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Rich Balsamic Mayonnaise reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 29th December 2010)I have only made mayonnaise once before and that was garlic mayonnaise in a food processor. I'm not the best whisker in the world so says my daughter.... | |
Lentils Braised in Red Wine reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 29th December 2010)Since I had some uncooked lentils left from the lentil soup I made and all the other ingredients on hand I thought this would make a lovely winter supper.... | |
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by aj12754From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 28th December 2010)These were very good -- I like the slight tang that the buttermilk adds quite a bit. Made for a crowd of about 20 people and everyone enjoyed them.
To... | |
Cranberry-maple-pecan breakfast cake reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 28th December 2010)Tasty, but I expected more somehow. For all of the steps involved (chopping cranberries, toasting and coating pecans) it came out like a pretty basic... | |
Chicken Cacciatore reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 28th December 2010)I adapted this recipe for the slow cooker. Very yummy. | |
Hashed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 28th December 2010)I love sweet potatoes, and so was excited to try this recipe. As with southerncooker, I was unable to "swirl the pan" to compact them into a single mass.... | |
Buttery Spinach and Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 28th December 2010)Very nicely balanced dish - the ginger and chili peppers gave just the right amount of spice, and were complemented by the smoothness of potatoes and spinach.... | |
Basic Pizza Dough reviewed by kkvanoverFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook: Featuring More Than 1,200 Kitchen-Tested Recipes (reviewed 27th December 2010)If you have a food processor or something with a dough hook, this is the simplest pizza dough recipe ever. The processor does most of the work and you... | |
Simple Chicken Stock reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 27th December 2010)I made my first good chicken stock from this recipe. Really easy and delicious results. | |
Maple Butter Nut Granola reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 27th December 2010)I make this 2-3 times a month. It is fast and easy to make and my kids love it.
Really good with just milk, or mixed in greek yogourt.
It doesn't... | |
fennel and onion soup reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Love Soup: 160 All-New Vegetarian Recipes from the Author of The Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 27th December 2010)Really delicious. It's basically a vegetarian version of french onion soup and really has great flavour.
My 4 year old son chose this soup over homemade... | |
sopa de ajo (garlic soup) reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Love Soup: 160 All-New Vegetarian Recipes from the Author of The Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 27th December 2010)Wonderful, fast recipe. I started to feel a cold coming on and decided to make this soup and I immediately felt better.
I definitely recommend having... | |
Mock Porchetta reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 27th December 2010)Preparing this dish was a 3-day process, much of it hands off. We prepared the herb/garlic/caper/lemon peel mix as per instructions, except I had to use... | |
Roasted Red Onions with Thyme Butter / Geroosterde rode uien met tijmboter reviewed by friederikeFrom: AllerHande (reviewed 27th December 2010)A brilliant idea for its simplicity (it took just 5 minutes preparation time!), but the taste might be improved.
After 40 min at 180ºC, the onions were... | |
Roasted Red and Golden Beetroot (Salad) reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2010)Very nice, although something (chervil? the combination of chervil with syrup?) produced a hint of a liquoricy flavour - euw. Everyone else really enjoyed... | |
Pomegranate-Glazed Quail reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 27th December 2010)Difficult to rate this one - while the quails and the pomegranate molasses combined extremely well, the preparation just didn't work. He instructs you... | |
Chocolate Pots de Creme reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 27th December 2010)Since I'm snowed in I've been in a cooking mode. I decided to make these for our dessert. The recipe does require you to dirty up several pots, bowls and... | |
Transitional Multigrain Sandwich Bread reviewed by bhnycFrom: Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor (reviewed 27th December 2010)There are so many whole grains in here that you feel good eating it! It's relatively easy to make and makes a nice sandwich. | |
Creamy Parmesan Polenta reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 27th December 2010)This is really, really good. In the past, I haven't always been successful making creamy polenta. This recipe worked perfectly. I like that it uses plain... | |
Lemon Chicken Breasts reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 27th December 2010)This was good- not great- and I wanted it to be great. I think it is a mistake to take the chicken off the bone. If I make it again, I will leave the bone... | |
Overnight Panettone reviewed by bhnycFrom: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th December 2010)This was good but the directions weren't so clear. They should really revise it for future use.
It took a lot longer to rise than indicated. I used less... | |
Lentil-Sweet Red Pepper Soup with Cumin & Black Pepper reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 27th December 2010)My husband never fails to surprise me. I was afraid he wouldn't care for this soup as most times when I make lentil soup he doesn't, but he loved it. He... | |
Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli reviewed by BethNHFrom: Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook) (reviewed 26th December 2010)This is the recipe that taught me to cook mac and cheese. It's very easy and my family loves it.
I leave out the broccoli, add breadcrumbs and put it... | |
Quinoa Vegetable Stew reviewed by lklodaFrom: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 26th December 2010) | |
potatoes with duck fat and lemon reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Kitchen of Light: The New Scandinavian Cooking (reviewed 26th December 2010)Very very very tasty! the duck fat is what makes them. Crisping them in a pan first speeds up the process and coats the potatoes nicely with the duck fat. | |
Swedish Christmas Ham reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 26th December 2010)I was doubtful about the manner of cooking the ham in water, but it turned out very nice. The crust did come off when I went to slice the ham, but I think... | |
Salad of Crab and Avocado reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Gourmet Meals in Minutes (reviewed 26th December 2010)Absolutely delicious and very elegant. Very impressive for entertaining. | |
Cream of Mushroom reviewed by lisakelseyFrom: Gourmet Meals in Minutes (reviewed 26th December 2010)This is a terrific soup. I added a little cognac instead of sherry. | |
Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 26th December 2010)I roasted these for almost twice the recommended time but they only got a bit browned and crunchy. They were still quiet good. I liked them even better... | |
Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 26th December 2010)I have never cared for fried eggs. My egg preference has always been soft scrambled. It's been years since I tried a fried egg and knowing your taste preferences... | |
Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 26th December 2010)This is one of my favorite recipes ever! It is so easy to make and just smells like summer. Even though I love garlic, I don't use as much as the recipe... | |
Cranberry Mimosa reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season (reviewed 26th December 2010)Simple concept for Christmas: cranberry juice and champagne. Very tasty. | |
Rich Golden Bread, Nine Ways reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 26th December 2010)I'm going to have to try this bread again before I make up my mind whether it's a keeper. It makes a nice crust but a pretty dense crumb. I made rolls... | |
Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onion and Mushroom Topping reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season (reviewed 26th December 2010)This is a nice alternative to the green bean casserole. Everyone seemed to appreciate the freshness of it. Since the topping is prepared separately, it... | |
Gratin Dauphinois Madame Laracine reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 26th December 2010)What I liked about this gratin was pre-simmering the potatoes, which guaranteed they would be tender after cooking. I only needed 45 minutes to cook the... | |
French Beans and Mangetout with Hazelnut and Orange reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 26th December 2010)Very, very nice. I had problems tasting the beans and mangetouts, though, as the taste of the oranges, garlic, and to a lesser extent the hazelnuts was... | |
Brine for Turkey reviewed by westerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 25th December 2010)Together with Barbara Kafka's high-temperature roasting this made an amazing turkey - succulent meat, brown crispy skin, and very tasty throughout.
If... | |
Turkey reviewed by westerFrom: Great Food Without Fuss: Simple Recipes from the Best Cooks (reviewed 25th December 2010)Together with the Zuni Café's brine this made an amazing turkey - succulent meat, brown crispy skin, and very tasty.
We used a baby turkey (6 pounds)... | |
Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 25th December 2010)I thought this was fabulous! I loved the lemon juice and lemon zest on the broccoli. Since I like vegetables on the crunchier side, I did not cook this... | |
Garlic Ciabatta Bread reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 25th December 2010)This was delicious. I used large homemade hoagie rolls that I had previously frozen (Artisan Bread Every Day) instead of ciabatta. Yum! | |
Baked Cinnamon-Maple French Toast reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever (reviewed 25th December 2010)I'm not sure what baked french toast is supposed to be like. I was surprised at how much the bread puffed up. The top of the bread was nice and firm... | |
Truffled Popcorn reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 25th December 2010)This is amazing! The photo doesn't do this justice and looks like it is showing just plain old popcorn. This isn't ordinary popcorn. What a way to elevate... | |
English Muffin Breakfast Strata reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Living 1,001 Ways to Cook Southern: The Ultimate Treasury of Southern Classics (reviewed 25th December 2010)Each year I pick out a different, usually new to us, breakfast casserole for our Christmas morning. This year I picked one from my new Southern Living... | |
Traditional Mexican Christmas Salad reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 25th December 2010)I made this for our Christmas breakfast 2010 and it was fantastic. We all loved it. I did put some of the salad in my son in laws apple before I added... | |
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th December 2010)This is delicious- very lemony and garlicky. I have made it a number of times with shrimp but as you can see from the photo this time I used clams instead.... | |
Sauce Mignonette reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 25th December 2010)This was nice on oysters. I liked that it is made with champagne vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. Maybe my oysters weren't so briny, but I felt like... | |
Oranges and Rosemary Honey reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 25th December 2010)My daughter and I loved these. No one else in our family likes rosemary. The guys say tastes like pine needles to them. This is a great light dessert and... | |
Chocolate Cranberry Tart reviewed by lklodaFrom: Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates: Festive Meals for Holidays and Special Occasions (reviewed 25th December 2010) | |
Milk Punch reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 24th December 2010)I am not a fan of egg nog, but this is a pretty pleasant alternative for a holiday cocktail. The Brennans say to serve it ice cold, but given that it's... | |
Cinnamon Buns reviewed by lklodaFrom: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 24th December 2010) | |
Scones reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 24th December 2010)The dough was very dry and I wasn't sure if they were going to turn out but they held together in the oven and were tender enough. I added a cup of raspberries... | |
Espresso Gingerbread Cake reviewed by BethNHFrom: How to Cook a Turkey: And All the Other Trimmings (reviewed 24th December 2010)Very easy to make with pantry ingredients. Smells delicious while baking. Beautiful coffee color.
I'll update the review later after everyone has had... | |
Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 24th December 2010)I thought this soup was very yummy, but I probably won't make it often because of the long cooking time. It says the Parmesan rind is optional, but it... | |
Jambalaya reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 24th December 2010)I didn't follow the recipe exactly, substituting about a pound of smoked Polish sausage, a pound of gator, and a pound of crawfish tails, for the 4 and... | |
Sparkling Cranberries reviewed by westerFrom: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 23rd December 2010)These look great and taste lovely - a very sweet first bite, followed by an explosion of cranberry tartness. Like cranberry sauce, but with a much better... | |
Magic Carrot Flans reviewed by westerFrom: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 23rd December 2010)These tasted good, not like the vegetarian option at all. They looked fine too, although the colors were the other way round than the book said: the outside... | |
Lemon Ginger Bars reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 23rd December 2010)These are so good, but you really need to be a ginger fan! Kind of fussy to have to chop the candied ginger and zest the lemon, but since they are bar... | |
Lemon Mayonnaise reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd December 2010)I've always wanted to try make mayo, but been too intimidated to try. Until now, that is.
We followed the instructions as given, and our second attempt... | |
Chunky Pumpkin Soup reviewed by lklodaFrom: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 22nd December 2010) | |
Orange-Currant Scones reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd December 2010)These scones are sweet, rich, and very tender. I love currents, and here they gave that zing of sweetness in every bite, which was nicely balanced by... | |
Orange-Currant Scones reviewed by andrewFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd December 2010)These are delicious scones, and very simple and fast to prepare. I didn't have an orange to zest, but had some lovely orange oil I'd picked up at a gourmet... | |
Grandma Lucy's Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 22nd December 2010)We love pimento cheese especially homemade. I usually use cheddar to make mine but since we also enjoy Velveeta I decided to try this one. Hubby and I... | |
Instant Chocolate Mousse reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 22nd December 2010)Very rich and very chocolatey. And I love that there are no raw eggs in this recipe :) | |
Beatty's Chocolate Cake reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 21st December 2010)More than excellent. I actually won a baking competition at work using this recipe! | |
Fuji Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Bon Appetit (reviewed 21st December 2010)An excellent rich cake. LOTS of butter but for a birthday or special occasion it would be perfect. I made it for my husband's birthday and everyone liked... | |
Chicken Cacciatora reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Rao's Cookbook: Over 100 Years of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2010)An excellent chicken dish. I made for a crowd of 15 the first time I did it and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again - sooner rather... | |
White Chicken Chili reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Cook's Illustrated 2007 (reviewed 21st December 2010)This was an excellent well-flavored chicken chili. I loved all of the chilies in this. I will definitely be making again. | |
Bruschetta reviewed by JustLauraFrom: The Summer Book (reviewed 21st December 2010)This is a great Bruschetta recipe. Simple and tasty - just like it should be. I make a few hours before I need and let it sit on the counter until I'm... | |
Italian Baguette Pizzas with Sausage and Peppers reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 21st December 2010)This is like a homemade French bread pizza--yummy! Also a jif to put together if you already have sauce and roasted red peppers. Baguettes are sometimes... | |
Oranges and Rosemary Honey reviewed by aj12754From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 21st December 2010)Rodgers suggests this as a dessert after a rich winter meal and I think she is spot on there. I made braised short ribs tonight and this light dessert... | |
Cornmeal Biscotti reviewed by aj12754From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th December 2010)Although I found it a bit challenging to work with the dough (I've never been much of a baker), I ended up with a biscotti that I love -- both flavor... | |
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by dkennedyFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th December 2010)Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? For me it evokes memories of Friday night dinners. It is the one dish my mom makes, hands down, the best. I credit... | |
Risotto with Wild Rice, Squash and Wild Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th December 2010)This dish looked like the personification of autumn (I'd post a photo but every time I try, it doesn't work -- not sure why). The combo of white rice,... | |
Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 20th December 2010)My husband declared this one of the best pasta sauces he'd ever tasted. And it was superbly simple to make, even easier than my go-to weeknight tomato... | |
Massaged Kale Salad reviewed by aj12754From: The Food Network (reviewed 20th December 2010)This recipe is a perfect example of why I am so happy to have found cookbooker. I know I never would have googled kale in search of a salad (or any other... | |
Zuni Roast Chicken reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th December 2010)The detailed instructions provided with this recipe were easy to follow, and the result was amazing. I started 2 days before serving with the preparation... | |
Bread salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th December 2010)Very delicious.
Wester's advice to carefully read, and re-read, the instructions were right on. The bread chunks require a lot of different steps, and... | |
Lucy's Coffee Can Bonbons reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 20th December 2010)I decided to make some of these for Christmas and a few for work to share with friends. It calls for 1 package of candy coating or almond bark. One was... | |
Cranberry Banana Bread reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 20th December 2010)This is an excellent banana bread and very festive colored with the flecks of dried cranberries. I needed something to take to share with my friends I... | |
Onion Soup with Tomato & a Poached Egg reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th December 2010)I am so thankful for this challenge. I don't think I would have tried this one had it not been for that. That would have been a shame since I would have... | |
Celeriac Soup reviewed by andrewFrom: River Cottage Recipes - Channel 4 (reviewed 19th December 2010)I saw this soup made on the River Cottage Christmas Fayre episode this year, and was intrigued - I've not cooked very much with celeriac, and I'm trying... | |
Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by andrewFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th December 2010)I just made this for Sunday breakfast without even checking to see if anyone else had done it. Great minds...
Anyway, I agree that this is a nice, simple... | |
Soft Cheese Bread reviewed by bhnycFrom: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 19th December 2010)This is delicious! Everyone loved it. My six-year-old niece said it was, "The best bread in the whole world." The house smells so good while it is cooking.... | |
Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th December 2010)I had my eye on this recipe but was a bit reluctant to try since I wasn't sure about vinegar and eggs. After reading Lazylurker's review I decided to go... | |
Shepherd's Pie reviewed by hipcookFrom: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 19th December 2010)Very nice way to use up the end of a roast, sweet and savory. It's easy enough to be a weeknight dinner, especially if you let the food processor handle... | |
Garlic Ciabatta Bread reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics (reviewed 19th December 2010)This was delicious. I used large homemade hoagie rolls that I had previously frozen (Artisan Bread Every Day) instead of ciabatta. Yum! | |
Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics (reviewed 19th December 2010)I thought this was fabulous! I loved the lemon juice and lemon zest on the broccoli. Since I like vegetables on the crunchier side, I did not cook this... | |
New York Egg Cream reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 19th December 2010)This was like a taste from my past. My grandfather's first job was as a soda jerk at a soda fountain counter. Long after moving on from that job, he used... | |
Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 19th December 2010)These were really good. My six-year-old niece proclaimed them the best turkey meatballs ever. We didn't find them too spicy- they were fine. You could... | |
Cornmeal Biscotti reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th December 2010)Crunchy, sweet-salty, nutty (almonds), and perfect.
This was the best Biscotti I've ever had. The recipe says that it gets better after a couple days... | |
Crisp Molasses Cookies reviewed by BethNHFrom: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2010)Similar to a Gingersnap but with more molasses flavor. Perfect little crispy rounds that go well with a glass of milk or cup of tea.
Can be made just... | |
Chocolate-Peppermint Snaps reviewed by BethNHFrom: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2010)Tastes like a Girl Scout Thin Mint though it looks nothing like it. Perfect combination of chocolate and mint. Everyone asks for the recipe after they... | |
Citrus Risotto reviewed by westerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th December 2010)I noticed this recipe and I was intrigued by it. And I happened to have all ingredients on hand (except the mascarpone, which I replaced with whipping... | |
Pasta with Preserved Tuna & Pine Nuts reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th December 2010)Of the four of us, one loved this dish, but the other 3 of us did not care for it, so it averaged to a 2.
I prepared this with canned tuna, capers, pine... | |
Wheat-Free Cutout Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 18th December 2010)Excellent taste - however only 4 stars due the fact that I just could not roll out the dough and use the cookie cutters. The dough was either too hard... | |
Macadamia and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 18th December 2010)Delicious - I just love the saltiness of the nuts in these cookies! | |
Aio e Oio -- Roman Garlic and Oil Sauce reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 18th December 2010)I like to make this if I want a light supper, perhaps with a salad or some steamed broccoli or spinach on the side. This version is not much different... | |
Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Authentic Recipes from Thailand (Authentic Recipes Series) (reviewed 18th December 2010)Very good,usable sauce. We had it on baked snapper one night, and the leftovers with a (bought) charcoal chicken the next. Certainly jazzed up two plain... | |
Braised Peas with Onions, Sage, & Pancetta reviewed by westerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th December 2010)Good winter fare. Sweet, starchy and rich. The children (4 years old) loved it too.
I made it with frozen peas and diced bacon. I think my sprig of sage... | |
Very Easy Cheddar Biscuits reviewed by season2tasteFrom: The Really Useful Cookbook (reviewed 17th December 2010)Elegantly thin, melt-in-the-mouth cheese biscuits. I made these for the first time recently to go with drinks at a small party at my place. It's the... |

