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Buttery Orange Cake with Almond Crumble reviewed by kateq

From: Robert Wemischner (reviewed 8th January 2014)

This is one good cake--the orange flavor is subtle, the streusel topping has great texture and is not overly sweet, and the yogurt gives the cake/tea bread...
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curried chicken and apple wraps reviewed by leene101

From: Giada's Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets (reviewed 9th January 2014)

lower in fat, no may yet very creamy.
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sweet potatoes with creamy tofu lime vinegrette reviewed by leene101

From: Giada's Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets (reviewed 9th January 2014)

love the dressing!
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Chicken Dim Sum, Coconut Buns, Cucumber Pickle & Hoi Sin Sauce reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 10th January 2014)

Cajun Steak, Smoky Baked Beans & Collard Greens reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 10th January 2014)

Have only made the smoky baked beans so far, they were delicious.
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Chicken Pasta, Herby 6-Veg Ragu reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 10th January 2014)

April Bloomfield's English Porridge reviewed by gatherings

From: food52 (reviewed 11th January 2014)

This is creamy with a bite from the steel oats.I'm going to try non fat milk next time.I but some apple raisin compote on the top,quite yummy.
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Italian Wedding Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 11th January 2014)

I made the broth portion of this recipe and served it with lentils meatballs I had made separately. It was a very tasty, quick weeknight meal. I used kale...
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Broccoli Mac and Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 13th January 2014)

Two of us ate this as a one-dish main, but the dish is suppose to serve four, so I expect it's supposed to be a side. - As a main, I will increase the...
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Fried Bologna and Egg reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's 5 in 5: 5 Fresh Ingredients + 5 Minutes = 120 Fantastic Dinners (reviewed 15th January 2014)

This was a really good bologna sandwich. I used Dukes mayonnaise since that's what I always have on hand and it just so happens there is a jar of Dukes...
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Split Pea Soup with Ham reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 16th January 2014)

I was in a mood for split pea soup, and this one sounded somewhat light and inviting. The peas needed more time to cook than instructed (despite an over-night...
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Caramelized Carrot Soup reviewed by kathisms

From: Modernist Cuisine at Home (reviewed 16th January 2014)

The soup is fantastic! I've made it twice and preferred it with the cores of the carrots intact, and with slightly less butter than they recommend. I...
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Kale, Clementine and Feta Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 18th January 2014)

A massaged kale salad with a lot of crunch and a zesty dressing. I made a few modifications to the recipe, and it turned out delicious! I omitted the avocado...
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Oatmeal with Olive Oil reviewed by southerncooker

From: Giada's Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets (reviewed 19th January 2014)

I don't like sweet oatmeal and usually just eat mine with a pinch of salt and sometimes a scrambled egg stirred in so I knew I had to try this. Love the...
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Oaty Anzac Biscuits reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 22nd January 2014)

West African Peanut Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 22nd January 2014)

I make this with spinach and up the amount of tomato. I puree it with an immersion blender and serve it with sriracha and sometimes a bit of thick yogurt...
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Croissants reviewed by awong098

From: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch -- Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods (reviewed 23rd January 2014)

This recipe was easy to follow and simple and resulted in success for my first-ever batch of croissants. Next time I might roll out the butter into a sheet...
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Buttery Polenta with Parmesan and Olive Oil-Fried Eggs reviewed by jenncc

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 23rd January 2014)

This is a rustic breakfast - easy components that come together nicely. The polenta is simple and unadorned, the parmesan it not overwhelming and the...
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Spaghetti with Cauliflower, Capers, and Lemon reviewed by kaye16

From: Better Homes & Gardens Recipes (reviewed 24th January 2014)

Curious is that my magazine clipping of this recipe is just titled Spaghetti with Cauliflower and Capers, without the lemon; it's the same recipe. Pretty...
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Bacon and Cheese Muffins reviewed by resahebler1

From: Southern Living 1989 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes) (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Okra with a Cashew Vinegar Sauce reviewed by resahebler1

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Super rich
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Red Rice reviewed by resahebler1

From: Southern Living Annual Recipes (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Easy and quick
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Salmon and Herbed Cheese Pinwheels reviewed by resahebler1

From: Meals in Minutes: Fast Appetizers: Quick, Easy & Delicious (reviewed 25th January 2014)

easy
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Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon reviewed by resahebler1

From: Meals in Minutes: Fast Appetizers: Quick, Easy & Delicious (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Italian Wedding Soup reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Kung Pao Tofu with Honey-Roasted Peanuts and Asparagus reviewed by resahebler1

From: Passionate Vegetarian (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Lots of work
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Sausages and rich onion gravy reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters Eat for Life: How to Love Food, Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good! (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Very pleasantly surprised by how well this turned out. The gravy had good flavour (though I may use slightly less ketchup next time for less of a tang)...
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Savoy Cabbage with Garlic and Juniper reviewed by friederike

From: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul (reviewed 26th January 2014)

Very nice. It was very fresh and crunchy, which wasn't quite what I had expected (but should have, if I had properly read and considered the recipe). It's...
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Risotto al tartufo bianco / Risotto with White Truffel reviewed by friederike

From: Tutto risotto: alles wat je wilt weten over dat bijzondere Italiaanse rijstgerecht (reviewed 26th January 2014)

A very nice, but also very sophisticated dish. It's indicated as an appetizer serving two; we had a small 15 g tinned winter truffle which was given to...
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Pork in Milk with Polenta Crust reviewed by friederike

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 26th January 2014)

The resulting dish was very, very nice, but the recipe was sometimes a little vague, especially in relation to the sauce. It didn't say anything about...
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Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta reviewed by redjanet

From: Tracey's Culinary Adventures (reviewed 26th January 2014)

Easy and flavourful pasta dish that invokes the tastes of one of my favourite Italian American restaurant dishes. Makes plenty and I'm looking forward...
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Spicy Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook (reviewed 26th January 2014)

These were crisp and tasty. The pecans were a nice touch but I will add a pinch more spice next time - cayenne or hot paprika.
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Meatball Stroganoff reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 27th January 2014)

A great pantry meal! I used super lean ground beef, panko, tamari instead of worchestershire, za'atar instead of thyme and chicken instead of beef stock...
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Toastbrot reviewed by friederike

From: Das Brotbackbuch: Grundlagen & Rezepte für ursprüngliches Brot (reviewed 28th January 2014)

Guest post by DH: In contrast to 100 Great Breads, this book contains a lot of tips, technique and background on baking bread. If anything, this book...
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New England Maple Syrup Bread reviewed by skdouglass

From: More Bread Machine Magic : More Than 140 New Recipes From the Authors of Bread Machine Magic for Use in All Types of Sizes of Bread Machines (reviewed 29th January 2014)

Cinnamon, cloves, maple syrup, and baking bread: you wish you were at my house right now. I'd make this recipe again purely to recreate the lovely smell....
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Pork Chops with Sage, Onion and Prosciutto reviewed by jenncc

From: The Herbfarm Cookbook (reviewed 29th January 2014)

Fast and easy recipe. The chops are seared then covered for a quick braise. The sauce was tasty and the chops tender. Served with sautéd mushrooms...
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Smoked Haddock and Leek Risotto reviewed by friederike

From: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul (reviewed 29th January 2014)

Very nice. Astonishing how such a non-typical combination of Italian risotto and Northern European smoked fish can work so well. We used a mix of smoked...
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Red Lentil Dhal with Coconut / Indiase Rode Linzen met Kokos reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 29th January 2014)

As often with curries, this wasn't a dish you'd enjoy for its good looks, but it was very delicious nonetheless. You will have to stir regularly to prevent...
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Marsala Chicken Stew reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 30th January 2014)

Tasty and pretty easy. I made the whole recipe and we ate about half for dinner (froze the rest), so the portion size is about right. The recipe is tagged...
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Candied Ginger reviewed by friederike

From: From Scratch (reviewed 31st January 2014)

I absolutely love (chocolate coated) candied ginger, and so does DH, so this was very obviously the first recipe I'd try from this book. The results were...
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Apple and Parsnip Soup reviewed by kathisms

From: Modernist Cuisine at Home (reviewed 1st February 2014)

Another great soup. I served this at a family function and got requests for the recipe. Made it exactly as written aside from using half the quantity of...
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Celeriac and cabbage with mustard mayo reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 1st February 2014)

The recipe is described as "A hybrid between a classic French rémoulade and coleslaw", and that is exactly what it is. And it works. I used my own standard...
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Simple chicken breasts, legs, and thighs reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 1st February 2014)

Very basic, but excellent: succulent meat, crispy skin. Also works with less than the amount of chicken she uses - I only had 4 legs, less than 2 pounds...
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Hello Dollies reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd February 2014)

Creole Veggie Rice and Beans reviewed by resahebler1

From: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 2nd February 2014)

Yummy, needs hot sauce and extra salt
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Sweet Potato Soup with Coriander and Blood Orange reviewed by lkloda

From: The First Mess (reviewed 4th February 2014)

Lamb Meatballs, Chop Salad & Harissa Yoghurt reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 6th February 2014)

Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Asparagus reviewed by kaye16

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th February 2014)

Pretty good stuff. I made a half recipe for two. - Used linguine since there was not enough fettuccine or tagliatelle in the house and I didn't have time...
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Crispy Mushroom, Spinach and Avocado Quesadillas reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 10th February 2014)

This is a great take on quesadillas. I added a can of black beans to the red onion and mushrooms, right before adding the spinach to make for a more substantial...
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Quesadillas reviewed by kfranzetta

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 10th February 2014)

I followed the technique of this recipe to cook corn tortillas with a beaten egg attached to one side. This recipe comes together very quickly and is very...
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Peanutella reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 10th February 2014)

I used this recipe as a guideline to make a chocolate/hazelnut spread. It is delicious!
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Ranch Style Beans reviewed by jenncc

From: Homesick Texan (reviewed 11th February 2014)

These are tasty! Doesn't quite fulfill my RS BEANS craving but I will be making them again. I actually think RS beans have a less concentrated flavor...
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Jalapeño Coleslaw reviewed by jenncc

From: This is a Cookbook: Recipes For Real Life (reviewed 11th February 2014)

This was a lot of flavor for very little effort! Tangy, spicy and refreshing, this went well with a Mexican fajita dinner. I did add cilantro just before...
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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa reviewed by jenncc

From: Truly Mexican: Essential Recipes and Techniques for Authentic Mexican Cooking (reviewed 11th February 2014)

This is a really bright, spicy salsa that is very easy to whip together. It does improve with a little time (an hour or so) and I did add about a tablespoon...
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Stir-Fried Pork in Black Bean Sauce reviewed by cadfael

From: Williams-Sonoma Collection: Asian (reviewed 12th February 2014)

I have been making this for years. I love the black bean sauce.
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Roasted cod with Parma ham and peppers reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 12th February 2014)

Very nice easy, healthy and flavourful dinner to make for a midweek meal. I used Frylight cooking spray instead of olive oil to cut down on the calories...
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Lean lamb hotpot reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 12th February 2014)

This is a very good, warming, hearty dish for a cold evening. I used fresh thyme and dried rosemary and there was lots of flavour. It smelled great while...
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Gianduja Gelato reviewed by friederike

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 13th February 2014)

Very nice, as usual! DH was slightly disappointed that the hazelnuts weren't very pronounced - after all, David Lebovitz gushes about "hazelnut heaven"...
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White Bean Soup with Bacon / Witte Bonen Soep met gerookte Spek reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 13th February 2014)

A very delicious soup - in fact, in terms of flavour this definitely merits a 4 star rating, but I had several issues with the recipe. First of all,...
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Pork Cooked in Milk with Bay Leaf and Cinnamon reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 13th February 2014)

This was very, very delicious - but I really wouldn't serve it to guests again, it just looked too much like a dish gone wrong! We cooked the milk until...
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 15th February 2014)

What's so nice about this is that everything goes right into the slow cooker--no sauteeing or browning on the stove. And it's really quite good. The...
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Sweet Potato cakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 18th February 2014)

I think Zosia has already written my review! I agree that the cook time/temp was off, and that the cakes paired perfectly with the sauce. Though I did...
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Moo-less Chocolate Pie reviewed by Michelle

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This would be perfect if it wasn't so rich. I've been experimenting but, it's always sweeter and richer than I'd like. Of course, it could be that we...
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Fried Rice With Tofu and Broccoli reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This is a great take on fried rice. I used broccolini in place of regular broccoli and added some sliced cremini mushrooms. I used short-grain brown rice,...
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Roasted Cauliflower Gratin With Tomatoes and Goat Cheese reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This is a fantastic cauliflower gratin. Roasted cauliflower is tossed with a nicely-spiced tomato and red onion sauce. Eggs beaten with goat cheese holds...
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Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Glaze reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th February 2014)

This bundt cake comes together quickly with common pantry ingredients. The batter is quite loose and I had my worries about it coming out of the pan intact....
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Sweet Potato Skordalia reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2014)

It's a nice, slightly unconventional version of the classic potato or bread skordalia, but a very successful one! It tasted really nice, I thought the...
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Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 21st February 2014)

This recipe is decadent, but very delicious! I used brown rice spaghetti, and it worked wonderfully. I will certainly make this one again.
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Lentil, Mushroom, and Sweet Potato Sheperd's Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 21st February 2014)

A tasty vegetarian dish with surprising ingredients. Do you tire of lentil dishes that are soggy? This recipe gets around that by including -- brace...
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Hungarian Beef Stew reviewed by jenncc

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

Nice hearty goulash that cooks in oven rather than stove top. This recipe skips the sear of the beef (which I do usually) and achieves most of it's flavor...
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Coconut Tea Bread reviewed by MangoStine

From: Warm Bread and Honey Cake: Home Baking from Around the World (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I soaked the dried coconut in Silk Coconut milk rather then water. The texture of this cake was perfect. Light and airy yet dense and filling at the...
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Turkey Mushroom Crepe Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: Crepes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook (Illustrated) (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I have only made this once and my Husband has been asking for me to make it again ever since. I have to say it was really delicious. The only drawback...
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Beautiful Zucchini Carbonara reviewed by MangoStine

From: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I make this a lot in the summer time. My husband was initially not going to eat it because he was freaked out on the raw egg yolk in the carbonara sauce....
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Butter Poached Shrimp with Grits reviewed by MangoStine

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Easy and delicious.
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Goulash Soup (Gulyasleves) reviewed by MangoStine

From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Salting the meat is the key to this recipe. I love dry brining because it really does make the beef fork tender. This is a very easy to make and flavorful...
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Sopa de Ajo "Casa Irene" (garlic soup) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

A clear and light garlic soup. Bread slices are browned in the garlic-olive oil mix, and later served with the soup. Bright flavor was excellent and...
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Ensalada Valenciana (Potato and Orange Salad) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

An unusual combination, but it works! When tasked with making a salad from this cookbook in February, I looked for a recipe that would not rely on tomatoes....
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Burnt Eggplant and Pomegranate Molasses reviewed by jenncc

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Loved the sharpness of the eggplant against the sweetness of the butternut squash. The sauce was very thick (more baba ghanoush than "sauce"), therefore...
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Miso Sweet Potato and Broccoli Bowl reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Finally got around to trying this one out, and it got a big thumbs up at my house. Simple and very tasty. In addition to the sweet potato and broccoli,...
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Bourbon-Laced Tipsy Chicken with Peaches reviewed by kateq

From: dori sanders country cooking (reviewed 26th February 2014)

This is a really good combination, but, as with other recipes in this book, it is under-spiced. I use chicken breasts, skinned and boned, and add more...
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Healthy Banana Almond Smoothie reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th February 2014)

This is a nice breakfast smoothie. Combine a frozen banana, almond milk, almond butter (I used homemade), flax seeds, and a little bit of honey for a...
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Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th February 2014)

Delicious but oh so rich! My first bite was pure heaven. The eggplant roasting instructions worked very well. I also roasted about 1/2 lb baby bella...
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Tagliolini con Gamberi e Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: The Top One Hundred Italian Dishes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

Nice, easy pasta dish. I made a half recipe using frozen cooked shrimp. Tagliolini looks to be "round" tagliatelle, whatever that might mean. I used my...
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Easy Coconut Shrimp Curry reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

A delicious and, as promised, easy curry. A four because the seasoning is really just a little too mild. I more than doubled the amount of curry powder...
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Couscous and Mograbiah with Oven-dried Tomatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2014)

I found this to be a flavorful and easy winter meal. I had garden tomatos roasted last September, and waiting for just this moment. I lucked into a bag...
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Better-For-You Banana Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 28th February 2014)

An easy sweet quick bread, a bit of yogurt keeps it light, and toasted walnuts provided a bit of bitter counterpoint. Only the smallest hint of cinnamon...
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Chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 28th February 2014)

Very nice comfort food. Unfortunately the chicken wasn't done by the time indicated; we've made the same experience with a chicken paella, so I guess it's...
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Arabic Bread (Khobz'Arabi) reviewed by jenncc

From: Man'oushe: Inside the Street Corner Lebanese Bakery (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This recipe made a very good pita (with potential for great pita). First of all I did not have bread flour so I had to use all purpose, not a huge deal...
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Citrus Chiffon Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This cake had a great texture and was easy to bake. I made the acommpanying citrus syrup on page 714. Cake kept well over several days and everytime I...
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Moroccan Mussels with Ras-el-Hanout and Harissa-Yoghurt / Marokkaanse mosselen met ras el hanout en harissa-yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 1st March 2014)

Nice dish. In the top half, you actually couldn't taste anything on the mussels, certainly not the ras-el-hanout; in the bottom half, you could, and I...
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Ruth's Pancakes reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

The butter flavor in these pancakes is very pronounced. Of course, seeing as how there is an ENTIRE STICK OF BUTTER in the batter that is to be expected....
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Baked French Toast reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

Easiest breakfast ever. I make it the night before then just pop it in the oven in the morning. A delicious way to use up stale bread. I love recipes...
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Swede Braised with Onion and Stock reviewed by Sovay

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Simple but good, and looks really inviting especially if (as I did) you include a carrot or two as well for a delightful orange-and-gold combination.
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Tanzanian Fish Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: The Ultimate Book of Fish & Shellfish: A Comprehensive Cooking Encyclopedia and Guide, Including 300 Fantastic Step-By-Step Recipes and Over 1500 Fabu (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

This is one of those books that's just a collection of recipes with no background info, so I'm not sure what's particularly Tanzanian about this dish but...
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Green Pea Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: Leon: Ingredients and Recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Quick and easy and tasted great, though perhaps a bit light for a main course. However I tried adding chicken as suggested (leftover cooked) which gave...
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Green Pepper and Tomato Stew reviewed by Sovay

From: Vegetarian Dishes Around the World: The Finest of Foreign Flavours (Essential Rose Elliot) (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Nice and simple, and a useful recipe for dealing with the green peppers I always have left over from the supermarket bargain bags. Went well with a left-over...
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Goat's Cheese Canneloni with Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by Sovay

From: Accidental Vegetarian (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Great flavours; I'd have liked a bit more sauce though it's clear from the intro that the sauce is supposed to be concentrated, so there won't be much. As...
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Vegan Sausage and Mushroom Etoufee reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 3rd March 2014)

This is a fun recipe to make for Mardi Gras. The recipe calls for 8 ounces of mushrooms and 14-16 ounces of vegan sausage. I used 12 ounces of vegan sausage...
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Hungarian Sweet Rolls reviewed by kateq

From: America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget (reviewed 4th March 2014)

These pastries resemble croissants, but are so different. They are crunchy but very light. They are best on the day they are made: half the dough can...
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Jasper White's Manhattan Clam Chowder reviewed by kateq

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 4th March 2014)

Absolutely super chowder. I have two qualifications: first, the clams should really be placed in a big pot of cold water with cornmeal scattered over...
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