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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 18th January 2013)

I was a little worried when the batter was so thick. (I don’t bake cookies often since my daughter is a great cookie baker.) I shouldn’t have worried...
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Vanilla Bean Dutch Baby reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Smelled and tasted heavenly. The batter came together quickly with an immersion blender and was flavoured with both vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste....
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Mantovana - Olive Oil Bread reviewed by memetunis

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

This recipe produces the most delicious bread. The crust is exceptional and the interior soft and tender. It is my family's favourite recipe. I have...
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Hot, Sweet Baked Pumpkin reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

A great way to liven up this winter vegetable. Roasted until caramelized then glazed in a Thai-inspired dressing, calling it merely hot and sweet really...
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Chocolate Krantz Cakes reviewed by kateq

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

Fabulous!!! And easier than one would think looking at the instructions. The dough comes together beautifully and forming the "fat cigar" is quite simple....
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Shakshuka reviewed by jenncc

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 23rd January 2013)

A delicious version of eggs in purgatory. The combo of spicy Harissa, cumin and garlic satisfy my middle eastern appetite. Served with labneh.
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Tortilla Soup reviewed by bleutulip

From: Stop and Smell the Rosemary: Recipes and Traditions to Remember (reviewed 25th January 2013)

I absolutely love this recipe and have been making it for years. I brought it into work for a potluck, and everyone said it was the best tortilla soup...
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Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Kraft Foods (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Great recipe for impressing guests...presents well. No need for alterations, the flavors are not over-whelming, the texture is moist, and the filling...
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Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux reviewed by cadfael

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 25th January 2013)

I really like this "lazy" recipe. For me the key is in having at least the full amount of herbs and seasonings and then for the bread to be an excellent...
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Basmati Rice and Orzo reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Makes a terrific neutrally flavoured and very family friendly side dish of perfectly cooked basmati rice and al dente orzo that’s much more interesting...
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Croissant Dough reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 25th January 2013)

The instructions are excellent and the photographs provide a helpful visual of the process, and if all goes well, you’re rewarded with buttery pastries...
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Traditional Croissants reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Crisp, flaky exterior layers that shatter and a light interior characterize these buttery pastries. This “recipe” actually just provides the instructions...
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Pains au Chocolat reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 25th January 2013)

As with the croissants, the resulting pastry has crisp outer layers and a tender interior but this time they envelop a luscious chocolate filling. Also...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2013)

I've never had oven fried potatoes with lemon juice. I'll be having them again though as these were delicious. My son and son in law loved them too. They...
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Buttermilk Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking (reviewed 26th January 2013)

Another light fluffy dough from 100% whole wheat flour. This recipe (as you likely deduced from the title) includes a lot of buttermilk, and the result...
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Greek Village Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2013)

A most excellent Greek salad! This salad includes a green pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta, and some optional ingredients - capers,...
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Garlic Dill Pickles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food In Jars (reviewed 26th January 2013)

Crunchy pickles with just the right seasonings! These pickles include dill seed, garlic, hot pepper flakes, and black peppercorns. They are distinctive...
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Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Hubby, son, and I all enjoyed these. They have all the ingredients of most oatmeal cookies plus maple syrup. Since I was out of maple syrup I used regular...
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My Favorite Bread Bowls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Mels Kitchen Cafe (reviewed 27th January 2013)

These were fun to make and delicious to eat. We used them to put chili in. I can think of many other uses for these.
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Angel Food Cake reviewed by kateq

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 27th January 2013)

I'm always looking for angel food cake recipes and have tried many. I may stop looking now as this is so good and so simple. Unlike many angel food cakes,...
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Broccoli-Cheese Soup reviewed by bleutulip

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Another winner from ATK! I'm not even the biggest broccoli lover, and I couldn't get enough of this soup. Thanks to the addition of baking soda, the broccoli...
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Goat's Cheese Canapées with Pears / Ziegenkäse-Canapées mit Birnen reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

We didn't bake the walnut bread and served the goat's cheese and pears on crackers instead, so I'll only review part of the actual recipe - but that part...
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Dairy-Free Lemon Cremes with Oat-Thyme Crumble reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 28th January 2013)

Home run! This recipe was a hit with everyone in my household. Both the pudding and the topping are delicious. Together they are divine!
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Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, Ziti, and Asiago Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: Food.com (reviewed 29th January 2013)

A top-of-the-line one-dish pasta dinner. I collected the recipe years ago from EAT-L, but just now tried it and then found it here. I used cascareccia...
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Breakfast Oven Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th January 2013)

Although these are called Breakfast Oven Fries they are good anytime of day. I’ve made these twice already. The first time I made them for breakfast...
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Keralan Veggie Curry with Poppadoms, Rice & Minty Yoghurt reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 30th January 2013)

This recipe is also available at http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/keralan-veggie-curry-with-poppadoms-rice-minty-yoghurt
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Apple and Olive Oil Cake with Maple Icing reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

The apple is the star of this cake…juicy tidbits nestled in a moist, lightly spiced cake with a whisper of lemon, topped with a tangy maple-cream cheese...
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Zesty Lentil Soup with Tangy Greens and Herbs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Hubby and I loved this one. He even said you can make this one again sometime. I used mustard green for my green choice. Since I didn't have a dried red...
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Thousand-Layer Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Even though this recipe takes a bit more work than most chocolate chip cookie recipes, it’s worth the extra effort. I actually enjoy the chewy chocolate...
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Linguine with Tuna Fish Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Antonio Carluccio Cooks Pasta (TV Cooks) (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

Unexpectedly very good. Also very easy and very quick. I made a half recipe, using a cup of tomato purée that I froze last summer. I bet you could use...
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Honey-Corn Muffins reviewed by gatherings

From: Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

These are nice and moist with good corn flavor.My batch made 8 jumbo muffins and only needed 30 min.
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Greek Village Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

I agree with QS this is an excellent salad. I used two baby bells, one yellow and one orange, instead of the green bell. I found some fairly tasty tomatoes,...
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Greek Village Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

If one needs a recipe for Greek salad then this is the one to follow: the proportion of each ingredient to the other is just right creating a wonderful...
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Fish en Papillote with Julienned Vegetables and Truffle Oil reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Moist filet of sole topped with a delicious blend of celery, leeks and carrots. This recipe avoids the common problem of cooking en papillote, where some...
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Swans reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Cream puffs are one of my sister’s favourite treats so I decided to make a more special version of them for her birthday in lieu of a cake. Using this...
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Pâte à Choux for Eclairs reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This dough, once baked, has a beautiful golden crisp exterior with a perfect hollow interior that begs to be filled with something sweet and creamy. The...
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Modern Vanilla Pastry Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

What makes this variation “modern” is the use of a blender to smooth out any lumps instead of a sieve to remove them. Up until this final step, the...
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Harissa-Marinated Chicken with Red Grapefruit Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 4th February 2013)

Delicious spicy chicken with a bright, fruity sauce and simple salad to cut the heat. This is a great dish for a weeknight supper as the chicken must...
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Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: From Rhode Island Gardens to Your Table: Recipes from URI Master Gardeners (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I followed all of the directions except that I cut the curry powder from 5 teaspoons to 2, and for me it had the perfect balance of sweetness from the...
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Cherry and Tsikoudia Spoon Sweet reviewed by Zosia

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

This dessert was a wonderful taste of summer…tart, juicy cherries in a lightly spiced, flavourful syrup. My version started with frozen sour cherries....
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Beet Tzatziki reviewed by Zosia

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

Must love beets - and I do - to enjoy this recipe. Cooked beets replace the more traditional cucumber in this yogurt dip/sauce. The sweet, earthy (roasted)...
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Hoisin Chicken with a Celery Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Everyday Asian (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Delicious, sticky and lightly spiced chicken thigh pieces with a green bean and celery salad, dressed with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and rice vinegar....
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Eggplant Potato Moussaka with Pine-Nut Cream reviewed by Lindsey

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Tonkatsu reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art (reviewed 9th February 2013)

The recipe for the sauce is very vague but after a couple of tastes I got it just right. I didn't use anywhere near three inches of oil, but it came out...
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Greek Lamb and Olive Burgers with Garlic "Sauce" reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking From the Hip: Fast, Easy, Phenomenal Meals (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I found some ground lamb for a really good price and decided to try these for my son and I. My son loves lamb. These burgers were wonderful. They are loaded...
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BTA (Bacon, Tomato, Avocado) Egg Mug reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I loved this egg mug. It's kinda like a bacon, lettuce, and tomato with avocado instead of lettuce and in a mug instead of on bread. It's quick and easy...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I loved these! And I made them with dried oregano. I look forward to the summer when I'll have Greek oregano growing on the deck and can pick fresh leaves...
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Eggplant Shakshuka with Green Tahini Sauce reviewed by buike11

From: Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet (reviewed 11th February 2013)

My boyfriend and I loved this dish. It was easy to make and didn't require ingredients that we had to run around the city for. We served this with crusty...
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Breakfast Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 12th February 2013)

So easy to make but quite delicious on morning toast. I spread mine on cinnamon raisin toast and it makes a fast, quick breakfast that is perfect with...
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Shrimped-up Sweet Corn 'n Tomato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest, Most Delicious, Guilt-Free Recipes on the Planet (reviewed 13th February 2013)

This is a delicious and gorgeous salad. It's very filling and at 95 calories a cup great for someone like me trying to lose a few pounds. It's loaded with...
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Mexi-licious Egg Mug reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I love this egg mug. It's bursting with flavors from the green chilies, refried beans, onions, corn tortilla and Laughing Cow Light Swiss cheese. I didn't...
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German Chocolate Saucepan Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pillsbury: Best Cookies Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchens (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I was craving something sweet and hadn't splurged in awhile. Since my daughter was over and she is a great baker I asked her to make us a brownie. She...
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Spinach Pilaf reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2013)

I have made this recipe many times sometimes using arborio and sometimes with imported Italian orzo. I do find the orzo from Italy cooks up better with...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2013)

I love these. I use a strong chicken broth instead of the water as that is how I have been taught to do it by local greek families. Other than that I...
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Big Beans reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2013)

This is a simple and tasty side, good warmed or at room temperature. As I cannot obtain the gigantes dried beans locally, I use the dried large limas...
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Fancy Fish Sticks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th February 2013)

Need an easy alternative to frozen fish sticks then this is the recipe for you. These are easy and much more tasty than the ones in a box or bag. Better...
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Linzer Dough reviewed by kateq

From: Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever (reviewed 14th February 2013)

This dough is really delicious and the spicing is superior. It is tricky to work with and must be kept chilled and treated with respect. But it does...
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Linzer Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever (reviewed 14th February 2013)

Great cookies! As usual, I was in a hurry and so rolled my dough out on floured marble and kept the dough in the fridge and refrigerated one tray while...
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Chocolate Covered Chocolate Mint Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever (reviewed 14th February 2013)

I'm rating this 5 stars with a HUGE caveat---don't use the amount of mint oil in the recipe--but do make these cookies because they are FABULOUS. My peppermint...
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Roasted Feta with Fig-Thyme Compote reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 15th February 2013)

Simple and delicious. This appetizer is prepared by first making a fig compote, and then baking some nice brined feta dressed with the fig mixture. We...
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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 15th February 2013)

So colorful and delicous! These burritos are filled with butternut squash, sweet onions, red bell pepper, brown rice, and just a tiny bit of cheese. ...
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Salted Caramel Brownies reviewed by Catbatty

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 15th February 2013)

These unreal, fantastic bars have caused quite a hub-bub at our local library. A friend of a librarian made and sent to the library. Staff and some patrons...
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Patti's Holiday Chocolate Delights reviewed by Catbatty

From: EatingWell (reviewed 15th February 2013)

Fudgy, brownielike and decadent. Eating Well's Managing Editor, Wendy Ruopp, shares her friend's recipe for these fantastic cookies: "Christmas isn't Christmas...
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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary reviewed by Catbatty

From: Forever Summer (Style Network's) (reviewed 16th February 2013)

This was demonstrated on Oprah long ago. I use 2 bone-in, skin-on breasts...and I loved it!! It is the EASIEST recipe!!! I've since made it several times....
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Herbed Mushrooms with Bacon reviewed by Catbatty

From: The Sparkpeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight (reviewed 16th February 2013)

LOVED! Very simple. Great taste. The lemon and the Parmesan *make* the dish. Otherwise, would be a simple stir-fry of sliced mushrooms and a bit of chopped...
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Maine Clam Chowder reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Saltwater Seasonings: Good Food from Coastal Maine (reviewed 16th February 2013)

I make this exact recipe except i use chopped clams. i also add a little sherry.
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Extra Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 17th February 2013)

Now THIS is coffee cake!! This cake is enormous - truly fit for a crowd. It's baked in a 9x13 pan and rises all the way to the top. Coffee cake for...
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Rice and Lentil Pilaf reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

The Arborio rice is superb in this dish. For the lentils, I only had miniature green lentils and they worked well in this recipe. The topping of fresh...
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Sesame and Cumin Bread Rings reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

This bread is very quick to make as it only rises after shaping. My dough was so sticky that I did use flour to shape the rings even though the directions...
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Little Herbed Meatballs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

These flavorful meatballs made with ground lamb were amazing. I could only find ground lamb in a one pound package, so I increased all the other ingredients...
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Potage Crème de Normande / Norman Cream of Fish Soup reviewed by friederike

From: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

I really wasn't sure what to expect of this soup. I was afraid that it would be expensive, and it couldn't imagine what it would be tastewise. It turned...
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Radishes in Chile Oil Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 19th February 2013)

These are amazing. I could hardly stop eating them. Hubby loves Korean food. The first thing he said was “This has sesame oil in it, and it’s great.”...
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White Chocolate Pudding with Blackberry Curd reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 21st February 2013)

Lovely dessert, elegant in both appearance and flavour. The delicious pudding is silky and creamy and not overly sweet and the tart berry curd is the...
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mini Italian pub burgers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

These juicy and delicious hamburgers are far from my typical food, but I have to admit it was really enjoyable. First, there is no mistaking that these...
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Blueberry Cornmeal Loaf Cake reviewed by kateq

From: About.com food (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

This very simple and easy to put together quick bread is just lovely. It has a great crumb, is pretty to look at and tastes great. I skipped the cinnamon...
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Layered Crespelle with Tomato, Prosciutto, and Cheese reviewed by Zosia

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 23rd February 2013)

A savoury crêpe cake that tastes like pizza…who wouldn’t love it! Crespelle/crêpes are stacked with a thin layer of tomato sauce and a sprinkling...
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Maple Pecan Madeleines reviewed by Zosia

From: We Love Madeleines (reviewed 23rd February 2013)

Perfect little bites of sweet and nutty sponge cake. I included the optional maple extract for added maple oomph. They baked up with a respectable hump...
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Cocoa Almond Granola reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 24th February 2013)

You can eat this by the handful! I've been looking for a good chocolate granola for a while now. This may just be it. A nice mix of oats, almonds, coconut,...
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Olive and Caper Tapenade reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)

Complex flavor and an unusual look with flecks of green, this recipe is truly a keeper. I'm not a huge fan of olives, and as a result, most tapenades...
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Baked Potato Crisps with The Works reviewed by ginger

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)

This is our new go to snacky dinner...my boys love it with milk shakes!!! All the ingredients are typically in the pantry and not the worst dinner in my...
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Potato Frittata with Feta and Scallions reviewed by ginger

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)

Everyone loves this as well...and my boys call it pizza...another great easy to pull out of the pantry meal! We have only had it with turkey bacon, and...
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Bulgur Wheat and Walnut Pilaf reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Another excellent pilaf recipe from this book. The cooking time was perfect for the medium grain bulgur I used. The finished dish was a hearty mix of nutty...
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Baklava with Mixed Nuts and Mahlepi Syrup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Fantastic version of the traditional Greek treat characterized by myriad honeyed layers of crisp pastry and lightly spiced almonds and walnuts. I used...
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Avgolemono Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Lovely light and lemony sauce that’s a great complement to heavier fare. The sauce is very quick and easy to make and starts with hot stock to which...
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Triple Vanilla Pound Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 25th February 2013)

I never get tired of vanilla pound cake, not just its flavour, but its versatility. This one is fabulous but uses only egg whites, which is not so convenient,...
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Yogurt Cake with Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This simple cake is simply delicious. The cake itself is straight forward - creamed butter and sugar, four eggs (separated), 1C yogurt, flour, baking...
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Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This Ouzo-Lemon syrup is intended for the top of this yogurt cake. It is prepared by mixing Ouzo, lemon juice, water, sugar, and lemon zest. Just as...
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Almost-Like-a-Bakery Traditional Hamantaschen reviewed by Zosia

From: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

Delicious crisp, golden cookies that hold a filling of your choice. The cookie has a neutral flavour that allows the filling to shine. I found the amount...
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Cabbage Mallun reviewed by Sovay

From: South East Asian Food (Penguin handbook) (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This sounded like a bad idea (shredded cabbage, onion and chilli cooked in a covered pan over a high heat with NO oil and NO liquid) but it worked well...
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Chai reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 27th February 2013)

I enjoy a cup of chai tea from time to time but have never attempted to make it before – this recipe seemed easy enough and I had all of the ingredients...
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Rice Pudding reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th February 2013)

Excellent creamy rice pudding that turned a rich brown color from the raisins and the vanilla extract. I used the Arborio rice as recommended. Not having...
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Almond Macaroons reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 28th February 2013)

These crispy, intensely almond flavored macaroons had the perfect contrasting creamy interior. I chose this recipe to use up some of those egg whites left...
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Grapefruit Olive Oil Pound Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2013)

An uncomplicated recipe that produces an amazing product. The cake itself has grapefruit zest, but additional grapefruit is supplied through a syrup applied...
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Chimayó Chile Popcorn reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2013)

Popcorn as a starter? Why not…..that’s how Rebar restaurant serves it. It takes only minutes to make: melted butter is combined with minced garlic,...
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Stuffed Grape Leaf Dolmades reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2013)

Another great use of Arborio rice. I liked that the filling consisted of uncooked rice, meat, onions, dried fruit etc. It mixed up quickly, but such a...
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Leek and Mushroom Pie with Skin-On Mash reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 1st March 2013)

Mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy – the ultimate comfort food. In this recipe, the roughly mashed potatoes are baked atop the leeks and mushrooms in...
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Marmalade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 1st March 2013)

Well, the marmalade lovers in the family weren’t disappointed but I wouldn’t recommend this recipe to those who aren’t. The ice cream is creamy and...
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Fried Garlic Topping reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

The caramelized crispy bits were easy to make, you just need to watch the carefully so they do not burn over the high heat. I sliced them, and if you make...
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Spinach Pilaf reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

This very easy and very healthy pilaf is wonderful! I followed the recipe exactly, using arborio rice and roma tomatoes (the only decent tomatoes available...
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Grilled Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

I found a great deal on a skirt steak and lucked upon this recipe when trying to figure out what I wanted to make with it. We loved the flavor of this...
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