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Stuffed Zucchini with spiced beef or lamb reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Zaitoun (reviewed 23rd August 2019)

When it is zucchini time, it can be difficult to find something interesting. But this was both different and a total delight! Zucchini are scraped...
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Banana and tahini ice cream with date syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Zaitoun (reviewed 23rd August 2019)

So simple - freeze up some bananas, and then grind them to an ice cream-like consistency. But don't stop there. Add tahini, a bit of salt, and serve...
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Mexican Meatballs with Mint and Chipotle (Albondigas con Chipotle) reviewed by kateq

From: Pati's Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking (reviewed 18th August 2019)

I was interested to see (taste) how these compared to Rick Bayless's recipe, which uses beef and/or pork and has a slightly different cooking method. ...
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Lattice-Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 18th August 2019)

This was fantastic! Love the sweet/tart filling as well as the flaky crust. After reading most of the reviews I decided to thaw my frozen rhubarb overnight...
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Chicken Breasts with Mint, Capers and White Wine reviewed by kateq

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 16th August 2019)

Simple, quick and quite good, The sauce is best if cooked down enough that it is thick enough to coat the chicken,
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Light Basil Puree reviewed by kateq

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 16th August 2019)

Ms. Wells suggests this as a topping for toasted tomatoes and it is very good that way. But this has many uses--drizzled over a piece of grilled fish...
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Green Beans, New Potatoes and Olives reviewed by kateq

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2019)

This is one of those simple, homely recipes which is shockingly good. Couldn't be simpler and the added bonus--hardly any clean-up. Little potatoes and...
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Green Bean, Potato and Olives reviewed by kateq

From: Elizabeth Minchilli in Rome (reviewed 14th August 2019)

This is one of those simple, homely recipes which is shockingly good. Couldn't be simpler and the added bonus--hardly any clean-up. Little potatoes...
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Cooking Rice the Mexican Way reviewed by kateq

From: Pati's Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking (reviewed 11th August 2019)

I've made rice in so many ways--in a rice cooker, in a Charleston Rice pot, sauteed in butter or oil then cooked in the water added. I forget where I...
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Ping Gai Chicen reviewed by kaye16

From: Food Wishes (reviewed 5th August 2019)

This was super delicious. My only question is the amount of the chicken. 2-1/2# of boneless meat is a lot for four people. For two, I had 324g, which...
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Sautéed Carrots with Sage reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 2nd August 2019)

Super way to cook carrots. Easy and largely unattended. Very tasty.
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Seared Duck Breast with Espelette Pepper Jelly reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 2nd August 2019)

The rating is for the method of cooking the magrets. They turned out really good, exactly the way they should. Didn't make the espelette pepper jelly,...
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Escalopes of Salmon with Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Eat: Pleasures and Principles of Good Food (Cookery) (reviewed 1st August 2019)

This was a hit. No idea exactly what a salmon scallop should be. I had two dos de saumon, rather thin, and they were perfect cooked 1min/side twice (4min...
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Spicy Cauliflower & Pancetta Spaghetti reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 30th July 2019)

The two of us enjoyed a half recipe of this for dinner. - The cauliflower wanted a lot more time to cook than indicated. - No pancetta; used unsmoked lardons...
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Almond-Buttermilk Sorbet reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 30th July 2019)

Not sure why this is a sorbet, when buttermilk is the main ingredient. On the other hand, it did seem rather like a sorbet. I used only 2/3cup (rather...
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Zesty Lemon Salt reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 30th July 2019)

Good stuff. Made it for the Zucchini Carpaccio, but having no trouble using it up on other things.
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Sx-Minute Fresh Cod Steamed on a Bed of Rosemary reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 30th July 2019)

This was easy and good.
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Lamb Ribs with Nigella and Cumin Seeds reviewed by kaye16

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 30th July 2019)

This was easy and we liked it a lot. I had about 900g of something like lamb ribs. Being pigs, two of us ate it all; it probably would have served three....
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Thai cucumber salad reviewed by Kestrel

From: Anne Lindsay's light kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2019)

This quick cucumber salad goes with everything. A great summer dish, very quick and simple.
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Daikon and carrot pickle reviewed by Kestrel

From: viet world kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2019)

I love quick pickles. This one is good, easy, quick, and uses white vinegar. I use it when I have extra veg from my garden; tastes great with barbecued...
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Potato Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 28th July 2019)

Never a fan of mayo based ppotato salads, I was delighted to find this recipe and even more delighted to eat it. This is deceptively simple--the flavors...
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Buttermilk-Thyme Dressing reviewed by kateq

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 28th July 2019)

This is so simple and so delicious. It's becoming my current favorite dressing over salads of greens, herbs, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, avocado, chick...
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Spicy Grilled Eggplant reviewed by kaye16

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 27th July 2019)

Very good. It's not so much the recipe as the technique. Slices of eggplant (as small one does for two people), sprayed with olive oil, sprinkled with...
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Scallops and Chorizo reviewed by kaye16

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 27th July 2019)

Fast, good, easy -- hard to beat. I served more or less the whole recipes as dinner for two: I had about 120g of chorizo and a 300g package of small scallops....
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Favorite Broccoli Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th July 2019)

I liked this a lot, and, to my surprise, so did DH. I didn't add as much honey as asked and didn't miss it. This would be a good salad to take to a potluck,...
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Saute of Veal with Fresh Tarragon reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 26th July 2019)

4.5 even. Really liked this. It takes a bit of time, largely unattended once it's going, but it's easy to make. Would be good for company since it can...
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Beet Tzatziki reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 20th July 2019)

Great stuff. My one big beet with about half the yogurt would have served three, but two of us finished it off without complaint. Dried dill tonight.
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Tandoori Chicken reviewed by jenncc

From: Mark Bittman (reviewed 18th July 2019)

This came out great - moist and flavorful. I marinated the chicken about 6 hours and used the oven method (425 for about 25 minutes).
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Chicken Piccata reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 18th July 2019)

Simple and delicious! Be sure to serve it with something to soak up all that luscious lemon sauce.
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Tuna Strips with Espelette Pepper reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 17th July 2019)

Easy, fast, and excellent.
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Golden chicken, braised greens, potato gratin reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 16th July 2019)

I made the chicken and greens only. Chicken is flattened with salt, pepper, and rosemary then sautéed; a few rashers of bacon are then fried off to finish...
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Spaghetti with Green Olives, Garlic and Fresh Mint reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 15th July 2019)

Easy, fast, delicious. DH says it's a 5.
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Clafouti (Cherry Flan) reviewed by hipcook

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 14th July 2019)

It is a delicious baked custard, but I found my cherries lacking in flavor. I wish I'd taken the step to soak them in a liqueur (like the next recipe in...
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Daeji Bulgogi reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 13th July 2019)

This is wonderful - the pork was flavorful, moist and tender. Paired with some pickles and cilantro then wrapped in refreshing lettuce it was the perfect...
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Salmon Wrapped in Spinach Leaves with Caper, Lemon, and Olive Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 11th July 2019)

There was no large-leaved spinach today, so I used sorrel instead. Tried to parboil this as directed for the spinach, but it turned ugly quite quickly,...
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10 minute spicy peanut udon noodles. reviewed by Kestrel

From: Seasons and Suppers (reviewed 11th July 2019)

Very quick and good. I have used udon or other Asian noodles. Veggies can be adapted depending on what you have.
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Grilled Cauliflower ‘Steaks’ with Tonnato Sauce and Walnut Salsa reviewed by kaye16

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 9th July 2019)

This was a light dinner; would be good as a starter, as Ottolenghi suggests. DH thought the tastes of the tonnato sauce (the bottom layer) and the salsa...
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Super Lemon Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 7th July 2019)

This came out perfect - creamy, tart, sweet and refreshing! My new favorite Lemon treat. I was worried my eggs may have scrambled a bit so I strained...
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Pea and Mint Risotto reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 6th July 2019)

A very nice risottto. My peas didn't get done in the time Wells specifies, but an extra couple of minutes helped that. A nice summer dinner with a salad.
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Beetroot and walnut hummus reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 5th July 2019)

Really good. I reduce the cumin due to personal taste. Freezes well and tastes great.
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Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado, Lemon Thyme, and Pistachio Oil reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 4th July 2019)

This was surprisingly good. It should be a starter, I expect, but because the broiled fish was so fast, I served it as a second course. My lemon thyme...
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Vietnamese Rice-Noodle Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 3rd July 2019)

4+, says Ed. Pretty good stuff. Easy to make. I used wide rice noodles because that's what I had. Cashews instead of peanuts. I buzzed a whole chili with...
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Cottage cheese dill bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 30th June 2019)

Love this bread. It's a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese. I've made it as written (olive oil for the fat), and also done adaptations. Good with...
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Homemade Strawberry Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 30th June 2019)

This had excellent strawberry flavor!! I did add freeze dried strawberry powder (about 1/3 cup) to the batter but I truly believe the punch of strawberry...
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Guy Savoy's Tomato Coulis with Asparagus and Mint reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 28th June 2019)

This was super yummy, and it's not yet the season for the best tomatoes. Easy to make. Made a half recipe as a starter. (This isn't really a main-dish...
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Parisian Street Vendor Crepes reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 22nd June 2019)

Simple and delicious basic recipe. Served them with lemon sugar or chocolate. I halved the recipe for 10 small to medium size crepes.
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Chicken Saltimbocca reviewed by kaye16

From: Clay Cookery (reviewed 22nd June 2019)

Maybe not authentic, but easy and delicious.
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Rhubarb Crumble reviewed by kaye16

From: Clay Cookery (reviewed 22nd June 2019)

Yum.
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Superfast Crispy Chicken Thighs reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 22nd June 2019)

A super way to cook chicken thighs. You can use the spices you prefer, but the method is a keeper. First time, I used the spices suggested (salt, pepper,...
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Karen's herb oatmeal potato bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Bread Machine Baking Revised (reviewed 21st June 2019)

This is an excellent potato bread; I especially like it with fresh herbs from the garden (I often use rosemary and thyme). I do find that it definitely...
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Char-Grilled Tuna with Toasted Corn Vinaigrette and Avocado Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 20th June 2019)

DH insists this is a 5. For two, I had about 400g/14oz of tuna in two thickish pieces; that's a little more than half of what was asked. I chunked these,...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake reviewed by hipcook

From: The New Chesapeake Kitchen (reviewed 20th June 2019)

Frankly, I still don't love rhubarb. But I do like the fact that the rhubarb puree mixes with the uncooked strawberries in a way that preserves the fresh...
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Shortcake Biscuits reviewed by hipcook

From: The New Chesapeake Kitchen (reviewed 20th June 2019)

Excellent shortcakes. Just the right amount of sweetness while still having a good bit of biscuit texture to them. I let the dough get too wet and it was...
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Frittata Fêve & Menthe reviewed by kaye16

From: Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 18th June 2019)

Really very good as frittatas go. The fêves are a bit of an annoyance to prepare, podding, parboiling, peeling, but the result is lovely. Once the fêves...
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Diner Style French Toast reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 17th June 2019)

This is rich and custardy French Toast - way more decadent than any "Diner French Toast" I have ever had. Very Simple to throw together and get on the...
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Exotic-Flavored Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Mint Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: License to Grill: Achieve Greatness At The Grill With 200 Sizzling Recipes (reviewed 12th June 2019)

4.5 even. Chicken very simply spiced, barbecued, and delicious - I wasn't sure what crushed cardamon might be as a rub, so I used ground cardamon. Very...
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Hodge Podge reviewed by Sovay

From: Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book (reviewed 10th June 2019)

Beef and vegetable soup with beer - turned out disappointingly bland. The recipe had no seasoning other than salt and pepper - having tried it, I added...
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Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken recipes for every day and every mood (reviewed 9th June 2019)

A very easy recipe that makes a tasty chicken dish that was done in just over 30 minutes. I didn't have any tarragon so I used some dill from my garden....
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Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard reviewed by Kestrel

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 9th June 2019)

A very easy recipe that makes a tasty chicken dish that was done in just over 30 minutes. I didn't have any tarragon so I used some dill from my garden....
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Viande aux Baies reviewed by Sovay

From: The Cuisine of the Rose: Classic French Cooking from Burgundy and Lyonnais (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 5th June 2019)

I made Rabbit with Blackberries from the suggested range of meats and berries - my only criticism is that the sauce ends up a little sweet for my taste,...
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Yorkshire Ploughman's Salad reviewed by Sovay

From: Modern Cookery for Private Families (reviewed 5th June 2019)

I tried this out of curiosity - it's lettuce and a little onion dressed with black treacle, vinegar and pepper - but although it wouldn't go with everything...
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White Cucumber Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Modern Cookery for Private Families (reviewed 5th June 2019)

Disappointing -looked nice but tasted very little of cucumber since most of the flavour is in the skin, which is not used in this recipe. Mine tasted...
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Salmon Pudding reviewed by Sovay

From: Modern Cookery for Private Families (reviewed 5th June 2019)

A kind of timbale, I suppose - salmon, egg, a little cream and quite a lot of breadcrumbs, in spite of which the flavour was good. It also looked good...
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Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 4th June 2019)

This is a moist, flavorful bread. I was generous with the cinnamon and used 3 very large bananas. Mine took a little longer to bake (perhaps because...
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Fluffy Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 2nd June 2019)

"Fluffy" Pancakes were requested this morning and these fit the bill. Wonderful texture, flavor and easy as any pancakes recipe. Make these all the...
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Quick and Dirty Sourdough Focaccia reviewed by jenncc

From: Bojon Gourmet (reviewed 1st June 2019)

I tweaked this a bit amount wise since I had 2 cups moderately bubbly discard - upping the AP flour and decreasing the water slightly (it is already a...
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Bone broth reviewed by Kestrel

From: Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot® (reviewed 31st May 2019)

I liked this broth; I used it to make an excellent soup (mushroom and thyme, my own recipe), and it also made a good broth on its own. I am noting the...
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Green Cabbage "Sabzi" reviewed by Sovay

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible (reviewed 30th May 2019)

Goes with everything. Cooked backwards, as it were - the vegetables steam in a little water and then fry at the end. I sometimes add julienned carrots...
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Cannellini Bean Croquettes reviewed by Sovay

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 30th May 2019)

Nice flavour and texture once cooked, but Nigel's not kidding when he says the mixture is "quite soft". Getting the croquettes shaped, egged, crumbed...
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Chicken with Lemon and Olives reviewed by Sovay

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 30th May 2019)

Possibly my favourite recipe in this book - simple but powerful. I have made a few adjustments over the years, viz. I take the skin off the chicken and...
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two (reviewed 29th May 2019)

Tasty! Mine puffed up quite a bit and needed a couple extra minutes. I used dark chocolate chips and added macadamia nuts. Next time I may cook it at...
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How to Make Tasso Ham reviewed by hipcook

From: The Sauce by All Things Barbecue (reviewed 28th May 2019)

There are lots of different recipes out there for tasso, but here's one you can make in a day. It's just a 4-6 hour cure and a 2-hour smoke. (I did an...
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Totally Radish Burger reviewed by hipcook

From: The Bob's Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers (reviewed 28th May 2019)

The radish-cucumber sauce is a neat idea. I disagree with the recommendation to use a microplane grater; we wanted a slightly larger grate to give more...
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Carrot and Golden Raisin Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 26th May 2019)

I made this several hours before serving, rather than the night before and it was fine. The orange flower water was a nice accent and not overpowering.
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Tunisian Chicken Tagine with Brik Pastry reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking: Traditional and Modern Recipes to Savor and Share (reviewed 26th May 2019)

Maybe even 3.5. The food was good, but the instructions were poor. The editor clearly had an afternoon off. I could only find filo, rather than brick/briq,...
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Creamy Chicken Paprika reviewed by kaye16

From: Clay Cookery (reviewed 26th May 2019)

Really easy, really delicious.Served over spätzle.
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Pork Braised with Chilies reviewed by jenncc

From: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking (reviewed 25th May 2019)

This is one of those recipes I will make again and again - simple ingredients, easy prep and delicious results. I like that this is a long, slow, oven...
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Curried Salmon Steaks with New Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Clay Cookery (reviewed 23rd May 2019)

DH said "Fabulous!" after his first bite. The salmon was perfectly cooked after the time specified. The new potatoes (I used more than was asked) we also...
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Crispy-Fried Prawns with Curry Spices reviewed by kaye16

From: Ken Hom Travels with a Hot Wok (reviewed 20th May 2019)

I made more-or-less a whole recipe with 300g of shrimp (2/3 of what was asked). Although I cut the salt in half, the shrimp were still too salty. Otherwise,...
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Smoked Salmon with Dill-Mustard Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 19th May 2019)

4.5 even. A recipe that serves ten is not your usually thing. I've never bought smoked salmon in a pack that had more than six siices. Maybe ten is the...
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Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard reviewed by Sovay

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood (reviewed 17th May 2019)

Quick to prepare and delicious. The crumb coating keeps the chicken very moist. Does involve a lot of mustard - if I'd just opened a fresh jar I might...
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Eggplant-Cheese with Spanish Sausage reviewed by kaye16

From: The Clay Pot Cookbook (reviewed 17th May 2019)

Maybe 3.5. Good enough, but don't need to make again. - Used my new, used T111, but my old, smaller, T110 would have been perfect. - Used a 225g chorizo...
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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats reviewed by jenncc

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 16th May 2019)

First time making overnight oats and I am eager to add this to my breakfast rotation. Instead of raisins I chopped dried apricots which added a nice sweet/tart...
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Stovetop Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 16th May 2019)

This is a very simple, comforting rice pudding. I did add another cinnamon stick and a few cloves. !/3 cup sugar was prefect for my tastes. I turned...
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Warm Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: From a Chef's Kitchen (reviewed 15th May 2019)

Delicious. An excellent veggie main or side salad. This would be a terrific side for picnic or potluck. Or a potluck picnic.
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Lobster Broth with Angel-Hair Pasta reviewed by kateq

From: Lobster at Home (reviewed 13th May 2019)

This is a very elegant and very delicious dish. Good lobster stock is essential (happily easy to make)
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André Claude's Omelette Verte, Ouverte reviewed by kaye16

From: Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food (reviewed 12th May 2019)

The recipe calls for five large eggs to serve three people. I used five to serve two people (for brunch). DH said I should use six eggs for two people....
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André Claude's Omelette Verte, Ouverte reviewed by kaye16

From: Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food (reviewed 12th May 2019)

The recipe calls for five large eggs to serve three people. I used five to serve two people (for brunch). DH said I should use six eggs for two people....
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Rhubarb Muffins reviewed by hipcook

From: The New Chesapeake Kitchen (reviewed 12th May 2019)

I don't particularly like rhubarb or muffins. But it's Mother's Day and my wife and son like both those things, so I roused myself and made them. They...
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Dutch Baby reviewed by jenncc

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 11th May 2019)

These are always delicious but this recipe is simple and uses less butter and eggs than others I have tried. Came out great and it rose high. Topped...
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Tuscan Beans Baked with Tuna and Lemon (Fagioli Stufati) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Great Cooks' Guide to CLAY Cookery (reviewed 11th May 2019)

First of all, a good way to cook beans. Used my new, used, larger Romertopf. Soaked the beans in the pot overnight, then cooked them with salt two hours...
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Grilled Artichokes and Lemon with Spicy Garlic Mayonnaise reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 11th May 2019)

In general, this is an excellent way to cook and serve artichokes. The whole chokes are steamed, then cut in half, dechoked, and grilled, along with lemon...
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Hummus Tehina reviewed by kateq

From: Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking (reviewed 8th May 2019)

Truly excellent Hummus--extraordinarily smooth
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Chunky apple and marmalade cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Fruit Every Day! (reviewed 3rd May 2019)

I loved this cake; I did make a lot of changes, however. I made this cake to use up some leftover mincemeat and substituted that for the marmalade and...
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Coconut carrot and apricot cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Fruit Every Day! (reviewed 2nd May 2019)

This is a really nice cake. I used butter instead of coconut fat; the resulting cake was tasty and moist. Will definitely make this again.
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Leftover stew pasties reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 2nd May 2019)

These worked well, although I used a different pastry that I had in the fridge. The quality of this dish depends on how good your leftover stew is...I...
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Blackberry and apple muffins reviewed by Kestrel

From: Cakes: River Cottage Handbook No.8 (reviewed 2nd May 2019)

This recipe makes a very tender and not too sweet muffin. The author gives lots of variations and adaptations; I used apple and blueberries and also substituted...
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Gingery Squash Quiche reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 28th April 2019)

One of the best butternut squash quicke-y things I've had. - I used Judith Jone's Tart Dough from the freezer. (When I make this, I make at least one extra...
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Corned Beef with Cabbage reviewed by Sovay

From: Feeding the Nation (reviewed 28th April 2019)

Surprisingly good, and of course economical. My only comment would be that tinned corned beef (which I used, as the original recipe would have) tends to...
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Kalamata Tapenade Brioche Snails reviewed by kateq

From: Breaking Breads: A New World of Israeli Baking--Flatbreads, Stuffed Breads, Challahs, Cookies, and the Legendary Chocolate Babka (reviewed 23rd April 2019)

Full disclosure: I used my tried and true brioche dough (Baking with Julia) but otherwise followed the recipe, making the tapenade from this book as well....
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