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Crisp Black Bean Tacos with Feta and Slaw reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th May 2011)

This recipe is similar to things I make already, but I followed the instructions to see what I could learn. Err, I didn't use canned black beans (love...
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Penne with Pomodoro Crudo reviewed by aj12754

From: Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking (reviewed 6th May 2011)

There could not be a simpler sauce -- diced fresh tomatoes (recipe uses a 1/1 ratio by weight of pasta to tomatoes and I used a half pound of each) and...
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Ciabatta reviewed by amefree

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 6th May 2011)

The finished bread always tastes really good, but the dough is incredibly sticky and difficult to work with, especially when shaping.
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Chicken, Basil, and Peanut Stir-Fry reviewed by wester

From: The Simpler the Better : Sensational One-Dish Meals (reviewed 6th May 2011)

I deconstructed this a bit - I cooked the chicken separately and made a sauce of the other ingredients. I used fish sauce instead of soy sauce, as suggested,...
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Grilled Fajitas reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 6th May 2011)

I suppose most folks don't really need a recipe for fajitas but, having never made them before, I thought it might be nice to have a general guideline. I...
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Korean-style Grilled Flank Steak reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet (reviewed 7th May 2011)

When Gourmet magazine pulled together this compilation of quick recipes, they weren't kidding around. This meal is on the table in next to no time. It...
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Green Tahini Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 7th May 2011)

I'm not normally a fan of Tahini, but this was fairly interesting. Be careful, it looks quite runny even when it isn't - I thought my Tahini in itself...
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Pan-fried Sea Bream with Green Tahini and Pomegranate Seeds reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 7th May 2011)

A spectacular dish! It looked really brilliant (as does everything sprinkeled with pomegranate seeds, admittedly), and it was both easy to prepare and...
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Bacon, Egg and Spinach Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 7th May 2011)

A very easy, nice salad slightly leaning on the substantial. Reminded me of Gary Rhodes' Egg and Bacon Salad, though this one had fried or poached eggs...
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Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Mango reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 8th May 2011)

Not only tasty and nutritious - this salad is also a feast for the eyes. Bright reds from the bell pepper, black from the beans, bits of green from the...
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Ribboned Asparagus Salad with Lemon and Parmesan reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2011)

This is beautiful - long snakes of think asparagus. It is similar to Deb's asparagus pizza, only here the asparagus is not cooked. I think we didn't...
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French Potato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 8th May 2011)

A good recipe, although I'm not sure what the initial step of adding the chicken stock and white wine to the potatoes adds in terms of flavor. I vary the...
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Egg, arugula & herb tartine reviewed by broadbean

From: Keep It Skinny (reviewed 31st May 2011)

This is so simple it almost doesn't count as a recipe. But it's a delicious, herby brunch idea. I tend to use whatever herbs are growing particularly well...
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Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake with Honey Comb reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Weekend Baking (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

This is a very easy to make chocolate cake which everybody will like. Excellent for your kids' birthday parties!
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Roasted Halibut with Pea and Mint Salad reviewed by JustLaura

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 31st May 2011)

I made this to recipe with the exception that we grilled the halibut instead of baked. This is a great dish and the Pea and Mint Salad was a hit!
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Mixed Citrus Salad with Feta, Onion and Mint reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2011)

Quite simple, very good. Complex flavor, visually stunning. I made it with blood oranges and tangerines. I think it would be even better with some grapefruit...
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Grilled Prosciutto-wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella and Basil reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 31st May 2011)

Lots of flavor for minimal effort -- the title of the recipe says it all. Because it is so simple, the pay-off comes when you use the best ingredients....
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Five-spice roast chicken drumsticks reviewed by redjanet

From: Ching's Chinese Food Made Easy: 100 Simple, Healthy Recipes from Easy-to-find Ingredients (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

A very nice, tasty way of roasting some chicken legs. The five-spice powder gave a good earthiness which complemented the other ingredients in the marinade,...
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Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic, Gorgonzola, and Herbs reviewed by JustLaura

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 8th May 2011)

These did have a few steps to make (have to cut, core and dry the tomatoes) which took a little while - but other than that were easy to make. A decorative...
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Cauliflower Slaw reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 9th May 2011)

Interesting take on cole slaw, with cauliflower playing the part of cabbage, and a flavor profile that's close to tabbouleh with its mint and parsley....
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Braided Lemon Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th May 2011)

The creamy very lemony filling was so luscious, and fun to eat by pulling off small pieces. I baked mine at 375 ºF for the lesser amount of time and it...
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Orecchiette with Greens, Garbanzo Beans, and Ricotta Salata reviewed by JustLaura

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 10th May 2011)

I liked this salad. This is a good one for me when my meat eating husband is out of town. Leftovers were good too! I love the amount of greens in here,...
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Warm butternut squash and chickpea salad reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 10th May 2011)

I really enjoyed the flavors and textures of this recipe. I tried to serve it as a main course, however, and found that the meal grew tiresome by the...
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Best Baked Spinach reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 10th May 2011)

This was delicious and hopelessly moreish (although, luckily, quite filling as well). It is a bit more work than just throwing it in the pan. I needed...
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Penne a la Vodka reviewed by redjanet

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 10th May 2011)

I'd never used vodka in cooking before so I was really intrigued as to how this would taste. It ended up being a very flavourful sauce which went very...
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Herb-Roasted Chicken Cutlets reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 10th May 2011)

An easy and tasty weeknight recipe. I prefer to pan-roast chicken cutlets rather than roast them in the oven, though. I don't think they dry out as much.
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Apricot Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Beard On Bread (reviewed 11th May 2011)

A beautiful loaf flecked with golden nuggets from the apricots. This is a baking soda bread, rich with eggs and butter. It produced a fine densely textured...
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Wild Rice Casserole reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 11th May 2011)

This casserole is very good. I substituted part skim ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese and nonfat Greek yogurt for the sour cream with very good results....
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Yellow Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa, Corn and Feta Cheese reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Suppers from Deborah Madison's Kitchen (reviewed 11th May 2011)

While this recipe seems complicated, it is worth the effort! The filling can easily be made up in advance, and the stuffed peppers can be frozen prior...
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Gingered Carrot Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 11th May 2011)

This recipe is a classic staple in my household. It's wonderful served over basmati rice, and it freezes really well. I usually double the recipe so I...
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Capellini with Tomato Pesto reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick Vegetarian Pleasures: More than 175 Fast, Delicious, and Healthy Meatless Recipes (reviewed 11th May 2011)

This is a very quick recipe that can be made mostly from ingredients you would have in your pantry. Very, very good.
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Spicy Squash Salad with Lentils and Goat Cheese reviewed by torismom

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 11th May 2011)

Flavors are good, prep is not too extensive, just seemed to be something missing. I loved the warmth of the spice on the squash. The addition of the toasted...
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Avocado Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing reviewed by torismom

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 11th May 2011)

The dressing is amazing! Just like traditional sushi restaurants but fresher. The salad itself is ok, you can vary it to your liking. Its all about the...
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Baked Rigatoni with Tiny Meatballs reviewed by torismom

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 11th May 2011)

If its chilly and grey and you're stuck inside all day, make this. That's what I did. This is a delicious adult mac and cheese that manages to stay light....
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spaghetti with chickpeas reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th May 2011)

I liked this pasta quite a bit although I definitely see the point made by both Deb and the first reviewer about maybe having more sauce. I liked the...
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Asparagus with Chorizo and Croutons reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th May 2011)

This was easy and a nice crunchy contribution to dinner. I didn't have any beans, and so skipped that ingredient (an option given by Deb). Also, I didn't...
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Willow Chicken in Black Bean Sauce (豉椒雞柳, chǐ jiāo jī liǔ) reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 15th October 2012)

Very delicious, though on the salty side of things. I'm afraid there's little you can do as it's mainly the black beans that are so salty, but try to cut...
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Basic "P. D. Q." Muffins reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour 200th Anniversary Cookbook (King Arthur Flour Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th May 2011)

This is a basic muffin mix which gives a recipe for a standard muffin to which any ingredients might be added. It uses only standard pantry ingredients...
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Lucky Lemon Sugar Cookies reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 12th May 2011)

This was a very enjoyable team project for Soupereasy and me, and the result was very pretty cookies with a nice light lemony flavor. Perfect for an Easter...
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Cherry Sorbet reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 12th May 2011)

Tasty! The recipe claims to make 1quart/liter. I must have 2 liters. I'd intended to make a half recipe, but had a senior moment with 2#/1kg and pitted...
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Crisp Rosemary Flatbread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 13th May 2011)

Quick and delicious. Not as crispy as I'd like, maybe more of a very thin biscuit. But still very good. I divided my dough into four pieces (one for...
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Chocolate Mousse reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 13th May 2011)

This was an easy recipe with delicious results—a nice, light dessert to finish off any meal. I had some hot strong coffee on hand and used that in the...
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Chocolate Yogurt Snack Cakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 13th May 2011)

Yum! These sweet things came together pretty quickly. They make a very liquidy batter - I had trouble getting the flour mixed in quickly, so I left the...
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Aubergine with Buttermilk Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty (reviewed 13th May 2011)

Very delicous, a simple but great midweek supper, but just a little too simple for 5 stars. We didn't have any pomegranate seeds - visually this made a...
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Homemade Granola Bars reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 14th May 2011)

These are very good and are full of fruit and nuts. They are also full of sugar, coconut and butter so don't be fooled into thinking they are all that...
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Spiced Beer Jelly reviewed by aj12754

From: Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber (reviewed 14th May 2011)

This was a bit of a last minute project for "Soupereasy" and myself, after we discovered that making the dandelion jelly from the NY Times was going to...
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German Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2011)

Light and fluffy - and an easy blender recipe. We love oven pancakes, and this is a nice recipe in the genre. We followed Deb's advice by making then...
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Watermelon Lemonade reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2011)

This is a wonderfully refreshing and unique drink to serve at a summer BBQ. The recipe is simple but deceptively elegant; the combination of watermelon...
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Crisp Rosemary Flatbread reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2011)

This didn't turn out very well when I made it, but I see a lot of potential so I want to pass on my lessons learned. I found that it helps to roll your...
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Fresh Ricotta and Red Onion Pizza reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th May 2011)

Delicious - very flavorful but not full of fat. The red onion jam is pretty sweet, but to me the sweetness was nicely balanced by the saltiness of the...
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Basic Hearth Bread reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 15th May 2011)

A wonderful recipe to teach the basics of artisan bread. The crumb has medium holes (larger than a sandwich bread but smaller than a ciabatta-style bread),...
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French Lemon Poppy Pound Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 15th May 2011)

Even though you have to dirty several bowls to make this one it's worth the effort. If you like tangy citrus flavors then you'll enjoy this cake. Pretty...
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gorgonzola and porcini mushroom risotto reviewed by JustLaura

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 15th May 2011)

Made this for a group of 7 and everyone liked it.It was rich and filling. It would make a great side dish in the colder months. I had to use dried chives...
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Italian Lentil Salad reviewed by JustLaura

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 15th May 2011)

A very different lentil salad then what I am used to. Very good crunch and texture's with the grapes, cucumbers, and peppers. Very light and tasty. I will...
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Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th May 2011)

I'm always on the lookout for simple, vegetarian recipes so this version of baked eggs fits the bill nicely. It's not particularly fancy or special, but...
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Spring Panzanella reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th May 2011)

This is my first introduction to panzanellas, and what a great way to celebrate a bounty of spring asparagus and leeks! It's substantial enough to be...
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Matchstick Potatoes reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 15th May 2011)

These are very good. Just be careful- they darkened quite a bit in the oven. I wish they had been a little less done. They were delicious served with the...
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Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 15th May 2011)

Yum! These are quick to make and are really delicious. I loved the remoulade but don't think it is necessary to spread it on both sides of the roll. I...
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Marble Velvet Cake reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 16th May 2011)

I made this recipe as marble cupcakes. It is flavorful and the chocolate cake is perfectly balanced with the yellow. Not a difficult or time-consuming...
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Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: The Loaf and Ladle Cook Book (reviewed 16th May 2011)

I thought these enchiladas were delicious. The addition of the peperoncini added so much flavor. They were pretty easy to make. I liked the flavor of...
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Crispy Pork Tenderloin with Fried Apple Rings reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 2004: An Entire Year of Recipes (reviewed 16th May 2011)

I made this just using boneless pork chops and thought it was very good. I like the use of the panko crumbs and the apples are a nice side dish. Quick...
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Halfway cookies reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 16th May 2011)

These cookies are a bit more fussy than your average chocolate chip cookie, but they use basically the same ingredients, and make something much more interesting....
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Perfect Lemonade reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 16th May 2011)

For this you make a simple syrup with sugar, water, salt and lemon rind. I don't think the salt is really necessary but this was very good. My daughter...
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Cheater’s Chorizo reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 16th May 2011)

I needed some chorizo for a Spanish biscuit sandwich I was making from the Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook. This looked quick and easy, and I had most...
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Spaghetti and Tofu Balls reviewed by Leeka

From: La Dolce Vegan!: Vegan Livin' Made Easy (reviewed 18th May 2011)

I was looking for a recipe that would appeal to my 5 year old daughter and this caught my eye. The tofu balls were very simple to make and I had everything...
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Popcorn reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 18th May 2011)

This popcorn recipe was very good. Next time I would maybe reduce the butter a little bit, as it was very rich.
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Black Bean Burgers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 19th May 2011)

Great flavor. Following the advice of the previous reviewer, I added salt, and pepper. I used about 2 T minced shallots in place on the onion, and ground...
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Rose Tapioca Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th May 2011)

Exotic! This is another variation on Mark Bittman's tapioca pudding recipe - with rose water instead of lemon zest. I was a bit skeptical, and almost...
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Never-Fail Birthday Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing reviewed by jackied41

From: Holiday (reviewed 20th May 2011)

As the title says this Chocolate Cake never fails! really easy to use and very tasty. Also great if your baking for a large group, as the cake serves 16! If...
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Spicy herb salad reviewed by wester

From: What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes (reviewed 20th May 2011)

Very simple to make, lovely fresh and complex taste. Those handfuls do add up, so be careful you don't make too much of this salad. And don't even think...
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Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Muffins reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Network (reviewed 21st May 2011)

Quick to mix up, not too sweet, but with nuggets of chocolate goodness from the chocolate chips. The batter had seemed too thin to me, but do not fear...
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Grapefruit Campari Sorbet reviewed by lkloda

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

Fennel & prawn risotto reviewed by broadbean

From: Sarah Raven's Garden Cookbook (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

Fennel and prawn - a classic combination. This is a good recipe, but when I tried it at the end of cooking the taste was a little thin, so I added in some...
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Warm Spinach Salad reviewed by wester

From: Greens: A Country Garden Cookbook (Country Garden Cookbooks) (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

Basic but very good. It is important to mix the dressing well with the salad. I though the first few bites needed more vinegar, but after remixing it...
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Chocolate Cheesecake reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Bittersweet: Recipes and Tales from a Life in Chocolate (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

4 stars only because it is a very "adult" cheesecake and my boys did not like it. But if you were always looking for a less sweet and more chocolatey cheesecake...
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Braised Winter Greens with Chickpeas, Onions, and Garlic reviewed by broadbean

From: Orangette (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

Simple, quick, delicious and healthy! Next time I might add cracked coriander seed.
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Pimiento Cheese with Cornbread Toasts reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

I'm not a huge fan of pimiento cheese, but it is far better if you make it yourself. This recipe is very simple, but it makes a lot. I cut it in half and...
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Black Pepper Chicken Thighs With Mango, Rum and Cashews reviewed by friederike

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

Very delicious! We used salted peanuts instead of cashews, which worked very well. I missed some sauce to go with the rice, DB did not. Also, although...
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banana bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

This recipe includes coconut - and that banana coconut combination is a winner. However, it was difficult to get this cooked all the way through, and...
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Spinach with Garlic and Lemon reviewed by wester

From: Greens: A Country Garden Cookbook (Country Garden Cookbooks) (reviewed 22nd May 2011)

Basic but good.
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Cosmopolitan Jelly Shot reviewed by JustLaura

From: Jelly Shot Test Kitchen (reviewed 23rd May 2011)

Totally fun and easy Jelly Shot. We made this one since it was our first and we didn't have much time to let them set. So we needed a one layer shot and...
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Cosmopolitan Jelly Shot reviewed by JustLaura

From: Jelly Shot Test Kitchen: Jell-ing Classic Cocktails-One Drink at a Time (reviewed 23rd May 2011)

Totally fun and easy Jelly Shot. We made this one since it was our first and we didn't have much time to let them set. So we needed a one layer shot and...
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Red Currant-Raspberry Lattice Pie reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 24th May 2011)

A lovely pie for anyone who loves raspberries. The flavor of currants stayed mostly in the background, but complemented the raspberries nicely.
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Lemon Angel Chiffon Pie reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 24th May 2011)

A light, elegant pie that was very popular with guests and could be made ahead and frozen. I chose the version with the almond pate sucree crust, rather...
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Rick Rodgers's Rolled Herbed Turkey Breast reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Rose's Celebrations (reviewed 24th May 2011)

I've made this twice now and I think it's destined to become a family tradition. My first time making it I was a little intimidated by the need to filet...
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California Pizzas reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 24th May 2011)

So this isn't the best pizza dough ever, but it is good and easy to make. The recipe makes 6 8-inch pies so everyone can 'design' their own, which is fun....
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Minestrone reviewed by sturlington

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 25th May 2011)

An easy, adaptable recipe. Just throw in what you have on hand in terms of veggies, beans and pasta, and let it cook. The result is a very satisfying soup...
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Fresh Pea Soup reviewed by friederike

From: Complete Vegetarian (reviewed 25th May 2011)

A very simple soup, but surprisingly nice! The soup was a little sweet (which is what you get naturally when you pair fresh peas with cream), which I liked...
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Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 25th May 2011)

I have to admit, I didn't really follow the recipe all that closely. But this is a recipe full of shortcuts (jarred ingredients), which is a good option...
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Chicken Marsala reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 26th May 2011)

Excellent weeknight dinner. The sauce here is the show -- lots of flavor with minimal effort; start-to-finish about 35-45 minutes depending on what sides...
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Poisson en papillote à la menthe et au pastis (Fish steaks in papillote with mint and Pernod) reviewed by wester

From: A Passion for My Provence: Home Cooking from the South of France (reviewed 26th May 2011)

A very good flavor. I just thought it was slightly overcooked. Next time I'll shorten the oven time.
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Truffles Torte reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts (reviewed 26th May 2011)

I loved the combination of flavors in this cake- pecans, chocolate and Bailey's are very, very nice together. I toasted my pecans lightly. I also appreciated...
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Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 27th May 2011)

This is a nice light dressing that is adaptable to whatever fresh herbs you have available. It came out a little thin for my tastes, perhaps because I...
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Silky Chickpea Gravy reviewed by Leeka

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2011)

I had never previously made any type of sauce or gravy with pureed chickpeas and found this to be a very substantial, hearty and flavourful gravy. I'm...
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Classic Broccoli Quiche reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 28th May 2011)

The first time I made this recipe I used firm tofu as was called for and was not happy with the moisture level and over-firmness of the quiche. I thought...
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Spaghettini with prawns and chilli reviewed by redjanet

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 28th May 2011)

A quick and easy midweek pasta dish. I didn't have spaghettini but used normal old spaghetti which was fine. The sunblush tomatoes, rocket and prawns made...
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Beef Bourguignon reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 29th May 2011)

A very nice take on the French classic. I used a round steak instead of stew meat, which broke down into a tender stew. The sauce is luscious and rich...
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Yucatan-Style Slow-Roasted Pork reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 29th May 2011)

I chose to make this recipe because I wanted to use it for the Cochinita Pibil Tacos with Habanero Salsa. I like the intense flavor that all the spices,...
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No-Knead Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 29th May 2011)

I feel that this bread was very good. I think that the crust was very soft, but the inside is very moist and perfect. I randomly added 1 tablespoon...
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Lawang Chalau / Meat Stew with Yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: Noshe Djan: Afghan Food and Cookery (reviewed 29th May 2011)

Delicious and a very simple dish. There is no indication of cooking time. The meat was done after 45 minutes, but unfortunately not the rest of our dishes,...
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