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Baked...
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Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread reviewed by jenncc

From: Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes (reviewed 5th July 2020)

This is a decadent, buttery shortbread that just happens to have chocolate. Really loved these! Reading the troubles others had (on Bon Appetit website)...
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Sourdough Pita Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Baking Sense (reviewed 9th July 2020)

These are a little fussy ... that said the flavor and texture are great! This is a two day affair but the few pita I made right away (after the 3 folds...
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Classic Strawberry Shortcake – Thanks, Grandpa! reviewed by hipcook

From: Food Wishes (reviewed 12th July 2020)

This was a delightful and easy shortcake recipe. These shortcakes seemed sturdier than the crumbly ones I often make. (That may be because my dough was...
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Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 14th July 2020)

This is a simple cooked salsa with great tang from the tomatillos and a bit of smokey flavor from the chipotles. I roasted half of the tomatillos for...
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Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 17th July 2020)

This wasn't like any other shawarma I have ever had, but it was delicious, easy to prepare and will definitely make this again! I marinated for about 5...
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Hazelnut Brown Butter Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th July 2020)

This is a terrific cake! I used Bob's Red Mill Hazelnut Meal/Flour and had to make my own powdered sugar but it came out so moist and nutty I am already...
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Penne with Tomato-Chipotle Sauce and Creamy Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 18th July 2020)

A hit. I made a half recipe, using casareccia for the pasta and feta for the cheese. My chipotle was pretty big, so the dish was nicely spicy. Quick to...
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Zucchini Cake with Crunchy Lemon Glaze reviewed by Kestrel

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 19th July 2020)

This cake comes together quickly and is delicious. Like the previous reviewer, I didn't use the glaze (which I'm sure would be very good), opting to sprinkle...
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Buttermilk Bacon-Fat Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 22nd July 2020)

I have made these several times with buttermilk and they are always great, but the best version is with spent (slightly soured) half and half! Not sure...
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My Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 23rd July 2020)

Great biscuits! I roll mine out on the thicker side and put them (sides touching) into a cast iron skillet. Baked 18 minutes for golden tops.
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Pillowy White Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 30th July 2020)

This is a light and fluffy white bread that makes excellent sandwiches and toast but also wonderful on its own. It is soft and slightly sweet and definitely...
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Syrian-Style Lentil-Tomato Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Bean By Bean: A Cookbook: More than 200 Recipes for Fresh Beans, Dried Beans, Cool Beans, Hot Beans, Savory Beans...Even Sweet Beans! (reviewed 31st July 2020)

DEElicious. I thin this might serve only 4. Two of us ate what appears to be half of the recipe. The rest goes into the freezer.
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Greek Lamb with Potatoes & Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 2nd August 2020)

A delicious one-pot meal. I made a half recipe for two. (Would be easy to cut back for one.) Used the mandoline to make fine slices of potatoes. Cut eggplant...
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Baked Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta reviewed by kaye16

From: The New York Times (reviewed 4th August 2020)

This was seriously good. I made a halifsh recipe, served over orzo. I used 300g of frozen, cooked shrimp (tailed unpeeled). I didn't transfer the tomato...
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Blueberry Banana Bread reviewed by tignor

From: Betty Crocker (reviewed 4th August 2020)

Amazing. I make this A to Z Bread and this one rose higher PLUS didn't have any added oil. I think I can use this base recipe and add 2 cups of A to Z...
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Roast Chicken with Ginger, Macaroni with Roasting Juices (Poulet Roti au Gingembre, Coudes au Jus) reviewed by kateq

From: Lulu's Provencal Table: The Exuberant Food and Wine from the Domaine Tempier Vineyard (reviewed 10th August 2020)

This is really good chicken--actually a good chicken dinner. The pasta and the tomatoes with the juices from the chicken, the lovely note of flavor from...
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Farro Broccoli Bowl with Lemony Tahini reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 11th August 2020)

I made this as a main dish and it really satisfied with earthy grains and veg and a punchy dressing. I scaled this way down for 2 but sincerely wish I...
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Kansas Sunflower Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 13th August 2020)

This is a delicious loaf of bread! Great flavor and texture from the seeds and grains, but also loved the thin, crisp crust alongside the super soft,...
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English Muffin Bread reviewed by kaye16

From: Bread Machine Baker (reviewed 13th August 2020)

This is delicious bread, unortunately just a 2# loaf. The recipe calls for 1cup less 1tbl water. This resulted in a sunken loaf. Next time around I used...
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Pan Seared Cod reviewed by kateq

From: Hunter Angler Gardener Cook (reviewed 15th August 2020)

Step-by-step instructions for pan searing a piece of cod. Works like a charm.
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Greek Salad with Marinated Radishes and Feta Cheese on Grilled Bread reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 21st August 2020)

A very tasty dinner salad. Easy to make except for thinly slicing the radishes. Very nice on a hot summer evening.
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Paratha Flaky South Asian Flatbread) reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 21st August 2020)

I have made this several times but somehow always forget to review. It is a bit time consuming but with the help of the video it is not difficult, and...
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Carrot and Coriander Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food (reviewed 27th August 2020)

Surprisingly delicious, with fairly simple ingredients. Two of us ate a whole recipe as a dinner soup. Four to five servings only as a small starter.
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Watermelon and Cucumbers with Spicy Sumac Salt reviewed by jenncc

From: Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes (reviewed 29th August 2020)

Sweet, spicy, cool and refreshing! This is a terrific summer salad.
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Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: Tex Mex Traditions, Innovations, and Comfort Foods From Both Sides of the Border (reviewed 30th August 2020)

These are terrific tortillas- flavor and texture are far superior to anything you can get at the grocery store (unless your lucky enough to live near an...
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Spicy Garlic Chicken Penne with Peas reviewed by kaye16

From: Julia's Album (reviewed 31st August 2020)

DH liked this a lot. I made a halfish recipe for two. - Didn't cut the chicken in half horizontally, but smashed it flat. - Used casareccia instead of...
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Pita Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories from An Unlikely Life on a Farm (reviewed 9th September 2020)

This is not the pita I grew up with, but it is the pita bread I always wanted - thick and puffy with a perfect pocket for all your delicious savories....
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Beef Stroganoff Casserole reviewed by tignor

From: Betty Crocker (reviewed 17th September 2020)

This is a definite "make again." All the flavors of Beef Stroganoff and with a crust instead of noodles. 6 servings is VERY small, so we ate this in 4.
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British Flapjacks reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 19th September 2020)

These are rich and tasty! A decadent granola bar. You can add dried fruit or nuts but I like them plain.
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Grilled Swordfish Steaks, Sicilian Salmoriglio Style reviewed by kateq

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 21st September 2020)

What perhaps I love most about Italian food--such respect for the ingredients. Here the swordfish is grilled and then dressed with salmoriglio--lemon...
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Basic Flaky Pie Pastry reviewed by jenncc

From: Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie (reviewed 27th September 2020)

Great crust - tender flaky and just the right sweet/salty flavor for most of the pies in this book. I use this one often and have never been disappointed....
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Garlicky Clam Sauce reviewed by tignor

From: Joie Warner's No-Cook Pasta Sauces (reviewed 29th September 2020)

One of my favorite cookbooks, one of my favorite recipes in said cookbook. The way this cookbook works is you gather your ingredients in a bowl that is...
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Chiles Rellenos reviewed by jenncc

From: Tex Mex Traditions, Innovations, and Comfort Foods From Both Sides of the Border (reviewed 2nd October 2020)

This review is for the sauce only, as I stuff and bake my chilies (not fry), but still wanted a sauce. I really liked this sauce! It's different from...
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Sugared Shortbread reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 3rd October 2020)

Loved these - delicate shortbread that almost melts in your mouth, with wonderful buttery flavor and super easy to throw together! I made a half recipe...
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Braised Beef Barbacoa reviewed by jenncc

From: Tex Mex Traditions, Innovations, and Comfort Foods From Both Sides of the Border (reviewed 6th October 2020)

This is a really terrific dish! It's not like any other barbacoa I have had, but it is delicious with tender meat, warm spices and a hearty sauce. I...
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White Bread with Poolish reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 8th October 2020)

This came out great and in fact I would say its my favorite from this book, but I think the White Bread with 80% Biga (page 106) has a slight edge, as...
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Currry-Kuri Squash Soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 9th October 2020)

One of my favourite soups ever. The combination of squash, sweet potato and orange with the curry paste and ginger is excellent. I used the recipe as a...
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Chicken Breasts Cooked in Mustard and Yoghurt reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of the Sun (reviewed 12th October 2020)

Nothing fancy, but this was easy and delicious. The marinade (yogurt, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin and coriander, S&P) came together...
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Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts reviewed by kaye16

From: Once Upon a Chef (reviewed 15th October 2020)

This is my go-to recipe salad recipe for a Thai, or other SE Asian, meal. Not too much work, excellent results. Lacking a red onion, I've used shallots...
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Sourdough Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: The Perfect Loaf (reviewed 19th October 2020)

These are terrific! Maybe the best sourdough pancakes I have tried, though it does require more time and ingredients than some, I think these are worth...
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Sbrisolona (Italian Almond Torta Cake) reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 27th October 2020)

Loved this simple cookie/cake! I halved this recipe and baked in an 8 inch loaf pan. I wasn't sure what to do with the "very coarsely chopped" almonds...
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Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 27th October 2020)

I followed this recipe pretty closely and was very happy with the results. I did roast my tomatillos and poblanos before adding them to the blender (personal...
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Vermont Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 3rd November 2020)

This was a great sandwich loaf with a couple tweaks - I decreased the maple sugar and omitted the cinnamon. I am sure it's wonderful either way but for...
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Kittencal's buttery shortbread pan cookies reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 5th November 2020)

These are fantastic pan shortbread cookies that are mixed in the food processor and take minutes to put together. I add lemon zest and use the dried cranberry...
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Our French Baguette reviewed by jenncc

From: Zingerman's Bakehouse (reviewed 8th November 2020)

These were by far the most successful baguettes I have made, and in fact better than many I have had from bakeries. Great open crumb, crispy crust and...
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Princeton Gingersnaps reviewed by jenncc

From: Dorie's Cookies (reviewed 8th November 2020)

Loved these spicy, chewy and not too sweet cookies! They get crispy around the edges as they cool or you can bake them an extra minute or two for an all-over...
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Homemade Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: Hunter Angler Gardener Cook (reviewed 12th November 2020)

Really good flour tortillas. These are Texas style (a little puffy) and pliable but without the baking powder. I used AP flour, 25 grams barley flour...
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Field Blend #1 reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 16th November 2020)

This is an excellent loaf of bread - complex flavor, thin crisp crust, and gorgeous creamy interior. I did not have light rye flour so I used a combo...
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Baked Rice with White Beans, Leeks and Lemon reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 21st November 2020)

This was a delicious surprise and infinitely adaptable. I followed the recipe pretty closely this time around but look forward to making it a little more...
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Julia Child's White Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Food.com (reviewed 26th November 2020)

Witjout a doubt, the best white bread I've ever had. Very straightforward method with consistently excellent results. Also makes great toast and can...
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Super-Pumpkiny Pumpkin Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 27th November 2020)

This was terrific and so worth the extra step of cooking the pumpkin filling. This pie was just about perfect - wonderful texture, just sweet enough and...
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Sourdough Stuffing with Kale and Dates reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 27th November 2020)

This was a wonderful side to our Thanksgiving turkey. It's lighter than my usual stuffing which was a welcome change and the flavors were great- savory...
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Pate Brisee II reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 27th November 2020)

This was flakey and perfect for Flour's Super Pumpkin-y Pumpkin Pie. It comes together easily, rolls out like a dream and held it shape. I will be using...
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Rich Turkey Gravy reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th November 2020)

This makes a wonderful gravy. I don't always have drippings (like when we smoke the turkey) and the stock recipe that accompanies this is terrific. The...
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Roasted Poultry Stock reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th November 2020)

I can't always use the drippings when we smoke our turkey and I like to make the stock for the gravy ahead of time. This year I made a half recipe and...
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Parker House Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th November 2020)

These were delicious - perfect buttery flavor and wonderful soft, fluffy texture. I was a bit concerned when I first mixed the dough as it was very stiff...
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Smooth and Spicy Pumpkin Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 1st December 2020)

I made two pumpkin pies this year - Super Pumkiny Pumpkin Pie from Flour Bakery and this one. They were both delicious but very different. This one has...
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Ginger Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 23rd December 2020)

Half recipe for two, although I'm fairly sure the two of us could have eaten a whole recipe. It was delicious. At the end of cooking, I thought it was...
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Tried and True Honey Butter Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 26th December 2020)

These were lovely - soft and fluffy with great flavor. I was afraid they may be too sweet with the topping but they were perfect - don't skip it! I made...
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Quick Buttercream Frosting reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 2nd January 2021)

Not sure how this is as a straight/plain vanilla buttercream but as a strawberry buttercream it was wonderful. I added ground freeze dried strawberries...
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Tender White Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 2nd January 2021)

This came out great! Moist, tasty and yes, tender! Not too sweet and just vaguely vanilla. I was a bit worried after reading some of the complaints of...
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Traditional Popovers reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 4th January 2021)

Just as I remember as a kid right down to placing a pat butter in each cup. These are plain and can be eaten with savory (roast) or sweet (honey or jam)....
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Pain de Campagne reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 7th January 2021)

Another great loaf from this book. My only complaint, which has occurred with other recipes in this book, is that the levain recipe makes far more than...
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75% Whole Wheat Levain Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 15th January 2021)

So delicious! Love the complex, earthy flavor of this bread! This didn't rise as much as the mostly white loaf I made with the same levain but still...
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Rich & Creamy Beans From Rachel Roddy reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 16th January 2021)

This is comfort food! Lovely recipe/technique for any beans. I love cannellini with sage and garlic, as called for, with a drizzle of pesto or olive...
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Red Bean Chili with Andouille reviewed by kateq

From: Williams Sonoma Recipes (reviewed 19th January 2021)

My second instant pot venture and a smashing success! I used Camellia red beans and andouille from D'Artagnan which I'm sure had a lot to do with how...
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King Arthur's Original Cake Pan Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 30th January 2021)

This is a great basic chocolate cake. Comes together quickly, bakes up moist without being too fudge-y. The frosting is pretty rich but compliments the...
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Stuffed (Pasta) Shells reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 10th February 2021)

Lasagna's brother from another mother... this was tasty and came together easily. Stuffing the shells is no more fussy than building lasagna layers and...
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Smoked Chicken Breast reviewed by jenncc

From: Hey Grill Hey (reviewed 11th February 2021)

I used this technique and my own spice blend with excellent results. I wasn't sure how boneless skinless chicken breast would turn out in the smoker but...
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West African peanut soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 20th February 2021)

We really enjoyed is soup. Made a few changes due to our pandemic supplies, omitting the celery and using powdered ginger. I also decreased the peanut...
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Potato-Cheddar Soup with Quick Pickled Jalapenos reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 21st February 2021)

I didn't have celery or milk but I can't imagine this coming out much better! Really creamy, hearty but not heavy, and super tasty. Don't skip the jalapenos...
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Salty-Sweet Peanut Butter Sandies reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 21st February 2021)

These are terrific! Light and almost melt in your mouth delicious. I halved the recipe using Skippy crunchy peanut butter and thus cutting back on the...
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Compost heap jelly reviewed by Kestrel

From: The River Cottage Preserves Handbook (reviewed 25th February 2021)

If you have a lot of apple cores and peels, or a crop of crab apples, this is a nice way to use them. I go a bit lighter on the citrus peel, resulting...
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Pickled fennel reviewed by Kestrel

From: The River Cottage Preserves Handbook (reviewed 25th February 2021)

This is one of my favourite pickles. I started making it when I had a glut of fennel from the garden and now I grow fennel specially for this recipe. It's...
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Piccalilli reviewed by Kestrel

From: The River Cottage Preserves Handbook (reviewed 25th February 2021)

Really great recipe for piccalilli. It tastes good when first made, but improves and mellows after a few weeks. A good way to use cauliflower and beans...
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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2021)

Fantastic! I marinated my chicken for 3-4 hours and the potatoes for 2 hours. My chicken didn't get as crispy as I would have liked so I set it under...
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Creamy tomato soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Light & Easy: Healthy Recipes for Every Day (reviewed 28th February 2021)

Excellent soup! Made from frozen roasted garden tomatoes from last fall and my own chicken stock, this was very quick to make and tasted great. I used...
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Pasta with peppers, feta, and basil reviewed by Kestrel

From: Anne Lindsay's Lighthearted Everyday Cooking: Fabulous Recipes for a Healthy Heart (reviewed 3rd March 2021)

This is a really tasty pasta with great umami flavour. The combination of tomato, feta, and basil is excellent. I usually skip the olives. Quick and easy...
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Tomato ketchup reviewed by Kestrel

From: The River Cottage Cookbook (reviewed 6th March 2021)

This makes a really good tasting ketchup, and uses tomatoes and peppers from the garden. It's a fair bit of work, but very easy to make. I kept mine in...
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Harissa Chicken with Leeks, Potatoes and Yogurt reviewed by kaye16

From: Dinner: Changing the Game (reviewed 14th March 2021)

I made this off the web and it was fantastic. (I apparently have this book. Where is it hiding?)
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Lemon-Butter Pasta with Parmesan reviewed by jenncc

From: Washington Post (reviewed 15th March 2021)

This was terrific and super simple to throw together. I halved this recipe and had 3 hearty portions.
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Big mushroom on toast reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 16th March 2021)

Absolutely loved this dish! I used about 1/3 of the butter and it was still good, and used large portobello mushrooms. Took a little longer to cook the...
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Rice lentil polou reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Laurel's Kitchen: A Handbook for Vegetarian Cookery and Nutrition (reviewed 16th March 2021)

This is delicious, everyone seems to like it, and it’s a good way to include lentils in a meal. I always add the optional nuts (I use almonds, cashews,...
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A Soup of Bacon and Celeriac reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 19th March 2021)

This made an amazing soup. I used my own homemade chicken stock and some rosemary instead of the thyme. Fantastic soup with simple ingredients and a definite...
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Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts (reviewed 22nd March 2021)

These are worth the extra effort! I made my own honey roasted peanuts (Serious Eats) and though they were a bit sticky they worked perfectly here. These...
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Flat Roasted Chicken with Sweet Carrots, Prosciutto and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: Screamingly Good Food: Fresh Feasts and Seasonal Meals to Knock Your Socks Off (reviewed 23rd March 2021)

This was pretty darn good. The spatchcocked chickie is roasted first skin-down, and then skin up on at mixture of prosciutto (I used lardons), shallots,...
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