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Braised Turkey Thighs with Onions and Apples reviewed by aj12754From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 13th February 2011)The sauce is the show here, a sweet and savory mix of apple cider, chicken broth, apples, onions, garlic and herbs. It goes really well with the dark... | |
Chocolate Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Hungry Girl (reviewed 12th February 2011)This is a very, very simple recipe - thanks for alerting us to it, Southerncooker! The recipe calls for a 9 in cake pan, but instead it was cooked in... | |
Green Salad with Dressing reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 12th February 2011)The dressing for this salad was outstanding, no, actually it was phenomenal. We didn't have whole grain mustard, so instead we used spicy brown mustard.... | |
Slow Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by aj12754From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th February 2011)This is a very nice recipe --- and very adaptable to personal tastes -- especially on a day when you might -- for whatever reason feel "cooked out". Also... | |
Zephyr Pancakes reviewed by cadfaelFrom: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 12th February 2011)These are a family favorite. Wellworth the effort. | |
Yankee Cobbler reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Connecticut a LA Carte (reviewed 12th February 2011)This cobbler made with apples and cranberry juice cocktail was a new type of cobbler for me. I really liked it. Unfortunately, I couldn't get anyone... | |
Potato and Swiss Chard Gratin reviewed by lklodaFrom: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 12th February 2011) | |
Pumpkin, Cranberry and Red Onion Tagine reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 11th February 2011)Very delicious, very spicy, and very easy to prepare, once you have your harissa paste ready (I used a home made one).
I used less tomato passata, for... | |
Ardense eieren reviewed by westerFrom: Veelzijdige eiergerechten (reviewed 11th February 2011)Recipe in Dutch
If you have the ingredients for bacon and eggs, and you know how to separate an egg, you can make this one instead, where the egg whites... | |
Lamb chops pan-roasted in white wine, finished Marches style with egg and lemon reviewed by westerFrom: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th February 2011)This simple recipe really lets the lamb chops shine. The wine, egg and lemon all combine very well and accentuate the lamb without taking main stage. | |
Pickled eggs reviewed by westerFrom: Veelzijdige eiergerechten (reviewed 11th February 2011)Recipe in Dutch.
Eggs in spicy brine. Great for a quick snack, or for unexpected guests.
It is great to have a recipe for these, but it could still use... | |
Gratineed Asparagus with Parmesan reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th February 2011)This is a lovely dish. I don't bother to boil the asparagus first because I like it a little crunchy. While this is perfectly satisfying on its own, the... | |
Seafood Pasta reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: World Food Greece (World Food Series) (reviewed 11th February 2011)This pasta dish featuring frozen seafood cocktail was just what I had been trying to create with canned tomatoes, wine and fresh herbs. However, it just... | |
Fork Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 10th February 2011)My MIL always mashes her potatoes with a fork and these reminded me of her. I liked the olive oil and butter together in these potatoes. It gave them a... | |
Warm Potato, Chive and Blood Sausage Salad reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Provence Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2011)This was really delicious, a simple salad but full of flavor. Add a green vegetable, like broccoli or green beans, and you've got a full meal. | |
Pecan Parmesan Rice reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Saint Louis Days, Saint Louis Nights (reviewed 10th February 2011)This is a quick and easy dish to prepare. I have made it with brown rice as well as with white rice. It was tasty either way. I do think it could use... | |
Lavash Crackers reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 10th February 2011)I agree with the other reviewers that the key is to roll the dough out very thinly. I cut the dough into four pieces and rolled it out very thinly, and... | |
Banana-and-Chocolate-Chip Muffins reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: 201 Muffins (reviewed 10th February 2011)This sounds like it might produce a great muffin--the combination of banana and chocolate chip is promising. But this recipe produced a merely serviceable... | |
Scottish Oat Scones reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: 201 Muffins (reviewed 10th February 2011)This scone had a good flavor from the nutmeg and the whole rolled oats, but the texture was way too crumbly. My kids' plates were a heap of crumbs, and... | |
Dark and Stormy reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 10th February 2011)I prepared this drink using Cruzan Black Strap Rum. The combination of this very dark rum with the ginger beer was outstanding! | |
Plum Fool reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Delicious: Quick Smart Cook (reviewed 10th February 2011) | |
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 10th February 2011)Wonderfully roasted Brussels sprouts! This recipe is a bit fussy - you first have to brown the halved Brussels Sprouts in a frying pan - then transfer... | |
My mother's famous chinese egg rolls reviewed by ny1287From: Steamy Kitchen (reviewed 9th February 2011)time consuming to make but delicious and a crowd pleaser at parties | |
Fruit smoothie reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 9th February 2011)I loved this smoothie it was a great breakfast for my daughter. We substituted blueberries for the strawberries. It was delicious. | |
Porcetta (Italian-Style Roast Pork) reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 9th February 2011)I was inspired to prepare this recipe because we had really really really liked the Zuni Mock Porcetta. This recipe was similar, but a bit more streamlined.... | |
Balthazar's Cream of Mushroom Soup reviewed by aj12754From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th February 2011)This was really good and really rich as it is finished with cream and butter. It has more going on (sage, rosemary, porcini, garlic) than the Julia version... | |
Caramel Sauce reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Delicious: Quick Smart Cook (reviewed 9th February 2011)Delicious served with Coconut and Banana Pancakes (page 15). | |
Red Bean Beef Chili reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines (reviewed 8th February 2011)This is my favorite chili recipe. The red comes from small red beans, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and canned pimentos. It is different from the standard... | |
Spinach with Blue Cheese and Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 8th February 2011)Remarkably good for so little effort.
- I used 125g bleu d'Auvergne; my DH who is only learning to appreciate blue cheeses, thought it was just the right... | |
Cauliflower stew reviewed by westerFrom: Classical Turkish Cooking: Traditional Turkish Food for the American Kitchen (reviewed 8th February 2011)This was really good, much better than I'd expected from the ingredients. Light and fragrant, but hearty as well. I will definitely make this again. | |
Sweet Potato Pie reviewed by cadfaelFrom: Savoring Savannah: Feasts from the Low Country (reviewed 8th February 2011)This is a family favourite. I've made several sweet potato pie versions but this is so far our favourite. | |
Savoury Pan Scones reviewed by kfharvey1From: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 8th February 2011) | |
Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli or Cauliflower reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 8th February 2011)A quick and easy light dinner for a weeknight. My only quibble is that the recipe needs a bit more flavor. I often have to mix my own additions. Chinese... | |
Coleslaw reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Sacramental Magic In A Small-town Cafe: Recipes And Stories From Brother Juniper's Cafe (reviewed 8th February 2011)This makes a yummy slaw. There is tons of sugar in it which is what makes it so good. I have liked this best when I have cut the cabbage in tiny squares... | |
Quick Walnut Bread reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)This was very easy to put together--it required no kneading. The flavor was excellent the afternoon after the evening I made it, and it stayed good to... | |
Saffron, Pear and Prune Compote for Cheese reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)This was very quick and easy to make and very delicious. I served it at a party with some firm, creamy-white cheeses, and it was a wonderful combination.... | |
Potato and Chive Omelet reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)I served this at my New Year's Eve celebration, 2010, to have something nice for the vegetarian who'd be attending. It was super quick to put together... | |
Pumpkin Gratin with Pistachios and Pistachio Oil reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)I used a mixture of freshly-roasted pumpkin and Hubbard squash, and I substituted walnuts and walnut oil for the pistachios. I used homemade turkey stock,... | |
Pork Sausage with Potatoes and Red Wine Vinaigrette reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)This was a hit at my New Year's Eve gathering, 2010. It was incredibly easy to put together, and extremely forgiving in terms of the time you could ignore... | |
Chilled Beet Gazpacho reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)This made a tangy, cold beet soup, that I served out of shot glasses on New Year's Eve, 2010. It was not the best dish I served, but it was festive and... | |
Cheese melt with poached egg reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2011)This recipe involves first preparing an english muffin with ham and a cheese mixture, broiling it, and adding a poached egg. If the recipe had only been... | |
Granola reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2011)This recipe calls for a great selection of dry fruit. Oil and honey are heated, oats and sunflower seeds are mixed in, and this is baked.
Unfortunately,... | |
Spinach Salad with Feta and Nutmeg reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 8th February 2011)This recipe involves crumbling feta into sherry vinegar or lemon juice, mixing in spices and olive oil. This breaks the feta into small pieces, and as... | |
Rhode Island Indian Meal Corn Bread reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 8th February 2011)This recipe, according to the cookbook, was taken from an old family cookbook. It specifies use of Rhode Island stone-ground whitecap cornmeal, for which... | |
Asparagus and Rice Soup with Pancetta and Black Pepper reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th February 2011)Very nice soup, especially considering how easily it went together. I agree with all the other comments! | |
Red Wine Braised Duck Legs reviewed by aj12754From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th February 2011)Very easy and very delicious. The sauce is red wine and dried fruit (I used dried cherries, apricots, and golden raisins) and it is really tasty. I made... | |
Asparagus-Scrambled Eggs reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 8th February 2011)We often enjoy breakfast for supper. Since I found some small really good looking asparagus at the supermarket and found this recipe I decided to make... | |
Jalapeno Pancakes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 8th February 2011)I made this for our supper to go with the Asparagus Scrambled Eggs (page 41), for my husband and I. We really liked them but my jalapeno was a bit big... | |
Spinach and Mustard Greens with Cheese (Saag Paneer) reviewed by kathleen440From: 660 Curries (reviewed 7th February 2011)Oh, man. This might be my favorite recipe in the whole book. The greens are incredibly sweet, and the texture of the cheese is a great contrast. A couple... | |
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Roasted Peanuts reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 7th February 2011)Delicious way to get your greens! And, since I've purchased the roasted peanut oil, I'm using it on salads left and right! The kitchen smelled amazing,... | |
Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 7th February 2011)This was a huge success! The creamy squash replaces the texture of the ricotta, but adds a richness and sweetness to the whole dish.
My only minor... | |
My Mother-in-Law's Madeira Cake reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 7th February 2011) | |
Coffee Milk reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 7th February 2011)Coffee is the official flavor of Rhode Island. Those little cartons of single milk servings you can buy -- in RI among the chocolate and plain is coffee!... | |
Pot Stickers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 7th February 2011)Pot stickers are not simple - lots of vegetable chopping, then forming the dumplings, and cooking. This recipe uses Bok Choy (which I love), pork, etc.... | |
Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Rachael Ray's Look + Cook (reviewed 7th February 2011)We ate this as a main dish. Husband, daughter and I all enjoy pimento cheese. We also like trying different mac and cheese dishes. This one was very flavorful.... | |
Lobster Salpicon with Avocado reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 7th February 2011)I opted to use one of the suggested substitutions for lobster in this one. I had hoped to get some imitation lobster but ended up getting crab instead.... | |
Mexican Breakfast reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 7th February 2011)This was my first recipe tried from this book that I won in the Zuni Cafe cookbook challenge. This recipe makes a breakfast for one. First I made my husband... | |
Mini Man Burgers reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 7th February 2011)This is a unique technique for making hamburgers. The burgers were a little too big to be truly "mini" -- I ended up cutting them in half. But everyone... | |
Stew of Baked Wheat Gluten, Potato, Turnip,Carrot, and Cabbage Rolls reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Madhur Jaffrey Cookbook (reviewed 7th February 2011)OK, but nothing to rave over, even substituting chicken stock for the vegetable stock. | |
How To Make Fried and Baked Wheat-Gluten Balls reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Madhur Jaffrey Cookbook (reviewed 7th February 2011)If I can't find fresh gluten at the asian shops, or gluten flour in the supermarket, I use this recipe to make it out of ordinary bread or white flour.... | |
Coconut Pancakes with Banana and Creme Fraiche reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Delicious: Quick Smart Cook (reviewed 7th February 2011) | |
Soft Sandwich Bread and Rolls reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 6th February 2011)This did not turn out for me. The dough did not rise. I think it was my fault. I think I bungled the first step of combining the yeast with lukewarm buttermilk,... | |
Portuguese Rice Pudding reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 6th February 2011)This is the easiest rice pudding recipe I've ever prepared. Cooked rice, sweetened condensed milk, and port. Yes, that is right, Port! I really liked... | |
Guacamole reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)This is a very nice standard guacamole. It's quick, easy and tastes good, though I don't love tomatoes in it. | |
Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 6th February 2011)Classic; the first vinaigrette I learned and then of course paved the way for years and years of goodness and more vinaigrettes!
The garlic and salt... | |
Sizzling Risotto Gratin reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 6th February 2011)Delicious, and sort of the best of two worlds; you get a creamy, cheesy, risotto texture, but also the crispy crust of a casserole or baked mac and cheese.... | |
Chicken Salad reviewed by westerFrom: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)Simple & nice. I liked the suggestion of adding some almonds as well, but I used a lot less than she suggests. | |
Scallion Potato Cakes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)These potato cakes were good - but suffered because we have become big fans of the sweet potato hash from the Zuni Cafe Cookbook.
I found these to be... | |
Mandarin cheesecake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)This cake was very good. I think that it should have more oranges and less filling. This child's cookbook has detailed instructions on techniques and... | |
Naan bread reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)This recipe made the best naan that I have ever had. It was a simple recipe but sort of advanced for a child's cookbook. I love seeing my child learn to... | |
Fettuccine with lobster sauce reviewed by johnson6708From: Italian Family Cooking: Like Mamma Used to Make (reviewed 6th February 2011)I have very high expectations on food, so let me preface any review with that.
Personally I think alfredo sauces are very 'American', or so an Italian... | |
Cucumber Relish (Kheera Raita) reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)This was about as good a raita as I've had. But not everyone enjoyed it. We used an english cucumber, and non-fat yogurt. | |
Chicken with Carmelized Onion, Garlic, and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)Delicious! This curry took about 45 minutes to prepare - very close to the 40 minutes suggested in the recipe. We liked the well balanced flavors, but... | |
Beef Stroganoff reviewed by johnson6708From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)Hauntingly good!!! This was so good my girlfriend that is known for her Beef Stroganoff was pissed that I blew her out of the water.. like not a little... | |
pea pesto crostini reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 5th February 2011)I wasn't expecting much. This recipe starts with the usual pesto ingredients - garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper - but in place of the basil and... | |
Cannelloni reviewed by Astrid5555From: Coming Home to Eat: Wholefood for the Family (reviewed 5th February 2011)This one is definitely not on the quick-and-easy list. However, if you have time this is a must-make and your reward is a meal the whole family will like.... | |
Blueberry pancakes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 5th February 2011)This recipe makes a thick cake-like pancake. Step 2 requires you to crack the egg into a bowl, and then put it into a measuring cup to whisk it; this... | |
Everything Lo Mein reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 5th February 2011)We call this kind of recipe "refrigerator Velcro" - make it once to get the flavor profile, then in the future use the basic recipe as a background for... | |
Chicken Chilaquiles with Spicy Tomatillo Salsa reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 5th February 2011)This recipe calls for a LOT of cheese and dairy, more than I was really comfortable with, so I modified it quite a lot to make a cheesy-chicken enchilada.... | |
Herb Salt reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 5th February 2011)It can't be much simpler than this. I make up a double dose of this whenever I start to run out. Adjust to your own taste, experiment, play around. Lately... | |
creamy cauliflower soup sans cream reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 5th February 2011)This is a very simple soup to put together - and it probably took me only one hour, start to finish. I also really liked that it is fresh and low fat.... | |
Boiled eggs reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 4th February 2011)This recipe gives instructions for something very simple, a boiled egg. They instruct you to put the eggs into cold water, bring them to a boil, and then... | |
Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Hungry Girl (reviewed 4th February 2011)This is so good it's unbelievable. My daughter saw her make the cupcake version of these on her show so we decided to try it. You won't believe the calories... | |
Veal Stew with Sage, White Wine and Cream reviewed by westerFrom: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2011)A lovely simple stew. I used chopped sage instead of whole leaves, and the taste of sage was quite subtle. | |
Skillet Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The 150 Best American Recipes: Indispensable Dishes from Legendary Chefs and Undiscovered Cooks (150 Best Recipes) (reviewed 4th February 2011)Insanely easy and insanely delicious. Right out of the oven, I could have (and should have) eaten the whole thing with a big spoon and some ice cream.... | |
senegalese peanut soup reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The 150 Best American Recipes: Indispensable Dishes from Legendary Chefs and Undiscovered Cooks (150 Best Recipes) (reviewed 4th February 2011)This was very easy, and very warming. Completely hit the spot. I used half and half instead of heavy cream, and thought it was fine. It took me a bit longer... | |
Western Slope Peach Bread reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 4th February 2011)I just made this today and used frozen peaches. The flavor is good, but I think might be even better with fresh peaches. I will definitely try it next... | |
Sunshine Carrots reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Connecticut a LA Carte (reviewed 4th February 2011)Very quick and easy to fix. I like plain cooked carrots, but the addition of the orange juice based sauce in this recipe takes the flavor up a notch.... | |
Broiled Grapefruit with Honey, Vanilla and Cardamom reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2011)Delicious and easy ... and if you have cardamom pods, crushing the seeds and using them instead of using previously ground cardamom is highly recommended.... | |
Piri Piri Chicken reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 4th February 2011) | |
Thai Vegetable Soup reviewed by LeekaFrom: Elena's Pantry (reviewed 3rd February 2011)This was a quick, simple and tasty soup to prepare using coconut milk, stock, lime and cilantro for flavour. Next time I make it I may add some tofu,... | |
Poached Eggs with Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2011)This is terrific for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Just a great combination of flavors.
I made one change to the recipe -- in technique not ingredients.... | |
Brooklyn Blackout Cake reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Butter Sugar Flour Eggs: Whimsical Irresistible Desserts (reviewed 3rd February 2011)This was a very impressive cake. I haven't ever had it's namesake, but am sure that if I had I'd have made it quite a bit sooner. I don't often use vegetable... | |
Nutella Tartine reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 3rd February 2011)The combination of flavors and textures, along with ease of preparation, propels this recipe to a "5". In place of brioche, we used a rich fig bread (from... | |
Key Lime Meringue Pie reviewed by aj12754From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 3rd February 2011)I actually made a lime meringue pie since I had lime curd on hand. I used the basic pie dough recipe on p. 106 of this book and found it light, flaky... | |
Basic Pie Dough reviewed by aj12754From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 3rd February 2011)Light, flaky and easy. Uses both butter and Crisco and makes enough for a 9-10 in. single crust pie.
I am no baker (although this cold windy icy weather... | |
Moroccan Spaghetti reviewed by lklodaFrom: The Accidental Vegetarian: Delicious Food without Meat (reviewed 3rd February 2011) | |
Grandma Rankin's Cashew Brittle reviewed by aj12754From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 3rd February 2011)I had to throw the first batch of this candy in the trash. The instructions said to cook over high heat -- without stirring -- sugar, corn syrup, butter... | |
Asparagus and Rice Soup with Pancetta and Black Pepper reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This was a great soup, amenable to tweaking. I liked how hearty it was, but required only a few ingredients. Instead of pancetta, I used pepper bacon,... | |
Cuban Black Beans and Rice reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The American Medical Association Family Health Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This is fairly quick and easy, and it's really the addition of the Tropical Salsa on the next page that sends it over. (I've often used mango instead of... |