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boeuf a la mode(aka great pot roast) reviewed by Anncon

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

This is a good make ahead comfort food dish for company. You marinate it overnight, cook it the next day for several hours and then you can cool it down...
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Stuffed Grape Leaf Dolmades reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Wonderful flavor and boy did this ever make my kitchen smell terrific. This was my first time stuffing grape leaves. The filling comes together quickly...
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Avgolemono Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Hard to add much to the previous reviews. This sauce is amazing. Light and lemony, and easy to prepare. I served this with the stuffed grape leaves....
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Gingerbread Man reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

An amazingly flavorful drink - it would be perfect around Christmas. Molasses is diluted, mixed with egg white, rum, ginger liqueur, and a splash of bitters....
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Miso Maple Sweet Potato Tacos with Coconut Cilantro Sauce reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

Toasted Hazelnut Whole Wheat Scones with Maple Glaze reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

The combination of hazelnut and maple is really delicious, and in this scone, there’s a perfect balance of the two. The scones themselves have a fantastic...
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Roast Leg of Lamb with Mustard Seed Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I went against her advice and used what I could find, a boneless leg of lamb. I inserted the slivers of garlic. After fighting with my mortar and pestle...
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Little Herbed Meatballs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 4th March 2013)

Light and delicate meatballs with a really big flavor. I prepared these with about 6 oz of ground lamb left over from preparing these dolmades. I scaled...
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Potato Salad with Olives,Capers and Caraway reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2013)

This is a terrific salad. The flavors come together beautifully. The textures are crispy and smooth and soft; the flavors are sharp and mellow. My only...
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Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2013)

I substituted un-named orange liquor in an orange shaped bottle for the Ouzo. I also chopped the lemon peel by hand, first peeling off thin strips. This...
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Lamb Pie with Almonds, Raisins, Orange, and Mint reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I used leftover roast lamb, but left out the juices. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly. I was skeptical about scoring the top into 12 pieces,...
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Sticky Caramel Buns reviewed by kcookie

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 7th March 2013)

Delicious buns, the dough takes a few hours to rise and proof but well worth it. The caramel is fantastic on its own. Will make again.
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Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout reviewed by Zosia

From: Rob Feenie's Casual Classics: Everyday Recipes for Family and Friends (reviewed 7th March 2013)

Delicious and very easy too. Simply grilled scallops are served on a bed of vegetables cooked with bacon and dressed with lime that has elements of hot,...
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Bananas Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 7th March 2013)

This rather impressive cake (it’s very tall!) includes 3 of the authors’ favourite elements, bananas, peanut butter and chocolate, and each are well...
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Smoked Ham with Avocado and Butter reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 'wichcraft: Craft a Sandwich into a Meal--And a Meal into a Sandwich (reviewed 8th March 2013)

Super easy and surprisingly delicious. Who knew smoked ham and avocados were such a natural combination? We used a smoked rosemary ham from our local...
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Little Hot After-Dinner Shots reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 8th March 2013)

I made two of these for hubby and me. I was surprised that we both enjoyed them on this cold winter night—neither of us are really hot alcohol drinkers...
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Sichuan-Inspired Pickled Vegetables reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 8th March 2013)

At first glance I didn’t think I’d enjoy these since I don’t care for many savory recipes that call for star anise and cinnamon, but this was an...
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Red Tomato Meat Sauce (Saltsa Kokkino Me Kima) reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 8th March 2013)

A great sauce! I did use all beef and the leanest ground beef available (93%). I also had to make do with non-Greek tomato paste and I substituted Marsala...
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Classic Meat Pastitsio reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 8th March 2013)

I ate this dish many years ago and remembered it as a heavy and not very tasty but very fattening meal. It was full of very thick cream sauce and meat...
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Chick Pea and Sesame Spread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 9th March 2013)

This is a great appetizer. The chickpea tahini combination is hummus - but in this recipe its a bit different. There is very little olive oil (making...
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Wine Grape Pudding reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 9th March 2013)

An unusual flavor popping pudding. I used a high quality organic concord grape juice. My bottle only had four cups of juice so I removed one tablespoon...
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Dahlia Bakery English Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 9th March 2013)

Made with mashed potatoes (peel included) and whole wheat flour, these muffins bake up beautifully crisp on the outside with a holey, chewy crumb. The...
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Grilled Steak, Ratatouille & Saffron Rice reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 10th March 2013)

This recipe is also available at http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/grilled-steak-ratatouille-saffron-rice
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Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 10th March 2013)

I don't know why I hadn't thought to do this before as it's a great idea and these were delicious. I like the idea of scrambling a dozen eggs, frying a...
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Coriander-and-Orange Roasted Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers (reviewed 10th March 2013)

This is a great tasting roast chicken. Loved the hint of heat from the jalapenos in the marindade. I also enjoy the spices and the hint of orange flavor....
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Pudding Cake Lemony and Sweet reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 10th March 2013)

Light and lemony, this soufflé-like cake with its creamy pudding layer was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It took just minutes to blend the ingredients...
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Black Barley Rings reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

Least year I learned the hard way to dunk the barley rusks from the Greek festival as I broke my tooth on one. This recipe intrigued me.The dough worked...
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Tomato and Bread Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

An amazing and substantial Greek type salad based on broken up barley rings. I wish that the amount of water to sprinkle on the chunks of barley rings...
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Semolina Custard Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2013)

This is the author's favorite dessert and is also a favorite of mine. After the third day of going back for it at a restaurant on Crete for breakfast 37...
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Caramel-Masala Popcorn & Pistachios reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites (reviewed 11th March 2013)

I made this to bring to a party and people just went wild over it! Perhaps I don't have mad caramel-making skills and I need to practice--I didn't quite...
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Tempura Green Beans with Tapenade Dip reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites (reviewed 11th March 2013)

This turned out great and was really easy to make. I did add a little more oil to the tapenade to make it smoother. I never would have thought of pairing...
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Bacon-Chive Bread with Goat Cheese reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites (reviewed 11th March 2013)

Another easy and delicious recipe! I brought this to a church brunch and it disappeared really quickly. I used scallions instead of chives and it worked...
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Luscious Lemon Bars reviewed by pretzel

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

Yum. We like things on the tart side, so I reduced the sugar to 1 1/3 cups.
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Fresh Gingerbread with Lemon Icing reviewed by Sovay

From: How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2013)

This is my default cake-stall contribution - tastes great and really straightforward to make. I have found that although using fresh ginger gives an extra...
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Prawn Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Jane Grigson's Fish Book (reviewed 12th March 2013)

This is a great sauce - rather wasted on the frozen coley fillet I had half of it with. I had the other half with tagliatelli and peas - lightly sauteed...
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Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie (reviewed 14th March 2013)

Perfect way to celebrate Pi Day! I had everything I needed to make this pie in my pantry - even coconut extract! The custard comes together in minutes....
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Blackberry Lemon Thyme Crostatas reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 14th March 2013)

The smell of the lemon-thyme-vanilla bean sugar used to flavour the berries was out of this world, and the taste of the baked pie, the same. I used frozen...
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Havana-Style Black Bean Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th March 2013)

Daughter and I loved this; hubby thought there was a bit too much bell pepper for his taste, though he still liked it. I thought all the flavors in this...
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Beef and Guinness Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th March 2013)

This was delicious. The flavors were fantastic. I’ll definitely be making this one again. I only had one problem with this recipe: even after cooking...
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Pumpkin Pie reviewed by kateq

From: Pies & Tarts (Maida Heatter Classic Library) (reviewed 15th March 2013)

This is very simple and results in an absolutely delicious, perfectly smooth pumpkin filling. I used the heavy cream/milk variation and warmed the cream...
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Apple Pie, USA reviewed by kateq

From: Pies & Tarts (Maida Heatter Classic Library) (reviewed 15th March 2013)

This is a review of the filling only; I used the Cream Cheese Pastry recipe from the Pie and Pastry Bible (which has become my absolute go-to pie/tart...
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Pan-Fried Bananas with Brandy Recipe reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 16th March 2013)

I decided to halve this recipe since it was only hubby and me, but I’m happy I got enough ingredients to make this one again since we both loved it....
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Rice Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 16th March 2013)

edited to raise to a "5" -- this pudding is even better cold - excellent texture and flavor. This creamy rice pudding is relatively quick to put together,...
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Pastry Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers (reviewed 16th March 2013)

I made this delicious, easy dough for the chicken pot pies on page 164. I made a half recipe since I was making a half recipe of the chicken pot pies not...
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Broiled chicken strips reviewed by lisakelsey

From: An Invitation to Indian Cooking (reviewed 16th March 2013)

I've made these chicken strips as appetizers numerous times and they are always a huge hit.
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Guinness Bread with Molasses reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 17th March 2013)

Great bread for St. Patrick's Day and beyond! This recipe is so easy and simple I kept checking to see if I missed a step. The last instruction -- to...
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Beet Tzatziki reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 17th March 2013)

Like Zosia, I think this is fabulous. It is beautiful to look at and tastes wonderful. And the taste does improve--made yesterday, it's even better today....
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Little Herbed Meatballs reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 17th March 2013)

I used extra lean ground beef and the walnut option. I ended up with 48 great little meatballs. Rather than sauteing them in oil, I placed them on a...
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Guinness Bread with Molasses reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Kateq - thank you so much for reviewing this recipe. I had given up making anything special for St. Paddy's day, but after I saw your review, I discovered...
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Roast Garlic Colcannon reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Rachel's Irish Family Food: 120 classic recipes from my home to yours (reviewed 18th March 2013)

I made this with savoy cabbage and it was just perfect. The method of boiling the potatoes worked very well--they came out dry and fluffy. By the time...
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Fluffy lemon pudding reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Rachel's Irish Family Food: 120 classic recipes from my home to yours (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Possibly the best dessert I have ever made. Lemony and sweet, fluffy and creamy: divine.
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Kibbeh with Eggplant and Sumac reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes (reviewed 18th March 2013)

An amazing and impressive main dish, and its preparation was quite the undertaking. This recipe is from Aleppo, Syria, and considered the "cadillac of...
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Portobello Mushrooms with Pearl Barley and Preserved Lemon reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Mushrooms and barley always work well together so it was no surprise that this dish was fantastic. The roasted mushrooms were moist and flavourful and...
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Double Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Very moist, chocolate-y, oil-based cake that relies on cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate for its intense flavour. This wasn’t the easiest cake...
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Fluffy Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Very easy chocolate frosting that comes together in just a few minutes once the chocolate has been melted and cooled. I used 72% bittersweet chocolate...
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Red Lentil-Cauliflower Curry reviewed by owlie

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 20th March 2013)

One of my favorite recipes of all time, and my favorite recipe so far in this cookbook. I use more of all of the spices except the cinnamon. Sometimes...
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Grapefruit Olive Oil Pound Cake reviewed by cadfael

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 20th March 2013)

I made it today for the same reason! I love that site and their cookbooks too. I am trying to make up my mind whether or not to purchase this book. This...
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Basic Buttermilk Quick Bread reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

This recipe is so easy and so flexible. I have had fantastic results making it with Cup4Cup gluten free flour. My most recent variation was to add the...
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Honeyed Grapefruit Yogurt Parfait with Popped Amaranth reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Braised Coconut Spinach & Chickpeas with Lemon reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Excellent, flavorful weeknight meal. Served over basmati rice.
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Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tofu reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

These are so good. Be sure to make all of the components (pickles, tofu, and spread). It's totally worth it.
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Rugelach reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Delicious! I had great success making these with Cup4Cup gluten free flour. I made some with the nut filling included in the recipe, and I filled the rest...
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Olive and Caper Tapenade reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 20th March 2013)

This is a keeper. So useful for many recipes as a garnish or as part of a meze tray or with thin mediterranean style crackers such as rosemary and cracked...
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Rice and Lentil Pilaf reviewed by cadfael

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 20th March 2013)

I agree with the comment about the oil. 2T would be what I would use in my non stick pan. This is a delious preparation. I use the Puy lentils when I...
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Dr Pepper Glazed Ham reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 21st March 2013)

When I got a spiral-cut ham to fix for our Easter dinner last year, I remembered this recipe and I knew I had to try it. I’m so happy that I did. I got...
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Linguine with Sausage, Greens, and Egg Pan Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Better Homes & Gardens Recipes (reviewed 21st March 2013)

This was really yummy, not to mention easy and fast. I halved the recipe for two. Having no access to Italian sausage of any kind, I used Guiliano Hazan's...
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Prune Coffee Cake reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 21st March 2013)

While I did describe this to everyone as a "dried plum" cake, (there's a lot of prune-aversion out there), I added more prunes than called for in the recipe....
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Pâté de Campagne reviewed by aj12754

From: The Country Cooking of France (reviewed 22nd March 2013)

This is certainly the best pâté I've ever made (actually this was a "we" project -- Soupereasy and I) and one of the best I've ever eaten. It's really...
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Rillettes reviewed by aj12754

From: The Country Cooking of France (reviewed 22nd March 2013)

This is a more rustic pate than the pâté de campagne from the same cookbook. Basically cubed pork shoulder (and bones) and duck legs are cooked together...
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Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 23rd March 2013)

Superb pancakes, these are healthy from the oatmeal and whole wheat. My daughter (14) has a bit of a bad opinion of whole wheat, but she admitted that...
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Baby Spinach Salad with Dates and Almonds reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 24th March 2013)

One of the best spinach salads I’ve ever had and that view was shared by family. I don’t normally like buttery elements in my green salad but the...
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Mondriaan Cake reviewed by friederike

From: Edible Selby (reviewed 24th March 2013)

Well, it's not so much of a recipe but rather a series of photo's with some text that serve as inspiration - and what an inspiration! We eventually made...
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Classic Spinach Pie/Spanakopita reviewed by kateq

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

I've made spanakopita many times over the years, usually using a combination of leek, red onion, scallion and spinach, along with the herbs and egg and...
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Easter Bread with Red Eggs/Tsoureki reviewed by Zosia

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

Delicious festive sweet yeast bread that was light and airy in texture but rich in flavour. The dough was quite easy to make - once the sponge was combined...
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Lean Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 26th March 2013)

The stretch-and-fold technique is brilliant, and this recipe makes for an easy bread to fit into a busy schedule. My DH decided to surprise me with a...
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Classic Shrimp and Tomatoes Baked with Feta Cheese reviewed by Zosia

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

Seafood and cheese? Most definitely. This dish was fantastic. The shrimp remained sweet and juicy and were nestled in a fresh tasting tomato sauce flavoured...
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Chicken Bolognese reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 26th March 2013)

A few secret ingredients help to transform extra lean ground chicken, which is often dry and tasteless, into a rich, meaty tasting sauce. Cooked Bolognese-style,...
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Easter Cheese Tartlets with Sour Lemon Icing/Melitinia reviewed by Zosia

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

These are lovely little tarts with a crisp flaky crust and a sweet but tangy cheese filling. They were a little tricky to make – I have a long way to...
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Walnut Cake with Coffee Syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 30th March 2013)

We loved this cake! It contains very little flour, and instead the body is largely composed of chopped walnuts and the crumb of your choice. Like Peckish...
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Easter Bread with Red Eggs/Tsoureki reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 31st March 2013)

An excellent, rich, and slightly exotic flavored bread -- this one is a winner. The dough came together nicely, and all the times (rising, etc) seemed...
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Cracked! Soft, Medium, and Hard Cooked Eggs in the Pressure Cooker reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Hip Pressure Cooking (reviewed 31st March 2013)

An excellent and reproducible way to prepare hard boiled eggs that peel easily. This approach requires a pressure cooker with both low and high pressure...
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Red snapper fillets en papilotte reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking (reviewed 31st March 2013)

This method is a real winner--easy quick and healthy. I topped the fillets with fresh parsley, capers and sundries tomatoes-delicious! The potatoes stuck...
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Really Good Brisket reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 31st March 2013)

I concur….this is really good brisket. In addition, it’s a fuss-free recipe with a short list of staple pantry ingredients. For my first attempt at...
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Honey Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: BakeNoir (reviewed 31st March 2013)

My mother-in-law is famous for her Croatian Honey cake, a rich, 7-layer confection of light as air honey cake, creamy, sweet filling off-set by tart preserves....
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Stuffed Chicken Neo-Plaka-Style reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Fabulous chicken with an amazing stuffing. The stuffing includes nuts (pine, almond), spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, alspice), parsley, rice, onion, and currents....
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Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Juniper Berries reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: A Girl and Her Pig: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 1st April 2013)

A motto in my family is that everything goes better with pancetta -- and this recipe was no exception. Its a lovely nuanced version of Brussels, and the...
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Braised eggs with lamb, tahini & sumac reviewed by Amy12

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 1st April 2013)

This dish was really easy and it turned out delicious. I followed the recipe with the exception of replacing the pistachios and pine nuts for raw unsalted...
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Carrot Cake reviewed by sharkycharming

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 1st April 2013)

I've made many vegan carrot cake recipes over the years, and this is one of my favorites. I made it yesterday to bring to a family Easter dinner, which...
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Ruby's Bones reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 1st April 2013)

Easy to make dog treats with crispy fried bacon and peanut butter as the flavouring agents mixed into a wheat germ and flour base. I chose the option of...
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Saffron roast lamb with sticky garlic potatoes reviewed by redjanet

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 2nd April 2013)

This was an excellent, easy recipe for an Easter main course and side. Following the timing guidelines suggested by Nigella, the lamb was tender, juicy...
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Pork Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers (reviewed 2nd April 2013)

This was fantastic. I'd been wanting to try this one since I saw Michael make it on the chew. I used the leftover pastry dough from page 68 that I had...
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Chicken and Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 2nd April 2013)

I watched PW make this recently on her show and knew I had to make this. I found the recipe online and printed off a copy. I was afraid I couldn't find...
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Baked Penne & Mushrooms (Pasticcio di Penne alla Valdostana) reviewed by kateq

From: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (reviewed 3rd April 2013)

The best macaroni and cheese ever! Even though I made some changes (went with plain old white mushrooms; used garlic oil instead of butter to saute the...
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Roasted Asparagus or Mushrooms reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 5th April 2013)

This simple set of instructions was flawless for some nice narrow spring asparagus. Can't vouch for its applicability to mushrooms, though. The asparagus...
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th April 2013)

Succulent tidbits of chicken bathed in a rich, fragrant sauce. The flavours of all of the spices and aromatics that went into the dish were beautifully...
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Sweet, Pale Orange, Mango Lassi reviewed by Zosia

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 5th April 2013)

Delicious, cool and refreshing treat with a hint of the exotic in the form of crushed cardamom seeds. Simple to make, requiring just a few ripe mangoes...
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Buttered Popcorn Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: joy the baker (reviewed 5th April 2013)

When I first saw this post on Joy's blog about the cookies the amount for the chocolate was missing. Joy has now fixed it to add that amount. I was craving...
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Roasted Pork Loin with Fennel and Rosemary reviewed by kateq

From: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 6th April 2013)

This is a standby holiday (or not) main course which we found on the web years ago. We have since made it many times and have loved it every time. It's...
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Pizza Margherita (with Mozzarella and Basil / mit Mozzarella und Basilikum) reviewed by friederike

From: Aufläufe & Gratins (reviewed 6th April 2013)

Very delicious! I was afraid the dough would go wrong, as it was far too dry at a certain moment - it was supposed to be a sticky dough, but with 5 parts...
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Lamb Kebabs reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The River Cottage Family Cookbook (reviewed 7th April 2013)

Absolutely delicious exactly as is. I used my cast iron grill pan and the times worked just right. Very detailed instructions leave out the guesswork.
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