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Celeriac Mash reviewed by friederike

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2016)

It was quite nice in taste, but the cooking time is totally off (it might have been right if the recipe hadn't specified that you need to cut the celeriac...
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Kind Bar Copycat (Blueberry Pecan) reviewed by jenncc

From: The Yummy Life (reviewed 30th January 2016)

These are pretty good and get close to the flavors and consistency of a Kind Bar. I did not have brown rice syrup or enough corn syrup so I used some...
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Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Noodle Bowl reviewed by BethNH

From: Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook) (reviewed 31st January 2016)

My 18 yo son asked if he could cook dinner and asked for suggestions. As he's not much of a cook, I pulled some easy cookbooks off the shelf. He chose...
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Spanish Tortilla reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 31st January 2016)

Very nice! I've made tortilla once before, years ago, and it didn't work out that well. It was different this time, it simply worked well. I did my best,...
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Vegetarian Collard Greens reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Broad Fork: Recipes for the Wide World of Vegetables and Fruits (reviewed 1st February 2016)

This was very good but we prefer our collards to have some pot liqueur in them. I loved the cutting technique of removing the stems then stacking and rolling...
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Carrots with Cilantro reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 1st February 2016)

Very easy and tasty. I made a half recipe for two. That was a good amount. But ... the cooking time for the carrots is way off. Cut in 1/3"-thick rounds,...
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Hot, Salty, and Sweet Pork Chops reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 1st February 2016)

Very good and easy. - I made a half recipe (2 pork chops) but used all the spices for the marinate. Was a bit more than needed, but didn't hurt. Marinated...
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Hazelnut Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th February 2016)

These are great but the cook time was too long in my oven - 8 minutes, then flip to broil for 3worked better. I made them gluten free using 1/4 cup coconut...
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Potatoes with Black Pepper reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2016)

Good way to serve potatoes. The potatoes are cooked early in the day or even the day before (doesn't everyone keep cooked potatoes in the fridge?) and...
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Sweet Potato and Chipotle Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 7th February 2016)

These are very soft and delicious. I made mine gluten free which made them a little fragile but I'm sure they would be perfect with all purpose. I do...
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Miso Black Sesame Caramel Corn reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th February 2016)

Pretty dang good snacking material. The caramel was difficult - it took me two tries - but the final product was very nice. I don't know why caramel...
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Beef Patties with Ketchup Gravy reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 9th February 2016)

Hubby and I liked these but son didn't. He doesn't care for meatloaf and said this tasted like meatloaf. I liked that it was made in the slow cooker so...
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Tea Eggs reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 9th February 2016)

This was a fun project. I've always wanted to try making these after seeing them on some show on TV. I only did half the amount of eggs but the full amount...
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Avocado and Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th February 2016)

Very tasty, but ... - I had what I thought were three smallish (Chiogga) beets, so made a half recipe. This was enough for four, so I expect the whole...
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Chicago Stuffed Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and more (reviewed 15th February 2016)

Very easy to work with, and comes together quickly but benefits from a 48 hour ferment in the fridge. 6/17/16 Made this again and it was great! I did...
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Deep-Dish Tomato Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and more (reviewed 15th February 2016)

This is a very simple sauce. In fact I was tempted to embellish it thinking it was "plain". But here is what I learned 1. It improves greatly overnight...
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Honey Dutch Baby reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 15th February 2016)

This was really good but I think it would have been even better had I had some fresh fruit to top it off when it came out of the oven. I did serve ours...
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Maple Nut Scones reviewed by jenncc

From: Decadent Gluten-Free Vegan Baking: Delicious, Gluten-, Egg- and Dairy-Free Treats and Sweets (reviewed 18th February 2016)

I adapted these a lot, but I'm confident the recipe as written would be great. I wanted to re-created a gluten free version of the Peppered Pear and Goat...
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Help With Hamburger reviewed by southerncooker

From: Farmhouse Rules: Simple, Seasonal Meals for the Whole Family (reviewed 19th February 2016)

While this was very good I've made a couple other versions of homemade hamburger helper that we enjoyed more. Quiet a few spices in this one and cheddar...
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Arctic Char with Soba Noodles, Pine Nuts, and Lemon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 22nd February 2016)

This recipe will produce a lovely meal in around 30 minutes! Cooked soba noodles are tossed with a pesto-like mix of pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice...
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Stove-top haddock with fennel seeds & basil reviewed by redjanet

From: Home Cooking Made Easy (reviewed 22nd February 2016)

A very simple and quick way of cooking haddock, which yielded a lot of flavour in the sauce. The minimal amount of chopping and prep made this an ideal...
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Quick brown sugar & spring onion chicken teriyaki reviewed by redjanet

From: Home Cooking Made Easy (reviewed 23rd February 2016)

After doing Nigella's version of this from Kitchen for the last few years, I stumbled across this recipe and decided to give it a go as it seemed ever-so-slightly...
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Mushroom Marsala Pasta Bake reviewed by kalamansi

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 25th February 2016)

Mocha Muffins with chocolate chip and pecans reviewed by BethNH

From: The Bon Appetit Cookbook: Fast Easy Fresh (reviewed 26th February 2016)

Simple muffin recipe (though aren't they all?) made with every day ingredients. I didn't include the pecans because my boys don't care for nuts. They...
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Wingless Buffalo Chicken Rolls reviewed by BethNH

From: Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook) (reviewed 26th February 2016)

My 18 year old son picked out this recipe to cook. It's basically ground chicken with spices rolled up in phyllo dough and baked. We found using the phyllo...
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Huevos rancheros reviewed by redjanet

From: Easy Meals (reviewed 28th February 2016)

The author suggests this can be eaten as a meal any time of the day, but for my husband and me it is great as a late Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. I...
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Tart Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 29th February 2016)

I made a double recipe of this tart dough for the Potato Pie with Comte Cheese from page 231. The dough didn't seem to want to come together at first and...
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Artichoke Dip reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Thug Kitchen Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers (reviewed 29th February 2016)

A very credibly veganized version of the spinach/artichoke dip. And with nutritional yeast subbed in for cheese, it's substantially lower in fat. The garlic...
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Sweet potato macaroni cheese reviewed by redjanet

From: Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food (reviewed 1st March 2016)

I'll admit straight away that although I like it, I am not generally the biggest fan of macaroni and cheese as I generally find it to be too heavy. That...
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Buckwheat Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 3rd March 2016)

Tasty and light. Enjoyed this version of buckwheat granola with minimal sweetener - banana and 2 T. maple syrup- and a good dose of nuts.. I used pecans,...
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BBQ Jus reviewed by southerncooker

From: Well, Shut My Mouth!: The Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Cookbook (reviewed 7th March 2016)

While this was good my family didn't enjoy the horseradish in it since they said it made it taste more like cocktail sauce than BBQ sauce. I enjoyed it...
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Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 12th March 2016)

While we liked this very much we all enjoyed her version of cream cheese baked spaghetti even better. Hubby even asked if that was what I was making when...
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Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 14th March 2016)

A very nice muffins with good texture despite the lack of gluten. Rather than using a gluten free mix I used rice flour along with the buckwheat and almond...
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Shrimp in Green Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 14th March 2016)

Good stuff, easy. A Bittman recipe. - Used about 1/3 flat parsley, the rest curly parsley, because that's what I had. - Used shallots instead of scallions,...
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Za'atar roasted Carrots with Labne reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 15th March 2016)

While this was very good it might have been even better had I remembered to top it with the Greek Yogurt drizzled with olive oil and pepper. It said you...
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Mashed Potatoes Anna reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 20th March 2016)

Good, but a bit runny maybe. A smidge less milk might be better. Very tasty though.
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Haricots Verts with Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 20th March 2016)

Thanks to donnakay for the heads up on the incorrect salt amount. (And I am impressed that anyone would make this salad for a midnight snack!) We liked...
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Delicious Black Bean Burritos reviewed by friederike

From: All Recipes (reviewed 20th March 2016)

Very easy and quite nice. We made them twice, once with kidney beans and once with black beans (both canned), and to be honest, I didn't really taste a...
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Sweet and Sour Vegetable Escabeche reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 21st March 2016)

While we enjoyed these we thought the olive oil was a little excessive. If I made these again I'd use a little less. Loved the mushrooms in this though....
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Mexican Rice reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 21st March 2016)

While this was very good it tasted like it was missing something. I think it needed a bit more tomatoes and spice. I did omit the cheese and maybe that...
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Sesame beef and broccoli stir-fry with a honey soy sauce and ginger and chilli rice reviewed by redjanet

From: How to Be a Better Cook (reviewed 23rd March 2016)

This is healthy and tasty and does not take a long time to cook, making it good for a weeknight. I did find getting the timings between the two pans on...
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Pepperoni Pizza Bread reviewed by tignor

From: Gold Medal (reviewed 26th March 2016)

I've made this before, and remember my ex-husband and I devouring this whole from the bread machine. Some 20 years ago, I bet. Looking in the fridge yesterday,...
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Lighter Lemon Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 27th March 2016)

Tangy and sweet! I thought this recipe was simple and delicious. The crunch of cornmeal in the crust is a nice change from the usual shortbread and it...
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Herb pie reviewed by Barbara

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 27th March 2016)

This is not really a review of Ottolenghi's recipe, but of my rif on it. I substituted cavallo nero (palm kale) for the chard, used hard goat cheese instead...
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Pineapple-Coconut Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Well, Shut My Mouth!: The Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2016)

While this was good it wasn't as good as the one from the Sweet Potato Restaurant that the ladies brought to the event I went to. I had to bake it about...
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Chicken with Walnut Sauce (Satsivi) reviewed by kateq

From: Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook (reviewed 29th March 2016)

This may be Russian heresy, but I liked this better warm than cold. When I first made it, I was really hungry and couldn't wait--so I had some of the sauce...
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Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Well, Shut My Mouth!: The Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Cookbook (reviewed 30th March 2016)

While this was very good I've had a few other versions I like a little better. This one had a little too much garlic powder for my tastes. Still it was...
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Zoervleisj / Sauerbraten reviewed by friederike

From: Holländisch kochen: Gerichte und ihre Geschichte (reviewed 30th March 2016)

Very nice! It was a bit of a pity that the instructions were scarse - I didn't know if I had to chop the gingerbread into pieces before adding it, if only...
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Bananas Foster reviewed by hipcook

From: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 31st March 2016)

I am truly shocked at how easy this classic dish is. My caramel technique needs work, and this dish comes together fast so mise en place is essential,...
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Hunter's chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: The Slimming Foodie (reviewed 2nd April 2016)

Easy to make and went well with a salad and new potatoes, though most vegetables would go well with this. I found the sauce slightly too sweet and will...
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Roasted Chicken Legs with Smoked Paprika, Blood Orange, and Ginger reviewed by BethNH

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 2nd April 2016)

This dish has so many ingredients in it to add flavor to the chicken. Unfortunately, although the chicken was very good, none of the flavors stood out...
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Parmesan Meat Loaf reviewed by kaye16

From: Mike Roy's Crock Cookery (reviewed 8th April 2016)

This is the recipe where I learned that meat loaf cooks up really well in the crockpot. It's a good recipe, but I expect you could your regular recipe...
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Braised Endive in Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 11th April 2016)

This was my first time having cooked endive. It was quiet good. Belgium endive is hard to find here and I'd been looking for some for a recipe I wanted...
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Creamy Parmesan Skillet Eggs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 12th April 2016)

This was very good. I made a half recipe for my breakfast. I don't think I cooked the cream mixture enough before adding in my eggs since by the time my...
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Dump and Done Ramen Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 12th April 2016)

I really liked this but not as good as the Chinese Chicken Salad that uses toasted ramen. Some of the noodles in this one got mushy soggy. Does have a...
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Eggplant and Yogurt Spread reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 16th April 2016)

Had a surplus of eggplants in the fridge, so tried this recipe to use up one of them. Mine was small, but only about 2/3 the size asked, so I cut back...
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Pimento Cheese Macaroni Souffle reviewed by southerncooker

From: Soul Food Odyssey (reviewed 18th April 2016)

While this was very good we're not big fans of eggs in our mac and cheese. Did enjoy the pimentos though but son liked nothing about it. Daughter enjoyed...
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coconut rice with Brussels sprouts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 19th April 2016)

This is a versatile rice bowl recipe that tasted perfect on a cool early spring day. Brown rice is cooked in coconut milk (in the future I would just...
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Red Lentil and Cauliflower Tomato Pulao reviewed by kaye16

From: Lisa's Kitchen (reviewed 19th April 2016)

Very tasty. We really enjoyed this. It's easy to assemble, and except for the cauliflower, it's stuff I mostly have on hand. With red lentils, rice, cauliflower,...
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Potato and Leek Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 22nd April 2016)

Very, very nice in taste, BUT: - we made half a recipe as a side dish for the two of us (three including baby, but normally that doesn't really matter),...
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Busty Yogurt Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Southern Biscuits (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Loved the tangy flavor from the yogurt! The texture was good and they got nice a crisp around the edges but didn't "triple in size" unfortunately.
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Vanilla Cheesecakes with Fresh Strawberry Compote reviewed by southerncooker

From: Le French Oven (reviewed 25th April 2016)

We enjoyed these very much but some of the family missed having a crust. The compote was super sweet but worked well when eaten with the cake and a fresh...
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Pecans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Good broccoli salad that you can make ahead and store in fridge. I used a Fuji apple instead of red delicious and I couldn't find smoked cheddar. Had planned...
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Seviyan ki Kheer--Vermicelli Pudding reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Think I may have nailed this finally after trying the recipe multiple times. The trick is to use her timings for the cooking exactly. It will still be...
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Waffled Falafel reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th April 2016)

Flavors were good and it definitely fulfilled my falafel cravings without the messy frying. The only trouble was getting the waffles to hold together....
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Cheesy Cheeseless Scrambled Eggs with Burst Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 30th April 2016)

I normally only enjoy soft scrambled eggs. Well these are far from soft scrambled since you stir them for 12 to 14 minutes. It seems to work with the cream...
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Garlic-Roasted Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 30th April 2016)

While this bacon was very good with the eggs and burst tomatoes from page 16 it does leave you with morning garlic breath.
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Il Buco-Style Kale Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 2nd May 2016)

Daughter loved this one but I thought it a bit on the tart side. I did enjoy it though as long as I got a bite with one of the homemade croutons. Couldn't...
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Spicy Italian Sausage Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 2nd May 2016)

While this was very good we thought the sausage a bit over powering. It calls for half ground beef and half spicy Italian sausage. I couldn't find the...
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Almond Macaroons reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 10th May 2016)

These are very good but would be so much easier to make if the amount of almonds were by weight rather than volume. And one tablespoon of dough makes...
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Banana Pudding Filled Cupcakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 11th May 2016)

While these were very good didn't enjoy them as much as I do banana pudding. They were hard to eat but still delicious.
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Garlic & Ginger Green Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 15th May 2016)

Crunchy, sharp-flavored, and vinegary - these are a perfect complement to a meat-heavy meal.
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Flaky, Buttery Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 18th May 2016)

To be fair I have to give this 4 stars - I did not have all the proper ingredients and though they did come out good they were not as tasty as some other...
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Breaded Sautéed Cauliflower reviewed by friederike

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

Very similar but quite a bit nicer than the sautéed (or boiled?) cauliflower with a layer of breadcrumbs that I used to eat as a kid. Unfortunately, quite...
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No-fuss Shepherd's Pie reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

We used beef mince instead of lamb (does that make it a Milkmaid's Pie?), and about 2/3 of a can of tomatoes, as I had run out of tomato concentrate. We...
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Noodle Salad with Chicken and Chili-Scallion Oil reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd May 2016)

I am giving this one an extra star which I am sure it would garner if I had followed the recipe. I was short on several things and messed up the sauce...
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Hominy Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 28th May 2016)

These were soft, delicious and perfect for tacos. Definitely a more corn forward flavor and more pliable than my regular corn tortillas. Minus one star...
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Basic Bulgogi reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 30th May 2016)

This was delicious, if not a tiny bit salty (even without salting the meat just before cooking). The recipe calls for marinating up to 8 hours, but that...
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Yukon Gold Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

Made for Mother's Day brunch and they were DELICIOUS! I took off a star because I had to add a lot of flour (well over a cup!) to make a workable dough....
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Fettuccine with Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Beard on Pasta (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

I'm not sure why zucchini got singled out for the titles, since there are also red bell peppers and tomatoes. Whatever, it was good. - Fresh pasta (my...
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Strawberry Basil Soda reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 4th June 2016)

This was a nice refreshing drink and a great way to use up some not quite in season strawberries. I don't use the full 2 tablespoons per glass and find...
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Beet Salad with Greens and Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 6th June 2016)

Roast the beets, marinate in a vinaigrette, toast nuts, sautee the greens very lightly (to wilting), and assemble with goat cheese. Very simple and delicious....
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Perfect Granola reviewed by Barbara

From: How to cook the perfect ... Felicity Cloake (Guardian) (reviewed 6th June 2016)

This is great granola, but too sweet. I also found the coconut flakes toasted too much, so I've made the following adaptations: Use 75 ml of honey instead...
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Chicken with Apricots, Chickpeas and Sweet Potato / Abrikozenkip met kikkererwten en zoete aardappel reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 16th June 2016)

It was quite nice, but it wasn't at all what was in the recipe. I forgot to buy sweet potatoes, so I simply omitted those; the dried apricots smelled off,...
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Swedish Pancakes with Blackberry Vanilla Jam reviewed by southerncooker

From: Honest Cooking (reviewed 27th June 2016)

I picked the berries late yesterday evening after I got home from work and made the jam at 3 AM this morning so it could chill before making the pancakes....
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Spicy Pan-Fried Cod reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 30th June 2016)

Made a half recipe with lieu noir, which seems to be a distant cod relative. Pretty good and easy (and fast) enough to make. The instructions have mix...
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Insalata di Tonno e Patate -- Tuna & Potato Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: A Table in Tuscany (reviewed 1st July 2016)

A very nice salad. I served it on a lettuce-lined plate. The whole recipe, which should serve four, was a nice meal for two. Four only as a side or starter...
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Shrimp with Curry Leaves and Fenugreek reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Very tasty recipe, and fast. Made half recipe, with half of most spice, but a whole red chile. The result was not challenging. Served with Jeera Rice.
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Jeera Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Very good rice. This may become my standard rice dish. Half recipe was a generous serving for two.
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Roasted Pepper Relish with Olives, Capers, and Rosemary reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart (reviewed 6th July 2016)

I used this for some Seared Fish Steaks (swordfish) and we quite liked it. The recipe doesn't say, but I chopped my rosemary leaves pretty small, since...
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Tamarind and Date Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 8th July 2016)

Easy and really yummy. I tasted at some point and added more tamarind, since I thought more of that nice sour taste was needed to balance the sweet of...
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Coconut Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 8th July 2016)

Pretty good, and good for using up that extra bit of coconut milk leftover from another course.
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Tex-Mex Mole reviewed by jenncc

From: The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos (reviewed 9th July 2016)

This by no means stands up to REAL mole, made with five times the ingredients and a bigger time commitment. However this made a fine gravy for my chicken...
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Vanilla Peanut Butter Chunk and Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Edible Perspective (reviewed 10th July 2016)

This is a delicious coconut milk based ice cream. I followed this recipe closely but used a different technique in the layering of the ice cream, chunks...
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Yogurt Panna Cotta with Walnuts and Honey reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th July 2016)

Really enjoyed this topped with walnuts, strawberries and a little honey. The texture was smooth and light. Repeated for breakfast with granola and berries.
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Szechwan Carrot Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th July 2016)

Delicious! I did use a salted/less sweet peanut butter, a bit more ginger and swapped the milk with coconut milk.
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Cilantro Chutney Chicken (Lilli Chatni Anna Murghi Kari) reviewed by kateq

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 18th July 2016)

I thought this was very good--but I think sawdust covered with this Chutney would probably be delicious. I was sorry that I followed instructions and...
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Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd July 2016)

Really good sandwiches that travel well. Add some basil leaves to make it even better. I use roasted red peppers from a jar.
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Mango Cinnamon Crisp reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd July 2016)

I went to make this, thinking I'd defrosted most of a sack of frozen mango slices. Turns out it was something else, but I did have a small number of slices...
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Kashmiri Lamb Chops reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Cooked these under the broiler. Delicious. They'd probably be good on the grilled on the barbecue too.
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