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Fish Mollee reviewed by kaye16

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

Quite good and very easy to make. Used cod. (Shrimp can also be used used.) N.B.: There is an error in the ingredient list, which says only "4 fresh green...
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Broccoli Sabzi reviewed by kaye16

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

Good. I covered the broc while it was cooking and finally added a bit of water for the last minutes to help the broccoli cook it since the pan seemed a...
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Chettinad Chicken reviewed by kaye16

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

Very good. Onions and chicken thigh meat in a tasty sauce. Next time I'll coarsely chop the garlic cloves instead of just crushing them as instructed.
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Godfather Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 25th July 2016)

This was an easy week night meal. Browned ground beef added to cooked egg noodles, spaghetti sauce, cream cheese, and sour cream. Toss in a baking dish...
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Mutter Paneer reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 25th July 2016)

(I'm unsure if this is meant as a main or a side. I served a full recipe as a main, over plain rice. Two of us could eat it all. It would have served three...
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Onion Bhajiyas reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

The major problem with this recipe is that it calls for too much salt. That 2 tsps should probably be 1/2 or maybe 3/4 tsps. (I reduced to 1 tsp and they...
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Bombay Chicken Masala reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

Good stuff. Easy.
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Tomato Fish Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

Easy and tasty.
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Sour Cream and Yoghurt Dressing / Rahm-Joghurt-Dressing reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Very nice dressing that goes well with butterhead lettuce. The only caveat is that it produces a lot of dressing, and you won't need that much, unless...
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Lamb Kebabs reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Good stuff. I did mince the garlic cloves, rather than crush them. Rather than baking meatballs, I made patties and we bbq'd them.
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Peach Cobbler reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Together: Recipes and Recollections (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Very yummy. - No bourbon in house; I used brandy instead. (Pineau might have been nice.) - Only 1/4cup sugar for the filling. - We got six piggy servings...
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Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs reviewed by hipcook

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 31st July 2016)

I used this as a marinade for beef, and it was a big hit. I agree with kaye16; it's a little too salty. (I fixed it by adding yogurt and lemon but next...
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Flaked Almond Tuna Salad reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 3rd August 2016)

This turned out pretty well. I didn't have kelp granules, so I added dulse flakes. It tasted good, I don't know that it lent a fishy taste. I should try...
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Spicy Fig Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 4th August 2016)

Nice bread, but missing, I think, eggs--I added two and can't imagine how the bread would be without them. Makes enough for a nice fat loaf and two mini...
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Salmon with Lime-Hoisin Glaze with Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 4th August 2016)

Actually, 5 from me and 4 from DH. The salmon and glaze (of hoisin, lime juice, and grated garlic) are easy and terrific. Very tasty. For the salad,...
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Butterscotch Brownies reviewed by jenncc

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

These are DECADENT! Gooey and delicious with brown sugar and butter toasted pecans. I did not have a 9-inch pan so made them in my 8-inch and added 10...
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Nana's Hoop Cheese Mac & Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2016)

While this was very good and we love hoop cheese the cheese didn't melt good. Maybe it was because I got sharp cheddar hoop cheese which is what they had...
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Banjo Pickers – The sandwich that’ll make you sing! reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 8th August 2016)

We enjoyed this one. Kinda like a reuben in a way. I used smoked sausage instead of keilbasa and the option of jalapenos instead of banana peppers. Also...
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Stuffed Cheeseburger Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2016)

These were very good I made them for our supper. Uses Parker House style frozen rolls. Pickles, ketchup, mustard, cheddar cheese and browned hamburger...
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King's Hawaiian Bread (Copycat) reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 9th August 2016)

As many of the reviews on the site state, this is not as sweet as King's Hawaiian which is probably why I decided to try it. I was looking for a "canvas"...
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Basic White Wine Marinade for Chicken and Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Very good marinade. I couldn't get mine to ignite to burn off alcohol. Oh well.
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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon-Tarragon Butter Baste reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Very good chicken. Good instructions for the grilling. As suggested, marinated the chicken first with Basic White Wine Marinade for Chicken and Fish.
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Cucumber Salad, North Indian Style reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Easy to make, a nice salad, a bit different from your usually cucumber salad, with a "dressing" of S&P, lemon juice, cayenne, and chopped mint.
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A Two-Egg Masala Omelette reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 9th August 2016)

An omelette with Indian flavors (black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, shallots, tomatoes, cayenne, and cilantro). Can hardly go wrong.
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Blondies for Two reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 12th August 2016)

Not quit as rich and gooey as other blondie recipes and they were a bit thinner than the CI recipe or Homesick Texan. These were made to go into a batch...
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Cilantro Chutney (Lilli Chutney) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I've made this chutney using roasted unsalted peanuts and another time with some ground almonds that needed using up. I've also used lime juice instead...
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Slow-Cooked Red Pepper and Paneer Curry (Karahi Paneer) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

This is the Indian cousin of piperade, that Basque dish of stewed peppers. It's an easy dish to make, except for frying the paneer. This never seems to...
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Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Curry (Ringra Tametar nu Shaak) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I usually turn to bhaigan bharta for an Indian eggplant recipe, but this has now gone into regular rotation because it is delicious and does not require...
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The Perfect Masala Chai reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I'm getting addicted to a cup or two of chai in the evening as a result of this recipe. I have adapted ithe masala a bit by adding nutmeg to the spice...
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Chai Masala Spice Mix (Chai nu Masalo) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I have adapted ithe masala a bit by adding nutmeg to the spice mix, but since apparently every Indian family has its own preferred mix, this seems perfectly...
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Carne Con Chili reviewed by jenncc

From: The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos (reviewed 14th August 2016)

This was great with a few tweaks: I toasted and rehydrated my anchos in very hot water for about 30 minutes, then chopped before adding to sauce. After...
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Classic Sesame Noodles with Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 14th August 2016)

This was a pretty good, fairly quick meal. We liked and will likely repeat. - I used about 7oz of WW spaghetti with most of the veggie and a bit short...
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Mexican Layer Dip reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pioneer Woman (reviewed 15th August 2016)

I used this as a guide for a much smaller portion of dip. It was tasty and reminiscent of the 7 layer dip I love. I made my own charro beans and mixed...
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Chef John's Homemade Croutons reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 20th August 2016)

Simple and tasty.
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Curried Chicken with Mango Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 27th August 2016)

Very good, quick main course and salad. - I marinated by thighs for a while in the yogurt mixture, but that wasn't asked for. - I used curry powder because...
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Cinnamon-Honey Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 29th August 2016)

This makes a tasty small batch of granola. Comes together quickly and with very few ingredients. That said, I think it would be easier to incorporate...
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Zucchini Onion Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 29th August 2016)

Shades of the 70s! This is a bisquik pie thing. Haven't made one of these in ages and ages. Still good nevertheless. This is a nice wayf to use up some...
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 30th August 2016)

I made these as full-sized muffins and the results were lovely--tender, moist muffins, not overly sweet. If I didn't tell people they contained zucchini,...
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Hot and Sour Soba Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 2nd September 2016)

DH liked this a lot. I served this as a main course with some cooked shrimp added, more or less a whole recipe for two. Quite tasty, easy and fast to assemble. -...
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Salsa de Salciccie - Sausage Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: A Table in Tuscany (reviewed 6th September 2016)

Nice sauce, easy to make, simple ingredients. - Used my last bit of Hazan's Homemade Sausage from the freezer. It was 8oz, so I made about a 2/3 recipe....
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Butter-Poached Shrimp with Grits reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 25th September 2016)

This was good—how could it not be with the huge amount of butter (one cup for four servings)—but not extraordinary. I'm not sure that just sautéing...
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Peach Melba Cake with Raspberry Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 27th September 2016)

Made just the frosting which was light and delicious with good raspberry flavor. This is a whipped cream frosting and cannot withstand much time out of...
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Stuffed Pizza reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th September 2016)

This is a very good recipe for a typical Chicago Style Stuffed Pizza. I strayed from the recipe only with my fillings - no spinach, added pepperoni and...
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Sichuan Pork Ragu reviewed by BethNH

From: Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes (reviewed 30th September 2016)

I cooked this on at night after a longish day at work when I didn't particularly care to cook dinner. It was very simple to pull together and was very...
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Kung Pao Shrimp reviewed by BethNH

From: Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes (reviewed 30th September 2016)

This dish has a very typical sauce made with soy sauce, black vinegar, rice wine and a few other ingredients poured over stir fried shrimp, peppers and...
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Sausage Meatballs and Spaghetti reviewed by hipcook

From: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 2nd October 2016)

Terrific meatballs. I'll definitely be using the technique of mixing panade with meat in the food processor, not by hand. These seemed to pay off my labor...
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Spaghetti Squash Amore reviewed by southerncooker

From: Family Circle (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Made this for daughter and I for lunch one day. We both love spaghetti squash. Very good and satisfying lunch.
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A Sandwich Straight from Heaven reviewed by southerncooker

From: Garden and Gun (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

This was very good and easy to make. It's kinda like a glorified sloppy Joe. Son is not a big sloppy Joe fan but he enjoyed this sandwich.
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Beef with Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Mr Food Test Kitchen Everyday Diabetic Recipes (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Easy, cheap, healthy dish. Made with lean ground beef, Ramen noodles, and few other ingredients. Very good. Family enjoyed.
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Barbecue Chicken Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

My daughter and son in law love this casserole so I decided to make it for hubby, son and I. While I enjoyed it very much son and hubby didn't like it.
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Grilled Sugar Steak reviewed by hipcook

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th October 2016)

Steaks are dry-brined with a mixture of 4 parts sugar to 3 parts salt. Fun technique and one I'll be using again. Note to self: the amounts of rub listed...
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Apple Crisp/Blueberry Crisp reviewed by kaye16

From: Beat This! Cookbook (reviewed 4th October 2016)

I had frozen raspberries to use up, so I made this with half and half raspberries and apples. Cut the sugar to 1/2 cup (rather than 2/3 cup). We will...
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Garlic-Roasted Salmon reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 5th October 2016)

This is really good for little effort. - I "minced" both garlic and ginger by grating on my microplane. - I sprayed my salmon bits with olive oil, rubbed...
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Sicilian Swordfish Stew reviewed by kaye16

From: Braises and Stews: Everyday Slow-Cooked Recipes (reviewed 6th June 2018)

This would be a 5 if the recipe had been written a bit better. I had 385g swordfish, less that half of what was required. I used that to make more or...
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Spicy Cumin Lamb Skewers reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 7th October 2016)

Great fusion of Middle Eastern and Asian flavors. I marinated mine for about 6 hours. The meat came out tender and flavorful. Served with Middle Eastern...
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Chai cookies reviewed by Kestrel

From: Land O'Lakes (reviewed 9th October 2016)

I like a lot of the cookie recipes on this site. These ones are good, easy to make, crispy cookies. The recipe calls for chai latte mix which I did use,...
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Moroccan Missile reviewed by kaye16

From: Wraps: Easy Recipes for Handheld Meals (reviewed 10th October 2016)

4.5? Very tasty. I made a half recipe, which generously fed two. (Probably I had too much couscous; I didn't pay much attention to that.) I had no flour...
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Vindaloo Lounge reviewed by kaye16

From: Wraps: Easy Recipes for Handheld Meals (reviewed 10th October 2016)

We really like this one; I've made it several times. It's easy, fast, nicely spicy. Don't add salt till the end, since it depends on the vindaloo sauce...
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Taj Mahal reviewed by kaye16

From: Wraps: Easy Recipes for Handheld Meals (reviewed 10th October 2016)

Very good. The lamb should be cut quite small, or you could use coarsely ground meat.
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Homemade Peanut Butter reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 15th October 2016)

This came out great. I followed the procedure outlined but added vanilla bean paste and spices. Texture was smooth and creamy and flavor is whatever...
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Everyday Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 15th October 2016)

This is a good "everyday" granola - easy to throw together, not too sweet and stays crisp in milk. This is not a clumpy granola which is usually my preference...
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Smooth and Creamy Polenta reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 16th October 2016)

Not a "shortcut" polenta recipe, but includes some nice suggestions, like soaking the polenta ahead of time for quicker cooking, as well as how to create...
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Nigella's flourless chocolate orange cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 24th October 2016)

A good tasting and very moist cake. You have to boil the oranges for a couple of hours so start early. The result is a dense almost brownie like cake with...
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Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day (reviewed 25th October 2016)

These have "Excellent" potential. My dough was a little wet/short on flour. Nevertheless flavor was great and the texture was wonderful. I added about...
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Gluten Free Dutch Baby reviewed by jenncc

From: Gluten-Free On A Shoestring (reviewed 27th October 2016)

This recipe is a great base for a sweet or savory Dutch Baby. It puffs just like a regular D.B. would and it produces the same lovely custard like texture....
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Double Fudge Brownies reviewed by kalamansi

From: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains (reviewed 31st October 2016)

Red Lentil Coconut Curry reviewed by kalamansi

From: Simply in Season: Tenth Anniversary Edition (World Community Cookbook) (reviewed 31st October 2016)

Homemade Chocolate Syrup reviewed by kalamansi

From: The Best Homemade Kids' Lunches on the Planet: Make Lunches Your Kids Will Love with More Than 200 Deliciously Nutritious Meal Ideas (reviewed 31st October 2016)

I was in search of a chocolate milk mix or syrup after Hershey discontinued their chocolate milk mix. (I still miss having that sugary chocolate sludge...
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Chocolate Orange Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Muffins (reviewed 5th November 2016)

I subbed some cocoa for some of the flour and added a touch of cinnamon so the flavor became almost like a Mexican Chocolate Orange muffin. I also went...
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Gluten Free Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 7th November 2016)

I wanted larger cookies so I had a yield of 6. I made two batches--one as written, one subbing some cocoa for almond flour. I topped each cookie with...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Flavor Flours: A New Way to Bake with Teff, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Other Whole & Ancient Grains, Nuts & Non-Wheat Flours (reviewed 8th November 2016)

These were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Not exactly as chewy as I like but the flavor and texture was pretty good. I made 1/2 the dough...
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Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 9th November 2016)

This was delicious! Loved the savory bite of the cheddar with the sweet/tart apples (I used Granny Smith and Honey Crisp). Like others I added my favorite...
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Apple and Tart Cherry Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 9th November 2016)

I loved the crust - LOVED it. The pie was pretty darn good, however mine needed a bit more sweetness - perhaps a sweeter apple would resolve this? I think...
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Za'atar Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Soframiz: Vibrant Middle Eastern Recipes from Sofra Bakery and Cafe (reviewed 13th November 2016)

Nice, straightforward, simple to do. The recipe yields 6 breads--I thought they were a little large; next time I think I'd make 8 or 9 breads. While...
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Greek Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 17th November 2016)

Pretty good stuff as I made it... - The recipe says it serves four. Two of us ate more-or-less the whole thing; might have served three with a salad. -...
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Wild Rice and Dried Xoconostle Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Rancho Gordo (reviewed 17th November 2016)

This was a simple dish with a powerful punch of flavor! I used Rancho Gordo's Pineapple Vinegar, but any fruity vinegar will do. It has sweet/tanginess...
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Sourdough Waffles reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 17th November 2016)

Nice way to use up some sourdough discard. Crisp on the outside with a soft interior and a nice tang. I mashed a banana into part of the batter along...
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Rise and Shine Blueberry Muffins reviewed by jenncc

From: Comfort and Joy: Cooking for Two (reviewed 26th November 2016)

I strayed a little from this recipe but I'm sure they would be just as good as written. First, I made them gluten free using my favorite the gf flour...
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German Apple Custard Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Pie It Forward: Pies, Tarts, Tortes, Galettes, and Other Pastries Reinvented (reviewed 27th November 2016)

Wonderful tart! This was a very nice change from my usual apple desserts. The base is a delicious shortbread cookie crust, the custard comes together...
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Cornmeal Pie Pastry reviewed by jenncc

From: Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie (reviewed 30th November 2016)

This was a nice change from a regular crust. It reminded me of a cornmeal cookie. I par baked this just a couple minutes too long waiting for it to brown,...
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Gluten-Free Streusel Apple Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: A Year of Pies: A Seasonal Tour of Home Baked Pies (reviewed 30th November 2016)

This review is for the filling and topping only. These two components would garner 5 stars but the topping had way too much butter. I added 1 tablespoon...
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Braise with Beans and Sausage / Stoofpot met bonen en worst reviewed by friederike

From: Marie Claire Comfort (reviewed 1st December 2016)

Very, very easy, and quite delicious for such an easy meal. We only had one problem: I used dried beans (I think cannellini beans), soaked them overnight,...
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Creamy Leek and Broccoli Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: Brassicas: Cooking the World's Healthiest Vegetables: Kale, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and More (reviewed 3rd December 2016)

This is a deliciously creamy soup without added dairy. It is hearty but not heavy, and the recipe gets maximum flavor out of just a few ingredients. ...
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Lemon Blueberry Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Chocolate and Carrots (reviewed 4th December 2016)

This is a light and crispy granola. The binder and flavor in this recipe is from a "fruit mash" made with apple, lemon zest and juice, and dried blueberries....
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Beef and Bean Chili reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2016)

Riffed off this recipe for a turkey chili with beans. Used fresh tomatoes and pintos but otherwise stayed true to the recipe. Hearty and slightly spicy.
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Oven-Roasted Chicken Tikka reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 5th June 2018)

The result is a 5, only downgrading because of poor instructions. This is yet another recipe where Sodha has you preheat the oven then marinate something...
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Amaretti reviewed by jenncc

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 7th December 2016)

These are very tasty with just the right amount of crunch and chew. Quick and easy recipe. I cooked mine about 18-20 minutes to retain the chewy interior....
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Molasses Spice Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Flavor Flours: A New Way to Bake with Teff, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Other Whole & Ancient Grains, Nuts & Non-Wheat Flours (reviewed 9th December 2016)

This is a variation of the authors Classic Ginger cookie (I originally wrote my review there). I loved the dough - spicy and fairly easy to work with...
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Minestrone reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 19th December 2016)

My MIL actually made this soup in my absence, but apparently it was really good. Edited 3 January 2017: We made this dish again. Actually, I had somehow...
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Sugar Cookie Icing reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 24th December 2016)

This makes for a beautiful cookie - glossy and hardens just enough. I did need an additional teaspoon of milk to make mine spreadable/pipe smoothly.
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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookie with Vanilla Salt reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 24th December 2016)

These didn't look like much - they were darker than the website's photo and the peppermint pieces weren't as visible as I had hoped but I loved the unexpected...
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Raspberry Bûche de Noël reviewed by kaye16

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 25th December 2016)

Outstanding filling. (I used fromage blanc, rather than Greek yogurt.) The cake part of the roll is a bit fussy, like trying to cook and roll an angel...
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Jalapeño Creamed Corn reviewed by jenncc

From: Homesick Texan (reviewed 27th December 2016)

Made this for a "Texan" themed dinner and it was enjoyed by all. I doubled the recipe but should have known better, because as with many of Lisa's recipes...
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Linzer Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th December 2016)

Made as part of my Christmas cookie tray. They looked fantastic and the flavor got even better after sitting overnight. The only problem I had with this...
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Hot Corn Dip reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 1st January 2017)

This was one of Christmas Eve appetizers for 2016. Very good. I only made half recipe.
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Daddy's Coconut Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 1st January 2017)

While this was good the icing was sweeter than we like. Next time I would omit the sugar. I used Redi Whip in icing instead of Cool Whip. Easy cake starts...
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Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 1st January 2017)

While this was very good family likes a cold version of this better. I liked that you dump all in slow cooker. Part of our Christmas Eve appetizers 2016.
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Tangy Cranberry-Black Pepper Shrub Cocktail Recipe reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 1st January 2017)

Bubbly and colorful, this was a good choice for new year's eve. Another plus - it is equally good with club soda as with champagne. The idea behind...
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Hoppin John (black eyed peas with Kielbasa) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 1st January 2017)

This is a very decent version of Hopping John. We substituted Andouille for the Kielbasa, cooking them prior to cutting up and adding to the soup. The...
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Gâteau à L'orange (Orange Spongecake) reviewed by hipcook

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 2nd January 2017)

Good spongecake recipe, lightly flavored with orange. The outer edge of our cake came out just a hair tough, which might be related to the fact that we...
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