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Corn Fritters reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 9th February 2012)

These were alright, but I was hoping for something more. They were just corn pancakes. No biggie.
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio / Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 10th February 2012)

I wasn't impressed. The pasta had nearly no taste at all, and the garlic wasn't enjoyable. I might try marinating some garlic in olive oil for a day or...
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Brodetto reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 10th February 2012)

DB tried his hand several times at this dish when he was still a student - and he wasn't very successfull. It was very hard to get the timing right as...
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White cabbage with orange and sesame reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 10th February 2012)

This tasted distinctly of peanut butter, which I hadn't expected. I didn't really mind either, but if I want my cabbage to taste of peanut butter another...
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Granola reviewed by sturlington

From: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch -- Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods (reviewed 12th February 2012)

First, the good. I like this method of toasting granola at a low heat. The granola came out crunchy and browned, not at all bitter. The brown sugar may...
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th February 2012)

If you want a quick and easy chocolate chip cookie you can make with your kids, this is a good recipe. The cookies come out thin and crispy, not thick...
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Meatballs with vodka dill cream sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This was a pleasant enough dish to serve on a cold wintry Sunday. I didn't have any lingonberry preserves, as suggested, to go with it, and I thought it...
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Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream or Yogurt reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th February 2012)

English cucumbers, peeled, sliced, and seeded, enrobed in a sour cream-lemon juice-paprika sauce. These tasted fine, but they were really ugly - imagine...
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Gnocchi mit Istanbulognese reviewed by friederike

From: Schnell - Rezepte mit Tempo (reviewed 14th February 2012)

I liked the idea, but it was just plain boring. I used the whole can of tomatoes (400 instead of 250g), added another 5 dried apricots and at least another...
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Couscous with Beetroot, Chicken and Feta Cheese / Bietencouscous reviewed by friederike

From: AllerHande (reviewed 14th February 2012)

I thought this was such an usual combination of ingredients I was actually worried it might not work - I mean, beetroot, couscous and feta, anyone? To...
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Roasted Beet Salad with Cinnamon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 15th February 2012)

This was a pretty nice salad. It had the nice mineral flavor of fresh roasted beets, with just a bit of lemon juice and olive oil, and of course, a big...
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Baby Butterball Chive Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Deliciously Organic (reviewed 15th February 2012)

To be fair these might have gotten a higher rating if I'd been able to eat one hot from the oven but I got sick while they were baking and wasn't able...
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Chicken with Cognac Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 17th February 2012)

A simple roasted chicken with a rich cognac sauce. The chicken was a bit under-done, it needed about 15 additional minutes. The sauce was complicated...
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Chevre Risotto reviewed by jenncc

From: Pure Vegetarian: Modern and Stylish Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 17th February 2012)

Eh, just all right. It took some tweaking to get it a "Good" rating. What could go wrong - I love all these ingredients? Two problems for me - it just...
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Marbled Bundt Cake reviewed by havfaith

From: The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes: Amazing Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Pies, Brownies and Breads (reviewed 29th February 2012)

I always requested a marbled cake for my birthday growing up and had to try this one out. This cake turned out well, but took a bit of tweaking to get...
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Stir-fried Squid reviewed by friederike

From: Seafood of South-East Asia: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes (reviewed 20th February 2012)

Beautiful, but very little added taste. Actually, I wasn't surprised - the dish contained hardly anything else other than squid, with just a very little...
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Gnocchi with Creamed Tomato and Basil Sauce reviewed by hipcook

From: Mary Gwynn's 30-Minute Vegetarian Recipes (reviewed 21st February 2012)

A pleasant approach to tomato-cream sauce. It comes together easily and retains just enough texture to be interesting. I find it missing a little brightness,...
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Preserved Lemons reviewed by kaye16

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 21st February 2012)

Rating based on instructions. This is the second time I've made preserved lemons. I found the instructions in Wolfert's earlier book Couscous and Other...
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Marrakech Tagine Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 21st February 2012)

I'm very confused about semolina flour....none of the options in my grocery store seem to fit the descriptions so I don't know if I purchased the correct...
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Winter Squash and Leek Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Verdura: Vegetables Italian Style (reviewed 22nd February 2012)

A good soup. A bit long in cooking, so not for weeknights (unless made ahead and reheated). Maybe because it was puréed to smoothness, it didn't seem...
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Moroccan Mint Tea reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 23rd February 2012)

I love Moroccan mint tea, but do not care for green tea, so was surprised that was the basis for this tea. I obtained gunpowder tea and fresh spearmint....
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Moroccan Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 23rd February 2012)

This simple bread was great with soup. I do not care for anise, but love seeds in bread and was delighted by the fragrance and extra flavor that the aniseeds...
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Walnut Crescent Cookies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 23rd February 2012)

Oh the bitterness of all those rich walnuts! This recipe has an additional cup of ground walnuts in addition to the 1 cup of finely chopped nuts. Now I...
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Broiled Fish with Charmoula Glaze reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 23rd February 2012)

A combination of fresh and dry ingredients, the chamoula marinade (page 243) came together quickly. It's a stronger tasting marinade than I would normally...
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Heavenly Meringue Kisses reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2012)

Heavenly - I think not - but these cookies sent my oven to the great beyond. We had egg whites, and this seemed an easy way to use them. Egg whites were...
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Chicken with Eggs, Lemons and Olives reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 24th February 2012)

I wanted to cook this recipe as is listed as one of her favorites. I halved the recipe and used only one chicken (her chickens are about 3 pounds, mine...
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Agnolotti dal Plin with Butter and Sage / Agnolotti dal Plin con Burro e Salvia reviewed by friederike

From: The Geometry of Pasta (reviewed 24th February 2012)

Well.. it's very easy and very quick. Similar (or rather identical) to the Nutty Butter Sauce with Sage, the sage came through very little, and I guess...
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Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Food.com (reviewed 25th February 2012)

Tasty and very quick -- it's a nice lunch if someone drops by unexpectedly, especially if you have jarred red peppers on hand rather than roasting fresh...
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Bastila of Fes with Chicken or Quail reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 25th February 2012)

A complicated recipe with difficult to follow instructions. But the end result was fabulous. I had wanted to make this dish, because I had it in Marrakesh,...
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Potato Pancakes reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 25th February 2012)

These are mashed potato cakes (I used Yukon Gold), flavoured with garlic, fresh herbs and dried spices, dipped in an egg wash and fried. The egg dip was...
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Orange and grated carrot salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 25th February 2012)

This was a refreshing simple salad. I was worried about my carrots being a little old, but they tasted great in the salad. The strong taste of the cinnamon...
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Avocado, Orange and Almond Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Spanish Food and Cooking (Food & Drink) (reviewed 25th February 2012)

Nice, but I wasn't particularly impressed. Oranges in a salad are always a great idea, but the rest just was a bit boring. We used an expensive olive oil...
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St Martin Pears in Red Wine / San Martin-peren in rode wijn reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 25th February 2012)

It was a nice dessert once we managed to cook them, but the way it's described in the recipe (cook uncovered in the oven) won't work. Even after one hour...
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Whole-Wheat Banana Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2012)

Using all whole wheat flour made for a heavy loaf. I plan to try white whole wheat flour the next time to make it a bit lighter. The recipe calls for walnuts...
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Basic Cornbread reviewed by havfaith

From: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2012)

This is okay, but defininitely on the bland side. I think it needs some spices or something added. This recipe makes a great base for cornbread stuffing...
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Kuku sabzi reviewed by wester

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 27th February 2012)

Very nice, but not as nice as the kuku eggplant on the next page. Do serve with yogurt, as indicated. It needs a bit of acidity to show its full flavor. It...
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Linguine with Lemon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking (reviewed 28th February 2012)

A very simple recipe - lemon (zest, juice, and two sliced lemons), olive oil, butter, and salt, with a bit of Parmigiano-Reggiano - tossed over linguine....
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Blueberry Nutmeg Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 28th February 2012)

A good solid muffin, but nothing amazing or knock your socks off about it.
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'Fried' Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Basics (reviewed 28th February 2012)

Summer Squash Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This is a very easy, reliable soup recipe. I substituted cauliflower for the potatoes but otherwise followed the recipe as written.
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pissaladiere reviewed by soupereasy

From: Home Baking: The Artful Mix of Flour and Traditions from Around the World (reviewed 29th February 2012)

A really nice tart although the oil packed black olives were a bit intense for me. Another AJ-soupereasy project. The pastry was really nice and quite...
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Meatball, Tomato, and Egg Tagine (Kefta Mkaouara) reviewed by wester

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 29th February 2012)

This was good, and my husband loved it. However, I don't think I am going to make it again, as the Meatball Tagine with Spices and Lemon on the very next...
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Chicken Patties with Rosemary and Pancetta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 1st March 2012)

The picture of the chicken patties looks more like chicken meatballs, and it has a red tinge as if tomato sauce or paste or even paprika were present in...
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Oatmeal Base Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk & Cookies: 89 Heirloom Recipes from New York's Milk & Cookies Bakery (reviewed 2nd March 2012)

These only get three stars because 1) the recommended technique of kneading the dough is tedious 2) I think the amounts called for are slightly off (or...
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Pinto Beans with Side Meat reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Hubby and I both agreed we like the way I cook pintos better either with peanut butter, ham hock or ham bone. Although we enjoy salt pork as a seasoning...
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Broccoli and Cashew Pilaf reviewed by kaye16

From: The Spice of Vegetarian Cooking: Ethnic Recipes from India, China, Mexico, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Not too bad this. I made a half-ish recipe of rice and broccoli, with all the spices; otherwise it would have been woefully underspice. (Didn't do the...
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Preserved Lemon and Black Olive Salad reviewed by wester

From: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

This was my first encounter with preserved lemons, and I'm sure it won't be the last. They are quite interesting, a salty marmalade with a whiff of washing-up...
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Mustard Mackerel reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

Another good way to have mackerel.
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Lotsa Veggies Lentil Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 3rd March 2012)

A very hearty and simple winter soup. The recipe calls for french lentils which I love but I had to substitute mung beans because that's what I had on...
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Avocado and Date Milk Shake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 4th March 2012)

This recipe has intrigued me since I first leafed through the book. Finally, a ripe avocado escaped the lunch time grazing, and made it into this drink. An...
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Simple Pickled Jalapeno Slices reviewed by megaelim

From: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 4th March 2012)

These were good - simple to make, and kept well. Once I fished out the garlic, made a good sub for the canned ones.
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Sourdough Bread reviewed by friederike

From: Bourke Street Bakery (reviewed 4th March 2012)

I'm not really sure what to make of it. I had my doubts during several of the preparation stages - never mind how long I (or the bread baking machine)...
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Chicken, parsnip and potato bake reviewed by redjanet

From: Easy Meals (reviewed 4th March 2012)

This was easy enough to put together, and nice enough, but a bit bland and not very special. A good way to use up some spare potatoes and parsnips though.
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Szechuan Cabbage and Mushrooms in Chili Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 4th March 2012)

This is a quick week night dinner option. I was afraid that the chili paste would be too spicy, so I only used 2 teaspoons. When I make this again, I...
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Baked Falafel reviewed by Leeka

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 5th March 2012)

Of course these would taste really yummy fried but that defeats the purpose! I did find them quite mushy and a bit sticky to work with but they baked...
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Black Bean Brownies reviewed by Leeka

From: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 5th March 2012)

I was very curious if the black bean flavour would be noticeable and I must say I don't think I could have guessed the main ingredient. These brownies...
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Robert’s Absolute Best Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 5th March 2012)

These tasted great but I don't think I cooked them long enough since they were very gooey when I tried to cut them. They looked done and felt done when...
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Thai Noodle and Green bean Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 7th March 2012)

This salad was pretty good. I found the dressing to be very oily and slightly heavy. If I make this again, I will reduce the vegetable oil to 2 tablespoons...
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Sweet Potato Falafel with Yogurt Tahini reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 8th March 2012)

This recipe makes a very pretty bright orange falafel. The recipe is based on one from "Leon: Ingredients and Recipes". Sweet potatoes, chick pea flour,...
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Lemon-Soy Marinade reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 8th March 2012)

This flavor of soy sauce dominates in this marinade. Next time I will increase the amount of lemon juice so that flavor comes out more. I used this batch...
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Tofu Shish Kebab with Lemon-Soy Marinade reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 8th March 2012)

I made these kebabs on a grill pan. They turned out fine, but weren't amazing. I most likely will not make these again.
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Chocolate Almond Nuggets of Joy reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 9th March 2012)

Surprisingly good for a very low fat and low sugar dessert. Prunes are processed with cocoa and coconut, formed into balls (around an almond or not),...
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Farro and Roasted Pepper Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 9th March 2012)

Sweet roasted peppers, briny olives and tangy feta combine with nutty farro to make a satisfying salad. Peppers are roasted, peeled and torn while the...
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Date-Nut Torte reviewed by andrew

From: Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes (reviewed 10th March 2012)

This is a good snacking cake if you like dates. I'm a big fan and bought a box of medjool dates recently so went looking through my cookbooks for something...
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Chocolate Orange Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 10th March 2012)

A dense moist cake that has no cholesterol and is somewhat low in calories. Why am I surprised this isn't a delicate and decadent dessert? Pros: Easy,...
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White Loaves reviewed by gatherings

From: Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers (reviewed 10th March 2012)

This is a good,easy to make white bread.I guess I'm getting used to using a variety of flours now and all white seems pretty boring.
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Cream Biscuits reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 11th March 2012)

Not the best biscuits I have ever made. The dough didn't quite come together, and I had to add a bit more cream. I think these biscuits would be a good...
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Grated Cucumber Salad with Orange Flower Water reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 11th March 2012)

This was a new way to remove excess water with paper towels. I was using Bounty and so expected to end up with dried cucumber, but shouldn’t have been...
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Baked Salmon Steaks reviewed by friederike

From: Caribbean Cooking ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 12th March 2012)

Delicious and quick, but too undecided, too flavourless. It could definitely have used more punch - fresh coriander? Lime zest? Salt?
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Baked Quinces with Honeyed Yoghurt / Gebackene Quitten mit Honigjoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: Stern Gourmet (reviewed 12th March 2012)

So-so. I think what I disliked most was the effect the baking in the aluminium foil had on the quinces - they became slightly dry with a strange side flavour,...
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by havfaith

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 13th March 2012)

I used white whole wheat flour and mini chocolate chips in mine. I also over baked them just a tad. Oops! They were still pretty good, but not as good...
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Spicy Thai-Style Noodles reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 14th March 2012)

This was an easy weeknight dinner. I used rice noodles instead of traditional spaghetti. I also scrambled an egg and fried up some tofu to toss with the...
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Strawberry Dream Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2012: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (Best of America's Test Kitchen Cookbook: The Year's Best Recipes) (reviewed 15th March 2012)

Three stars goes to the cake. The texture is more of a sponge cake, and I followed the recipe exactly. I tend to check my cake five minutes before the...
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Lamb-stuffed quince with pomegranate and coriander reviewed by Barbara

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 13th October 2012)

Ooef, this was a lot of work. The hard part was hollowing out the quinces, which are a very hard fruit. In the introduction he mentions that a simpler...
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Stir-Fried Sweet Potatoes and Beef with Vietnamese Flavors reviewed by megaelim

From: The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living (reviewed 16th March 2012)

I really liked the concept of this dish - the flavors are good, and the shredded sweet potatoes were an interesting way of preparing those. But, it really...
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Mushroom Stew with Beef Chunks reviewed by megaelim

From: The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living (reviewed 16th March 2012)

Not a bad soup, but I'd definitely be upping the seasoning and herbage combination if I made it again.
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Grated Cucumber Salad with Oregano reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 17th March 2012)

This was pretty good. I used english cucumbers - thinking they'd give off less water than the standard. Wrong! Amazing amounts of liquid leave those...
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Spinach and Curd Cheese Casserole / Spinat-Quark-Auflauf mit Sesam reviewed by friederike

From: Aufläufe, Gratins und Souffles. (reviewed 8th October 2012)

Nice but nothing special; slightly watery due to the spinach. We slightly tweaked the recipe, substituting two egg yolks with one whole egg and reducing...
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Millet Muffins reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 18th March 2012)

This formed a dense, moist muffin. The first few bites, the millet gave a nice crunch to the texture of the muffin. Later on I got the impression that...
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Blood Orange Mayonnaise with Prawns / Blutorangen-Mayonnaise mit Riesengarnelen reviewed by friederike

From: Stern Gourmet (reviewed 18th March 2012)

Difficult to rate. The blood orange mayonnaise was excellent, though not entirely as it was supposed to be - apparently "... add salt, pepper and blood...
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Best-Ever Baked Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by havfaith

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 18th March 2012)

I would say, if you're already a fan of nutritional yeast, go for it. Once baked, it's not very saucy so if you like a gooier mac & cheese, I'd up...
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Chicken Fajitas reviewed by bting

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)

This is a very solid fajita recipe. While the salsa was yummy, I found chopping grape tomatoes a pain, and would just stick with my favorite salsa recipe...
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Mini Shell Pasta With Creamy Smoked Bacon and Pea Sauce reviewed by bting

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)

This is a nice, fast weeknight meal. I did not put in the mint (would have a revolt on my hands from the kids). It is a little expensive to make as it...
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My Sweet and Sour Pork reviewed by bting

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)

I find it strange that Jamie's stir fry recipes only serve 2. I usually just double everything and the cooking times still seem to work for the most part....
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by bting

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)

The flavour of this chicken tikka masala is very close to the butter chicken I have to order every time we go out for Indian. However, I found the sauce...
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Mom's Granola reviewed by gatherings

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 21st March 2012)

Tastes fine but too much oil and honey,will cut back on both next time.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by gatherings

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 21st March 2012)

Rigatoni with Sausage reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 22nd March 2012)

Taste is OK - and elevated by its ease of preparation. Basically just some turkey italian sausages, prepared sauce, and pasta. The timing doesn't work...
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Tangier Street Bread (Kalinte) reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 22nd March 2012)

I specially ordered the chickpea flour for this recipe. The batter was so incredibly watery that I did not see the need to add any of the 2nd half of the...
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Broccoli Purée reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd March 2012)

This may be the first time I've made a vegetable purée that didn't involve potatoes. Along with thorough instructions, Bittman includes a chart that includes...
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Dark Chocolate Cookies with Sour Cherriea reviewed by gatherings

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 23rd March 2012)

Flattens out too much,not as good as Baked.
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Double Chocolate Brownies reviewed by gatherings

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 23rd March 2012)

Skillet-Baked Eggs and Asparagus reviewed by sturlington

From: Simply Cooking (reviewed 25th March 2012)

Basically, an asparagus frittata. Tasty but nothing special.
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Parker's Split Pea Soup reviewed by gatherings

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th March 2012)

Coconut Cupcakes reviewed by gatherings

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th March 2012)

These are rich,if I make them again I'd make them in mini pans.
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Broiled Herbed Lamb Chops reviewed by hipcook

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 26th March 2012)

I like this recipe because it says that sometimes, you just let the meat speak for itself. Everything doesn't need a fancy-schmancy preparation; this 5-ingredient...
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Overnight Egg and Cheese Strata reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th March 2012)

This was good but I didn't like it as much as some other similar breakfast casseroles I'm tried. I didn't use the prosciutto but think I might have liked...
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Banana Cereal Muffins reviewed by gatherings

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 29th March 2012)

I put a crumb topping on these muffins.
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Apricot Boysenberry Tarts reviewed by gatherings

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 29th March 2012)

These were good right out of the oven.The crusts got soggy on the leftovers.
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Zucchini Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: Essentials of Cooking (Cookery) (reviewed 29th March 2012)

I remember making this when I started studying at the university. It tasted okay, but not very special (heck, I was glad I was able to produce something...
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