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Aubergine-wrapped Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Butter reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 22nd July 2011)Hello, calories!
Let me make this clear - although the recipe says 'Serves 4 as a starter, or 2 as a main', you do not want to serve this as a main course.... | |
Fire-Roasted Banana Goop Sundaes, with Rum, Raisins, and Butter reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (reviewed 24th July 2011)This was only OK. It was interesting to prepare - bananas (in their skin) are grilled till goopy. Then they are squeezed over vanilla ice cream, and... | |
Green Tea and Pistachio Cupcakes reviewed by JaymeFrom: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 1st August 2011)This recipe has a typo in it for sure. The batter was waaaaaay to thick. These were hearty green tea muffins. I would add another half cup of milk at least... | |
Red Currant and Raspberry Pie reviewed by Astrid5555From: Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts: 150 Recipes for Old-Fashioned and Modern Favourites (reviewed 1st August 2011)No one wanted to eat this pie because it was way too sweet. However, the red currant and raspberry combination has potential, so I will give it another... | |
Plum Jam / Pruimenjam reviewed by friederikeFrom: Jams and Preserves (reviewed 2nd August 2011)Bit of a disappointment. I believe the main problem was far too much sugar - it was unbelievably sweet while it was cooking, so sweet you could hardly... | |
Speedy Spanish Rice reviewed by BethNHFrom: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 2nd August 2011)Disappointing!
It's a very basic recipe but I figured it was worth a shot. In the end, the rice was just too crunchy (brown rice) and had very little... | |
Kiwi Banana Muffins reviewed by JaymeFrom: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 3rd August 2011)A little too moist for my taste, but it's hard to pack this much fruit into a muffin without that happening. Great kiwi flavour though, but overall this... | |
Hamburgers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 11th August 2011)This is a pretty standard hamburger recipe, but it came out really dry. The recipe is just a general guideline, and suggests adding ketchup, worchestshire... | |
Zucchini and Sun Dried Tomato Scones reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Scrumpdillyicious (reviewed 12th August 2011)Great concept - zucchini scones with sun dried tomatoes - but the recipe had lots of errors!
I discovered this recipe, and the blog, from TheKitchn. ... | |
Carrot Fries reviewed by JaymeFrom: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 15th August 2011)Cooking time is way off for these. They were starting to burn about halfway through. They also didn't crisp up very well. | |
Pineapple Chutney reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 15th August 2011)My reaction to this recipe is kind of like that of a police officer at a fender-bender ... "nothing to see here .... move along." It's just not very interesting... | |
Tomato, Chickpea and Feta Salad reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2011)This was just fine but not really special enough that I'd want to make it again. It calls for za'atar which is an interesting change of pace, but when... | |
Stir-fried potato slivers with chillies and Sichuan pepper reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking (reviewed 19th August 2011)I am not sure about this one. It took at least 8 minuets of vigorous stir-frying to get the potato's cooked to what I would consider edible, and even then,... | |
Parmesan chicken reviewed by redjanetFrom: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 21st August 2011)Yuck. I really wanted to like this. I'm determined to see what's so great about Nigel Slater as so many people rave about him, but so far I find his recipes... | |
Beer-Battered Fried Fish reviewed by BethNHFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 24th August 2011)Fail.
It's hard to believe it's the fault of the recipe so it must be the fault of the cook. I followed the directions exactly but the batter didn't... | |
Seared Fish with Tomato Water with Herbs and Olives reviewed by aj12754From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 28th August 2011)This was disappointing. Very easy to execute with very clear directions for making the tomato water and searing the fish. But -- at the end of the day... | |
My Quick Chopped Coleslaw reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: New James Beard (reviewed 28th August 2011)Bland, but easily corrected.
This is the most simple of coleslaws - chopped cabbage, mayo, salt and pepper. I used home-made mayo (blender mayo from... | |
Tuna bouillabaisse reviewed by westerFrom: On Rice: 60 Fast and Easy Toppings That Make the Meal (reviewed 30th August 2011)This did nothing for me. It tasted well, but there was nothing special or even particular about the taste. Won't bother with this again. | |
Carnival Cookies reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 3rd September 2011)This sounded like a new way to use up those leftover overripe bananas. I needed 4 large to get the needed amount of bananas. I am glad that she mentioned... | |
Cucumber, Red Onion and Radish Salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining: A Cookbook, Menu Planner & Entertaining Sourcebook for Occasions Large or Small, Casual or Elegant (reviewed 4th September 2011)This recipe bills itelf as a slaw-like salad. Everyone agreed that there were way too many onions. This late in the season radishes are not dependable,... | |
Birthday Sheet Cake reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 5th September 2011)Why such a low rating? The cake was moist, but dense. I didn't care for the texture of the cake. I adapted this recipe by making a tall 3-layer cake,... | |
Chocolate Biscuit Cake reviewed by lovesgenoiseFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 5th September 2011)This cake is reported to be the Groom's cake that Prince William chose for his wedding.
I must admit that I didn't like this cake very much. Part of the... | |
Simpler-than-Pilaf Baked Rice reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 10th September 2011)Was this really simpler than pilaf? I don't think I would say so, since there are actually two steps: cooking on the stovetop and baking in the oven. Also,... | |
Sesame-fried scallops with ginger and spring onion reviewed by westerFrom: Shellfish (reviewed 11th September 2011)While this wasn't bad, it wasn't that original either, and the other ingredients did not make the flavor of the scallops stand out.
The instructions were... | |
Roasted Tomato-Garlic Sauce reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 12th September 2011)I made this sauce to use with the Eggplant Strata (page 127) recipe. I used store bought tomatoes, and the results didn't seem that amazing. I would only... | |
Butternut squash and tahini spread reviewed by broadbeanFrom: The New Vegetarian - Ottolenghi (Guardian) (reviewed 12th September 2011)This is basically like a hummous, but made from squash rather than chickpeas. It's a good idea, but I found it a little bland, and not worth the hassle... | |
Raw Beet Salad with Carrot and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th September 2011)Not sure how to rate this, as the beets from my garden tasted more like radishes (too much summer heat?), and I disliked the resulting sharp flavor.
I... | |
Shrimp Bisque reviewed by aj12754From: Saveur Website (reviewed 17th September 2011)Soupereasy and I made this soup for one of our weekly cooking projects. I suppose it is a good way to use up shrimp shells, but we were both underwhelmed... | |
Baked Eggs with Kale and Crusty Bread reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Urban Pantry: Tips and Recipes for a Thrifty, Sustainable and Seasonal Kitchen (reviewed 20th September 2011)This recipe is fine, but not very creative or original. What bothers me about it is that it appears in this book, which is supposed to be about putting... | |
Plum Cake "Tatin" reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 25th September 2011)This was just OK. I thought it was way too sweet and then it got mushy fast. I won't be making it again. | |
Roquefort in Chicory Leaves reviewed by friederikeFrom: Finger Food (Le Cordon Bleu) (reviewed 26th September 2011)I didn't like it. It felt like eating pure butter! I guess it might be nice if you change several things, such as using less butter, more Roquefort (or... | |
20-minute seafood pasta reviewed by redjanetFrom: 101 One-pot Dishes: Tried-and-tested Recipes (Good Food 101) (reviewed 4th October 2011)This wasn't so great. It tasted nice enough, but it was kind of a pain in the neck to eat. I thought it was pretty clever breaking up the spaghetti so... | |
Touch-of-Grace Biscuits reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 16th December 2011)I too had difficulties with these. I did weigh White Lily flour and opted for buttermilk. My dough was like pancake batter. I tried to shape it and it... | |
Sweet Green Tomato Upside-Down Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 15th October 2011)Great concept, but a flawed recipe.
The tomatoes were still crunchy at the end, and the cake's top was over-done while the middle not cooked through.... | |
Soup Au vin reviewed by aj12754From: Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking (reviewed 15th October 2011)This seemed to us like a very wine-y version of French onion soup -- minus the cheese and bread. We were underwhelmed. | |
Ginnie's One-Pot Chocolate Sheet Cake reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: The Family Baker: 150 Never-Let-You-Down Basic Recipes (reviewed 20th October 2011)If it were up to me, I'd give this one zero stars. But I made this as an extra cake for a birthday party that had extra people coming on quick notice,... | |
Pasta Fagioli reviewed by aj12754From: Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets (reviewed 21st October 2011)I knew this would be a fairly thick soup from the picture accompanying the recipe. For us it was a bit too thick so I ended up adding almost 2 cups of... | |
Butterscotch Blondies reviewed by joeljkpFrom: Easy Comfort Food: Simple Recipes for Feel-good Favorites (reviewed 23rd October 2011)A bit gooey, yet crumbly. Ok flavor, nothing special. | |
Sao Biscuits reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: The Red Cross Recipe Book, 9th Edition (reviewed 29th October 2011)Only fair, but I think that it is the cook more than the recipe. The biscuits needed to be rolled thinner than I managed, and I forgot the salt. Also,... | |
Beef Ragout reviewed by hipcookFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 2nd November 2011)I was underwhelmed by this stew of beef, zucchini, and tomato. I found it watery and lacking in flavor. Perhaps part of the problem is that it's a spring... | |
Raw Potato Dumplings / Rohe Kartoffelklöße reviewed by friederikeFrom: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 12th November 2011)When I was a kid, hardly anything was made using a packet of instant food; in fact, potato dumplings may have been the only dish at all where this actually... | |
Würziger Kürbis-Brot-Auflauf mit Bergkäse reviewed by friederikeFrom: Meine Landküche (reviewed 15th November 2011)Just not worth the effort. I thought it would be a casserole, but actually it was more of a savoury pumpkin and cheese bread pudding.
My first issue... | |
Broiled Grapefruit with Vanilla Ginger reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th November 2011)This was fine -- just not as good as I expected ... for me, the ginger seemed to compete with the tartness of the grapefruit rather than complement it. | |
Savoy Cabbage with Bacon and Mushroom Sauce / Wirsing mit Speck und Pilzsauce reviewed by friederikeFrom: Stern Gourmet (reviewed 24th November 2011)What an odd dish! The combination of savoy cabbage and parmesan didn't work at all, the sauce was very liquid, and despite all the bacon and mushrooms... | |
Qa'meh (Finely Minced Meat) reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: The Art of Persian Cooking (Hippocrene International Cookbook Classics) (reviewed 26th November 2011)Mild in flavour, but it might have been better if I had chosen one of the other additional ingredients, rather then potatoes, such as the sour cherries... | |
Rough Mashed Potatoes with Garlic reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 27th November 2011)It took a lot longer for the potatoes to get tender than I expected. I think it is easier to make the mashed potatoes on the stovetop and keep them warm... | |
Gumbo reviewed by hipcookFrom: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 28th November 2011)This is a pretty good chicken and rice soup. It is, unfortunately, a lackluster gumbo. With a dash of hot sauce and a sprinkle of file powder at the table,... | |
Hokkaido Pumpkin and Cinnamon Gratin / Gratin de potimarron et canelle reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ripailles (reviewed 28th November 2011)I have no idea why this is listed as a gratin. Let me tell you, it's not a gratin. It's a mash. A rather too creamy, nearly slightly liquidy mash. But... | |
Hilbeh (Fenugreek and Coriander Paste) reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: The Complete Middle East Cookbook (reviewed 30th November 2011)Nice, but we both agreed that it was "missing something". Strange, considering the ingredients. We had it on falafels, which were a bit spicy, but not... | |
Touch-of-Grace Biscuits reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 30th November 2011)These were fun to make but I discovered we don't like sugar in our biscuits. I already knew we didn't care for sugar in our cornbread. Of course I do... | |
Japanse roereieren met tofoe (Japanese scrambled eggs with tofu) reviewed by westerFrom: Veelzijdige eiergerechten (reviewed 1st December 2011)I didn't care for this at all - it was very salty and didn't taste of much else. Also, the instructions didn't work well, the egg stayed liquid in the... | |
Cauliflower Soup with Stilton Cheese reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd December 2011)This was just ok -- and it could I think have been so much better with just a few changes. I did make a few changes based on some of the recipe reviews... | |
Hummus reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 3rd December 2011)I wasn't terribly impressed with this. It came out chalky and dry, almost bitter. This is such a common recipe that there surely must be better versions... | |
Inspiration Soup reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th December 2011)This soup was weird. The marinated artichoke hearts added a vinegary taste to the soup that was sort of strange. My husband called this soup "pickle soup."... | |
Sweet redpepper jam reviewed by aj12754From: The New Portuguese Table: Exciting Flavors from Europe's Western Coast (reviewed 15th December 2011)I made this red pepper jam to go with the mini salt cod sandwiches.
The jam is really a snap to make though for my taste it is too sweet. The author suggests... | |
Yeasted Country Bread with Cornmeal reviewed by VermontnurseFrom: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 18th December 2011)Like the other reviewer my loaf did not rise well befoe baking. First two rises fine. Ok bread, nice crust but not worth making again. I bake lots of bread... | |
Baked Eggs with Herbs and Vegetables (Kuku Sabzi) reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Taste of the Middle East (Creative Cooking Library) (reviewed 23rd December 2011)The other half liked it, but I found it a little bland, and even a bit odd. Think crunchy lettuce baked custard. The saffron didn't come through at all,... | |
Plain pancakes reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Breakfast Book (reviewed 31st December 2011)I've had lots of good recipes from this cookbook, but this basic pancake recipe is not one. They always come out flat. Try Joy of Cooking instead. | |
Hollandaise Sauce reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Delia Online (reviewed 1st January 2012)The instructions were good, and the method simple, but the sauce didn't thicken. I think the problem was the cook, as I was nervous about pouring hot liquids... | |
Focaccia reviewed by skdouglassFrom: More Bread Machine Magic : More Than 140 New Recipes From the Authors of Bread Machine Magic for Use in All Types of Sizes of Bread Machines (reviewed 1st January 2012)Following the instructions gave me a focaccia on the thin/crisp end of the spectrum. Though it behaved as expected, iit was lacking in the personality... | |
Baked Egg souffle reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The New Southwest Cookbook: Recipes from Outstanding Restaurants and Resorts in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado (reviewed 1st January 2012)Hubby nor I liked this enough to make again. I cooked his a bit longer than mine since he likes a very well done egg. He said he would have liked it better... | |
Lazy Mary's Lemon Tart reviewed by skdouglassFrom: food52 (reviewed 3rd January 2012)Your lemons have better things to do than to end up in this tart.
I'm giving it a 2 instead of the 1 it actually deserved because it's LEMON. Lemon lemon... | |
Stir-fried Clams in Black Beans and Chilli Sauce reviewed by friederikeFrom: Cook Like a Master Chef - Tips for Kitchen Novice (reviewed 7th January 2012)A dish with potential, but boy it was salty!
We'll probably try again on Monday (if the clams survive the weekend), not use the stock cube and the salt,... | |
Sautéed Green Beans with Mushrooms reviewed by EmszyFrom: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 11th January 2012)I found this dish a little too salty (there are 4 teaspoons of salt in it!) and 'winey'. It wasn't bad just not great and I would have preferred something... | |
Mini Meatloaves reviewed by Milk_MaidFrom: All Recipes (reviewed 11th January 2012)These mini-meatloaves were cute and perfectly edible, but they reminded me of school lunch meatloaf - not something any of us really hopes to be reminded... | |
Orginial Durkee Green Bean Casserole reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: cooks.com (reviewed 12th January 2012)My kids beg for this for holidays. The canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup are too much soup and too little vegetable. With the fried onions... | |
Apple Sharlotke reviewed by BarbaraFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 19th January 2012)A first for a Smitten recipe--this recipe seemed so light and easy but it didn't work for me. I left the cake in for the full 60 minutes, but the center... | |
Cherry Almond Crumble / Kersen-amandelcrumble reviewed by friederikeFrom: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 19th January 2012)There were so many things that went wrong with this dish! The corn starch agglutinated and did not dissolve, never mind how much I stirred; it was too... | |
Roxy's Grated Coleslaw reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 20th January 2012)Whew this slaw is tart. It wasn't too bad with the pork chops from page 162 but don't think I want to make this one again. | |
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by veganpiecrustFrom: Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes (reviewed 22nd January 2012)I wasn't super impressed with these. They turned out fine...They were quite light and airy for a cookie, but didn't have great taste. They didn't taste... | |
Bacalhoada reviewed by BarbaraFrom: Simply Recipes (reviewed 5th February 2012)This recipe for this Portugese salt code casserole/stew was just too plain. The kalamata olives were a good compliment, but it really lacked punch. If... | |
Blood Orange Port Marmalade reviewed by megaelimFrom: The Complete Book of Year-Round Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Delicious Recipes (reviewed 5th February 2012)I ended up with caramel, and I was watching this pretty closely as it cooked. I think it's too small a batch to easily pull off. | |
Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: The Vegan Slow Cooker: Simply Set It and Go with 150 Recipes for Intensely Flavorful, Fuss-Free Fare Everyone (Vegan or Not!) Will Devour (reviewed 8th February 2012)I had such high hopes for this recipes and was pretty disappointed with the results. I followed the recipe very closely, only making one modification.... | |
New Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 10th February 2012)This cake was somewhat of a disappointment. It seemed to be a basic vanilla coffee cake with a spiced, nutty streusel topping. As usual, Joanne Chang added... | |
Blood Orange and Rosemary Jelly reviewed by friederikeFrom: A Year in my Kitchen (reviewed 10th February 2012)Uh. We were having guests last night, and as the recipe advises to prepare the jellies the day they are being served as they could become too hard otherwise,... | |
Salmon Tartare on Green Olive Crostini reviewed by soupereasyFrom: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 17th February 2012)I give this a 2 because the Green Olive Pesto is rather nice.
Another AJ Soupereasy project.
Far too much mustard for our taste, 1 tbl of dijon and 2... | |
Salmon with Lemon-Shallot Relish & Prosciutto reviewed by aj12754From: Weir Cooking in the City: More than 125 Recipes and Inspiring Ideas for Relaxed Entertaining (reviewed 25th February 2012)The recipe sounds more appetizing than it turns out to be and there is a mistake in the recipe as well. You begin by cutting your prosciutto into half... | |
Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Parmesan reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 26th February 2012)A good idea on paper, lacking something in execution. Folding the cooked vegetables into the egg after scrambling really results in scrambled egg topped... | |
Nutty Eggplant and Potato Curry reviewed by kaye16From: The Spice of Vegetarian Cooking: Ethnic Recipes from India, China, Mexico, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe (reviewed 2nd March 2012)A pretty boring rendition of an eggplant and potato curry. Neela's Eggplant and Potato from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking is quite... | |
Poached Pears with Prunes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 3rd March 2012)It seemed like a good, basic recipe, with bay leaves and prunes adding a twist. Unfortunately, it also called for half a navel orange, peel and all. Cinnamon,... | |
Cauliflower and Feta Omelet reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd March 2012)I made this a few weeks ago and kept forgetting to review it -- probably because I found it pretty forgettable as egg/breakfast dishes go. My husband... | |
Apple Butter Cookies reviewed by havfaithFrom: The 100 Best Vegan Baking Recipes: Amazing Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Pies, Brownies and Breads (reviewed 3rd March 2012)Not so impressed. I have an applesauce drop cookie recipe I got from a friend that turns out perfectly every time though it's definitely not the healthiest... | |
Spanish Rice reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Joy of Cooking (reviewed 6th March 2012)This produced a heavily bacon product that was somewhat greasy and tasted unbalanced.
Bacon is cooked, rice is then browned in the bacon greese, and the... | |
Black Bean and Rice Salad reviewed by TwinkleFrom: Gluten-free, Sugar-free Cooking: Over 200 Delicious Recipes to Help You Live a Healthier, Allergy-Free Life (reviewed 6th March 2012)While easy and quick to make, the dressing is not a good combination of flavors. I did not care for the orange juice and balsamic vinegar mixed together. | |
Orange, Romaine, and Walnut Salad reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 7th March 2012)Crunchy and refreshing, but between the orange segments, and the orange juice and orange flower water in the dressing, the flavour was overwhelmingly orange.... | |
The Simplest Bean Burgers reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 11th March 2012)I would love to find a good bean burger recipe. These are just okay, and I didn't really care for the addition of oatmeal, which made the burgers too grainy. | |
Apple Oatmeal Bread reviewed by havfaithFrom: The Bread Machine Cookbook II (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 11th March 2012)The flavor is okay, but the loaf is super dry. Upping the applesauce by at least half a cup would help a lot, but as is, it's pretty inedible even with... | |
Cannellini with Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Sausage reviewed by megaelimFrom: The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living (reviewed 16th March 2012)This dish inspired a new rule in my house - I am never again allowed to prepare a meal with Brussels sprouts that aren't roasted.
I was ok with it, but... | |
Mashed Favas with Warm Tomatoes and Feta reviewed by megaelimFrom: The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living (reviewed 16th March 2012)Don't make this with dried beans. That's all I'm saying. | |
Quick Salmon Tikka With Cucumber Yogurt reviewed by btingFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)This was an interesting flavour combination for salmon-- a little bit Indian and a little bit Greek. If I were to make this again, I might add a little... | |
Chicken and Leek Stroganoff reviewed by btingFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)These were "pleasing" flavours, but I probably would not make this again. It was a little too soupy, so I would use less cream if making it again. Also,... | |
Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese Bake reviewed by btingFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)I really wanted this to taste better because I really liked the preparation method. While it is better than the Deceptively Delicious recipe that includes... | |
Baked Creamy Leeks reviewed by btingFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)Maybe I don't love leeks enough to eat this much of them on their own. I found the texture unappetizing-- maybe cooking the leeks a little longer than... | |
Quick Steamed Microwave Pudding Cake reviewed by btingFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)Sure it's quick, but it's not that good. I would rather put in a little more effort and have a really tasty cake. Or, the mug cake on mel's kitchen cafe... | |
Mega Chocolate Fudge Cake reviewed by btingFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)I really wanted to try this recipe once I bought this cookbook. A cake with fudge in it? C'mon! After hunting down some fudge, I was excited to try... | |
Herby Mustard Chicken with Olive Oil Mash reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Donna Hay (reviewed 22nd March 2012)Lacked flavour and the chicken was very oily.
(Recipe originally published in 'Donna Hay' Magazine, Issue 40, Aug/Sep 2008, page 60). | |
Herby Mustard Chicken with Olive Oil Mash reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 22nd March 2012)Lacked flavour and the chicken was very oily.
(Recipe also available at http://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fastfood/chicken/herby-mustard-chicken-with-olive-oil-mash). | |
Sesame Seed, Almond, and Honey Cone reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 23rd March 2012)I scaled this down to 1/4 size, and am glad.
I've triple checked my calculations - all OK - so it must be the recipe's fault that this produces a very... | |
Homemade Granola reviewed by gatheringsFrom: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th March 2012)Too much oil and honey in this granola.Watch the time carefully only takes 20-30 mins.over browns quickly. | |
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon, Onion, and Pepper Jack Cheese reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 30th March 2012)I added avocado for a more southwestern flavor. This method of folding the ingredients into the eggs after they are cooked works all right, but it doesn't... |