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Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 9th June 2019)

A very easy recipe that makes a tasty chicken dish that was done in just over 30 minutes. I didn't have any tarragon so I used some dill from my garden....
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Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken recipes for every day and every mood (reviewed 9th June 2019)

A very easy recipe that makes a tasty chicken dish that was done in just over 30 minutes. I didn't have any tarragon so I used some dill from my garden....
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Exotic-Flavored Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Mint Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: License to Grill: Achieve Greatness At The Grill With 200 Sizzling Recipes (reviewed 12th June 2019)

4.5 even. Chicken very simply spiced, barbecued, and delicious - I wasn't sure what crushed cardamon might be as a rub, so I used ground cardamon. Very...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake reviewed by hipcook

From: The New Chesapeake Kitchen (reviewed 20th June 2019)

Frankly, I still don't love rhubarb. But I do like the fact that the rhubarb puree mixes with the uncooked strawberries in a way that preserves the fresh...
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Vietnamese Rice-Noodle Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 3rd July 2019)

4+, says Ed. Pretty good stuff. Easy to make. I used wide rice noodles because that's what I had. Cashews instead of peanuts. I buzzed a whole chili with...
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Pea and Mint Risotto reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 6th July 2019)

A very nice risottto. My peas didn't get done in the time Wells specifies, but an extra couple of minutes helped that. A nice summer dinner with a salad.
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Grilled Cauliflower ‘Steaks’ with Tonnato Sauce and Walnut Salsa reviewed by kaye16

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 9th July 2019)

This was a light dinner; would be good as a starter, as Ottolenghi suggests. DH thought the tastes of the tonnato sauce (the bottom layer) and the salsa...
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Salmon Wrapped in Spinach Leaves with Caper, Lemon, and Olive Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 11th July 2019)

There was no large-leaved spinach today, so I used sorrel instead. Tried to parboil this as directed for the spinach, but it turned ugly quite quickly,...
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Golden chicken, braised greens, potato gratin reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 16th July 2019)

I made the chicken and greens only. Chicken is flattened with salt, pepper, and rosemary then sautéed; a few rashers of bacon are then fried off to finish...
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Tuna Strips with Espelette Pepper reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 17th July 2019)

Easy, fast, and excellent.
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Saute of Veal with Fresh Tarragon reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 26th July 2019)

4.5 even. Really liked this. It takes a bit of time, largely unattended once it's going, but it's easy to make. Would be good for company since it can...
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Scallops and Chorizo reviewed by kaye16

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 27th July 2019)

Fast, good, easy -- hard to beat. I served more or less the whole recipes as dinner for two: I had about 120g of chorizo and a 300g package of small scallops....
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Lamb Ribs with Nigella and Cumin Seeds reviewed by kaye16

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 30th July 2019)

This was easy and we liked it a lot. I had about 900g of something like lamb ribs. Being pigs, two of us ate it all; it probably would have served three....
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Sx-Minute Fresh Cod Steamed on a Bed of Rosemary reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 30th July 2019)

This was easy and good.
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Spicy Cauliflower & Pancetta Spaghetti reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 30th July 2019)

The two of us enjoyed a half recipe of this for dinner. - The cauliflower wanted a lot more time to cook than indicated. - No pancetta; used unsmoked lardons...
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Chicken Breasts with Mint, Capers and White Wine reviewed by kateq

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 16th August 2019)

Simple, quick and quite good, The sauce is best if cooked down enough that it is thick enough to coat the chicken,
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Cornmeal Galette Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 25th August 2019)

Used this recipe to make Epicurious' Oven Dried Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese and Black Olives. This is a bit brittle and I had to make several repairs...
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Garlicky Green Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 29th August 2019)

Very good and easy way to do green beans. If everything's ready (green beans prepared and garlic chopped), this can be easily finished with minimal attention....
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Salmon with Spicy Cucumber Salad and Peanuts reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 5th September 2019)

A half recipe was a very nice meal. Served with some basmati rice. I broiled the salmon rather than pan-frying it. One of the reviewers suggested using...
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Chick Pea and Artichoke Heart Stew reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 7th September 2019)

Pretty good stuff. Takes more like 45min to make - Had chicken stock needing to be used, so I used that instead of water or vegetable stock. - Used smoked...
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Roasted Sweet Pepper Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 10th September 2019)

This was quite good. It would be good as part of an assortment of salads.
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Seared Skirt Steak with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Polenta reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 14th September 2019)

This is terrific, and a wonderful change of pace from our usual steak and pasta/salad/veg. I did sub some ingredients - chives for the scallions, red...
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Tomato and Cheese Cobbler reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th September 2019)

Served this as a vegetarian main along with a simple salad. It was very tasty! I did add garlic and left the thyme in with the tomatoes (de-steming the...
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My classic best chocolate chip cookies reviewed by Kestrel

From: Dorie's Cookies (reviewed 15th September 2019)

I made these as written using 70% dark chocolate and walnuts. They are very good, very rich cookies. Took only about 9 minutes in my convection oven. 4.5...
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Strawberry Pepper Icebox Cake reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 19th September 2019)

OK, I took some liberties. Kind of a lot of liberties. It's still a good cake. I'm really impressed with the way the graham crackers don't go soggy (even...
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Bourbon Apple Pear Sauce reviewed by hipcook

From: I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking (reviewed 22nd September 2019)

Very nice take on applesauce. I made it to use up some overripe pears, and it worked just fine. It's also amazingly easy, and using the microwave means...
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Salmon-Dill Salad with Pasta Shells reviewed by kaye16

From: Beard on Pasta (reviewed 22nd September 2019)

I'm a little be unsure of the proportions as written, but the result was very good. I served as a starter and we had a bit left for a munch the next day. Any...
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Cardamom-Spice Oat Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 23rd September 2019)

Lots of glowing reviews and I agree - these are terrific oatmeal cookies! Nice chewy texture and well spiced, but if you are like me and love a deeply...
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Cauliflower, Cashew, Pea, and Coconut Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 30th September 2019)

Really yummy. - My bite-sized bits of cauliflower took about twice the time to cook as specified. - The cashews added a nice bit of texture. - A half...
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Corn with Aromatic Seasonings reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 6th October 2019)

Even 4.5. (DH says the sausage curry was so good, this was barely noticed.) Easy and delicious. The instructions say to put the whole spices into a small...
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes From Cowgirl Creamery & Bette's Oceanview Diner reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 6th October 2019)

This is a really good pancake recipe. The cakes come out tender and delicious. A little hard to flip (they are fragile) so keep them small. I served...
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Curried Carrot-Walnut Burgers reviewed by Barbara

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 12th October 2019)

These are good vegetarian burgers with chickpeas, carrots, and mushrooms as the base. The burgers were easy to form and held together well during the cooking....
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th October 2019)

This is a tasty tikka masala - not quite as complex as some I have had but it comes together quickly and definitely satisfied my craving. I did let the...
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Low Carb Blueberry Crumble Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Low Carb Maven (reviewed 17th October 2019)

The only thing that could improve these would be a crisp crust, but I have not had much luck achieving this with any almond flour based recipe. Otherwise...
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Chocolate Chia Pudding reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 22nd October 2019)

Pretty good pudding. Nice with a few slices of pear or apple. It's a good strong chocolate bomb; use the best you can. I wanted it to set up a little more...
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Cumin Seed Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th October 2019)

Really enjoyed this with the yogurt/feta sauce. Comes together quickly and is a nice (and versatile) side dish. Deb seems to be serving this with more...
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Sara's Persian Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Braises and Stews: Everyday Slow-Cooked Recipes (reviewed 26th October 2019)

Half recipe with four thighs. Used all the spices, all the onion/garlic/ginger, 1/4cup lime juice with only 1tbl sucre de canne, half the chicken broth...
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Salted Butter Apple Galette with Maple Whipped Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 26th October 2019)

This rustic tart comes together easily and is another one of those recipes where the simple ingredients add up to something wonderful. My one complaint...
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Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 28th October 2019)

Turns out I do like quinoa, if you cook it in enough half-and-half and cheese. Alton's right; this is squarely in comfort food territory. This serves...
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Broccoli Puree with a HInt of Mint reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 30th October 2019)

This was surprisingly good, surprising because broccoli and mint is not an expected combination to me. The recipes is supposed to serve twelve -- NOT....
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Plymouth Roquefort Burger reviewed by hipcook

From: The Bob's Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers (reviewed 1st November 2019)

It's a neat take on a Thanksgiving burger - turkey, cranberry sauce, and blue cheese for some creaminess and spice. The apple I used added some generic...
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Potato Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 2nd November 2019)

What can I add that Zosia hasn't already said - these are wonderful, excellent interior crumb and great flavor with just a subtle rosemary flavor. They...
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Rice with Black Pepper Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 11th November 2019)

Very tasty, comfort food. Quick. - I didn't use mortar&pestle for the herbs, just chop-chop-chop. Gave the pepper corns (all 2tsps) a spin in the spice...
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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 18th November 2019)

Very nice and very easy--I made a oneand a half sized batch and need about an extra half cup of flour. I also (lazy person that I am) did not toast the...
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Potato "Tostones" (Flattened Potatoes) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st November 2019)

These were good, if tedious to make. For the fat, I used fat rendered for a duck breast I cooked recently.
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Curried Cauliflower Bisque reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 2nd December 2019)

Pretty good stuff. Be a bit generous with the curry powder. I cut back the milk by at least a cup, since it seemed way too much. Result was tasty.
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Sumac Snickerdoodles reviewed by jenncc

From: My Name Is Yeh (reviewed 7th December 2019)

I loved these, just wish the sumac/strawberry flavor was stronger. Halved recipe to make about 12 large cookies. The texture was great -soft, chewy centers...
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Cauliflower Garlic Soup with Watercress Pesto reviewed by jenncc

From: Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook (reviewed 8th December 2019)

This soup is a great canvas for add ins and toppings. It's a tasty soup, garlicy and creamy. But I believe the star here is the pesto. I did not have...
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Vanilla Bean and Cardamom Baked Arroz Con Leche reviewed by jenncc

From: Small Plates and Sweet Treats: My Family's Journey to Gluten-Free Cooking, from the Creator of Cannelle et Vanille (reviewed 8th December 2019)

I love rice pudding and this was no exception! I docked one star because it took about 20 minutes longer in the oven to get close to pudding texture (even...
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The Saturday 75% Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 9th December 2019)

I am always amazed that 4 simple ingredients can make something so pleasurable and sustaining! This bread is no exception. Like the other breads I have...
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Salmon with Anchovy Garlic Butter reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 16th December 2019)

this would be a five if it were not for the questionable time/temperature directions. I'm very glad I read the notes appended to the recipe prior to making...
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Intensely Chocolatey Pumpkin Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Washington Post (reviewed 22nd December 2019)

Very easy to throw together and really tasty. I used a third mini bittersweet chips and 2/3 regular semi-sweet chips. Recipe makes one nice plump loaf...
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Three Cities of Spain Cheesecake reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd January 2020)

This impressive cheesecake taste great with a truly luscious texture, and was surprisingly easy to put together. I made a gingersnap crust (following...
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Pasta e Fagiola reviewed by kateq

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 12th January 2020)

This is good soup--a healthier version of the classic without forfeiting flavor.
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Raspberry Streusel Bars reviewed by kateq

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 12th January 2020)

Very simple and quite delicious. Flexible--could use other fruit (cranberry sauce & whole cranberries; blueberry preserves and the berries, etc)....
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Is This Your Chard? Burger reviewed by hipcook

From: The Bob's Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers (reviewed 19th January 2020)

Good burger. Will make again. Cheese, sauteed greens, and caramelized onions combine to make a soft, succulent topping for a burger perfect for a winter's...
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Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Air Fry Everything! (reviewed 26th January 2020)

It will taste different depending on what type of mustard you use. Whole seed mustard made a thin sauce and many of the seeds did not stick. It helped...
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Simple Bison Balls reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time (reviewed 26th January 2020)

This is a meat-heavy mixture without eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, etc, but does have onion and herbs. I like it for a quick supper. The meatballs cook in a...
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Coconut Shrimp reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time (reviewed 26th January 2020)

We have tried several air fryer coconut shrimp recipes but like this the best. It is important to have good quality unsweetened shredded coconut, and this...
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Buffalo Cauli-bites reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time (reviewed 26th January 2020)

This delicious faux chicken wing dish made from cauliflower is really delicious, but it turns out dripping in too much oil/ghee, so I cut the ghee in half....
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Eggs Three Ways reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer: 80+ Recipes for Healthier Fried Food in Less Time (reviewed 26th January 2020)

I love their poached eggs - cracked into oiled ramekins, if you make sure there is a thin layer of oil on top, they do not come out dried out on top. I...
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Herbed Wide Noodles reviewed by kaye16

From: Braises and Stews: Everyday Slow-Cooked Recipes (reviewed 28th January 2020)

Easy way to dress up noodles as a side. - Chop up a pile of herbs: lots of parsley, some basil, chives, and maybe something else to match your main dish. -...
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Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 4th February 2020)

We serve this for Holiday dinners at the request of the guests! I make it in my slow cooker that can also saute, etc, so I make the cheese sauce in it,...
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Cowboy Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Homesick Texan (reviewed 16th February 2020)

This is a simple, tasty cookie that comes together easily and can be a base for other add-ins. Instead of chocolate chips I have used nuts, cereal and/or...
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Pork Loin Roast with Sauerkraut reviewed by kaye16

From: The Great Cooks' Guide to CLAY Cookery (reviewed 17th February 2020)

Good stuff and easy. Our bakje of sauerkraut got mashed in the sack and lost all its liquid, so there was no gravy. I forgot to add sliced apple to the...
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Creamy Polenta with Mushroom Ragù reviewed by kaye16

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 24th February 2020)

Very good stuff. A half recipe was good for two people. A bit more polenta, maybe 1/2 more for the whole recipe, might have been nice, since the polenta...
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th February 2020)

Tasty dish and mostly hands off. I halved the recipe, used whole canned tomatoes, thickened the sauce by boiling it down and blending with the immersion...
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Persian-ish Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2020)

This was super simple and delicious! My cooking time was about 8-10 minutes shorter than hers (and the rice was getting dark/plenty cooked). I felt I...
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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 4th March 2020)

This was easy and after reading the reviews I was prepared for it to need a bit of tweaking time wise. I followed the recipe as written other than timing-...
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Puerto Rican Style Chicken and Rice reviewed by kateq

From: Food.com (reviewed 6th March 2020)

This is a remarkably easy one-pan main course with great flavor. It would get 5 stars but for the fact that the timing is off--it needs more time for...
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Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Sherry Vinegar and French Cornichons reviewed by kaye16

From: Paula Wolfert's world of food: A collection of recipes from her kitchen, travels, and friends (reviewed 8th March 2020)

Very good and fairly easy. It always amazes me how sour flavors (in this case vinegar and cornichons) make fat (in this case butter) taste less fat. I...
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Toasted Oat Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Bien Cuit: The Art of Bread (reviewed 14th March 2020)

This one was a struggle - the dough was so wet and unruly even after adding extra flour! The "rolling and tucking" method was not working for me, and even...
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Saffron-Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by kaye16

From: Reza's Indian Spice (reviewed 16th March 2020)

Oops, I forgot the saffron. Still, it was good stuff, even if my raisins never did puff up.
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Barley Pilaf with Green Beans, Mushrooms, and Pesto reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 19th March 2020)

I made a half version of this (which should serve 6) as a main course for two. Not generous servings, but sufficient. And very nice. The squeaky beans...
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Mexican Potato, Carrot, and Pea Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: 365 Easy Mexican Recipes (John Boswell Associates Book) (reviewed 21st March 2020)

This was a really nice, simple-to-make side. I had no red potatoes, so used some small Amandines; didn't peel them, but did cut into quarters mostly. Put...
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Pain de Mie reviewed by jenncc

From: One Dough, Ten Breads: Making Great Bread by Hand (reviewed 23rd March 2020)

Straight forward recipe for a straight forward white loaf. Excellent for sandwiches, toasted with jam or with bacon and eggs, this is versatile and tasty....
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Semolina Bread reviewed by kaye16

From: The Big Book of Bread Machine Recipes (reviewed 25th March 2020)

Made the 1-1/2# loaf. It was very high. Tasty bread; kept fairly well. It was strangely crumbly, even when fresh and most, so not the best for sandwiches...
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Lentil Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 5th April 2020)

A classic version indeed--and all with pantry ingredients. I double the recipe and leave out the butter at the end till I've ladled out the freezer portions....
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Za'atar Bread reviewed by kaye16

From: The Big Book of Bread Machine Recipes (reviewed 5th April 2020)

Basic/Rapid/M/d Pretty good bread. Next texture and crust. Not 100% sure of the za'atar, but think it will be good with butter for breakfast.
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Emily's Rice reviewed by kateq

From: Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel (reviewed 14th April 2020)

A delicious and very easy sort of pilaf which is perfect as a foil for the red beans and rice, the recipe for which accompanies this one, My only reason...
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Crispy Tofu with Maple Soy Glaze reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 20th April 2020)

This was very tasty and pretty easy to put together. I crisped my tofu (the most tedious part of this recipe) while my rice cooked and my broccoli roasted...
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Marinated Olives and Feta reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 22nd April 2020)

I made just the olives and they were great! I will soon try this recipe as intended with the feta and crusty bread.
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Savory Cooked Rice Sandwich Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 23rd April 2020)

This is a simple, delicious loaf of bread. I subbed more barley flour for the rye (or wheat) and was short on milk so I threw in some thinned yogurt....
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Potato Chips reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 28th April 2020)

These are easy and really hit the spot when you need a little salty crunch to go with your meal. I cut my potato using a mandolin, tossed in oil, sprinkled...
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Whole Wheat Yeasted Olive Oil Pastry reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 30th April 2020)

I made this for a tomato tart (epicurious recipe). This dough comes together easily but you do need to consider time for a rise and short rest. The dough...
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Scrambled Eggs with Gruyère and White Wine reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of the Sun (reviewed 8th May 2020)

Scrambled eggs with a difference for dinner. Mixed with garlic-infused white wine and gruyère (I used comté) and scrambled. Good stuff.
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Dimer Dalna—Egg and Cauliflower in Savory Cumin Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region (reviewed 9th May 2020)

Quite good, but portions are an issue. Since the recipe is advertised as serving four, I'd planned to make a half recipe. As I started prepping, I released...
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Cauliflower Gratin with Tomatoes and Feta reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 11th May 2020)

This was very nice; served over brown rice. The (whole) recipe calls for a large cauliflower of about 1-1/2 pounds. Now I had what I would call a medium-large...
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Toasted Nut and Parsley Pesto reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 12th May 2020)

Parsley, olive oil, pecans and garlic. I enjoyed toasting the garlic on top of my new gas range until it was brown and soft. Be careful as two of the cloves...
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Dori Sanders' No Churn Fresh Lemon Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 17th May 2020)

If I am comparing this ice cream to other lemon ice creams I have made (including Super Lemon Ice cream from Allrecipes and Jeni's Lemon) I would say this...
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Thai Chicken & Mango Stir-Fry reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 19th May 2020)

We liked this a lot. Easy to make and comes together quickly once your prep work is done. - The recipe call for 1# (454g) of chicken to serve 6. I had...
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Manchester Stew reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Skinny Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 20th May 2020)

I switched up the vegetables and canned beans to reflect what I had on hand. It was my very first use of the Insta pot and I was skeptical of the 3 minute...
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Baked Rice Pudding (Riz au Lait) with Plum Compote reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 22nd May 2020)

This is a really comforting, delicious, fussy rice pudding. It is baked at 325 for 1 hour 45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes! If I weren't stuck...
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Light Brioche Buns reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 24th May 2020)

Agree with the previous review - these are indeed "light" brioche, not much butter and only 1 egg. That said these were very good and hold up to a sloppy...
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Cast Iron Crisp Roast Butterflied Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic reviewed by hipcook

From: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 25th May 2020)

Certainly the most Instagram-worthy chicken I've ever made; this was a pretty dish. And darn easy to boot. Instead of tenting the bird, I just put the...
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Broccoli Melts reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd June 2020)

If you have a little extra time to make a sandwich.... this is a keeper! I think it would be best with provolone (as directed) but all I had was mozzarella...
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Tzatziki Fish Tacos reviewed by kaye16

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 5th June 2020)

Pretty darn good. For two, I had slightly over half the fish and used all the rest (flour, panko, etc.). Made about 2/3 of the tzatziki, because that's...
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Crumble fraise et rhubarbe reviewed by kaye16

From: Saveurs Magazine (France) (reviewed 5th June 2020)

I had about 500g of strawberries and 325g of rhubarb (too lazy to walk down the the potager and cut another stem). Sprinkled about 1tbl vanilla extract...
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Lamb Shank Vindaloo reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 7th June 2020)

Other than scaling this recipe back I followed this recipe closely. It wasn't as spicy as expected and I am not sure how authentic it is but it was delicious...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Mug Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 7th June 2020)

I think this could be really great but 45 seconds in my microwave with the baking powder made this a bit too dry. Next time I will probably not add the...
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