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Roasted sliced fennel bulb reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 13th December 2011)

Wonderful soft fennel with a brown, almost crisp, outside. Lovely.
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Pecan and Cheddar Cheese Balls reviewed by JustLaura

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 13th December 2011)

These were fairly good. I used a food processor, using a spatula was difficult even with very soft cream cheese. I felt I got it blended better this way. I...
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100% Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: The Bread Machine Cookbook II (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

This is a really good basic whole wheat bread recipe. I've also subbed rolled oats for some of the flour and really liked the result.
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Cauliflower with ginger, garlic and green chillies reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cookery (Quick & easy cookery) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

Lovely and fragrant. I childproofed this one by replacing the chillies with half a bell pepper, and reducing the ginger to just a pinch.
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Eggs with fresh green herbs (Hare masala ka omlate) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cookery (Quick & easy cookery) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

A very tasty omelet with spring onions and fresh coriander. I made one for the children without ginger and chillies, and one for the adults with everything....
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Black Sticky Gingerbread reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 15th December 2011)

Roasted salmon fillets with a crusted Pecorino and pesto topping reviewed by redjanet

From: Delia's Complete How to Cook: Both a Guide for Beginners and a Tried and Tested Recipe Collection for Life (reviewed 15th December 2011)

I was looking for a change from my usual Jamie Oliver recipe of salmon topped with pesto and roasted in the oven in foil, which my spouse is a bit sick...
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Walnut Fougasse reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 17th December 2011)

This is a lovely bread, enriched with walnut oil and studded with additional walnuts, it pairs well with soft cheese and fruit. I did use the optional...
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The most delicious meat cubes reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cookery (Quick & easy cookery) (reviewed 17th December 2011)

This was very good. Subtly but clearly spiced. Not really quick if you don't have a pressure cooker, but definitely easy. I used goat meat for this, as...
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Flavorful Cream Cheese Spread reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 17th December 2011)

I make this recipe a lot when I need a quick appetizer. It is very easy and usually I have the ingredients on hand. It is also easy to vary depending on...
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Homey Vegetable Stew with Dumplings reviewed by Leeka

From: The 30-Minute Vegan: Over 175 Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 17th December 2011)

This is a simple, creamy vegetable stew that's very easy to make in a short amount of time. I found it quite peppery and that's with only adding about...
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Hot Beef Sandwiches reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Cooking with Garlic (reviewed 18th December 2011)

The flavor of this slow cooker recipe was amazing and we loved the departure from the usual barbeque for shredded meat around here. The size of the beef...
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Oatmeal Breakfast Clafoutis reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 18th December 2011)

Nice texture, good flavor, and just the perfect amount of sweetness (for me). I'm generally not a fan of baked oatmeal, but the ease of preparation and...
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Beef Steak on Sizzling Plate (鐵板牛排, tiěbǎn niúpái) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 18th December 2011)

I really enjoyed this dish, while DB thought it lacked flavour - probably only in comparison to other Chinese dishes. To be true, you wouldn't expect it...
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Italian Green Beans reviewed by Leeka

From: The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine (reviewed 18th December 2011)

This is a yummy way to dress up green beans, bathed in a tomato, garlic sauce with a hint of basil.
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Walnut Pesto Crostini reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 18th December 2011)

Very nice. Definitely toast the walnuts. Mine got almost too toasted, but it ended up being perfect. At first it tasted a bit too bland, but I added...
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Salmon with Cranberry Mustard Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 19th December 2011)

I kind of love it when I find a recipe that allows me to make use of the last of this or that -- and this one allowed me to use up the last of a sweetened...
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Lower-Fat Banana Bread reviewed by Leeka

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

Very good. Not quite as moist as my regular recipe from The Joy of Vegan Baking but there were no complaints from the family. I like that it was not...
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Halibut with Beurre Blanc and Oyster Mushrooms / Heilbot met beurre blanc en oesterzwammen reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 19th December 2011)

Really nice! But then again, what's not to like with cream, shallots, herbs and white wine? The flavours harmonised well, though DB thought that the fish...
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Lentil Salad with Chicken / Lauwwarme linzensalade met kip reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 19th December 2011)

This week's lunch for DB. He actually quite enjoyed it! I took a shortcut with the lentils as dried red lentils weren't available - canned brown lentils...
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Herbed Fillet of Beef with Tomato Madeira Confit reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet (reviewed 21st December 2011)

A very well-written recipe, almost entirely do ahead, that produces a very good end result. Because the timing is so precise, it's very easy to do the...
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Grilled fresh sardines with fennel and preserved lemon reviewed by soupereasy

From: Epicurious (reviewed 21st December 2011)

This was another AJ, soupereasy project. Neither of us had cooked fresh sardines before, so it was a learning experiance as well. The use of fresh fennel,...
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Gingerbread Cookies reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 21st December 2011)

There is little more quintessentially Christmas than Gingerbread cookies. This particular recipe starts with melted butter to which the sugar and molasses...
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Spaghetti all'Amatricciana reviewed by aj12754

From: Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2011)

Sometimes the only thing that really warms you up -- body and soul -- on a raw and rainy early winter day is a bowl of pasta and a "big red" wine. If...
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holiday snack mix reviewed by Little bonbon

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 21st December 2011)

Curried Cauliflower Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

The intense curry flavor brought a little heat, the ginger added to the flavor without being able to tell it had been added. This is a thin simple soup...
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Sauteed Boneless Chicken Breasts reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

A basic way to prepare chicken breasts, good alone or as the basis for many recipes. The flour adds a bit of a crust, although the chicken is also good...
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"French" Fried Potatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

If you are patient, your oven fries will get nicely crisped and golden brown. However, don't stir too soon, or the potatoes will stick to the pan. The...
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Pizza Dough reviewed by BethNH

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

I made this dough with my KitchenAide and despite Bittman's warnings, it has no problem handling the dough. The dough came together quite nicely. I let...
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Fried Green Tomato BLT reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 24th December 2011)

My daughter and I really enjoyed these. I used a green tomato from the supermarket but I know they would be even better with green ones from the garden...
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 24th December 2011)

These green tomatoes were really tasty. I fried a few extra than those needed for my daughter and my sandwiches (Green Tomato BLT) and was surprised by...
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Roasted Tomato Grits with Country Ham and Cracklings reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Son and I really enjoyed this one. Hubby didn't much care for it and I was surprised since he usually loves cheese grits and he likes cracklings and country...
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Grandma's Tex-Mex Dip reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th December 2011)

We liked this one. Love that you can fix and put in fridge until ready to serve. It's a family tradition to make appetizers for supper on Christmas Eve...
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Cinnamon Bun Icing reviewed by BethNH

From: Food.com (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Although I would prefer a cream cheese icing on my cinnamon rolls, my boys prefer the gooey icing you get in the tubs with Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls. This...
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Cheese Straws reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th December 2011)

I chose the option of parmesan cheese (over Asiago) and used a good one for maximum cheese flavor. You want to use a good quality paprika as you use so...
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Shallot Tarte Tatin / Tarte Tatin met sjalotten reviewed by friederike

From: AllerHande (reviewed 25th December 2011)

It was very delicious, but to be honest, it was so sweet it could just as well have been a dessert. Next time I probably would have used a little less...
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Smoked Ham with Pomegranate Molasses, Black Pepper and Mustard Glaze reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: food52 (reviewed 25th December 2011)

This is the first ham I have ever made. I purchased a maple-cured ham from a small local farm, and prepared it following this recipe. This recipe might...
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roasted carrot soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: food52 (reviewed 25th December 2011)

A simple carrot soup with great flavor depth. The key to this recipe is the carrot preparation - you roast sliced carrots under your broiler until they...
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Crudite Platter reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 26th December 2011)

A handy guide to putting together a crudite platter that rises above the ordinary. I liked blanching some of the vegetables first, particularly broccoli...
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Elegant Breakfast Strata reviewed by JustLaura

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 26th December 2011)

Very good. Made for Christmas brunch and it smelled wonderful. I put it together the night before and baked while we were opening gifts - it was perfect...
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Eggnog Pear Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 26th December 2011)

Very tasty. Just the kind of dessert we like, not terribly sweet, fruit and custard. Easy to make. Nice presentation. I forgot to turn the oven down when...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th December 2011)

These were a huge hit with my friend the peanut butter lover. When mixing, I noticed the batter was coming out a little too thick so I threw maybe a quarter...
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Hot and Sour Cabbage Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Yum Yum (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I've had a cold for a few weeks that I can't seem to shake and though this soup might help clear out my sinuses. I loved the tangy-sourness of the broth....
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Cajun Red Beans and Rice 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 27th December 2011)

Delicious and versatile dish. You can never go wrong with beans and rice.
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Spinach Soup with Basil and Dill 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 27th December 2011)

I didn't have any dill for this, so I replaced it with a little tarragon. It was a delicious, very green, blended soup. It's a shame about the dill though,...
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Everyday Denver Omelets reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Lovely rich flavor from the ham and red bell potatoes, yet light from the mostly-egg-white-eggs. You are instructed to cook the eggs and then put just...
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Classic Champagne Cocktail reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 27th December 2011)

In the mood for something special? This cocktail classic is fun! Three drops of bitters are placed on a sugar cube, the sugar cube placed in a champagne...
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Chocolate Yule Log reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Great flavor - mocha chocolate - moist and tender, but very rich. My 16 yr old son prepared this for our family Christmas dinner, in part as an assignment...
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The World of Rice Salads reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 27th December 2011)

A good dish to take to a pot luck! We prepared this for a Hanukkah party. I cooked brown short-grain rice in my pressure cooker, and then followed the...
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Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by havfaith

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I subbed 1/3 c whole wheat flour in the dough and used a mix of blueberries and raspberries. Red, White and Blue cobbler - perfect for a 4th of July cookout.
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Big Gigantoid Crunchy Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I used a 50/50 mix of white and whole wheat flours and used 1/4 c scoop to measure the dough (the recipe calls for 1/3 cup!) and these things turned out...
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Beef Stock reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Another winner for the pressure cooker! Admittedly, I was on a "cleanout the freezer" binge and used nearly double the meat called for. It turned out a...
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Turkey Broth reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2011)

My stock pot may never be used for making stock again, between this recipe and the ones in the Fagor pressure cooker manual. Why spend all that time and...
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Sweet Potato cakes reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 27th December 2011)

A fantastic reinvention of a sweet potato! Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, with a tangy sauce that cuts the sweetness of the potato, it had...
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Broccoli-Cheese Soup reviewed by skdouglass

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 28th December 2011)

Keeper. Those as ate, praised. Easy to do and uses primarily pantry staples. My changes: Used half again as much broccoli since it collapses down into...
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Hanoi Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Soup (Bun Thang Ha Noi) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Songs of Sapa: Stories and Recipes from Vietnam (reviewed 28th December 2011)

Wonderful and easy to make. The stock was made in the pressure cooker, and was just the Christmas turkey with a few other roast chicken bones from the...
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Creamy Turnip and Parsnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Emerils.com (reviewed 29th December 2011)

Over the holidays my husband insisted that I make Emeril's turnip soup (from the Farm to Fork cookbook) for my in-laws. Unfortunately, the cookbook was...
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Carne De Puerco En Chile Colorado (Pork in Red Chile) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico: Revised and updated throughout, with more than 30 new recipes. (reviewed 29th December 2011)

The other half thought this was wonderful, and worth doing again. Made it with beef, as I don't eat pork, and used a spoonful of homemade sambal oelek...
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Toast with Avocado, fried eggs and soy sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Ching's Everyday Easy Chinese: More Than 100 Quick & Healthy Chinese Recipes (reviewed 29th December 2011)

I had an avocado I needed to use up as well as some rye bread so thought this would make a great breakfast for me this morning. It was quick and easy but...
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Chicken & Ham Jambalaya reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 30th December 2011)

Very delicious, good depth of flavor - vote came to 4 1/2 (2 fours, 2 fives). Just spicy enough to make a spice wimp nervous, but so good that they just...
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Colleen's Chickpea Burgers with Tahini Sauce reviewed by Leeka

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 30th December 2011)

These patties have great flavour with a bit of kick from the cayenne. I used 1/2 cup of cilantro in place of 1/4 fresh parsley. The mixture was quite...
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Cinnamon Brown Butter Breakfast Puffs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 30th December 2011)

Sweet nutmeg flavor, very tender, and delicious. The brown butter (for dipping) gives an excellent flavor - to use less butter, I brushed it on tops rather...
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Chilli Pasta reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Pasta (reviewed 30th December 2011)

I chickened out, and only used 1/2 teaspoon of sambal oelek, instead of the 1 tsp crushed dried chillies, so the bite was very mild. It has been a long...
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White Beans & Cabbage reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 31st December 2011)

This is a simple, inexpensive recipe. I used savoy cabbage instead of plain green cabbage. I also served it with broth, as suggested in the headnotes,...
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Cabbage Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 31st December 2011)

A quick, simple soup. Very tasty. The recipe says to add a big pinch of salt and the potatoes to the warmed butter. I added the salt first, and had terrible...
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Baked German Pancake reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)

I've made this a bunch of times. It's very tasty, but often comes out very thin after it deflates.
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Apple Pancake reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)

Love this recipe! Have been making it for years, and it's always a great breakfast.
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Potato Bacon Pie reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)

A great use for leftover mashed potatoes. Add bacon, bake and you have a great breakfast side!
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Anya Potato Salad with Shallots and Vinaigrette reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 1st January 2012)

Good, not as good as the sour cream and bacon version I usually make, but we really needed a change. Again, it was very easy to make. I didn't have any...
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La Beth's Famous Corn Bread reviewed by skdouglass

From: California Rancho Cooking: Mexican and Californian Recipes (reviewed 1st January 2012)

A recipe given to the cookbook's author by Beth Hensperger. It is universally adored in this house. Don't be put off by the vanilla; it sounds odd but...
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Puff Pancake reviewed by skdouglass

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st January 2012)

I've been making this recipe for years: occasionally doubling or tripling the recipe, sometimes adding Fiori di Sicillia or vanilla or Princess flavors....
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Quick Cinnamon Buns with Buttermilk Icing reviewed by Queezle_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 2012)

Not universally enjoyed.... This recipe's speed is its crowning virtue. You make a typical biscuit recipe, pat it into a rectangle, layer on a cinnamon-clove-sugar-butter...
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Chicken, Vegetable and Orzo Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 1st January 2012)

A slight variation on chicken noodle soup. With the smaller pasta and diced chicken, everything cooks together in about 15 minutes. Update: I made this...
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Chard Frittata reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 1st January 2012)

I make frittatas frequently. It is an easy weeknight dinner. I do things slightly differently. I only use one pan, which makes for easier cleanup. I let...
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Eggnog French Toast reviewed by sturlington

From: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch -- Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods (reviewed 1st January 2012)

A super-simple way to use up leftover egg nog, and it makes a very rich, sweet French toast to boot. Everyone enjoyed it for New Year's Eve breakfast.
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Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs reviewed by friederike

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

We actually didn't do the salad but made the eggs and served them topped with a little salmon roe, served right after midnight (well, ok, right after having...
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Cinn-a-Bun Cheesecake reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 1st January 2012)

A cheesecake that tastes like a cinnamon bun - how can you go wrong? This is a cool, creamy vanilla cheesecake with a cinnamon crust, a cinnamon-caramel...
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Crusted Pumpkin Wedges with Sour Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 1st January 2012)

This is a great recipe for a crispy, cheesy, garlicky topping that would be good on a variety of roasted vegetables. I couldn't find pumpkin so used a...
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Anytime Hoppin' John reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

Cooking times were a bit off for this recipe. Took much longer to cook my fresh blackeyed peas and also the rice that the recommended times. The dish was...
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Soft Sandwich Bread and Rolls reviewed by Leeka

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 2nd January 2012)

This was my very first bread-making attempt and I'm fairly pleased with the results. I made the butter-flake rolls with this recipe and they were surprisingly...
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Flambéed Pepper Steaks / Flambierte Pfeffersteaks reviewed by friederike

From: Männerwirtschaft: Das Kochbuch für hungrige Männer (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

The sauce was delicious, and the rest was, well, a steak. Nothing wrong with that, it's just not something you would need a recipe for. Flambéeing was...
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Coconut chicken and petit pois curry reviewed by redjanet

From: Leon Book 2, Naturally Fast Food (reviewed 4th January 2012)

A fairly light, mild curry that is quick to pull together on a weeknight. I really liked this and can see making it again often.
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Roasted Salmon with Cranberry-Mustard Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th January 2012)

An interesting way to use up that leftover holiday cranberry sauce. The sauce was also good on the roasted brussels sprouts that accompanied the fish....
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Carrot Soup with Coriander Yoghurt Dip and Carrot Sesame Chips / Wortelsoep met koriander-yoghurtdip en wortel-sesamchips reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 4th January 2012)

It's a very delicious soup, but why that title? The yoghurt is neither a dip nor does it contain coriander; instead, the soup does. The carrot chips look...
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Sautéed Shallots and Haricot Verts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 5th January 2012)

Crunchy beans with good flavor. If you like green beans, you would like this version, but if you don't, then you won't. I guess this is not a child-friendly...
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Ham and Split Pea Soup reviewed by Queezle_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 6th January 2012)

Very nice flavor, but a lot of steps. In this recipe, you boil up your ham bone to make a ham broth, then add your split peas, cut and caramelize vegetables...
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White Bean Soup with Pancetta and Sage reviewed by soupereasy

From: 300 Sensational Soups (reviewed 6th January 2012)

This is a really hearty cold weather soup. Nice to make a big pot to have for lunches and dinners later in the week. Inexpensive to serve to a crowd, only...
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Chicken and Barley Soup with Dried Mushrooms and Dill reviewed by soupereasy

From: 300 Sensational Soups (reviewed 6th January 2012)

This soup was at once homey and warming with a lot of flavour going on. Another AJ-Soupereasy project which both of our husbands enjoyed for dinner. The...
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Rich Beef Barley Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 6th January 2012)

Need something rich and hearty for a cold winter night? Then this just might fit the bill. We all enjoy barley and my son likes oxtail stew, this seemed...
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Apple Rhubarb Chutney reviewed by megaelim

From: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (reviewed 6th January 2012)

This isn't a traditional chutney - there's onion or other savory component. (The rhubarb blends into the sweet background.) It was pretty easy to make,...
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Peach Salsa reviewed by megaelim

From: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (reviewed 6th January 2012)

Easy to make, and great flavor. I've already been requested to make more next year.
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Pickled Romano Beans with Indian Spices reviewed by megaelim

From: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)

These beans have a nice, non-traditional pickle taste to them because of the Indian spices. My pickle-hating BF even liked them, and requested more....
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Red Onion Marmalade reviewed by megaelim

From: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)

I wasn't sure what to expect from this jam, but it turned out to have great flavor. It's very good in sandwiches (I've been using in all my grilled...
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Cardamom Plum Jam reviewed by megaelim

From: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)

This is a really lovely jam - I really enjoy the touch of cardamom, but if you don't like it, don't make this recipe. It also took a while for this to...
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Crisp roasted chicken with chickpeas, lemons, and carrots with parsley gremolata reviewed by BethA

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 7th January 2012)

This was lovely- the chicken roasted perfectly (although I did use my thermometer) and I loved the chickpea, carrot, and lemons that were roasted. My only...
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Bean and Pasta Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 7th January 2012)

Such a simple soup, it can be made with ingredients commonly found in the pantry and vegetable crisper. But so hearty and good. This is a perfect winter...
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Ham in Coca-Cola reviewed by redjanet

From: Nigella Bites (reviewed 8th January 2012)

Incredibly easy, this was a great main dish to make on Christmas Eve. It felt rather strange pouring a whole bottle of coca cola into the pot to boil the...
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Toad in the hole reviewed by redjanet

From: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 8th January 2012)

This was very easy to make and worked really well. My first attempt at what is basically a big Yorkshire pudding with embedded sausage patties and it came...
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Vegetarian Hoppin' John reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 8th January 2012)

My husband makes this every year on New Year's Day. It comes together very quickly, and then it simmers all day in the slow cooker. We've used both the...
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Denver Omelet Cups reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 9th January 2012)

These were really good and made a nice light Sunday breakfast. This is from the light issue and the recipes include nutritional information. These are...
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