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Pink prawn sauce with cream reviewed by wester

From: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 20th July 2012)

This is simple and very tasty, and a nice change of pasta sauce. Next time I will add the cream in the blender instead of later, as I suppose that will...
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Delectable pork in a mustard spice mix (Boti gosht) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 20th July 2012)

A lovely dish. I made it with lamb shoulder instead of pork, as suggested, and that worked very well. It had to cook a bit longer than she suggested,...
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Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 20th July 2012)

In this dish, grilled chicken breasts are livened up with a bright-tasting dressing of lemon, oil and basil. The chicken is first marinated in lemon juice...
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Tomato Salad with Chicken and Guacamole Tortillas / Tomatensalade met guacamole-tortillas en kipreejes reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 20th July 2012)

Chicken tortillas with a healthy name. Actually it was quite a nice recipe; the guacamole was nice, as was the tomato salad, the chicken worked well (though...
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Chicken Braised with Red Wine Vinegar & Tomatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 21st July 2012)

Normally I wouldn't think to do a braise in the summer, but it was cloudy and cool today after weeks of 90 degree weather, and all the ingredients were...
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American Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes (reviewed 21st July 2012)

I loved this idea of cutting the grilled cheese sandwich into small squares to use as croûtons in the soup. I love dipping my grilled cheese into my tomato...
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Roasted Beet Salad with Mint and Feta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Healthy Green Kitchen (reviewed 21st July 2012)

Pomegranate molasses in this salad's dressing added a welcome note of sour-sweet. The earthy mineral flavor of the beets (roasted then chilled) were excellent,...
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Breakfast Apricot Crisp reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

I was inspired -- by @kfranzetta and a surplus of apricots (what a luxury!) -- to try this dish. It was so good, I ate every bit of it myself. It had...
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Sweet Corn Mac 'n' Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

Daughter and I enjoyed this one, son not so much. He didn't like the corn it it. We all agreed it's the perfect cheese to noodle combination. Loved the...
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Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

The authors mention that these cucumbers are somewhat pickle-like in flavour and I would agree…..they’re sweet, salty, crunchy, juicy and very refreshing....
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Peaches Stuffed with Amaretti Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

Lovely way to serve peaches when they're at their peak….it’s like a sweet, juicy fruit crisp for a fraction of the effort. Halved fresh peaches are...
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Garlic Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

This garlic dressing goes really well with the technicolor bean salad. Unfortunately, it calls for an entire cup of olive oil. I find that I can simply...
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Black Forest Dump Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: 30 Delicious Dump Cake Recipes (reviewed 23rd July 2012)

This was a very quick dessert with lots of cherries from a can of pie filling and I substituted a 28 jar of Morello cherries for the can of cherries. Since...
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Pad Thai in the Raw reviewed by Flystrother

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 23rd July 2012)

Delicious! Like most raw food main dishes though this took some prep time slicing a wide variety of veg and components to the sauce.
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Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken & Rice reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 24th July 2012)

I saw a post about this one Facebook yesterday and thought I had all the ingredients except for black beans which I substituted white beans for. Once I...
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Garlic Dressing reviewed by aj12754

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 26th July 2012)

Like QS, I thought a full cup of oil was overkill so I did 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1/2 cup of oil, using the other ingredients as written in the recipe,...
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All-Purpose Tomato Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes (reviewed 26th July 2012)

A very basic tomato sauce. I have used this formula many times for pasta sauce and for dishes like chicken parmesan. It is easy to adapt or augment.
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Spicy Lemon Coconut Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 26th July 2012)

I am really enjoying this unusual sauce. I initially used it to simmer mushrooms, spinach and tofu and tossed everything with cooked soba noodles. I loved...
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Tomato Jalapeno Enchilada Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Faux Martha (reviewed 27th July 2012)

Great sauce! My 13 yr old daughter was amazed - this sauce has all those good flavors, but it isn't actually hot. I used 2 Jalapeno peppers that were...
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Too Many Tomatoes, Squash, Beans and Other Good Things: Cook Book for When Your Garden Explodes (reviewed 27th July 2012)

A darned good chocolate zucchini cake that uses and amazing amount of grated zucchini, maybe 3 times what any another recipe I've used has asked. Easy...
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Pane Siciliano reviewed by Zosia

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 27th July 2012)

Loved this bread! Didn’t love the 3 days it took to make. The golden crumb is light and airy and the bread has a distinct nutty flavour. It starts...
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Garlic Dressing reviewed by BethNH

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 28th July 2012)

I was happy to read the reviews before mine. I cut the oil in half as was suggested but kept the rest of the ingredients the same. This has a nice tang...
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Southwestern Spinach Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 28th July 2012)

A spicy salad. I had to make some modifications to the dressing. I liked adding the roasted vegetables to the salad for a bit of something different.
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Quinoa with Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Basil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 29th July 2012)

So much better than what I expected! I selected this recipe simply because I had all the ingredients - and I was looking for a way to use up green beans....
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Wild Rice Casserole reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Delicious grain dish - with flavor zings from mushrooms - and topped with Gruyere cheese. This dish had a wonderful flavor, and it looked beautiful. ...
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Buttermilk Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2012)

A lovely simple cake with crunchy sugar on top, and sliced plums. It tasted very nice, had a lovely texture, without being too heavy.
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Pita Chips reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Nice crunchy chips from whole wheat pita bread. This recipe was prepared by my 16 yr old son for our cookbook club. It was pretty easy to assemble. ...
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Easy Tzatziki Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 29th July 2012)

I made this with plain yogurt instead of sour cream and used it to top a turkey burger. Very yummy.
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Ricotta Cheese Tartlets with Greens and Sauteed Sweet Onions reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 30th July 2012)

This tasted good but was a bit of a fussy recipe, surprisingly. Be sure to oil the pan as suggested. Even in a nonstick pan, the tart will stick. I had...
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Basic Risotto reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 31st July 2012)

This is exactly what the recipe name says, but what it doesn’t say is that it has a wonderful texture….. creamy, with al dente rice and it tastes great! The...
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Peach Melba Cake with Raspberry Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 31st July 2012)

This was a light, moist, fresh and fruity cake, perfect for my vegetarian daughter’s birthday celebration. She requested anything but chocolate so I...
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Chunky Ranch-Style Home Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

These do taste like home fries you might get in a diner and are quiet good. They do take awhile to fry though, a whopping 70 minutes. They are worth it...
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Grainy White Wine Mustard reviewed by BethNH

From: Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Making and canning my own mustard! This mustard is made with both yellow and brown mustard seeds, spices, and white wine. I kept having to put off making...
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Belgian waffles recipe secret ingredient beer reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 1st August 2012)

If you've got a bunch of beer on your hands, this is a handy recipe! It makes a rich waffle batter (2 eggs, lots of butter, beer, milk, and the usual...
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Vietnamese Minibaguettes reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 2nd August 2012)

Such an unusual bread, both in ingredients and in texture. The bread is made with rice and cake flours (I used brown rice flour that gave an odd shade...
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Sylvia's Ozark Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Cornbread Gospels (reviewed 4th August 2012)

We liked this cornbread. It differs in the one I usually make and we do like mine better but this one was still good. It doesn't have any flour in it and...
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Hominy Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Southerly Course: Recipes and Stories from Close to Home (reviewed 4th August 2012)

We love hominy and we love potato salad so I knew I'd have to try this. Since son doesn't enjoy sweet bell pepper I omitted it. Everyone enjoyed it but...
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Portuguese Salad of Black-Eyed Peas with Tuna reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 4th August 2012)

I had some black-eyed peas in my cabinet that I needed to use up and ran across this recipe. Surprise I had all the other ingredients on hand as well....
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Spicy Thai Noodle Salad reviewed by andrew

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

Simple, easy to prepare and tasty noodle salad. Very good warm or cold. I added julienned carrot, cooked the pepper a bit longer than the recipe calls...
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Roasted Cashews with Garam Masala reviewed by kathisms

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 5th August 2012)

Easily prepared with any kind of nut (my favorite is w mixed nuts or pecans), comes together quickly and smells delicious. And - bonus! - easy to make...
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Uncle Al's Sausage and Peppers Casserole reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 5th August 2012)

You will certainly get your veggies in with this dish. I thought it was a good base recipe, but needs some tweaking. The green beans don't really work;...
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Broccoli Chickpea Puree (Green Hummus) reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 10th October 2012)

This is very simple to throw together and very pretty when made. It has a good flavor, surprisingly on the sweet side. I added only two tablespoons of...
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Corn on the Cob with Basil-Parmesan Butter reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Real Grilling (reviewed 5th August 2012)

A great alternative to 'regular' corn on the cob. Very easy and very good.
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Blueberry Pancakes reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 6th August 2012)

I was impressed with how high these pancakes were. Admittedly, I like my pancake batter a little stiff, but this batter hit a sweet spot of being workable...
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Individual Vegetarian Lasagnas reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 8th August 2012)

This was a great “clean out the vegetable drawer” dish. I made a large pan instead of individual lasagnas using whole wheat noodles and this marinara...
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Peach Ice Cream reviewed by aj12754

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Really good and very pretty to look at. Nice served in a little puddle of blackberry or raspberry sauce.
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Fish Fillets with Zucchini reviewed by aj12754

From: Simple French Food (reviewed 8th August 2012)

This is the kind of recipe that I just love. It is simple but fun to make, it results in a dish that is both flavorful and pretty to look at. It also...
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Pan-Roasted Broccoli reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 8th August 2012)

I like this preparation. It's simple and adaptable, suitable for weeknight cooking. I threw in cherry tomatoes instead of water. Wine would also be a good...
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Lentil Soup withs Lots of Cilantro reviewed by kateq

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 9th October 2012)

I adapted this for the slow cooker, thus skipping adding the oil and using organic garlic powder (a product I buy at Whole Foods and LOVE). I doubled,...
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Chocolate Amaretti Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Quick and easy, flourless, chocolate-almond cake made entirely in the food processor. The almond flavour comes from 2 sources: nuts and crunchy amaretti...
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Banana Flapjacks reviewed by tazzypumpkin

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 9th August 2012)

Mine did not come out fluffy at all. They came out dense and flat. I am attributing this to the fact that I probably had too much banana (I used 2 large...
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Chocolate and Black Pepper Goat Cheese Truffles reviewed by aj12754

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 9th August 2012)

After reading the review here at cookbooker, I knew I'd have to make this recipe ASAP, even though I'm not really a truffle lover. I'm so glad I did. LOVED...
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Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 10th August 2012)

The recipe for making the burgers is very similar to my recipe for turkey burgers, except I add mayonnaise to the mix for added moisture and fat. I liked...
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Chicken Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Another burger recipe. The only real difference is the change in mayo, but the chipotle offers a nice alternative to jazz up a plain burger.
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Nectarine and Tomato Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella reviewed by friederike

From: vegetarian (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Wow, unexpected! I really enjoyed this salad, which actually is a kind of elaborate Salad Caprese: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar,...
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Baked Artichoke and Broad Beans reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Wonderful combination of baked artichokes, and blanched broad beans and sweet green peas in a lemony dressing. I used small, fresh artichokes, though...
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Blackberry Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Muffins (Williams-Sonoma Collection (New York, N.Y.).) (reviewed 11th August 2012)

These muffins, with a few modifications, are fabulous. I took my cues from "Culinary Chronicles" and left the nuts out of the topping and used a cup of...
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Mango Upside-Down Cake reviewed by tignor

From: Southern Living 2005 Annual Recipes: Every 2005 recipe -- Over 900! (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Sticky and sweet, cake is a bit too spongy but gets better as you eat it. Recommend not making this in a 9-inch pie pan (I didn't have a cake pan) as it...
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Cold Zucchini and Corn Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Soups for All Seasons: Bountiful Vegetarian Soups (reviewed 12th August 2012)

A very good summer soup. - To the simmered soup, I added about 3/4 of the zucchini and the corn (rather than half of each as directed). I would do this...
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Zucchini-Lemon Sorbet reviewed by kaye16

From: All Recipes (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I liked this lots, my DH not so much -- he tends not to like lemony things. - The recipe calls for "2 zucchini", which is pretty vague. I used 350g (~3/4#)...
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Zucchini Ice Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavor of Italy (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I've made this twice now. The first time I grated the zucchini with my food processor, which resulted in quite large strands. Neither of us liked this...
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Basic Pasta Dough reviewed by friederike

From: The Art of Pasta (reviewed 12th August 2012)

A few things were vague about the recipe, such as when to add the salt, or if you had to point the dough in a specific direction when rolling it out for...
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Classic Bolognese Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: The Art of Pasta (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Very nice! It was quite a lot of work (mainly prepping all the ingredients) and had to simmer for quite a while, so this isn't what you should plan for...
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Watermelon and Feta reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Wonderfully refreshing salad for a hot summer’s day. I didn’t measure the ingredients so my proportions may be off, just added the feta and basil...
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Rib-Eye alla Fiorentina with Pickled Orange Shallots reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cuisine at Home (reviewed 13th August 2012)

According to Cuisine at home, Bistecca alla Fiorentia is one of the most celebrated dishes in Tuscany. In doing a little bit of internet research, I see...
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Maple Basted Salmon reviewed by foodiewife

From: Cuisine at Home (reviewed 13th August 2012)

This recipe is super simple to make. We're not bourbon drinkers, but with this glaze, we can make an exception. The bourbon flavor is subtle, but gives...
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Baked Chicken Curry reviewed by digifish_books

From: Curry Easy (reviewed 13th August 2012)

Marinated Turkey Breasts with Cumin, Coriander and White Wine reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 13th August 2012)

An overnight soak in a marinade/brine results in juicy, roasted turkey flavoured with lemon and herbs. The marinade has a fairly long list of ingredients...
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Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango reviewed by megaelim

From: Plenty (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Really great way to use eggplant if you're not into eggplant parmesan. The combo of flavors is really delicious - pretty much ideal summer food. The...
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Lamb and Apricot Tagine reviewed by digifish_books

From: AWW Pressure Cooking (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Racy Eggplant Omelets with Savory Red Chile reviewed by sturlington

From: Salsas That Cook : Using Classic Salsas To Enliven Our Favorite Dishes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

These were pretty messy, at least the way I made them. I am really starting to like the combination of soy sauce and chipotle, although I think I under-seasoned...
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Stir-fried Baby Bok Choi with Garlic (蒜茸炒沙白菜苗, suàn​róng chǎo shā báicàimiáo) reviewed by friederike

From: Cook Like a Master Chef - Tips for Kitchen Novice (reviewed 14th August 2012)

To my great surprise, the bok choi I was preparing worked out very well. To DH's great surprise, the Clear-steamed Sea Bass he prepared was even better. One...
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Buckwheat Crepes with Gruyere Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

I decided to try this filling since I had some Gruyere left over from another recipe that needed to be used. Son and I liked these but hubby didn't. I...
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Tomato and Bread Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This is a very good use of stale bread. I had some sourdough that I'd had for a few days and it was great in this salad. The hardest part is waiting for...
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Turkey Cheddar Sandwiches with Honey Mustard reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This was a very nice combination of flavours; the sweetened mustard balanced nicely with the sharp cheddar and both were good with the turkey. The tomato...
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Cherry Almond Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Classic Cakes (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Summer Pasta with Tomatoes and Chickpeas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Quick, easy, and very seasonal. A raw tomato sauces is prepared first by chopping tomatoes, basil, and garlic, and adding balsamic vinegar and olive oil,...
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Watermelon Sorbetto reviewed by lkloda

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Pêches Cardinal reviewed by Zosia

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 15th August 2012)

Beautifully poached fresh peaches served with raspberry sauce. A light and refreshing end to the meal I prepared to honour what would have been Julia Child’s...
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Orzo with Roasted Vegetables reviewed by leene101

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 16th August 2012)

I made this recipe last night. Since I am on a lower fat diet, I cut the oil and lemon juice in the dressing to 1/4 cup each. I left out the cheese...
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Southwest Breakfast Bites reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 17th August 2012)

Another good variation of baked eggs in a muffin tin. This one incorporates sausage, cheese and lots of veggies.
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Benarasi cauliflower (Benarasi gobi) reviewed by wester

From: Vegetables (Good Cook) (reviewed 17th August 2012)

The spices were very nice. I'm not sure about the technique, I think that with a bit of tweaking it could be simpler, tastier, or both. I would also have...
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Carrot Pilaf reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 17th August 2012)

Tasty and pretty. A bit sweet because of the carrots, but a nice alternative to the raita recipe I usually use. A half recipe would probably serve three...
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Red Lentils with Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 17th August 2012)

A very nice dinner, and nothing special in the way of ingredients -- all stuff we usually have on hand. Easy to assemble the zucchini part while the the...
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Pasta al Cavolfiore reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

Surprisingly delicious! A simple dish - pasta with cauliflower and puréed tomatoes. It was well flavored (garlic, bay leaf, basil, lots of salt), light,...
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Lemon Soufflé Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2012)

A lighter version of lemon pudding cake - with 2 eggs, skim milk, and only 170 calories per serving. The egg whites are beaten and folded in, and the...
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Thon a la Provencale (Tuna or Swordfish Steaks with Wine, Tomatoes, and Herbs) reviewed by aj12754

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 18th August 2012)

For me, the lovely sauce with that last hit of butter is the show here, even though it was a pantry meal night for us and I was using canned tomatoes and...
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Soy-braised Chicken Thighs with Star Anise & Orange Peel reviewed by aj12754

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2012)

This is a quick braise which makes it a nice choice for a weeknight. I used skinless and boneless chicken thighs since that is what was in the freezer,...
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Crumble reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th August 2012)

Very basic mix of flour, sugar and butter that’s difficult to review! The proportion of ingredients results in a buttery, crunchy topping when baked...
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Beetroot Ravioli / Casunziei reviewed by friederike

From: The Art of Pasta (reviewed 18th August 2012)

It's very delicious, it's beautiful (though not as brilliant as theirs is - see photo, mine left, theirs right), but make sure you start early enough with...
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Dark and Stormy reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This might be my favorite summer drink - barely edging out the gin & tonic. A dark and stormy is very simple - dark rum, ginger beer, and lime. But...
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Lemon Meringue Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 19th August 2012)

A two layered bar cookies -- rich buttery bottom (with lemon zest) and meringue (with lemon juice) on top. The bottom is quite crumbly, but only the...
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Strawberry cheesecakes reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This is a very nice low fat dessert which is good for dinner parties. It was easy to prepare a few hours in advance and let it chill in the fridge until...
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Middle Eastern Chickpea Platter reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 19th August 2012)

A really nice dinner for a hot summer day, ready in about 20 minutes. The only cooking required is to sauté some chopped eggplant and garlic. The rest...
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Easy Cheese and Bean Rounds reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 19th August 2012)

A take on traditional pupusas, flatbreads made of fresh masa filled with melted cheese. The masa ingredients, which included puréed, cooked white beans,...
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Zucchini and Chickpea Tagine reviewed by kaye16

From: Herbivoracious (reviewed 21st August 2012)

On the perpetual summer quest to use up the garden zucchini bounty, I latched onto this recipe when it showed up in my inbox. I made a half recipe, a nice...
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Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce (魚香茄子, yúxiāngqiézi) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 21st August 2012)

Quite nice, but not as exciting as the recipes we're used to. We made some changes, such as substituting sha cha sauce for hot bean paste, and omitting...
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Roasted Fennel with Parmesan reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

Very simple preparation – olive oil, salt, pepper and grated parmesan – but the resulting flavour of the sweet caramelized fennel topped with the salty...
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Fiesta Corn Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Savory Sweet Life: 100 Simply Delicious Recipes for Every Family Occasion (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

This was perfect for a summer salad - light, refreshing and easy! Used Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn for a little extra flavor and a bit more lime...
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Lamb with Prunes, Chili, Cilantro, and Spice Mix reviewed by jenncc

From: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

This was hearty and flavorful. There was sweet, spicy, tangy in every bite! I subbed plums for the prunes which I thought may have been too sweet for...
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