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Pain au Levain reviewed by homejoys

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 25th February 2010)

I've had a desire to make sourdough bread for several years. I can make good bread - but take away my commercial yeast and I am rather helpless. Conquering...
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara reviewed by SuzeQP

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 25th February 2010)

This recipe was quite good. I added some fresh mushrooms and some frozen roasted tomatoes from our garden last summer which I thought were good enhancements....
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Panfried Trout reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th February 2010)

More of a technique than a "recipe", really, but I have to admit that I would have tried to split the trout into 2 fillets if not for this recipe telling...
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Simple Perfect Enchiladas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 27th February 2010)

These were good but I think I'd like them better without the green and black olives. They are a bit messy to make.
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Chestnut Flour Crepes with Ricotta and honey reviewed by loretta

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 28th February 2010)

These crepes are good for brunch, dessert or even an appetizer. They are easy to make and naturally gluten-free. Honey is mixed with the ricotta and also...
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Cold Soba Noodles reviewed by broadbean

From: Asian Noodles: Deliciously Simple Dishes To Twirl, Slurp, And Savor (reviewed 28th February 2010)

This dish (zaru soba) is one of my favourite things to order in a Japanese restaurant. Until now, I have never been able to recreate it at home. Very...
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Salmon fillet wrapped in prosciutto with herby lentils reviewed by broadbean

From: The Return of the Naked Chef (reviewed 28th February 2010)

This is a favourite recipe of mine, and (like most of Jamie Oliver's recipes) very easy to do. The lentils are also fantastic on their own.
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Spaghetti with Olives and Breadcrumbs reviewed by loretta

From: The Food Network (reviewed 28th February 2010)

Very tasty and quick to put together. I changed a few things,added red pepper flakes and put it together in the serving bowl instead of the pan. Added...
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Billionaire's Broccoli reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 3rd March 2010)

Simple and fast microwave recipe for fresh broccoli -- flavor accents are scallions and garlic -- total time is about 5 minutes prep and another 10 to...
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Sablés au citron (lemon butter cookies) reviewed by wester

From: Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 1st March 2010)

Very basic recipe, but very nice. I found it quite difficult to roll the dough into a round log. I preferred them as roll-out cookies, using wodka glasses...
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Snickerdoodles reviewed by andrew

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 2nd March 2010)

I'd never tasted, let alone made, a snickerdoodle before reading the reviews here and deciding to give them a try. What are they? They're very simple butter...
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Parsnip and pancetta tagliatelle with Parmesan and butter reviewed by wester

From: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 2nd March 2010)

Very good everyday dish - it just works! I think the cooking times given are a bit short, but if you just put on the water for the pasta and then do everything...
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Jacques Pommes de Terre Mont d'Or reviewed by aj12754

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 2nd March 2010)

This is basically an artery blocker on a plate -- a delicious delicious artery blocker. You start with creamy buttery mashed potatoes -- add eggs (three...
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Jacques Sauteed Chicken "Maison" reviewed by aj12754

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 2nd March 2010)

This is a really easy and quick main dish. I basically selected this recipe because I was cooking from the pantry and didn't want to make a grocery store...
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Kung Pao Chicken reviewed by aj12754

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 3rd March 2010)

I didn't actually make Kung Pao Chicken from this recipe ... I had a pound of shrimp that needed to get used up so I made Kung Pao shrimp and it was mighty...
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Sauteed Red Cabbage with Red Wine reviewed by aj12754

From: The Martha Stewart Cookbook: Collected Recipes for Every Day (reviewed 4th March 2010)

Martha just doesn't let you down. This is a very tasty side -- I served alongside a seared duck breast - the combo of red wine/red wine vinegar/orange...
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Spaghetti with cheese and pepper reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 4th March 2010)

Very simple, very good. Serve with a simple salad (I had arugula, when they're in season it will be tomato). I think this would be even better with...
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Skillet Lasagne reviewed by hsfargis

From: The Best 30-Minute Recipe (reviewed 4th March 2010)

I thought this was a great recipe. I'm all for easy lasagna's and this didn't disappoint. Next time I will probably add more cheese, because that is...
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Pasta and Cheese Frittata reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th March 2010)

My daughter made Orecchiette with bacon and tomato sauce page 74 for her and her husband a few days ago. She used spaghetti instead of orecchiette since...
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Gluten-Free Brazilian Cheese Buns reviewed by loretta

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 5th March 2010)

This bread is typically made in South America, and because they are made with tapioca starch the buns are gluten-free. They have a nice flavor from parmesan...
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Red Flannel Hash reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 6th March 2010)

A delicious and simple combination of beets, potatoes and onions pan fried and then roasted. Perfect as an accompaniment for a hot breakfast. Yum!
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Jen's Choc Chip Biscuits reviewed by bunyip

From: Cravat-a-licious: the Selected Works of the Master Chef Critic (reviewed 6th March 2010)

White chocolate, dark chocolate and condensed milk. Makes about 50. Don't mention these to your dentist!
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Grilled Salmon with Watercress Cream Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

A nice variation on the salmon-with-watercress-theme (see my Watercress Crème Fraîche Tart for more of the kind), and a welcome change to our usual uninspired...
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Spinach Feta Pasties / Spinat-Feta-Taschen reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Baking Cookbook (Essential Cookbooks Series) (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very delicious. Don’t think you can defrost the filo pastry by using the microwave, even if advertised on the packaging – just don’t do it. We did,...
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Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (蠔油芥蘭, háoyóu gàilán) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very delicious, very healthy, and ready in 5 minutes! Just remember to dip the vegetables in hot water, don’t let them cook, really… Edited 22 September...
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Crushed Pea Fish Cakes with Chilli-Lime Mayo reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Nice. I would change a few things, but none of them is dramatic. I would probably add an egg (or perhaps two) to make the fish cakes stick better, and...
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Leek, Cheese and Bacon Tart reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Basically this is a variation on my usual recipe of very basic Leek Tart, except that it features soft cheese with garlic and herbs and foregoes the egg-milk-cream...
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Lemon Mousse reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Quickly prepared and very delicious, but I don’t think all went entirely well with the preparation. You’re supposed to mix the cream, sugar and lemon...
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Trini Prawn Curry reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Very hot. Taste the sauce before adding that one last chili pepper, it might not be necessary. Goes well with, err, lots of plain rice and a cold beer....
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Green Seasoning reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 6th March 2010)

Great seasoning, easy to make. We used half for the Trini Prawn Curry, and froze the other half in ice cubes for the next dish.
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Classic Moussaka reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 6th March 2010)

In a way you could call this the Greek version of Lasagna - a casserole with minced meat, tomatoes and white sauce, only that it contained aubergines and...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by wester

From: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (reviewed 7th March 2010)

Very nice cookies, good peanut flavor. Mine needed a bit longer than the recipe stated. A bit more salt deepens the flavor.
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Green penne with potatoes and broccoli reviewed by wester

From: What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2010)

Very simple, very tasty, very good. The simple rustic taste of the most basic Italian pastas, and you still get your veggies as well. And literally made...
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Coffee Crumb Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 8th March 2010)

I made three of these today with the dough I put in the fridge yesterday. My great niece helped me top them. We made one plain, one with strawberries and...
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Spicy squash, basil & ricotta tortellini + crispy herbs / Tortellini van gekruide pompoen, basilicum reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

This is a lot of work, but worth it. Lovely combination of flavours. Vegetarian, too.
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Spicy roasted squash / Kruidige geroosterde pompoen reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

If you've never roasted squash, this is a very good recipe to try. It's simple and it's very tasty.
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Roasted red onion with thyme and butter / Geroosterde rode uien met tijm en boter reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Very simple, very tasty. I also like to put some parboiled potatoes (boiled 10-15 mins) in with this. I thought the roasting time given was a bit short.
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Black-eyed peas with spinach and balsamic vinegar / Zwarte-ogenboontjes + spinazie & balsamicoazijn reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Nice and different. I thought it was best cold.
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Couscous salad / Couscoussalade reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

This is my favorite way of making couscous. It tastes so much fresher than steamed couscous, and there is no danger of overcooking it. It's very versatile...
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Fruit crumble / Fruit crumble reviewed by wester

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 9th March 2010)

So simple and so lovely. A real store-cupboard recipe: with this recipe you can always make dessert. I always halve the amount of crumbs given. When...
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Hot Cross Buns reviewed by andrew

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 9th March 2010)

Peter gets quite a bit of mileage out of the panettone dough here. Most hot cross buns I've had before are essentially spiced bread with fruit - my wife...
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Lean Bread reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 10th March 2010)

I used this dough to make some rolls and mini baguettes over Thanksgiving. The dough behaved just as Peter described in the book. It was my first time...
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Soft Rye Sandwich Bread reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 10th March 2010)

I needed my rye fix so I made this bread. I expected it to be light and it was, so I added a little extra caraway. I made a light and a dark version just...
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kofta lamb patties reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: The 20-minute Cookbook: 200 Fuss Free Recipes - Quick and Easy Cooking for Every Kind of Occasion, with Over 800 Photographs and Step by Step Instructions to Guarantee Success (reviewed 10th March 2010)

these were so simple and tastey that ill deffo make these again. I served these with chips, salads and pitta bread. It was like having a homemade takeaway.
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Fennel seed cookies reviewed by wester

From: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 10th March 2010)

Very lovely, a good fennel flavor but not too overpowering. I did leave out the fennel seeds for decorating though. It does make a LOT of cookies. Halving...
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Corn Blackberry Muffins reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 11th March 2010)

A very tasty muffin, which received rave reviews from everyone I served it to. Useful for when blackberry season is upon us.
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New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 11th March 2010)

This is the best cheesecake I have ever had, including in restaurants. It's not too heavy, very creamy, just the epitome of what cheesecake should be....
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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Strips with Chunky Blue Cheese Dip reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th March 2010)

A very easy recipe that is a real crowd pleaser. I love the blue cheese dip that is served with it. I make this one for football games.
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Fish Fillets Marinated and Baked with Lemon and Thyme reviewed by aj12754

From: Marcella Says...: Italian Cooking Wisdom from the Legendary Teacher's Master Classes, with 120 of Her Irresistible New Recipes (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This is perfect for a weeknight meal -- basically you make a simple lemon vinaigrette with 2T of thyme in it and then marinate the fish (I used tilapia...
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Carrot Gnocchi reviewed by aj12754

From: Marcella Says...: Italian Cooking Wisdom from the Legendary Teacher's Master Classes, with 120 of Her Irresistible New Recipes (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Team AJ/Soupereasy project This recipe was so much simpler than I was expecting -- basically you start by making a carrot puree; this portion of the...
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Classic Creamy Chicken Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 27th September 2010)

Traditional chicken salad, perfect for sandwiches.
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Creamy Chipotle Chile Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This tastes exactly like the sauce that comes with the fish tacos at Rockfish.
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Lemon Mousse reviewed by sturlington

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Super-easy to make. I served this at a dinner party to rave reviews.
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Perfect Roast Chicken reviewed by aj12754

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 27th September 2010)

I've done this chicken several times with very good results ... although as another reviewer notes, the onions do seem to burn before the chicken is ready....
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Ginger-Scallion Root Tea reviewed by sturlington

From: A Spoonful of Ginger : Irresistible Health-Giving Recipes from Asian Kitchens (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Great for colds!
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Spring Greens Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Italian Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 12th March 2010)

I actually made this as a stew with much less stock than was called for, and it was excellent. I'm sure it would also be good as a full-fledged soup.
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Potato, Leek and Blue Cheese Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This is a slightly elevated and delicious version of the potato and leek soup.
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Spicy Shrimp reviewed by sturlington

From: The Minimalist Cooks Dinner (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Whenever I am at the beach, I always make shrimp this way. It is probably my favorite way to eat really fresh grilled shrimp.
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Tomato-Cheddar-Packed Turkey Burgers reviewed by sturlington

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th March 2010)

This is the only recipe I have ever found for turkey burgers that produced a flavorful, moist burger rather than a dried-out hockey puck. This recipe rescued...
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Blondies reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Combines the best of chocolate chip cookies and the best of brownies into one irresistible dessert.
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Fricasseed Rabbit with Herbs, Tomato and White Wine reviewed by sturlington

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 12th March 2010)

I actually made this with chicken instead of rabbit, but it worked very well. I wouldn't call this a true fricassee, though, because the sauce wasn't thickened....
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Pizza Dough reviewed by sturlington

From: The Minimalist Cooks Dinner (reviewed 12th March 2010)

Make this pizza dough and you will never go back to store-bought.
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Roast Tomato Salad reviewed by broadbean

From: Relax, it's Only Food (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Very nice. Next time try adding coriander. Also, I used a hotter oven, for less time.
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Salt & pepper prawns with roast chilli dressing reviewed by broadbean

From: Relax, it's Only Food (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Delicious - especially the garlic, which comes out the most lovely, sticky, crunchy, caramelised thing.
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Zucchini Slaw Two Ways reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Excellent with the sweet and tart dressing.
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Simple Tomato Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Lidia's Family Table: More Than 200 Fabulous Recipes to Enjoy Every Day-With Wonderful Ideas for Variations and Improvisations (reviewed 13th March 2010)

Simple is right. Very easy to pull together once you put the tomatoes through the food mill (and this is not a step I would skip because it makes such...
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Duck with Orange Gastrique reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook (reviewed 14th March 2010)

The instructions (and accompanying pictures) for cooking the duck are excellent and result in a really well-cooked duck breast. I had some problems with...
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Succulent Braised Venison reviewed by andrew

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 14th March 2010)

Truly succulent, dark, and flavourful stew. It's not unlike a version of Boeuf Bourguignon with venison. We used venison shoulder steak from a wild deer,...
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Herbed Ricotta Gnocchi reviewed by aj12754

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 15th March 2010)

The flavor of these gnocchi is excellent. They are not too difficult to make, particularly if you just stick with the "pillow" shape and skip the attempt...
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Pork loin chops with mushroom chutney reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 15th March 2010)

I only made the mushroom chutney; the chops look like a pretty basic preparation so there seems like no reason to doubt it. I really enjoyed the chutney,...
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

I've never made a wheat pizza crust so I thought I'd give it a try. The gluten does not develop as well as the neopolitan dough as I feared so I made...
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Bagels reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

These bagels have that real bagel flavor. They are similar to the BBA bagels but I like the flavor of those a little more. These are much easier to make....
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Sung Choi Bao of Pork reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 15th March 2010)

Very, very delicious. I am actually doubting whether or not I should award a five star rating or not. It might have been a lot better if I hadn’t made...
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Lemony Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th March 2010)

I badly needed a harbinger of spring today and A&P came through with some lovely-to-look-at (and not bad tasting even though it is a bit too early...
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Zesty Cherry and Citrus Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Delicious (Australia) (reviewed 16th March 2010)

I used canned cherries (drained) as I didn't have frozen cherries to hand, and also halved the amount of lemon juice. (Last made on Mar 15, 2010).
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shrimp, fennel, and sun-dried tomato sauté reviewed by wester

From: On Rice: 60 Fast and Easy Toppings That Make the Meal (reviewed 17th March 2010)

Very good. No big surprises, but a good combination of sunny flavors. Easy & fast to make.
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Linguine w/ ham, artichoke and lemon sauce reviewed by broadbean

From: Bowl Food: Comfort Food for People on the Move (Laurel Glen Little Food Series) (reviewed 17th March 2010)

Tasty and quick pasta dish.
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Grated Carrots with Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: Jeannette's secrets of everyday good cooking (reviewed 18th March 2010)

Good and simple. Seaver suggests serving as a first course.
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Radish-Leaf Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Jeannette's secrets of everyday good cooking (reviewed 18th March 2010)

If your radish leafs are fresh, here's what to do with them. It's quick and makes a nice starter for a meal.
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Potatoes Bourguignonne reviewed by kaye16

From: Jeannette's secrets of everyday good cooking (reviewed 18th March 2010)

We liked this, but I worry about the amount of potatoes. She asks for 4-5 cooked potatoes quartered. I had two medium potatoes and cut them in 16ths. Maybe...
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Potato-fennel gratin reviewed by wester

From: More Vegetables, Please: Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes for Everyday Meals (reviewed 18th March 2010)

More an ingredient suggestion than a recipe, but a good combination. I added some fennel seeds, too, and I liked it.
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Herbed White Soda Bread reviewed by loretta

From: The Food Network (reviewed 19th March 2010)

This recipe is from famed Irish cooking school teacher, Darina Allen. Simple to make and has a great fresh flavor from the herbs, rosemary, sage, thyme,...
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Crescent Rolls reviewed by loretta

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 20th March 2010)

If you love cresent rolls, you will love these homemade rolls. They are soft, buttery and delicious. They can be made ahead, partially baked, and then...
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Mediterranean Frittatas reviewed by loretta

From: Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining: A Cookbook, Menu Planner & Entertaining Sourcebook for Occasions Large or Small, Casual or Elegant (reviewed 20th March 2010)

This recipe is great for lunch, brunch even a light dinner. These frittatas have a nice combination of vegetables, onions, eggplant, peppers and Kalamata...
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Swedish Apple Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Delicious: Quick Smart Cook (reviewed 21st March 2010)

tomato, bacon and onion sauce reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Cupboard Love: How to Get the Most Out of Your Kitchen (reviewed 21st March 2010)

I made this for a small group of us, when i needed something quick easy and tastey. It really hit the spot. One thing that i loved about this was that...
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Chicory and Goat’s Cheese Puff Pastry Pie reviewed by friederike

From: The New English Table: Over 200 Recipes That Will Not Cost The Earth (reviewed 21st March 2010)

This tart strongly resembles the Caramelised Chicory and Onion Tarte Tatin from Delicious, March 2010, although I prefer the Tarte Tatin version because...
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Everyday Chicken Stock reviewed by andrew

From: Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking (reviewed 21st March 2010)

What I like about this stock recipe is that it assumes the most common situation you'll find yourself in (or at least which I find myself in) - staring...
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smoked trout pate reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

this was super quick and has real zing to it. just serve with nice bread and youve got a great snack or starter.
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Sauteed Pumpkin with Chiles, Mint and Honey reviewed by NancyM

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

This dish of pan-fried pumpkin flavored with garlic, red pepper, vinegar, honey and mint is super simple to pull together. The hardest part is peeling,...
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Gnocchi alla Romana reviewed by NancyM

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

Instead of individually formed little potato and flour gnocchis, this dish is made of 1/2 inch thick cutouts of a semolina dough. The batter is first poured...
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Cool Chicken Braciole Messinese reviewed by NancyM

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

This recipe is for stuffed, boneless chicken leg quarters. If you have a friendly butcher, have them remove the thigh and drumstick bones, and that will...
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Bruschetta with Melanzane al Fungo reviewed by NancyM

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

This is a simple recipe for eggplant prepared like mushrooms that Mario explains is a common practice in Italy. The eggplant is sauteed over high heat...
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Spicy Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup reviewed by NancyM

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

This is a wonderful tomato soup that is super easy to make. The cooking time is mostly unattended, so it comes together easily and simmers and while you...
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Rustic Lentil Soup reviewed by NancyM

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

Upon reading this recipe again, I was delighted to see that a vegetarian version was offered, as I don’t eat pork. Vegetarian soups are often lacking...
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Sweet Potato, Golden Raisin, and Cranberry Strudel reviewed by NancyM

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd March 2010)

This strudel has all the delights of a perfect, crisp autumn day to it. The buttery, flaky crust surrounds the earthy richness of fall’s best ingredients....
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Warm Cabbage Salad with Crispy Tofu reviewed by NancyM

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 23rd March 2010)

What a delicious and easy way to serve tofu with lots of healthy vegetables. The tofu’s crispy crust will appeal to many who don’t care for it plain....
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Chicken Avocado Cranberry Salad reviewed by NancyM

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 23rd March 2010)

This recipe is a winner. The creamy cooked dressing is delicious and perfectly coats all the chicken. With crunchy bits of celery and the tart cranberries...
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Spring Vegetable and Potato Frittata reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 24th March 2010)

Actually on p. 86c. A nice brunch dish but also good for a light dinner with a side salad. The "spring vegetable" is asparagus but this would be just...
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Humble Home-Cooked Beans reviewed by aj12754

From: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 24th March 2010)

These beans came as a refreshing change to my usual bean side dish -- which incorporates Italian accents -- anchovies and tomatoes and basil and garlic....
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