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Chappati reviewed by hipcook

From: The Great Sandwich Book (reviewed 2nd April 2012)

On the one hand, this technique for home-made flatbread couldn't be easier. On the other hand, it couldn't be more bland. (The ingredients, literally,...
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Pumpkin Spice Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 7th April 2012)

The flavor is decent but the baking time was completely off. I've tried this recipe twice now. The first time, I made two regular size loaves and they...
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Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by foodiewife

From: Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts: 150 Recipes for Old-Fashioned and Modern Favourites (reviewed 8th April 2012)

What's a coconut creme pie, really? It's a pie crust filled with pastry cream and whipped topping. I didn't make the chocolate crust, only because I...
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Spaghetti Frittata reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 11th April 2012)

It was ok. Will not make again.
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 11th April 2012)

The amount of carrots in this casserole was too much for us.
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Dessert Galette Pastry reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th October 2012)

Although the other reviews of this recipe from her other cookbooks were not too good, I still wanted to try another yeast galette pastry recipe. The dough...
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Rice Noodles and Tofu with Asian Pesto reviewed by resahebler1

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 11th April 2012)

I really did not care for this recipe. It was bland.
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Yankee Corn Muffins reviewed by snoopy

From: Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary (reviewed 13th April 2012)

It's been a long time since I made this recipe. I remember not being too crazy about it. Perhaps I'm just not a corn muffin person.
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White Bean and Piquillo Pepper Spread reviewed by snoopy

From: The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Jump-Start Weight Loss and Help You Feel Great (reviewed 14th April 2012)

I'm not sure it's fair to rate this recipe because I really messed it up. But the reason for that is that it makes way too much spread for just me (or...
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Herbed Cauliflower Tomato Soup reviewed by snoopy

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 17th April 2012)

This is a solid recipe. Pretty basic, versatile. In retrospect, I should have saved some florets for garnish as suggested. The cauliflower is the only...
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Tahini Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th April 2012)

I made the version with yogurt as a dip for crudites. I was hoping this would be reminiscent of tahini dressing, but it came out bitter, and I had even...
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Tuscan Pici with Bread and Pecoino reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pasta (reviewed 20th April 2012)

This was a very simple recipe, but for me, the combination of carbs with carbs wasn't my cup of tea. This was my 16 yr old's selection, which he prepared...
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Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 23rd April 2012)

This was easy to make by cooking the pasta first then mixing all the other ingredients with it in the slow cooker. You then cook on low for about 3 1/2...
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Chicken Skewers with Spicy Yellow Chile Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 25th April 2012)

A tad dry, but with a spicy sauce. Chicken breast meat is laced onto skewers, and grilled. We followed the time exactly, and it was over-cooked and dry. The...
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Peanut Butter Squares reviewed by BethNH

From: Baking Sheet (reviewed 27th April 2012)

These no bake squares have a peanut butter, graham cracker, butter, confectioner's sugar base and a chocolate topping. The base is pressed into a pan...
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Roasted salmon with bay leaf-orange butter and cashews reviewed by wester

From: Instant Gourmet: Delicious Meals in 20 Minutes or Less (reviewed 28th April 2012)

This sauce was much too sweet for my liking.
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Flan de Poireaux à la Berrichonne / Cream and Leek Pie reviewed by friederike

From: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 8th October 2012)

I wasn't too impressed. We had packed it for a picknick, and it came out all soggy, even though we had let it cool completely before packing it. Additionally,...
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Sourdough Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: Alaska Sourdough (reviewed 12th May 2012)

I used this recipe for my 2nd attempt at sourdough bread. This recipe uses no dry yeast so it takes forever to raise. Following the instructions, my loaves...
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Sourdough Waffles reviewed by havfaith

From: Alaska Sourdough (reviewed 12th May 2012)

Even though I oiled my waffle iron well, these stuck so bad I'd have had to cool the iron down and clean it before making a 2nd. I turned it off and used...
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Lemon Buttermilk Rhubarb Bundt Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Honey & Jam (reviewed 13th May 2012)

I wanted to love this. Lemon - my son's favorite, rhubarb, my husband's favorite, and cake, my daughter's favorite. Unfortunately this produced a very...
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spring kale salad with sweet miso dressing reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 16th May 2012)

This is a raw kale salad. It was tolerable (think about how good it is for you!), but not very appealing. I admit that I'm a raw kale skeptic -- I love...
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Banana Breakfast Bars reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegan Diner: Classic Comfort Food for the Body and Soul (reviewed 17th May 2012)

I really wanted to like these. I followed the recipe as written other than using white whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose and subbing applesauce...
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Cod with Chicory Jam and Citrus Dressing / Op de huid gegrilde kabeljauw met witlofmarmelade en frisse citrusdressing reviewed by friederike

From: Gerechten van de Heerlijkheid (reviewed 18th May 2012)

Meh. The components didn't work together as a combination, and by even themselves they were a bit weird. The citrus dressing, for example, was either...
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Grilled Shrimp or Fish Tacos reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 21st May 2012)

I will say right up front that I dropped the bowl containing the guacamole I was planning to serve with these tacos, so the tacos were undressed. Regardless,...
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Asian Chicken Breasts and Rice with Cashews reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 22nd May 2012)

This did not impress me. The sauce was overly sweet but otherwise bland. I put the cashews on about 5 minutes before the end of cooking time. If added...
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Chick-pea Harira reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for an Arabian Night: Traditional Cooking from North Africa & the Middle East (reviewed 26th May 2012)

These flavors just did not really come together. I had high hopes for this recipe. It sounded interesting - the cookbook says this is the food with eaten...
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Creamy Dressing for Coleslaw reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 1st June 2012)

I was surprised that this dressing had no seasoning other than sugar and vinegar. I ended up mixing half plain yogurt with the mayo to cut the fat and...
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Liver with Sesame Seed and Mustard Crust reviewed by Sovay

From: Eating in (reviewed 15th October 2012)

I was disappointed with this. The coating of sesame and mustard seeds looked good and added a nice crisp texture but surprisingly little flavour.
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Stove-top baked beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 4th June 2012)

I couldn't find canned navy beans so I used canned northern beans in this one. Neither I nor my family cared for these. We thought they had a vinergy taste...
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Yogurt-Mint Cucumber Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 14th June 2012)

Not my favorite. It tastes a little bland and flat. I didn't go through the extra step of salting the cucumber, but then I don't usually think of making...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by havfaith

From: Quick & Easy Vegan Bake Sale: More than 150 Delicious Sweet and Savory Vegan Treats Perfect for Sharing (Quick and Easy (Experiment)) (reviewed 19th June 2012)

They're okay. I added 1/4 c vegan mini chocolate chips. These aren't very peanutty for a cookie with "peanut butter" in the name. I had a bad feeling when...
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Breaded asparagus with Parma Ham / Gepaneerde asperges met parmaham reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 21st June 2012)

Wiener Schnitzel meets asparagus. While both of them belong to my all-time favourites, they just don't combine. This was especially annoying as this recipe...
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Granola Bars reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th June 2012)

I'm not crazy about these granola bars. They're OK, but not great. I find they have a little too much honey sweetness and not enough grain and nut flavor....
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Herbed Squash Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 3rd July 2012)

I really thought this was going to be delicious but none of us cared for it. I cooked this to use up some of the abundance of yellow and zucchini squash...
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Watermelon Mint Sorbet reviewed by hipcook

From: Red Streetcar Line (reviewed 8th July 2012)

It might be more fair to think of this as a Mint Watermelon Sorbet - the mint flavor was dominant, almost overpowering, in my attempt. Two things come...
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Pickled Green Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella reviewed by sturlington

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 11th July 2012)

This was a good idea but had a strange flavor to it. The spice mix was bizarre. There was also a bitter aftertaste. Would not make again.
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Ginger and Coriander Marinated Fish reviewed by friederike

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 20th July 2012)

In contrast to the Prawn Fried Rice we had earlier this week, this dish contained all the promising ingredients - soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic,...
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Portuguese Rice Pudding reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 28th July 2012)

I have never tried rice pudding and didn't think I would like it since I don't care for sugar on my rice. My husband on the other hand loves rice pudding...
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Beer and Cheese Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

We really didn't care for these muffins and it may have been my choice of beer. Since I had some Guinness on hand and we enjoy other things I've made with...
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Broiled Salmon with Garlic, Mustard, and Herbs reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Unfortunately, this recipe is not one of my favourites though part of that may have been a result of poor execution instead of the recipe itself. The...
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Oven-baked Pea, Barley and Broad Bean Frittata reviewed by friederike

From: vegetarian (reviewed 7th August 2012)

It tastes just as bland as it looks. Which shouldn't necessarily come as a surprise, I guess, if you look at the ingredients: peas, barley, broad beans...
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Cream cheese and celery salad reviewed by wester

From: Book of Middle Eastern Food (reviewed 23rd August 2012)

Boring. Won't make this again.
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Double Double Drive-Thru Burgers reviewed by Twinkle

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 28th August 2012)

They were alright, but I didn't care for the walnuts in the burgers.
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Easy Ham and Potato Hash reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 1st September 2012)

This sounded really good, like a dish to have for brunch (cooks in 5 to 6 hours). It was quite awful. It might have tasted better if I used a different...
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Prosciutto, Provolone and Sage reviewed by friederike

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

Nah. This was just weird. The peppers made it quite sweet, something not even the bacon could counteract. We didn't have provolone, so we used mozzarella,...
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Mackerel with tomatoes and pepper sauce reviewed by wester

From: The Seafood Cookbook: Classic to Contemporary (reviewed 9th September 2012)

Nice, easy, and very forgettable.
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Cocoa reviewed by kalamansi

From: Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch -- Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods (reviewed 10th September 2012)

Sizzling Rice Cake with Shrimps (鍋粑蝦仁, guō bā xiārén) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 15th September 2012)

We made this dish last week, and to my surprise it was the first dish from this series of books that really was a disappointment. The rice cakes were...
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Sizzling Rice Cake with Shrimps (鍋粑蝦仁, guō bā xiārén) reviewed by friederike

From: Rice: Traditional Chinese Cooking (reviewed 15th September 2012)

We made this dish last week, and to my surprise it was the first dish from this series of books that really was a disappointment. The rice cakes were...
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French Toast reviewed by sturlington

From: Kitchen Simple: Essential Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 16th September 2012)

A basic, bare-bones recipe. I usually like to add some cinnamon and vanilla to my french toast, jazz it up a little. Also, I think the liquid to egg ratio...
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Stuffed hard Cooked Eggs 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)

I substituted smoked mackerel for the trout. As it is a stronger flavored fish, I used all of the egg yolks, instead of the two specified. It still turned...
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Basil Buttermilk Dressing reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 20th September 2012)

For me ... too much acid in the dressing. The ratio seems to be about 1/2 -- I prefer more 1/3. It is not really a creamy dressing in spite of the buttermilk....
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Dessert Galette Pastry reviewed by Zosia

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 21st September 2012)

Very easy dough to make and work with, certainly far easier than flaky pastry or even other yeast doughs. The dough needed to be frozen at certain stages...
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Miso-Curry Delicata Squash reviewed by Kestrel

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 25th September 2012)

I didn't really care for this, which was surprising since I like all the ingredients separately, and have liked some of this author's recipes in the past....
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Potato, leek, and celery root soup reviewed by wester

From: Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes From The Celebrated Greens Restaurant (reviewed 26th September 2012)

Not wild about this - a bit bland. I did like the orange crème fraîche though, I might use it in other recipes.
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Hot Baked Nutella & Cream Cheese Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 29th September 2012)

Nutella toast is a favorite of 13-daughter, and so this recipe caught our eye. Bread is toasted under the broiler, one slice spread with cream cheese,...
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Alsatian Apple Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Supper Club: Chez Martha Rose (reviewed 29th September 2012)

This was dreadful. I was glad that I was a little short on apples or the small amount of batter would have been completely eclipsed by the apples. I should...
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Potato Pastry reviewed by Sovay

From: Food Facts for the Kitchen Front (reviewed 7th October 2012)

This is basically 1 part fat to 2 parts flour to 4 parts mashed potato, with a little salt. It wasn't a great success as the lid of a Lord Woolton Pie...
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Lavender Crème Brûlée reviewed by friederike

From: Creme Brulee (reviewed 21st October 2012)

I prepared this as a test for the dessert for my birthday dinner next week, and I'm glad I did, as I wasn't really impressed. The lavender taste didn't...
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Garlic Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network Magazine (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

This one takes some time to cook and we really didn't think it helped the meatloaf from the same page. We didn't think it was worth the trouble nor did...
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Basmati Spinach Ragout reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 27th October 2012)

This recipe was not a winner. The end product just didn't have much flavor, which was surprising because the recipe calls for such a nice mix of spices....
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Provincal Onion Pizza reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 31st October 2012)

A big bunch of onions are chopped and caramelized. The long cook time works its magic by transforming the onion into a brown and rich substance. The...
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Braised Baby Aubergines with Bok Choy, Peanuts and Thai Basil reviewed by friederike

From: vegetarian (reviewed 1st November 2012)

One thing right at the beginning: We substituted baby aubergines with normal ones, cut into pieces to resemble the size of baby aubergines, and substituted...
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Saturday Morning Oatmeal Biscuits reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Little House in the Suburbs (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

My dear husband prepared this in hopes he could make a biscuit that I would eat. Its got about 1/2 the usual amount of butter, and the flour is a combination...
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Crab Rangoon reviewed by skdouglass

From: Trader Vic's Tiki Party!: Cocktails and Food to Share with Friends (reviewed 3rd November 2012)

My daughter and I made the first batch strictly according to the recipe. As with all food in the dumpling category, they were fussy and laborious to assemble....
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Sformato di cavolo bianco (Baked cabbage purée) reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Sunshine Food (reviewed 4th November 2012)

Disappointing. The taste was rather bland, and the recommended mushroom sauce only succeeded in reminding me of being vegetarian in the eighties.
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Grandma's Pumpkin Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th November 2012)

It’s a shame this pie didn’t turn out because the filling, flavoured with cinnamon and maple syrup, tasted quite good. The filling, a mixture of puréed...
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Brussel Leaf and Baby Spinach Saute reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 6th November 2012)

These brussels sprouts ended up too sweet for my liking. I also did not like the combination of the baby spinach and the brussels sprouts. A nice idea,...
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Homemade Mayonnaise reviewed by Zosia

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2012)

Mayonnaise is not a staple in my home and is only purchased when it’s required for a recipe. I thought I would try my hand at making it (for the first...
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Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2012)

These were more like cake-y cookies with oatmeal in them than chewy oatmeal cookies. They were very sweet and had a mildly spicy cinnamon flavour but were...
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Soy-Kaffir Lime Syrup reviewed by Zosia

From: Simply Ming: Easy Techniques for East-Meets-West Meals (reviewed 20th November 2012)

Based on the author’s description, I was expecting this glaze to be a perfect balance of salty-sweet-sour with caramel undertones and the distinct flavour...
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by Sylviambt

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 23rd November 2012)

I've made this recipe twice and am a bit frustrated with the lack of rise. As instructed, I've used the directions provided for the pain a l'Ancienne,...
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Baked Trout with Rice, Tomatoes and Nuts reviewed by friederike

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

While I was preparing the dish, I was actually quite positive - it seemed like a nice dish, and it involved little more than a few easy steps of prepping...
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Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons reviewed by foodiewife

From: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust (reviewed 5th December 2012)

I can't believe I'm giving Ina a two-star rating, but here's why. The soup was okay. I used one large onion, because two onions sounded like a LOT. ...
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Wild Mushroom Lentil Burgers reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 11th December 2012)

These burgers were somewhat of a disappointment. The flavors were great, but the texture was terrible and very mushy. The patties did not hold together...
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Drunken Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: Slow Cooker Cookbook: Over 220 No-fuss Delicious One-pot Recipes for Relaxed Preparation (reviewed 14th December 2012)

Hmm... it had quite a strong alcoholic flavour (I even guess the alcohol hasn't evaporated completely), and while I'm all for cooking with any kind of...
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Cumin-marinated cauliflower and roasted peppers reviewed by wester

From: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 16th December 2012)

This was surprisingly bland. A bit of fish sauce improved it a lot, but it still wasn't that great. There are too many great cauliflower recipes out there...
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Cumin Lentil Dip in Endive Leaves reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 17th December 2012)

The flavor combination in this recipe is a bit odd. It calls for 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds and has you "break up the fennel seeds with the back of a...
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Sloppy Joe reviewed by resahebler1

From: Eating For Life (reviewed 23rd December 2012)

Not very good
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Ranch Chicken Salad reviewed by resahebler1

From: Eating For Life (reviewed 23rd December 2012)

Easy to put together. Not my favorite flavorwise
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Broccoli Rabe Panini with Mozzarella reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th December 2012)

This recipe was a disappointment…..perhaps I misinterpreted what Deb wrote in the headnotes, but I was expecting a method of preparing this vegetable...
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Ile Flottante reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 1st January 2013)

I was so excited to try this recipe since this is one of my very favorite French desserts, but it just didn't work for me. First of all, I had a lot of...
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Heston Blumenthal's Perfect Potato Mash reviewed by friederike

From: Channel 4 Food (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

DH tried to use this recipe (he actually used the video blog on Youtube) for the potato mash in Zander with Potato and Glasswort Mash. Unfortunately he...
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Scotch Broth with Kale reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 5th January 2013)

I feel a little sheepish reviewing this recipe and giving it such a low score, as I did make a few omissions. However I also think the recipe is a bit...
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Morris Cake reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Perfect Cakes (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This cake rose very high, but it has a blah taste and a terribly dry and tough texture. We are eating it like a bread item because it is flavorless and...
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Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika & Bacon reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 12th January 2013)

Like a lot of the recipes in this cookbook, I think this soup needs some tweaking to get a good result. I made a half-recipe and, since I was using some...
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Sweet Onion Soup w/Blue Cheese Toasts reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 12th January 2013)

Kind of underwhelming -- nothing really wrong with it, but not very exciting either.
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Hearty Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf reviewed by gatherings

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)

I did not care for this bread,made it into bread crumbs.
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Stir-fried chicken with Thai basil reviewed by redjanet

From: The 20-minute Cookbook: 200 Fuss Free Recipes - Quick and Easy Cooking for Every Kind of Occasion, with Over 800 Photographs and Step by Step Instructions to Guarantee Success (reviewed 16th January 2013)

This was edible but kind of boring. I did have Thai basil in the house, but unfortunately it had gone off by the time I was ready to make this recipe....
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Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Well, my dog loved them....... Family of the non-canine variety didn't. The only reason these "I can't decide if I'm sweet or savoury" muffins got 2 stars...
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Chocolate Chip Blondies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Chocolate Covered Katie (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I'm in search of a low-fat and less calorie dense blonde brownie (or brown brownie, for that matter). The strategy for this recipe is to start with a...
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Sesame Cake with Sesame Icing reviewed by tignor

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Taste was interesting, clove-y. Texture though, was something I've only experienced when you pull a cake out of the oven and you think it's done all the...
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Pear Carpaccio reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kitchen Konfidence (reviewed 7th February 2013)

The concept of this dish is a fruit version of an Italian meat-based appetizer (carpaccio). In place of the beef, you thinly slice pear - then you dress...
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Spicy Bean and Vegetable Stew reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 26th February 2013)

The problem with this was the sweet potato. I added it according to the recipe and set out to simmer until it was tender ... and after well over an hour...
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Boiled cabbage with egg reviewed by wester

From: Wild, Wild East: Recipes and Stories from Vietnam (reviewed 4th March 2013)

This is a very interesting idea and I might work with it some more, adding much more ginger and much more egg. But as it was, nobody here liked it at all...
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Muffins reviewed by pretzel

From: New Cook Book (Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen) (reviewed 11th March 2013)

Used this recipe to make blueberry muffins. They were kind of dry. There are better muffin recipes out there.
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Hot Oatmeal and Rice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Another mushy bowl of homogeneous beige. I had high hopes. I used a combination of short-grain brown rice and regular white rice, and old fashioned oatmeal....
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Creamed spinach with orange reviewed by wester

From: Oranges & Lemons (reviewed 30th March 2013)

This sounded interesting but was just plain weird. The orange did not interact with the spinach in any interesting way, like fennel (for instance) does.
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Chocolate Ingots reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 6th April 2013)

This recipe for financiers au chocolat is the first from this book to disappoint. The little cakes are very rich, very buttery and very involved to make...
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Aromatic Crispy Duck w/Pea Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Terrines and Verrines (reviewed 12th April 2013)

This recipe has a ton of potential but more than a few problems, possibly due to a poor translation. The recipe is really too easy to need two cooks, but...
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