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Festive Gingerbread People reviewed by innocentfront

From: Leslie Mackie's Macrina Bakery and Cafe Cookbook: Favorite Breads, Pastries, Sweets and Savories (reviewed 31st May 2013)

very spicy!
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Cream Cheese Icing reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook: Old-Fashioned Recipes From New York's Sweetest Bakery (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Carrots reviewed by innocentfront

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two: For the Small Slow Cooker (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Fraisier reviewed by innocentfront

From: Paris Bistro Cooking (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Elaborate Mixed Vegetable Soup reviewed by innocentfront

From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Apricot Glazed Almond Cupcakes reviewed by innocentfront

From: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Lime Buttercream Frosting reviewed by innocentfront

From: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Black-Eyed Beans with Mushrooms reviewed by Zosia

From: Madhur Jaffrey Indian Cooking (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Hearty and delicious curry flavoured primarily with cumin and aromatics. The black eyed beans and the mushroom mixture are initially cooked separately,...
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Cumin-Flecked Skillet Breads reviewed by Zosia

From: Mangoes and Curry Leaves: Culinary Travels Through the Great Subcontinent (reviewed 31st May 2013)

These rotis flavoured with toasted cumin seed were a delicious accompaniment to a saucy Indian curry. The dough made with atta flour was very easy to...
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Tuscan Zucchini Pie (Tortina de Zucchine) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Pretty good, fairly easy. I didn't add cheese to the batter, since we were having cheese for after. This might be nice, but we enjoyed the nice clean squash...
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Broccoli Gribiche reviewed by agates

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 1st June 2013)

This is a delicious dish, served warm or at room temperature. I love the rich dressing using hard-boiled egg yolk.
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Cornish Game Hens with Preserved Lemons and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pan in Your Kitchen (reviewed 1st June 2013)

Pretty darn good. - I used an enamel-coated cast iron skillet because I don't have a plain cast iron one big enough. (I wonder about doing the sauce with...
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Steak Tips with Peppered Mushroom Gravy reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Recipes America's Favorite Food 200 top-rated recipes form the country's best magazines (reviewed 2nd June 2013)

This recipe is from the The Cooking Light magazine. It is easy to prepare on a work night and great over the egg noodles called for. Once you get the...
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Sun-Dried Strawberry Hand Pies reviewed by hilary357

From: Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts: 150 Recipes for Old-Fashioned and Modern Favourites (reviewed 2nd June 2013)

These are easy to make and I like that she encourages you to use jam and dried strawberries, meaning you might have the ingredients to make the recipe...
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Pate Brisee Crust reviewed by hilary357

From: Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts: 150 Recipes for Old-Fashioned and Modern Favourites (reviewed 2nd June 2013)

This is a standard recipe and well explained. If you follow her exact instructions, you'll get a good pie crust. Isn't that what you want? I make the recipe...
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1770 House Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust (reviewed 2nd June 2013)

I made this recipe from Food Network magazine so wanted to link to the book: http://www.cookbooker.com/recipe/35597/1770-house-meatloaf
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Gooey Cinnamon Squares reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 2nd June 2013)

What Queezle Sister said except that it's not low altitude friendly either! I, however, did choose to serve it to company....if you cut the pieces small...
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Fruit Loaf reviewed by digifish_books

From: Laucke (reviewed 3rd June 2013)

Kefta Tagine with Tomatoes and Eggs reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 3rd June 2013)

This was a delicious combination of succulent lamb meatballs in a tasty tomato sauce; the runny yolk from the poached egg added extra richness but the...
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Peeled Fava Beans with Red Onion, White Wine, and Mint reviewed by kaye16

From: PASTA E VERDURA (reviewed 3rd June 2013)

Good stuff. I made all the sauce for two people's worth of pasta (about 7oz cascareccia). It would be awful skimpy sauce-wise to use this amount for a...
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Light Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th June 2013)

This was really good but I probably wouldn't make it again since there are potato salads we enjoy more. It's like a cross between a German and French potato...
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Chermoula eggplant with bulgur & yogurt reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 4th June 2013)

A very tasty eggplant dish. The chermoula paste is very flavorful. I did not rinse the preserved lemon peel before adding it to the paste, and I found...
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Swiss Chard with Tahini, Yogurt and Buttered Pine Nuts reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 4th June 2013)

I served this with the chermoula eggplant with bulgur & yogurt, also in this book, and it was fantastic!
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Moroccan Tomato Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th June 2013)

A zesty cold tomato soup enlivened with some Moroccan spices and lemon. Unlike some soups that are eventually served chilled, this one required minimal...
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Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th June 2013)

With a bright lemon-thyme dressing and some typical Mediterranean ingredients, this was a delicious salad that had great texture and flavour. I used the...
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Classic Cherry Preserves reviewed by innocentfront

From: Put 'em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling (reviewed 4th June 2013)

This preserve recipe is fairly easy and straightforward. It is just a bit tart (depending on your cherries) and tastes like cherries instead of just sugar!...
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Strawberry-Sour Cream Ice Cream reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 4th June 2013)

Yangzhou Fried Rice reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 5th June 2013)

A very yummy fried rice which is hearty enough to serve as a main course. In addition to the rice there is both ham (or Chinese barbecued pork) and shrimp....
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Toasted Almond and Candied Cherry Ice Cream reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 7th June 2013)

Sugar Snap Peas with Horseradish reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 7th June 2013)

This unusual dish is a recipe from David Chang, from 2006. You reduce stock, add soy sauce, and use that to cook your sugar snap peas. At the end you...
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Straight-Up Rhubarb Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 7th June 2013)

Each June we celebrate my DH's birthday with a rhubarb pie, and I'm on a quest to find the best recipe. This recipe used flour to thicken, and cinnamon...
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Cold Pistachio Soup with Mint and Leeks reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The New Persian Kitchen (reviewed 7th June 2013)

This is a very simple soup recipe that comes together very quickly. Saute some leeks, add pistachios, garlic, salt and some cumin. Simmer with broth for...
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Egg Noodles with Rich Chicken Curry Sauce (Khao Soi) reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 7th June 2013)

This dish was so delicious! I made this recipe pescatarian with the following modifications: substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth; substituted...
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Buttermilk Cupcakes reviewed by kateq

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 7th June 2013)

A very nice, straightforward method for producing a light, sweet cupcake. It results in 30 cupcakes as promised. I baked mine in convection and they...
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Chocolate and Lemon Cream Cheese Frostings reviewed by kateq

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 7th June 2013)

This is a good basis for cream cheese frosting, but I don't like the idea of using whipped cream cheese. I use regular cream cheese and think it makes...
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Egg and Olive Canapes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 8th June 2013)

Even though is is probably considered an appetizer I made a half recipe and ate it for my breakfast. I like the addition of the olive to egg salad. There...
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Golden Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 8th June 2013)

I made this for one, using a chicken breast and one sweet potato and fresh rosemary. I added some thinly sliced red onion. It was really quite delicious...
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Steak with Cannellini Bean Mash and Rosemary Oil reviewed by digifish_books

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 8th June 2013)

Chickpea and Potato Curry, Caribbean Style reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 8th June 2013)

Really tasty and easy! (The ingredient list here has one of my recipe pet peeves: potatoes to be cut into 1"x3/4" chunks. What's the third dimension?...
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"Guy Like It" Barbecued Beef reviewed by southerncooker

From: Penzeys Spices (reviewed 9th June 2013)

I like that you can add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and come home to a delicious start to your night time meal.It suggests using a tougher...
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Maine Wild Blueberry GAteau reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Berry Bible: With 175 Recipes Using Cultivated and Wild, Fresh and Frozen Berries (reviewed 9th June 2013)

Directions were easy to follow and the resulting cake was tender, moist, and flavorful. I really enjoyed this particular recipe.
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Spring Vegetable Potstickers reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th June 2013)

Stilton and toasted walnut burgers with grilled tomatoes and spicy leeks reviewed by wester

From: Cook-Off America: Prize-Winning Recipes from the Public Television Series (PBS Cooking) (reviewed 9th June 2013)

This was very tasty - basically a very refined cheeseburger. I loved the leek mixture, the cheese/nut mixture, and the addition of walnuts to the burger...
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Baked Ricotta with Lemon, Garlic, & Chives reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 10th June 2013)

Spaghetti and Meatballs reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 10th June 2013)

Easy, tasty, healthed-up spaghetti and meatball recipe.
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Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 10th June 2013)

Easy, tasty
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Calzone (or Pizza) Dough reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Rye flour is the secret to this recipe. The ratio is 1 part rye to 7 parts all-purpose, and amazingly enough, that small amount of rye makes a difference. The...
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Rhubarb-Ginger Compote reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

We're not a family that's used to eating compotes or fruit sauces with our meals. (That's right, no applesauce with our ham.) But this was a nice complement...
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Alice Water's Baked Goat Cheese with Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I’ve missed this dish! It’s been over 25 years since my husband and I enjoyed a variation of it in a rather chichi restaurant, never thinking it would...
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A Mint and Raspberry Sugar for Strawberries reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I really liked this idea of adding minted pink raspberry sugar to fresh strawberries and the flavour was lovely (as I made it) but I’ve concluded from...
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Jalapeno Corn-Bread Muffins reviewed by donnakay

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I baked this in an 8x8 pan rather than muffin cups but it came out quite good with an additional ten minutes in the oven. The batter is very thick and...
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Middle Eastern Lentils with Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 12th June 2013)

Pasta and lentils make a nice dinner! A half recipe served two generously. This is easy to make, but maybe a bit long for a weeknight since the lentils...
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Cheesy Garlic Bread reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Country Cookbook: Regional and Heirloom Favorites Tested and Reimagined for Today's Home Cooks (reviewed 13th June 2013)

A low calorie bread this is not but who would expect cheesy garlic bread to be anything but decadent. Italian bread is slice horizontally and spread with...
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No-Knead Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th June 2013)

I can’t believe I haven’t made this recipe before now. I bake yeast bread on a regular basis but find the artisanal types with their starters, pre-ferments...
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Rhubarb Ice Cream with a Caramel Swirl reviewed by friederike

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 14th June 2013)

I agree that it's really nice, the flavours combine very well, but it not yet really perfect (or our execution was flawed). I agree with QueezleSister...
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Bok Choy with Fresh Shiitake reviewed by Zosia

From: Every Grain Of Rice (reviewed 14th June 2013)

The greens and mushrooms made a great combination of flavours which was further enhanced by garlic and ginger. This quick side dish that involved first...
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Egg-Fried Rice reviewed by Zosia

From: Every Grain Of Rice (reviewed 14th June 2013)

This dish is a great way to revitalize leftover rice. I used cooked brown basmati rice which worked perfectly. It was quick to prepare and very tasty...
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Banana Maple Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Chocolate Hazelnut Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Ginger Date Muffins with Caramel Sauce reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Marmalade Almond Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Blueberry Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Sauerkraut soup reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 15th June 2013)

The children were watching la soupe aux choux, and so they wanted to eat cabbage soup. I still had a package of sauerkraut somewhere, so I made this. As...
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Roasted Spiced Cauliflower With Almonds reviewed by wester

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 16th June 2013)

Roasted cauliflower is always good, but this recipe didn't add that much extra. I served it with a sauce of yogurt and herbs (dill, tarragon, and a squeeze...
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Saucy Fish Tacos reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 17th June 2013)

An interesting take on fish tacos: grilled fish, grilled peaches, roasted red peppers, cabbage, and a cilantro/poblano/pistachio sauce. These were very...
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Quick-braised chicken with Moroccan spices, lemon, and olives reviewed by wester

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 17th June 2013)

This was really good and quite simple. At first it looked like it was just going to be a curried chicken but the lemon made it special. I don't think the...
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Eggs in Hell reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th June 2013)

This was quiet good but I'd like a bit more chili flakes since I enjoy spicy. This was delicious with sourdough bread toasts. Loved to dip it in the tomatoey...
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Master Pierogi Recipe reviewed by Zosia

From: From a Polish Country House Kitchen: 90 Recipes for the Ultimate Comfort Food (reviewed 21st June 2013)

This recipe is so close to my mother’s, I knew it would turn out well: it produces a smooth and silky, easy-to-roll dough that cooks up into a delicate...
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Mint Julep Panna Cotta reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

Light and refreshing, and easy to boot. The milk and mint flavor suggests a faint drizzle of chocolate sauce. Ours were silky almost to the point of lacking...
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Luscious Cheesecake reviewed by innocentfront

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

Easy to make and delicious. Very soft interior, not dry/solid like a "New York style cheesecake."
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Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing reviewed by skdouglass

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Confession time: for years I have struggled to make an acceptable vinaigrette. Pancakes too, but that's a tale for another time. This is a perfectly acceptable...
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Six-Onion Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

I love alliums so couldn't resist this. I had to make a half-quantity as there wasn't room even in my biggest pan for the full amount of leeks. Result...
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Green Pea and Ham Soup reviewed by kateq

From: A Girl and Her Pig: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

I really love this soup--and I love the ham stock. I also love that there is enough ham stock left over to freeze and save for another batch of soup....
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Sausage Meat Cutlets reviewed by Sovay

From: Off the Beeton Track (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

A good way to expand one sausage into a full meal. I made a single oval cutlet using 70g of sausage meat and 100g of cooked lentils; it came out a little...
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Vermicelli alla Siciliana reviewed by Sovay

From: Pasta for Pleasure (A Fontana Original) (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Includes four of my favourite things (aubergines, anchovies, capers and olives) so could hardly go wrong. The vermicelli didn't seem the best match for...
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Soupe aux choux reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Food (Coronet Books) (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Peasant food, simple and good. I did not add any extra salt - the stock and the bacon provided plenty of salt. I left out the potato - those who wanted...
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Delicious Pan-Grilled Halibut (or Swordfish or Salmon) reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Really good, really easy. I used swordfish, but it could be any thickish piece of fish.
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Potatoes with Cumin and Mustard Seeds reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

A very good way to do potatoes as a side; doesn't need to be an Indian meal. If you have cold boiled potatoes in the fridge, you're ahead of the game...
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Karhai Broccoli reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

A good variation on steam/sautéed broccoli. Could be served with any meal. Easy. Maybe I make my broccoli bits too big, but I always find it has to cook...
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Stir-Fried Cauliflower | Bong Cai Xao reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Another variation on the fried cauliflower theme. Simple, tasty. The fish sauce added a nice extra kick. I was out of cilantro so I subbed mint per the...
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Bean Curd with Mushrooms reviewed by jenncc

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 26th June 2013)

The individual components of this recipe were tasty and although the sauce had good flavor it was a little too thick and gummy for me (too much cornstarch?)....
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Pasta with Vodka reviewed by BethNH

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 27th June 2013)

Very simple week night meal. My youngest son requested pasta for dinner after summer running. My oldest doesn't really care for tomato sauce and I didn't...
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Vegetarian Pho reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 28th June 2013)

Peach and Sour Cream Pancakes reviewed by lkloda

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

Overnight home-cured bacon chops reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 29th June 2013)

I liked the look of this as I haven't been able to find a local source of free-range bacon chops. I shall definitely be making my own from now on. The...
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Cranachan reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Really simple but delicious (combining my favourite grain with my favourite fruit). I don't like whisky much so made Cranachan a la Normande by substituting...
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Fig Chutney reviewed by lkloda

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Classic Baked Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 30th June 2013)

A very simple recipe, but the result was great, moist chicken meat with a very crisp skin. We didn't do the gravy as the chicken had produced a lot of...
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Grilled Tuna with Fresh Herbs and Sesame Seeds reviewed by aj12754

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 30th June 2013)

An excellent weeknight meal, summer or winter (if you have a cast iron grill pan). Lots of flavor and very healthy.
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Pistachio Crusted Cod Fillets reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Another quick and easy week-night meal for fish-lovers. The pistachio crust would be delicious on any whitefish -- we used tilapia. Recipe can also be...
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Bill's Rona oatcakes reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Really pleased with these - they were simple to make and came out well. I made them without the optional added seeds but plan to try the seeded version....
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Caramelised Garlic, Leek and Bacon Kuku reviewed by Sovay

From: Onions without Tears: Cooking with Onions, Leeks, Garlic and Chives (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Excellent - I've taken off one star only because the leeks lose a bit of flavour from being boiled. Leftover Smothered Leeks from Sophie Grigson's Vegetable...
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Garlic, Red Pepper & Onion Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Onions without Tears: Cooking with Onions, Leeks, Garlic and Chives (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Healthy and delicious though a bit fiddly to make - peeling peppers that have been roasted to complete limpness is a bit faffy and I didn't want to do...
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Mexican Rice reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 30th June 2013)

A very nice Mexican rice dish which bakes in the oven while you cook dinner. I made a few modifications - substituting canned plum tomatoes for fresh...
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Chickpeas with a Spicy Tomato Sauce (Chana Masala) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 1st July 2013)

Love the flavor of this. It's a big hit at dinner parties. It's also easy to cook in combination with other dishes (doesn't require a lot of babysitting)...
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Herbed Fava Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: 28 Cooks (reviewed 1st July 2013)

A super salad of favas, simple to make once you've dealt with the favas. The fennel seeds were a perfect complement for the beans. There is a bit too much...
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Skillet Kielbasa Macaroni and Cheeses reviewed by BethNH

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 1st July 2013)

It's too hot to use the oven and too rainy to grill outside. This mac and cheese is made entirely in one skillet. First, sliced kielbasa is browned and...
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Spinach and Cheese with Tomatoes (Sag Paneer) reviewed by kathleen440

From: From Mom With Love . . .: A Complete Guide to Indian Cooking and Entertaining (reviewed 1st July 2013)

I really liked this version - easy and healthy, with a smooth texture. Next time I'll probably add a few ounces of mustard greens or chard.
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Stewed Beef with PIckling Spices (Achar Gosht) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 1st July 2013)

Yum. The beef wasn't as soft as I would have liked, so I'd up the braising time to 1.5-2 hours. Otherwise, I loved it.
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