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Lemoncello & Pistachio Crème Brûlée reviewed by aj12754

From: Terrines and Verrines (reviewed 13th April 2013)

This is the second recipe from this book that is very easy and seems to have a lot of potential, but it just doesn't quite work, for a couple of reasons. 1)...
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Fricassee of Chicken with Two Vinegars reviewed by Sovay

From: The Paris Cookbook (reviewed 13th April 2013)

TOO MUCH VINEGAR! I had my doubts early on but stuck to my mission of cooking all new recipes by the book; the outcome confirmed my suspicion that there...
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Spinach and Artichoke Mac & Cheese reviewed by Catbatty

From: Mac & Cheese: More than 80 Classic and Creative Versions of the Ultimate Comfort Food (reviewed 23rd April 2013)

Lots of Parmesan, small amount of cream cheese & Monterey Jack. Not all that thrilling. Seemed like a bland, white sauce. Just OK. I would not make...
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Raspberry Frozen Yoghurt reviewed by digifish_books

From: Fresh and light: 180+ new recipes and flavour-packed ideas to find the perfect balance (reviewed 25th April 2013)

Yikes! Found this to be way too sour. Will be adding a bucket load of sugar next time....if there is a next time ;)
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Bruschetta with Creamed Mushrooms and Carmelized Onions reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 20th May 2013)

This was disappointing -- and I love both creamed mushrooms and caramelized onions. Too much going on for me and I really didn't enjoy the addition of...
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Anchovy Omelette au Croutons reviewed by Sovay

From: The Omelette Book (reviewed 28th May 2013)

I liked the idea of this (an omelette sandwich, but with the bread in the middle) but didn't feel it came off - the bread seemed to neutralise the anchovy...
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Risi E Bisi reviewed by skdouglass

From: Eat Tweet: 1,020 Recipe Gems from the Twitter Community's @cookbook (reviewed 29th May 2013)

"Self," I said, "there is no way this is going to end well." This recipe calls for 5 cups of liquid to cook 1 cup of rice. Unless the goal is porridge,...
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Cranberry Upside Downer reviewed by innocentfront

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Black-and-White Banana Loaf reviewed by innocentfront

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Pork Ribs Hunter-Style reviewed by innocentfront

From: The French Slow Cooker (reviewed 31st May 2013)

I found this to be a bit greasy and really rich...the taste was still ok, but not as good as I usually find Scicolone's to be.
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Roasted Greek Potatoes reviewed by innocentfront

From: Healthy Cooking for Two (or Just You): Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste (reviewed 31st May 2013)

These took longer to cook than indicated, and were very tart! I would cut back on the lemon.
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Green and White Minestrone reviewed by innocentfront

From: Healthy Cooking for Two (or Just You): Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Risotto with Artichokes reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Tarte aux cerises, flambee reviewed by innocentfront

From: Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2 (Two Volume Slipcase) (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Coquilles St. Jacques a la provencale reviewed by innocentfront

From: Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2 (Two Volume Slipcase) (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Tomates a la Provencale reviewed by innocentfront

From: Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2 (Two Volume Slipcase) (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Jerked Chicken Drumsticks reviewed by innocentfront

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two: For the Small Slow Cooker (reviewed 31st May 2013)

M's Turkey Taco Salad reviewed by innocentfront

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two: For the Small Slow Cooker (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Orange Teriyaki Chicken reviewed by innocentfront

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two: For the Small Slow Cooker (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Tomato Lentil Soup reviewed by innocentfront

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two: For the Small Slow Cooker (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by innocentfront

From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 31st May 2013)

S'Mores Cupcakes reviewed by innocentfront

From: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Lemony Olive Oil Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips reviewed by innocentfront

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 31st May 2013)

Basic Potato Gratin reviewed by digifish_books

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 7th June 2013)

Roasted Banana Ice Cream reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 9th June 2013)

Salmon with Wasabi Mayonnaise reviewed by friederike

From: Korean Cookbook: A Twist on the Traditional (reviewed 13th June 2013)

Really weird recipe, and very hard to review. 30g of wasabi powder is an enormous amount - I wonder if it was a typo and should be 3g instead. Japanese...
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Vietnamese Pork Chops reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th June 2013)

Expecting these to have that nice balance of hot-sour-salty-sweet, I was disappointed by the flavour, which was overwhelmingly sweet. Fortunately, most...
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Pasta with Broccoli and Chickpeas reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Very healthy -- but not very interesting. I have made a much better version of this dish, but can't remember where I found the recipe. It was either in...
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Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta reviewed by aj12754

From: All Recipes (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Although my husband enjoyed this, I was disappointed. I think the strawberries needed a bit of additional sweetness, and I didn't much care for the strawberry-thyme...
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Sautéed Bananas reviewed by kalamansi

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Konkani Style Green Beans with Garlic reviewed by kathleen440

From: From Mom With Love . . .: A Complete Guide to Indian Cooking and Entertaining (reviewed 1st July 2013)

As dry curries go this is not my favorite. I tried it with flat beans (which were available in my area at the time) and the dish felt bland and a little...
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Cider-Marinated Squash Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 7th July 2013)

This salad was way to tart for our tastes. I only called for a teaspoon of brown sugar. If I made it again I'd add more sugar to the dressing for our tastes....
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Baked Kale Chips reviewed by BethNH

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th July 2013)

My middle son won a trail race this week and was awarded a large bag of kale as a prize. Not knowing what to do with kale, I turned to the one recipe...
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Creamed Sardine Pie reviewed by Sovay

From: Eating For Victory: Healthy Home Front Cooking on War Rations (Official Wwii Info Reproductns) (reviewed 13th July 2013)

Another frugal WW2 recipe, this time stretching one tin of sardines into a main course for four. It was better than I expected but could easily have been...
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Olive Oil Salt Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 4th August 2013)

This bread is advertised as being flaky and golden and it’s neither. The flavour is okay thanks to some good olive oil and the sprinkling of sea salt...
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Pizza with Fried Eggs / Pizza alle Uova reviewed by friederike

From: Pizza Italiana (reviewed 14th August 2013)

Yes, really. Actually it resembles a pie more than a pizza, though it does use pizza dough, tomatoes and mozzarella. Like a pie, you make this pizza in...
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French Bean, Cabbage, and Pork Soup reviewed by innocentfront

From: Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting: 160 Sumptuous Meals That Cook Themselves (reviewed 17th August 2013)

Spinach Gnudi with Sage Butter / Spinazie-gnudi met salieboter reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 6th September 2013)

It was surprisingly quick and easy to make, but it did produce a result you'd really enjoy. It tasted quite bland and had a stuffy texture, as if you're...
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Rustic Olive Oil Cake with Honey Syrup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 7th September 2013)

Easy enough to mix together with a whisk, but with a very long baking time, this cake was a disappointment. It was far too sweet so I didn’t bother...
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Fresh Corn Polenta with Roasted Ratatouille and Ricotta reviewed by innocentfront

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 8th September 2013)

Eieren met aubergine reviewed by wester

From: Veelzijdige eiergerechten (reviewed 13th September 2013)

Recipe in Dutch. I liked the basic idea of this, but I thought the eggplant had too much bite even after tripling the cooking time, and the spices were...
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Roni's Creamy Cucumbers reviewed by innocentfront

From: Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat (reviewed 28th September 2013)

Mushrooms steamed in custard reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 3rd October 2013)

The flavors where very nice, but the mixture curdled so the structure was not nice at all. The recipe didn't say antything about whether to stir, and...
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Perfect Pork Pot Roast reviewed by innocentfront

From: Everyday Paleo (reviewed 9th October 2013)

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by innocentfront

From: Milk & Cookies: 89 Heirloom Recipes from New York's Milk & Cookies Bakery (reviewed 11th October 2013)

These really spread out for me, ending up with a thin-crunchy cookie (more like an oatmeal-raisin lace creation). The flavor was excellent...but I would...
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Pecan Crusted Chicken reviewed by innocentfront

From: Everyday Paleo (reviewed 14th October 2013)

Basic chicken, nuts are nice but it wasn't wowing.
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Mango, Bell Pepper, and Onion in a Pigeon Pea Sauce reviewed by tignor

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 16th October 2013)

I really wanted to like this but all there was was HEAT. Very spicy, flavors didn't really melt. Better the second day and with more salt, but I should...
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Patatas a lo Pobre / Poor Man's Potatoes reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 25th October 2013)

Not so nice. The potatoes were quite soggy and oily. Although the recipes also uses lots of onions, garlic and bell peppers, it was quite flavourless....
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Salisbury Steaks with Vegetable Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 29th October 2013)

This was just ok -- basically a meat loaf recipe but with apple added for a touch of sweetness. Really underwhelmed by the vegetable sauce.
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Spicy Whipped Feta reviewed by Delenn

From: Meze: Small Plates to Savor and Share from the Mediterranean Table (reviewed 2nd November 2013)

The recipe calls for 1 pound Greek feta, however, when I went to my local Greek grocery it was explained that French feta was softer and would be easier...
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Coconutty Quinoa Bars reviewed by kalamansi

From: Parents Need to Eat Too: Nap-Friendly Recipes, One-Handed Meals, and Time-Saving Kitchen Tricks for New Parents (reviewed 3rd November 2013)

This granola bar recipe was too sweet for my taste. Also, I'm not sure if the bars didn't hold together well because of the honey or because I didn't...
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Chick Pea and Tahini Dip reviewed by Delenn

From: The Complete Book of Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd November 2013)

This had entirely too much garlic in it for us. I want to remake this without the garlic or maybe roasted garlic.
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Mushroom Piroshke reviewed by resahebler1

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Not very good.
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Velvety Butternut Squash reviewed by innocentfront

From: Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat (reviewed 12th November 2013)

Chocolate Chili reviewed by innocentfront

From: Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat (reviewed 16th November 2013)

Pumpkin stuffed with everything good reviewed by innocentfront

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 29th November 2013)

This looked beautiful. But...the recommended cheese never really melted, and it never browned/crisped on the top despite the thirty minutes it spent without...
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Spreads reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-by-Step Recipes for Simple, Scrumptious Celebrations (reviewed 29th December 2013)

I'm not sure why but I really didn't care for these. They sound delciouos but for some reason, not sure why, I just didn't like them that much. I did use...
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Honey Pumpkin Muffins reviewed by resahebler1

From: 100 Best Cupcake Recipes (Favorite Brand Name) (reviewed 3rd January 2014)

Not awful, but not very good.
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Riccini Baked with Sour Cream reviewed by tignor

From: A World of Pasta (reviewed 8th January 2014)

Bland and kinda boring. I had all the ingredients on hand, aside from "riccini" which I googled and found all kinds of pasta shapes so I just use rotini,...
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Roast Pork Loin Porchetta-Style reviewed by innocentfront

From: A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes (reviewed 11th January 2014)

I'm sure this is a lovely main course, but something about it just wasn't for me. Might have been the combination of fennel and rosemary?
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Savoy Cabbage with Pasta / Wirsing-Nudeln vom Blech reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche (reviewed 21st January 2014)

Pasta dish made complicated. I was very curious about this dish - it looked like a very nice, simple way to use savoy cabbage, a vegetable I like and...
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Bow Tie Pasta with Fresh Mozzarealla reviewed by resahebler1

From: Quick, Quicker, Quickest: 350 delicious meals ready in 20, 30, or 40 minutes! (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Bland
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Pan-Fried Fish with Cauliflower reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th January 2014)

The "couscous" was nice, I will serve it again as a salad. I did not like the combination with the mash and the fried fish.
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Mozzarella reviewed by jenncc

From: Homemade Living: Home Dairy with Ashley English: All You Need to Know to Make Cheese, Yogurt, Butter & More (reviewed 2nd February 2014)

This was not a total disaster - I got cheese, it just was not the cheese I wanted. Everything was great until the second microwaving in Step 4. After...
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Classic Carrot Cake reviewed by awong098

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 9th February 2014)

I found the cake to be too heavy and moist. Would add less butter or oil.
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Chicken with Vindaloo Spices reviewed by lisakelsey

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 17th February 2014)

The recipe specifies only chicken legs--not whether they should be boned and skinless. I cut some breast piece up instead. I followed the recipe except...
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Rice and Mushroom Pilaf reviewed by MangoStine

From: Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

This recipe didn't overly thrill me. It was somewhat bland and boring. I ate it all, but it was mediocre. Maybe I did something wrong.
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Lavender, Orange and Almond Cake reviewed by friederike

From: Crazy Water Pickled Lemons: Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa (reviewed 7th March 2014)

In the beginning I simply thought the cake had turned out okay and it was just not to my liking - even though I had only used very little orange juice,...
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Steel-Cut Oats with Amaranth Seeds, Chia Seeds and Blueberries reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 12th March 2014)

I didn't not enjoy this recipe at all. I used rolled oats and the appropriate amount of water in place of steel-cut oats. The flavor of the amaranth seeds...
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BBC Sauce reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Hiroko's American Kitchen: Cooking with Japanese Flavors (reviewed 24th March 2014)

In spite of the name, I assumed this was a teriyaki sauce based on the ingredients. I think it's missing the ginger flavor. Doesn't thicken up sufficiently...
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Mini Crab Cakes with Herb Sauce / Mini-krabkoekjes met kruidensaus reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 29th March 2014)

Terrible. The recipe failed on a number of counts, but the result wasn't very pleasing either - tasted like potato mash cakes with a slight crab flavour....
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Eggs Baked in Avocado / Avocado met eieren-in-'n-kuiltje reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 12th April 2014)

Interesting idea, looks nice, but isn't entirely convincing flavourwise. I think my main problem is that I don't like the taste of baked avocado - raw...
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Spaghetti with Pumpkin Sauce / Spaghetti mit Kürbissauce reviewed by friederike

From: Marions Kochbuch (reviewed 2nd May 2014)

This recipe clearly doesn't know where it's heading. I mean, pumpkin, balsamic vinegar, cayenne pepper and oregano? I decided to give this recipe a try...
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Pasta Fritta alla Siracusana reviewed by friederike

From: The Geometry of Pasta (reviewed 6th May 2014)

Have you ever wondered what Italian junk food would be like? Look no further! This dish is entirely composed of fat, salt and carbs, no nutrients to speak...
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Peach Cherry Crisp reviewed by jenncc

From: Paleo Cooking from Elana's Pantry: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes (reviewed 29th May 2014)

The problem with this recipe is the method of cooking the "crisp" part. If you follow the directions (which I did against my better judgement) your "crisp"...
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Stir-Fried Rice Stick Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables reviewed by kaye16

From: Recipes: Chinese Cooking (Foods of the World) (reviewed 6th June 2014)

Instructions badly presented. Quite quick to make. Tasty, and improved with a bit of sambal. The instructions said to soak the noodles for five minutes...
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Crackling Corn Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes (reviewed 13th June 2014)

This was the only item from my Maya Angelou Tribute meal that we didn't like. It was too dry for our tastes. I normally bake my corn bread at 500 F for...
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Couscous Topped with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Zucchini reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 4th July 2014)

This recipe is a easy weeknight dinner, but it is a little lacking. Perhaps I didn't add enough salt, but the end results were a little bland. To spice...
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Sweet And Savory Bacon Crackers reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-by-Step Recipes for Simple, Scrumptious Celebrations (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Barbecue-Sauced Chicken Sandwiches reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Summer on a Plate: More than 120 delicious, no-fuss recipes for memorable meals from Loaves and Fishes (reviewed 10th July 2014)

Frozen Coconut Limeade reviewed by friederike

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th July 2014)

This seemed like the perfect refreshment for this hot afternoon. Unfortunately, we thought it was both too sour and too sweet. We added the rest of the...
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Roasted Fennel with Parmesan reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 12th July 2014)

Caesar Dressing reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Get Cooking: 150 Simple Recipes to Get You Started in the Kitchen (reviewed 13th July 2014)

Baked Dijon Salmon reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Allrecipes Cookbook (reviewed 14th July 2014)

Bean Puree with Smoked Oysters reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Fast Food My Way (reviewed 14th July 2014)

Orange Vinaigrette reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 14th July 2014)

Dressed in the Bowl Green Salad reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 15th July 2014)

Spinach and Citrus Salad reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Picnics & Barbecues: In the Kitchen with Bob (reviewed 15th July 2014)

Sweet and Spicy Salmon reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Picnics & Barbecues: In the Kitchen with Bob (reviewed 15th July 2014)

Celery, Artichoke, Hearts of Palm and Shrimp Salad reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Healthy Kitchen: Recipes for a Better Body, Life, and Spirit (reviewed 15th July 2014)

Cheesecake New York Style reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors (reviewed 16th July 2014)

Basic Omelet reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 16th July 2014)

Apple Filling for Omelet reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 16th July 2014)

Pastitsio reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 17th July 2014)

Ziti reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Mr. Food Cooks Like Mama (reviewed 17th July 2014)

Cheese Soup reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: My Family's Favorites (Spiral-bound) (reviewed 17th July 2014)

Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Mayo Glaze reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: All the best chicken dinners (reviewed 17th July 2014)

Spanish Garlic Shrimp reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: All the Best Stir-Fries (reviewed 17th July 2014)

Shrimp with Linguine and Lemon reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Nella Cucina: More Italian Cooking from the Host of Ciao Italia (reviewed 17th July 2014)

Penne Melanzane reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Angeli Caffe Pizza Pasta Panini (reviewed 17th July 2014)