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Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Quiche / Quiche mit Tomaten, Basilikum und Mozzarella reviewed by friederike

From: Quiches and Pastries: Le Cordon Bleu : Home Collection (reviewed 26th March 2011)

Hmm. Eaten cold, it was okay but slightly boring, eaten warm it was like a pizza with a not-so-good base. Not really recommended, then.
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Malted Chocolate Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th March 2011)

Chocolate pudding cake is my go-to recipe for a low-fat family dessert. When google led me to this recipe - which includes malt - I was giddy with excitement....
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Breakfast Polenta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 26th March 2011)

Polenta is my newest breakfast love. This is a typical recipe - and I modified it to make it more breakfast friendly by replacing 2/3 of the water with...
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Sweet Oatmeal Raisin Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 26th March 2011)

This dark hearty bread tastes very similar to Boston brown bread, but does not steam for hours. This is very satisfying for bread made with no fat or eggs....
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Chocolate beef stew reviewed by wester

From: Spices of Life: Piquant Recipes from Africa, Asia and Latin America for Western Kitchens (reviewed 25th March 2011)

This was good, but not very special. The chocolate flavor was very subtle, and I thought something else was missing - a citrus note maybe, or a bit of...
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Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Pancetta-Balsamic Dressing reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th March 2011)

I read the ingredients list here (red cabbage, sauteed pancetta, currants plumped up in warm balsamic vinegar, a little EVOO, some toasted almonds chopped...
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Slow-Roast Lamb with Chickpea Mash reviewed by kaye16

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 24th March 2011)

Wow, this is a fantastic roast leg of lamb. Tasty and the meat was wonderfully tender. A bit of wristwork with the mortar and pestle is required, but othewise...
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Chicken Salad with Crunchy Vegetables and Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 24th March 2011)

This is a fine salad, but the dressing is a bit too sweet for my tastes.
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Bran Bread reviewed by kaye16

From: Bread Machine Baker (reviewed 24th March 2011)

This is our favorite machine-made brown bread right now. It had a nice dense texture and tastes good! I found 1 tbl of sugar a bit too little and use 1-1/2...
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Chicken Noodle Soup (Tyler Florence) reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 24th March 2011)

There could not be a simpler version of this classic soup. Comes together quickly and it's perfect to serve someone you love who is suffering through a...
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Golden Saffron Rice Salad with Cumin Yogurt Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

A very good salad. This vinaigrette is especially liked here. I've addded steamed broccoli to the salad.
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Spinach Tortellini and Procini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Good stuff. A halfish recipe with 250g tortellini fed two comfortably.
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Sweet and Sour Red Peppers, Eggplant, and White Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Very good salad. We either add tabasco at the table or I include chili flakes in the boiling sauce.
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Spinach Salad with Pears, Pecans. and Feta reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

I was surprised how good this salad was. Somehow it sounded a bit of an unlikely combination. But it was very good. I served it to friends who'd just arrived...
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Spicy Eggplant and Tofu Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Deelish, I've written on this. And Yum from another appearance. We like it. If the eggplant is prepared ahead (e.g., the night before), the salad is quite...
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Potato Salad with Goat Cheese, Red Onions, and Sage reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Steamed broccoli is a good addition to this.
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Autumn Wild Rice, Walnut, & Broccoli Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Good stuff. Serves 3-4, not 4-6.
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Warm Broccoli and Potato Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

This is one of our household favorite recipes. Don't feel much like cooking? There's some broccoli and potatoes waiting to be used? This is what we eat....
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Flatbread Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Prosciutto reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Made this on our "Griddler," which includes a panini press option. I used fresh spinach and had no issues with the sandwich being too watery. I thought...
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Feta Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

Though it takes an hour to roast the veggies, this salad is worth the wait. The dressing is delicious, and would be just as delicious on other salads as...
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Linguine alle Cozze in Bianco reviewed by friederike

From: Mediterranean Seafood: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

This was a really nice dish, only that it was too salty. DB had put the mussels in a bowl of salt water before they were cooked, as instructed, and this...
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Pork au Poivre reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

A really simple version of a classic. Good and fast.
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Curried Lamb in Pita Bowls reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

Well, I've never used the "pita bowls", but I've made this several times, and it's quite good. It's tasty and keeps well.
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Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

Really simple, fast and tasty. I've thought about puréeing the sauce, but think that the texture is nice. A finely chopped clove of garlic didn't hurt...
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Sweet Basil Smoothie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

This was the first recipe that caught our eye when we got this cookbook. How odd, a green smoothie! We had a lucky windfall of fresh basil, and so threw...
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Satyamma's Famous Cauliflower Curry reviewed by wester

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 21st March 2011)

I substituted cashews for peanuts and coconut milk for coconut, because that is what I had. I also fried the cauliflower with the onions because I prefer...
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Fricasseed Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon Juice reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 21st March 2011)

This was a very simple and satisfying way to make chicken. I loved the easy pan sauce.
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Breakfast Grits reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: All Recipes (reviewed 21st March 2011)

Great creamy texture! This is an excellent breakfast dish for someone with new braces. I followed the advice in the All Recipes reviews for this recipe...
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Double Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by andrew

From: Epicurious (reviewed 21st March 2011)

The review from lemonadesandwich reminded me that I'd been meaning to try this one too, and I did so for a child's birthday party also. My wife was worried...
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Cheese Beans reviewed by hipcook

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 21st March 2011)

A recipe with good bones. I'm sure I'll be returning to it, with some tweaks perhaps to my ingredients and the recipe. Specifically, I cut the chili powder...
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socca from vieux nice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 21st March 2011)

Socca is an amazing and addicting thing, and it needs only one uncommon ingredient - chick pea flour. I made this to reward my daughter's performance...
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Asparagus and Lemon Risotto reviewed by aj12754

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 21st March 2011)

This was a real disappointment. To be fair, maybe it is a little too early for asparagus and that's why the flavor was just not there. But it was the...
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Luscious Oven Creamed Corn reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 21st March 2011)

This recipe had my kids literally licking the bottom of the casserole dish! So simple - saute onion, add corn (I used frozen sweet corn from Costco),...
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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Kabocha Squash reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Just Hungry (reviewed 21st March 2011)

I'd not tried Kabocha squash before, and there are very few kabocha-specific recipies, this one was the exception. The squash is sliced into narrow wedges,...
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Sauteed Collard Greens reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 21st March 2011)

Amazing! Having had bad childhood experiences with collard greens, I was a bit reluctant to try this. However I so loved the Kale recipe in Zuni Cookbook,...
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Chicken Marbella reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 21st March 2011)

This is the recipe that my Silver Palate Cookbook falls open to! It is tried and true and never fails to disappoint. It's one of my all-time favorite recipes...
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Lemon Yogurt Cake reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 21st March 2011)

I love lemon. Between the cake, the lemon syrup and the glaze, this is very lemony. I even added a little bit of lemon zest to the glaze for color and...
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Lemon Meringues reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 20th March 2011)

This recipe is not for the faint-hearted. The lemon-cornstarch mixture was very hard like paste. Mixing it into the beaten egg whites was quite difficult....
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Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies reviewed by friederike

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 20th March 2011)

Hmm. Difficult to make it out. There was definitely too much beetroot, but I must also admit that I inadvertedly added too much - 300g instead of 250g....
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Pasta with Carmelized Onion Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 20th March 2011)

I was a little skeptical about using this sauce on pasta, but it made for a very satisfying meal, with a nice surprise of sweet onions, small bright green...
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Cocoa Brownies reviewed by BethNH

From: Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies, and Bars from New York's Legendary Fat Witch Bakery (reviewed 20th March 2011)

The best thing about cocoa brownies is their simplicity. These brownies start with melted butter and then all the other ingredients can be added to the...
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Stilton & Walnut Crackers reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 20th March 2011)

These are really, really good and very easy to make. I didn't have Stilton on hand so I used Maytag Blue instead. I love how peppery they are and the cheese...
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Garden Vegetable Stew with Crunchy Fried Badiis (Aviyal) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 20th March 2011)

I really didn't like this, but to be fair, I had forgotten to add the chili, so when I took it to work for lunch the next day, it was so bland as to be...
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Champ reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (At Table) (reviewed 20th March 2011)

Used only about half the spring onion, and added nettles, recommended as a variation. Will definitely make it again.
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Rich Ranch Beef Roast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Semi-Homemade Money-Saving Slow-Cooking: 128 Quick-to-Cook Meals (reviewed 20th March 2011)

With this recipe you get a whole meal in a pot -- potatoes, corn on the cob, green beans, onion, roast beef and gravy. It's very good but hubby thought...
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Bob's Famous Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 19th March 2011)

A simple and tasty way to get a chunk of fish on the table quickly. I usually substitute white wine worcestershire (now known as "marinade for chicken"...
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Quick and Easy Waffles reviewed by BethNH

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th March 2011)

My husband is generally the waffle maker in our family and he's always used Bisquick for his waffles. This morning, however, there was no Bisquick and...
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chocolate rice pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 19th March 2011)

This produces a very rich chocolate rice pudding without using any eggs. It is prepared like a risotto, however milk is used as the liquid, and at the...
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mashed potatoes with pesto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th March 2011)

Like most Bittman recipes, this mashed potato recipe includes the basic technique, advise about potato varieties, mashing or ricing, and then it offers...
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Stuffed Grape Leaves reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)

Flavorful, attractive stuufed grape leaves. Stuffing the grape leaves worked out well, even though the range of leaf size and the shape and position of...
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Greek Pilaf reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)

It made an aromatic dish that had a huge amount of flavor. I kept wondering what that illusive flavor was and it might have been the fresh herbs, or just...
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Kristina's Potato Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)

This was a nice variation on a classic potato salad. The additions of minced cucumber and fresh dill, give a light, pickle-type flavor. I used the lower...
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Stovetop Rice Pudding reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)

This simple recipe turns out a surprisingly good rice pudding warm or chilled. I think that it is important to use the type of rice specified; I had a...
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Date Nut Torte reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 18th March 2011)

This rich torte recipe reminded me of one my mother like to make and serve for company with butter brickle ice cream. I chose this version of the recipe...
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Braised Beef Short Ribs reviewed by KimberlyB

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 18th March 2011)

This is the best short rib recipe. So many of them are so greasy and you taste nothing but the grease. But this one, is wonderful. I really like the...
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Beef Stroganoff reviewed by KimberlyB

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 18th March 2011)

This was the fanciest beef stroganoff I've ever eaten! I found the sauce very rich, but enjoyed the layers of flavors. The meat was delicious seared...
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Baked Ziti reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 18th March 2011)

A really tasty recipe, exactly like a quicker and easier lasagna, as Bittman says in the intro. This is hearty, comforting food. Bonus points for being...
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Stir-Fried Bok Choy, Daikon, Crisp Tofu reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Mark Bittman (reviewed 18th March 2011)

This recipe worked really well. Usually, my stir fry comes out kind of bland, but this one was very appealing. Fried tofu adds some texture. Flavors...
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Salmon with Lentils reviewed by cadfael

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 17th March 2011)

I love this recipe. It is healthy, tasty, not difficult and it can dress up a plate like it comes from a restaurant. It is important to get that sear...
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Vegetable Pot Pie reviewed by cadfael

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 17th March 2011)

I really enjoy this too-I always change up the veggies depending upon what I have on hand and it works.
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Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas reviewed by andrew

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 17th March 2011)

My wife suggested we try these when she saw them in the Times, so we just had them for lunch today with some guests. I was a little skeptical, since there...
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Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon reviewed by KVizz

From: Nigella Express: 130 Recipes for Good Food Fast (reviewed 17th March 2011)

I made these for our New Year's Eve/wedding anniversary celebration to go with a killer bottle of champagne. I also made a black pepper creme fraiche to...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce reviewed by KVizz

From: Nigella Express: 130 Recipes for Good Food Fast (reviewed 17th March 2011)

I replaced the golden syrup with condensed milk (as suggested) and it was outrageous. This makes a lot so have plenty of ice cream on hand...you won't...
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Cheese Omelet reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 17th March 2011)

If I was going to give a seminar on omelette making, I'd start by photocopying Julia on the subject and distributing hand-outs and go on from there.... But...
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Spicy Caramel Popcorn reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th March 2011)

I think either our altitude or dry climate works against us - in making candies or this caramel corn. The sugar/butter/water mixture cooked the proscribed...
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Solyanka reviewed by hipcook

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 17th March 2011)

I'm a fan of potatoes and cabbage, so this dish caught my eye. With cider vinegar and 3 forms of tart dairy (cottage cheese, yogurt, and sour cream), it's...
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Creamy White Beans and Leeks reviewed by KVizz

From: Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (reviewed 16th March 2011)

This is delicious!! A great option to boring traditional sides...and the creamy texture makes it like both veggie and starch. With the beef and maybe a...
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Open stained-glass lasagne/roasted squash reviewed by KVizz

From: Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (reviewed 16th March 2011)

The flavor of the finished dish was very good, but the presentation is truly stunning. The pasta was a real pain to make but it helps that the "lasagne"...
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Vegetable Pot Pie reviewed by KVizz

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 16th March 2011)

This was a lot more labor-intensive than it appeared on TV. Go figure...no film editors in my kitchen! But it was really good. The filling is the key,...
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Onion Soup Les Halles reviewed by KVizz

From: Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking (reviewed 16th March 2011)

This recipe calls for "dark" chicken stock as opposed to beef stock. It does miss a little bit of depth as a result, but not by much. The addition of port...
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Outrageous Brownies reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 16th March 2011)

The name really says it all- these are outrageously good! Luckily, they are rich so it's hard to overindulge. I cannot imagine cutting these into 20 brownies-...
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Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 15th March 2011)

Just the basic roasted cauliflower - with olive oil, salt, and pepper. I think this is the best, when its simple. We all love this.
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Chickpea Flour Crepes with Roasted Pepper, Tomato and Goat Cheese Filling reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 15th March 2011)

The review of this recipe by @AJ12754 caught my eye, and I had just bought chickpea flour, so thought I'd give it a go. I have to say I got bogged down...
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Spinach-Rice Casserole reviewed by hipcook

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 15th March 2011)

As a main course, this was disappointing. Hearty to be sure, but bland. It's certainly in the "comfort food" genre, but didn't quite make it for me......
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Coleslaw Dressing reviewed by cinisajoy

From: Tastes from the Gap (reviewed 15th March 2011)

This is a very good dressing.
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Felicia's Baked Ziti reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Savor the Brandywine Valley (reviewed 14th March 2011)

The whole family liked this easy, quick main dish. My grocery didn't have any ziti so I just used a similar pasta. The fresh basil and oregano gave it...
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Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Connecticut a LA Carte (reviewed 14th March 2011)

I really liked the addition of pineapple in this sweet potato casserole. This casserole is not as loaded with sugar and butter as some recipes I have...
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Chicken Wings, Six Ways reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th March 2011)

This is a very interesting technique for cooking wings. Bittman promises crispy wings approximating fried, but without the oil and mess. The wings are...
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Grandmother's Pecan Macaroons reviewed by hipcook

From: BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (reviewed 14th March 2011)

These are amazing cookies. Make me rethink what a 5-star rating should mean cookies. Lie to your wife and tell her they're too burnt to eat cookies. How...
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Boeuf en salade (beef salad) reviewed by wester

From: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 14th March 2011)

Basically cold stewed beef and veal with a salsa verde. Very nice.
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Spinach-Cheese Filling reviewed by southerncooker

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th March 2011)

My daughter made a half recipe of this to fill our calzones from page 160. She divided the calzone dough into 4 pieces instead of 6 and used 1/2 of the...
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Calzone reviewed by southerncooker

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th March 2011)

My daughter made these calzones for us for our Sunday supper. She made the spinach cheese filling for her and I and filled our hubbies with pepperoni and...
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Mixed Fruit Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th March 2011)

If you really need a recipe for cutting up fruit and tossing it with lemon juice, here it is. The variations are a bit more complex. I usually omit the...
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Jam Thumbprint Cookies reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 13th March 2011)

These grew on me (unfortunately :) ) At first I really didn't like them, but I have to say, they actually are very good. The dough never really came together...
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Beef Polpetti with Spaghetti reviewed by joeljkp

From: Easy Comfort Food: Simple Recipes for Feel-good Favorites (reviewed 13th March 2011)

Easy to make and tasted great, that's about all I could ask for. My oven runs hot (I've noticed over many recipes), but it became hard to turn the meatballs...
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Carrot Cake (with Cream Cheese Icing) reviewed by friederike

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 13th March 2011)

Whoooo. Incredibly moist, and still a little crunch from the crust and the walnuts. Really delicious! A few raisins or chocolate chips would also work...
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Chocolate Featherweight Cookies with Walnuts and Cocoa Nibs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Orangette (reviewed 13th March 2011)

Wow. Dark chocolatey goodness with a crispy outside and chewy tender inside. With almost no fat! This is also gluten free. This is a recipe worth preparing...
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pancetta green beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th March 2011)

YUM YUM YUM. It was my plan to prepare enough to serve some with dinner tomorrow. I scaled up by 50%, so should have had enough for six servings (and...
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broth-braised potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th March 2011)

This recipe involves first preparing chicken broth with herbs, lemon, and garlic, and then using this broth to cook potatoes. I used some lovely little...
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Classic Coconut Cake reviewed by joeljkp

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 13th March 2011)

Delicious, and quite straightforward to make. I'm not experienced with scratch-made cakes in any way, but I was able to come up with something that looks...
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Lasagna with Turkey Sausage reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 13th March 2011)

I like the turkey sausage in this. It's a nice alternative to beef. What I don't like at all are the noodles. I am not a fan of no-boil noodles so was...
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Moosewood Fudge Brownies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 13th March 2011)

This was an intensely chocolate flavored, very tender, not chewy, but not really cakey brownie. I substituted dark brown for the light brown sugar, and...
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Sauce Puttanesca reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)

This quick, flavorful sauce, easily put together in 15 minutes, may make me pause, the next time I prepare to open a jar of ready-made pasta sauce. I used...
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Solyanka reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)

This cabbage casserole was good. The fresh dill and caraway seed gave a look of character to this cabbage casserole dish. When it came time to add the...
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Beetroot and Cumin Soup with Spiced Yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 12th March 2011)

I'm on the fence. On the one hand, beetroot soup is something I've wanted to make for a long time; on the other hand, I've had a few issues with the instructions,...
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Ricotta Gnocchi reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)

These were very soft and a little watery gnocchi with great flavor from the cheese and garlic and visual appeal from the parsley. The dough was less tricky...
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Cottage Cheese & Apple Pancakes reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)

We enjoyed these healthful pancakes, and my teenagers would like to have them again. The recipe worked well as written, but I am sorry that I forgot to...
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Lower-Fat Deep Chocolate Bundt Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 12th March 2011)

This cake has an amazingly low fat content. No eggs and only 1/3 C oil in a large bundt cake! Its not overly sweet, but gets a rich flavor from coffee+cocoa....
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Fallen Chocolate Souffle Cake reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Bittersweet: Recipes and Tales from a Life in Chocolate (reviewed 12th March 2011)

Not very nice to look at, thus the name fallen, but a definite keeper and very quick to put together. This cake got rave reviews from my dinner guests.
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pancetta and cinnamon waffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 12th March 2011)

This is a pumped up waffle - its easy because you use mix, and then add extras (pancetta, cinnamon, eggs, oil). The result is very good, but its also...
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