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Creamy Chicken with Kashmiri Chiles and Fennel (Kashmiri Mirchi Waale Murghi) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 1st July 2013)

Yum. I used half and half in place of the cream, as I do with pretty much every recipe in this book, and it was still yummy.
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Green Pancakes with Lime Butter reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 2nd July 2013)

Very nice savoury pancakes well suited to breakfast/brunch or as a side at a larger meal. I used Swiss chard instead of spinach, and a blender to make...
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White Loaf with Honey, Butter and Pecans reviewed by Zosia

From: Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook (reviewed 2nd July 2013)

This felt like a cheater’s sticky bun…it certainly was an easy way to make a quick treat with ingredients I had on hand. A blend of butter, honey...
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Weeknight Curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 2nd July 2013)

A nice bright dish, with zucchini, asparagus, and cauliflower cooked to crunchy perfection. The veggies are sautéed in coconut oil (which in our current...
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Rice Pudding Pops reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 3rd July 2013)

Imagine the end of a summer meal in the south. You want just a little something for dessert, something comforting, reminding you of home, but nothing too...
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Vanilla Slice reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 4th July 2013)

A classic Australasian 'mille-feuille' consisting of fresh vanilla cream custard set between two layers of cooked puff pastry. This recipe requires a little...
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Classic Baked Cheesecake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 4th July 2013)

Filling can easily be made with a food processor. Cheesecake takes approximately 70 minutes to bake. Serve cooled, cut into wedges with thick (double)...
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Espresso Cakes reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 4th July 2013)

Makes 10 small cakes - hazelnut/coffee-flavoured cakes topped with a chocolate glaze (which can also be used as a rich chocolate sauce with other desserts). Recipe...
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All American Pancakes reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Country Cookbook: Regional and Heirloom Favorites Tested and Reimagined for Today's Home Cooks (reviewed 4th July 2013)

Best pancakes that I've made so far. Pretty ironic that I found this particular recipe on the 4th of July - All American Pancakes. They were made with...
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Soy Ginger Lime Grilled Turkey Tenderloins reviewed by BethNH

From: Simply Scratch (reviewed 4th July 2013)

This is a simple but delicious marinade which we used on some lovely turkey tenderloins. The marinade is made in a blender or small food processor and...
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Basil Vinaigrette reviewed by Catbatty

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2013)

The is Rebar's most popular house dressing. The dominating taste is basil but is enhanced by the taste of mustard and honey and garlic. YUM! We used it...
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Peanut butter hummus reviewed by digifish_books

From: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 5th July 2013)

Not being a fan of raw garlic, and not having any roasted garlic on hand I added a little onion powder to the mixture and was pleased with the result....
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Tomatillo Cheese Grits reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2013)

Creamy, tangy and spicy, these grits really satisfy. The servings seem to me a bit off since I halved the recipe (which states 6 servings) and had at...
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Four-Bean Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 6th July 2013)

Easy and delicious! Perfect for a hot summer dinner, this salad calls for canned beans and cupboard ingredients, yet it packs a big flavor punch. The...
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Pork-and-Toasted-Rice-Powder Spring Rolls reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 6th July 2013)

We prepared these spring rolls for a 4th of July pool party. I did not plan ahead, and so didn't have several ingredients (dried pork skin, rice powder,...
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Thai chicken and eggplant salad with Thai and opal basils reviewed by wester

From: Basil (reviewed 6th July 2013)

Excellent combination of flavors. The cooking time given was much too short, I needed 15 minutes. I also used much less fish sauce. I subbed red bell...
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Better Than A-1 Marinade reviewed by BethNH

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 6th July 2013)

A very nice marinade make from common pantry items. This was a nice change of pace from the usual marinade we use. This was a hefty amount for three...
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Iced Cocoa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

A delightful cold drink -- not too sweet, but plenty flavorful. I prepared this for my daughter - cocoa, corn syrup, water, sugar, etc, are brought to...
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Chicken Roasted with Sour Cream, Lemon Juice and Mango Chutney reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

A super-easy approach to chicken, this is a great recipe for a week-night meal. I used boneless, skinless thighs, as that was what we had on hand. I...
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Gin Rickey reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Another excellent and refreshing beverage, perfect for that hot summer evening. This drink is simple, lime juice, gin, simple syrup, and club soda. It...
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Smoked Flat-Cut Brisket with Coffee reviewed by jenncc

From: Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue (reviewed 8th July 2013)

Very tasty! Next time I will cut the cooking time a little short since the meat continues to cook as it rests - and ours was on the verge of over done....
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Spinach With Toasted Breadcrumbs reviewed by Zosia

From: The New Portuguese Table: Exciting Flavors from Europe's Western Coast (reviewed 8th July 2013)

Great way to serve cooked leafy greens to those who don’t care for them: there’s such a high proportion of crunchy breadcrumbs, you can barely taste...
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Hasselback Potatoes reviewed by Zosia

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 8th July 2013)

Very good version that produced flavourful potatoes with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior. I used russet potatoes and just a light drizzle of olive...
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Puree Leontine reviewed by Sovay

From: A Book of Mediterranean Food (reviewed 10th July 2013)

Nice fresh flavour though it would have been better if I'd been able to use the outer leaves of a fully grown Cos lettuce - local shops only had dainty...
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Gnocchi di spinaci e ricotta reviewed by Sovay

From: The Vegetable Bible: The Definitive Guide (reviewed 10th July 2013)

Easier to make than I expected and turned out well - nice texture and mild but pleasant flavour. This may be partly due to the fact that my local market...
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Ojji bil Merguez reviewed by Sovay

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 10th July 2013)

... or rather Ojja bil home-made Mexican chorizo in the style of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. I went with the frittata style of cooking rather than the...
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Cheesy Corn and Potato Chowder reviewed by resahebler1

From: Quick, Quicker, Quickest: 350 delicious meals ready in 20, 30, or 40 minutes! (reviewed 10th July 2013)

It was easy to prepare and tasty.
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Velvety Tomato Soup reviewed by resahebler1

From: The Victory Garden Cookbook (reviewed 10th July 2013)

The texture of this soup is great. It is a good, basic tomato soup recipe.
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Kittencal's Low Fat Oven Baked Zucchini Sticks reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 10th July 2013)

These were easy to throw together and came out nice and crispy in spite of me having a little trouble getting the breading to stick. Served with piri-piri...
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Olive Crusted Cod in Foil reviewed by kaye16

From: Proud Italian Cook (reviewed 10th July 2013)

Very good way to cook fish. I used haddock instead of cod, since there was not cod today. Might be a good idea to package the fillets individually; if...
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Minted Courgette Soup reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 11th July 2013)

Labneh reviewed by Zosia

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

With a consistency somewhere between Greek yogurt and soft cheese and a concentrated yogurt flavour, it added a wonderful tanginess to whatever it was...
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Meat and Spinach Loaf reviewed by kateq

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

I wanted to like this rather healthy meatloaf and I did -- quite a lot. I made it as written, leaving out only one ingredient, the celery as I didn't...
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Pasta with Yogurt and Caramelized Onions, from Kassos reviewed by kateq

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

I am surprised that Queezle Sister did not enjoy this dish. This is another old favorite of mine. I think the issue is with the onions--my experience...
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Wiener Schnitzel, Polish Style reviewed by Zosia

From: From a Polish Country House Kitchen: 90 Recipes for the Ultimate Comfort Food (reviewed 11th July 2013)

“Polish Style” means that it’s made with pork and the initial step of dredging the meat in flour is skipped. Instead, the meat is dredged in a seasoned...
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Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 11th July 2013)

Delicious cheese-y make ahead mashed potatoes perfect for company. A half recipe served 5 generously.
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Spicy Eggplant Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Cool & Fresh - 100 Succesfull Recipes (reviewed 11th July 2013)

A very tasty salad, easy to make. - I made a halfish version, which was a nice light dinner for two. - I didn't salt and let drain the eggplant, just...
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Open-Faced Tomato Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Who needs a recipe for a tomato sandwich? I finally procured some flavorful tomatoes, and this was the right recipe to try. Unusual aspects of this...
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Cornmeal Cherry Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 12th July 2013)

This is good biscotti. Not rock hard, not too sweet. A nice crunch from the cornmeal and the cherries are great. It's a very sticky dough and for me,...
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Shakshuka reviewed by Zosia

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

Really delicious version made with a garlicky tomato-based sauce flavoured with red peppers and harissa (page301). I followed the cooking instructions...
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Belgian Beer and Onion Pot Roast reviewed by innocentfront

From: Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting: 160 Sumptuous Meals That Cook Themselves (reviewed 13th July 2013)

Kabocha squash soup with coconut milk and lime leaves reviewed by wester

From: Everyday Greens: Home Cooking from Greens, the Celebrated Vegetarian Restaurant (reviewed 13th July 2013)

Excellent. Spicy but not too hot, with a hint of richness. Vegan but you wouldn't notice. Ingredient changes: I used red kuri instead of kabocha and did...
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Potato Gnocchi with Peas and Prawns reviewed by Sovay

From: A Wolf in the Kitchen: Easy Food for Hungry People (Penguin cookery library) (reviewed 13th July 2013)

The only thing I didn't like about this was that simmering the cooked gnocchi in stock made them soggy. Next time I'll aim to reduce the liquid quite...
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Tabula kisir reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 13th July 2013)

I've counted this as a main course but it would also be a good accompaniment to grilled lamb or chicken. I made the courgette version and missed out the...
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Salsa Barbacoa Catalana reviewed by Sovay

From: Spanish Regional Cookery (Penguin handbooks) (reviewed 13th July 2013)

Essentially a kind of tomato and mint vinaigrette, but with the addition of roasted and crushed nuts which give it an extra dimension. Recipe is not specific...
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Cedarwood reviewed by BethNH

From: All Recipes (reviewed 13th July 2013)

2013 is the summer of the cocktail at our house! We've been enjoying new cocktails on at least a weekly basis. This is a very refreshing summer drink...
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Chocolate swirl buns reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th July 2013)

I made these with Cup4Cup gluten-free flour. Because I was afraid they might not rise enough, I used an entire packet of yeast, as Deb suggested. The rolls...
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Ratatouille Sub reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 15th July 2013)

This is a very lovely and relatively easy baked ratatouille recipe. The flavors came together really well. It even held up on its own, without bread. I...
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Rosemary Gruyere and Sea Salt Crisps reviewed by jenn1971

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 15th July 2013)

I made this for a work party, and everyone loved it. I substituted cheddar cheese due to the expense. I found it very time consuming to cut out the crackers,...
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Tagine of Monkfish, Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Olives reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 17th July 2013)

Very nice! There is a catch, however. The main problem is that the recipe calls for monkfish. Monkfish is a relatively expensive dish, and we noticed...
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Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive OIl reviewed by skdouglass

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 18th July 2013)

Lemon, Parmesan, pepper and olive oil all playing very nicely together on my pasta plate. I was tempted to bump up the lemon juice and zest, but resisted....
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Christopher's Oven-Baked Potato and Red Pepper Tortilla reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour, Too: Indispensable Recipes for the Cafe's Most Loved Sweets & Savories (reviewed 19th July 2013)

Flavourful with a good ratio of egg mixture to potatoes and vegetables, but a little salty. I’m not sure I would cook potatoes just to make this but...
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Flour Focaccia reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour, Too: Indispensable Recipes for the Cafe's Most Loved Sweets & Savories (reviewed 19th July 2013)

Much less demanding than many focaccia recipes, this one produced bread that had good flavour and texture and was excellent for sandwiches. It baked in...
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Apricot Parcels with Honey Glaze reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 20th July 2013)

I had a few problems with the execution of this dessert, though I will be the first to admit that my old and slightly dry sheets of filo didn't really...
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Dorothy Jewiss's Coffee Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st July 2013)

Two very similar coffee cakes are presented on pages 630 and 631. I selected this one, as it used about 1/2 the butter, but was otherwise very similar. As...
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Zucchini Rice Gratin reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st July 2013)

I made some slight modifications to this recipe based on what I had on hand. I used a combination of zucchini, yellow summer squash, and eggplant in place...
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Gratinéed cauliflower with butter and Parmesan cheese reviewed by wester

From: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 21st July 2013)

Cauliflower cheese brought back to the essence. Nice.
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Tangle of raw vegetables with smoky eggplant, vadouvan, and lemon-yogurt dressing reviewed by wester

From: Tyler Florence Fresh (reviewed 21st July 2013)

I used this as inspiration rather than following it to the letter. I fried the eggplant like I usually do and added the vadouvan halfway and the sesame...
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Anise shortbread scotties reviewed by wester

From: Simply delicious cookies (reviewed 21st July 2013)

Easy to make, all store-cupboard ingredients, and husband and children really liked it. I halved the recipe and got 15 cookies.
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Carrots with Coriander reviewed by digifish_books

From: Curry Easy (reviewed 22nd July 2013)

Red Pepper and Baked Egg Galettes reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 22nd July 2013)

The variation with feta cheese instead of the egg was delicious eaten hot or at room temperature. If you don’t overload the pastry, there’s enough...
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Elizabeth Frink's Roast Lemon Chicken reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 23rd July 2013)

A perfect balance of lemon and garlic infuse the chicken with a wonderful taste and aroma - and without any long marinade wait time. Because all I had...
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Black-Eyed Peas with Cumin Vinaigrette reviewed by Zosia

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 24th July 2013)

Excellent for packed lunches (if you put the arugula on the top and mix it in only when it’s time to eat), this flavourful salad was easy to put together....
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Pan-seared Salmon with Baby Greens and Fennel reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 24th July 2013)

Really nice, quick and healthy meal for a week-night summer dinner. The combo of salmon, shaved fennel and dried cherries soaked in Champagne vinegar...
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Tagine of Spiced Kefta with Lemon and Spices reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 24th July 2013)

Very delicious. Be careful with the lemons; juice of one lemon is slightly too much, our dish ended up being just a bit too sour; you might consider using...
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Grilled Aubergine in Honey and Spices reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 24th July 2013)

Very nice, though slightly sweet (though that was to be expected). Unfortunately, the spices don't really come through, next time I'd consider doubling...
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Coffee Syrup reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th July 2013)

Made a nice syrup. It was slightly bitter, but that's to be expected with coffee, and wasn't noticeable at all in the Walnut Cake with Coffee Syrup (nor...
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Quinoa and Grilled Sourdough Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 26th July 2013)

Excellent tomatoes and homemade sourdough bread ensured that this salad was delicious. The quinoa was barely noticeable but added substantial protein to...
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Raisin Crisp Cookies reviewed by stellamaz

From: Spoons, Tunes, and Memories: Harmonizing in the Kitchen (reviewed 27th July 2013)

These are really good. I will say, though, that walnuts in Oregon must be a LOT smaller than they are in Iowa. The recipe instructs the cook to roll the...
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Chilled Cucumber Soup with Avocado Toast reviewed by kateq

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 27th July 2013)

Ooh this is good--especially on a hot humid day. I didn't do the toast or the corn kernels or the drizzle of olive oil. I did add the avocado and the...
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Les champignons aux aromates 1 reviewed by Sovay

From: The Mushroom Feast (reviewed 28th July 2013)

I tried this out mainly to avoid wasting half a box of mushrooms for which I had no other plans, and was pleased with the result. I ate mine within...
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Chicken with Apricots and Coconut Milk reviewed by Sovay

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 28th July 2013)

I had two goes at this. The first time I made it as per the recipe and felt the apricots went well with the chicken and Thai flavourings, but that I'd...
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Greek Village Salad reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 28th July 2013)

Very nice salad, contains all the ingredients you'd expect from a Greek salad. Served with Patates Lemonata, plain fried fish and Bread Skordalia, a very...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 28th July 2013)

These were really nice! Unfortunately, though, they stuck to the baking dish and were already a bit dark by the time the 45 min were over. I'm not really...
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French-Italian Sandwich Bread reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Gluten-Free Baking Classics for the Bread Machine (reviewed 29th July 2013)

This is the first recipe I have made from this book using the author's Bread Flour Mix A. I was very happy with the results. Like you would expect from...
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Melon, Zucchini & Pancetta Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Cool & Fresh - 100 Succesfull Recipes (reviewed 29th July 2013)

This seemed like a surprising combination, but it worked quite well. Having a 100g package of pancetta, I made about a 2/3 recipe as dinner for two. No...
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Fried Green Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 29th July 2013)

These were very good on the BLT's from the same page and not bad by themselves. I like my way of frying them to eat as a side better though which is kinda...
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Blackberry Buttercream reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 29th July 2013)

This was great on the cupcakes from the same page but I only made a half recipe and it was more than enough to frost the cupcakes. I can't imagine using...
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Soba Bowls with Tea-Poached Salmon reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 30th July 2013)

This is a lovely recipe for poached salmon served on top of noodles and roasted broccoli and tossed with a sauce. I only made the salmon and sauce portions...
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Vegetable Korma reviewed by digifish_books

From: Masterchef Australia (reviewed 1st August 2013)

Cantaloupe Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 1st August 2013)

This soup was pretty and tasty good up to the point of adding the balsamic vinegar, which muddied the color and the taste. I might try this again and leave...
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One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd August 2013)

Roast Chicken with Cucumber and Tomato Salad in Pitta Pockets reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 2nd August 2013)

This is actually a bit difficult to rate, as neither of us really likes preserved lemons or tahini - and guess what sets this recipe apart from others?...
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Spicy Potato-Rice Risotto reviewed by Sovay

From: What's Cooking: Rice & Risotto (reviewed 3rd August 2013)

An excellent accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. I'm not sure it would stand alone as a main course, as suggested in the recipe - though perhaps...
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Butternut and nut butter soup reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 3rd August 2013)

Well-flavoured and substantial, and I liked the crunch provided by the little pieces of peanut in the peanut butter; in fact next time I would be tempted...
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Fried Rice with Corn and Peppers reviewed by Zosia

From: Japanese Farm Food (reviewed 3rd August 2013)

A very colourful and tasty variation of fried rice that’s made with this Japanese plain rice. Many of the ingredients are quite sweet so it needed a...
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Plain Rice reviewed by Zosia

From: Japanese Farm Food (reviewed 3rd August 2013)

Interesting method of cooking starchy short grain Japanese rice that doesn’t just involve rinsing the rice until the water runs clear before cooking...
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Chicken & Blueberry Pasta Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 3rd August 2013)

Sounded like an odd combination, but worked very well. A halfish recipe served two as a main course with salad. Easy to assemble. I used the liquid from...
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Banana, Nutella and Salted Pistachio Popsicles reviewed by friederike

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 3rd August 2013)

Nice, but not much more than the sum of it's ingredients: mashed banana, nutella and a hint of cinnamon (we didn't add the pistachios). Still, enjoyable...
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Loubieh (Green Beans In Tomato Sauce) reviewed by jenncc

From: The Middle Eastern Cookbook (reviewed 3rd August 2013)

This is the simplest Loubieh I have ever made and it came out delicious! It does call for you to simmer the green beans, however there is not very much...
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Tarragon Vinaigrette reviewed by friederike

From: Flavour First (reviewed 4th August 2013)

The garlic was overpowering; other than that it was nice. I didn't actually taste any tarragon (probably due to the garlic), but the others did. Served...
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Chicken Tinga reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Muy Bueno: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor (reviewed 5th August 2013)

I didn't follow the exact recipe, since I didn't have the chipotles in adobo, but I substituted some charred fresh jalapeños and used some smoked sea...
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White Bean & Ratatouille Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th August 2013)

This is a very nice way to use up summer's bounty -- it takes a while to make the sauteed ratatouille [link below] used in the gratin, but it can be made...
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Chicken Pie reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 30-Minute Meals (reviewed 5th August 2013)

Pork Chops and Gooseberry Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 6th August 2013)

The combination of gooseberries and pork turns out to be a very good one with a much brighter flavour than traditional apples and pork. This dish is very...
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Stone Fruit Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More (reviewed 7th August 2013)

This was came together quickly and satisfied my fruit-cornmeal craving. I love the crumble crunch and the cornmeal against the soft sweetness of the fruit....
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Fennel Seed Cured Trout reviewed by Sovay

From: Simply British (reviewed 7th August 2013)

Like gravadlax, but trout. It's lightly cured (24 hours only) so the trout does need to be fresh at the outset. I found the fennel seed a bit too strong...
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Duck Breast with Mint Peas reviewed by Sovay

From: Modern British Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 7th August 2013)

A quick and simple version of the classic duck with green peas, the peas being braised with lettuce and herbs and the duck quickly fried. Would be improved...
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Tourte Provencale reviewed by friederike

From: Regional French (Le Cordon Bleu) (reviewed 7th August 2013)

Very delicious and nicely flavoured, but the recipe could have been written better. I found that cooking all vegetables in one large pan was very hard...
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Banana Nut Bread reviewed by friederike

From: The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook: Over 1,250 of Our Best Recipes (Southern Living (Hardcover Oxmoor)) (reviewed 7th August 2013)

Very delicious, moist, nice in flavour. A bit on the fluffy side, while I would have preferred a dense cake, but I won't complain, finally a banana bread...
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