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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th December 2010)

I made this for breakfast today, intrigued by the other reviews, and was favourably impressed. It's a simple recipe, but I would never have thought of...
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Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th December 2010)

This frittata is very different from the standard fare - more like a scrambled egg dish. This particular recipe started with sweet onions (I used a sweet...
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Spiced Pumpkin Bread reviewed by BethNH

From: The Bon Appetit Cookbook: Fast Easy Fresh (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Wonderful pumpkin bread with typical pumpkin pie spices. Full of flavor and very moist. Makes 2 large loaves. Freezes well. Also makes 24 very large...
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Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 17th December 2010)

No more difficult than a cake mix and twice as delicious. Comes together in minutes with common pantry ingredients. Keeps well.
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Chocolate Magic Mousse Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Super easy chocolate mousse pie. This pie has become a Thanksgiving tradition in our family.
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Carmelized Endive reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 17th December 2010)

An unusual and tasty side dish. The sweetness of the carmelization is a nice counterpoint to the bitterness of the endive. Acid (in the form of lime...
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Candied Citrus Peel reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Although the knife work might be a little tedious (getting the peel without the pith and then cutting the peel into thin strips), the end result is tasty...
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Peppermint Bark reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 17th December 2010)

This was super simple to make and very delicious. Nice to have around for the holidays and a nice holiday gift for friends and coworkers. And this recipe...
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Cut-out Cookies reviewed by sturlington

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 16th December 2010)

First, don't tell your toddler you're making cookies until AFTER you've made and chilled the dough. Otherwise, it's just an hour of "Cookies are ready!...
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Brine for Chicken Breasts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th December 2010)

I tested this brine on the breasts removed from the intact chicken that I used for making broth. I am not much of a meat cooker, and this was only the...
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Lemon cornmeal scones with dried cherries reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Yum! Not too dry, nice flavor, an excellent scone!
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Easier Chicken and Dumplings reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Very tasty and easy version of chicken and dumplings. Would probably add a bit more broth next time, but that's more a matter of personal preference....
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Delicious potatoes. Lovely crunchy exterior, fabulously creamy interior. I used local (Idaho) butter potatoes - nice yellow color and great taste. Previously,...
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Mixed Lettuces and Greens with Garlic Chapons reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th December 2010)

This is just a simple salad with a simple dressing (the kind of dressing I usually make), but it tastes really good. I love the garlic chapons and what...
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Triple Orange Pecan Biscotti reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I love citrus flavors in the cold months and these cookies are a very nice treat on a wintry day. The orange flavor comes from orange zest, orange juice,...
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Spicy Cauliflower Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This spicy vegetable soup is a great treatment for colds. The spices open your sinuses, although I did tone them down as suggested. I also added a couple...
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Focaccia reviewed by Barbara

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I made this recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and found it good but too salty (perhaps the type of salt). I split the dough, and baked the second batch a...
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Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by Barbara

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I made this recipe with the parmesan rind but without the cabbage, which I didn't have on hand and often don't care for anyway. Even withouth the cabbage,...
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Banana Bread reviewed by Barbara

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This banana bread was my standard one for years. I don't really like having banana chunks in the bread so I have always processed it until it is completely...
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Black Bean Tacos with Tomato-Chili Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This is a good basic taco recipe that you can vary as you like. I simmered the beans directly in the tomato sauce mixture instead of in water, as called...
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Mushroom Soup with Barley and Wild Rice reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This is another "clean out the produce drawer" soup (carrots, celery,onion, garlic, parsnips), but it has a more sophisticated flavor thanks to the addition...
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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Eating Well (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This dish was delicious, healthy, and well balanced. The one odd thing was that instead of boiling the gnocchi, it was pan fried. YUM! We substituted...
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Hallie's Walnut Bread with Humboldt Fog reviewed by aj12754

From: The Cheese Course (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I really love goat cheese and Humboldt Fog is lovely goat cheese. I wanted to like the cheese with this bread more than I did, but I would have preferred...
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Double decker toasted cornbread and spicy greens stack reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This was delicious. I love the addition of sriracha sauce to the dressing that you toss the greens in. I know I'll be making this one again. YUMMY! Makes...
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Double Corn Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals (reviewed 14th December 2010)

Although we don't usually care for sugar in our cornbread this one was great in the double decker toasted cornbread and spicy greens stack on the same...
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Savory Apple Charlotte reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

Hubby and I loved this one but he thought it needed a bit more sugar in the applesauce. I used the roasted applesauce from page 260. Instead of butter...
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Roasted Applesauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

What an easy way to make applesauce. I used stayman apples since that's what I had on hand. Since they are a bit tart I used the suggested maximum amount...
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

We really enjoyed this version of mashed potatoes. I like having the milk at room temperature and melting the butter before adding both to the mashed potatoes....
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This was quite good, crunchy and flavorful. It reminded me of good bacon and eggs, but of course it's vegetarian. I used Panko crumbs, no herbs. My eggs...
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Apple-and-ginger-spiced sweet potatoes reviewed by wester

From: Things Cooks Love: Implements, Ingredients, Recipes (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Baby food. Not my thing at all. The ginger makes it a bit less babyish, but still there are plenty of other things I prefer making when I have sweet potatoes.
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Madeleine's Omelette with Mustard Croutons & Beaufort Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

What a wonderful way to use up some slightly stale chewy bread and a small amount of Swiss Cheese I had on hand. I made a half recipe for my son and I...
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Fleur-de-Sel Caramels reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This recipe was fairly easy to prepare, and it came out great. I was looking for something I could prepare to give to friends a neighbors, and auditioned...
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Orange and Fennel Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 13th December 2010)

I changed this one up more than a little bit, but the basic flavor profile here is delicious and it is a perfect seasonal salad. This is a Robin Miller...
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Winter Wheat Berry Salad with Figs & Red Onion reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted Chestnuts and Parmesan Cream Read more at Marthastewart.com: Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted reviewed by lkloda

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Idle Hand Bars reviewed by lkloda

From: Guilty Kitchen (reviewed 13th December 2010)

spinach provencale reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This is a very simple recipe, but I think it has one fault. It requires that you first saute onions and garlic, then add 2 lbs of spinach, put the lid...
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Savory Apple Charlotte reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This recipe took a lot of time to put together, and the result was very dry. This recipe requires having peasant-type bread, day old, that you butter,...
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Roasted Applesauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This has become my go-to approach for applesauce. Its versatile, and delicious. Its also easy because once the apples are pealed, there is almost no...
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Endive & Fuyu Persimmon Salad with Pecans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

I prepared this salad because I had received fresh persimmons from a person with a persimmon tree. This salad features an unusual combination of ingredients....
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Hashed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

I made these delicious sweet potato hash browns for our Sunday breakfast. The recipe itself was a bit confusing to me. I couldn't get the potatoes to swirl...
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Zuni Chicken Stock reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 12th December 2010)

This recipe provides excellent detailed instructions on how to make chicken stock. I looked for chicken feet, including the local Asian market, to no...
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Classic Cream Scones reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th December 2010)

These are delicious. I made the cherry - vanilla variation for out-of-town guests and everyone loved them. A really nice morning treat -- perfect for...
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Indonesian squash and spinach soup reviewed by wester

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 12th December 2010)

A nice thick soup (or light vegetable stew) with a distinct Indonesian flavor. The color is beautiful: golden orange with deep green.
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 12th December 2010)

I've made these a couple of times now, once with fresh rosemary and once with dried. I'd definitely recommend fresh, and the 'bruising' method she details...
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Grilled Sausage and Potato Salad with Spinach, Red Onion and Brewmaster Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th December 2010)

We loved this one. I couldn't find Brewmaster mustard so I used Plochman's Beer Mustard instead and it tasted great. I think this dressing would also be...
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Gianduia Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 12th December 2010)

We’re fans of Nutella here. I always have a jar on-hand, so I knew I had to try this recipe. Nothing complicated here, and you end up with delicious...
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Vegannaise reviewed by Leeka

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th December 2010)

This was my first attempt at making vegannaise and it was extremely easy. Silken tofu, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, cider vinegar, a touch of turmeric...
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East Coast Coffee Cake reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 12th December 2010)

The cake had a light, tender crumb and was not too sweet. The topping was a disappointment and I found it far too floury tasting. I added the jam option...
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Roast Lamb reviewed by hipcook

From: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Prince calls this "in the French style", meaning roasted on a bed of vegetables which are then incorporated into the sauce. I found it very pleasant; the...
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curried cauliflower soup reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Easy to make and turns out nicely seasoned. A good, warming soup for a cold day.
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fennel, orange, and parsley salad reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

I'm not much of a fennel lover, but this salad tastes so fresh and the orange really complements the fennel. Would be good in winter to bring thoughts...
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Sauteed Bok Choy and Broccoli reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

I love this recipe. It is quick, healthy, and delicious! It is savory and a little bit spicy. The veg turns out bright green and retains a satisfying crunch....
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Aïoli reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 11th December 2010)

The kind of recipe that's simple not because it started simple, but because everything superfluous has been weeded out. Just egg yolk, garlic, salt and...
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 11th December 2010)

It's great to see that something as basic as potatoes baked with rosemary can still be improved with a few small changes. This produced lovely baked potatoes...
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Crunchy and delicious! To maintain the spirit of this cookbook, I made sure to buy really fresh eggs, free range chickens. I prepared them two ways....
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Carrot Muffins reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Spicy, sweet, crunchy, healthy - yummy! Mine yielded 9 instead of 8 and lots more streusel topping than needed.
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th December 2010)

A really good mashed potato recipe. Buttery, light, tangy. The mash does not really taste of buttermilk in the end, that just adds a lightly acidic note. I...
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Grilled Sausage and Potato Salad with Spinach, Red Onion and Brewmaster Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 10th December 2010)

This recipe calls for a specific kind of mustard I don't have. I don't think my substitution has the same flavors. This is a nice weeknight meal, but nothing...
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Banana Bread reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 10th December 2010)

Definitely the best banana bread recipe I've tried!
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Carrot salad with raisins reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 10th December 2010)

Very basic, but good.
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Root Vegetable and Barley Soup with Bacon reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 8th December 2010)

Another clean out the veggie bin soup (the recipe calls for red onions, turnips and potatoes and carrots -- but no reason not to throw in some parsnips...
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Breton Buckwheat Cake with Fleur de sel reviewed by aj12754

From: The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City (reviewed 8th December 2010)

This is an unusual cake and one whose flavor seems to grow on me with each small additional wedge I cut for myself. The crumb is dense (the cake calls...
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Fagioli All'Uccelletto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th December 2010)

This recipe combines white beans, prosciutto, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and spices. In keeping with the spirit of this cookbook, I used most of the...
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Gingerbread Cookies / Lebkuchen-Anhänger reviewed by friederike

From: Für Sie - Kochen und Verwöhnen (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Very nice cookies, but they looked even nicer hanging in the tree than they tasted.
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Gingerbread Soufflé with Cranberry Sauce / Lebkuchensoufflée mit Cranberrysoße reviewed by friederike

From: Für Sie - Kochen und Verwöhnen (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Perfect dessert for any festive meal in December! I love the fact that it introduces typical Christmassy flavours in a different form. Additionally, it...
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Caramelised Chicory in Gruyère Sauce and with Crunchy Ham / Gekaramelliseerde Witlof in Gruyèresaus en krokante ham reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Again, a very nice idea, but some severe faults. The caramelised chicory was delicious, the chicory's bitter taste well balanced by the sugar. The ham's...
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Ricotta Mousse with Lemon, Strawberries & Raspberry Coulis with Ginger / Ricottamousse met citroen, aardbeien & frambozen... reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 7th December 2010)

This seemed somewhat over the top, to me. It was too much, a simple dessert of strawberries or raspberries with a ricottamousse (or yoghurt or cream, for...
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Zucchini Pie with Spinach and Lemon Thyme / Courgettetaart met Spinazie en Citroentijm reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Oh, wow! Excellent pie! Very full of flavours, the best proof that vegetarian food doesn't need to be dull at all, on the contrary.
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Fennel Soup with Fried Cod / Venkelsoep met gebakken kabeljauw reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Very easy, and very, very delicious, though the fennel could have been slightly stronger. Next time I'll use 1 1/2 or even two bulbs of fennel. As a starter,...
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Lora Brody's Rugelach reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 7th December 2010)

This was an excellent rugelach recipe. I even got a thumbs up from the Jewish grandmother in attendance at the party where I served them. I did play...
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French Turnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Recently I ate at a small bistro that offered a French turnip soup as a first course. I wasn't sure what to expect but the soup was delicious and I decided...
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Walnut Quick Bread reviewed by aj12754

From: Emerils.com (reviewed 7th December 2010)

I was looking for a walnut bread to accompany a nice blue cheese for tonight's dinner. Originally I had planned to make a yeast bread, but ran out of time,...
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Blonde Brownies reviewed by Leeka

From: Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally (reviewed 7th December 2010)

I didn't like these at all. The flavour wasn't bad with a hint of maple and walnut but these brownies were ruined by the texture which was extremely...
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Better Bean Burgers reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money (reviewed 7th December 2010)

These burgers were perfect for a fast supper. I loved the short ingredient list with nothing exotic required and black beans are my favourite. Very...
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Cabbage-and-Something Soup, Three Ways reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Really good for such a simple soup. I made the potato version and added some bacon for extra oomph.
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Tango Cookies (Alfajores) reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of BetterBaking.com: More Than 200 Classic Recipes From the Beloved Baker's Website (reviewed 6th December 2010)

I made these exactly as written in the recipe and they were just perfect. The cookies are nice, and the addition of ground almonds makes them a little...
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Herb Pork Roast and Potatoes reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 6th December 2010)

I've been reluctant to try the "roasts" in the pressure cooker cookbook - but since my favorite pork roast recipe is really a braise, I thought this one...
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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th December 2010)

This recipe made our family decide we just don't get brussels sprouts. I guess if not even butter and bacon can make something taste good, there's not...
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St. Peter's Fish and Peppers reviewed by allyal

From: Soul and Spice: African Cooking in the Americas (reviewed 6th December 2010)

The ingredients are simple to find. The combination of flavors & tastes is delicious.
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Roasted Turnips with Parmesan reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 6th December 2010)

I'm not really a big fan of cooked turnips but I do like them roasted with other root veggies. My daughter and I couldn't decide if we liked these or not....
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Massaged Kale Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 6th December 2010)

This was absolutely amazing. We loved it. Who'd have thought massaging kale would make such a tasty salad with mango and pumpkin seeds. I know we'll be...
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Collucci Brothers Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bobby Flay's Throwdown!: More Than 100 Recipes from Food Network's Ultimate Cooking Challenge (reviewed 6th December 2010)

This was the winner of the meatloaf throwdown. It was good but we like our usual meatloaf much better. Not many ingredients in this one and we like a...
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Hoagie and Cheesesteak Rolls reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 5th December 2010)

These are very good rolls. They don't have tons of flavor- I guess hoagie rolls don't- but they have a nice consistency and texture. Watch them carefully....
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Nach Waxman's Brisket of Beef reviewed by bhnyc

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 5th December 2010)

This is delicious. Make it ahead of time- it's better the next day. Don't forget to remove as much fat as possible or your sauce will be greasy. I made...
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Black-eyed pea and squash soup with shiitake mushrooms reviewed by wester

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 5th December 2010)

Good, different from other squash soups, just not brilliant.
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Basic Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 5th December 2010)

This is my go to pancake recipe. Simple but delicious pancakes. Light and fluffy and just waiting for some delicious toppings like syrup or fruit.
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Pan Grilled Rib Steak with Bearnaise reviewed by aj12754

From: The Bistros, Brasseries, and Wine Bars of Paris: Everyday Recipes from the Real Paris (reviewed 5th December 2010)

A very easy version of a bistro classic. A slightly adapted version of this recipe appears in the November 2010 issue of Saveur magazine (p. 84). Both...
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Lunch Sack Ideas: Vegetable Cups reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Frugal Recipes: Spending Less to Eat Healthy (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This is a great idea for adding a nutritious side to any lunch sack. Frugal Recipes has other healthy lunch box and lunch sack ideas as well.
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Trail Mix from Leftovers reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Fabulously Frugal Fruits: Recipes and UsesFabulously Frugal Fruits: Recipes and Uses (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This recipe from the eCookBook makes a great treat for the little ones. It can be made with a wide variety of items that need to be used up, such as small...
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Taco Dinner reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Main Meal Magic (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This taco dinner is easy to prepare, and tastes great. You can go wrong when you allow each person to add their own toppings. This is one of many meals...
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Almost Homemade Tomato Vegetable Soup # 1 reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Very Frugal Vegetables: Recipes and UsesVery Frugal Vegetables: Recipes and Uses (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This is one of various homemade soups and stews in the eCookBook. It is especially delicious on a cold day served with a Baked Cheese Sandwich. This recipe...
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Mango Chocolate Smoothie reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Beverages on a Budget (reviewed 4th December 2010)

The Mango Chocolate Smoothie is a delicious treat any time of year. It can be used as a snack, or as dessert when topped with a little whipped topping. This...
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Pink Grapefruit, Orange and Pineapple reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 4th December 2010)

A sunny juice. Light yellow with a hint of rose. Sweet, fresh and fragrant. Children love it too.
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Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

This is a chunky soup full of vegetables. I liked it because it adds some new flavors to chicken soup, but it also can be adapted to what you have in your...
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Kidney Bean Masala (Rajmah) reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Very yummy rajmah recipe with great spice; I made the mistake of making it with diced tomatoes instead of the crushed and it came out quite chunky, which...
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Once-a-Month-Lamb reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Vishnu, preserve me. This was AMAZING. Look no further for a flavorful, complex, and SIMPLE curry that will knock everyone's socks off. I saw Bal make...
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Zucchini Paneer reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Very nice recipe. Don't taste it before you put in the garam masala though, or you're going to fear for your fenugreeky life. Makes a great side to a...
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Grapefruit and Beetroot reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

Dark pink, sweet-tart, with more than a hint of bitter. This is definitely one you have to be in the right mood for.
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Zucchini moons reviewed by wester

From: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

Not my favorite way of preparing zucchini. The addition of both butter and water, and the lack of herbs are the main culprits. However, letting the children...
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