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Asparagus Mimosa reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 7th July 2012)

Very simple and quite tasty……cooked asparagus topped with olive oil, capers (not even a dressing is required!) and crumbled, cooked egg. It was a...
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Cauliflower and yogurt raita reviewed by wester

From: More Vegetables, Please: Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes for Everyday Meals (reviewed 9th July 2012)

Not really my idea of a raita - more a salad than a sauce. The flavor was nice but somehow lacked depth.
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Cardamom-baked Figs and Plums with Burnt Honey and Yoghurt Pannacotta reviewed by friederike

From: Crazy Water Pickled Lemons: Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa (reviewed 25th July 2012)

It was hard to review this dish. I didn't have the impression that something had been done with the plums and the figs, that something had been added -...
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Scallops with Thai-Scented Pea Purée reviewed by kaye16

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 10th July 2012)

An interesting meal. And fast. - The recipe makes a huge amount of the pea purée. I'd guess only 400g would be needed, a reduction of 20%. - Too much...
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Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: 30 Delicious Dump Cake Recipes (reviewed 23rd July 2012)

This was a simple dump cake with 4 cups of blueberries. I used frozen ones. The cake mix was lemon and no nuts were used, so I did not find this version...
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Souvlaki lamburgers reviewed by wester

From: The River Cottage Meat Book (reviewed 15th July 2012)

Nice but not brilliant. The flavour was very good, but the mixture was a bit wet. I found the 2 cm a bit too thick - they took much longer than given...
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Pasta Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 16th July 2012)

This was a decent pasta salad, it was quick and easy. But it didn't really stand out, nothing that special, not that memorable.
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Caramelized Onion and Zucchini Blossom Frittata reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Melissa Clark Food Writer (reviewed 16th July 2012)

Zucchini flowers at the farmers market were irresistable, but I didn't want to fry them. After a bit of looking, I found this recipe - where the flowers...
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Cauliflower fried in butter reviewed by wester

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 16th July 2012)

Quite tasty. A winter dish, even though all the ingredients are available year-round. In summer frying in olive oil is better.
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Prawn Fried Rice reviewed by friederike

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 16th July 2012)

3 stars - under the assumption that, dispite its title, it's not supposed to be Chinese food. You see, it was actually quite nice, it just wasn't even...
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Tuscan Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 17th July 2012)

This bread, which is intentionally made without salt, is soft, yet chewy and surprisingly sweet. But it’s clearly meant to be eaten with highly flavoured...
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Broccoli Egg-Lemon Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 17th July 2012)

The egg forms a creamy, rich broth. I liked this recipe, but I think that I prefer the egg-lemon soup recipe in The Enchanted Broccoli Forest a bit better.
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Greek-Style Cannellini and Vegetables reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 17th July 2012)

This recipe made for great lunches during the week. Leftovers reheated beautifully.
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Stir-Fried Squid with Vegetables reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 21st July 2012)

Not bad. But both the Stir-fried Squid with Garlic and Chilli and the Fresh Squid with Sha Cha Sauce (and even the Salt and Pepper Squid, minus the salt)...
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Ratatouille reviewed by aj12754

From: Think Like a Chef (reviewed 24th July 2012)

This is just fine as ratatouilles go -- slightly easier and quicker than the version at Smitten Kitchen but with not quite the depth of flavor of Deb's...
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Eton Mess with Chargrilled Apricots reviewed by friederike

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 24th July 2012)

After both the Ginger and Coriander Marinated Fish and the Prawn Fried Rice were such failures, DH actually wanted to never touch this magazine again....
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Little Quinoa Patties reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Nice texture with a mild flavor. These patties were prepared for our cookbook club. I liked the crunchiness of the these, and their free-form shape. My...
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Artichoke Hearts and Peas (Alcachofas y guisantes) reviewed by friederike

From: World Food Spain (World Food Series) (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Not too bad. It was a bit of a shame that what you tasted most were the artichokes, or rather: the fact that they came from a tin. Pity. For this dish...
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Sherry Rice (Arroz al Jerez) reviewed by friederike

From: World Food Spain (World Food Series) (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Basically, this was a kind of risotto. It was nice, but it wasn't as special as I had hoped it would be. The author's worries, stock from a cube would...
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Lemon and Oregano Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 29th July 2012)

We had the idea that the recipe was slightly vague/confusing; mainly due to introduction. The chicken was nicely flavoured, but this could easily have...
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Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 31st July 2012)

This is a good option for a quick side dish. I used both zucchini and yellow summer squash.
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Mixed Vegetable Stew (Pisto) reviewed by friederike

From: World Food Spain (World Food Series) (reviewed 1st August 2012)

It was nice, but it wasn't anything special and it involved a lot of work. Unfortunately, preparing several different kinds of vegetables will always involve...
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Potato Tortilla reviewed by friederike

From: Spanish Food and Cooking (Food & Drink) (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Nice, but pretty simple tastewise. I didn't really get why they would make us fry the raw potatoes - even after a total 30 minutes cooking time, not all...
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Swiss Green Beans reviewed by lkloda

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest (reviewed 2nd August 2012)

Shrimp with "Gazpacho" Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 3rd August 2012)

This was a pleasant change of pace with very nice summery flavors. The gazpacho sauce is simple and can be done ahead. It is strained after cooking (which...
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Grilled Swordfish with Tomato & Roasted Pepper Compote reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 4th August 2012)

Unless you are a real connoisseur of swordfish, I'd say the compote (tomatoes, roasted peppers, sauteed leeks and zucchini, golden raisins plumped in white...
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Tonnarelli al Melone reviewed by aj12754

From: Marcella's Italian Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2012)

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this recipe but I had plenty of spaghetti, about a half cup of heavy cream left over from ice-cream making, and...
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Mixed Rolls reviewed by friederike

From: 100 Great Breads (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Unfortunately, the dough didn't rise properly - only when we placed the rolls in the warm oven at the very end. Try to prepare them early just in case...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 11th August 2012)

These were good, but not amazing, especially given the amount of butter and chocolate that went into them! This is a rich chocolate brownie batter, with...
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Lentil Soup reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: A Month in Marrakesh (reviewed 12th August 2012)

A good plain soup which made a large potful. I made it with water, not stock, and it still worked, which is always a good sign.
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Savory Garlic Shrimp with Chiles, Tamarind, and Sesame Seeds reviewed by tignor

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 12th August 2012)

The recipe says "A quick glance at the ingredients here might make you wonder if the chilies and garlic are overpowering. However, a mouthful of this curry...
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John's Cure reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooking from the Heart: 100 Great American Chefs Share Recipes They Cherish (reviewed 13th August 2012)

Reasonably good cure. I used it on ribs and found it a bit too salty for my taste, but my family thought it was fine. Nothing revelatory here, but for...
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Roasted Potatoes on the Grill reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th August 2012)

These were very good but I didn't enjoy them enough to make them again. Nothing wrong with the recipe or the taste I just find it easier to make them in...
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Medea Walker's spinach with yoghurt (burani-ey-esfinay) reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 15th August 2012)

A bit like zaziki, but with spinach instead of cucumber. Nice but not spectacular. I used natural yogurt instead of Greek, and I already found it a bit...
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Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th August 2012)

Although this was good my family prefers banana pudding with whole wafers and not crushed. We also don't care for whipped cream on our banana pudding....
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Cockeyed Cake reviewed by kalamansi

From: The I Hate to Cook Book (reviewed 19th August 2012)

I wouldn't say this is an amazing cake, but it's good; it tastes simple rather than decadent. The taste payoff does exceed the simple ingredient list,...
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Baked Coffee Cake French Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th August 2012)

This was good but hubby didn't care for it and son said just ok. Both son and I liked the crunchy parts better than the ones that were a bit on the wet...
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Food Processor Whole Wheat Pizza Dough reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 20th August 2012)

This recipe comes together quickly in the food processor and requires just a few minutes of kneading afterwards. I didn’t have stone-ground whole wheat...
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Chocolate Pizza reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 20th August 2012)

Fun and easy idea for kids of all ages! The recipe calls for homemade or store bought pizza dough…because this needs to be shaped and fully baked before...
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Fudge Brownies reviewed by BethNH

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st August 2012)

Good but not great. Definitely won't end my search for the perfect brownie. Not fudgy enough. The chocolate chips stayed too firm. No shiny top. Good...
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Braised Spare Ribs with Black Beans / Geschmorte Rippchen mit fermentierten schwarzen Bohnen (豆豉排骨, dòuchǐ páigǔ) reviewed by friederike

From: Die chinesische Küche (reviewed 21st August 2012)

Quite nice, but just as with the Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce we served tonight, it wasn't as exciting as the recipes we're used to. Furthermore, the...
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Green Bean Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Fried Almonds reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 22nd August 2012)

This was slightly disappointing. I can see these flavors could be brilliant together, but somehow it didn't work. It does still feel like it could be brilliant...
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Hawaian Strawberry Dump Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: 30 Delicious Dump Cake Recipes (reviewed 25th August 2012)

This was another well received pot luck dessert. I used a 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple instead of the 15 oz can called for and just did not use all...
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Shrimp Hot Brown reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook: Recipes and Reflections from FORREST GUMP (reviewed 25th August 2012)

This was a fairly quick and easy, oven-baked shrimp toast covered with a milk sauce and intriguingly cover with cheese, tomato slices and after baking,...
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Lazy Cat's Lasagna reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: I'm In The Mood For Food: In The Kitchen With Garfield (reviewed 25th August 2012)

This is a meatless version of no-boil lasagna made with regular type noodles and spahgetti sauce. It was a great way to cook lasagna with my son and if...
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Stir-fried Fillet of Beef with Mango (芒果牛肉, mángguǒ niú​ròu​) reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 26th August 2012)

I wasn't really impressed. The ingredients didn't really come together as a dish (yes, this statement keeps lingering around, even though we haven't seen...
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Chicken-flavoured Bok Choi (雞油菜心, jīyóu càixīn​) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 26th August 2012)

Slightly boring. I didn't taste any chicken at all. We only had half the bok choi needed, which isn't a problem as we we're planning to have the other...
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Corn Chowder in Winter reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are (reviewed 26th August 2012)

A very simple corn chowder recipe. Very flavorful. I served with chopped cilantro. It would also be good served over rice with a spoonful of sour cream...
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Oven-"Fried" Chicken reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 27th August 2012)

An easy recipe, perfectly serviceable, but lacking flavor and panache. The chicken gets a little dry and needs a sauce or something to punch it up.
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Crispy chicken fingers reviewed by redjanet

From: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 27th August 2012)

This was just okay. I was looking to find a way to use up a box of cornflakes I recently bought for another recipe and the idea of using them crushed as...
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Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast with Yogurt and Asian Spices reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 28th August 2012)

I would describe the seasoning here as more Indian (in a slightly spicy without a lot of heat way) than Asian. The marinade is a snap and the sauce (tomatoes,...
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Blushing Alfredo Fettuccine reviewed by Twinkle

From: Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money (reviewed 28th August 2012)

Decent and pretty easy to make, but not something I will be trying again soon.
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Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 28th August 2012)

A simple, basic recipe for a side dish. Beware, however, as oyster sauce with merely a dash of sesame oil is much too salty to eat! Compare to a similar...
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Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 28th August 2012)

A simple, basic recipe for a side dish. Beware, however, as oyster sauce with merely a dash of sesame oil is much too salty to eat! Compare to a similar...
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Choy Sum with Oyster Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 28th August 2012)

A simple, basic recipe for a side dish. Beware, however, as oyster sauce with merely a dash of sesame oil is much too salty to eat! Compare to a similar...
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Mixed Mushrooms in Cream Sauce / Gemischte Pilze in Rahmsauce reviewed by friederike

From: Saucen & Dips (reviewed 28th August 2012)

Nice, but far too complicated for what it was. Forget frying all mushrooms individually, or boiling the onion in broth! The only thing that really makes...
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Zucchini with Five Seeds reviewed by wester

From: Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 28th August 2012)

This was pretty nice and tasted quite Indian. I think next time I'll add more tomatoes and just a bit more spices.
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Yogurt and Spinach with Five Seasonings (Palak Raita) reviewed by wester

From: Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 28th August 2012)

This tasted good and quite Indian, but not very distinctive.
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Tamale Pie reviewed by kalamansi

From: Perfect One-Dish Dinners: All You Need for Easy Get-Togethers (reviewed 28th August 2012)

Smoked Trout Chowder reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 29th August 2012)

If I'd just been rating on flavor this might have been a four but I think the recipe is a little wonky in the measurement department. I prefer fairly precise...
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Italian-Style Beef Stew reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 29th August 2012)

This recipe sounds amazing with lean beef stew meat, prosciutto, a fennel bulb and other regular beef stew ingredients, but it was too salty! Omit the...
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Lamb-Stuffed Eggplant reviewed by megaelim

From: Serving Up the Harvest: Celebrating the Goodness of Fresh Vegetables (reviewed 29th August 2012)

Not bad - had good flavor. I had way more filling than I needed, so I cooked that off at the same time in a casserole, and had it available for topping...
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Chardenoux's Salmon Cooked with Its Skin reviewed by sturlington

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 29th August 2012)

I have made this a few times, but I am not as enamored with it as I think I should be. Probably I like a more complex preparation for salmon. It tastes...
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Summer Squash Soup reviewed by lkloda

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 2nd September 2012)

Cake Pops reviewed by kalamansi

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 3rd September 2012)

I was in search of a cake pops recipe that started with cake and frosting from scratch rather than cake mix and canned frosting. I mechanized the process...
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Tempeh Balls reviewed by lkloda

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 3rd September 2012)

Flash-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by friederike

From: Essentials of Roasting: Recipes and Techniques for Delicious Oven-Cooked Meals (Williams-Sonoma Essentials) (reviewed 4th September 2012)

Not my type of food. A lot of roasted tomato recipes add a splash of balsamic vinegar, so I'm not really sure where this recipe went wrong, but I had...
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Merluza a la Sidra / Hake with Cider reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Spain (reviewed 5th September 2012)

So-so. While DH definitely wasn't enthousiast, I did see it's shortcomings, but I could also imagine that if I were served this in a cheap little restaurant...
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Pan-Roasted Green Beans with Five Spices reviewed by kaye16

From: Indian Regional Classics: Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Home Cooking (reviewed 5th September 2012)

Good, but I think I prefer the similar-ish recipe in Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen, Tangy green beans with ajwain and ginger. Sahni's recipe adds lemon...
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Green Pea Pilaf (Matar Pulao) reviewed by kaye16

From: Indian Regional Classics: Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Home Cooking (reviewed 5th September 2012)

A fairly standard pilaf with peas. An unusual (for me) cooking technique for the rice, first simmered lid ajar, then cooked very slowly covered. Worked...
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Green Bean Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Fried Almonds reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th September 2012)

I made this recipe to use up a batch of pickled onions I had made for another recipe. The salad was fine, but not special. I don't know if I would make...
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Crème Fraîche Ice Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 7th September 2012)

This ice cream reminded me of eating cheesecake; like a good cheesecake, it was smooth, creamy, lightly sweetened and just a little tangy. It was also...
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Individual Apple Pies / Appeltaart in een bakje reviewed by friederike

From: Appeltaart (reviewed 7th September 2012)

So-so, for 3 reasons: 1. Even after being in the fridge for more than 30 minutes, the dough was far too soft to roll it out properly. I had the idea that...
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Lentil Soup with Chipotle Yogurt reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 8th September 2012)

This is a nice twist on a simple lentil soup. I like the addition of fennel, and I might even add a bit more the next time around. The recipe says that...
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Coffee - Chemex Method reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 9th September 2012)

I use a chemex coffee maker, but am somewhat haphazard in my method. I remembered Andrew saying that he weighs out his coffee, and so this set of instructions...
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Beef and Vegetable Stew reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 9th September 2012)

This seemed like a fairly straightforward beef stew recipe with 1 cup dry red wine and a can of tomatoes. But it turned out too sour. Next time I would...
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Applesauce Muffins reviewed by kalamansi

From: Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Fresh Corn Polenta with Roasted Ratatouille and Ricotta reviewed by megaelim

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 11th September 2012)

I happened to have exactly the vegetables needed to make this in my last CSA box (which matched pretty perfectly to the September placement in the book)....
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Baked Feta with Thyme reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 11th September 2012)

Good & simple. I put it in the oven for twice as long as the book says and it still was hardly colored, so I suppose baking longer and/or at higher...
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Miso Tahini Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 12th September 2012)

It grows on you. When I first tasted it, I thought it was a 1-star recipe for sure. Then when I dipped some cucumber pieces into it, I thought, well,...
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Warm Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 19th September 2012)

A bit disappointing. A good idea, but didn't work as well as I expected. It might be nicer to prepare this in individual dishes, because it's difficult...
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Uighur Nan with Cumin and Onion reviewed by Zosia

From: Flatbreads & Flavors (reviewed 12th September 2012)

This was an easy-to-make flatbread topped with cumin and green onions. It’s a lean dough that’s very easy to work with as long as you allow time for...
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Asparagus and Cheese Souffle reviewed by sturlington

From: Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (reviewed 14th September 2012)

Not strictly a souffle since the eggs are not separated. More like a quiche without the crust. Cooking time is over 1 hour so save this one for Sunday...
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Bruschetta with Mushroom Topping reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 14th September 2012)

The mushroom is front and centre in this ragu that’s flavoured with tomatoes, onions and garlic. The flavour was quite nice but it did need a little...
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Char-grilled Pork Chops with Herbs reviewed by friederike

From: Caribbean Cooking ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 15th September 2012)

It smelled wonderful when we put the pork chops in the pan, but unfortunately, very little of that smell translated into flavour. I tasted some garlic,...
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Provencal lentil and tomato soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 17th September 2012)

This was a delicious tomato based lentil soup with onion and garlic. You have the option of using canned or fresh and I used fresh. I used orzo for the...
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Summer Tomato Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 17th September 2012)

Too runny! I started with equal parts roma and heirloom tomatoes (picture shows the beginning of cooking). The recipe recommends cooking for about 18-20...
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Simplest Leek and Chickpea Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 17th September 2012)

This is a very simple recipe. Unfortunately, I think that I added too much water, as the recipe does not specify an exact amount. Next time, I would add...
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Orange and cucumber salad reviewed by wester

From: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 17th September 2012)

Very colorful, but the taste wasn't that interesting. Nice enough though, I might make it again if I happen to have the ingredients on hand.
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Lentil Soup with Goat Cheese Garnish reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Light Basics Cookbook: The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need if You Want to Cook Healthy (reviewed 17th September 2012)

This simple soup is composed primarily of lentils and garlic. This is great during the fast preparation, but results in a rather thin soup. However the...
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Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal Pudding reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 17th September 2012)

I made this last night to have for breakfasts this week. Instead of blueberries, I used 1 cup of frozen mango chunks. I also omitted the rose water.
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Pear Clafoutis reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Light Basics Cookbook: The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need if You Want to Cook Healthy (reviewed 17th September 2012)

This was good, but not exceptional. I made it according to directions, but had a higher and narrower pan. Therefore, it was slightly undercooked. The fruit...
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Gorgonzola, Parma ham and rocket sauce reviewed by wester

From: Keeping it Simple (reviewed 18th September 2012)

This really is a posh variation of pasta with spinach, blue cheese and bacon, and while it is a nice enough variation, it does not quite justify the higher...
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Christine’s Creamy Cucumber Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Supper Club: Chez Martha Rose (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Indeed this is the creamiest cucumber salad. I put the cottage cheese and goat cheese in the food processor, instead of crushing the cottage cheese curds...
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Cumin and Cornmeal Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Supper Club: Chez Martha Rose (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Cumin and Cornmeal Bread P 28 *** This is a very dense yeast bread made only with cornmeal and whole wheat flour and a whole lot of cumin seed. I really...
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Sicilian Almond, Basil, and Tomato Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 19th September 2012)

I liked the idea of this dish more than what I produced. Garlic and basil are ground in the food processor, then almonds added and ground up. Finally,...
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Buttermilk Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 19th September 2012)

I liked it, didn't love it. The texture was nice and it was very pretty, but I thought the flavor was lacking. It may be better with some vanilla or...
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Spiced Sole with Braised Endive reviewed by aj12754

From: Le Bernardin Cookbook: Four-Star Simplicity (reviewed 20th September 2012)

Soupereasy and I made this for lunch and while it was very easy, it gets a mixed review. The braised endive is delicious (spices are ground ginger, ground...
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Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 20th September 2012)

I ended up doctoring this when I realized I hadn't carefully read the recipe and didn't have time to roast the red peppers. So I decided -- since I have...
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Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta and Herbs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 20th September 2012)

This is great pasta to throw together in a hurry with ingredients you might have on hand. I loved the saltiness of the feta cheese with the tomatoes in...
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