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grilled fennel salad reviewed by wester

From: New Food Fast (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I made quite a few changes to this one. I added red bell peppers, which I grilled along with the fennel. I grilled them for quite a bit longer than the...
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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 7th November 2010)

It took me three times to make this before I felt like I got it almost right. It is really easy to over-bake so this time I baked it for the minimum time...
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Carrotte et Celerie Salade (Carrot and celery salad) reviewed by wester

From: More 60 Minute Gourmet (reviewed 8th November 2010)

This was surprisingly good. The celery, onion and cumin added just enough spice to offset the sweetness of the carrots.
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Spinazie-linzensoep (spinach-lentil soup) reviewed by wester

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 8th November 2010)

This is a lovely soup, very easy to make, and can be a main course as well. Great for feeding a crowd.
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Chili-Korianderfrittata reviewed by wester

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Easy to make, tastes good, looks great.
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Omeletreepjes in tomatensaus (Omelet strips in tomato sauce) reviewed by wester

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Easy, fragrant, lovely. When I was a vegetarian student I made this all the time, but it's not just student food.
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Green Apple, Cheese and Chard Oven Omelet reviewed by sturlington

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 9th November 2010)

This is essentially a frittata, so I cooked it like I would cook any frittata, letting it almost set on the stove and then finishing it in the oven. This...
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Eggplant Chana Masala reviewed by Leeka

From: The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet (reviewed 10th November 2010)

A hearty warming dish, easy to prepare.
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Seven Layer Taco Dip reviewed by MsLioness874

From: All Recipes (reviewed 11th November 2010)

Simple recipe that has many ingredients that are usually on hand in a well stocked kitchen. Definitely a crowd pleaser as is, but also easy to customize....
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Butternut, Argula, and Pine Nut Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 12th November 2010)

My daughter requested this for her birthday this year. It was good but we liked the buttternut salad we made last year better. I couldn't find just argula...
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Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti reviewed by southerncooker

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This was very good. It was indeed a bit spicy. The Italian sausage, although only a 1/2 pound to 2 pounds ground turkey (I used ground chicken), was a...
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Chicken Roasted with Sour Cream, Lemon Juice and Mango Chutney reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This is basically a light lemony curried chicken. It is extremely quick to make -- cut boneless chicken breasts in half and place in a small baking dish,...
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Ginger-Lemon Muffins reviewed by wester

From: Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes From The Celebrated Greens Restaurant (reviewed 14th November 2010)

These make your house smell lovely. They taste lightly spicy, not too much. I thought the amount of ginger looked a bit much, so I used one tablespoon...
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Terri's Dixie Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

I made this one to go in the Slow Cooker dressing on page 128. I tasted of it and it was good but I like my cornbread a bit better.
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Texas Caviar reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

My daughter and sister loved this. I thought it was good but not fantastic. I couldn't find black eyed peas with jalapenos so just used regular. I think...
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Chicken Mole reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Fig and Manchego Puff Pastries reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

I really liked this recipe, and based on flavor, I should have awarded it a 5. But I down-graded it because of its high fat and low nutrient content. I...
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Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese Risotto Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Best-Ever Soups (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This recipe has a lot to offer. The squash is pleasantly sweet and tender, the gorgonzola is salty, the arborio rice is creamy, and a little sage pulls...
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Ginger fried rice reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This was really good - the simple fried rice with the crunchy garlic/ginger and the separate soy sauce and sesame oil. I happened to have some leftover...
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Soft Meringue Pillows with Raspberry Sauce reviewed by Alison

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Very easy and tasty recipe. It doesn't take much time but looks impressive!
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Sesame Broccoli Stir-Fry reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 16th November 2010)

Nice sesame flavour and simple to make. I added tofu and mixed in rice noodles at the end to make a complete meal out of it.
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Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 16th November 2010)

These are very good and super easy to make. I followed the advice of the other reviewers and didn't use the entire amount of salt called for. However,...
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Apple Clafouti reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money (reviewed 16th November 2010)

I love apple pie but hate making pastry so I love discovering desserts with an apple pie type filling. This was a simple and homey dessert almost like...
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Indonesian Style Rice with Tempeh reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 17th November 2010)

I like a little sweetness in my savoury dishes and this hearty tempeh and rice dish fits the bill. I use an entire package of tempeh instead of just one...
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Rainbow Chard with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Serrano Ham reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

I have to admit that this was extremely tasty, but it was quite a lot of work to go through for a side dish.
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Strawberry Coulis reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This was a very simple recipe and a snap to make. I substituted raspberries for strawberries and it worked fine. I used this to swirl into oatmeal and...
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Wine Steeped Golden Raisins reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

A simple recipe, very easy to make. I used these in the rainbow chard recipe, but I think they would also make a nice nibbler with cheese. This recipe...
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Melted Leek Rounds reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

I had some extra leeks on hand, so I decided to try this method for cooking them. These were very tasty. I'm not sure how I'd use them, as they're not...
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Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Dried Cranberries reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 19th November 2010)

A nice pilaf for holiday meals.
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Soffritto reviewed by sturlington

From: Salt to Taste: The Key to Confident, Delicious Cooking (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This is a very versatile soffritto recipe that cooks up in about an hour and can be used many different ways. I added grated tomatoes and used it one night...
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Chicken Chimichurri with Roasted Asparagus and New Potatoes reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 20th November 2010)

Beautiful green sauce! We both liked this dish. I have a cold and was looking for something with strong flavors to breakthrough the cold medicine and...
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Guinness Chocolate Cake reviewed by lkloda

From: design sponge (reviewed 21st November 2010)

Sloppy Joes reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 21st November 2010)

I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop- surely there is one recipe in this book which we won't like. Not yet! We used ground turkey because I am not...
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Gebakken witlof (baked chicory) reviewed by wester

From: Klary Koopmans : Alles over eten (reviewed 21st November 2010)

Recipe in Dutch. Pan-baked and served at room temperature with pomegranate syrup. Good stuff, and great if you love chicory and don't like cream or cheese.
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Butternut Squash and Wild Mushroom Lasagna reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Creamy and rich with a hint of sweetness from the butternut squash.
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Cranberry Sorbet reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Those who love tart cranberries will enjoy this sorbet more than those who don’t—some of my tasters said it was bitter, but my sister loved it. This...
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Horseradish and Dill Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

This recipe received 4 stars as a compromise. My husband really liked them, I thought they were above average. On my own, I would have rated the recipe...
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North African Grilled Chicken reviewed by Sharron

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Loads of flavor and sooooooooo easy! My kids graded the chicken flavor: one 'A' and one 'B.' I may have overcooked it after realizing my grill ran out...
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Southern Corn Sticks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

These are wonderful. The only thing I’d do differently next time is omit the sugar. I just don’t think cornbread needs sugar, but that’s a Southern...
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Maple-Roasted Squash with Prosciutto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 23rd November 2010)

This was very tasty. I made one big mistake - I halved the amount of squash, proscuitto, maple syrup, but not the spices! Nevertheless, it tasted great....
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Carrot and Parsley reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 23rd November 2010)

First reaction: Not sure if I like this. Second reaction: Let's make another glass. And now it's definitely in my top three of juices. Interesting in...
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Muffins (reviewed 23rd November 2010)

Quick and delicious and popular with the kids!
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Hot and Sour Soup reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Best Recipes in the World (reviewed 23rd November 2010)

I never seem to have dried lily buds but the recipe seems to taste fine without them. My kids love this soup. When I make it as a main course I use more...
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Pollo allla Cacciatore reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Italian Slow and Savory (reviewed 24th November 2010)

I'm usually not that big a fan of Chicken Cacciatore, but this one is a winner. I used pancetta when I browned the chicken and with the white wine it really...
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Bread Salad reviewed by kerry

From: Abla's Lebanese Kitchen (reviewed 24th November 2010)

Excellent, pita does get soggy after time. Makes large salad.
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Peach and Pecan Upside-Down Cake reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 24th November 2010)

I made this 10/16/10
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Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes and Garlic Chives reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 24th November 2010)

I made this 7/10/09
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Red Prawn and Mango Curry reviewed by digifish_books

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 25th November 2010)

Quick and easy to make. I followed Nigella's suggestion of substituting the mango with some pineapple and it worked well, albeit a little on the sour side.
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Buttermilk Corn Cakes reviewed by hipcook

From: Superspark (reviewed 25th November 2010)

Nice recipe for a corn cake that's hearty and rich, but also light. A drizzle of maple syrup really brings out the vanilla flavor. I like to drop in some...
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Ribollita reviewed by wester

From: Rogers Gray Italian Country Cook Book: The River Cafe (reviewed 26th November 2010)

This didn't look very promising while it was cooking, but the end result was delicious. A robust vegetable soup/stew, vegetarian, and it just tasted right. The...
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Pasta met tonijn, kappers en peterselie reviewed by wester

From: Koken met Sylvia Witteman : De beste recepten & een beginselverklaring (reviewed 27th November 2010)

Recipe in Dutch. One of those recipes that I cut out of the newspaper one day, made a few times, and then lost the cutting because I knew it by heart. Very...
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Turkey Dumpling Stew reviewed by bhnyc

From: Food Network (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This was a great way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving. I was pretty excited to make this since I usually throw away the carcass and am not so into...
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Cranberry Daiquiris reviewed by bhnyc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th November 2010)

These are really good and perfect for the holidays!
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Loaded with Chips Chocolate Chip Cookie reviewed by somer

From: Perfect Cookies, Cakes and Chocolate (reviewed 28th November 2010)

Very yummy!
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High-Ratio Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake reviewed by somer

From: Perfect Cookies, Cakes and Chocolate (reviewed 28th November 2010)

A little messy, but delicious!
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Tagliatelle met citroensaus reviewed by wester

From: Koken met Sylvia Witteman : De beste recepten & een beginselverklaring (reviewed 28th November 2010)

Recipe in Dutch. Extremely simple, very good.
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Vanilla-Spiced Caramel and Pear Tart reviewed by JustLaura

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This was a beautiful dessert and pretty easy to make. We made it for Thanksgiving 2010 and it was the only dessert that was completely gone. I would recommend...
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Spiced Pumpkin Bread reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This was good -- I added golden raisins, which were a nice touch -- but it makes two huge loaves and it calls for a lot of sugar, more than I would normally...
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Cooked-down Onion for Crostini reviewed by sturlington

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 28th November 2010)

I made this as a bruschetta topping. Everyone enjoyed it. It does not keep more than a day.
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Warm Carrot and Asparagus Salad with Sesame Dressing reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 30th November 2010)

I marked this recipe during my initial peruse through the book since we eat a lot of asparagus. Tonight, though, we were trying to use up stuff in the...
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Chili with Meat and Beans reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

This makes a very good chili that just needs a little tweaking. I thought it was a bit too spicy so I would cut down on the amount of chilies and chili...
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Rustic Cabbage Soup Recipe reviewed by athira

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

Added chicken instead of beans, and made chicken broth from scratch instead of the grocery stock. Turned out well. I also finely grated the cabbage and...
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Delicious potatoes. Lovely crunchy exterior, fabulously creamy interior. I used local (Idaho) butter potatoes - nice yellow color and great taste. Previously,...
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Instant Chocolate Pudding reviewed by Leeka

From: Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally (reviewed 30th November 2010)

Super fast and very chocolatey. I had to add a little liquid (soy milk) to get the blender to start and run.
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Chesapeake Oyster Stew reviewed by hipcook

From: Chesapeake Bay Cooking (reviewed 1st December 2010)

A relatively simple and very rich recipe for oyster stew; it's our family "go-to" recipe. Feeds a crowd - I frequently find myself scaling it down. I need...
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Saffron Scented Chicken Pilaf reviewed by digifish_books

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

Zucchini Paneer reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Very nice recipe. Don't taste it before you put in the garam masala though, or you're going to fear for your fenugreeky life. Makes a great side to a...
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Kidney Bean Masala (Rajmah) reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Very yummy rajmah recipe with great spice; I made the mistake of making it with diced tomatoes instead of the crushed and it came out quite chunky, which...
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Almost Homemade Tomato Vegetable Soup # 1 reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Very Frugal Vegetables: Recipes and UsesVery Frugal Vegetables: Recipes and Uses (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This is one of various homemade soups and stews in the eCookBook. It is especially delicious on a cold day served with a Baked Cheese Sandwich. This recipe...
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Trail Mix from Leftovers reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Fabulously Frugal Fruits: Recipes and UsesFabulously Frugal Fruits: Recipes and Uses (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This recipe from the eCookBook makes a great treat for the little ones. It can be made with a wide variety of items that need to be used up, such as small...
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Pan Grilled Rib Steak with Bearnaise reviewed by aj12754

From: The Bistros, Brasseries, and Wine Bars of Paris: Everyday Recipes from the Real Paris (reviewed 5th December 2010)

A very easy version of a bistro classic. A slightly adapted version of this recipe appears in the November 2010 issue of Saveur magazine (p. 84). Both...
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Nach Waxman's Brisket of Beef reviewed by bhnyc

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 5th December 2010)

This is delicious. Make it ahead of time- it's better the next day. Don't forget to remove as much fat as possible or your sauce will be greasy. I made...
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Hoagie and Cheesesteak Rolls reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 5th December 2010)

These are very good rolls. They don't have tons of flavor- I guess hoagie rolls don't- but they have a nice consistency and texture. Watch them carefully....
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St. Peter's Fish and Peppers reviewed by allyal

From: Soul and Spice: African Cooking in the Americas (reviewed 6th December 2010)

The ingredients are simple to find. The combination of flavors & tastes is delicious.
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Herb Pork Roast and Potatoes reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 6th December 2010)

I've been reluctant to try the "roasts" in the pressure cooker cookbook - but since my favorite pork roast recipe is really a braise, I thought this one...
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Cabbage-and-Something Soup, Three Ways reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Really good for such a simple soup. I made the potato version and added some bacon for extra oomph.
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Better Bean Burgers reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money (reviewed 7th December 2010)

These burgers were perfect for a fast supper. I loved the short ingredient list with nothing exotic required and black beans are my favourite. Very...
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French Turnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Recently I ate at a small bistro that offered a French turnip soup as a first course. I wasn't sure what to expect but the soup was delicious and I decided...
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Fennel Soup with Fried Cod / Venkelsoep met gebakken kabeljauw reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Very easy, and very, very delicious, though the fennel could have been slightly stronger. Next time I'll use 1 1/2 or even two bulbs of fennel. As a starter,...
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Caramelised Chicory in Gruyère Sauce and with Crunchy Ham / Gekaramelliseerde Witlof in Gruyèresaus en krokante ham reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Again, a very nice idea, but some severe faults. The caramelised chicory was delicious, the chicory's bitter taste well balanced by the sugar. The ham's...
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Gingerbread Cookies / Lebkuchen-Anhänger reviewed by friederike

From: Für Sie - Kochen und Verwöhnen (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Very nice cookies, but they looked even nicer hanging in the tree than they tasted.
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Fagioli All'Uccelletto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th December 2010)

This recipe combines white beans, prosciutto, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and spices. In keeping with the spirit of this cookbook, I used most of the...
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Breton Buckwheat Cake with Fleur de sel reviewed by aj12754

From: The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City (reviewed 8th December 2010)

This is an unusual cake and one whose flavor seems to grow on me with each small additional wedge I cut for myself. The crumb is dense (the cake calls...
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fennel, orange, and parsley salad reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

I'm not much of a fennel lover, but this salad tastes so fresh and the orange really complements the fennel. Would be good in winter to bring thoughts...
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curried cauliflower soup reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Easy to make and turns out nicely seasoned. A good, warming soup for a cold day.
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Roast Lamb reviewed by hipcook

From: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Prince calls this "in the French style", meaning roasted on a bed of vegetables which are then incorporated into the sauce. I found it very pleasant; the...
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Gianduia Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 12th December 2010)

We’re fans of Nutella here. I always have a jar on-hand, so I knew I had to try this recipe. Nothing complicated here, and you end up with delicious...
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 12th December 2010)

I've made these a couple of times now, once with fresh rosemary and once with dried. I'd definitely recommend fresh, and the 'bruising' method she details...
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Endive & Fuyu Persimmon Salad with Pecans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

I prepared this salad because I had received fresh persimmons from a person with a persimmon tree. This salad features an unusual combination of ingredients....
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Idle Hand Bars reviewed by lkloda

From: Guilty Kitchen (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted Chestnuts and Parmesan Cream Read more at Marthastewart.com: Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted reviewed by lkloda

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Winter Wheat Berry Salad with Figs & Red Onion reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Orange and Fennel Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 13th December 2010)

I changed this one up more than a little bit, but the basic flavor profile here is delicious and it is a perfect seasonal salad. This is a Robin Miller...
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Madeleine's Omelette with Mustard Croutons & Beaufort Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

What a wonderful way to use up some slightly stale chewy bread and a small amount of Swiss Cheese I had on hand. I made a half recipe for my son and I...
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Double Corn Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals (reviewed 14th December 2010)

Although we don't usually care for sugar in our cornbread this one was great in the double decker toasted cornbread and spicy greens stack on the same...
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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Eating Well (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This dish was delicious, healthy, and well balanced. The one odd thing was that instead of boiling the gnocchi, it was pan fried. YUM! We substituted...
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Mushroom Soup with Barley and Wild Rice reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This is another "clean out the produce drawer" soup (carrots, celery,onion, garlic, parsnips), but it has a more sophisticated flavor thanks to the addition...
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Black Bean Tacos with Tomato-Chili Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This is a good basic taco recipe that you can vary as you like. I simmered the beans directly in the tomato sauce mixture instead of in water, as called...
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Banana Bread reviewed by Barbara

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This banana bread was my standard one for years. I don't really like having banana chunks in the bread so I have always processed it until it is completely...
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Spicy Cauliflower Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This spicy vegetable soup is a great treatment for colds. The spices open your sinuses, although I did tone them down as suggested. I also added a couple...
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