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Pork Roast with Whiskey Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2 (reviewed 3rd October 2012)

This one was good but I used a larger roast with a bone than called for so I really should have used more of the seasoning. There was plenty of liquid...
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Hummus reviewed by JamieK

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 3rd October 2012)

Beef and Ale Pie reviewed by friederike

From: Pie (reviewed 3rd October 2012)

We thought we'd start with a very classic pie - Beef and Ale Pie. Though I'm not a big fan of Ale (tastes like watery beer, and then I'm not even a fan...
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Salmon and roasted red pepper pasta reviewed by wester

From: Pasta, Pizza and Calzone (reviewed 3rd October 2012)

This was excellent. I like the way the flavors play with another - sweet roasted peppers, briny salmon, and the greenness of the basil. The textures work...
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Lemon Pistachio Cornmeal Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 4th October 2012)

These were a very pleasant surprise – I was hoping for a sweet, lemony muffin and that’s exactly what I got. They were tender, a little crumbly because...
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Easy Baked Polenta reviewed by GigiS

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th October 2012)

This was good, could have been excellent had I not used the convection setting in my oven which resulted in overdone polenta. If you do use convection...
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Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Basil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th October 2012)

Delicious! Spaghetti squash really shines in this recipe - it gives body to the gratin, and yet its slightly crunchy texture is maintained. Pairing it...
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Leek, Potato, and Olive Pie (Prassopita) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th October 2012)

Having both leeks and potatoes needing to be used up, I made a half recipe of this. - I was a bit worried that the instructions called for the assembled...
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Marinated Eggplant reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Light: Delicious Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 5th October 2012)

Very tasty, we thought. I made a half recipe, which was a good three servings. The steaming time for the eggplant slices seems a bit long. My slices...
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Baked Tempeh or Tofu with Mustard-Honey Marinade reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)

Made with tempeh, this was a very good vegetarian main course item. It was not elegant or outstanding, but it was good, and it was a nice change of pace...
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Spaghettini and Parsley Frittata reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)

This is delicious and thrifty. Made too much skinny spaghetti last night? Don't throw it away! Save it and make this well-flavored frittata the next day,...
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Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup reviewed by snoopy

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 5th October 2012)

This is humble, classic, creamy tomato soup. The creamy comes from blended cashew nuts. You soak the cashews in the blender jar, add the other ingredients,...
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Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 6th October 2012)

My husband enjoyed this a lot. It was easy enough for a weeknight, but I will have to tweak the seasonings some, as it was just a bit too salty for my...
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Pumpkin Pancakes With Cinnamon Syrup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Love To Cook (reviewed 7th October 2012)

Hubby really enjoyed this one but I though the syrup a bit over sweet. It was still good though. but I could only eat two small pancakes. The recipe said...
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Free-Form Apple Tart (Apple Galette) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 16th October 2012)

The apples were perfect - just needs a better crust. In this recipe, apple slices are sauteed in a bit of butter, and then sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg...
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Fishy Freedom Cakes (AKA Vegan 'Fishcakes') reviewed by Leeka

From: Chocolate and Beyond (reviewed 16th October 2012)

I thought I'd give these vegan fishcakes a try in order to tempt my notoriously picky daughter with something new. I had a feeling that the Panko encrusted,...
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Ofenschlupfer reviewed by wester

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 16th October 2012)

My husband and children assured me this was delicious (I don't eat bread or sugar anymore so you'll have to take it from them). It also was very easy to...
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Delightful Apple Spiced Scones with Spiced Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 16th October 2012)

These were very tasty scones. I love that they are a little lower in calories. You only use a small amount of butter and buttermilk and applesauce. They...
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Smoked Fish and Cider Pie reviewed by friederike

From: Pie (reviewed 16th October 2012)

My first impression was that the puff pastry was nice, but that other than that, I prefered our usual fish pie, a somewhat simple family recipe. That is...
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Free-Form Apple Tart (Apple Galette) reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 16th October 2012)

I had a very similar experience to QS. I tried a new kind of apple, SweeTango. Very good for eating and cooking, both sweet and tart at the same time....
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Huevos Rancheros reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

A carefully fried sunny-side up egg on a corn tortilla with cooked salsa and I used Feta cheese. I had no cilantro, so used chives as a garnish. This was...
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Soft Black Bean Tacos reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

A great quick meal from ingredients you are likely to have on hand. I used white corn tortillas, canned black beans, her cooked salsa and grated cheddar...
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Micro Kale reviewed by snoopy

From: Lorna Sass' Short-Cut Vegetarian: Great Taste in No Time (reviewed 17th October 2012)

I've used this very basic technique for microwaving kale a few times when trying to pull together a few different side dishes for a meal. The instructions...
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Chocolate banana muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 17th October 2012)

Soupe de Poisson Jardiniere reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 17th October 2012)

If there had been no leftovers, this soup might have rated only a three ... but on night two this soup really stepped up and delivered. Although there...
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Creamy Millet with Roasted Portobellos reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 17th October 2012)

This is a very simple recipe that creates very impressive results! The creamy millet is delicious. I used goat cheese instead of gorgonzola, and was very...
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Spinach Chop reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 17th October 2012)

This recipe is very flavorful. I used one 12 oz bag of baby spinach instead of a full pound, and that worked well. I will note that this dish looks very...
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Brazilian Bolo reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 17th October 2012)

This is a pound cake-like cake that tastes subtly of coconut and lemon that is surprisingly moist despite having no added fat such as oil or butter. The...
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Summer Pasta with Tomatoes and Chickpeas reviewed by kateq

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 18th October 2012)

It's still just warm enough to keep some herbs going and to harvest the last of the tomatoes so this pasta is just right. I followed the recipe precisely,...
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Charmoula Lamb Burgers reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 18th October 2012)

Step Two in the campaign to lower my husband's resistance to lamb ... and it was a success. Really nice summer meal. The burgers are seasoned with garlic,...
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Quinoa Tabbouleh reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 18th October 2012)

Light, refreshing, healthy and easy. Very nice side dish for the charmoula lamb burgers also at the Epicurious website.
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Celeriac and Lentils with Hazelnut and Mint reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 18th October 2012)

Very delicious, although difficult to judge as our lentils weren't cooked through properly. Again. Just don't trust any cooking instructions in cookbooks...
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Good Morning Sunshine Bars reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 20th October 2012)

Don’t ever let your university-student son, or your husband for that matter, get their hands on this book or you’ll end up making recipes like this...
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Ranchero Breakfast Tostadas reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 21st October 2012)

This a great recipe to make if you are having "breakfast for dinner." The beans were a bit too salty for me. I would recommend starting with half of the...
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Tortilla Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The International Cookbook for Kids (reviewed 21st October 2012)

This is an advanced recipe for kids, and it led to a wonderfully flavored broth. The base was chicken broth (we made fresh), and a sofrito of onion, garlic,...
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Potatoes Baked with Garlic reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Cookbook : Food for Family and Friends (reviewed 21st October 2012)

These potatoes go with anything, not necessarily Indian. Easy to make, very tasty. According to the recipe, the same pot/casserole that's used to brown...
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Spaghetti Squash with Garlic, Parsley, and Breadcrumbs reviewed by southerncooker

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

My daughter loves spaghetti squash and I knew she was coming over for supper so I decided to make this. We both enjoyed it. I gave her the leftovers to...
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1770 House Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network Magazine (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

This makes a rather large meatloaf so you can have meatloaf sandwiches after the first meal. The meats this one calls for are veal, beef and pork. Since...
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Classic Mexican Fried Beans with Onions and Garlic reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

My husband prepared these refried beans using pinto beans he cooked from dried (using the pressure cooker). The beans had superb flavor - no lard or bacon...
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Meal in a Bowl with Salmon, Shiitakes, and Peas reviewed by Zosia

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

Delicious and light tasting and also fairly quick to put together. The broth is gently flavoured with the dry mushrooms and scallions; I added some soy...
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South Beach Black Bean Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: How to Eat: Pleasures and Principles of Good Food (Cookery) (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

This made a pretty good soup - I felt it didn't have quite enough body to start with so processed a few of the beans along with the onion and pepper &c....
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Oh my Gosh, Spaghetti Squash reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

This is a simple, solid autumn recipe. You roast the spaghetti squash, saute the kale, and you're done! I used pine nuts instead of the hazelnuts, but...
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Tagine of Eggplant and Olive reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 23rd October 2012)

I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first because of the combination of raisins and olives. However, I followed the recipe closely and was very...
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Buckwheat Pasta with Kale reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Salty and cheesy - this dish was a big surprise. Kale came from my garden, and leeks from the farmers market made this a mostly local dish (but the soba...
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Braised Pork Chops with Apricots reviewed by friederike

From: Epicurious (reviewed 24th October 2012)

I liked them, my husband absolutely loved them. They were a lot like the Pork Pot Roast with Apricots, Cardamom & Ginger from All About Braising, and...
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Savory Baked Tofu reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet (reviewed 25th October 2012)

A very easy, baked tofu. The whole family enjoyed this Asian style marinaded dish accompanied by sesame greens and rice. I can easily see this becoming...
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Velvety Bean Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 25th October 2012)

This was really delicious yeast bread made with all purpose and whole wheat flours and cooked, puréed white beans. The method was standard – no starter...
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Rice Flour Muffin-Cakes reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 25th October 2012)

Delicious gluten-free mini vanilla pound cakes rich in eggs, butter and flavour! These sweet treats come together very quickly though the eggs are separated...
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Pureed White Bean and Winter Squash Soup 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 October 2012)

This wholesome soup will give your kitchen a wonderful aroma. White beans are soaked, and then cooked with sautéed onions and garlic. Water is suggested...
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Flying Massaman Curry reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet (reviewed 27th October 2012)

The smell of this curry simmering on the stove was amazing! The sauce was very creamy with a combination of coconut milk, peanut butter and veggie stock....
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Brown Rice, Sesame, and Scallion Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 27th October 2012)

Very tasty and satisfying savory pancakes - we loved these! We needed an easily prepared Friday night dinner, and these fit the bill. Wholesome pancakes...
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Easy 1 2 3 Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: cooks.com (reviewed 27th October 2012)

I liked this version of the recipe as it allayed by fears as to what type of peanut butter to use. I loved that there was no butter to soften, nothing...
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Sesame-Grain Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

These two whole grain loaves were moist and delicious. I love sesame, but I thought 3/4 of a cup with more on the top would be too much, but the sesame...
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Mexican Rice Pudding reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mexican Light: Exciting, Healthy Recipes from the Border and Beyond (reviewed 27th October 2012)

I was suprised at how well this rice pudding turned out. I think that 2/3 of a cup of raisins would be more satisfying than the 1/2 cup specified. I had...
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Morning Couscous with Oranges and Dates reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

We enjoyed this for breakfast though it did feel strange to taste sweet couscous. I made this rather quickly in the morning, micorwaving the couscous twice....
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Creamy Potato-Parsnip Mash reviewed by Zosia

From: A Taste of Canada (reviewed 27th October 2012)

I’ve never used an electric mixer to make mashed potatoes before…..if I’d known how fluffy and creamy they’d be, I would have been hauling out...
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Barley Orzotto with Cauliflower and Red Wine reviewed by kaye16

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

A risotto with barley instead of rice - why not! I made a half recipe as dinner for 2, with a big salad as a go-with. A half recipe should serve 3, and...
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Corn and Vegetable Gratin with Cumin reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

There was a fair amount of chopping involved. I loved the interesting mix of zuchinni, corn, bell bepper, onion and toasted cumin seeds. I could have used...
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Broccoli Slaw reviewed by Zosia

From: A Taste of Canada (reviewed 27th October 2012)

Excellent brightly coloured and flavoured salad that can be made hours ahead. The tangy-sweet dressing is a very simple oil-white vinegar blend that’s...
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Multi-Vegetable Paella reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty (reviewed 28th October 2012)

A vegetarian take on paella. The recipe says it generously serves 2, but this is an understatement, at least for women. It easily serves 3. And very good...
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Mackerel stuffed with salsa verde reviewed by Sovay

From: The River Cottage Fish Book (reviewed 28th October 2012)

This worked well, though as an earlier reviewer has mentioned, the filleting technique is slightly trickier than advertised - removing the pin bones requires...
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Roasted cauliflower with lemon and paprika reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Veg Every Day! (River Cottage Every Day) (reviewed 28th October 2012)

I like cauliflower but get tired of cauliflower cheese, so this is a nice change. I've categorised it as a side dish but I had it as a main course - I...
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Fried Chantarelles / Gebakken Cantharellen reviewed by friederike

From: Smulweb (reviewed 28th October 2012)

My husband loved it, and I liked it, though I prefer my usual recipe with onion, cream and a splash of soy sauce (yes, really!). Both of us claim that...
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Chicken in Milk reviewed by kalamansi

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 28th October 2012)

Zesty Three-Cheese Macaroni reviewed by Zosia

From: A Taste of Canada (reviewed 28th October 2012)

Macaroni baked with chopped tomatoes, Asiago, provolone and Canadian sharp cheddar……..this version was a big but welcome departure from the usual creamy...
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Mediterranean Cucumber and Yogurt Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 28th October 2012)

Liked this a lot. Lots of raw garlic, so not for the faint of heart. A half recipe would serve 3 (as written).
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Spanish-Style Shrimp with Garlic (Gambas al Ajillo) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 28th October 2012)

Pretty good stuff. I had 400g of shrimp, somewhat more than required for a half recipe. Used all the spices. Except for the shrimp peeling, the rest of...
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Skillet Chicken, Broccoli and Ziti reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 28th October 2012)

I have made this recipe, multiple times, and it always turns out great. I don't change a single ingredient nor stray for the directions. The addition...
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Chicken Fried Steak reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 28th October 2012)

Chicken Fried steak is comfort food, at it's finest-- and most fattening. Once in a while I want to make this for my husband, who is such a fan of this....
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Coconut Layer Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 28th October 2012)

My rating goes into two parts. The cake: It had the coconut flavor that I was looking for, buuuuuuuuuuut it turned out a bit on the dry side. I usually...
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Blueberry Pie reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 28th October 2012)

Blueberries aren't my #1 favorite desserts, but my husband loves it. Using apple did work, to prevent a runny pie. I made the vodka crust, which was also...
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Provincal Winter Squash Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 29th October 2012)

Excellent butternut squash flavor is captured in this very beautiful orange soup. Butternut squash is first oven roasted (but only 1/2 cooked) and cooled....
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Beer bean--and cotija-stuffed poblanos reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 29th October 2012)

The beans in this recipe are so good, and certainly worth the extra effort of cooking dry beans from scratch. I will definitely make these beans again,...
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Tunisian Brik-Style Eggs reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 29th October 2012)

These were very tasty. Using up some filo, I made four packets, which should serve four people, but two of us ended up eating them all, since they were...
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Sweet Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: New Soul Cooking: Updating a Cuisine Rich in Flavor and Tradition (Melting Pot) (reviewed 30th October 2012)

Very good. Nice change from regular potato salad. I used light mayo where it said either mayo or sour cream. Think it would be good with sour cream as...
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Cabbage Soup/Kapusniak reviewed by Zosia

From: The Art Of Polish Cooking (reviewed 30th October 2012)

This soup has great flavour and is very quick and easy to make. It has just a few ingredients – onion, fresh cabbage, tomatoes, broth – but because...
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Smoked mackerel and pear salad reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 30th October 2012)

Both my husband and my children really liked this one. Myself, I do not eat pears, but the rest of the salad was still pretty good. All the same, we all...
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Roasted Beet and Winter Squash Salad with Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 1st November 2012)

This substantial salad was beautiful - bright orange from the squash, red from the beet roots, and bright green from the beet roots. It would be lovely...
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Easy Oven-Baked Polenta 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 November 2012)

Foolproof? I've been putting this recipe to the test by making foolish mistakes. At a minimum, this is a very forgiving recipe. The first time I prepared...
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Whole Leg of Lamb in a Spicy Yoghurt Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 1st November 2012)

Very very good. This is a good company dinner, since most of the work is done the day before. The lamb marinates for a day before cooking, and cooking...
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Maple Yogurt Mousse reviewed by Zosia

From: A Taste of Canada (reviewed 2nd November 2012)

Creamy, light and low fat……a wonderful sweet ending to a fall meal. The mousse is a combination of maple syrup, low fat plain yogurt and milk, lightened...
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Puréed Beetroot with Yoghurt and Za'atar reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 2nd November 2012)

Very delicious, and extremely easy to prepare, especially if you take a shortcut like I did and use pre-cooked and -peeled beetroot. The only thing I would...
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Chunky Courgette and Tomato Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 2nd November 2012)

Very delicious, but not something you would chose for its looks. In that sense, it was quite similar to Zahlouk, a Aubergine and Tomato Salad that is more...
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Lamb Meatballs with Barberries, Yoghurt and Herbs reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 2nd November 2012)

Very delicious, but it made the impression it was published in the wrong cookbook - I wouldn't have batted an eyelid if you had told me that it was in...
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Poached Pears in White Wine and Cardamom reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

Very delicious, but we didn't really taste a lot except for that cardamom and perhaps some wine. It wasn't really a problem, it's not like it made the...
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Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: The Pioneer Woman (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

I love these muffins--though I have made a number of changes. The original recipe calls for evaporated milk and optional raisins. I used cream (1/2 and...
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Tiny meatballs in saffron sauce (albondiguitas al azafràn) reviewed by wester

From: Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

These were very good. I would have liked to taste the saffron more though.
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pork with leeks (maiale ai porri) reviewed by wester

From: Valentina's 4 Seasons Cookbook (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

Simple and good. I did find it difficult to brown the meat with all those leeks in the pan though.
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Four Hour Baguette reviewed by kateq

From: Saveur (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

I had a craving for a good baguette and accidentally came across this recipe. It is a no-frills version of the classic French autolyse method and I am...
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Moroccan Bulgur & Pork Casserole reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

We liked this. It was tasty and easy to assemble. A bit long on wall-clock time for a work night, but there is lots of unattended time in the oven where...
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

Pumpkin (or squash) seeds are first boiled in salty water (1T/2C water). Then they are baked with a bit of olive oil. These came out great - nice and...
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Parsnip Soup with Cider reviewed by bunyip

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall must be the world's leading exponent of cooking with cider! Being very fond of parsnips I thought I'd give it a try, especially...
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Winter couscous reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty (reviewed 4th November 2012)

This couscous was excellent. It reminded me a bit of the Moroccan Roasted Vegetables from one of my Moosewood cookbooks, but the flavouring was more subtle. I...
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Very full tart reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty (reviewed 4th November 2012)

This is essentially a quiche made with roasted vegetables, ricotta, and feta. It was delicious. Roasting the vegies is a bit of extra palaver but well...
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Multi-Vegetable Paella reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 4th November 2012)

Cross-posting from the British edition: http://www.cookbooker.com/recipe/35646/multi-vegetable-paella
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Very Full Tart reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 4th November 2012)

Cross posting from British edition: http://www.cookbooker.com/recipe/35863/very-full-tart
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The Ultimate Winter Couscous reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 4th November 2012)

Cross-posting from British edition: http://www.cookbooker.com/recipe/35862/winter-couscous
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Spring rice with sausage, egg, lemon and pecorino reviewed by bunyip

From: Taste (reviewed 4th November 2012)

This is really a sort of risotto. I used it to stretch two pork sausages and the result was hearty and tasty but not palate challenging. Would probably...
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apple dappy reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Cinnamon, Spice, & Warm Apple Pie: Comforting Baked Fruit Desserts for Chilly Days (reviewed 5th November 2012)

Aside from the great name (apple dappy apple dappy apple dappy), this is a very tasty recipe. It's easy to put together. It tastes sort of like a cobbler,...
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Skillet Lasagna reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 5th November 2012)

As I read this recipe, I thought to myself "this doesn't sound like it has much flavor". I don't want to make Skillet Lasagna with bottled spaghetti sauce,...
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