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sausage popovers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2011)Even though this is called a sausage popover, it is mostly bread (just one piece of sausage in the middle). We prepared these in a muffin pan, and found... | |
Satyamma's Famous Cauliflower Curry reviewed by hipcookFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 21st February 2011)I didn't care for this at all. The curry struck me as sandy, which I blame on the ground coconut. It was also somewhat bitter and unbalanced toward the... | |
Baked Oatmeal with Raisins and Pecans reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 22nd February 2011)This is an interesting alternative approach to making oatmeal. The result was a pretty dry - I think it needs more milk, or to be tightly covered, to... | |
Nachos Sauce reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 22nd February 2011)The reduction in cooking time from the older cookbook made me want to try this recipe. I made this with orange peppers as I am not a fan of cooked peppers... | |
Focaccia reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 28th February 2011)This makes a plain focaccia. I am used to softer dough with more oil and with toppings on it. I used only 2 Tbs. of dried rosemary, because it looked like... | |
Creole-Style Skillet Dinner reviewed by coffeymuseFrom: Pillsbury Good for You!: Fast & Healthy Family Favorites (reviewed 5th March 2011)I have actually made something similar just by throwing things together! I didn't like the sausage that was cooked in water. I usually fry it and then... | |
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage and Toasted Hazelnuts reviewed by bhnycFrom: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2011)Hmmm...I think it took this recipe in order for me to finally realize that I don't really like pumpkin ravioli. It's just too sweet and this recipe makes... | |
New England Fish Stew reviewed by kcookieFrom: The Best Soups And Stews (reviewed 7th March 2011)I made the fish stock (page 77) with this too, which made the process very time consuming. The resulting stew wasn't worth the trouble. | |
Pie Crust reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 9th March 2011)This crust took few ingredients, and worked up nicely. I used butter and cold water. It rolled out and the edging was formed easily. I filled it with the... | |
Maple Walnut Pie reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 9th March 2011)This pie always sounds so mouth-watering. I have made it in the past, but did not remember how we liked it probably because it is not memorable. If you... | |
Puy Lentil Galettes / Le-puy linzen op bladerdeeg reviewed by friederikeFrom: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 11th March 2011)I mainly bought this magazine because of its Ottolenghi feature - with recipes from his new book, Plenty. Unfortunately, however, the very first recipe... | |
Indian Cauliflower and Kidney Bean Stew with Coconut Milk reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 10th January 2012)This dish lacked flavor and punch. We added some hot sauce when we served it, and that helped a little bit. If I were to make this recipe again, I would... | |
Spinach-Rice Casserole reviewed by hipcookFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 15th March 2011)As a main course, this was disappointing. Hearty to be sure, but bland. It's certainly in the "comfort food" genre, but didn't quite make it for me...... | |
Garden Vegetable Stew with Crunchy Fried Badiis (Aviyal) reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 20th March 2011)I really didn't like this, but to be fair, I had forgotten to add the chili, so when I took it to work for lunch the next day, it was so bland as to be... | |
Asparagus and Lemon Risotto reviewed by aj12754From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 21st March 2011)This was a real disappointment. To be fair, maybe it is a little too early for asparagus and that's why the flavor was just not there. But it was the... | |
Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Pancetta-Balsamic Dressing reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th March 2011)I read the ingredients list here (red cabbage, sauteed pancetta, currants plumped up in warm balsamic vinegar, a little EVOO, some toasted almonds chopped... | |
Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Quiche / Quiche mit Tomaten, Basilikum und Mozzarella reviewed by friederikeFrom: Quiches and Pastries: Le Cordon Bleu : Home Collection (reviewed 26th March 2011)Hmm. Eaten cold, it was okay but slightly boring, eaten warm it was like a pizza with a not-so-good base. Not really recommended, then. | |
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Chipotle and Onions reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 27th March 2011)This recipe sounded so good - and I still buy into the concept of pairing sweet yams/sweet potatoes with the smoky/spice goodness of chipotle chili powder.... | |
Tomato, Fennel & Feta reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)This wasn't to my taste at all - way too tart. Maybe it would be less so with the feta blended in or with more sugar added, but I didn't like it enough... | |
Maple Roast Parsnip reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)Wasn't overly keen on the flavour combination. | |
Turnip, Honey & Roasted Garlic reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)Nice enough but nothing special. | |
Watercress and Gruyere Souffle reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: SAINSBURY'S COMPLETE VEGETARIAN COOKING. (reviewed 27th March 2011)I've yet to eat a souffle and get the point of it. This was no exception. | |
Brinjal and Potato Curry reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: THE BEST OF SAINSBURY'S ORIENTAL COOKING (reviewed 27th March 2011)The recipe is flawed - the aubergine and potato is put in at the same time but the aubergine cooks quicker, which means it is mushy by the time the potatoes... | |
Cauliflower Casserole reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes (reviewed 27th March 2011)Didn't do much for me. The white wine, garlic and herb liquor/sauce was similar in taste to the way mussels are often cooked, and I have to say would have... | |
Three - Cheese Ramequins reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 31st March 2011)These Swiss, Romano and ricotta cheese individual soufflés cooked quickly. If you like those flavors and brandy, you may like these strong flavored ramequins.... | |
Beef Pot Roast with Tomato and Pearl Onions reviewed by hipcookFrom: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 5th April 2011)A passable pot roast in half an hour of cooking time. The flavor is good, but my attempt turned out dry. I suspect this has to do with which parts of the... | |
Mushroom Stew reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two (reviewed 9th April 2011)The onions and tomatoes would have dominated this stew if it were not for the whole mushrooms. The larger ones made it a little difficult to eat gracefully.... | |
Four-Grain Muffins reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two (reviewed 10th April 2011)These had just the right amount of sweetness from the honey. I had all of the ingredients on hand – milk, whole wheat and rye flours, cornmeal and rolled... | |
Crispy Tortillas, Fried or Baked reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 11th April 2011)This did not turn out well for me. I used the baking method but my tortillas did not get crispy, only chewy (not in a good way). I had to substitute tortilla... | |
Soul Burgers reviewed by LeekaFrom: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 12th April 2011)I liked the mix of spices; cumin, thyme, paprika, cayenne and pepper but I'm afraid this recipe fell down in the texture department. The burgers were... | |
Mirin-glazed salmon reviewed by redjanetFrom: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 17th April 2011)I really wanted to like this as salmon is one of my favourite foods and the idea of a sticky glaze with it sounded great. Unfortunately I actually found... | |
Lentil Soup with Cumin reviewed by BarbaraFrom: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 17th April 2011)I love lentils but I found this soup very disappointing. Perhaps it is just too simple--onion, garlic, lentils, and cumin with optional spinach, topped... | |
Ricotta and Swiss Chard Pizza reviewed by aj12754From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 18th April 2011)One of the NY Times "Recipes for Health".
Another recipe I loved the sound of (what's not to like about caramelized onions, Swiss Chard and ricotta cheese?)... | |
Smoked Trout and Apple Salad reviewed by aj12754From: Food & Wine (reviewed 19th April 2011)This didn't really work very well for me. I have made a salad with smoked trout before, adding a diced ripe mango, the Zuni pickled red onions and a pomegranate... | |
Beluga Lentil Crostini reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 21st April 2011)I thought this was a very creative idea. However, they didn't execute very well for me. A bit messy, and I am not overly fond of lentils, anyway, so that... | |
Swiss chard and sweet potato gratin reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 26th April 2011)I also had problems with the recipe. Mine turned out too watery, and it wasn't very flavorful. I most likely won't make this one again. | |
Rapid roastini reviewed by redjanetFrom: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 27th April 2011)This is a quick cheat's way to small roast potatoes using, of all things, gnocchi. Having watched Nigella enthusiastically rave about this revelation of... | |
Barbecued Beans reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 27th April 2011)This was not an overly sweet bean dish and the coffee flavor lurked just under the surface. All the ingredients worked just fine, and it cooked to perfection... | |
Mustard-roasted potatoes reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 27th April 2011)I ruined a lovely small basket of new potatoes with this recipe. I may have had more potatoes as the amount of the coating was just right. I roasted them... | |
S'moreffles reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Waffleizer (reviewed 29th April 2011)How can you resist something called a S'moreffle?
I tried this and made a huge mess though. The graham cracker waffle was too dry, and impossible to... | |
Sandra Gutierrez's Butter Piecrust reviewed by Astrid5555From: Southern Pies: A Gracious Plenty of Pie Recipes, From Lemon Chess to Chocolate Pecan (reviewed 30th April 2011)This piecrust comes together in a snap but I had troubles rolling out the dough even after 30 minutes at room temperature. The recommended 1 teaspoon salt... | |
Oat and Maple Syrup Scones reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 4th May 2011)This recipe makes a beautiful scone, and I really want to love them. But I have a plate full of them right next to me and I will throw them away.
Why?... | |
Lentil & Eggplant Chili Mole reviewed by LeekaFrom: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 4th May 2011)This is the first recipe from this book that has been a disappointment. I found the flavours to be muddy and boring. I have used cocoa powder in other... | |
Herbed Spinach Dip reviewed by ladotykFrom: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 5th May 2011)I had such high hopes for this recipe and it ended up disappointing me. Perhaps it's nostalgia for the overly salted soup-mix dips we grew up with, but... | |
Fish and Lemon Grass Skewers with Coconut Salad / Fisch-Zitronengras-Spieße mit Kokosgemüse reviewed by friederikeFrom: Grillen & Picknicks (reviewed 5th May 2011)We really had our hopes high that this would become a very special and exotic dish - it looked great and it sounded great. In reality, it was quite okay... | |
Boulanee reviewed by friederikeFrom: Noshe Djan: Afghan Food and Cookery (reviewed 31st May 2011)It's a bit of a disappointment. I made these last night to bring them to work today as I didn't have time to go home for dinner. I had some issues with... | |
Sautéed Salmon Steaks with Orange-Butter Sauce reviewed by westerFrom: The Seafood Cookbook: Classic to Contemporary (reviewed 12th May 2011)This sauce is definitely too sweet. I won't be making this again. | |
Orange Peel Cookies reviewed by aj12754From: I Know How to Cook (reviewed 14th May 2011)These cookies are European and intentionally less sweet than many American cookies. The orange flavor is very nice but the dough (which is made in roughly... | |
Spiced Coconut Spinach reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 19th May 2011)This was pretty - a nice green color and the coconut gave it a very nice look. Having read Wester's review, I more than doubled the spices. But really... | |
Very Spicy, Delicious Chick Peas reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Madhur Jaffrey Cookbook (reviewed 22nd May 2011)Disappointing. Possibly if I hadn't read the paragraph at the start of the recipe, I wouldn't have expected so much, but I certainly wouldn't sneak out... | |
Zucchini and Vermouth reviewed by aj12754From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 26th May 2011)Well -- I don't know. This was easy and healthy. I liked it. But I didn't love it. And I can think of other ways I'd rather use zucchini.. That zucchini... | |
Spezzatino alla fiorentina (Florentine Beef Stew in Chianti) reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: The Fine Art of Italian Cooking: The Classic Cookbook, Updated & Expanded (reviewed 28th May 2011)Looked and smelt wonderful whilst cooking, but the end result was very bland. 3 basil leaves does not flavour a stew serving 4. It needed more aromatics... | |
Eliza Acton's Baked Soles reviewed by friederikeFrom: North Atlantic Seafood: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes (reviewed 29th May 2011)Not a great success, unfortunately. The nutmeg and macis overpowered any nice taste the sole might have had, except for that strange aftertaste that seemed... | |
chicken simmered in soy and star anise reviewed by westerFrom: New Food Fast (reviewed 31st May 2011)Much too salty, and the anise flavor was very faint. Also the cooking time given was too short.
I do think this recipe has potential, but it didn't realize... | |
Tomato-Rice Soup with Roasted Garlic and Navy Beans reviewed by LeekaFrom: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 20th June 2011)I blame this rating on the tinned tomatoes. I think this soup has the potential to be much better than what I tasted today. The brown rice and navy... | |
Beef Tagine with Cauliflower reviewed by westerFrom: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 7th October 2011)Not bad, but won't bother with this again.
The spices smelled really good when starting the cooking, but in the end result they were barely noticeable.... | |
Creamy Broccoli Salad reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest (reviewed 1st June 2011)I really wanted to like this. I love broccoli and tarragon and was looking forward to a nice cool broccoli salad. Unfortunately, it just has very little... | |
Duck and sesame stiry-fry reviewed by redjanetFrom: The 20-minute Cookbook: 200 Fuss Free Recipes - Quick and Easy Cooking for Every Kind of Occasion, with Over 800 Photographs and Step by Step Instructions to Guarantee Success (reviewed 2nd June 2011)This was okay, but not terribly exciting. What with there being garlic, sesame oil, fish oil, a pinch of chilli flakes and soy sauce added to the mix,... | |
Banana Bread reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Home Baked: Muffins, Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 8th June 2011) | |
White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Dip reviewed by BarbaraFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 11th June 2011)I was looking for an bean dip as an alternative to hummus, and remembered seeing this on Deb's blog. I was trying to keep it low-cal so I substituted drained... | |
Summer Spaghetti reviewed by friederikeFrom: Delicious (reviewed 15th June 2011)This dish looked great (hey, it's the cover dish!), but tastewise it was slightly bland, mainly due to the fact that there was little texture to bite.... | |
Right-Out-Of-The-Oven Corn Dogs reviewed by BethNHFrom: Emeril's There's a Chef in My Soup! Recipes for the Kid in Everyone (reviewed 16th June 2011)My son convinced me to buy one of those cast iron corn stick pans just so we could try this recipe. He got the pan for Christmas and we made the recipe... | |
Meatloaf reviewed by redjanetFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 20th June 2011)I was really excited about getting the Pioneer Woman book and this was the first (and so far, only) recipe I tried. Unfortunately I found this to be very... | |
Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic Croutons reviewed by JaymeFrom: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)The dressing was a little strong for my taste. It sounds weird, but I would make it waterier next time too. Apparently this can be too creamy...Who knew? | |
Autumn Root Salad with Warm Maple Fig Dressing reviewed by JaymeFrom: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)Because salad is really all about the dressing, this one failed a little for me. It was just a weird flavour combo that I couldn't love. And kind of gloupy... | |
Chickpea Hotpot reviewed by broadbeanFrom: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 26th June 2011)There's nothing wrong with this recipe - after all, it has several of my favourite things in it - but it is a little on the bland side. I know this is... | |
Jelly Donut Cupcake reviewed by JaymeFrom: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)The recipe says that you should put the jelly on top of the cupcakes right before you put them in the oven and that it will sink down and seal itself up... | |
Wilted Swiss Chard and Spinach with Lemon-Tahini Dressing reviewed by JaymeFrom: Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (reviewed 27th June 2011)The dressing for this was too strong! And really all you have here is wilted vegetables and dressing so that's a pretty big fail for me. | |
Wagamama Salad Dressing reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Wagamama Cookbook (Cookery) (reviewed 28th June 2011)Not a success. It's being presented as (quote DB) 'the best thing since sliced bread' - but it's just not a very nice dressing, and far too complicated.... | |
Cherry & Ricotta Strudel reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Cinnamon, Spice, & Warm Apple Pie: Comforting Baked Fruit Desserts for Chilly Days (reviewed 29th June 2011)I really wanted this to be good. I made my own ricotta, I sepnt ages pitting and slicing cherries, I used phyllo dough and lots of butter. But it just... | |
Potato Cakes with Ham and Ricotta reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Cooking with the Seasons: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 3rd July 2011)This sounded so good but it didn't turn out the way I thought it would at all. The main problem was the ricotta separated and got all gummy. perhaps... | |
Turkey Tagine reviewed by AngelaFrom: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011) | |
Grilled Chicken and Potatoes with Tomato and Cucumber Salad reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th July 2011)Not a lot of flavor to this. Wouldn't make it again. | |
Coconut Rice Pudding reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 10th July 2011)Coconut rice, yes, but not very pudding-ish.
Pluses: very quick (18 minutes start to finish), simple ingredients, and a nice flavor from cardomom.
Negatives:... | |
Rhubarb Granita with Sparkling Wine and Mint / Rhabarbergranita mit Sekt und Minze reviewed by friederikeFrom: Party (reviewed 20th July 2011)Very strange. It didn't taste like rhubarb, nor like sparkling wine (and to be honest, I forgot the mint), just very, very strange. I didn't like it at... | |
Yogurt Chicken reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Barbecued ribs and other great feeds (reviewed 22nd July 2011)Chicken on the grill - but this one - no thrill...
This recipe had a lot of promise - Indian spices in yogurt, and a long time marinating in the refrigerator.... | |
Aubergine-wrapped Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Butter reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 22nd July 2011)Hello, calories!
Let me make this clear - although the recipe says 'Serves 4 as a starter, or 2 as a main', you do not want to serve this as a main course.... | |
Fire-Roasted Banana Goop Sundaes, with Rum, Raisins, and Butter reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (reviewed 24th July 2011)This was only OK. It was interesting to prepare - bananas (in their skin) are grilled till goopy. Then they are squeezed over vanilla ice cream, and... | |
Green Tea and Pistachio Cupcakes reviewed by JaymeFrom: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 1st August 2011)This recipe has a typo in it for sure. The batter was waaaaaay to thick. These were hearty green tea muffins. I would add another half cup of milk at least... | |
Red Currant and Raspberry Pie reviewed by Astrid5555From: Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts: 150 Recipes for Old-Fashioned and Modern Favourites (reviewed 1st August 2011)No one wanted to eat this pie because it was way too sweet. However, the red currant and raspberry combination has potential, so I will give it another... | |
Plum Jam / Pruimenjam reviewed by friederikeFrom: Jams and Preserves (reviewed 2nd August 2011)Bit of a disappointment. I believe the main problem was far too much sugar - it was unbelievably sweet while it was cooking, so sweet you could hardly... | |
Speedy Spanish Rice reviewed by BethNHFrom: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 2nd August 2011)Disappointing!
It's a very basic recipe but I figured it was worth a shot. In the end, the rice was just too crunchy (brown rice) and had very little... | |
Kiwi Banana Muffins reviewed by JaymeFrom: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 3rd August 2011)A little too moist for my taste, but it's hard to pack this much fruit into a muffin without that happening. Great kiwi flavour though, but overall this... | |
Hamburgers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 11th August 2011)This is a pretty standard hamburger recipe, but it came out really dry. The recipe is just a general guideline, and suggests adding ketchup, worchestshire... | |
Zucchini and Sun Dried Tomato Scones reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Scrumpdillyicious (reviewed 12th August 2011)Great concept - zucchini scones with sun dried tomatoes - but the recipe had lots of errors!
I discovered this recipe, and the blog, from TheKitchn. ... | |
Carrot Fries reviewed by JaymeFrom: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 15th August 2011)Cooking time is way off for these. They were starting to burn about halfway through. They also didn't crisp up very well. | |
Pineapple Chutney reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 15th August 2011)My reaction to this recipe is kind of like that of a police officer at a fender-bender ... "nothing to see here .... move along." It's just not very interesting... | |
Tomato, Chickpea and Feta Salad reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2011)This was just fine but not really special enough that I'd want to make it again. It calls for za'atar which is an interesting change of pace, but when... | |
Stir-fried potato slivers with chillies and Sichuan pepper reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking (reviewed 19th August 2011)I am not sure about this one. It took at least 8 minuets of vigorous stir-frying to get the potato's cooked to what I would consider edible, and even then,... | |
Parmesan chicken reviewed by redjanetFrom: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 21st August 2011)Yuck. I really wanted to like this. I'm determined to see what's so great about Nigel Slater as so many people rave about him, but so far I find his recipes... | |
Beer-Battered Fried Fish reviewed by BethNHFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 24th August 2011)Fail.
It's hard to believe it's the fault of the recipe so it must be the fault of the cook. I followed the directions exactly but the batter didn't... | |
Seared Fish with Tomato Water with Herbs and Olives reviewed by aj12754From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 28th August 2011)This was disappointing. Very easy to execute with very clear directions for making the tomato water and searing the fish. But -- at the end of the day... | |
My Quick Chopped Coleslaw reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: New James Beard (reviewed 28th August 2011)Bland, but easily corrected.
This is the most simple of coleslaws - chopped cabbage, mayo, salt and pepper. I used home-made mayo (blender mayo from... | |
Tuna bouillabaisse reviewed by westerFrom: On Rice: 60 Fast and Easy Toppings That Make the Meal (reviewed 30th August 2011)This did nothing for me. It tasted well, but there was nothing special or even particular about the taste. Won't bother with this again. | |
Carnival Cookies reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 3rd September 2011)This sounded like a new way to use up those leftover overripe bananas. I needed 4 large to get the needed amount of bananas. I am glad that she mentioned... | |
Cucumber, Red Onion and Radish Salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining: A Cookbook, Menu Planner & Entertaining Sourcebook for Occasions Large or Small, Casual or Elegant (reviewed 4th September 2011)This recipe bills itelf as a slaw-like salad. Everyone agreed that there were way too many onions. This late in the season radishes are not dependable,... | |
Birthday Sheet Cake reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 5th September 2011)Why such a low rating? The cake was moist, but dense. I didn't care for the texture of the cake. I adapted this recipe by making a tall 3-layer cake,... | |
Chocolate Biscuit Cake reviewed by lovesgenoiseFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 5th September 2011)This cake is reported to be the Groom's cake that Prince William chose for his wedding.
I must admit that I didn't like this cake very much. Part of the... | |
Simpler-than-Pilaf Baked Rice reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 10th September 2011)Was this really simpler than pilaf? I don't think I would say so, since there are actually two steps: cooking on the stovetop and baking in the oven. Also,... | |
Sesame-fried scallops with ginger and spring onion reviewed by westerFrom: Shellfish (reviewed 11th September 2011)While this wasn't bad, it wasn't that original either, and the other ingredients did not make the flavor of the scallops stand out.
The instructions were... |