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Strawberry Coulis reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This was a very simple recipe and a snap to make. I substituted raspberries for strawberries and it worked fine. I used this to swirl into oatmeal and...
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Peperonata Rustica reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

I didn't have time to make the 5-hour soffrito called for in the recipe, so I replaced it with a quicker-cooking soffrito from one of my Italian cookbooks....
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Rainbow Chard with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Serrano Ham reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

I have to admit that this was extremely tasty, but it was quite a lot of work to go through for a side dish.
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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Sausage and Peppers reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This was very easy to make, once you have the peperonata done. See that recipe for my specific comments on it. I made this with just the sausage and it...
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Orecchiette Pasta with Wilted Greens reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This pasta is the one I should have eaten in college instead of pasta topped with bottled red sauce or ramen noodles. And I enjoy it now as much as I...
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Sirloin steaks with garlicky swiss chard reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 19th November 2010)

So tasty! Loved the mustard flavor with the swiss chard.
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Slow-cooked onion and cider soup with Gruyère toasts reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 18th November 2010)

Well... it was okay, but I suspect that that's due to the nature of any onion soup rather than to this specific recipe. First of all, it was pretty sweet...
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Santa Maria-Style Tri-Tip reviewed by MelMM

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 18th November 2010)

The flavor of the meat was very good and cooking times and instructions were spot on. My only problem with the dish was that, to me, the tri-tip was a...
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Shredded Brussels and Bacon reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 18th November 2010)

This was quite good, but it probably would have been better if the book wasn't so vague about the amounts. How much is a small bag of sprouts? A pack of...
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Kiss Me Baby (or Maybe Not) reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 18th November 2010)

A very corny name and a quite pleasant juice. Slightly sweet, slightly creamy, with a hint of garlic (which will stay on your breath, yes). Beautiful pale...
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Chocolate Cherry Truffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 18th November 2010)

Postive aspects - these are easy to make. They take only a few ingredients and there is no fancy cooking technique. Another positive is that they look...
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Fruity Rooty reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 17th November 2010)

I can definitely think of worse ways to get your vitamins in winter than by this drink. Very sweet and still quite fresh. The colour is beautiful too,...
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Indonesian Style Rice with Tempeh reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 17th November 2010)

I like a little sweetness in my savoury dishes and this hearty tempeh and rice dish fits the bill. I use an entire package of tempeh instead of just one...
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Apple Clafouti reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money (reviewed 16th November 2010)

I love apple pie but hate making pastry so I love discovering desserts with an apple pie type filling. This was a simple and homey dessert almost like...
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th November 2010)

Kind of a sad little stir fry -- nothing very interesting going on here. All the usual suspects (garlic and ginger and soy) are here but the result is...
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Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 16th November 2010)

These are very good and super easy to make. I followed the advice of the other reviewers and didn't use the entire amount of salt called for. However,...
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Sesame Broccoli Stir-Fry reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 16th November 2010)

Nice sesame flavour and simple to make. I added tofu and mixed in rice noodles at the end to make a complete meal out of it.
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Soft Meringue Pillows with Raspberry Sauce reviewed by Alison

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Very easy and tasty recipe. It doesn't take much time but looks impressive!
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Ginger fried rice reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This was really good - the simple fried rice with the crunchy garlic/ginger and the separate soy sauce and sesame oil. I happened to have some leftover...
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Garabatos - Scribble Cookies reviewed by andrew

From: My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Pastries, Breads, Candies, Beverages, and Frozen Treats (reviewed 15th November 2010)

As Fany Gerson mentions in the headnotes to this recipe, these are not necessarily traditional Mexican baking - they're simple butter cookies with chocolate...
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Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese Risotto Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Best-Ever Soups (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This recipe has a lot to offer. The squash is pleasantly sweet and tender, the gorgonzola is salty, the arborio rice is creamy, and a little sage pulls...
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Linguine with Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon, and Peas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This is a pretty easy recipe - it took me about 25 minutes, from start (getting out the pan) to served at the table. It was also good because it could...
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Pesto-Drenched Tomato Wedges reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

This salad was OK. I did make my own pesto, and used a garden-grown tomato. The usefulness of this recipe is that its a good reminder that a salad can...
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Fig and Manchego Puff Pastries reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

I really liked this recipe, and based on flavor, I should have awarded it a 5. But I down-graded it because of its high fat and low nutrient content. I...
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Brown Rice Spiked with Feta, Lemon Zest, and Dried Mango reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Baked Breaded Eggplant with Marinara reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Chicken Mole reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Garlic-Lime Steak with Avocado Salsa reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Rosemary and Ginger Vegetable Soup reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Fennel and Avocado Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Banana Pecan French Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

I made this one for our Sunday breakfast. My 10 yr. old great niece spent Sat night with us and she enjoyed this one. I though it was good too. Daughter...
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Texas Caviar reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

My daughter and sister loved this. I thought it was good but not fantastic. I couldn't find black eyed peas with jalapenos so just used regular. I think...
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Streusel-topped Pumpkin Spice Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

These were so easy to make. They start with a spice cake mix and with just a couple add ins and then the easy to make streusel topping you have a wonderful...
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Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

We loved this one. It's ready in just 3 hours of slow cooking. My daughter did suggest that we try it in the oven next time to give it a crunchy crust...
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Terri's Dixie Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

I made this one to go in the Slow Cooker dressing on page 128. I tasted of it and it was good but I like my cornbread a bit better.
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Jordan Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

We thought these were just ok. My sister thought they were too sweet. There are other yeast rolls we like better. They were nice a fluffy and came out...
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Chinese Cabbage with Lemon and Ginger reviewed by wester

From: Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes From The Celebrated Greens Restaurant (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Thai- Style Coconut Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Delicious smooth coconut flavour combines with chili, lime and ginger. I love this flavour combination and there are tofu and mushrooms to sink your teeth...
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Sweet 'n Spicy Nuts reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Great recipe - easy to make. Can be used in many situations: as a snack, for picnics, bento stash, 'bring a dish' buffet and mezze. Recipe makes a big...
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Zoet-pittige noten (Sweet 'n spicy nuts) reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Great recipe - easy to make. Can be used in many situations: as a snack, for picnics, bento stash, 'bring a dish' buffet and mezze. Recipe makes a big...
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Ginger-Lemon Muffins reviewed by wester

From: Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes From The Celebrated Greens Restaurant (reviewed 14th November 2010)

These make your house smell lovely. They taste lightly spicy, not too much. I thought the amount of ginger looked a bit much, so I used one tablespoon...
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Warm Carrot and Asparagus Salad with Sesame Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This is an amazing recipe. We didn't have pre-grated carrots, but it was easy enough to grate up 2 large carrots. The beauty of bright green asparagus...
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Chicken Roasted with Sour Cream, Lemon Juice and Mango Chutney reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This is basically a light lemony curried chicken. It is extremely quick to make -- cut boneless chicken breasts in half and place in a small baking dish,...
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Roasted Broccoli Gratin with Blue Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pillsbury (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This was a recipe by Mark Bittman. My daughter and I loved it. I'm not a big fan of broccoli and cheese but roasting the broccoli with a bit of olive oil,...
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Chocolate Marzipan Sugar Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Wow were these ever great! True to the description, the cookies were soft inside, and crackly on the outside. These are not inexpensive to make - they...
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Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti reviewed by southerncooker

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This was very good. It was indeed a bit spicy. The Italian sausage, although only a 1/2 pound to 2 pounds ground turkey (I used ground chicken), was a...
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Pork Pot Roast with Apricots, Cardamom & Ginger reviewed by friederike

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 13th November 2010)

5 stars, no doubt. It's a very easy dish, but produces excellent results. The meat is juicy, the flavours interesting yet balanced. The only thing I might...
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Smashed sautéd Jerusalem artichokes with pancetta and sage reviewed by wester

From: Jamie's Dinners (reviewed 13th November 2010)

This tasted fine. However, there was nothing in the recipe that called for Jerusalem artichokes in particular. I actually think it would be better with...
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Butternut Squash Soup with Cumin and Coriander reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th November 2010)

Disappointing -- there is a great soup out there with this flavor profile but this isn't it. Under-seasoned even after I added additional cumin, coriander...
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Cavatappi with Asparagus, Arugula, Walnuts and Blue Cheese reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 12th November 2010)

This was fine, nothing wrong with it, but I prefer my pasta sauces to be a bit more saucy.
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Macaroni and Cheese Deluxe reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities (reviewed 12th November 2010)

My daughter requested this as part of her birthday supper this year. It was great and cheesy. Love the swiss, cheddar and Parmesan in this one. It makes...
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Butternut, Argula, and Pine Nut Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 12th November 2010)

My daughter requested this for her birthday this year. It was good but we liked the buttternut salad we made last year better. I couldn't find just argula...
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Banana Crumb Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 12th November 2010)

We really enjoyed this cake. It was easy to make. I make it without the optional nuts but also think it would be good with them.
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Sweet Potato Fries reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 11th November 2010)

Yum! I added sesame seeds and salt to this recipe which complemented the cumin, coriander and peeper nicely. A thumbs up from my 4 year old.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Recipezaar (reviewed 11th November 2010)

Can't say that this recipe totally replicates Red Lobster's crab stuffed mushrooms, but it is rather tasty! It's also pretty easy to make and the ingredients...
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Seven Layer Taco Dip reviewed by MsLioness874

From: All Recipes (reviewed 11th November 2010)

Simple recipe that has many ingredients that are usually on hand in a well stocked kitchen. Definitely a crowd pleaser as is, but also easy to customize....
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Quick Fish Stew with Couscous / Snelle Visstoofpot met Couscous reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 10th November 2010)

It was rather a soup than a stew, and it was very very very simple. With very simple, I really mean that it was little more than dissolving a stock cube...
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Sour Cream or Yogurt Dip, Five Ways reviewed by sturlington

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

This is one of my favorite go-to appetizers. I usually have the ingredients on hand.
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Eggplant Chana Masala reviewed by Leeka

From: The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet (reviewed 10th November 2010)

A hearty warming dish, easy to prepare.
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Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 10th November 2010)

I couldn't find apple jelly, so I substituted apple butter. I would NOT recommend this substitution. The texture of the meatballs was gummy and unappetizing....
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Pineapple and Banana Smoothie reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 10th November 2010)

Sweet as a candy. A summer drink to share with your kids.
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Mushroom Pesto reviewed by sturlington

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 10th November 2010)

This was a lot of fussiness for a so-so result, as is sometimes a characteristic of Cooks Illustrated recipes. Probably wouldn't make again.
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Orange and Celery reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 10th November 2010)

This was worth trying. A good combination, somewhere halfway between sweet and savoury. Not really a juice to have every day, but when you are in the right...
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Artichoke Tart with Onion / Artisjoktaart met Ui reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 9th November 2010)

This was so close, so nearly a 4 star rating, because basically the tart was very nice, with a wonderful crisp shortcrust and a very rustic filling - if...
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Black Beans and White Rice, Spanish Style reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 9th November 2010)

Although Bittman calls this 'one of the best rice and bean dishes' I was a bit disappointed with this version. It was lacking a flavour note or two, and...
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Green Apple, Cheese and Chard Oven Omelet reviewed by sturlington

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 9th November 2010)

This is essentially a frittata, so I cooked it like I would cook any frittata, letting it almost set on the stove and then finishing it in the oven. This...
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Omeletreepjes in tomatensaus (Omelet strips in tomato sauce) reviewed by wester

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Easy, fragrant, lovely. When I was a vegetarian student I made this all the time, but it's not just student food.
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Chili-Korianderfrittata reviewed by wester

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Easy to make, tastes good, looks great.
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Spinazie-linzensoep (spinach-lentil soup) reviewed by wester

From: Het grote vegetarische kookboek (reviewed 8th November 2010)

This is a lovely soup, very easy to make, and can be a main course as well. Great for feeding a crowd.
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Carrotte et Celerie Salade (Carrot and celery salad) reviewed by wester

From: More 60 Minute Gourmet (reviewed 8th November 2010)

This was surprisingly good. The celery, onion and cumin added just enough spice to offset the sweetness of the carrots.
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Sun-Dried Tomato and Crème Fraîche Crostini reviewed by KCinNH

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Another big hit with my party guests! These really do taste like little pizzas with big flavor. I did find these to be a bit oily, however, the oil from...
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Polenta Cakes Topped with Prosciutto and Peppadew Slivers reviewed by KCinNH

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Tried this recipe for a family get together this past weekend. Everyone loved them and asked that I make more next time. Simple with great bold flavors....
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Warm Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 8th November 2010)

The taste on this was fantastic - peanut butter and jelly plus a glass of warm, vanilla-scented milk, all at once. But the pudding didn't come out right...
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Moroccan-spiced Meatballs / Marokkaans gekruide gehaktballetjes reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 7th November 2010)

The idea was nice, the execution had faults. My main point of critique is that it tasted slightly dull while most the ingredients (chilli, tumeric, cinnamon,...
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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 7th November 2010)

It took me three times to make this before I felt like I got it almost right. It is really easy to over-bake so this time I baked it for the minimum time...
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Hot cabbage salad (Warmer Krautsalat) reviewed by wester

From: 99 x Austrian Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

Sauerkraut-like. Good winter food.
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grilled fennel salad reviewed by wester

From: New Food Fast (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I made quite a few changes to this one. I added red bell peppers, which I grilled along with the fennel. I grilled them for quite a bit longer than the...
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Polenta Cakes Topped with Prosciutto and Peppadew Slivers reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

These were cheesy goodness, with a pleasant kick from the peppadew peppers. I had polenta in my pantry, so I made the polenta rather than using the pre-made...
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Caesar Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 7th November 2010)

A decent caesar salad, and very quick to make.
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Muhammara-Slathered Kabobs reviewed by sturlington

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I really enjoyed the sauce (slather?) that went with these kebabs. It also works well for chicken and steak kebabs -- we made three versions.
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Marinated Feta with Olives reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 7th November 2010)

This was really tasty. I loved the addition of the piquillo pepper. I used ricotta salata because members of my household don't care for feta, and the...
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Szechuan Hot and Sour Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I've always wanted to make Hot and Sour Soup at home and this was my first attempt. I was very pleased with the result. I used an Indonesian Chili paste...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 7th November 2010)

Excellent cookies - no one tasted the secret ingredient whole-wheat flour. I made only half a batch (i.e. 10 cookies) and they were gone within hours....
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Maple-Roasted Squash with Prosciutto reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

A tasty Fall-weather recipe. I cooked the squash a bit longer than the recipe calls for, cooking it until the squash tasted roasted all the way through....
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Polenta Tart Crust (Pasta di Polenta) reviewed by aj12754

From: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I loved the flavor and texture of this tart dough and if all doughs were as easy to work with as this one, I'd lose my fear of failed dough forever. The...
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Chocolate and Polenta Tart (Crostata di Cioccolato e Polenta) reviewed by aj12754

From: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I had enough of the polenta tart crust left over after making the cranberry tart (I have a 9 in pan and the recipe makes enough dough for a 10 in. tart...
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White Wine Cake reviewed by JustLaura

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

This smells wonderful while you are reducing the wine and the cake is extraordinary. Very unusual and very good. This was our trial run for the holidays...
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Sea Bass with Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Real Grilling (reviewed 7th November 2010)

Very good! Great flavor and very easy (other than roasting the peppers). I had a roasted red pepper that I had frozen so we only roasted the yellow and...
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Coffee Ricotta Mousse reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

Other recipes rarely use the entire ricotta container, and this recipe can be halved or quartered (as needed) to make excellent use of what's remaining....
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Fish Otis reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This dish is delicious. Preparation takes no time at all, and it bakes for 25 minutes. I have used tilapia here with great success.
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Risotto with Carrots and Feta reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

I had an abundance of carrots on my hands when I decided to make this recipe. The feta, carrots and dill were a departure from the earthier tones (chicken,...
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Polenta reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This recipe is a straightforward and delicious solution to homemade polenta. I like to serve it fresh and creamy, but I pour the leftovers straight into...
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Easy Artichoke Sauce reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This sauce has caused me to keep canned artichoke hearts in my pantry as a staple, because every time I make it for guests, they ask for the recipe. I...
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Creamy Garlic Dressing reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This recipe is simple to make, uses ingredients that I generally have on hand, and tastes phenomenal. Who knew that drizzling some milk into the blender...
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Roasted Vegetable Salad with Garlic and Rosemary reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

I made a note in the margin of this recipe that it's delicious, even with only the potatoes! That is to say that I left out the peppers and mushrooms entirely,...
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Peperonata reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

Served with polenta, this is one of my favorite dishes of all time. It's easy to make, and full of flavor. This is one of the only vegetarian meals that...
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Easy Refritos reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

As promised, this refried bean recipe is very easy. It's also delicious, and very easily adapted i any variety of ways once you get the hang of it. For...
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Savory Scallion Biscuits reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This is one of the recipes my mom used to make from this cookbook, and she always served it with the Portuguese Bean Soup on page 34. They are a lovely...
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Sweet Peppers Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

I make the "Mexican Variation" of this soup which is listed as the alternate version. It's the one I more often have the ingredients for, and I've always...
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Spanish Potato Onion Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

I've made this soup twice. The first time, I noted that it was fantastic and that I had used red wine in place of sherry. The second time I made it, I...
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