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Pina Colada Cake reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 27th July 2011)

A very moist cake, lots of coconut and pineapple flavor. It's not difficult to make, and came out really well. It uses about half a can of cream of coconut,...
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Penne alla Vodka reviewed by bhnyc

From: Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen (reviewed 27th July 2011)

This was very good and easy to make. It definitely is better with hot pepper flakes and plenty of salt.
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Apple Crisp reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour 200th Anniversary Cookbook (King Arthur Flour Cookbooks) (reviewed 10th October 2012)

When time is short or you're looking to make a hot dessert on a weeknight, Apple Crisp is a great go to choice. Everything comes together in the time...
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Green Bean Salad with Pickled Shallots reviewed by aj12754

From: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 28th July 2011)

Very very enjoyable and easy side ... needs about 30 minutes to pickle the shallots in vinegar and then a couple of minutes to cook the beans. Toss the...
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Buttermilk Summer Squash Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 28th July 2011)

Smooth tart-creamy soup with intriguing flavors! This soup uses zucchini and potatoes, shallots, cooked with some fresh rosemary, and blended with buttermilk....
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Salt-kissed Buttermilk Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 28th July 2011)

Quick, relatively healthy, but a bit too salty. This cake uses 1/4 C butter (which I browned, a suggestion from the author) and 2 eggs. I bought WW pastry...
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Grilled Pork Chops with Sour Cherry Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 28th July 2011)

This was a very tasty summer meal -- and a recipe selected solely because I fell in love with these cute little cherries at Whole Foods. Just beautiful...
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Chocolate-Crème Fraiche Pops reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Perfect Pops (reviewed 28th July 2011)

Nice chocolatey flavor, not too sweet and a bit tangy - excellent reviews by children and adults alike. 4 stars only because of the calories involved -...
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Potato Prawn Salad / Aardappel-garnalensalade reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 29th July 2011)

Really delicious salad! I hadn't really expected this as it is seems like such a weird mixture Northern European potatoes, dill, mustard, rocket with prawns...
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Curried Quinoa with Peas and Cashews reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 29th July 2011)

I liked this recipe, but thought the flavor could have used a little bit of a kick. I juiced about one pound of carrots to get the one cup of juice the...
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Fresh Berry Tart reviewed by andrew

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 30th July 2011)

This got raves as the dessert at a recent BBQ. I made it as written in the recipe (with one exception) with her Sweet Cookie Tart Crust, Pastry Cream and...
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Slaw "a la playa" with Avocados, Hearts of Palm, and Orange-Cumin Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (reviewed 30th July 2011)

A very interesting take on cole slaw! Cabbage, carrots, hearts of palm are all shredded - the recipe called for green and red cabbage. We only had green,...
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food + Words (reviewed 30th July 2011)

Almost a 5 - moist, good chocolate flavor, and hints of being an Indian dessert with its subtle addition of cinnamon and cardamom. You've got to love...
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S'mores Cookie Bars reviewed by ESQx2

From: Lovin' From the Oven (reviewed 30th July 2011)

I wanted to bring a s'mores type dessert to a cookout and found this recipe for s'mores bars. It calls for marshmallow fluff, but I only had marshmallows...
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Blueberry Oat Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Joy of Blueberries Cookbook (reviewed 30th July 2011)

Nice pancakes, not too sweet, and lots of blueberries. This recipe entails grinding up rolled oats to make an oat flour, to which you supplement the usual...
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Fettucine alle Zucchine e Zafferano reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 30th July 2011)

Easy, tasty, very pretty on the plate. Half the sauce did for 2 people's worth of home-made fettucine (1 cup flour + 2 eggs)
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Black Bean Burgers reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 30th July 2011)

Well, I got sick and tired of not being satisfied with other people's recipes for black bean burgers and created my own. And I have to say they're pretty...
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Charred Corn Tacos with Zucchini-Radish Slaw reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 31st July 2011)

Fabulous corn flavor, complemented nicely by a cilantro-flavored slaw and feta. These tacos were pretty quick - the corn took about 10 minutes on an old...
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Cumin, salt, and pepper reviewed by wester

From: Salt & Pepper (reviewed 31st July 2011)

Simple, simple, simple. Yet I hadn't thought of adding pepper to my salt-cumin mix before. Lovely on hard-boiled eggs - delivers loads of flavor and a...
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Pesche in vino bianco (Peaches in white wine) reviewed by wester

From: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 31st July 2011)

More a good idea than a recipe. But a very good idea it is, as the flavors complement each other wonderfully. Also works with rosé wine.
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Uova tonnate (Eggs with tunny fish sauce) reviewed by wester

From: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 31st July 2011)

Simple and good.
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Carrot-Pineapple Sunshine Muffins reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 31st July 2011)

Very moist muffins, the orange zest lends a wonderful aroma combined with carrot and pineapple. Lovely texture and not too sweet.
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Simplest Apple Tart reviewed by plick

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th August 2011)

Elegant simplicity, and the perfect dessert to highlight the taste of the apple.
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Avocado Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing reviewed by plick

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th August 2011)

I subbed red miso for the white since that is all I had, and while this made the miso taste really pronounced, I don't view that as a bad thing. Be judicious...
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Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 6th August 2011)

Very tasty. I made about 2/3 recipe with 2 thighs per person. (We find the advertized 1 thigh per person to be pretty skipmpy). Measured the honey was...
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Lemon-Ginger Scones reviewed by southerncooker

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 31st July 2011)

The only reason I didn't rate this one a 5 is that I didn't have any ground ginger on hand and had to omit it from the recipe. I had already started making...
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Pate Brisee I reviewed by southerncooker

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 31st July 2011)

I'm not really sure how to rate this one. I may come back and edit later. I made this one to use in making homemade pop tarts since you have to leave it...
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Single Crust Peach Pie reviewed by Leeka

From: All Recipes (reviewed 31st July 2011)

Simple, down home, goopy, peach pie! I altered the recipe somewhat from the original on All Recipes by cutting the sugar, adding cinnamon and using Earth...
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St. Louis Pork Steaks reviewed by southerncooker

From: BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America (reviewed 1st August 2011)

I bought some pork steaks on sale and was looking for a way to fix them when I ran across this recipe. I had all the ingredients on hand so I decided this...
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St. Louis Barbecue Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America (reviewed 1st August 2011)

I made this to go with the pork steaks from the previous page. I had most of the ingredients already on hand. Since I didn't have tomato puree I used some...
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Miso Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 1st August 2011)

Soba noodles and miso broth. Great for a quick summer dinner. We garnished with swiss chard (rather than spinach), green onions, and cilantro. This...
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Roasted Plums with Creme Fraiche reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 1st August 2011)

In the summer months, dessert means fruit to me ... and this is a lovely seasonal treat -- could not be easier to make, fairly healthy (depending on the...
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Cedar-Planked Salmon reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Real Grilling (reviewed 1st August 2011)

This was very good and very easy. i will make again.
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Watermelon-Lime reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Ice Pops: Recipes for Fresh and Flavorful Frozen Treats (reviewed 1st August 2011)

This was a good pop--refreshing and just sweet enough to be a treat. The lime flavor is just right, not overpowering nor too subtle. Putting the rind...
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Cappuccino reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Ice Pops: Recipes for Fresh and Flavorful Frozen Treats (reviewed 1st August 2011)

This made a good pop, refreshing and sweet, but not too sweet. The coffee flavor was strong, but the cream and sugar balanced it well.
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Hungarian goulash reviewed by redjanet

From: Complete Cookery Course: Classic Edition (reviewed 1st August 2011)

I decided to make this yesterday while my OH was watching the Hungarian Grand Prix. It was a pretty easy, straightforward stew of diced beef, onions, paprika,...
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Stir-fried chicken with peanuts and cucumber reviewed by redjanet

From: Every Day (reviewed 1st August 2011)

I'd never used cucumbers in a stir-fry before and wasn't sure if I'd like the taste, but they added a nice crunch and delicate flavour to this healthy,...
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Haloumi and Asparagus Salad with Salsa Verde / Salade van Haloumi en asperges met salsa verde reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 1st August 2011)

Quite delicious, but also quite expensive, especially given the result. DB complained that the ingredients 'didn't quite come together as a dish', one...
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Pasta with Grilled Portobellos, Fire-Roasted Peppers and Goat Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (reviewed 2nd August 2011)

Delicious! Grilled mushrooms, roasted red bell potatoes, and goat cheese on pasta. The recipe also called for parsley, but lacking parsley, I used...
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Cucumber and Feta Toss with Mint and Dill reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 2nd August 2011)

I used this FC/Joanne Weir recipe more as a guideline than a set of precise directions. I tossed the cukes, onion, feta, mint and dill together as directed...
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Peach Chutney reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 2nd August 2011)

This is a very simple, sweet and not too spicy chutney that went very well with grilled Indian-spiced pork "sirloin" chops. I made a spice rub for the...
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Adobo Grilled Pork Tacos with Cucumber-Radish Salsa reviewed by friederike

From: The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook: Over 1,250 of Our Best Recipes (Southern Living (Hardcover Oxmoor)) (reviewed 2nd August 2011)

Very nice. We actually left out the salsa and only made the grilled pork, and made tacos with the pork, guacamole and fresh vegetables (tomatoes, corn...
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Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Fresh Strawberry Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (reviewed 3rd August 2011)

Lovely peach - after the grill its very soft and super juicy. I didn't think the vanilla ice cream or strawberries added much, though.
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Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 3rd August 2011)

This salad combines tomatoes (I didn't use heirloom tomatoes, just very ripe red tomatoes and Zima yellow tomatoes) and peaches in a 2/1 ratio, along with...
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Caramel salmon reviewed by redjanet

From: Every Day (reviewed 3rd August 2011)

This was really good. I had my doubts about it staying intact when my salmon cubes started falling apart a bit in the frying pan, but the flavour of the...
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Orzo Pilaf reviewed by BethNH

From: Food.com (reviewed 3rd August 2011)

My mother made orzo rice pilaf at least weekly while I was growing up. I was pretty shocked when I searched eatyourbooks to find that none of my cookbooks...
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Rice Salad with Chicken / Rijstsalade met kip reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 4th August 2011)

A very nice salad, very quick to prepare, especially if you have the chicken ready. The chicken itself was slightly bland; I would suggest marinating it...
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Yogurt Biscuits reviewed by andrew

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 5th August 2011)

They tasted great, but I did have some problems with these, and I think that if I didn't have a good idea of why there were problems, I'd have given them...
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Sweet red pepper aïoli with fennel and paprika reviewed by wester

From: Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors (reviewed 5th August 2011)

I made a deconstructed version of this, grilling the fennel and red pepper and using the rest as a dip/salad dressing. It was very good, the flavors really...
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Cowboy Calzone reviewed by BethNH

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 6th August 2011)

The filling for these calzones is delicious. A combination of ground beef, sausage, onion, ricotta, mozzarella and monterey jack cheese is so good I couldn't...
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Egg-in-the-hole reviewed by redjanet

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 6th August 2011)

This couldn't be simpler. I love fried bread and I love eggs, so this is a perfect quick cooked breakfast for me.
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New-potato salad with herb and lemon dressing reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Olive (reviewed 6th August 2011)

This was simple and quick to make and it was nice trying a potato salad without mayonnaise. There was lots of flavour due to the dressing, which consisted...
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Zucchini with Shrimp (Jhinga aur ghia) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 6th August 2011)

Super yummy. Three of us ate all of this; I suppose it could have been stretched to four. The recipe (in my edition) doesn't mention what to do with...
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Merguez and Sweet Potato Hash reviewed by kaye16

From: food52 (reviewed 6th August 2011)

This recipe was the inspiration for dinner (for 2). I started the onions cooking while my sweet pots boiled till partly cooked. After they cooled a bit,...
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Tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayonnaise reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 7th August 2011)

There may be no finer use for the mini food processor than the making of fresh herb mayonnaises in the summer. It only takes maybe extra five minutes...
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Silver Dollar Pancakes reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 7th August 2011)

This recipe makes small, very thin pancakes. My husband liked them a lot and probably would have eaten 20 or 30 of them, if I had made that many.
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Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers reviewed by plick

From: Group Recipes (reviewed 7th August 2011)

This turned out to be a delicious meal. I used hot peppers from the farmer's market, and most of the heat dissipated with the cooking. I used tomato...
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Buttered Spinach reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 8th August 2011)

Simple and delicious. I used about 1 T. margarine instead of butter and skipped the nutmeg.
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Cajun salmon reviewed by redjanet

From: Good Mood Food: Simple Healthy Homecooking (reviewed 8th August 2011)

This was a quick and tasty way to grill salmon for a weeknight dinner. I thought the blend of spices such as cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic...
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Tomato and Corn Pie reviewed by kalamansi

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th August 2011)

Grilled Peaches with Berry Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home (reviewed 9th August 2011)

This is an easy quick dessert. I grilled the peaches with the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon wrapped in foil over charcoal. When the peaches were done...
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Frittata with Red Onions, Roasted Garlic, Greens, and Goat Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 11th August 2011)

Lots of vegetables in a tasty egg matrix - easy, nutritious, and delicious. This recipe helps to use up all that swiss chard - the fresh rosemary gave...
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Steak in Espresso Whisky Marinade / Steak in Espresso-Whiskymarinade reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 11th August 2011)

Actually, it was surprisingly good. That is to say, it could have been a complete disaster, but it wasn't. It was actually quite nice, in a strange, exotic...
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Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken reviewed by sturlington

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 11th August 2011)

This was a yummy, hearty salad that makes a light cold supper, perfect for hot summer nights when the tomatoes are ripe and juicy. Grill extra chicken...
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strawberry meringue roulade reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Cinnamon, Spice, & Warm Apple Pie: Comforting Baked Fruit Desserts for Chilly Days (reviewed 11th August 2011)

This is a wonderful variation on strawberry shortcake using a meringue instead of shortcake. It was so good - the meringue was simple to make, although...
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Iced Green Tea Elixir with Ginger & Lemon reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 11th August 2011)

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/beverage/iced-green-tea-elixir-with-ginger-a-secret-ingredient-restaurant-recipe-from-olive-et-gourmando-in-montreal-150867
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Parsley salad reviewed by wester

From: Great Food Without Fuss: Simple Recipes from the Best Cooks (reviewed 12th August 2011)

A good salad. Take care not to over-salt it, it only needs a little.
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Cashew and Red Lentil Burgers reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 13th August 2011)

Very moist and flavourful. I baked half and fried the other half and they were great both ways.
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Rosewater Lassi reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 13th August 2011)

I've never had a Lassi before. It was delicious and a perfect summer evening dessert! I left the optional cardamom out but only because my spice grinder...
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Prawn and Avocado Salad / Garnalensalade met avocado reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 13th August 2011)

Very nice salad, especially for a hot summer's day. Also suitable as a lunch box. The salad leaves were just a bit too big - cut them into 2x2cm squares,...
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Avocado, Bacon and Tomato Salad / Salade van avocado, spek en tomaten reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 13th August 2011)

A very nice salad, though not as exotic as, say, the Thai Beef Salad. What I did find a bit of a problem is that they suggested using avocado in a lunch...
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Fettuccine with Preserved Lemon and Roasted Garlic reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th August 2011)

Yum! Made a half recipe. I really liked it; my husband who's not really a lemon fan, thought it was OK. It definitely needs a wider pasta like fettuccine...
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Sauteed Chicken Cutlets reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th August 2011)

This is a basic preparation for chicken cutlets or tenders that is very tasty, especially with different pan sauces (marsala, piccata, etc.). I don't make...
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Charred Corn Tacos with Zucchini-Radish Slaw reviewed by louie

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th August 2011)

We've made this twice; once patiently charring the corn on a cast-iron skillet, and the second time grilling the ears outside. Grilling was quicker (my...
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Lamb meatballs braised in a saffron tomato spinach broth reviewed by wester

From: The Borough Market Cookbook: Meat and Fish (reviewed 14th August 2011)

I ignored several explicit directions in making this recipe. I used tinned chick peas. I didn't use high quality bread, as I didn't use any bread at all....
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Zucchini Pancakes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Quick and Easy Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 14th August 2011)

This is my go-to recipe of zucchini pancakes, even if I embroider upon it. The recipe says it serves 4 as a main course; as stated, it serves only 2 who...
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Pasta Fresca reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 15th August 2011)

Fresh, light, tasty and quick - this recipe is a keeper. My 15 yr old son prepared this for the family tonight - he needed no help at all. Fantastic...
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Glazed Green Bean Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 15th August 2011)

I like that the beans are only lightly steamed for this. Very crispy and with the glaze and pine nuts it's a perfect refreshing summer salad.
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Weekend Pancakes Made Easy reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 15th August 2011)

A thin doughy-style pancake recipe. I didn't bother doing the blender overnight thing...pancakes are already pretty easy to whip up first thing in the...
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Green Beans with Tomatoes, Almonds and Goat Cheese reviewed by aj12754

From: My Recipes (reviewed 15th August 2011)

A very nice side dish -- both the flavor combination and the presentation (lovely colors especially if you use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes)...
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Chorizo Verde reviewed by sturlington

From: The Elote Cafe Cookbook (reviewed 15th August 2011)

I had to make some modifications to the recipe because I didn't have all of the ingredients listed. It didn't matter. This was such a tasty and colorful...
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Chorizo Verde Tacos reviewed by sturlington

From: The Elote Cafe Cookbook (reviewed 15th August 2011)

The tacos I made with the chorizo verde. They were very good with the suggested additions. I also added pickled onions and pico di gallo to create a super-taco.
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Roasted Eggplant Spread reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 16th August 2011)

I often fall in love with eggplant at the grocery store -- and then get it home and dither about what to make with it. This recipe turned out to be quite...
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Chicken Tacos + Salsa Fresca reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th August 2011)

Nice tacos, very straight forward, nothing too novel. Chicken is cooked in a broth with onion, ancho chili pepper, and garlic, then shredded. A simple...
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Chocolate and Zucchini Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th August 2011)

Light, moist, and a deep not-too-sweet flavor! I love zucchini in baked goods - moist without the fat. This cake includes cocoa and chocolate chips for...
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Blackberry Breakfast Bars reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 16th August 2011)

I used blueberries instead of blackberries for this. I imagine any berry would work well with this recipe. These are what I wish those awefull blueberry...
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Sausage, Green Bean and Mint Salad / Salade van worst, sperzieboontjes en munt reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 16th August 2011)

Such a strange title - Sausage, Bean, Grapefruit and Apple Salad would have been more appropiate. The salad was very nice, very delicious and it was nice...
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Zucchini Stuffed with Feta and Dill reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 17th August 2011)

A low 4, but better than a 3 - this recipe produced a lovely side dish. I didn't have dill, and substituted fresh thyme. I also couldn't face cleaning...
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Charred Corn Tacos with Zucchini-Radish Slaw reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I found these tacos to be relatively quick and surprisingly tasty. I was worried about the radish in the slaw since I am not a huge fan, but when balanced...
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Crisp Black Bean Tacos with Feta and Slaw reviewed by ladotyk

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I love these tacos. They are so simple to make and they are infinitely adaptable. The key, though, is to toast the tortilla in a skillet to ensure a...
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Okra Stew reviewed by hipcook

From: The Minimalist (Mark Bittman) (reviewed 17th August 2011)

"Loosely based on gumbo" is right - this stew cries out to be served over rice. It's hearty and succulent, although my first attempt was too salty. (Depending...
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Chickpeas with Spinach and Mustard Seeds (Chana Saag) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 17th August 2011)

Yum. I used half spinach and half chard, and it was delicious, but it would be great with just spinach too. I like to puree the curry in my food processor...
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Ziti with Mushrooms in a Marsala Cream Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Know-How: Be a Better Cook with Hundreds of Easy Techniques, Step-by-Step Photos, and Ideas for Over 500 Great Meals (reviewed 17th August 2011)

Made a half dose of this, dinner for two, with some mushroom-flavored pasta, curly trumpets (supposed to look like chanterelles). Quite easy and tasty....
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Vegan Sloppy Joes reviewed by Leeka

From: How It All Vegan! 10th Anniversary Edition: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet (reviewed 17th August 2011)

I substituted tofu for tvp in this recipe and was very happy with the result. It has just the right amount of chili powder and seasonings for my taste....
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Peach, Pancetta, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2011)

I am not really sure if this is very good or just good ... but I went with very good because I definitely enjoyed this much more than I expected to. I...
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Simple Grilled Salmon Fillets with Spicy Herb Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Perfectly cooked salmon with an amazing cilantro-mint-lime sauce. The grilling portion of this recipe is very straight forward - simply cook the salmon...
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Banana Bread reviewed by Leeka

From: How It All Vegan! 10th Anniversary Edition: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Really yummy and moist (but not too moist) banana bread with dates and optional chocolate chips. Definitely a keeper.
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Seared mustard-coated salmon reviewed by redjanet

From: Forever Summer (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Another ridiculously quick and easy supper from Nigella which can be made in mere minutes. All it consists of is dredging salmon fillets in a mixture of...
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Gingerbread Muffins reviewed by BethNH

From: The Quick Recipe (The Best Recipe Series) (reviewed 18th August 2011)

A super quick recipe that uses only common household panty ingredients. I substituted sour milk for buttermilk and added a dollop of molasses to the brown...
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Blender Mayonnaise reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 18th August 2011)

Easy mayo - worked the first time! This cookbook gives 10 different mayonnaise recipes, and this one, using a blender and whole eggs, looked the easiest....
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