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Spriced Lentil, Lentil, & Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Pockets reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Wild Rice Gratin with Kale, Carmelized Onions, and Baby Swiss reviewed by lkloda

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Perfect Kettle Corn reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 6th January 2013)

My oldest son is a big fan of kettle corn but it never occurred to me to make it at home (perhaps because I'm not a fan of pop corn). This afternoon,...
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Roasted Pear and Chocolate Chunk Scone reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Traditional Braised Daikon reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Hiroko's American Kitchen: Cooking with Japanese Flavors (reviewed 7th January 2013)

In the notes for this recipe the author says you can use the water from rinsing rice to boil the daikon in the first step to make the radish taste milder....
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Boiled Apple Cider Syrup Bourbon Cocktail reviewed by lkloda

From: Butter Me Up Brooklyn (reviewed 7th January 2013)

Stuffed Cabbage reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 7th January 2013)

This is a very good recipe for stuffed cabbage. The recipe calls for both vermicelli and basmati rice. I did not include the vermicelli and just used one...
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Eggeh with spinach (Arab omelet) reviewed by wester

From: Spices of Life: Piquant Recipes from Africa, Asia and Latin America for Western Kitchens (reviewed 7th January 2013)

Simple and tasty. The amount given, with rice and a salad served 3 people, not 4-6.
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Pancakes reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Basics (reviewed 8th January 2013)

Spruced-Up Vanilla Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 8th January 2013)

Pretty darn good for an easy cake. - Used a regular bundt pan, not the fancy-schmanzy thing shown. :-) - Used the imperial measures, which still involve...
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Rice with Tomatoes and Spinach (Tomato Palak Bhat) reviewed by kateq

From: A Taste of India (reviewed 8th January 2013)

I categorized this as a "Side" but, as noted in the intro to the recipe, it's a very good little meal in itself. I changed only one thing--I used fresh...
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Sweet Peas and Shells Alfredo reviewed by alysonc

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2013)

Very easy to make - quick and tasty recipe. I think that the peas and lemon zest add a lot to the flavor. Dish would be on the bland side without those...
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Couscous with Crispy Pancetta and Butternut Squash reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 9th January 2013)

Very flavorful dish! This "skillet supper" is billed as a dinner that takes only 30 minutes. But I cannot peel and dice a winter squash and slice shallots...
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Caramel Popcorn reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 9th January 2013)

Being a newbie at candy making, though there was ample warning in the recipe, I still wasn’t prepared for the reality of how quickly things happen. The...
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Roasted Red and Golden Beetroot (Salad) reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2013)

I loved the maple-sherry vinegar dressing on the greens, a mix of arugula, parsley and tarragon (I didn’t have chervil) but found it to be a little too...
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Raclette reviewed by friederike

From: Käse & Wein (reviewed 11th January 2013)

There is little to review about Raclette as there is next to nothing to 'cook' in the classic sense. Basically, Raclette is melted Raclette cheese, either...
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Etti's Herb Salad reviewed by wester

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 11th January 2013)

I liked the taste of this; the butter is a nice touch, and it is refreshing and fragrant. I did think the tarragon was a bit overpowering (I will use...
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Ants in a Tree reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 11th January 2013)

Easy, quick and delicious….a great stir fry to make when you’re pressed for time. The recipe calls for relatively basic pantry ingredients and turns...
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Sweet Potato Puree with Tamari, Maple Syrup, and Chili reviewed by jenncc

From: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2013)

This makes a nice silky puree and is a wonderful alternative to mashed potatoes. It has the usual sweet and spicy flavors that I love with my sweet potatoes...
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Chipotle Buffalo Wings with Blow-Your-Mind Blue Cheese Dip reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2013)

The wings were fantastic and the blue cheese dip lived up to its name. The wings are twice-fried, which takes some time, but well worth it. My only complaint...
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Chocolate Pizzelle reviewed by BethNH

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 12th January 2013)

What's not to like? Chocolate + Pizzelles = Delicious!! This is a pretty basic pizzelle recipe to which cocoa powder has been added. They have a nice...
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Mixed Bean Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)

Delicious and very fresh tasting lightly dressed salad where all of the flavours of the fresh herbs and dried spices come together to complement the beans. I...
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Macadamia and White Chocolate Brownies reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)

Moist, fudgy and super rich and decadent…..a little goes a long way. This is one of those recipes that at a glance seemed reasonable in terms of ingredients...
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Chicken Soup with Dumplings reviewed by friederike

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 12th January 2013)

A really nice chicken soup! At first I thought it was just a bit too fat, but then I realized it was actually really velvety, which is due to the addition...
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Almond Cardamom Toffee Cookies reviewed by mirroredlight

From: Let Them Eat Vegan!: 200 Deliciously Satisfying Plant-Powered Recipes for the Whole Family (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Pancakes reviewed by mirroredlight

From: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 13th January 2013)

A good, basic pancake recipe – I usually use spelt flour and leave out the optional tbsp of sugar, and they taste great every time.
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Dungeness Crab - Sweet Potato - Corn Fritters reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Excellent flavor but difficult to cook all the way through. This dish produced beautiful sweet and flavorful fritters. Crab, grated sweet potato, and...
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Baked Goat Cheese and Tomato Fondue reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

This was my contribution to our 2013 cookbook cooking club. Instead of fresh or canned tomatoes, I started with tomatoes I roasted last summer. The tomatoes...
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Double Trouble Chocolate Mousse Torte reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Whats not to love with a recipe like this? The recipe itself is quite fussy - a special cookie crust, two different mousse layers (one dark chocolate...
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Braised Portobello and Porcini Mushrooms with Spiced Flatbread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

A flavorful flatbread, topped with mascarpone cheese and parmesan, and topped with a delightful mushroom mixture. Again I was too full to truly appreciate....
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My mother's praised chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 13th January 2013)

This is a really nice dish for a Sunday lunch. Warm and hearty and it smells wonderful while cooking - just like my grandmother's chicken soup! I followed...
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Kheema with fried onions and peas reviewed by kathleen440

From: An Invitation to Indian Cooking (reviewed 13th January 2013)

I really enjoyed this! I highly recommend the variation with peas - without a little bit of greenery it would seem plain. The fried onions are also a nice...
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Imperial Potatoes (Moghalai Aloo Aur Simla MIrch) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Quite good! What seems like an odd assortment of ingredients (potatoes, onions, bell peppers, sweet spices, raisins, and cashews) comes together in a delicious...
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Aromatic Minty Blend with Mace and Nutmeg (Rajasthani Garam Masala) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)

This spicy-sweet blend is dominated by mint, which makes it a perfect match for lamb dishes. I don't think it would be out of place sprinkled on breads,...
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower, Capers, and Parm reviewed by jenncc

From: Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2013)

Simple and tasty, as roasted cauliflower usually is. The capers are a nice addition.
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Fruit filled pinwheels reviewed by gatherings

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)

These are tasty,I used a prune filling instead of preserves.There's a misprint in step 5,4 and 3 instead of 3 and 2 cuts to make 12 pieces.I will drizzle...
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Veggie-Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sherry reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 14th January 2013)

This was very quick with a nice depth of flavor achieved in a relatively short cooking time. I do make one small change in technique to deepen the flavor...
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Serious Stuff Gingerbread reviewed by hipcook

From: BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (reviewed 14th January 2013)

Shirley does it again! The texture on this gingerbread cake is about as perfect as I can imagine - moist and springy, chewy without being tough. It's dead...
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Wonton soup reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Best Recipes in the World (reviewed 14th January 2013)

I followed the recipe except that instead of two cups of chives I added some shredded napa cabbage and mushrooms. It was delicious.
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Asian meatballs reviewed by wester

From: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 14th January 2013)

These were quite tasty, and the children loved them. The mixture was pretty wet, and the balls flattened during baking. Next time I will form patties...
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Cornflake-Chocolate-Chip-Marshmallow Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 14th January 2013)

I was disappointed with these, then proceeded to eat them all up! My cookies didn't look like the picture but no one seemed to care - they disappeared...
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Pretzel Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 14th January 2013)

Taste like pretzels! Do not steep your pretzels longer than the recommended time or your ice cream will be too salty. Makes delicious ice cream sandwiches...
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Cauliflower and Tuna Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 14th January 2013)

This is a very tasty and substantial salad that comes together quickly. I could find light tuna packed in water, so I used light tuna packed in oil, and...
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Squash + Goat Cheese Empanadas reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 14th January 2013)

These were a big hit. I used the dough recipe suggested, but I substituted Cup4Cup gluten-free flour for regular all-purpose flour. The crusts on the empanadas...
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Sesame salmon noodles reviewed by redjanet

From: Delicious Magazine (UK) (reviewed 15th January 2013)

I liked this very much as a simple, fresh-tasting midweek meal. I substituted ready for wok noodles which helped cut down the time. The noodles had a lovely...
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Roast Chicken with Basil, Scallion, Lemon Butter, and Potatoes reviewed by bleutulip

From: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 17th January 2013)

My husband prepared this for dinner, and it turned out great. The skin was perfectly crispy, and the meat was nice and moist. It's a very beautiful dish,...
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Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad reviewed by wester

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 17th January 2013)

I totally agree with the previous reviewers: The taste was really good, but the poppy seeds didn't really add much.
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Chickpea Saute with Greek Yogurt reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 17th January 2013)

A wonderful chickpea, carrot, and chard saute that comes together very quickly for an easy weeknight meal. I used swiss chard, and as another reviewer...
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Roasted Almonds with Black Pepper reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 18th January 2013)

Second difference of opinion. My husband likes these a lot, and I think they're so-so.
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Pan-Grilled Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 18th January 2013)

A very nice and easy side of zucchini. Jaffrey asks small zukes to be cut lengthwise. Bigger ones (like we get in Europe) could be cut in thick slices. She...
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Pretend soup reviewed by wester

From: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 18th January 2013)

Review by Madelief (age 6, she typed it herself): ik vond de fruit-soep lekkerder dan heerlijk. (I thought the fruit soup was better than delicious.) We...
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Wild Rice, Mushroom, and Cheddar Tart reviewed by kaye16

From: High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 18th January 2013)

A bit plain looking, but quite a tasty tart!. I didn't use lowfat cheddar or sour cream. A bit time-consuming to assemble (nothing hard though), then...
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Butternut Squash & Coconut Curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 19th January 2013)

Wow - we really liked this one. The earthy sweetness of the squash went surprisingly well the the velvety smoothness of the coconut milk. The sprinkling...
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Double-Chocolate Loaf with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Spread reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented (reviewed 19th January 2013)

This is very easy to put together, smells wonderful as it bakes, looks great--really dark and chocolate-y looking. I made two changes: rather than buttering...
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Saucy Punjabi Potatoes (Kase Wale Aloo) reviewed by kateq

From: The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes (reviewed 19th January 2013)

Once again, I followed the recipe except for the Thai chiles--hot enough for me without them. I did add some finely chopped raw spinach. I thought the...
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A Ham and Cabbage Fry Up reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 19th January 2013)

A humble and hearty meal for a cold winter’s day and a great way to use up left over baked ham. Cabbage, onions and apples spiced with cloves and juniper...
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Chicken and corn chowdah reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Caseus Fromagerie Bistro Cookbook: Every Cheese Has a Story (reviewed 19th January 2013)

I pretty much used the recipe but didn't have goat cheese and I substituted some chicken stock for half of the milk. It was still creamy and delicious...
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Hot Coffee Creams reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 19th January 2013)

It's a really quick and very delicious dessert - but only if you get the proportions right. We didn't have any marsala, so I used cognac. I also used cantuccini,...
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Gingery Compote Crunch reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Healthy Eats ("Good Food") (reviewed 19th January 2013)

I'm not really sure how to rate this. If I only look at the result, I'd tend to give it a 3-star rating because it's really plain - but it's really easy...
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Marie-Helene's Apple Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Great apple flavor. As described by AJ, the batter more or less just coats the apple chunks. It becomes a lightly texture with great rum flavor. We...
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Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: The Food Network (reviewed 20th January 2013)

This was all very easy to make and tasted delicious. I'd never had bread pudding before but I still had a panettone received at Xmas that was waiting to...
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Cinnamon Buns and Sticky Buns reviewed by memetunis

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 20th January 2013)

This recipe produces a very tender, delicious cinnamon roll. Since I made them on the spur of the moment I used the skim milk I had in the fridge and...
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Stewed Dried Fruit reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Stewed fruit, a bit old-fashioned perhaps, but still good. This recipe uses dried fruit; prunes, figs and apricots are asked. I'm sure you could use whatever...
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Simple Sesame Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 21st January 2013)

These were good but very garlicky. Next time I think I'll ease up on the garlic a bit. Loved them at room temp and also cold from the fridge.
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Key Lime Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 21st January 2013)

I have a confession to make I messed up this cake but my family said it was still good. My plans were to make this for my friend and co-worker's birthday...
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Pork chops with tarragon and white wine reviewed by redjanet

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 21st January 2013)

Simple, flavourful way of quickly cooking pork chops. I don't normally like tarragon that much, but it blended well with the white wine sauce.
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Jerk Chicken with Banana Fried Rice reviewed by alysonc

From: Dave's Dinners: A Fresh Approach to Home-Cooked Meals (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Very tasty dish. Loved the banana rice, chicken was good too, very juicy. Only thing I found odd was the marinade was VERY thick, like a paste. I would...
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Persimmon Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Easy, good flavor, and much less fat and sugar than other recipes I could find. The final product has a variable texture - soft pudding in the middle...
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Mac 'N Cheese reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Cooking for Carnivores: Over 125 Recipes So Tasty You Won't Miss the Meat (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Our whole family enjoyed this vegan version of the classic Mac 'N Cheese. The sauce uses a base of cashew cream with veggie stock and vegan cheddar cheese...
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Apple and Raisin Bread and Butter Pudding reviewed by friederike

From: Allrecipes.co.uk (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Very nice! Next time I would skip the step cooking the apples in advance - they probably cook enough during the 45 minutes in the oven. I had too little...
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Fried Shallots and Shallot Oil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Preparing these fried shallots and shallot oil is a necessary step for preparing most of the recipes in this book. A mountain of thinly sliced shallots...
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Chickpea Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

A very satisfying and simple soup! I used black chickpeas freshly cooked in my pressure cooker. I under-cooked the chickpeas a bit, and then simmered...
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Whole-Wheat Raspberry Ricotta Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Very nice tender scones….not as flaky as some, but more moist than most. I decided to make a double batch to use up most of the container of ricotta...
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Orange Gin reviewed by Sovay

From: Home Made Wines, Syrups and Cordials (reviewed 24th January 2013)

I don't have the time, space or equipment for serious home wine-making; I keep this book mainly for sentimental reasons, as it belonged to my dad and is...
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Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Merengue reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 25th January 2013)

This recipe is a definite crowd pleaser. The flavors balance well and it cooks to a nice firmness. I did not need to modify, but once when I made it I...
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Cod with Tomato Confit / Kabeljauw met geconfijte tomaat reviewed by friederike

From: Amsterdam kookt (reviewed 25th January 2013)

It smelled incredibly delicious, but tasted a bit bland - until we fetched pepper and salt, which made all the difference. Just mentioning this because...
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Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Roasting cauliflower is my favourite preparation of the vegetable and in this recipe it’s flavoured by herbs and aromatics that roast along with it....
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Layered Tortilla-Tomato Casserole/Tamal Azteca reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th January 2013)

Delicious Mexican-style vegetarian lasagna. Like most lasagnas, there are several components to be prepared before final assembly and baking: essential...
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Simple, perfect chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 27th January 2013)

My son requested some homemade chili in bread bowls. I decided to try this recipe since I had all the ingredients. I made a half recipe for him, hubby...
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Gingerbread Spice Dutch Baby reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Very nice, lightly spiced baked pancake with enough flavour to stand on its own without accompaniments. I doubled the recipe (except for the butter) to...
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Double Lemon Avgolemono Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Lovely, light and bright tasting soup that makes an excellent palate-awakening starter to a meal. And, it’s very quick to put together if you have the...
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Cheddar Swirl Breakfast Buns reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

My husband wanted to prepare this for our Sunday breakfast, but hadn't realized that it required two risings. Perhaps the instructions need a caution...
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Parmesan Cookies / Parmesan-Plätzchen reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

These were really easy to make, and were quite delicious. I say quite, because now and then they had a slightly floury taste. I noticed that it was considerably...
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Mini Tiramisu reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Excellent in taste, but a lot of work with a lot of complicated steps, and the recipe definitely needed some tweaking on our side. The coffee syrup was...
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Tandoori Style Roast Chicken reviewed by bleutulip

From: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 28th January 2013)

The seasonings were very tasty, although the breast pieces were just a tad bit dry. The dark meat was perfect. I'd probably take the breast pieces out...
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Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th January 2013)

A favourite snack from childhood, Rice Krispy Treats, kicked up a few notches by replacing regular butter with browned butter and adding sea salt. This...
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Foolproof Pan Pizza reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 30th January 2013)

Fantastic crust: crispy bottom and edges, chewy interior and surprisingly light despite its thickness. I scaled the recipe up to fit my 12” pans –...
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Mahogany Glazed Pork reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

It took me a while to figure this recipe out, but finally, it hit me. It's the flavor profile of orange beef, but with tender braised pork shoulder instead...
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Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Oxtail Stew reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pressure Perfect: Two Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Deep bold flavor and very rich! I've had a hankering for oxtail ever since reading this review by @AJ12754 nearly a year ago. I was also intrigued by...
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Caramelised Endive with Serrano Ham reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Roasting vegetables seems to improve their flavour immensely and endive is no exception, successfully reducing its inherent bitterness and bringing out...
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Shaved Rutabaga and Turnip Salad With Scallions reviewed by Zosia

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Shaved root vegetables lightly dressed with a simple rice wine vinegar based vinaigrette make for a very tangy, crisp salad. I used only rutabaga so my...
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Health Loaf reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

Lighter than I thought it would be and with a good texture. Made just as recipe calls for and it is very good--I had some fresh out of the oven with just...
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Cowberry (or Cranberry) Compote reviewed by friederike

From: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

If you like your cranberry compote sweet, read no further - this recipe is probably made for you. I felt it was far too sweet. I added the juice of a whole...
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Meatballs with vodka dill cream sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

I actually quite liked this dish! It wasn't too bland for us, though that might be due to the fact that I accidentally added 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg instead...
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The Single Vegetable Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This recipe gives you a list of veggies to choose from, some cooked some raw, to make your single vegetable salad from. I choose to make the cabbage one...
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Oil and Lemon Greek Salad Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This was a simple dressing of oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Quiet good on the cabbage I choose for my single vegetable salad from page 189. There...
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Gluten-Free Cornmeal, Fig and Orange Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This is a gluten free muffin that works. It has good texture; it doesn't crumble; and, best of all, it tastes very good. I ended up adding a little bit...
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Spiced red beans in coconut milk reviewed by lucybuykx

From: Bean By Bean: A Cookbook: More than 200 Recipes for Fresh Beans, Dried Beans, Cool Beans, Hot Beans, Savory Beans...Even Sweet Beans! (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Was cautious about mixing tomatoes and coconut milk but it worked well. Recipe can take a little more heat.
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Basic Spaetzle / Spätzle, Grundrezept reviewed by gingerkid

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I was always intimidated by spaetzle, but it is actually very easy, hard to screw up. I also like that the ingredients are very easy to scale - 1 egg...
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