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Dimply Plum Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 14th September 2012)

This is one of my favourite cake recipes for a fruit-topped coffee cake for a number of reasons: it’s made with brown sugar so has a lovely caramel flavour...
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Rainbow Tofu (Stir-Fried Tofu and Peppers) reviewed by Leeka

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 16th September 2012)

Very simple ingredients that I use often, tofu, peppers, soy, garlic, chile, hoisin, and ginger. Sometimes preparing them in a slightly different manner...
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Choclate Thumbprint Cookies reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 16th September 2012)

I baked these adorable cookies for a vegan potluck event and they were really fun to make. I actually didn't get to taste one, they were gone before I...
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Pumpkin with Rosemary on Rocket with a Plum Vinaigrette / Rosmarin-Kürbis auf Rucola mit Pflaumen-Vinaigrette reviewed by friederike

From: Kürbis (reviewed 16th September 2012)

Quite good, actually. It didn't look anything like the photo, the biggest difference being the amount of rocket used - they must have omitted nearly all...
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Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 16th September 2012)

An easy and nice carrot salad with a slightly exotic taste.
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Southwestern Chicken Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 16th September 2012)

I made more or less a half recipe using the last of last Thanksgiving turkey, rather than poaching chicken breasts. I chopped the chipotle in adobo (unseeded)...
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Warm Chickpea and Broccoli Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 16th September 2012)

We're big fans of broccoli salads and this is another favorite already. I had 5-3/4 ounces of chickpeas in a jar, which was more or less a heaping cup,...
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Easy Homemade Mayonnaise reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 16th September 2012)

One of my favorite summertime indulgences is a tomato sandwich - with wholegrain bread and mayonnaise. I first tried making mayonnaise from the Zuni Cafe...
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Ultimate Lentil Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 16th September 2012)

A very good lentil soup with bacon cooked in it for flavor that is removed at the end. It had great flavor and I particularly liked that Swiss chard is...
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Doctor’s Baiana reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 17th September 2012)

Y ou start with a big pot of lentils and barley which ultimately makes both a soup and a salad. I loved the barley and lentil salad that you make by straining...
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Easy Polenta reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 17th September 2012)

I made a small batch in the oven in my large Pyrex casserole dish. I was skeptical, but it turned out perfectly with a pretty sparkly top. After cooling...
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Cherry Clafouti reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 17th September 2012)

This did turn out quite surprising compared to her apple and pear clafoutis. The cherries retained a lot of the Kirshwasser taste and after cooking looked...
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Baked fish in vinegar sauce reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 17th September 2012)

A great way to give a lift to whitefish fillets. The vinegar and the sweet onions work together wonderfully. However, the cooking time was way off. I...
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Fior di Sambuco / Elderflower Sorbet reviewed by friederike

From: Gelati d'Italia (reviewed 17th September 2012)

Very delicious - which is no wonder, I love elderflower lemonade! However, I would have given it a 5 star rating if the texture had been better. In fact,...
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Whole Roast Pork Belly with English Braeburn Apples and Polenta reviewed by friederike

From: How To Eat In (reviewed 17th September 2012)

It was extremely delicious - but you'll have to like it, and not eat too much too quickly, as it is really fatty. But then again, hey, what did you expect,...
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Tri-Level Brownies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Better homes and gardens homemade cookies cook book (reviewed 18th September 2012)

Economical and restrained brownies, but still very delicious. These are made in an 11 X 7" pan (so smaller than my usual 9 X 13" pan). The first layer...
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Peach Buttermilk Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 18th September 2012)

A cold soup! Peaches and buttermilk - of course - but also a host of indian spices, such as cardomom, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The peaches are blanced,...
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Fior di Latte con Vaniglia / 'Flower of Milk' Vanilla Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Gelati d'Italia (reviewed 18th September 2012)

Very delicious! However, it doesn't possess the creamy texture normal vanilla ice cream has. On one side, that's a great plus of course - it consists mainly...
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Tarte Tatin reviewed by friederike

From: Appeltaart (reviewed 18th September 2012)

Why is caramel always so difficult? Let me start with saying that this tarte tatin was really, really delicious. Not as brilliant as the this tarte tatin...
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Couscous with Dried Apricots and Butternut Squash reviewed by friederike

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

Very delicious! It's an enourmous portion, seems to be for 6-8 servings at least. Also, the herbs wilted as soon as we added them, as the couscous was...
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Chocolate Honey Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Chocolate and honey come together to make this moist cake with complex flavours that include chocolate and honey of course, but also a little caramel,...
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Artichoke and White Bean Dip reviewed by mirroredlight

From: Let Them Eat Vegan!: 200 Deliciously Satisfying Plant-Powered Recipes for the Whole Family (reviewed 19th September 2012)

I actually left out the nutritional yeast at first by mistake, and after adding it, I think I liked the taste better before – but overall a really good...
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Brown Butter Tomatoes and Green Beans reviewed by wester

From: Melissa Clark Food Writer (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Easy and delicious.
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Mashed Yellow Turnips with Crispy Shallots reviewed by Teresacooks

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Really delicious and different. I served these at a dinner party and everyone loved them.
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Almost Famous Broccoli Cheddar Soup reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: The Food Network (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Made this as written, and it came out very tasty. It's very rich, and has good flavor. Great use for the abundance of broccoli right now!
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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Capers and Olives reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 20th September 2012)

I thought this was similar to a pasta dish I throw together without a recipe until I followed this recipe to the letter. It has a great complexity of flavors....
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tarka dhal reviewed by aj12754

From: I [Symbol of a Heart] Curry: The Best Indian Curries You'll Ever Cook (reviewed 20th September 2012)

I had planned to serve a slightly Indian-spiced (I am still introducing my husband to Indian food] baked fish (rubbed with a mix of ground coriander,...
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Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 20th September 2012)

A delicious dish and perfect for those juicy late-summer tomatoes. In this recipe, an olive-oil-yeast-pastry is first prepared - this is quite quick!...
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Provencal Summer Potato and Tomato Gratin reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 20th September 2012)

Lovely herbed baked tomatoes with a cheesy crust and potatoes to balance the intense roasted tomato flavour and add texture and substance to the dish. Though...
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Olive Oil Yeast Pastry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 20th September 2012)

This is an extremely easy crust to through together. I found it very easy to roll out, and it baked up into a nice firm shell in my tart pan. With no...
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Pho Ga - "quick" and easy Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Blind Cook (reviewed 20th September 2012)

We are big fans of Master Chef, and my son found this blog - contestant Christina's food blog. We love going out for Pho, but have never tried to prepare...
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Fusilli with Cauliflower, Tomato Sauce, and Olives reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 20th September 2012)

This is a simple, spicy tomato sauce that cooks in the time it takes to boil water and cook the pasta. It starts with canned tomatoes flavoured with garlic,...
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Summer Tomato Sauce reviewed by bab56

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 21st September 2012)

This had a nice ,fresh taste. I peeled,quartered and seeded an cooked my tomates. Then I pureed them in the food processor. It made a very nice sauce....
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Grilled Chicken Fajitas reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 21st September 2012)

This is a nice recipe. An easy marinade with lots of lime makes for tasty fajitas. I would recommend lots of accompaniments, though: salsa, guacamole,...
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Hot Chili Oil (辣油, là yòu) reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 21st September 2012)

Very easy to make, and very hot. Very cool! We made this to make Braised Fish Hunan-Szechwan Style and it was great!
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Tomato rice reviewed by soupereasy

From: Anjum's New Indian (reviewed 21st September 2012)

The spices and aromatics make this a wonderful dish. Cooking the spices, both whole and ground add a real depth of flavour. I served this with grilled...
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Cauliflower purée reviewed by wester

From: salt & fat (reviewed 21st September 2012)

This is a good alternative to mashed potatoes, especially if you're watching your carbs. Smooth (or chunky, if you prefer), creamy and slightly sweet,...
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Belgian meatballs braised in beer with endives (Gehaktballekes gestoofd met witloof en bier) reviewed by wester

From: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 21st September 2012)

A good meatball recipe for everyday use.
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Plum, Almond and Orange Galette reviewed by Zosia

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 21st September 2012)

The combination of plums, orange rind, walnuts and cinnamon is simply divine. Those are the ingredients that make up the filling for this galette. Almond...
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Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Fruit reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 22nd September 2012)

Creamy steel-cut oats! I love this grain, but tend to not prepare it because of its fairly long cook time. In this recipe, you mix milk with water (1:1),...
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Mixed Bean and Winter Squash Stew with Fresh Basil reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 22nd September 2012)

This is one of those great recipes you can make in bulk and tuck a few portions in the freezer. I use my slow cooker for the beans and do spice it up...
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Beans, Bacon and Tomato reviewed by bunyip

From: Hugh's Three Good Things (reviewed 22nd September 2012)

This is a version of baked beans, only it's simmered on the stove. If you choose the tinned beans option as I did, it's ready in less than an hour! The...
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Stir-Fried Eggs with Spring Onions reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 22nd September 2012)

A good variation on scrambled eggs. Make sure the pan is really hot, the eggs stick less to the pan that way. The sesame oil gives a nice accent. I...
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Carrot Pudding with Cardamom and Pistachios (Gajar ki Kheer) reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd September 2012)

Pretty darn good, and easy. A dessert that makes you feel virtuous, since you're eating your carrots. - I make half of this, and two of us eat it all...
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Lentil Minestrone with Greens reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

This was shockingly similar to a slowcooker recipe I made last week. I did not cook the lentils as soft as in the slowcooker version, but I like this one...
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Asian Noodle Bowl reviewed by southerncooker

From: So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

I really liked this one but Mom said it was just ok. I made a half recipe for her and I for lunch one day. Loved that Ellie says you can use what ever...
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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

This recipe yielded thick fluffy pancakes. The flour was 2/3 whole wheat, 1/3 all purpose - but by using buttermilk, baking soda, and baking powder,...
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Olive Oil Vinaigrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

I have been searching for the perfect vinaigrette, and this recipe comes close. Two vinegars are combined (though the choice is left up to the cook)....
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Poblano Tortilla Gratin reviewed by escapefromdixie

From: Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

Overall a very good recipe. I used roasted hatch chiles instead of poblano but I imagine the poblanos would be good too. The one critique I had of the...
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Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Kale reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

Wonderful, hearty soup rich with the earthy flavours of mushrooms and kale. It involves the usual preliminary steps of chopping and sautéing onions,...
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Sour Cherry and Walnut Stick reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

This is a very rustic, whole grain bread that’s embedded with tart cherries and walnuts. I couldn’t find the recommended flours but did discover that...
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Pasta with Sugar Snap Peas and Cottage Cheese Pesto reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Light Basics Cookbook: The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need if You Want to Cook Healthy (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

This pasta dish is a great use of those pea pods which are lightly cooked and mixed with pasta and an intriguing concoction of cottage cheese, yogurt and...
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Banana Whoopie Pies reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

Silky milk chocolate buttercream sandwiched between mini banana cakes.... The “cake” portion is a relatively thick oil-based batter that bakes up...
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Baked Halibut with Tomato Caper Sauce reviewed by auntandiz

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

There's nothing terribly unique or special about how the halibut is cooked in this recipe, it was the sauce that piqued my interest. I loved it. I'll...
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Black Bean Enchiladas reviewed by bab56

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 24th September 2012)

You need to think ahead on this one as the beans take some time. I did try to shave some time by starting the beans early , doing a quick soak method...
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Spicy Tunisian Carrot Frittata reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 24th September 2012)

Half recipe as dinner for two (with salad), quite good, although we found the caraway taste a bit strong. I can easily see this as a brunch dish, or even...
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Southwestern Quinoa Salad reviewed by resahebler1

From: Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen (reviewed 24th September 2012)

My vegetarian son loved it. If I make again, I will definately reduce the juice by a little.
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Lemon Icebox Pie Ice Cream reviewed by resahebler1

From: Southern Living (reviewed 24th September 2012)

It was really easy to make, but not as creamy as the custard type ice creams that I like to make.
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Croque Monsieur Pockets reviewed by resahebler1

From: Food Network Magazine (reviewed 24th September 2012)

This were tasty and fairly easy to make.
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Chicken Breast Roulades with Winter Squash and Goat Cheese Stuffing reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 24th September 2012)

It was time consuming, but really good.
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Applebee's Grilled Chicken Salad reviewed by resahebler1

From: Copy Kat Recipes (reviewed 24th September 2012)

We really enjoyed it.
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Applebee's Oriental Salad Dressing reviewed by resahebler1

From: Copy Kat Recipes (reviewed 24th September 2012)

I really liked this salad dressing.
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Pad Thai reviewed by resahebler1

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 24th September 2012)

This is pretty good for a basic Pad Thai recipe
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Leek and Bean Cassoulet with Biscuits reviewed by resahebler1

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 24th September 2012)

My vegetarin son loved it. It is really filling.
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Kufta Isbanish Kharouf (Spinach and Lamb Meatballs) reviewed by wester

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 24th September 2012)

I liked these a lot. Mixing the spinach with the meat makes a light and juicy meatball. It did tend to fall apart a bit - maybe I should chop the spinach...
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Shrikand reviewed by wester

From: Ingrediëntenwijzer : smaken, texturen, recepten (reviewed 25th September 2012)

Excellent. A sophisticated dessert with not that much trouble - if you have the right ingredients, which means a well-stocked spice cupboard, and Greek...
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Peanut Butter Birthday Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 25th September 2012)

This is a delicious cake with excellent peanut butter flavour; it’s also light and airy for a butter cake, though a touch dry, and not too sweet. The...
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Thai Shrimp and Spinach Curry reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen (reviewed 26th September 2012)

So quick and so easy with lots of flavor. Pretty colors too thanks to the carrots, red pepper, spinach and cilantro.
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Soft Tacos with Mushrooms, Onion, and Chipotle Chile reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 26th September 2012)

These soft taco cook up quickly and are very flavorful. Its a simple filling - sautéed onion and mushrooms with a bit of garlic. Chipotle chiles in...
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Oven-Roasted Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries, and Shakes (reviewed 26th September 2012)

These were very good. They were a bit salty though with the BBQ seasoning mix from page 117. Next time I would omit the salt from the the recipe if using...
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Barbecue Seasoning reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries, and Shakes (reviewed 26th September 2012)

This mixture was good on the oven fries page 92 but I'd leave the salt out of the fry part as it was a bit to salty for my tastes. The recipe suggests...
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Spicy Salmon Burgers with Creamy Chive Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You (reviewed 26th September 2012)

We really liked these but daughter said she liked the salmon patties I made from the Diabetic Diva book a little better. They were a bit tricky to keep...
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Chinese Chicken Salad Chop Cups reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You (reviewed 26th September 2012)

I made a half recipe of this for my daughter and I since the recipe says that in addition to appetizers it makes a nice lunch salad for four. We did serve...
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Basic Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 26th September 2012)

This could be a main course or a side. This particular recipe was noted as a side and there are other recipes included in this section called Beyond Basic...
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FOOD's Amazing Cilantro Tofu Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 26th September 2012)

A very decent sandwich! In this recipe, tofu is sliced, dipped in marinade, and baked. Its then used in a sandwich, along with tomato and a roasted corn...
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Buttermilk Drop Scones reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Great Breads: Home-Baked Favorites from Europe, the British Isles & North America (reviewed 27th September 2012)

I dropped these scones into my scone pan and it transformed the loose dough into a beautiful scone. We prefer triangular scones and I was glad to be able...
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Black Bean Enchiladas reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 27th September 2012)

These were fabulous, mainly because of the fantastic flavour of the simmered beans that are used as both filling and topping. To save a little time, I...
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Senate Bean Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 28th September 2012)

A hamhock inspired preparation of this dish. We found a giant hamhock among the meats offered by our local organic pork farm, and couldn't resist purchasing...
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Coastal Shrimp Curry reviewed by soupereasy

From: Anjum's New Indian (reviewed 28th September 2012)

A really delightful curry, really easy to put together as the masala can be prepared then reheated to cook the shrimp. This gave us time to make the fresh...
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Provencal Summer Potato and Tomato Gratin reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 29th September 2012)

A lovely and filling dish - with the flavor of summer. I used half yukon gold and half red-skinned new potatoes, unskinned. And I used a combination...
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Hazelnuts and Balsamic Reduction reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 30th September 2012)

A fancied up acorn squash. Slices of squash (1/8th) are rubbed with hazelnut oil, salt, and pepper, and roasted. I had no creme fraiche, and skipped...
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Apple Pie with an Almond Crust / Appeltaart met Amandelkrokant reviewed by friederike

From: Appeltaart (reviewed 29th September 2012)

Amazing! The crust (made with 30g ground almonds and 30g ground hazelnuts because our almond supply was up) and the almond crust were extremely delicious,...
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A Pot Roast Pheasant with Celeriac Mash reviewed by friederike

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 29th September 2012)

We actually only made the celeriac mash to accompany the Coq au Vin, with flat beans as another side dish. It was very delicious, and a good choice as...
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Polpette con formaggio - Monster meatballs with melting hearts reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 29th September 2012)

A nice idea. Do close them up well, the cheese tends to leak out. Do use just ground pork for this. When I made them using a mix of ground pork and ground...
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Wild Rice and Broccoli Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 29th September 2012)

This was an interesting way to use broccoli. I used Lundberg wild and brown rice mixture for this and loved the variety of rice. I didn’t have a red...
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Green Pipian reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 29th September 2012)

I was very drawn to this unusual recipe with tomatillos and green pumpkins seeds. When I dry roasted the pumpkin seeds only one popped and then they continued...
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Spanish Romesco Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 29th September 2012)

A delicious and versatile sauce made with roasted peppers and tomatoes and thickened with toasted bread and ground almonds. The ingredient preparation...
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Pumpkin Almond Cake with Almond Butter Frosting reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 29th September 2012)

This is one of the best pumpkin cakes I’ve ever had – it’s moist without being dense and oily and is wonderfully spicy. (I especially liked the kick...
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Gee Whiz Spread reviewed by snoopy

From: The Uncheese Cookbook: Creating Amazing Dairy-Free Cheese Substitutes and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes (reviewed 30th September 2012)

This recipe is very easy to make (just use caution on the amount of pimento or roasted red pepper used -- drain well and use no more than called for or...
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Banana Almond Berry Muffins reviewed by gatherings

From: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa (reviewed 30th September 2012)

Roasted Poblano,Corn,and Potato Soup reviewed by gatherings

From: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa (reviewed 30th September 2012)

I used green chilies.I would not blend it next time but leave the chunks of potatoes with the corn and chilies.
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Italian Chicken Sausage,Oven -Dried Tomato,and Orzo Soup reviewed by gatherings

From: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa (reviewed 30th September 2012)

I'm leaving out the sausage next time.
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Cinnamon Cranberry Granola reviewed by gatherings

From: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa (reviewed 30th September 2012)

Be careful not to over toast the nuts and seeds.
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Roasted Nuts with Oil or Butter reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 30th September 2012)

This is a useful recipe for jazzing up plain nuts. Watch carefully as they can get too brown quickly. A variation is given for seeds, but the 30-minute...
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Chicken Cacciatore reviewed by digifish_books

From: AWW Pressure Cooking (reviewed 1st October 2012)

Muesli reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 1st October 2012)

So easy - just rolled oats and almonds, very lightly toasted by baking for 10 minutes. The key to this, though, is what you add. I've never heard of...
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Braised Beetroot / Rote-Bete-Gemüse reviewed by friederike

From: German Cooking Today: The Original. (reviewed 1st October 2012)

A very simple but very delicious side dish. It's actually very similar to Moro's Beetroot with Yoghurt, but then less exotic. I definitely liked the addition...
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Pizza with Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Arugula, and Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 2nd October 2012)

We loved the clever combination of goat cheese and walnuts on this pizza. By mixing the goat cheese with the chopped walnuts, I found it easier to get...
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Lamb with Onions (Do piaza) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 2nd October 2012)

Very tasty. The recipe asks for a lot of oil. I started with about half for frying the onions, then added bits more while browning the meat. I used the...
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Onion Fritters(Pyaz ki Bhajia) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 2nd October 2012)

This is the only onion bhaji recipe I've tried, and it turns out quite nice. I'm not big on deep frying, but this is an occasional treat for us. In restaurants,...
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