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Sausage-&-Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 2nd January 2017)

This was pretty good. I made a half recipe, using some chicken sausages from the freezer. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes and called them hot sausages....
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Garlic Lemon Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best Pressure Cooker Cookbook Ever (reviewed 5th January 2017)

Very tasty and easy. This book suggests cooking chicken at the lower pressure if you have a choice. This is the first time I've used a pressure cooker...
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Buckwheat Crepes reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 6th January 2017)

Very good recipe for 100 percent buckwheat crepes. Terrific with sautéed mushrooms or gruyere and ham. These came together easily and held up to the...
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Risotto with Porcini reviewed by kaye16

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 6th January 2017)

A very nice risotto. And fast because of the pressure cooker. The first bit of the cooking is the same as a regular risotto, but once you've added the...
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Trung Chien Voi Cua (Crab Omelette) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2017)

Serves 2, I think, an omelette with 4 eggs. Oops, I thought there was a can of crab in the pantry, but there wasn't, so I used a can of (water-packed)...
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Meatballs Stroganoff reviewed by hirsheys

From: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 14th January 2017)

I made these pretty much as they were in the book and thought they were good, but not brilliant.
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Spinach and Mustard Greens with Cheese (Saag Paneer) reviewed by hirsheys

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 14th January 2017)

This was very good. I used kale instead of mustard greens (what I had) and normal garam masala. (I'm sure it would Iyer's garam masalas.) Like the other...
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef reviewed by kaye16

From: The Recipe Critic (reviewed 17th January 2017)

No clue what makes this Mongolian. But it is good. Easy to assemble. Used about half the sugar, and only about 1/2cup soy sauce, making up difference...
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Ravioli with Gorgonzola and Sage Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best Pressure Cooker Cookbook Ever (reviewed 19th January 2017)

This was quite good and easy to assemble. (I used bacon, Ricotta, and mozzarella ravioli.) Not sure that the recipe couldn't be done just as well without...
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Pork Stew with Winter Vegetables reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 23rd January 2017)

Classic winter comfort food with all the usual suspects present, but built around pork rather than beef or chicken. I'll admit to some concerns about...
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Farro with Mushrooms and Bacon reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 25th January 2017)

This is a delicious, hearty grain salad, perfect for a cold winter night. The mushroom broth from the dried porcini's is a umami bomb - don't skip it....
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Oven Fried Chicken with A Corn Flake Crust reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th January 2017)

This is simple, delicious and less mess than oil fried chicken. Came together quickly, but I believe adding spices to the mix helped the flavor greatly....
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Our Favorite Sour Cream Coffee Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 2nd February 2017)

Super tender and moist cake. This is not the large crumb topping of my favorite coffee cakes but this cinnamony version did not disappoint. I added a...
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Spanish Pardina Lentil and Chorizo Stew reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th February 2017)

This was a big hit with my family, although I used my standard pantry lentils rather than searching out the ones called for in the recipe. The better the...
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Mustard Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 8th February 2017)

Maybe my flour was especially dry today. I used the optional teaspoon of olive oil and still needed to add a second egg to make a dough that could be kneaded....
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Scarborough Tomato Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 8th February 2017)

Think parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. A tasty sauce, with somewhat odd directions. The headnote says: "For a low fat version, sauté the onions in...
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Falafel reviewed by jenncc

From: Falafel for Breakfast: Modern Middle Eastern Recipes for the Shared Table from Kepos Street Food (reviewed 10th February 2017)

These were wonderful with a couple tweaks. First of all this recipe omitted salt - I use 1 teaspoon in my usual recipe so that is what I added to this....
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Buttermilk Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)

Good. Easy to handle. Needed the full 1/3cup of buttermilk.
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Red Pepper Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)

Good. Better to stop at 5 for rolling, since pepper flakes tend to make holes when rolled to 6.
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Greek Shrimp reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)

We liked this. I noted that bigger shrimp would be better than smaller ones. (I used frozen cooked shrimp; the small ones tend to be pretty tiny; "big"...
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Cajun Shrimp reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)

Good stuff. Used "large" frozen cooed shrimp. (Could also use chicken or turkey.)
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Lemon Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)

Very good. Dried pasta would be better. Would be a good sauce for pasta served with seafood.
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Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 13th February 2017)

This was very good if you know what you're in for - as warned in the head note, it is HOT! I enjoy spicy food, but I did need to tone this done a bit....
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Arepas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 14th February 2017)

Good basic Arepa recipe. My pan may have been too hot since the outside looked done (charred in spots) but they did not get fully cooked in the middle...
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole reviewed by aj12754

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 15th February 2017)

Very nice; more of a soufflé-like texture, slightly lighter than a quiche. I use one slice more bacon than the recipe called for, and half a chopped...
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Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 19th February 2017)

Really quick, and very yummy.
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Salted Honey Caramel Popcorn reviewed by jenncc

From: Always Order Dessert (reviewed 27th February 2017)

This was delicious! I cut both the honey and sugar by (a generous) half and it was plenty sticky /sweet. The flaked salt made it addictive!
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Chicken Tinga Tacos reviewed by jenncc

From: My Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2017)

This was a quick and tasty way to use up some left over roast chicken. I did add a scant tablespoon apple cider vinegar to balance out the flavors.
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Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 1st March 2017)

This pie crust is tasty (a nice tang from the cream cheese), and flaky. It seemed very dry so I did add a couple tablespoons more ice water and went ahead...
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Chiang Mai Pork Patties reviewed by jenncc

From: Cooking Light Global Kitchen: The World's Most Delicious Food Made Easy (reviewed 1st March 2017)

These were very flavorful and simple to throw together. I did not add the pork to the processor but massaged the processed aromatics and spices into the...
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Oatmeal Chewies reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two (reviewed 1st March 2017)

These maybe a 5 star cookie that I slightly over baked?? I was hoping for a bit more chew. The author processes the oats slightly before adding them...
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Scallops in Double Pepper Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Tabasco Cookbook: 125 Years of America's Favorite Pepper Sauce (reviewed 2nd March 2017)

Surprisingly good. Our only criticism was that there wasn't enough Tabasco. Think the amount should be doubled (so a half recipe uses what's printed). The...
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Cinnamon Pecans reviewed by jenncc

From: Nuts in the Kitchen: More Than 100 Recipes for Every Taste and Occasion (reviewed 4th March 2017)

I can't say these blew my mind, but they were strangely addictive! Not too sweet or salty, these made a perfect topping for ice cream. I made half a...
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Braised Pork Chops with Cranberies reviewed by hipcook

From: The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great American Cooks (reviewed 6th March 2017)

The recipe as written looks like a cool way to whip up just enough cranberry sauce to coat a couple of pork chops. However, my wife believes in making...
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Peach Cobbler with Candied Almonds reviewed by jenncc

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 9th March 2017)

This review is for the candied almonds only. These were tasty once I got the recipe right! In my edition of the cookbook it does not tell me to add any...
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Lamb Stewed in Coconut Milk reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 10th March 2017)

Delicious, as usual for this book. - Pressure cooker. - Even with that I don't think this would qualify as "quick". Maybe I was doing too much multi-processing,...
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Stir-Fried Green Cabbage with Fennel Seeds reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 10th March 2017)

Have made this several times; surprised I haven't reviewed it before. A nice Indian side dish, and a change from the usual browny/yellowy monotone. Slicing...
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Tonnarelli ai Gamberi e Funghi reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 11th March 2017)

Nice pasta dish with a surprising (to me) combination of ingredients: mushrooms (dried and fresh), tomatoes, shrimp, and cream. Used store-bought fresh...
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Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips reviewed by southerncooker

From: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 12th March 2017)

This is the least favorite recipe I've tried so far from Deep Run Roots. Having said that I still enjoyed this dish, but hubby and son didn't like it at...
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A Half-Dozen Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Comfort and Joy: Cooking for Two (reviewed 13th March 2017)

These were simple, had a nice rise in the oven and tasted pretty good. I felt there may have been a tiny bit too much baking soda - I got a little taste...
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Deviled Eggs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 14th March 2017)

While my family prefers the simple way my Mom and now our whole family makes deviled eggs -(mayo, salt, pepper and vinegar) we also enjoyed these. I'd...
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Soda Bread reviewed by hipcook

From: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 19th March 2017)

Nice loaf of bread. Mixed up particularly wet, which was odd for our house and weather; ended up adding a lot of flour to make it workable and a longer...
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Chocolate Syrup reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 22nd March 2017)

This was terrific on ice cream. I shorted the sugar a bit and added a few tablespoons sweetened condensed milk which (IMO) improved the flavor making...
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Homemade Candied Ginger reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 23rd March 2017)

This comes together easily, though my sugar did take a few minutes longer to crystalize. I made a very small batch with ginger left over from making chai....
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Garlicky Chicken with Feta and Oregano reviewed by kaye16

From: Screamingly Good Food: Fresh Feasts and Seasonal Meals to Knock Your Socks Off (reviewed 23rd March 2017)

Pretty good stuff. Chicken breasts (skinless, boneless) marinated with yogurt, green onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, and S&P. I flattened the breasts...
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Orzo with Lemon and Herbs reviewed by kaye16

From: Screamingly Good Food: Fresh Feasts and Seasonal Meals to Knock Your Socks Off (reviewed 23rd March 2017)

Pretty good, and fairly similar to what I usually do with orzo. I liked the addition of mint to the chopped herbs (parsley and thyme) and lemon zest&juice. The...
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Shrimp Dill Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 25th March 2017)

Good pasta sauce, easy to make. Half recipe. I used frozen cooked shrimp. Served over Dilly Pasta.
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The Most Delicious Meat Cubes reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 26th March 2017)

Very good, yes. I've made this with pork and lamb, with and without the pressure cooker. Easy and delicious. In the PC, it needs more than 2tbl of water;...
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Smoky Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 27th March 2017)

I couldn't wait to try these cookies since they contained Nutella. Had a hard time finding the hazelnuts called for. I ended up buying a big bag of mixed...
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Banana Fritters reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Over Easy: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Leisurely Days (reviewed 27th March 2017)

Son and I didn't care for these as much as hubby did. The banana was really overwhelming to us but hubby didn't think so. Maybe my bananas were two large....
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Sesame Eggplant and Spaghetti reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 31st March 2017)

Serves two as main (what I did) or four as a side dish, or perhaps more. As a main, there were two very full servings. Accompanied by a salad, it filled...
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Maple-Cinnamon Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: The Vanilla Bean Baking Book: Recipes for Irresistible Everyday Favorites and Reinvented Classics (reviewed 1st April 2017)

So, I did modify this slightly, since the author says in the footnotes that she prefers her granola in smaller pieces, while I find the clumps/clusters...
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Mapo Tofu reviewed by BethNH

From: Dinner: Changing the Game (reviewed 1st April 2017)

This was the first recipe I tried from this book. Having never made Mapo Tofu before I found the directions very easy to follow. I may have cooked the...
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A Granddaughter's Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: California Rancho Cooking: Mexican and Californian Recipes (reviewed 3rd April 2017)

Like the other tortilla recipe in this book these are great. The author mimics the flakey texture of lard tortillas by freezing a small portion of flour...
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Orecchiette with Ricotta, Broad Beans and Mint reviewed by kaye16

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 3rd April 2017)

Easy and good. Lots of typical Slater vagueness as it's written. Just how much is a "small, bushy bunch" of mint anyhow? He has you boil the shucked...
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Hard Cider Rarebit reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 4th April 2017)

Son and I have tried others we enjoyed more than this one but this one was still good. At first we thought too sweet but I added a pinch of salt and that...
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Mushroom Tartines reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th April 2017)

These were terrific after an extra dose of herbs and spices. I added extra rosemary, oregano and a clove of garlic. Used chanterelles, wine cap and porcini....
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The Elvis Inpersonator reviewed by jenncc

From: Ample Hills Creamery: Secrets and Stories from Brooklyn’s Favorite Ice Cream Shop (reviewed 5th April 2017)

I only made the Peanut Butter Swirl portion of this recipe. I ran out of heavy cream and had to sub 1/4 cup half and half and it came out great. Nice...
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Menemen reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 11th April 2017)

This made for a very good breakfast. Leeks, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic and some spices. I used tiny sweet colored peppers red and yellow instead of...
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Mahi Mahi with Curry-Yogurt Mayonnaise reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 12th April 2017)

Really easy and pretty good. - I used tuna instead of mahi mahi, which I've never seen on sale. - Doubled the amount of curry in the mayo mixture. - Baked...
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Tim's Parmesan Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 13th April 2017)

. Easy and yummy! Hardest part is waiting 45 minutes for it to bake. I did make a half recipe since son and I were the only ones eating it.
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Gramigne con Verza e Salsiccia--Cabbage and Sausage reviewed by kaye16

From: Geometry of Pasta (reviewed 16th April 2017)

Serves 4 as starter, 2 as main. Never heard of gramigne, but found exactly the right thing labelled "short spagetti" at the grocery. Short bits of thick...
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Parsi Style Scrambled Eggs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 18th April 2017)

Made a half recipe for one. I ate with sourdough bread instead of flatbread. I used the optional heavy cream in the scrambled eggs. I had to use chili...
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Spiced Avocado with Black Beans, Sour Cream & Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 18th April 2017)

Hubby and I divided this between 3 slices of sourdough toast and we ate 1 1/2 each. I couldn't find fresh red chilies in my market this week so I used...
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Salmon, Fennel & Potatoes en Papillote with Dill Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 23rd April 2017)

I took someone else's idea from the Food52 cookbook club on Facebook, to do in aluminum foil since I didn't have parchment paper. Daughter and I loved...
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Fettuccine al Salmone reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Bible: The Definitive Sourcebook, with over 1,000 Illustrations (reviewed 24th April 2017)

Very tasty. I didn't feel like making pasta this evening, so I used tagliatelle from the freezer. Had about 180g smoked salmon bits and made all the sauce....
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Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt & Cilantro-Chile Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 25th April 2017)

While this was very good I don't think I would make again since I like other roasted sweet potato recipes a bit better. I made a half recipe for my lunch...
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Cinnamon Biscuit Bramble Cobbler and Cream reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st May 2017)

We enjoyed this version of cobbler although we like the one I usually make a bit better. I wish I gotten more cream since I only had enough for the dough...
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Pasta Carbonara Torte with Tomatoes and Sage reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dinner: Changing the Game (reviewed 1st May 2017)

While we enjoyed this one we enjoy a similar recipe a bit better. Three cheeses and tomatoes are a nice touch in this recipe as the addition of a bit of...
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Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage + Parmesan reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 5th May 2017)

I couldn't find the shape of pasta indicated in the recipe so I chose penne which was one of the other suggested shapes. Son and I enjoyed this dish but...
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Uromas Hefezopf reviewed by friederike

From: Chefkoch.de (reviewed 6th May 2017)

Very nice, though not quite as nice as the Brioche we made these past two weekends - or maybe we're just getting spoiled already? The dough was really...
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Three Spice Carrot Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2017)

While this cake was very good it wasn't quiet as good as another carrot cake I've tried. The spices were an interesting touch. They were freshly ground...
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Cardamom Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2017)

We didn't like this bread by itself but it was delicious topped by the Southern Style Pork Vindaloo and Green Bean Verakka.
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Weeknight Skillet Paella reviewed by hipcook

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 13th May 2017)

Worked pretty well, and made me less afraid of the time and effort needed for paella. Mine needed salt, and benefited from a drizzle of olive oil at the...
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Mussels in Light Broth reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 17th May 2017)

Mussels are always good when fresh. But for this recipe the broth in which the mussels cooked was brilliant. It was great for sopping up with bread.
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Golden Potato Croquettes or Aloo Tikki reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 17th May 2017)

If you love potatoes, then these were made for you. These were prepared for my cooking club, and my son thought they were the best of all the recipes....
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Crustless "Quiche" reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 18th May 2017)

Kept to the recipe and it was very good. Came together quickly and baked in 25 minutes (using 4 ramekins). This is easily adaptable and Bittman suggests...
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Raspberry Yogurt Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 20th May 2017)

While this was very good I did have some problems with the recipe. Had to cook much longer than stated. The batter was super thick and was hard to get...
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Walter McIlhenny's Chili reviewed by kaye16

From: The Tabasco Cookbook: 125 Years of America's Favorite Pepper Sauce (reviewed 23rd May 2017)

A very tasty chili. Long-cooking, but easy to make.
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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 27th May 2017)

These were light and fluffy, rose well and had good flavor. I used Self Rising Lily White Flour and omitted the baking powder. Brushed tops with butter....
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Salted Caramel "Ding Dong" Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th May 2017)

I used the cake and ganache portions of this recipe only, replacing the filling with peanut butter ice cream. The ganache was terrific - chocolatey but...
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Chicken Cacciatore With Red Peppers, Tomato, and Onion reviewed by friederike

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 28th May 2017)

I quite liked this one. Nothing noteworthy, but a solid recipe for braised chicken legs. Produces quite a lot of sauce which I froze for later use (sauce...
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Hope + Winky's Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 28th May 2017)

I made these for my sweet grand puppy. I really thought she'd love them but she hasn't ate many of them. I made a half recipe and made them smaller since...
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Chapli Kebabs reviewed by Sovay

From: Samarkand: Recipes & Stories from Central Asia & The Caucasus (reviewed 28th May 2017)

Great spiced kebabs with herby tomato and pomegranate chutney. I would not try to incorporate pomegranate seeds in the kebabs themselves next time though,...
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Salt Massaged Cabbage reviewed by Sovay

From: Samarkand: Recipes & Stories from Central Asia & The Caucasus (reviewed 28th May 2017)

Easy and tastes great - also, no oil. I omitted the beansprouts as I don't like them raw, added a little thinly sliced onion and used parsley instead...
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Turmeric Turkey Potpie reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 29th May 2017)

I wasn't sure hubby would like this one due to the addition of garam masala, turmeric and chili flakes. He loved it. Daughter and I enjoyed it too but...
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Fresh Thyme Fish Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen (reviewed 30th May 2017)

My family had mixed reviews about these. Son said they were different. I though they were pretty good. Hubby ate them but didn't say anything. I made a...
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Pollo all'Arribiata reviewed by kaye16

From: A Table in Tuscany (reviewed 1st June 2017)

Really yummy. I made a halfish recipe with four thighs. Chicken nice. Sauce very good. (Will use extra for lunch over a bit of pasta.)
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Carrot-Apple Halwa reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 3rd June 2017)

Pretty good stuff. Easy enough to make while other things are going on; you just need to stir a bit fairly often. I think whole milk might have been better....
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Grilled Eggplant and Toasted Pecan Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 3rd June 2017)

I neglected to notice that this was in the Salads and Side Vegetables section. I made a half recipe and it was a pretty skimpy main, even served over brown...
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Blondies reviewed by jenncc

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 12th June 2017)

These were tasty and moist without being gooey (as blondies sometimes are). Very simple to make but I may work the chocolate in after the butter has cooled....
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Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 12th June 2017)

This is a simple recipe - vinegar and water are heated, sweetened, salted, and spiced (pepper flakes). Finely sliced radishes are added, and it is allowed...
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Sweet Potato Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue (reviewed 15th June 2017)

A really tasty salad. - I used 1tbl tomato paste in place of 3tbl ketchup. - The recipe calls for 3/4cup olive oil and 1/4cup cider vinegar (plus other...
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Lebanese Potato Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 17th June 2017)

This was very good, especially after adding a handful of parsley and some garlic.
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Buttermilk Roast Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 25th June 2017)

Agreed with Zosia - a great but easy dinner! We served it with rice and corn on the cob; I'd probably add a salad if the kids had been old enough to eat...
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Zucchini Grilled Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 30th June 2017)

Better than it sounds! Zucchini is grated, salted, and the water squeezed out. Then it is tossed with - you guessed it - cheese. The recipe suggests...
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Chicken Posole Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 1st July 2017)

An excellent dinner salad, very much liked here. The recipes says it serves four; we thought those would be very skimpy servings. I used two smallish kip...
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Over the Top German Chocolate Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nancy C (reviewed 3rd July 2017)

Daughter made these for my birthday this year. I love German Chocolate Cake and we wanted to try these. The icing isn't quiet as good as other German Chocolate...
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Bobby Flay's Pan Roasted Chicken with Mint Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 3rd July 2017)

This was easy to prepare, and the mint sauce was delicious. One of the mint sauce ingredients is Dijon Mustard, and I used a very pungent one. Next time...
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Roasted Strawberry & Buttermilk Ice Cream reviewed by hipcook

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 4th July 2017)

A very good ice cream, rich and lush. The cream and buttermilk combo gives a very interesting flavor. I'll agree with the comment that a little more strawberry...
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