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Tuna, Anchovy, Semi-Dried Tomato & Cannellini Bean Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 21st July 2017)

Similar but slightly more elaborate (and laborious) version of a family recipe. I quite liked it, if only because it was a little different. The dressing...
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Sweet-And-Sour Sesame Bok Choy with Pork reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 23rd July 2017)

While this was good we thought it was lacking in flavor. We added some garlic powder and hot sauce to our plates and it helped some.
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Banana Ice Cream with Caramelized White Chocolate Freckles reviewed by hipcook

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 27th July 2017)

I'd call this a 4 for the ice cream - nice banana flavor. If you've got some leftover fruit purees from other recipes, you can use them well here - strawberry...
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Sand Dollar Sugar Cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 9th August 2017)

Polish Stuffed Cabbage (Galumkis) reviewed by hipcook

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors (reviewed 17th September 2017)

Dr. Martin's Mix reviewed by Sovay

From: The I Hate to Cook Book (reviewed 17th September 2017)

I have this book largely for historical reasons (though also because it makes me laugh and I like the drawings) so have never envisaged cooking many of...
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Turkey Tetrazzini reviewed by hipcook

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 2nd October 2017)

Not a bad recipe. Not quite enough sauce for my taste, but that might be another case of needing to bake in a wider pan. Could use some additional herb...
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Risotto with Lemon and Crème Fraîche reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 6th October 2017)

Only so-so, nothing as special as Hesser promised in the intro.
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Vermicelli Kheer reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 7th October 2017)

I made a half recipe with 2% milk, rather than whole milk. Pretty tasty, but after more than 10 minutes of cooking, thick was not a word I'd just to describe...
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Greek Minced Meat Casserole / Griechischer Hackfleischauflauf reviewed by friederike

From: Einfach Hausgemacht (reviewed 8th October 2017)

One-pot dish that you can easily prepare in advance; just follow the recipe, but stop before adding the yoghurt, pasta and feta. Too bad I only realized...
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Lemon Cardamom Apple Cake reviewed by amarie8

From: The School Year Survival Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Sanity-Saving Strategies for Every Family and Every Meal (Even Snacks) (reviewed 14th October 2017)

Flavour and texture were great. Unfortunately, the batter overflowed the prescribed 11x7" pan, and took almost 3x as long to bake as suggested. I would...
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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos reviewed by amarie8

From: The School Year Survival Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Sanity-Saving Strategies for Every Family and Every Meal (Even Snacks) (reviewed 14th October 2017)

Texture was okay although a little "soft"; unfortunately there was very little flavour. I'm not a fan of spice so that's not what I was looking for; just...flavour....
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Sweet Potato and Apple Soup reviewed by amarie8

From: The School Year Survival Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Sanity-Saving Strategies for Every Family and Every Meal (Even Snacks) (reviewed 14th October 2017)

Recipes calls for two "medium" sweet potatoes. Considering the sweet potatoes in my area range from 0.5 to 3 pounds, that was a bit vague. The notes suggest...
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Cajun Hoecakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 23rd October 2017)

While this was good we all agreed we enjoy my version better. Not a big fan of sugar in cornbread and this did have some. Cajun seasoning interesting but...
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Supremes de Volaille a la Milanaise (Chicken Breasts Rolled in Parmesan and Fresh Bread Crumbs) reviewed by hipcook

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 7th November 2017)

Fun treatment for chicken. We didn't serve it with the brown butter sauce, but instead heated up a little tomato sauce and made an ersatz chicken parmigiana.
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Easy Moussaka reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 10th November 2017)

It's nice when done well, but it's definitely not easy (not in the meaning of 'not complex'), and it contains several mistakes. 1. Both the potatoes and...
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Latin Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina (reviewed 11th November 2017)

While hubby and I didn't enjoy the slaw by itself it was good on the Bean stuffed Masa Cakes p 68.
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Spanish Saffron Rice with Chicken, Chorizo & Peas reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 12th November 2017)

Basically Paella, without the seafood. It's very delicious (I probably would have given a four or five star rating), but we made one mistake that made...
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Glazed Carrots with Ginger and Rosemary reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 26th November 2017)

Every year, at Christmas or Thanksgiving, my wife says "we could make glazed carrots" and I say "we don't have a glazed carrots recipe" (meaning "I don't...
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Hunter-Style Pasta Sauce with Herbs, Pancetta, Tomato, and White Wine reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 28th November 2017)

The was was good enough, but contained a huge amount of juniper berries. Usually recipes call for one or two berries. This one asked 1/4cup of them. The...
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Muhammara reviewed by jenncc

From: Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories from An Unlikely Life on a Farm (reviewed 3rd December 2017)

This was good with potential... I did not like the addition of honey and will stick to the more traditional pomegranate molasses, which does give sweetness...
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Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: All Recipes (reviewed 5th December 2017)

An easily thrown together dish that can be used as a side or, with the addition of turkey or chicken, as a main. About 10 minutes of chopping (red onion,...
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Cheese and Hash Brown Omelet reviewed by tignor

From: The Convenience Cook: 125 Best Recipes for Easy Homemade Meals Using Time-Saving Foods from Boxes, Bottles, Cans and More (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Burned the HECK out of my hand because, while I used a hot pat to pull the ovenproof skillet out of the oven -- I then grabbed a plate and FORGOT the darn...
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Pressure Cooker Red Cabbage and Apples reviewed by friederike

From: The Black Peppercorn (reviewed 8th December 2017)

I actually merged this recipe with my usual recipe for red cabbage with apples, or rather: I made red cabbage as usual, but instead of cooking it on the...
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Seasoned Spinach reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 21st December 2017)

Made this as an accompaniment to hubby's Korean birthday meal. While it was ok none of us really cared for cold spinach which is how it was to be served....
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Pork Belly and Kimchi Stir-Fry wiht Tofu reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 21st December 2017)

Son was only one who really enjoyed this. Another dish for hubs Korean birthday meal. Daughter and I enjoyed the sauce over our rice minus the meat. Hubby...
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Creamy Macaroni +Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot® (reviewed 21st December 2017)

While this was good hubby, son and I all agree we don't care for our mac and cheese to be cooked in the IP. This is the 2nd time I've tried an IP mac and...
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Twisted Noodles and Olive Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 22nd December 2017)

Good enough to eat, but don't need to make it again. - Half recipe - Casareccia instead of fusilli Recipe instructions never tell you want to do with the...
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Hamburger Pie reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of Casseroles (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 23rd December 2017)

Boring and needed more flavor, but easy to prepare even if I did have to peel and boil potatoes. Still, doesn't get a mark to make again. I find these...
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Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites (Instant Pot) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Foodie and Wine (reviewed 24th December 2017)

Everyone has been raving about these egg bites. I wasn't that impressed. I used cheddar as the choice of favorite cheese. I may try again with a different...
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Broccoli Melts reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 3rd January 2018)

This is an excellent and attractive-looking side for soup. I ended up using the mix of cheeses I had on hand (a cheddar-jack mix rather than the called-for...
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Creamy Avocado Pasta reviewed by aj12754

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 4th January 2018)

This is certainly one of the easiest pasta dishes I've ever thrown together. One avocado, some lemon juice, EVOO, a garlic clove and some fresh basil,...
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Everyday meatballs reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th January 2018)

I made these in my new instant pot (meat setting 5 minutes pressure then 10 minute natural release) as suggested in one of the comments. I found these...
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Farfalle al Salmone Affumicato reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 6th January 2018)

3.5, really, averaging 3 from DH and 4 from me. I made a half recipe using smoked trout since I had that to use up. Used mafalda corta pasta instead of...
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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 7th January 2018)

I was the only one who ate this after I made it. Gave rest to my daughter. While I liked it it tasted like it needed more spices or something. Was a bit...
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Full Irish Slab Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Farmette Cookbook: Recipes and Adventures from My Life on an Irish Farm (reviewed 7th January 2018)

Made this for our Christmas breakfast 2017. While it was good I don't think I'd make again. Interesting to say the least - potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomatoes,...
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Chickpea, quinoa and turmeric curry reviewed by Cindyedge

From: Deliciously Ella Every Day: Simple recipes and fantastic food for a healthy way of life (reviewed 11th January 2018)

I made this recipe as written after I read RedJanet's review. I don't own the cookbook, but I Googled the recipe and found it online here https://deliciouslyella.com/2016/01/23/book-two-recipe-chickpea-quinoa-and-turmeric-curry/....
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Hamburger Buns reviewed by kalamansi

From: Bread Toast Crumbs: Recipes for No-Knead Loaves & Meals to Savor Every Slice (reviewed 12th January 2018)

Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 14th January 2018)

Although my family enjoyed this dish quite a bit, I found it a little bland. Deb warns that the meatballs are a bit hard to shape and work with, and I...
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Spaetzle reviewed by hipcook

From: The Takeout (reviewed 14th January 2018)

My technique needs work, but I did enjoy making these and they were pretty tasty. Not having a spaetzle press, I opted for a tip from the comments to try...
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Mint and Yogurt Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Ok. Two basic problems ... 1) It's way too sweet. I cut back the sugar but it was still unpleasantly sweet to my taste. (1tsp for 5tbl yogurt in the US...
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Caramelized Onions and Jeera Rice (Dungree Anna Jiru Waro Bhat) reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Good enough, but nothing special.
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Trenette al Pesto di Noci reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 18th January 2018)

Our walnut tree produced abundantly this year, so I'm working on using up the bounty. This was good, but nothing special. The sauce seemed seemed awfully...
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Baked Chicken with Roasted Tomatillo Cream Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 20th January 2018)

This was good but my chicken was a little dry and and I felt the tomatillo sauce was missing a little something. I think I would make this again omitting...
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Great Grandma's Mango Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Easy to make. Not bad. Made on 17jan; first taste was a bit salty and blah. First served on 22jan; much better. Sodha says this is a fresh chutney that...
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Risotto reviewed by skdouglass

From: The Ultimate Pressure Cooker Cookbook: More Than 75 Foolproof Irresistible Recipes Tested in All the Most Popular Models (reviewed 28th January 2018)

A solid, respectable, no-frills risotto. Half an hour start to finish, including time to find the weight for the top of the pressure cooker.
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Bulgarian Cucumber Soup with Walnuts reviewed by aj12754

From: The New York Times (reviewed 3rd February 2018)

Easy and fresh tasting, but a little thick for my taste, almost a raita consistency. It just felt like something, maybe some chopped dill, mint, or other...
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Lemon Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 12th February 2018)

I really hate giving this a rating of any kind since I think I might have messed it up. It did have a nice lemony flavor. I tested with a toothpick at...
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Quick and easy Thai vegetable stew reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 13th February 2018)

This is a perfectly serviceable vegetable stew for an easy mid-week meal, though it didn't knock my socks off. I did find the use of soy milk, arrowroot...
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Sweet-Potato and Coriander Mash reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 21st February 2018)

Pretty good, and easy. Chopped cilantro is tossed into the boiling sweet potatoes 10 seconds before draining. Then all is mashed with crème fraîche.
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Gruyère Cracker-Crusted Haddock reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 21st February 2018)

On first bite we both thought this was a bit bland, and we both said, Hmmm, this would be better with a squirt of lemon juice. And it was!. This needs...
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Pizza Beans reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 26th February 2018)

Although my family kind of raved about these, I was a little underwhelmed. Still, day two with beans or soup is always a step up, and the recipe makes...
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Five-spice noodles reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 27th February 2018)

Another good, quick week-night dinner using the Chinese brown sauce from page 35. As long as all of your veggies are prepped before you start, this is...
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Chicken Schnitzel (Hahnchenschnitzel) reviewed by hipcook

From: The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites (reviewed 4th March 2018)

Pleasant; more of a technique than a recipe. Needs salt and possibly other seasonings. Generally a hit in my house; we had some debate over whether it...
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Spinach Cannelloni with Parmesan Cheese reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 10th March 2018)

The cheese sauce was very delicious; but the recipe did't include a red sauce but just uncooked passata. While we are always grateful to skip any unneccessary...
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Yogurt Cake with Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2018)

Probably the cake is excellent on its own. With the syrup added, it was toothachingly sweet, even though I reduced the sugar in the syrup. Nice taste,...
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Chicken Neo-Avgolemono reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2018)

This was so-so. I made a halfish recicpe with four large thighs. Even though they were well-browned, it took much longer than 20 minutes to cook them through....
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Baklar Enginar (Artichoke Hearts with Broad Beans) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 11th March 2018)

This was okay, but I expected better. A shame to cook those beautiful fava beans for 30 minutes; should add them much later in the cooking.
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Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Fast and Foolproof Recipes for Every Brand of Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 12th March 2018)

I had really high hopes for this one but it tasted too eggy for us. It was just ok.
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Wilted Parsley or Cilantro Topping reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2018)

I made this with cilantro. No wilding evident. And barely any vinegar flavor. I added another slog, so all leaves would be coated, maybe 1tsp in all. Ok,...
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One hour broiled chicken and pan sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 15th March 2018)

This was on the program recently so I thought I would give it a try. A 3-4 lb chicken is butterflied and then placed in a hot pan and broiled. My chicken...
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Grated Carrot Salad with Grilled Scallions, Walnuts and Burrata reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 25th March 2018)

While I liked this I didn't enough to make again. I did have to sub fresh mozzarella for the burrata. I used a mixture of rainbow carrots.
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Chicken Forestiere reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken recipes for every day and every mood (reviewed 2nd May 2018)

This recipe yielded a good chicken dish but I was surprised that it really wasn't all that flavourful. I adapted the instructions (made up to sauce as...
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To Die For Low Carb meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 9th April 2018)

While this was good my family and I have other meatloafs we like more. I used ground turkey instead of ground chicken in addition to the ground beef. I...
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Tajine of chicken, caramelized onions and pears reviewed by kaye16

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 17th April 2018)

Maybe 3.5. A disappointment compared with other dishes from this book. I made a halfish recipe with 4 thighs. They were skin-on as directed, but the skin...
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Applesauce Granola with Walnuts, Sesame and Flax reviewed by jenncc

From: Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts (reviewed 17th April 2018)

Definitely one of the healthier granolas I have made, however the spices did not come thru and the flavor would have benefited from a bit more honey or...
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Korean beef, sweet potato, and quinoa bibimbap reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 19th April 2018)

This was just ok. Daughter seemed to enjoy it more than anyone else. The meat did have a great flavor and the sweet potatoes were good. I would eat them...
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Rosemary-Flavored Chickpea and Spinach Soup (Zuppa di Ceci con Spinaci) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the Globe (reviewed 8th May 2018)

Pretty good. A goodly slog of Tabasco helped a lot. Oops, my stash of dried chickpeas was empty, so I used canned chickpeas instead. Actually, I wonder...
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Egg White Cake Recipe (Munavalgekook) reviewed by jenncc

From: Nami-Nami (reviewed 16th May 2018)

I actually loved the flavor of this cake (I used a large dose of vanilla) as well as the slightly crisp outer edges/top. Perhaps I over baked (even tho...
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Falafel reviewed by jenncc

From: Olives, Lemons & Za'atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking (reviewed 26th May 2018)

This makes a lot of falafel, using 2 pounds of chickpeas. I halved it, being especially generous with the herbs (I like a lot of green in my falafel)....
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Quick Pizza Dough reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 29th May 2018)

Something wrong with the recipe. I used the breadmaker to mix the dough. When it was ready, it was still pretty soupy and not ready to be the bottom of...
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So Simple Banana Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Moosewood Restaurant Table: 250 Brand-New Recipes from the Natural Foods Restaurant That Revolutionized Eating in America (reviewed 6th June 2018)

Recipe made enough for hubby and I. We had with pink It made enough for hubby and I. We had with pink himalayan salt, strawberries, and maple syrup....
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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 6th June 2018)

I didn't do the optional topping. First taste I had to add more butter and Parmesan. Made them better but I prefer my mashed potatoes with milk and not...
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Berry and Yogurt Parfaits reviewed by hipcook

From: The Cookbook for Kids (Williams-Sonoma): Great Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook (reviewed 10th June 2018)

It's a yogurt parfait; it's as good as your yogurt and berries are. But it's also a dish my kid can put together entirely on his own, and experiment a...
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Tabbouleh reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: Good Eating (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 11th June 2018)

Pleasant enough (and with the authentic very small proportion of bulgur) but I'm not a big fan of either raw celeriac or raw courgettes -I prefer to substitute...
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Breakfast Cranachan reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: Fast Food (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 11th June 2018)

I love the "proper" version of this (with the double cream) and have to say the low-calorie version is quite a come-down, especially with fat-free yoghurt....
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Carrot Raisin Spice Chewies reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 18th June 2018)

Love the flavor but the texture was a little too cakey for me. I prefer a dene chewy cookie, one that bends but has crisp edges. If you want carrot cake...
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Gemelli with Anchovies, Tomatos, and Mascarpone reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 30th June 2018)

This serves two so I made it for mine and sons supper. We enjoyed it but decided not enough to make again. Image may contain: food
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Dilly quick-pickled cucumbers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Eating from the Ground Up: Recipes for Simple, Perfect Vegetables (reviewed 11th July 2018)

I thought these were going to be really good. They don't have a lot of flavor though. Maybe not enough vinegar. It uses very little rice vinegar. They're...
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Tourneto (Israeli Cucumber and Bread Salad) reviewed by kaye16

From: Book of Middle Eastern Food (reviewed 17th July 2018)

I liked this; DH not so much. Still I'm never sure what to do with soggy salads like this; it's really more like a soup.
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If Looks Could Kale Burger reviewed by hipcook

From: The Bob's Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers (reviewed 18th July 2018)

For some reason, I didn't love these kale chips. They were crispy but maybe a little too much so; seemed a little grainy as they broke up in my mouth....
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Portuguese Galic Chicken reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Crockery Cookbook/over 120 Delicious Recipes for Your Crock-Pot Slow Cooker (Sunset Cookery Books) (reviewed 24th July 2018)

Good, but following the cooking time made the chicken overcooked. Very interesting tomato based flavor with ham, golden raisins, port, brandy and lots...
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Chicken in Riesling with Grapes reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Crockery Cookbook/over 120 Delicious Recipes for Your Crock-Pot Slow Cooker (Sunset Cookery Books) (reviewed 24th July 2018)

I used slightly larger amounts than listed on the recipe to go with the package sizes of what I purchased. I don't do well with sulfites in wine and cherries...
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Kiwi-Cherry Popsicle reviewed by friederike

From: Zoku Quick Pops (reviewed 26th July 2018)

Nice, but not in any way comparable to the others we've had until know. Taste before you freeze them -I used more than double the amount of honey (instead...
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Sauteed Bananas with Yogurt and Honey reviewed by hipcook

From: The Cookbook for Kids (Williams-Sonoma): Great Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook (reviewed 1st August 2018)

Dead simple, but a pretty pleasant summer dessert. I might do a large chop instead of a slice next time; as the bananas cook they can become a little chewy...
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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Secrets of the Southern Table: A Food Lover's Tour of the Global South (reviewed 7th August 2018)

I didn't enjoy this one as much as I thought I would. I don't think I like my mac and cheese spicy.
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Apple Strudel reviewed by jenncc

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 14th August 2018)

I was intrigued by this recipe because of the addition of cheddar cheese. While I enjoyed the strudel I have to say I really liked my previous (foodnetwork)...
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Honeyed Buttermilk Ice Cream with Corn Bread Gravel reviewed by jenncc

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Desserts (reviewed 14th August 2018)

If you like honey you will love this one. That said, make sure you love the honey you use because that is by far the predominate flavor and it is strong....
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Pastel reviewed by kateq

From: Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking (reviewed 30th August 2018)

This is a meat pie made with Boureka dough or puff pastry. I had croissant dough and used that. It calls for lining a baking dish with pastry, filling...
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Spicy Prawns with Mango—Jhinga Thokku reviewed by kaye16

From: Floyd's India (reviewed 6th October 2018)

I made a halfish dose of this. According to Floyd, even my half recipe would need 1 tablespoon of red chili powder (I usually use cayenne for this). One...
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Runner or Green Beans Foogath reviewed by kaye16

From: Floyd's India (reviewed 6th October 2018)

Maybe this was meant to be a main course. It calls for 1kg of beans (I used runner beans) for 4, plus 300g of potatoes. For the beans, at 200g, I thought...
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Kung pao roasted broccoli reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Hungry for More (reviewed 15th October 2018)

While this had a good flavor it was a bit overwhelming to me. It was probably my fault though since I used about a pound of broccoli instead of 2 pounds...
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Cocoa Banana Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes (reviewed 15th October 2018)

Not my favorite banana bread but son-in-law loved it and daughter said good. The cocoa was a little overwhelming with the banana for my tastes.
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Spicy Fried Fillets of Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Floyd's India (reviewed 18th October 2018)

I made a half recipe of this, with tuna, which was the best looking fish of the day. This was actually pretty good, probably the only recipe I'll save...
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Chou-Fleur Blanchi (Blanched Cauliflower - Preliminary Cooking) reviewed by hipcook

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 19th October 2018)

Yup, it's blanched cauliflower. Though I must admit salting the water is a good step.
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Sourdough Starter reviewed by kaye16

From: Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food (reviewed 4th November 2018)

Made up a batch of this. Yet to be seen how it works. It makes a huge amount. My blender couldn't do the job. I transferred to a bowl and used my hand...
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Break apart sesame spelt crackers reviewed by Kestrel

From: Artisan Sourdough Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Delicious Handcrafted Bread with Minimal Kneeding (reviewed 9th November 2018)

I make lots of crackers so I thought I’d give this sourdough version a try. The dough was way too dry after mixing so I had to add about 1/3 cup of water...
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Keralan Veggie Curry with Poppadoms, Rice & Minty Yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 11th November 2018)

The dish itself, the flavours, at least how I made it, that's a solid four star rating - it was delicious! Everything else - the time management, the style...
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Cream of Mushroom Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 11th November 2018)

Bit of a caveat before posting this review. The rating is based primarily on my husband's taste buds as my will be inoperable for a few months. He liked...
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Stella Parks No Stress Super Flaky Pie Crust reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 23rd November 2018)

Unsure how to rate this. I didn't choose this recipe because I was worried about making pie crust, pie crust isn't something I stress about, I chose it...
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