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Triple Orange Pecan Biscotti reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I love citrus flavors in the cold months and these cookies are a very nice treat on a wintry day. The orange flavor comes from orange zest, orange juice,...
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Easier Chicken and Dumplings reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Very tasty and easy version of chicken and dumplings. Would probably add a bit more broth next time, but that's more a matter of personal preference....
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Lemon cornmeal scones with dried cherries reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Yum! Not too dry, nice flavor, an excellent scone!
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Cut-out Cookies reviewed by sturlington

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 16th December 2010)

First, don't tell your toddler you're making cookies until AFTER you've made and chilled the dough. Otherwise, it's just an hour of "Cookies are ready!...
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Carmelized Endive reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 17th December 2010)

An unusual and tasty side dish. The sweetness of the carmelization is a nice counterpoint to the bitterness of the endive. Acid (in the form of lime...
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Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 17th December 2010)

No more difficult than a cake mix and twice as delicious. Comes together in minutes with common pantry ingredients. Keeps well.
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th December 2010)

I made this for breakfast today, intrigued by the other reviews, and was favourably impressed. It's a simple recipe, but I would never have thought of...
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Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Authentic Recipes from Thailand (Authentic Recipes Series) (reviewed 18th December 2010)

Very good,usable sauce. We had it on baked snapper one night, and the leftovers with a (bought) charcoal chicken the next. Certainly jazzed up two plain...
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Wheat-Free Cutout Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 18th December 2010)

Excellent taste - however only 4 stars due the fact that I just could not roll out the dough and use the cookie cutters. The dough was either too hard...
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Citrus Risotto reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th December 2010)

I noticed this recipe and I was intrigued by it. And I happened to have all ingredients on hand (except the mascarpone, which I replaced with whipping...
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Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 19th December 2010)

These were really good. My six-year-old niece proclaimed them the best turkey meatballs ever. We didn't find them too spicy- they were fine. You could...
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New York Egg Cream reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 19th December 2010)

This was like a taste from my past. My grandfather's first job was as a soda jerk at a soda fountain counter. Long after moving on from that job, he used...
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Shepherd's Pie reviewed by hipcook

From: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 19th December 2010)

Very nice way to use up the end of a roast, sweet and savory. It's easy enough to be a weeknight dinner, especially if you let the food processor handle...
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Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th December 2010)

I had my eye on this recipe but was a bit reluctant to try since I wasn't sure about vinegar and eggs. After reading Lazylurker's review I decided to go...
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Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th December 2010)

I just made this for Sunday breakfast without even checking to see if anyone else had done it. Great minds... Anyway, I agree that this is a nice, simple...
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Cranberry Banana Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 20th December 2010)

This is an excellent banana bread and very festive colored with the flecks of dried cranberries. I needed something to take to share with my friends I...
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Grandma Lucy's Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

We love pimento cheese especially homemade. I usually use cheddar to make mine but since we also enjoy Velveeta I decided to try this one. Hubby and I...
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Orange-Currant Scones reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

These scones are sweet, rich, and very tender. I love currents, and here they gave that zing of sweetness in every bite, which was nicely balanced by...
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Chunky Pumpkin Soup reviewed by lkloda

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

Lemon Mayonnaise reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

I've always wanted to try make mayo, but been too intimidated to try. Until now, that is. We followed the instructions as given, and our second attempt...
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Lemon Ginger Bars reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 23rd December 2010)

These are so good, but you really need to be a ginger fan! Kind of fussy to have to chop the candied ginger and zest the lemon, but since they are bar...
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Jambalaya reviewed by hipcook

From: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 24th December 2010)

I didn't follow the recipe exactly, substituting about a pound of smoked Polish sausage, a pound of gator, and a pound of crawfish tails, for the 4 and...
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Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 24th December 2010)

I thought this soup was very yummy, but I probably won't make it often because of the long cooking time. It says the Parmesan rind is optional, but it...
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Scones reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 24th December 2010)

The dough was very dry and I wasn't sure if they were going to turn out but they held together in the oven and were tender enough. I added a cup of raspberries...
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Cinnamon Buns reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 24th December 2010)

Chocolate Cranberry Tart reviewed by lkloda

From: Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates: Festive Meals for Holidays and Special Occasions (reviewed 25th December 2010)

Sauce Mignonette reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 25th December 2010)

This was nice on oysters. I liked that it is made with champagne vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. Maybe my oysters weren't so briny, but I felt like...
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English Muffin Breakfast Strata reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Living 1,001 Ways to Cook Southern: The Ultimate Treasury of Southern Classics (reviewed 25th December 2010)

Each year I pick out a different, usually new to us, breakfast casserole for our Christmas morning. This year I picked one from my new Southern Living...
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Baked Cinnamon-Maple French Toast reviewed by BethNH

From: The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever (reviewed 25th December 2010)

I'm not sure what baked french toast is supposed to be like. I was surprised at how much the bread puffed up. The top of the bread was nice and firm...
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Cranberry Mimosa reviewed by sturlington

From: Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season (reviewed 26th December 2010)

Simple concept for Christmas: cranberry juice and champagne. Very tasty.
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 26th December 2010)

I have never cared for fried eggs. My egg preference has always been soft scrambled. It's been years since I tried a fried egg and knowing your taste preferences...
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 26th December 2010)

I roasted these for almost twice the recommended time but they only got a bit browned and crunchy. They were still quiet good. I liked them even better...
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Cream of Mushroom reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Gourmet Meals in Minutes (reviewed 26th December 2010)

This is a terrific soup. I added a little cognac instead of sherry.
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Salad of Crab and Avocado reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Gourmet Meals in Minutes (reviewed 26th December 2010)

Absolutely delicious and very elegant. Very impressive for entertaining.
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Swedish Christmas Ham reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 26th December 2010)

I was doubtful about the manner of cooking the ham in water, but it turned out very nice. The crust did come off when I went to slice the ham, but I think...
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Quinoa Vegetable Stew reviewed by lkloda

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 26th December 2010)

Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli reviewed by BethNH

From: Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook) (reviewed 26th December 2010)

This is the recipe that taught me to cook mac and cheese. It's very easy and my family loves it. I leave out the broccoli, add breadcrumbs and put it...
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Overnight Panettone reviewed by bhnyc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th December 2010)

This was good but the directions weren't so clear. They should really revise it for future use. It took a lot longer to rise than indicated. I used less...
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Transitional Multigrain Sandwich Bread reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor (reviewed 27th December 2010)

There are so many whole grains in here that you feel good eating it! It's relatively easy to make and makes a nice sandwich.
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Chocolate Pots de Creme reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 27th December 2010)

Since I'm snowed in I've been in a cooking mode. I decided to make these for our dessert. The recipe does require you to dirty up several pots, bowls and...
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Roasted Red and Golden Beetroot (Salad) reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2010)

Very nice, although something (chervil? the combination of chervil with syrup?) produced a hint of a liquoricy flavour - euw. Everyone else really enjoyed...
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Basic Pizza Dough reviewed by kkvanover

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook: Featuring More Than 1,200 Kitchen-Tested Recipes (reviewed 27th December 2010)

If you have a food processor or something with a dough hook, this is the simplest pizza dough recipe ever. The processor does most of the work and you...
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Buttery Spinach and Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 28th December 2010)

Very nicely balanced dish - the ginger and chili peppers gave just the right amount of spice, and were complemented by the smoothness of potatoes and spinach....
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Hashed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 28th December 2010)

I love sweet potatoes, and so was excited to try this recipe. As with southerncooker, I was unable to "swirl the pan" to compact them into a single mass....
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Chicken Cacciatore reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 28th December 2010)

I adapted this recipe for the slow cooker. Very yummy.
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 28th December 2010)

These were very good -- I like the slight tang that the buttermilk adds quite a bit. Made for a crowd of about 20 people and everyone enjoyed them. To...
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Rich Balsamic Mayonnaise reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 29th December 2010)

I have only made mayonnaise once before and that was garlic mayonnaise in a food processor. I'm not the best whisker in the world so says my daughter....
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Muffins (reviewed 29th December 2010)

Love this recipe. Almost always double it, because who needs to have a half a can of pumpkin around when there could be more muffins to share!
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Whole Wheat Sables reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Pure Dessert (reviewed 29th December 2010)

I used these as a healthier alternative for cutout cookies with my kids. They just loved these cookies and we will definitely make them again.
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Golden Spice Rice with Chickpeas reviewed by mishamonet

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 29th December 2010)

It was very good, and even my husband liked it thought he was dubious at first due to the "stuff" in it. It made the whole house smell amazing while it...
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Stir-Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 29th December 2010)

Very delicious, but.. The beef was slightly dry (and yet medium raw on the inside) which I put down to the fact that it had to be cut into 1 cm slices...
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Quesadilla Variations reviewed by cadfael

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 30th December 2010)

Always helpful for a quick supper.
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Mustard Horseradish Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 30th December 2010)

Nice mild horseradish sauce to accompany the rib roast in this cookbook. Well-received at my holiday table this year by those who like this type of sauce....
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Braised Celery with Crunchy Bread Crumb Topping reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 30th December 2010)

Air-dried Beef & Fuyu Persimmons with extra-virgin olive oil & Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 30th December 2010)

This was a very easy dish to prepare, and it was beautiful. For me, this dish was also an education. It called for thinly sliced bresaola, an Italian...
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Guacamole reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 30th December 2010)

This recipe made a very good, simple guacamole. I like my guacamole pure, so I doubt I would try the variations, but it is nice to have some alternatives...
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Polenta with Fresh Corn reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 31st December 2010)

Another important step in my culinary education from using Zuni is to learn to cook polenta. I started with a search for the type of ground corn described...
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Chocolate Pudding Cake II reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: All Recipes (reviewed 31st December 2010)

This is a very reliable recipe, and one I've been enjoying since my childhood. Although this is not a pretty thing, it makes an awesome cake that sort-of...
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Pasta alla Carbonara reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 31st December 2010)

The ricotta in the sauce was brilliant, it made a smooth creamy sauce, but not as heavy as it would have been with cream. The amount of salt in the pasta...
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Chunky Apple Walnut Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2010)

Delicious and moist. I am always asked for the recipe. I bake it in a 9 X 13" pan instead of a round cake pan. I also substitute Amaretto for the Calvados....
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Beef Burgundy reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Here In America's Test Kitchen: All New Recipes, Quick Tips, Equipment Ratings, Food Tastings, and Science Experiments from the Hit Public Television Show (reviewed 1st January 2011)

Very delicious, the sauce particulary had a complex flavor. However, I used top round instead of the beef chuck, and this leaner meat did not do as well....
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Zuni Caesar Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 1st January 2011)

The most exciting part of preparing this salad was hunting down and trying salt-cured anchovies. We had to buy a kg (see picture 2), anybody need anchovies?...
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Lentil-Sweet Red Pepper Soup with Cumin & Black Pepper reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 1st January 2011)

Lentils are one of my favorites, but they are difficult to cook at my altitude (~4800 ft), and the result is that the vegetables are overcooked by the...
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Melted Onions reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 1st January 2011)

I didn't follow the recipe to a T -- I didn't make the parchment lid, for example, as I'm no good at arts and crafts -- but these onions still turned out...
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Neo-Neopolitan Pizza Dough reviewed by sturlington

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 1st January 2011)

This was the first recipe I made out of this cookbook. I thought the dough was very easy to make and it came together beautifully with such little effort....
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Fig-Stuffed Roast Pork Loin reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 1st January 2011)

This is very good. I brined it for 8 hours instead of 10 because I was nervous that it would be too salty. It tasted fine and probably didn't need to go...
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Little Gem Lettuce Salad reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 1st January 2011)

This salad is really good! I loved the citrus in it along with the pomegranate seeds and walnuts. I used butter lettuce because I couldn't get little gem....
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Grissini reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 1st January 2011)

These are easy to make and are very good. I substituted corn meal for the semolina and probably shouldn't have. They still tasted good but the dough consistency...
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Mixed Lettuces and Greens with Garlic Chapons reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

This is a good basic salad recipe, but what makes it special is the careful consideration of how a salad should be prepared (pages 136-138). I tried chilling...
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Hopping John reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Joy of Cooking (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

I prepare this dish most new years days, and its always so well received by my kids that it enters rapid rotation for a couple months. We affectionately...
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Boiled Kale reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

Since today is New Year's Day I wanted to fix the traditional things I always fix, collards, black eyed peas, hog jowls and cornbread. I don't always fix...
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Pollock with Stewed Chicory / Pollak met gestoofd witloof reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

Very delicious. Because the endives are stewed without sugar I was afraid they would turn out to be bitter, but that didn't happen - I guess stewing them...
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Boiled Kale with Eggs, Fried or Poached reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

After taking a couple bites of the Boiled Kale on toast (collards in my case). I proceeded with the next recipe (this one) since it said prepare the soggy...
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Slow-roasted Loin of Pork with Quinces and Marsala reviewed by friederike

From: Tender: Volume II, A cook's guide to the fruit garden (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

Soo delicious! The flavour of the quinces was pretty strong, too strong for the pork actually, which is why this recipe doesn't get 5 stars. However, this...
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Farro Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

This is an excellent main dish soup -- and it has the added virtue of making use of any leftover farrotto (p. 199). This is a hearty and healthy soup...
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Sage Grilled Cheese reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

We quite enjoyed this sandwich -- the sage, along with some cracked black pepper, is warmed in EVOO and then the cooled-down infused oil is brushed on...
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Sage & Onion Polenta reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 3rd January 2011)

I've been eating and making a form of polenta for as long as I can remember. I grew up eating southern polenta, what we called mush. We always used coarse...
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Open-Faced Apple or Pear Tart reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 3rd January 2011)

I had a little problem with the dough for this one. I've never been that good at pastry dough and need some more practice. My daughter and great-niece...
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Basic Rich Tart Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 3rd January 2011)

I have never been that great at pastry dough. Maybe it's the fact I've never made it that many times. I had problems with the dough sticking to the plastic...
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Warm Lentil Salad with Sausage reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th January 2011)

Tasty. I made it with chicken sausage, which was fine but I could see that something spicier would make this more interesting. I like the mustard and...
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Onion Soup with Tomato & a Poached Egg reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 4th January 2011)

I was enticed to try this from SoutherCooker's review. Alas, my rendition was nothing to write home, errr, to cookbooker about. I was unable to locate...
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Chicken Bouillabaisse reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 4th January 2011)

Very easy -- basically a quick braise that skips the browning the meat step. The meat is very tender (like poached chicken) and the sauce is light but...
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Honey-spiced Madeleines reviewed by aj12754

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 4th January 2011)

We enjoyed these quite a bit -- the combo of honey, spices (ginger, cinnamon and cloves), and orange zest makes for a nice seasonal treat. The recipe...
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Red Lentil Soup with Lemon reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 5th January 2011)

Nice soup -- healthy with a subtle spiciness -- better for lunch than dinner on a cold day -- not really a main course soup. This soup is a Melissa...
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Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia reviewed by aj12754

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 5th January 2011)

Very easy -- a good choice for a day when you don't have much time to cook. Prep time was minimal and cooking time of @ 10 minutes was spot on -- fish...
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Rosemary and Ginger Vegetable Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 5th January 2011)

This was an everything-but-the-kitchen sink vegetable soup. I usually prefer my soups to be a little more focused. I did like the unusual but subtle flavor...
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Sugar Snap Boats reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 5th January 2011)

This recipe took a bit of time for preparation (about 15 minutes), but led to a very nice side dish. This recipe calls for removing the strings - I've...
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Pollock with Pea Puree and Butter Sauce / Koolvis met erwtenpuree en lichte botersaus reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 6th January 2011)

Oooh. If I had been served this (with all components served warm) in a restaurant, I would have been very happy. The reason why this doesn't get 5 stars,...
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Sage Grilled Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 7th January 2011)

I decided to make this to go with the Pappa al Pomodoro page 164. This is definitely a grown up version of grilled cheese. I liked the little crispy bits...
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Carbonara Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 7th January 2011)

Carbonara is one of my go-to meals, so I was curious how this recipe compared to the one I usually make. It was very light on the eggs. I halved the recipe...
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Boiled Kale reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Kale is one of those vegetables that I typically do not even consider cooking - but why? I guess its because I didn't really know how, and I think I've...
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Fresh Ricotta in 5 minutes or less reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 8th January 2011)

I typically do not choose to make recipes that call for ricotta, because I do not like it. But this site makes the point that commercial ricotta is not...
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Shortbread Cookies reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Baking Cookbook (Essential Cookbooks Series) (reviewed 8th January 2011)

They're really really nice - but they don't taste like you'd expect shortbread cookies to taste like. Maybe it has something with the choices I made. The...
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Red Beet Risotto with Mustard Greens and Goat Cheese reviewed by sarahland

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th January 2011)

The recipe made me realize I love beets. I make a few minor changes. Instead of mustard greens I use beet greens. And I add the greens to the risotto a...
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Ginger Hearts / Ingwer-Herzen reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Very nice cookies! We added more ginger than instructed, and for my taste it could have been even more ginger. Don't make them too thick, they're nicer...
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Spicy Mussels and Chorizo reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This is a good basic mussels recipe. Because of that, it very much depends on the quality of the wine and the chorizo you use. Not the best written recipe....
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Pasta alla Carbonara reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This was delicious! I made my own ricotta (a first), and I agree with wester - it made a lovely sauce. Creamy, yes, in the form of creamy curds. The...
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Autumn Tempeh and Vegetable Stew reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Fresh Food Fast: Delicious, Seasonal Vegetarian Meals in Under an Hour (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This was a lovely meal and reminded my a little bit of coq au vin without the chicken and the wine ;-). I added Shiitake mushrooms and prepared the pilaf...
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Sauteed Chicken reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Cooking the French Way: Revised and Expanded to Include New Low-Fat and Vegetarian Recipes (Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks) (reviewed 9th January 2011)

My book is the 1982 edition, so the page number may be different. This was a relatively easy dish to make and did not take a lot of time...no more than...
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Herbed-Baked Eggs reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This is a nice change from the boring old scrambled eggs I usually make! The herbs and garlic are really nice. I only used two eggs per person because...
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