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Quinoa, Squash & Leek Pilaf with Runny Eggs reviewed by broadbean

From: Hungry Cravings (reviewed 16th January 2011)

Tasty, but not quite as advertised. There's only a few ingredients in this dish, but it came out very tasty. It doesn't look anything like the photo though,...
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Braciole reviewed by JustLaura

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 16th January 2011)

I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! I substituted Parmesan for provolone and it was just wonderful. Really VERY easy and fun to make....
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Open-Faced Apple or Pear Tart reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th January 2011)

This was a delightful tart, baked in the zuni rich tart dough (see that review...). The recipe made up easily (once the tart dough was dealt with), and...
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Drop Scones reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Cookery the Australian Way (reviewed 16th January 2011)

Feels very odd, reviewing this recipe, bit like reviewing one's mother. Anyway, it is excellent for guests that turn up without warning, even when made...
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Roasted Polenta reviewed by mandelicious

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th January 2011)

I agree that the recommended temperature of 275 seems too low for roasting much of anything. I presumed it was a typo and went for a temperature of 375...
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Arugula Salad with Raw Sweet Corn and Sweet 100 Tomatoes reviewed by mandelicious

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th January 2011)

The combination of arugula, corn and tomatoes tossed with a vinaigrette is hardly a revolutionary concept. This simple salad hangs on quality of its ingredients....
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Boiled Kale with Eggs, Fried or Poached reviewed by mandelicious

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th January 2011)

In need of a recipe for the excess of kale coming from my garden, I turned here. I fried the eggs separately first and then used them to top the kale....
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Neo-Neopolitan Pizza Dough reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 16th January 2011)

I was excited to make this given all of the reviews. I made it ahead and froze it in four portions (instead of five) based on the comments here. It was...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by HeatherL

From: Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food (reviewed 15th January 2011)

Not bad...I didn't puree the chickpeas but you don't taste them too much. They're not as good as my usual cookie, but not bad if you want to try and get...
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Basic Rich Tart Dough reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th January 2011)

This tart dough went together easily, but it was not so easy to roll out. I really liked working the butter in with my fingers. In the past, I've made...
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Zucchini Pickles reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th January 2011)

Day-glo indeed! This makes a very pretty pickle, bright yellow with bright green. Almost a shame to keep it in the fridge - a cool place where it can be...
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Roasted Applesauce reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th January 2011)

This was really easy and made a lovely applesauce, not too sweet and with a hint of caramel. It's also quite forgiving of things like keeping the apples...
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Roast Pumpkin, Red Lentil and Pepita Hummus reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Coming Home to Eat: Wholefood for the Family (reviewed 15th January 2011)

A variation on the classic chickpea hummus this version adds a completely new twist to sandwiches or wraps. Simply delicious!
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Moroccan Meatballs reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Leon: Ingredients and Recipes (reviewed 15th January 2011)

These have become our go-to meatballs for the whole family. Just leave out the harissa and you have family-friendly version as well.
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French Toast reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 15th January 2011)

I can never remember the right egg/milk ratio for french toast. This recipe uses 2 eggs and 1 C milk. I prepared it with the addition of vanilla (but...
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Baked BBQ Black-Eyed Peas reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (reviewed 15th January 2011)

A great hearty dish for a cold winter day. Unfortunately it takes more than 3 hours until it is finished, so start in time! I had basmati rice as a side...
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Oatmeal-Coconut Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery (reviewed 15th January 2011)

Simple, quick and delicious! I flatten the cookies with a fork before baking though since they do not spread at all.
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Roasted Applesauce reviewed by sturlington

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th January 2011)

This is a different way of making applesauce! I think it gives the applesauce a more concentrated, grown-up taste. It's good to have this in my repertoire,...
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Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by sturlington

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th January 2011)

I wouldn't call this a frittata. It's really an omelet, I think. I tried it first with no filling, and it turned out very well. It was very easy to flip...
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Pasta with Mixed Mushrooms and Thyme reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 15th January 2011)

This recipe is a good example of what I love about the cooking resources available on the internet. Had planned to make the Pan-Browned Scallops on a...
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Carol's Pickled Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th January 2011)

Crunchy, sour, and sweet, all at the same time! These pickles were really easy to prepare, and I am delighted with the result. Everyone in the family...
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Lemon- and Herb-Roasted Chicken reviewed by mishamonet

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 14th January 2011)

This was really delicious. My kids loved it and the whole house smelled amazing while it was cooking (the garlic!). I didn't have fresh herbs on hand...
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Creamy Cauliflower Cheddar Soup reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 14th January 2011)

I made this, and I think I added too much broth. It was definitely thinner than I like. Measuring a pound of cauliflower isn't really a helpful measurement...
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Braised Fennel reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th January 2011)

This was good but not as special as some of the other recipes in this book. It turned out quite sweet, to the point that my four-year-olds loved it. Maybe...
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Homemade Chicken Strips reviewed by skdouglass

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 14th January 2011)

A basic, straight-forward variation on fried chicken. The seasoning is infintely adaptable to suit your own taste. The present batch used 1 T. salt + 1...
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Zuni Ricotta Gnocchi reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th January 2011)

Big disappointment here. I like that this recipe goes on for six pages. Over the past month, I've probably read it at least 10 times. One caution was...
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French Breakfast Puffs reviewed by BethNH

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 13th January 2011)

Oh. My. Bob. These muffins are totally delicious. I've been wanting to make these for years - ever since I tasted them on Cape Cod about 17 years ago....
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Spiced Zante Grapes reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th January 2011)

The brine for these grapes is so simple and unusual (new to me anyway) with the addition of a bay leaf and allspice berries to a sugar/vinegar/white wine...
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Peppery Pumpkin Risotto reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 13th January 2011)

This was good comfort food. I liked the slight bite that the cayenne gave it, and the zing of the ginger. I used butternut squash instead of pumpkin. I...
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Sirloin Steak Recipe reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 13th January 2011)

Alton, you know you're my boy. There are terra cotta tiles in my over because of you. I eat barbecued tofu because of you. But, my friend, sometimes you...
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Kung Pao Chicken reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 13th January 2011)

This was easy to make and very tasty. The soy sauce is a dominant flavor, but I liked it. Makes a pretty presentation with the red peppers in with the...
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Citrus Risotto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th January 2011)

This is an interesting dish. It had the nice creamy umami feel of the risotto, with little citrus zings. I made this using chicken stock from this...
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Butternut Squash Risotto reviewed by sarahland

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th January 2011)

Brine for Chicken Breasts reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th January 2011)

I decided to use this brine on the chicken breasts that I removed from the chicken that I made stock with. I made the stock on Sunday so I pan fried the...
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Curried Lentils with Carrots and Peas reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 12th January 2011)

This was good, but for me there was something a little off about the spice mix. My husband rates it a five and I have a feeling this will taste better...
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Salmon Braised in Pinot Noir reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2011)

This is a very nice weeknight salmon -- the sauce (a mirepoix to which chicken broth, red wine, and cream are added) is very nice and kind of unexpected...
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Pan-Browned Scallops on a Bed of Bacon and Brussels Sprouts reviewed by MollyS

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th January 2011)

This was my first scallop recipe, and I am in love! As long as you like brussels sprouts and bacon, this recipe is a winner. The brussels sprouts turned...
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Crab Fried Rice reviewed by MollyS

From: Williams-Sonoma: Food Made Fast Asian (Food Made Fast) (reviewed 12th January 2011)

This fried rice recipe has become a go-to in our house for quick and simple dinners. I love the sauce, the flavors are perfectly balanced. I adapt the...
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Flash Chicken Saute with Cider and Almonds reviewed by MollyS

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th January 2011)

This recipe has become a staple in our household. It's simple and delicious, and I usually have the ingredients on hand in the freezer/pantry. I love the...
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Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts reviewed by MollyS

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 12th January 2011)

This recipe is in Cooking Light's "20-minute cooking" section, and this time it was true. It came together simply and was a very satisfying and delicious...
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French Breakfast Puffs reviewed by BethNH

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 12th January 2011)

Oh. My. Bob. These muffins are totally delicious. I've been wanting to make these for years - ever since I tasted them on Cape Cod about 17 years ago....
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Big Curry Noodle Pot reviewed by sturlington

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2011)

This was fine, but I probably wouldn't make it again as I don't normally keep these ingredients on hand, since others in my house don't care for curries....
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Lemon Cheesecake Squares reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2011)

These were super easy to make and really a treat to eat. I did not use the lemon curd recipe provided within the recipe since I had lemon curd in the...
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Sweet Pork (Moo Wan) reviewed by hipcook

From: Original Thai Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2011)

A delicious and complex treatment for pork. The mix of salt, sweet, and the acrid funkiness of fish sauce calls barbecue to mind. Brennan says this is...
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The Essential Peanut Butter Cookie reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2011)

The classic peanut butter cookie. It's quite good but every time I make it the dough seems just a tad too dry. I might add just one tablespoon of shortening.
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Lentils Braised in Red Wine reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 12th January 2011)

I took me a while to warm up to these lentils -- the flavor is more subtle than my usual Barefoot Contessa lentil recipes. I did end up cooking them longer...
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Emaho's Oil-Free Muffins reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours (reviewed 11th January 2011)

These muffins have a lovely, mildly sweet and fruity flavour. My only reservation is with the texture which was on the chewy side. I don't know if this...
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Shortcrust Pastry / Süßer Mürbeteig reviewed by friederike

From: New Entertaining (reviewed 11th January 2011)

Basically a good recipe, but be very careful with adding water: most shortcrust pastries don't come together that easily, and then adding water seems to...
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Lime Curd and Pomegranate Tartelettes / Lime-curd-Granatapfeltörtchen reviewed by friederike

From: New Entertaining (reviewed 11th January 2011)

Very delicious! For the shortcrust pastry we used the recipe given in the glossary - unfortunately, the pastry went wrong slightly (see review there)....
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BBQ Joint Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 11th January 2011)

This is similar to Brunswick Stew. About the only difference is that I don't put BBQ sauce in my Brunswick stew. I made Christy Jorden's Number 5 BBQ Sauce...
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Lucy's Chocolate Minis reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 11th January 2011)

These lovely little desserts are just the right size for a quick chocolate pick-me-up and come together in no time! I will definitely make them again!
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Number 5 BBQ Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 11th January 2011)

Since it's still snowy and cold here today I decided to make some of Christy Jorden's BBQ Joint Stew from her blog. She suggests using your favorite BBQ...
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Asparagus and Rice Soup with Pancetta and Black Pepper reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)

I found some great looking asparagus and decided to try this recipe. With such few ingredients I didn't think this soup would be so flavorful. Perfect...
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smoked cod and cannellini reviewed by twins2004

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 10th January 2011)

Very easy to make, but incredible bland and I thought the combination of the smoked haddock and the beans were awful. Would perhaps be better with rice...
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by mishamonet

From: Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys (reviewed 10th January 2011)

My first scalloped potatoes and it was delicious. Really simple to make. I used my KitchenAid stand mixer slicer/shredder attachment to slice the potatoes...
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Sweet Potato Spoon Bread reviewed by mishamonet

From: Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 2003: An Entire Year of Recipes (reviewed 10th January 2011)

I'd never made or even tasted spoon bread before, but it looked really good and I had to try it. The spoon bread turned out really good. I took it...
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All-of-the-Lemon Tart (Crostata "Tutti il Limone" reviewed by Innkeeper215

From: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 10th January 2011)

When I first purchased this book, this was the recipe that stuck out in my mind as sounding like a Grand Slam Home Run. I am pleased to report that I...
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Orange-Currant Scones reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)

I really love scones and am always on the look out for new recipes to try. I searched and searched our local markets for dried currents with no luck. I...
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Eggs Baked in Restes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)

One of the things I like about the Zuni Cookbook is that often there are recipes for using up left overs from other recipes. This is one of those recipes....
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Italian Chef Salad with Tangy Italian Dressing reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 10th January 2011)

This is a very tasty supper salad that can be varied to suit your tastes. I particularly like the Tangy Italian Dressing that goes with this salad.
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Bruschetta or Crostini reviewed by sturlington

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

I love to make bruschetta and crostini for snacks and appetizers. This is a simple recipe, followed by some suggestions for toppings. The Parmesan crostini...
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Chopped Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 10th January 2011)

This is not really a recipe but rather some guidelines for creating your own chopped salad. I love chopped salad, so I found this very helpful.
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Zuni Chicken Stock reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)

I have made my own stock many times and this one was similar. I do usually add some spices to mine, like a bay leaf, some poultry seasoning and other...
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Brasato reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)

I made this delicious pot roast at my Mom and Dad's for them, my daughter, son in law, hubby and a cousin. It was a big hit. My cousin especially loved...
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Lamb Curry with Yoghurt and Tomatoes reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Basics (reviewed 10th January 2011)

Pleasant enough but somewhat bland, lacking curry flavour. In fairness, we did eat it on the same day it was cooked, so perhaps the left-overs will taste...
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Curried Rice, Bacon and Cabbage Pilaf reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Epicurious (reviewed 10th January 2011)

I can't believe how flavorful this dish tastes although the only seasoning used is curry and a little salt and pepper. I followed this recipe as written...
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Braised Pork Chops with Apricots reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Epicurious (reviewed 10th January 2011)

This dish turned out great...full of flavor and the meat was juicy. The sauce was sweet from the apricots and earthy from the cumin...delicious! I doubled...
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Citrus Risotto reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)

I really wasn't sure what to expect with this risotto and the flavor was certainly kind of unusual ... but NOT in a bad way. I followed the recipe as...
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Panko-Crusted Salmon reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 10th January 2011)

This was a very easy and delicious way to prepare salmon. It took minutes to make and less than ten minutes to cook. I wish I had baked it for less than...
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Lemony Roasted Potatoes reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2011)

If you like lemon you will love these potatoes. The flavour is quite intense so be sure to balance out your menu with that in mind. These were fairly...
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Spaghetti with Clams reviewed by bhnyc

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This is a very nice, classic clam sauce. It took no time at all. The sauce is done in the time it takes to boil the pasta. I thought it needed red pepper...
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Herbed-Baked Eggs reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This is a nice change from the boring old scrambled eggs I usually make! The herbs and garlic are really nice. I only used two eggs per person because...
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Sauteed Chicken reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Cooking the French Way: Revised and Expanded to Include New Low-Fat and Vegetarian Recipes (Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks) (reviewed 9th January 2011)

My book is the 1982 edition, so the page number may be different. This was a relatively easy dish to make and did not take a lot of time...no more than...
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Autumn Tempeh and Vegetable Stew reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Fresh Food Fast: Delicious, Seasonal Vegetarian Meals in Under an Hour (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This was a lovely meal and reminded my a little bit of coq au vin without the chicken and the wine ;-). I added Shiitake mushrooms and prepared the pilaf...
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Lentils Braised in Red Wine reviewed by mandelicious

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 9th January 2011)

Who knew that a pot of lentils could make your kitchen smell like a pot roast? The bay leaf, vegetables and wine combined to create the a fantastic aroma...
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Five-Grain Cream Waffles reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 9th January 2011)

I used buttermilk instead of cream to reduce the calories and the waffles turned out to be delicious! A definite keeper!
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Cut-Out Cookies reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 9th January 2011)

A perfectly serviceable recipe for a sugar cookie base for cutout cookies. I found the dough a little too dry; perhaps it's the hazard of winter baking. And...
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Pasta with Giblet-Mushroom Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 9th January 2011)

My daughter and I are the only ones here who enjoy occasionally eating chicken gizzards and hearts. I was intrigued with this recipe and since unlike duck...
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Pasta alla Carbonara reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This was delicious! I made my own ricotta (a first), and I agree with wester - it made a lovely sauce. Creamy, yes, in the form of creamy curds. The...
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Spicy Mussels and Chorizo reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 9th January 2011)

This is a good basic mussels recipe. Because of that, it very much depends on the quality of the wine and the chorizo you use. Not the best written recipe....
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Dill (Refrigerator) Pickles reviewed by sarahland

From: Coconut and Lime (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Used this recipe for my first attempt at pickling and it was a complete success. I like a nice dill flavor so I use a lot of fresh dill weed. A great...
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Ginger Hearts / Ingwer-Herzen reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Very nice cookies! We added more ginger than instructed, and for my taste it could have been even more ginger. Don't make them too thick, they're nicer...
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Red Beet Risotto with Mustard Greens and Goat Cheese reviewed by sarahland

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th January 2011)

The recipe made me realize I love beets. I make a few minor changes. Instead of mustard greens I use beet greens. And I add the greens to the risotto a...
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by sarahland

From: Baking Bites (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Shortbread Cookies reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Baking Cookbook (Essential Cookbooks Series) (reviewed 8th January 2011)

They're really really nice - but they don't taste like you'd expect shortbread cookies to taste like. Maybe it has something with the choices I made. The...
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Old Fashioned American Beef Stew reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Real Stew: 300 Recipes for Authentic Home-Cooked Cassoulet, Gumbo, Chili, Curry, Minestrone, Bouillabaise, Stroganoff, Goulash, Chowder, and Much More (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Easy classic take on a simple traditional beef stew. A few small tweaks we make as available: Add ground thyme to the flour mixture. Replace water with...
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Bananas Foster reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Bananas foster is so much easier than I thought it would be. This was so simple for such a wonderful dessert, and the flambeing just adds a little bit...
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Creme Brulee French Toast with Orange Blossom Water reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 8th January 2011)

The title of this recipe is totally misleading. It actually comes out more like a sticky bun than a creme brulee, and it is amazing! All of the sticky...
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Fresh Ricotta in 5 minutes or less reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 8th January 2011)

I typically do not choose to make recipes that call for ricotta, because I do not like it. But this site makes the point that commercial ricotta is not...
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Boiled Kale with Eggs, Fried or Poached reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th January 2011)

For me, this was every bit as good as the kale on toast. I was hungry for more, so decided to go on to the next recipe... Because I liked the poached...
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Boiled Kale on Toast reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th January 2011)

I was so intrigued by southercooker's review that I had to push on with my boiled kale. How could soggy toast make boiled kale better? It was amazing!...
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Boiled Kale reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th January 2011)

Kale is one of those vegetables that I typically do not even consider cooking - but why? I guess its because I didn't really know how, and I think I've...
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Carrot -Red Lentil Soup with Asian Spices reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 8th January 2011)

This is a pleasant soup -- easy to make but with lots of chopping -- with a subtle spiciness (cumin, coriander, ginger, curry). I think it was good ......
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Golden Corncakes reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Farmer John's Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables (reviewed 8th January 2011)

The corn cakes are very tasty. They can be made very little oil as opposed to ddep-fried corn fritters. Three people at my dinner tabel beside myself...
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Carbonara Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 7th January 2011)

Carbonara is one of my go-to meals, so I was curious how this recipe compared to the one I usually make. It was very light on the eggs. I halved the recipe...
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Brandade Cakes with Caramelized Peppers and Tomatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 7th January 2011)

My new favorite show on the Food Network is French Food at Home -- Laura Calder makes classic French dishes -- and she makes it look easy. These cakes...
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Watercress, Walnuts and Gruyere reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 7th January 2011)

This salad didn't work all that well for me -- although it was pretty. Several strong flavors that didn't come together in my opinion. This is a Melissa...
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Pappa al Pomodoro reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 7th January 2011)

This was excellent. I used Roma tomatoes since they tend to have more flavor this time of year. I loved how the flavors of the onion, garlic, basil and...
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Sage Grilled Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 7th January 2011)

I decided to make this to go with the Pappa al Pomodoro page 164. This is definitely a grown up version of grilled cheese. I liked the little crispy bits...
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Grammy's Chocolate Cookies reviewed by BethNH

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 7th January 2011)

Meh. Not enough chocolate taste. The sugar coating is just too much crunch and overpowers the chocolate flavor. They taste fine - just fine. I wouldn't...
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