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Pasta with Fast Sausage Ragu reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th February 2018)

As I am not generally a fan of Mark Bittman's "Minimalist" recipes in the Times, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this very simple and very fast ragu....
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Pressure Cooker Pork Posole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Two Sleevers (reviewed 13th February 2018)

We have had the pleasure of having authentic Posole in a friends house and it was amazing. While this doesn't have all the depth of flavors it was still...
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Banana cake with orange icing reviewed by Kestrel

From: Anne Lindsay's Lighthearted Everyday Cooking: Fabulous Recipes for a Healthy Heart (reviewed 12th February 2018)

This makes an excellent cake, (not too sweet) and is also an adaptable recipe. I bake in a tube pan for about 40 minutes and also use spelt flour for about...
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Lemon Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 12th February 2018)

I really hate giving this a rating of any kind since I think I might have messed it up. It did have a nice lemony flavor. I tested with a toothpick at...
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White Musrhooms and Spinach reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 12th February 2018)

Loved this but we love mushrooms and spinach. Hubby didn't care for it though. I would make again.
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Surprise Tatin reviewed by Kestrel

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 11th February 2018)

Like the other reviewers, I found this to be really good. It's very easy to make. I used a combo of potatoes and eggplant in mine along with the tomatoes,...
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Spiced Beef Stew reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 11th February 2018)

Not hot-spicy, but spicy with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this is really a venison stew made with beef. Curiously Scicolone says in the headnote that...
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 11th February 2018)

Needed a little something sweet for a snack with my hot tea. Yum! They would also be great for breakfast which is their original purpose. Only 3 ingredients...
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Raw Basil Pesto reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 10th February 2018)

Made this to go on the pasta salad page 241. Delicious and easy.
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Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 10th February 2018)

This was quiet easy. Make the Raw Basil Pesto p189 and cook pasta add the pesto to the hot pasta and sprinkle on Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. I was the...
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Seeded Multigrain Crackers reviewed by Kestrel

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 10th February 2018)

I make lots of crackers and these were pretty good and very easy. I liked the fact that they were covered in seeds; I used sesame, flax, and poppy seeds...
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Easy Beer Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 10th February 2018)

I used Green Man Porter rich dark ale from Asheville, NC. This quick bread was easy to make. Delicious warm with butter. I toasted some for supper with...
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Instant Pot Bacon Barbecue Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: 365 Days of Slow Cooking (reviewed 10th February 2018)

So great to cook the potatoes to mash and the meatloaf in the IP at the same time. Both turned out great. Meatloaf just needed a little time under the...
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Pressure Cooker Meyer Lemon Cheesecake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Cooking Today (reviewed 9th February 2018)

This was very good and my family made it disappear in no time. So happy was able to find Meyer Lemons in my local Walmart.
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Grandma Style Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 9th February 2018)

I wasn't feeling well, nasty cold so decided to try this soup. I didn't have all ingredients on hand so I had to do some subs. Here they are: Instead of...
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Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 9th February 2018)

The pork was excellent. Neither of us cared for the sauce with the sweet potatoes. I reduced the honey to 2tbl, but we still thought it was too sweet....
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Ciambella (Grandmother's Pastry Ring) reviewed by kaye16

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 9th February 2018)

Sorry to see I hadn't written anything about this here. Just thinking about making it again. I wrote a blog post about it when I made it last.
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Dark Chocolate Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 7th February 2018)

This was delicious. Makes enough to share in 9x13 pan. Nuts, dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour - how can you go wrong?
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Instant Pot Itilian Drip Beef French Dip Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: This Old Gal (reviewed 7th February 2018)

We've always enjoyed Pioneer Womans version of this recipe in the slow cooker. This version is great too in the instant pot. This one uses some Zesty Italian...
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Roasted potatoes and eggplant reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 6th February 2018)

This is a very simple recipe and is very tasty. I kept the garlic whole and kept an eye on it as the veggies roasted, since others have commented that...
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Instant Pot Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 6th February 2018)

This will be our go to chili recipe. Has a long list of ingredients but oh so good and not hard at all in the IP. I used black beans instead of kidney...
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Moo Shu Pork reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 6th February 2018)

Wow this is amazing and so easy to make. Much better than any I've had in a Chinese restaurant. Best part no hard to find ingredients.
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Instant Pot Minestrone Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 6th February 2018)

Loved this version of Minestrone. Easy to make and your have soup in no time. I love soup for breakfast and had this several cold mornings reheated to...
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Butternut Squash Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 5th February 2018)

Soup for dinner tonight. This was easy and good. I finally realized that I'm still using an old crockpot (old enough the crock isn't removable) with lower...
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Carrot Cake with Cider and Olive Oil reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th February 2018)

This is more of a bread than a cake as it's not too sweet. Mine rose well, tasted good, and had a nice texture. The spices could probably be increased...
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Warm Potato and Scallion Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 5th February 2018)

My family and I love potato salad many ways but unfortunately we didn't care for this version. I did have to make a couple substitutions and maybe that...
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Grandma Guarnaschelli's Lasagna with mini beef meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 5th February 2018)

While my family and I thought this very good they said they liked my homemade lasagna better. The mini meatballs are a bit time consuming but I loved her...
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The Best Ever Instant Pot Key Lime Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Living Sweet Moments (reviewed 5th February 2018)

I was able to find key limes in my local Walmart. My family loved this one and it was easy to make. Not a lot of ingredients either - key lime juice and...
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Rye-Cheddar Fondue reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th February 2018)

I would have rated this a three, because I found it too salty (my cheddar selection; there is no added salt in the recipe), but my family loved it. My...
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Veggie paella reviewed by redjanet

From: Deliciously Ella Every Day: Simple recipes and fantastic food for a healthy way of life (reviewed 4th February 2018)

This was delicious and full of flavour. Neither my husband or I missed the presence of chicken or chorizo or any other meat products. The author suggested...
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Crunchy zucchini chips reviewed by Kestrel

From: Everyday Whole Grains: 175 New Recipes from Amaranth to Wild Rice, Includes Every Ancient Grain (reviewed 4th February 2018)

The taste was good but the texture just didn't work for me. I also had trouble getting the mixture to stick to the zucchini. Pretty fiddly so I probably...
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Bulgarian Cucumber Soup with Walnuts reviewed by aj12754

From: The New York Times (reviewed 3rd February 2018)

Easy and fresh tasting, but a little thick for my taste, almost a raita consistency. It just felt like something, maybe some chopped dill, mint, or other...
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Beet hummus reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 2nd February 2018)

A great way to eat beets. I make a selection of different hummus of various colours to have with homemade crackers. This one freezes well. If you don't...
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Kale speltotto with goat cheese reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 2nd February 2018)

I made an adaptation of this with carrots and spinach substituted for the leeks and kale, and I also used my own chicken stock. The result was a very good...
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Spicy lentil and aubergine pasta reviewed by redjanet

From: Deliciously Ella Every Day: Simple recipes and fantastic food for a healthy way of life (reviewed 1st February 2018)

Very good, healthy vegan pasta recipe. This involves some chopping up to prep but then is one of those recipes you can leave simmering on the hob for an...
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Borscht (Just Like Baba's) reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 31st January 2018)

I like this version of borscht very much. It's warming and nourishing while light. Julienning the roasted vegetables makes for a beautiful looking bowl...
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Roasted Butternut Squash Curry with Garlic and Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 30th January 2018)

An excellent vegetarian main course. I made a half recipe and served over brown rice with Golden Garlic Raita as suggested. It's easy and fairly fast to...
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Golden Garlic Raita reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 30th January 2018)

Made a half recipe to go with Roasted Butternut Squash Curry. Easy to do and very good. This sauce would go with lots of things, not just Indian. Easy...
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Power packed bean bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 29th January 2018)

This was a great way to use beans in an unexpected fashion. I used chick peas instead of the navy beans specified in the recipe. I liked that this recipe...
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Spiced roast chicken breast reviewed by Kestrel

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th January 2018)

This worked quite well. My chicken breasts were quite large with bone in and I think this would work better with smaller pieces deboned (recipe didn't...
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Mandelhoernchen (Chocolate Dipped Almond Horns) reviewed by kateq

From: The Daring Gourmet (reviewed 29th January 2018)

This is the easiest and best almond horn recipe I've ever made. From now on, this is the one. Starting with almond paste/marzipan from the recipe on...
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Gebrannte Mandeln (German Candied Almonds) reviewed by kateq

From: The Daring Gourmet (reviewed 29th January 2018)

This is a lot of work to accomplish an okay candied nut. The mixing is truly arduous and the nuts at the end are encased in a delightful candy shell and...
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Chocolate Ricotta Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Mollie Katzen (reviewed 29th January 2018)

These are very good muffins--nice and moist. I felt they needed just a bit of a punch and added some cinnamon and some espresso powder as well as a bit...
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Orange Marmalade Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 29th January 2018)

Quite a nice, moist loaf. I used a garden variety marmalade, and lemon rind and juice and was quite pleased with result. The glaze as written is a...
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Skillet Macaroni and Broccoli and Mushrooms and Cheese reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 29th January 2018)

Very much enjoyed this--went with whole milk, regular pasta instead of whole wheat, skipped the flour and was generous with mushrooms and broccoli. I...
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Risotto reviewed by skdouglass

From: The Ultimate Pressure Cooker Cookbook: More Than 75 Foolproof Irresistible Recipes Tested in All the Most Popular Models (reviewed 28th January 2018)

A solid, respectable, no-frills risotto. Half an hour start to finish, including time to find the weight for the top of the pressure cooker.
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Carrot lovers poppy seed bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2018)

This bread has excellent taste and texture, and is a great way to eat more carrots! I did have to add quite a bit more water to the dough (probably 1/4...
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mango apple ceviche with sunflower seeds reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 27th January 2018)

Delicious. Best eaten within an hour of making but it was still good the next day for a work lunch. I ate some before I remembered I hadn't added the olive...
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Hot Carob reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 26th January 2018)

This is a great alternative to hot cocoa. I used toasted carob (Bob's Red Mill) and hazelnut milk. The recipe calls for 1 T. honey which was a little...
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Mint and Yogurt Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Ok. Two basic problems ... 1) It's way too sweet. I cut back the sugar but it was still unpleasantly sweet to my taste. (1tsp for 5tbl yogurt in the US...
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Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin, Turmeric, and Lemon reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Pretty good way to do cauliflower. Nice flavors. Took longer that 30min in the oven to get the cauliflower done; either I didn't cut my cauliflower small...
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Roasted Tamarind Chicken with Honey and Red Chili reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Easy and delicious. - My three thighs (for 2) were about 600g, more than the 14oz asked. I did not increase ingredients; it wasn't necessary. - I used...
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Caramelized Onions and Jeera Rice (Dungree Anna Jiru Waro Bhat) reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Good enough, but nothing special.
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Salmon and Spinach Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

The result was tasty, and an attractive dish, but I'm a bit doubtful about the recipe. First of all, the recipe serves four with 14 ounces of salmon....
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20-Minute Fish Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

I made a half recipe with swordfish, since that's what looked best at the shop. Easy to assemble. Quick if you aren't seeding 7oz of cherry tomatoes. Very...
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Great Grandma's Mango Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Easy to make. Not bad. Made on 17jan; first taste was a bit salty and blah. First served on 22jan; much better. Sodha says this is a fresh chutney that...
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Sourdough cornmeal bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Excellent bread that uses one cup of sourdough starter. I added a bit more water to the recipe since my starter was a bit thicker than usual.
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Asian Salmon Laksa reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 25th January 2018)

I intended to make a half recipe of this for two, but the amount of salmon looked so little that I bought more, making more or less a whole recipe. Only...
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No knead sourdough bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Food.com (reviewed 25th January 2018)

A great bread recipe. Works every time and tastes great. This bread has a very crispy crust and a soft interior with large holes.
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Beer-Butt Chicken reviewed by jenncc

From: Big Green Egg Cookbook: Celebrating the World's Best Smoker and Grill (reviewed 24th January 2018)

Despite the ridiculous name this is a great recipe! The basting (spraying) of the bird throughout the smoking created a wonderfully lacquered skin. My...
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Seeded Multigrain Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 24th January 2018)

Terrific! Loved the technique of rolling out the dough onto the seeds, rather than the usual sprinkling of seeds on top. This insured the seeds stay...
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Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 24th January 2018)

This was very tasty. That said I did halve the recipe using close to the full amount of spice/lemon. I particularly loved the combination of the lemons...
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My go-to garlic bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 24th January 2018)

This was delicious and perfect with the pizza beans from page 143. The oregano and red pepper flakes along with butter, Parmesan and parsley was delicious...
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tomato and giagante bean bake/ pizza beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 24th January 2018)

I used giant dried lima beans for the beans. I cooked them in my IP. These beans were delicious. I served them with the garlic bread from page 144, also...
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Mushroom Bolognese reviewed by redjanet

From: All Good, All Vegan (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

A dish that proves that you don't need meat for a meal to be satisfying. Mushrooms take the place of ground beef here, with pesto rounding things off with...
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Stir-fried carrots with ginger, lime, and cilantro reviewed by Kestrel

From: Fast, Fresh & Green (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

Excellent stir fry that I make often. Very easy. Note: I have the kindle book so I don't know the page number.
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Roasted Broccoli Florets with Two Dipping Sauces reviewed by Kestrel

From: Fast, Fresh & Green (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

This came together easily and was delicious with the dipping sauce. I didn't make the garlic butter this time. Cooking time was about 16 minutes 450 convection.
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Cornmeal blueberry muffins reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

These were very good muffins. I liked the addition of cornmeal and whole wheat flour (I used white whole wheat), and the fact that they weren't too sweet....
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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Low Carb Kimchi Beef Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Two Sleevers (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

Delicious and spicy. Hubby loved too. Served over rice.
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Meyer Lemon Coconut Pound Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

This was delicious. Had a minor problem with the glaze. The original recipe was for Buttermilk Pound Cake with a note to change it up to Meyer Lemon Coconut...
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Flipped crispy eggg taco with singed greens reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

Hot sauce, Greek yogurt, crispy egg with runny yolk and singed kale on a corn tortilla. Yum!
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Chicken Marbella reviewed by kaye16

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (G K Hall Large Print Book Series) (reviewed 22nd January 2018)

A really good dish. - Used 12 skinned, bone-in chicken thighs, rather than chicken quarters. This was almost 4#, about 1# less than asked. I made all...
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Kale Caesar with Broken Eggs and Crushed Croutons reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 22nd January 2018)

My daughter loved this one and asked for the recipe. Son liked it too but said the eggs weren't done enough for him. I enjoyed this one as well. I'll...
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Brick Hens with Charred Lemon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 22nd January 2018)

I used Meyer lemons for this dish since that's what I had on hand. I made a recipe and a half to accommodate my family. We thought these were delicious....
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Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 21st January 2018)

These are delicious and truly reminiscent of an oatmeal cookie. They did turn out quite thin but next time I will adjust accordingly.
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Instant Pot Steak Tidbits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 21st January 2018)

London broil seared in a very hot pan on both sides then sliced and added to some bbq sauce in the IP. Later broiled topped with cheese on garlic toast.
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Sweet potato rye bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Bread Machine Baking Revised (reviewed 20th January 2018)

This book is full of really good bread recipes and I've made many of them. All the breads can be baked in the oven rather than the machine. This makes...
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Joanne Chang's Hot and Sour Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 20th January 2018)

I have made this soup many times - needless to say I think it's pretty great. I do add a bit spice, either more Sriracha, add jalapeno or top with some...
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Edamame hummus reviewed by Kestrel

From: The ACE Bakery Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2018)

We enjoyed this hummus type dip although I expanded on the basic recipe adding a fair amount of cilantro, some extra lemon juice, and several drops of...
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Pumpkin lemongrass soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: The ACE Bakery Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2018)

This makes a very good nutritious soup. I enjoyed the light spicing and the lemony flavour. I used a light chicken stock instead of water (with water I...
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Baked Chicken with Roasted Tomatillo Cream Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 20th January 2018)

This was good but my chicken was a little dry and and I felt the tomatillo sauce was missing a little something. I think I would make this again omitting...
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Wild Mushroom Shepherd's Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 20th January 2018)

Delicious! Hubby said best taters ever and enjoyed the mushrooms too. Son liked as well. For the dried mushrooms I used shiitake. Fresh mushrooms were...
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Anadama Bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Bread Toast Crumbs: Recipes for No-Knead Loaves & Meals to Savor Every Slice (reviewed 19th January 2018)

Unlike many others, I disliked this recipe. It was easy to put together, and the overall taste was fine, but I found the texture completely unappealing....
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Meyer Lemon Loaf Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 18th January 2018)

I was craving a little something sweet on this cold snowy day and started thumbing though some of my books when I came across this recipe. I still had...
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Trenette al Pesto di Noci reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 18th January 2018)

Our walnut tree produced abundantly this year, so I'm working on using up the bounty. This was good, but nothing special. The sauce seemed seemed awfully...
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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Ramen Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: No. 2 Pencil Cook, Bake & Create (reviewed 18th January 2018)

Made this on this cold snowy winter night. Delicious. I didn't do my eggs in the IP since hubby and son liked theirs completely done and I don't. I didn't...
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Whole roasted cricket ball squash reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 17th January 2018)

I made this with my last 2 honey nut squashes (mini butternut) from the garden. It was straightforward to make and took about an hour from start to finish....
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Winter Slaw with Farro reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 17th January 2018)

I couldn't find farro in my local markets and I had some pearl barley already so I used that. This is a delicious salad or slaw and great for work lunches....
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Spicy South Asian Roasted Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 17th January 2018)

Very tasty. And easy and fast. All good things. With half the fish, I made all the sauce, since my little can of coconut milk more or less matched the...
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Cauliflower Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 17th January 2018)

Although I am sure this will be better on day two, I found it a little bland, even after the addition of the hot sauce included in the recipe. Uncharacteristically,...
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New England Clam Chowder reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hip Pressure Cooking: Fast, Fresh, and Flavorful (reviewed 17th January 2018)

Quick and easy work night supper. Delicious clam chowder in the Instant Pot.
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Spinach, mushroom, and goat Cheese slab frittata reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 17th January 2018)

Another delicious breakfast from this book. I make a half recipe since there was only three of us eating. This is actually good hot, room temp or reheated...
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Polenta-baked eggs with corn, tomato, and fontina reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 17th January 2018)

This was an amazing breakfast and even hubby enjoyed it. I took her suggestion and used some local stone ground grits instead of polenta. I did over cook...
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fennel, pear, celery, and hazelnut salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 17th January 2018)

I made this to take for some of work lunches and it was delicious. I plan on making this one again. Quick and easy and loaded with flavors.
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Chickpea tikka masala reviewed by redjanet

From: Feed Me Vegan (reviewed 16th January 2018)

Surprisingly lovely curry that is fairly quick to make. At first I thought it might be a bit bland, but the flavours were good and tasted even better the...
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Bolognese Meat Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: From Biba's Italian Kitchen (reviewed 15th January 2018)

A very flavorful meatloaf. I really like the pancetta and lemon rind which add a subtle depth to the flavor. My only quarrel is that I found the amount...
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Cannellini Bean and Grilled Shrimp Salad (Insalata di Cannellini e Gamberi alla Griglia) reviewed by kateq

From: From Biba's Italian Kitchen (reviewed 15th January 2018)

A straightforward salad which makes an excellent lunch or even dinner, particularly in warm weather. I serve this over greens--arugula when I have it....
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Chilli Crab Linguine with Vodka reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 15th January 2018)

Easy and fast and tasty. We have to deseed tomatoes here, so the sauce was a bit dryer that it ought to be. Pretty good though.
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Baked Eggs with Peperonata (Uova al Tegamina con la Peperonata)) reviewed by kateq

From: Biba's Northern Italian Cooking (reviewed 15th January 2018)

If you're lucky enough to have leftover peperonata, this is a wonderful use for it. And it's so easy that it makes a great quick breakfast or lunch for...
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Peperonata reviewed by kateq

From: Biba's Northern Italian Cooking (reviewed 15th January 2018)

This dish is a classic -- the sweet and sour tones from sweet peppers, onion and tomatoes as well as the vinegar, the great mouth feel from the olive oil....
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