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Sauteed Fiddleheads reviewed by Zosia

From: All Recipes (reviewed 4th May 2012)

Fiddleheads are here! This is one of the foods I look forward to every spring and this simple preparation is my favourite way of eating them. After removing...
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Homemade Oreos reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 4th May 2012)

These are huge crowd pleasers and surprisingly easy to make. The cookie is basically a slice and bake style and though there is chilling time involved,...
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Goat-Milk Caramel (Cajeta) reviewed by andrew

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 4th May 2012)

This has a lovely taste, and is definitely different than the normal dulce de leche that I make the South American way by simmering a can of condensed...
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Tacos of Tomatillo Chicken with Wilted Greens and Fresh Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2012)

We loved the complex flavor of the sauce that enrobed the chicken and chard. I also appreciated the addition of vegetables - these recipes seem to be...
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Caponata Panini reviewed by JustLaura

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 5th May 2012)

This is excellent. I wondered how the eggplant, capers, and raisins would be together and they were wonderful!! Such a lovely combination of salty and...
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Smoky Peanut Mole with Grilled Quail reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2012)

The author calls this the easiest mole he knows and describes the flavour as “crowd pleasing”. I’m not certain about the former statement as it took...
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Cinnamon Toast French Toast reviewed by Zosia

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th May 2012)

I love the convenience of baked french toast but I find that too many recipes are more like bread pudding. This one isn’t and also has the added appeal...
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All-American Potato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 6th May 2012)

I have made this recipe many times, and it is always excellent. This is my go-to recipe when I want a traditional, Southern-style potato salad for picnics...
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Easy Mexican Pizzas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weight watchers take out tonight (reviewed 7th May 2012)

I hurt my leg so my daughter has been cooking for us some. For Cinco De Mayo she made these Mexican Pizzas. They were delicious. She did make a few substitutions...
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Candied Ginger Snaps reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 7th May 2012)

Since I fell recently and hurt myself and ginger has healing qualities I asked my daughter to bake some of these. They turned out wonderful. So spicy from...
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Brown Rice Salad With Shrimp and Avocado reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 7th May 2012)

Daughter came over and made this for our Sunday lunch. So good. She couldn't find brown basmati at our local store so she just got regular basmati. Also...
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Crunchy Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 7th May 2012)

Daughter made this one for us to go with some grilled fish and potatoes from the Pioneer Woman Cookbook. This slaw is a crunchy delight. Not one I'd make...
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Crash Hot Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 7th May 2012)

Wow I agree with PW these could become addictive. Simple -- boil, smash, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle on rosemary, salt and pepper bake and enjoy....
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Penne alla Vodka with the Best Garlic Bread in the World reviewed by Twinkle

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 7th May 2012)

This was very easy to make and turned out delicious. The author recommends soaking the cashews overnight or boil for 10 minutes if you do not have a Vitamix....
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Pickled Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)

Very simple, and the result is a tasty crunchy red onion. The key here is that thinly sliced red onion is boiled - for 45 seconds - and then ground cumin,...
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Rustic Jícama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)

Light, fresh, and crunchy. I served this appetizer as a salad. It contains jicama, cucumbers, oranges, radishes (skipped those), marinated in lime juice...
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Vietnamese Grilled Pork Balls reviewed by Zosia

From: Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia (reviewed 9th May 2012)

The authors describe these as “easy-to-eat” and I would add that they’re easy to make as well though the method and ingredients are different from...
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Mango-Lime Ice reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th May 2012)

Delicious and refreshing, tasting of sweet-tart mangoes with a hint of orange! I started this the night before as recommended, intending to use the still-set...
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Mommom’s Chocolate Bourbon-Spiked Banana Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th May 2012)

Joy is a genius and I’m so happy she’s young and restless, as this is the best banana bread I’ve even eaten. I love the flavors–the lemon juice,...
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Mustard Arame Saute reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 12th May 2012)

This vegetable saute had a really great balance of flavors with sweet carrots, nutty tempeh, lots of broccoli, etc. I liked that this uses a mustard sauce...
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vietnamese "fisherman's soup" reviewed by snoopy

From: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 13th May 2012)

I love big soup bowls available from Asian restaurants around town -- brothy, full of vegetables, with a little protein (tofu or seitan). The exact ingredients...
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Blueberry Stuffed French Toast reviewed by JustLaura

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 13th May 2012)

Excellent dish! Made this for Mother's Day brunch and it was a big hit. Everyone had seconds. Super easy to make.
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Golden Dream Wedding Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 13th May 2012)

I didn’t make a wedding cake, but I did make a cake for my mother. This is a delicious, moist, almond cake flavoured with lemon (oil, zest and syrup)...
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Zucchini and Hazelnut Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 13th May 2012)

I never thought I would want to make a meal of grilled zucchini until I tasted this salad. I loved the combination of hazelnuts with this vegetable, lightly...
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Slow roasted tomatoes reviewed by gatherings

From: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 14th May 2012)

Good basic recipe for roasting tomatoes.
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Ultimate Lemon Meringue Pie reviewed by Iw8tablZ

From: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)

Great recipe! As expected from these folks, they let you know the reason for each tiny detail, and all the little things add up to delicious. The crust...
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Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by Iw8tablZ

From: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)

Amazing. Absolutely delicious. Have now made this twice in one week! The crust is the same used for the the other meringue and cream pies in the book;...
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Light and Fluffy Pancakes reviewed by Iw8tablZ

From: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)

This is the go-to recipe for pancakes in our house; it has been made a hundred times, I am sure. It is always tasty, but it is only Light and Fluffy when...
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Garlicky Wakame with Potatoes reviewed by snoopy

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 16th May 2012)

Creamy, homey, comfort food... meets seaweed? I've been on a bit of a seaweed kick lately, so I decided it was time to try this recipe. It greatly surpassed...
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Rhubarb Cobbler reviewed by Zosia

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th May 2012)

This recipe allows the beautiful flavour of rhubarb to shine without overwhelming it with sugar and other ingredients. With lovely, tender biscuits baked...
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Sausage, Red Onion and Wild Mushroom Pizza reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 10th October 2012)

Very flavorful! This pizza was prepared by my 17 yr old son. It was a little complicated - onions and sausage had to be cooked first, the dough was supposed...
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sizzling saigon crepes reviewed by snoopy

From: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This review is for the crepes only, not the sauce or filling. (I used leftover Vietnamese "Fisherman's Soup" without broth, because the broth had all...
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Fig Prosciutto Pizza reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

I watched PW make this on her television show, and I was sold. I love fig jam, so I made her pizza crust and this recipe--exactly as she did. It was a...
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Buttered Rosemary Rolls reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

How do I love this recipe? Let me count the ways. First, I make my own bread rolls, instead of frozen bread dough. I'm a bread baker, and have the easiest...
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Crash Hot Potatoes reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This recipe went viral, a few years ago, when it was first posted on Ree's blog. They are delicious. Sometimes, I added a little Parmesan cheese and drizzled...
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Spanakopita reviewed by sarahemmm

From: Food.com (reviewed 18th May 2012)

All of evelyn/athens recipes are excellent and this is no exception. I don't always follow it exactly (she specifies three types of onion) but it is always...
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Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 18th May 2012)

Normally, I don't care for ranch dressing, but I had a small amount of buttermilk left and I do like avocado, so I thought I'd try this. It tasted like...
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baja-style tempeh tacos reviewed by snoopy

From: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 19th May 2012)

This recipe includes several components -- baja-style tempeh (vegan version of Baja-style fried fish), taco fixings, special taco sauce, and roasted fresh...
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Classic Tomato Spaghetti reviewed by southerncooker

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 20th May 2012)

Easy to make and delicious to eat. Pretty simple but still loaded with flavor. Just a bit spicy and I like my pasta that way.
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Saucy Hoisin Pork Roll-Ups reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 20th May 2012)

Fantastic! I think there might have been a typo in this recipe since it called for a 19 ounce can of water chestnuts. I've never heard of one that size....
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Honey Mustard Dip reviewed by southerncooker

From: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 20th May 2012)

I love the honey mustard I get at a local restaurant and have tried recreating it at home with fairly good results but I like this one even better. It...
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Chipotle BBQ "Pulled" Pork Sliders reviewed by southerncooker

From: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 20th May 2012)

Loaded with flavor and quiet a few calories less that the traditional pulled pork. Great made as suggested in the book with red onion and cilantro as toppings,...
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Sweet and Saltines reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 20th May 2012)

My daughter saw Trisha make this with her nephews on her new show on Food Network recently so we decided to try it. On the show she said in her family...
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Salmon Cakes with Dill Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 20th May 2012)

My daughter checked this one out for me at the library. I want to make so many recipes from this one that I know I'm going to have to get a copy of my...
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Basic Brown Rice reviewed by snoopy

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 21st May 2012)

I made the "sushi brown rice" option, and I used short grain brown rice. The pressure cooker makes great sticky rice (fluffy rice, not so much -- although,...
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The Baked Brownie reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 21st May 2012)

One of the sweets that helped put the Brooklyn bakery on the map. It’s dense, a little fudgy, very chocolate-y and absolutely delicious - definitely...
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Blondies reviewed by Zosia

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 21st May 2012)

I was looking for a casual dessert to take to a barbecue that would complement the brownies I was already making. This recipe appealed to me as it used...
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Tomatillo-Green Guacamole reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 21st May 2012)

This is a very different, but delicious, take on guacamole from what I’m used to – the tomatillos provide tanginess and the roasted garlic and serranos...
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Honey-Mustard Chicken Breasts reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Big Book of Grilling (reviewed 21st May 2012)

These were super easy to prepare and delicious. I would definitely make again.
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Classic Red Tomato Rice reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 22nd May 2012)

This is the best red rice I’ve ever tasted. Like the red rice I reviewed not too long ago from the book Seductions of Rice, this one also starts with...
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Proper Blokes' Sausage Fusilli reviewed by lenann

From: Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (reviewed 22nd May 2012)

I have made this many many times with all kinds of sausage and spiral pastas and it always works out well; the most complex thing is getting the fennel...
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sizzling saigon crepes reviewed by spiceislandvegan

From: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 23rd May 2012)

I made this sizzling saigon crepes several times already. I used to buy pre-made vietnamese crepe flour in a bag from Asian markets to make the Saigon...
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stir-fried tempeh in coconut milk reviewed by Tweety

From: The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors (reviewed 23rd May 2012)

This recipe is delicious. The flavors come together real well. I didn't have galangal and used ginger instead. I didn't have salam leaves and omitted...
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Banana bread crepe cake with butterscotch reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th May 2012)

Banana flavored crepes, filled with a yogurt-cream cheese filling. You could almost convince yourself this is healthy, but only if you knew the ingredients....
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Crispy Black Bean-Bacon Tacos with Tangy Romaine Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)

These were outstanding and quick to make. I used two pickeled Jalapenos. I liked that the dressing was vinegar only, no oil. These had everything we like...
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Great Big Tamal Roll with Chard reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)

Just Chard, masa, vegetable shortening, baking powder, chicken broth and salsa. I was skeptical, but also delighted to find another use for Swiss chard....
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Kefta Brochettes reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 26th May 2012)

Moist ground lamb kebabs flavoured with the traditional herbs and spices of Moroccan cuisine. These were quick and easy to prepare: ground lamb, crème...
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Yucatecan-style Fresh Coconut Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)

While boiling down the coconut milk, sugar and cream to make the substitute for sweetened condensed milk and taking the box grater challenge (instead of...
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"ka-pow" tofu reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2012)

Fantastic! The flavors of this dish come together real well. I bought vegetarian oyster sauce from the Asian market just for this recipe (I've seen...
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nothin' fishy nam pla reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2012)

I actually like the flavor of nam pla which is what the Thai's call fish sauce and would usually have some on hand in my pre-vegan days. I spent part...
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Ripe Plantain Turnovers with Fresh Cheese Filling reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 27th May 2012)

You have to try these if you even considered doing them at all. But before you buy your plantains, read the directions! In the past I have cooked with...
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Steak Tacos reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 25th July 2012)

This was absolutely delicious. I marinated my steak for one hour. I loved the flavors that came from the jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, cumin and green onions....
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Bangers and Mash reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 8th October 2012)

This is a great all in one recipe for supper anytime. We loved the spiciness of the onions over the creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes and topped with the...
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Whipped Cream Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 28th May 2012)

I like to have a few cakes in my repertoire that use basic ingredients, come together and bake quickly and require no special embellishments. This is one...
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Macadamia Ginger Crunch Drops reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 28th May 2012)

Yet another perfect cookie. Very gingery!
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Macho Nachos reviewed by Jayme

From: Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life (reviewed 28th May 2012)

A compilation of several other recipes from the book: Nacho Cheese, Guacamole, Raw Salsa, Sour Cream, and Marinated Portobello. Once these are ready they're...
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Superfood Chia Chili reviewed by Jayme

From: The Thrive Diet: Whole Foods to Thrive (reviewed 28th May 2012)

Raw food still baffles me sometimes. This recipe sounded gross, but when all the ingedients were literally just thrown in a bowl and stirred together,...
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Blackberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Joy of Baking (reviewed 24th July 2012)

As long as you remember to take out butter and cream cheese well before you want to start the recipe(both need to be room temp), this is so simple and...
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Essential Roasted Tomatillo-Serrano Salsa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th May 2012)

I love the smokey-tangy flavor of this salsa! I prepared this salsa to accompany "clean-out-the-refrigerator" burritos. The salsa has an excellent lemony...
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tofu pizzaiola reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)

Very good, quick and easy to make. The above friend likes tofu and is a low carb eater, so this is what I'm bringing as a main course. If it were me,...
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Frontera Grill's Choclate Pecan Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 29th May 2012)

I think it is dangerous to try and improve upon the pecan pie, but this is definitely the way to start! I had no trouble until I thought the pie was browning...
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Picadillo-Stuffed Japenos reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 29th May 2012)

A great use of a surplus of Jalapenos from our CSA. With leftover chicken it the refrigerator, it was easy to whip up. The batter was quite unusual, but...
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Chocolate Cake (Torta di Ciocolatto) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy (reviewed 29th May 2012)

Easy to prepare and intense chocolate flavor! This cake was made entirely by 13-daughter. No help from me at all. Just 5 ingredients - this recipe lets...
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Peanut Butter Dog Treat reviewed by havfaith

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 29th May 2012)

I normally use a recipe I worked up for Reilly's dog biscuits, but decided to try this one. It's incredibly simple with only 4 ingredients. The most time-consuming...
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Strawberry-Sour Cream Ice Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 29th May 2012)

A seriously yummy ice cream—a really nice combination of flavors, rich, but not too rich. I made a half recipe, using only 60g sucre de canne (natural...
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smoky spicy hominy soup reviewed by Tweety

From: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 29th May 2012)

OMG this was sooooo good. The spices come together real well with the broth. The hominy flavor leaves the grains and spreads throughout the broth which...
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Coffee Bubble Ring reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: cooks.com (reviewed 29th May 2012)

A great monkey bread recipe that nicely fills a Bundt pan. I substituted light brown sugar for the white sugar mixed with cinnamon to roll the dough balls...
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Cream of Pesto Pasta with Asparagus & Corn reviewed by lenann

From: Surreal Gourmet (reviewed 30th May 2012)

This is an excellent recipe; fresh vegetables and good pesto make the difference, it is as creamy as you would like it (single or double cream are both...
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Eggs Carbonara reviewed by lenann

From: Off the Eaten Path : Inspired Recipes for Adventurous Cooks (reviewed 30th May 2012)

This recipe is based on something that Blumer got used to eating at a Hollywood restaurant - scrambled eggs with green onions, pancetta, avocado, chili,...
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Pear and Walnut Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 30th May 2012)

I really enjoyed this one. Loved the crunch from the walnuts and the flavor of the pears with the red onion and greens. The dressing was nice too with...
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BLT with Avocado Spread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 30th May 2012)

I put this in the breakfast/brunch category but of course you could eat it for any meal. This is pretty much your basic BLT but instead of mayo you mash...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Pillows reviewed by Kari22

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 30th May 2012)

These are incredible! When I'm in a hurry, I just "marble" the two batters together in my hands and bake them. If you like chocolate and peanut butter,...
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Roast Beef Sliders with Spicy Walnut Mustard reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 30th May 2012)

These are similar to some party rolls I make with either ham or turkey and Swiss or American cheeses. I like that these don't use the butter like I use...
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Spicy Walnut Mustard reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 30th May 2012)

This is an excellent spread for those trying to watch their diets either due to being diabetic or to loose weight. Non dieters also enjoy it as is proof...
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Chicken Stir-Fry Wraps reviewed by mege86

From: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (reviewed 31st May 2012)

This is very tasty and easy to make. I used to make it frequently as a weeknight meal, and plan on making it again soon. It is kind of spicy, though,...
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Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by mege86

From: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (reviewed 31st May 2012)

This is my "go-to" recipe for macaroni and cheese, and everyone that I have made it for loves it! I've made it for my family and for guests and it gets...
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Tuna and Beans reviewed by lenann

From: Nigella Express (reviewed 31st May 2012)

This is strictly an appetizer, but I've been making it for dinner with some good bread on the side and it always works. Besides peeling and then chopping...
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Thai-Style Salad with Shredded Glazed Chicken reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Thai Cooking & More (reviewed 2nd June 2012)

This salad really hit the spot. It was fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and surprisingly low fat. The salad includes Napa cabbage, cucumber, carrots, oranges,...
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Classic Sour Cherry Pie with Lattice Crust reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd June 2012)

Fantastic pie! The filling is bursting with sweet-tart cherries flavoured with a hint of vanilla and just enough sugar to sweeten them without masking...
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Chickpea Saute with Greek Yogurt reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 4th June 2012)

Very delicious, a true Ottolenghi dish! We used spinach and rocket as we weren't able to get Swiss chard; canned chickpeas instead of dried ones, and normal...
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Banana-Walnut Multigrain Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

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

Wow these were great. I was really surprised that hubby liked them since they had wheat germ, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, and oatmeal along with the all-purpose...
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Braised Brisket wit hCarolina Style BBQ Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

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

This was another excellent recipe from this book. I'd never made a brisket before. I have never seen them in our local markets and had been wanting to...
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Colorful Coleslaw reviewed by southerncooker

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

I couldn't find fennel to go in this one since it was out of season here so we just added some extra purple cabbage in it's place. We loved the tangy dressing...
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Warm German Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weight Watchers Momentum Happy & Healthy Celebrations (reviewed 4th June 2012)

This is a little different that the German Potato Salads I've made in the past but we loved it. Hubby said he would have liked some pickle in his but daughter...
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Mississippi Mug Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl (reviewed 4th June 2012)

These are easy to make and satisfy a sweet tooth with few calories. They are ooey gooey and delicious. If you keep a few ingredients on hand like devils...
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Tortilla Roll Ups reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 4th June 2012)

These are fantastic. My daughter made them for us on Whole Wheat tortillas with 1/3 less fat cream cheese. She made some with turkey and the veggies and...
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Lemony Leeks with Chickpeas and Feta reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 5th June 2012)

Wow! So much flavor from such simple ingredients. This entire meal came together in 15 minutes. I served it over brown rice which was a perfect complement...
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Rhubarb Ice Cream with a Caramel Swirl reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 6th June 2012)

This Melissa Clark recipe produced a wonderfully interesting ice cream! The base is made largely with sour cream. This gives the base a tart flavor that...
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Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Stir-Fry reviewed by Zosia

From: Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia (reviewed 6th June 2012)

Maximum flavour with minimum effort, this stir fry of meat and seafood with lemongrass and garlic cooks in only moments after marinating for 30 minutes...
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Vietnamese Savory Crepes/Bánh Xèo reviewed by Zosia

From: Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia (reviewed 6th June 2012)

Bánh Xèo attempt #2 was a complete success! I was a little disappointed with the Vietnamese crepes I made (and reviewed) a few weeks ago from the cookbook...
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