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Chicken Parmesan reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This is a really easy recipe for a Classic dish. It's fancy enough to serve for a dinner party, yet makes a pretty quick work night dinner. It's a recipe...
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Pizza Dough reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This is an easy pizza dough to make, and a good basic one to have on hand.
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Rib-Eye Steak with Onion-Blue Cheese Sauce reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This is a really easy recipe to make, and a true man-pleasing dinner. I'm a carnivore, too, and I loved this recipe a lot.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

Ree is really digging back into her oldies but goodies recipe, from waaaaaaay back on her blog. This is one of her first recipes I ever made, but it's...
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Fruit Cake Crumble / Streusel für Obstkuchen reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 17th May 2012)

A very easy, simple and reliable recipe for Streuselteig (crumble), nearly identical to the one in my mother's cookbook. I tested both this recipe and...
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Shrimp a la Mexicana with Tomatoes, Serranos and Cilantro reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 17th May 2012)

Quick, easy, fresh tasting and delicious – you can’t really ask much more of a recipe than that on a busy weeknight. I used fish (halibut), one of...
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Melon Bubble Tea (Boba Tea) reviewed by Zosia

From: Food.com (reviewed 18th May 2012)

A fun and refreshing drink! I was thrilled when I discovered the tapioca pearls in an Asian grocery store – it meant I was no longer at the mercy of...
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Russian Cabbage Borscht reviewed by Zosia

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 18th May 2012)

I grew up eating variations of this soup and my favourite has always been one that’s jam-packed with vegetables. This recipe fits the bill. Previous...
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Achiote Rice Supper with Pork Carnitas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Delicious, and not too heavy. Step one is preparation of Essential Garlicy Achiote Seasoning Paste. I resorted to an old coffee grinder, as the achiote...
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Classic Vanilla Flan reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 19th May 2012)

A bit too rich, and the brandy flavor was a bit strong - but for me the recipe worked OK. I made two mistakes in preparing this dish. First, I used two...
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Horchata reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Who doesn't love horchata? A comment that @snoopy made in reference to making her own rice milk made me realize that it might be possible to prepare our...
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Bright pink fruit dip reviewed by wester

From: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Very pink, quite tasty. After making this once, my kids keep pestering me to make it again. You have been warned.
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Spinach with garlicky brown butter (Spinazie in bruine boter saus / Epinards au beurre noisette) reviewed by wester

From: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Basic and good.
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Crisp Panfried Potatoes (Home Fries) reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th May 2012)

A basic recipe but a very good technique that does result in diner-style home fries. I use the variation quite often whenever I want to repurpose leftover...
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Asian Hot and Sour Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 20th May 2012)

Nice change for slaw and good with Asian dishes and other dishes as well. We had ours with the Chipotle "Pulled" Pork Sliders from Comfort Food Fix. This...
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Hummus in the Blender reviewed by snoopy

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 20th May 2012)

This isn't a fat-free recipe, but it is oil-free (I used the whole sesame seed option). I made a half batch, and I did not include the additional spices...
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lemon-roasted asparagus reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 21st May 2012)

I had a string of not so great reviews from this book, so I'm glad this one worked out! The lemon is sliced thin and almost melts into the asparagus as...
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Chocolate Buckwheat Cake reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st May 2012)

This is the best gluten-free cake I have made at home. It only requires buckwheat flour and almond meal. I made it on a Friday afternoon, and it came together...
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Pad Thai in the Raw reviewed by snoopy

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 22nd May 2012)

Yum, yum. This salad is a good way to get a bunch of different fruits and veggies (zucchini, carrot, cabbage, apple, beets, and dates (in the sauce) in...
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Italian Pork Stew reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 22nd May 2012)

With pork, tomato, wine, onions, and bell pepper, I was expecting a rather straightforward "pot roast" flavor for this stew. The addition of orange peel,...
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Almond Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for an Arabian Night: Traditional Cooking from North Africa & the Middle East (reviewed 23rd May 2012)

Surprisingly tasty - for a simple and unusual recipe. My assignment for our next cookbook club is soup, and because there is generally a lot of food at...
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Rustic Red-Sauced Eggs on Corn Tortillas/ Huevos Rústicos reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 24th May 2012)

The beauty of Rick Bayless’s essential sauces and salsas is that if you make some to keep on hand, you can throw together a delicious dish like this...
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Classic Red Tomato Rice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)

This was a tasty rice dish. The roasted tomato salasa (with a strong garlic flavor) gave the rice a wonderful flavor. I used a dutch oven as suggested....
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Easy Chocolate Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 26th May 2012)

While she was pregnant with me, my mother lived on chocolate mayonnaise cake that my grandmother baked. It was the only thing that settled her stomach. This...
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Maple Yogurt Pound Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: food52 (reviewed 26th May 2012)

A cake that tastes like pancakes with maple syrup – yum! I’ve made a few yogurt and oil-based cakes and found that unless they include a fruit puree/sauce...
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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Nachos reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 27th May 2012)

I made these for a family fun night by special request. Overall, they were very good, although the recipe needed some tweaking. First, although the recipe...
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olivias caesar salad reviewed by leene101

From: Dishing Up Vermont: 145 Authentic Recipes from the Green Mountain State (reviewed 27th May 2012)

very easy to make save half dressing for later
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Very Blueberry reviewed by Jayme

From: Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)

Good flavour but the water needs to be cut back by at least half a cup. Love the use of whole vanilla bean in these smoothies.
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Migas reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 28th May 2012)

I've never had Migas before, but there's a first time for everything. I'll start with the end result-- delicious! I ran in to some problems, and later...
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Corn Tortillas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th May 2012)

The flavor of a corn tortilla hot off the griddle is amazing. I used store-bought masa, and a tortilla press that was a gift from my kids for mothers...
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dijon vinaigrette reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)

There are so many dressings in this cookbook, I may never buy another bottle again (which I rarely do anyway). This is a very tart dressing which I like..it...
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Spicy Plantain Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 29th May 2012)

This was very straight forward to make. The pie crust scrank down during the prebaking, so I poured some of the filling into custard cups instead of over...
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Puy Lentil Galettes reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 29th May 2012)

This is a delicious lentil and spinach salad with a yogurt dressing served on a flaky disc of puff pastry. Though this wasn’t particularly labour intensive,...
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orange-glazed tofu and asparagus reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 29th May 2012)

The tofu has a nice sweet taste after marinating in mirin and cornstarch for 30 minutes. The stir fry sauce is a basic orange juice, soy sauce, toasted...
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Vegan "Chicken-Style" broth powder reviewed by Tweety

From: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 29th May 2012)

I'll never buy powdered broth again. This is made with nutritional yeast, onion powder, salt (I cut back from 2.5 tablespoons to only one), sugar, garlic...
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Pasta with Fresh Herbs, Lemon and Peas reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 11th October 2012)

I love this pasta. I am giving this a four because I think there are some issues with amounts and instructions. First, there's no need to thaw the peas--dropping...
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Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 30th May 2012)

I’m in search of the perfect (or at least my favourite) carrot cake and this recipe has a lot to recommend it. It’s moist, very flavourful, not as...
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Shakshuka reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 30th May 2012)

I made this specifically because DB enjoys the Shakshuka from Smitten Kitchen, but I don't - I thought this might be a version both of us enjoyed. Unfortunately,...
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Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 30th May 2012)

These potatoes were very good and good for you too. Instead of loaded with butter they only had 1 tablespoon, then you use low fat milk and reduced fat...
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Salmon Nicoise Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Turn Around Program Cookbook (reviewed 30th May 2012)

We liked this one but not as good as another Nicoise Salad recipe we tried. Nice for a hot day meal since you only have to blanch the green beans and boil...
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Creme Brulée with Verbena reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 31st May 2012)

I couldn't find verbena - looked everywhere. So we substituted 1/2 tsp vanilla. This recipe made a very creamy and delicious creme brulee. They cooked...
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Risotto Milanese reviewed by lenann

From: Two Greedy Italians: Carluccio and Contaldo's Return to Italy. Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo (reviewed 31st May 2012)

This is saffron risotto; well worth making, despite the cost, as it does not take that many threads (they advocate powdered saffron, but I like seeing...
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Madhur Jaffrey's Shrimp Biryani reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 31st May 2012)

Very good, and easy. Made a half recipe. Used frozen shrimp, some raw, some cooked. Rice had a nice texture, not dry like biryanis can sometimes be.
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Cashew Creem Tomato Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Get It Ripe: A Fresh Take on Vegan Cooking and Living (reviewed 1st June 2012)

This is exactly what I wanted to eat! A creamy, tomato soup with a touch of heat. The recipe specified soaking the cashews for 4 to 8 hours but I didn't...
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Savory Corn Cakes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 2nd June 2012)

These came together relatively quickly. I paired them with the black beans and mango sauce in the same book. The two dishes complemented each other very...
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Happy Crackers reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 4th June 2012)

This is a very good, simple cracker recipe. The recipe makes a very large amount of dough. I rolled out 1/3 of the dough and froze the rest for use at...
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Fattoush Salad with Za'atar reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 4th June 2012)

This is a perfect summer salad. The recipe makes a lot--probably 5 or 6 entree-sized portions. I followed the recipe exactly. The salad seemed pretty onion-y....
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Spicy Roast Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weight Watchers Momentum Happy & Healthy Celebrations (reviewed 4th June 2012)

I would have given this a 5 but all of us agreed we liked the cauliflower fixed this way much better than the broccoli. Next time I'll just do cauliflower....
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Shrimp and Cannellini Bean Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th June 2012)

This is a really tasty, healthy, and quick main dish for a warm summer evening. Chop up some lettuce, mix up a mustardy vinaigrette with some sherry...
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Baked Spicy Chicken reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 5th June 2012)

Pretty good. Cooked in the time specified, the meat was juicy, the coating crispy. It lacked a little seasoning, but maybe I didn't add enough salt.
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Jubilee Chicken reviewed by sarahemmm

From: Food.com (reviewed 5th June 2012)

An interesting change from coronation chicken. The lime and ginger juice are not as strong as you might expect, so you may want to adjust quantities. To...
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Grilled Mozzarella and Spinach BLTs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th June 2012)

My husband requested BLTs for his birthday dinner. However, June tomatoes (in Utah) are not spectacular, and so I felt I needed a sandwich that didn't...
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Caesar Dressing reviewed by friederike

From: How To Eat In (reviewed 5th June 2012)

A very nice dressing, but pretty strong! Additionally, even though we made half the recipe for the dressing, we still have lots of dressing leftover, and...
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Mackerel with Caesar Salad reviewed by friederike

From: How To Eat In (reviewed 5th June 2012)

A very nice salad, but the dressing and the tapenade were much too strong in flavour! DB thinks that he might have added too much dressing, but that can't...
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Carrot Cake (Torta Di Carote) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy (reviewed 6th June 2012)

Tired of oil-filled cream-cheese frosted carrot cakes? Then try this one -- no added oil, and an amazing almond marzipan-like flavor. This simple cake...
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Moroccan Grilled Chicken Sandwiches reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 7th June 2012)

A nice summer meal -- needs about a 90 minute lead time to make the onion marmalade (recipe on the same page), and then it's a snap to make the spice rub...
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Mixed Beans with Many Spices and Lovage reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 24th July 2012)

Quite nice. Some of the beans we used (flat beans and sugar snaps) took quite a while to cook, and so we had to add water a few times to prevent them from...
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Tomato, feta and arugula salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 11th October 2012)

I really liked this salad. It is simple, and the flavors of arugula, tomato, and feta are an excellent combination. The dressing that is provided along...
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Banana Refrigerator Cake with Dreamy Creamy White Chocolate Frosting reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 8th June 2012)

A very moist, oil-based banana cake with a white chocolate, cream cheese frosting. What I liked about the cake: - lovely, tender crumb - both cake and...
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Broccoli Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC's Hit Show (reviewed 9th June 2012)

Although this was very good it tasted like it needed a little something. It was good eating with some grilled Italian style turkey sausages and couscous....
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Rapid roastini reviewed by Neodymia

From: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 9th June 2012)

These were very good and I only used supermarket non-chiled gnocchi. I pan-fried them in butter and ate them with peas and freshly grated parmesan cheese....
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Sesame peanut noodles reviewed by Neodymia

From: Nigella Express (reviewed 9th June 2012)

Boterbloemen nieuwe stijl reviewed by wester

From: Herring (reviewed 9th June 2012)

A good-looking, easy, and tasty snack.
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Going Green Smoothie 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 10th June 2012)

Who knew kale could make a delightful smoothie? Kale, 1% milk, oj, banana, 2 tsp sugar, frozen peaches (recipe called for apple, but I sub'd the peaches...
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Pasta Puttanesca reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 10th June 2012)

I love a pantry meal that doesn't taste like a pantry meal -- and this is quick (about 15 minutes starts to finish), healthy (I added chopped spinach instead...
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Multigrain Pancakes reviewed by Neodymia

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 10th June 2012)

Yum! Very good, but not quite as good as the pancakes in Heidi's first book.
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Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 10th June 2012)

What I liked about these biscuits: They were very easy to make. I only needed one bowl and a measuring cup. No flour all over my kitchen, no food processor...
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Creamy Buttermilk Coleslaw reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 10th June 2012)

This is a restaurant-style coleslaw that goes well with burgers. I like the technique of wilting the cabbage first by salting it. Lighter than it seems...
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Chevre-Stuffed Lamb Burgers with Raspberry-Mint Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (reviewed 10th June 2012)

A quick meal with great flavor! In my book's index, @peckish_sister marked this recipe with a star - that must have been around 1988. This is a simple...
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Chocolate-Zucchini Muffins reviewed by mirroredlight

From: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 11th June 2012)

I went with the lower amount of sugar listed, and actually used coconut crystals since that is what I had on hand. They turned out great - the addition...
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Spicy Chicken Wings with Tomato-Chilli-Dip reviewed by friederike

From: Grillen & Picknicks (reviewed 11th June 2012)

The taste and the texture of the chicken wings were brilliant, as is the fact that this recipe is so incredibly easy. However, given the comments I have,...
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Fried mushrooms in sour cream (Paistetut sienet) reviewed by wester

From: The Cooking of Scandinavia (Foods of the World) (reviewed 12th June 2012)

Good basic fare. Not spectacular, but I didn't expect that. Can be used as a vegetarian main if the amount is doubled.
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Chocolate Revel Bars reviewed by Zosia

From: All Recipes (reviewed 12th June 2012)

Chewy oatmeal cookie base and a creamy, chocolate-y filling topped with a crispy oatmeal streusel - if you love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, you’ll...
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Potato Salad with Mayonnaise / Kartoffelsalat mit Mayonnaise reviewed by friederike

From: German Cooking Today: The Original. (reviewed 13th June 2012)

Potato Salad such as it should be. Very delicious, classic with pickled gherkins and mayonnaise (but not too much either), and not with cucumber and no...
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Olive Garden Alfredo Pasta reviewed by BethNH

From: Top Secret Restaurant Recipes (reviewed 13th June 2012)

A very nice fettucini alfredo! Alfredo is a simple recipe that I've managed to mess up more than once. The sauce didn't thicken quite as much as I...
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 13th June 2012)

There’s a lot going on with each bite of this cake and every bit of it is delicious! It’s a moist vanilla cake with a cinnamon-cocoa swirl and a crunchy,...
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Sesame Snap Peas 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 14th June 2012)

This recipe presents a simple way to cook sugar snap peas. First they are sautéed to give a bit of color, then they are steamed, and finally, when the...
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Turkey Burgers with Tomato Corn Salsa reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 14th June 2012)

These were really very good, lean, yet juicy burgers. The extra lean ground turkey is simply seasoned with a creole seasoning blend (either purchased...
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Garlic & Swiss Chard Fettuccine reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 15th June 2012)

Flavor-wise, this probably is a 3. However, because of the excellent instructions and low calorie nature of this dish, I raised it. The sauce used a...
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Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th June 2012)

Why did I wait so long to make this recipe? Over two years since I first saw it here. Maybe it looks too simple. All the raving in the blogosphere may...
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Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage Kebab reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th June 2012)

Simple and quick. Chicken sausages and baby bell peppers are grilled with a honey-mustard sauce brushed over it. The calorie level and flavor depend...
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Super-Sized Ginger Chewies reviewed by Neodymia

From: Big Fat Cookies (reviewed 16th June 2012)

Maple Cranberry Oateal Cookies reviewed by Neodymia

From: Big Fat Cookies (reviewed 16th June 2012)

Garlic Scape Pesto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dorie Greenspan (reviewed 17th June 2012)

Powerful strong flavors in this pesto really work! The beautiful garlic scapes at the farmer's market were so appealing, I purchased some without knowing...
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Pollo Casero reviewed by lenann

From: Spain...A Culinary Road Trip (reviewed 17th June 2012)

This is a lovely and rather simple dish; the name of the recipe is 'home chicken' and with garlic, pimento, white wine, an onion and some patience it turns...
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Rhubarb Snacking Cake reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th June 2012)

Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 17th June 2012)

A simple recipe for grilled bread topped with parmesan cheese and roasted asparagus. It gets high marks because it tastes good, it’s very easy to prepare...
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Raspberry Squares reviewed by Mrsjru3

From: Baking Illustrated (reviewed 17th June 2012)

These squares are simply addicting!
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Ultimate Ginger Cookie reviewed by Mrsjru3

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 17th June 2012)

These cookies are full of ginger flavor and taste so yummy for the holidays.
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Chicken Piccata reviewed by Mrsjru3

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 17th June 2012)

My husband surprised me (he doesn't cook much) and made this for me one evening. It was wonderful and tender!
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Light Custard Rhubarb Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 18th June 2012)

This recipe is an excellent alternative to the standard rhubarb pie. Traditionally a rhubarb pie is thickened with flour, corn starch, or tapioca (we...
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Goat's cheese and broccoli pasta reviewed by redjanet

From: Good Mood Food: Simple Healthy Homecooking (reviewed 18th June 2012)

This was surprisingly good and used only a few ingredients, making this a good midweek fairly heathy meal. I used asparagus instead of broccoli, as suggested,...
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Egg McMuggin' reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest, Most Delicious, Guilt-Free Recipes on the Planet (reviewed 18th June 2012)

I liked these but not as good as a real egg McMuffin not the egg mug lorraine I also tried from this book. A half slice of light bread gets toasted and...
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Maple Walnut Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 19th June 2012)

I’ve always found that the flavour of maple syrup in baked goods is so subtle, it often can’t be detected so I was happy to see that this recipe used...
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Cantaloupe Dunkers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday With Rachael Ray (reviewed 20th June 2012)

Quick, easy and healthy breakfast. I didn't have pistachios so I used toasted walnuts instead. I couldn't find my ground ginger so I used a little fresh...
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Braised Green Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 20th June 2012)

Son and I though this one was good but hubby didn't care for it. I like that the beans are cooked in chicken broth (I used low sodium), and garlic. When...
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Slow-Cookin' BBQ Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest, Most Delicious, Guilt-Free Recipes on the Planet (reviewed 20th June 2012)

Slow cookers are great to beat the summer heat in your kitchen. This is like a pulled pork with chicken breast instead. I thought the sauce could use a...
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Tuscan Farro & Bean Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 20th June 2012)

Hearty and healthy, delicious to boot. Can be on the table in under an hour.
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Asparagus with Crème Fraiche Mustard Sauce and Prosciutto reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 20th June 2012)

This was a nice change from my usual roasted aspaaragus. The sauce was rich and tasty. The mustard I used was not very grainy, and I think it might be...
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Sofrito Clams or Mussels with Prosciutto reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 20th June 2012)

Easy, tasty and elegant enough to serve to company, it was on the table in less than 30 minutes! The cooking liquid for the clams or mussels (I used beautiful...
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