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Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 12th December 2017)

Tasty sauce. Ate with a homemade buckwheat pasta (Washington Post). I sauteed the mushrooms with thyme, oregano, garlic and a tiny bit of onion before...
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Basic Buckwheat Pasta reviewed by jenncc

From: Washington Post (reviewed 12th December 2017)

This was excellent with a few tweaks. First of all I had to sub about 1/2 cup of the "00" flour with AP. I made this on a very dry day and the water was...
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Everyday Potato Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 10th December 2017)

Simple and delicious. I may have over mixed during the first 2 minute mix, because it took a while for the olive oil to incorporate. It just kind of...
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Pressure Cooker Red Cabbage and Apples reviewed by friederike

From: The Black Peppercorn (reviewed 8th December 2017)

I actually merged this recipe with my usual recipe for red cabbage with apples, or rather: I made red cabbage as usual, but instead of cooking it on the...
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Masala Fish Steaks reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 7th December 2017)

Disappointing, this one. In a book full of really good recipes, this one was uninteresting. Used lieu noir filets, rather than steaks.
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Craig Claiborne's Ultimate Hamburger reviewed by kaye16

From: The Tabasco Cookbook: 125 Years of America's Favorite Pepper Sauce (reviewed 7th December 2017)

I found this same recipe, minus the Tabasco sauce, somewhere on the web. It's really easy. Essentially you just sear, then cook some plain hamburger patties,...
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Salisbury Steak reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 6th December 2017)

Loving cooking in my instant pot. Sauteed the patties in a bit of oil then removed and did the mushrooms and onions, broth and some other things to make...
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BBQ Baby Back Ribs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 6th December 2017)

These ribs were very easy in the Instant Pot. Very tender as well. They were cooked in apple juice and apple cider vinegar. Then browned with Stubbs BBQ...
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Cheese and Hash Brown Omelet reviewed by tignor

From: The Convenience Cook: 125 Best Recipes for Easy Homemade Meals Using Time-Saving Foods from Boxes, Bottles, Cans and More (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Burned the HECK out of my hand because, while I used a hot pat to pull the ovenproof skillet out of the oven -- I then grabbed a plate and FORGOT the darn...
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Caramelized French Toast with Cinnamon and Berries reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Deliciously decadent breakfast! Because coordinating 2 skillets seemed like a bit of a chore I used my large griddle (350 degrees), 4 minutes each side....
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BRANDIED PLUM CLAFOUTIS reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Simple and delicious. I made this in a deep dish ceramic pie plate and let it cook about 10 minutes longer. I skipped the sugar on top and it came out...
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RASPBERRY SWIRL COOKIES reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

These are a bit finicky but with a little work and some tweaks they were tasty and looked great on my cookie platter. I used other reviewers suggestion...
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Easy Pastry Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

A beautiful and delicious pie crust. I sometimes sub a bit of cake flour for some of the all purpose to get a super flakey crust. Either way this is a...
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Skordalia reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Not quite the Skordalia I am used to, but very good none the less. I added parsley rather than mint and served with lamb kabobs - it was delicious.
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MOROCCAN SLOW-COOKED LAMB reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Halved this recipe using a large lamb steak. Meat was tender and fragrant in this flavorful stew type prep. Wonderful recipe! Added a couple tablespoons...
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Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: All Recipes (reviewed 5th December 2017)

An easily thrown together dish that can be used as a side or, with the addition of turkey or chicken, as a main. About 10 minutes of chopping (red onion,...
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Thai Stir-Fried Long Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking: Favorite Recipes from Lemon Grass Restaurant and Cafes (reviewed 4th December 2017)

Pretty good and easy to assemble. Made a halfish recipe with haricots verts. They needed a bit more to cook than indicated. No kaffir lime leaves.
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Broiled Cheddar reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 4th December 2017)

This is a delicious version of tomato soup, elevated by borrowing the idea of cheesy goodness from French Onion Soup. What I probably like best about this...
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Muhammara reviewed by jenncc

From: Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories from An Unlikely Life on a Farm (reviewed 3rd December 2017)

This was good with potential... I did not like the addition of honey and will stick to the more traditional pomegranate molasses, which does give sweetness...
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Thai Curry & Pork Sesame Noodles reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 2nd December 2017)

Pretty good stuff, easy and fast. - Used half of noodles and meat; all of sauce and veggies. - Used green curry paste. - Cooked my green beans before chopping. -...
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Creamy Mustard Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 1st December 2017)

I made pretty much all the sauce with only two kip filets. Used soba noodles instead of whole wheat spaghetti. Easy to make, fairly quick. Very nice tastes.
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Easy, Creamy One-Pot Salmon Chowder reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 29th November 2017)

Easy and really delicious. I used salmon and haddock for a mix of fish. I used lardons instead of salt pork or bacon. There was an interesting technique...
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Hunter-Style Pasta Sauce with Herbs, Pancetta, Tomato, and White Wine reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 28th November 2017)

The was was good enough, but contained a huge amount of juniper berries. Usually recipes call for one or two berries. This one asked 1/4cup of them. The...
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Glazed Carrots with Ginger and Rosemary reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 26th November 2017)

Every year, at Christmas or Thanksgiving, my wife says "we could make glazed carrots" and I say "we don't have a glazed carrots recipe" (meaning "I don't...
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Broiled Eggplant with Lemon, Basil, and Cracked Coriander reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Fast Food: 350 Recipes Ready-to-Eat in 30 Minutes (reviewed 25th November 2017)

We both liked this. I cooked the slices under the broiler. Was surprised that the cracked coriander actually stuck to the slices when I turned them. Squeezed...
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Spiced Chicken with Brown Butter reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Fast Food: 350 Recipes Ready-to-Eat in 30 Minutes (reviewed 25th November 2017)

We liked this. Stuffed some of the butter mixture under the skin of my thighs. Roasted in the oven at a highish temperature, since the broiler was otherwise...
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Carl's Deep-Fried Turkey reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 25th November 2017)

This was very good but could have been a bit more seasoned but that was probably my fault. Next time I'd use even more cayenne since it wasn't spicy enough....
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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 24th November 2017)

This is SO good--I was served it and had difficulty believing that the flavors came from the vegetables and just garlic and rosemary and olive oil (and...
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Chorizo Dressing with Leeks reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 24th November 2017)

A quite delicious riff on sausage stuffing. The instructions regarding the bread are really tedious--in the future, I would cut or tear the bread into...
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Wild Rice Braised with Mushroom Duxelles reviewed by kaye16

From: The Way to Cook (reviewed 23rd November 2017)

A pretty good way to do wild rice. I liked it a lot, my husband not, and we haven't figured out the difference. This variation says the duxelles are "finely...
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Mushroom Duxelles reviewed by kaye16

From: The Way to Cook (reviewed 23rd November 2017)

I made a halfish recipe of this to make Wild rice Braised with Mushroom Duxelles. Easy and good. I have frozen the extra as she suggested. Small confusion....
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Spicy Pinto Bean & Miso Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 19th November 2017)

My hubby loved this one. He wanted to know where I got the recipe and when I told him he said now that southern girl knows how to cook. I made the carnivore...
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Taco Quesalillas reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!: Simple, Scrumptious Recipes for Crazy Busy Lives (reviewed 19th November 2017)

We really enjoyed these made with corn tortillas and also make her pico de gallo from another recipe in the book as suggested.
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Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Living (reviewed 19th November 2017)

These collards were delicious and so easy. We get such lovely fresh collards this time of year I bought whole leaves and chopped my own instead of getting...
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Back-to-School Raspberry Granola Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 15th November 2017)

Terrific bar! Not only delicious but it holds together better than some other granola/crumb bar recipes. I took the melted butter a step further and...
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Comforting Cabbage, Onion and Farro Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 13th November 2017)

My first time cooking faro and a total success. This is a very simple, homey soup. Cabbage is braised with onion and garlic and rosemary until soft....
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Spanish Saffron Rice with Chicken, Chorizo & Peas reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 12th November 2017)

Basically Paella, without the seafood. It's very delicious (I probably would have given a four or five star rating), but we made one mistake that made...
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Cookie Hack reviewed by friederike

From: Sorted Food (reviewed 12th November 2017)

Disgusting, just plain awful! Way too many flavouring ingredients, and to make matters worse, they weren't even fully cooked!
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Banana Pecan Coffee Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day (reviewed 11th November 2017)

This was delicious and simple enough to throw together while still half asleep at 5:30 a.m. Took to a brunch and it disappeared quickly. Moist from the...
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Strawberry Sour Cream Streusel Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 11th November 2017)

This was simple to make and delicious! I, like other reviewers, was a little worried about the cake as it went into the oven, but it seems to even out...
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Carne Asado Kapampangan reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Mother's Philippine Recipes: Filipino Cookbook Recipes from Asian in America (reviewed 11th November 2017)

I cooked this during a Cook the Book with Jenni and Denise on Facebook. So happy I did it was delicious and I also won an autographed copy of this cookbook....
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Pull Apart French Dip Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 11th November 2017)

Quick and easy work night supper. Delicious too. I made half recipe for hubby, son and I and it was the perfect amount for the three of us. Will make again.
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Avocado-Tomatillo Taco Truck Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina (reviewed 11th November 2017)

Delicious on the Bean Stuffed Masa Cakes p68. Sure it will be great on others things as well.
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All Purpose Tomato Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina (reviewed 11th November 2017)

Easy to make and delicious to eat. Made it for the Bean stuffed masa cakes p 68. Reheats well.
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Latin Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina (reviewed 11th November 2017)

While hubby and I didn't enjoy the slaw by itself it was good on the Bean stuffed Masa Cakes p 68.
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Bean Stuffed Masa Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina (reviewed 11th November 2017)

Delicious I served these with the all purpose tomato sauce p 268, Latin Slaw p 41, and Avocado-Tomatillo Taco Truck Sauce p 270.
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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese with Goat Cheese and Fontina reviewed by southerncooker

From: Jenni Field's Pastry Chef Online (reviewed 11th November 2017)

Daughter requested this for her birthday supper. Delicious version of mac and cheese. Loved the combination of fontina and goat cheese. At first I though...
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Apple Brie Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Lemon Tree Dwelling (reviewed 11th November 2017)

Daughter requested this salad for part of her birthday supper this year. Both she and I loved it. Loaded with flavor and the dressing was delicious.
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Dad's Hearty Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 11th November 2017)

Loved this version of chili. Son and son-in-law as well as hubby enjoyed it but they like one we make a little better. I enjoyed the addition of corn and...
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Berbere Burnt Parsnips & Carrots reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 11th November 2017)

I ordered the Berbere spice from Amazon just so I could make this dish. So glad I did since grandson loved the parsnips cooked this way. Daughter, and...
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Death by Chocolate Cupcakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 11th November 2017)

I made these for my daughters birthday this year. She requested them but with Joy the Baker's Salted Peanut Butter frosting instead of the chocolate. These...
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Pita reviewed by kateq

From: Honey & Co.: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th November 2017)

This is a pretty standard pita recipe, with a little sugar, a nice glug of olive oil. The method is laid out with precision--I think this is actually...
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Preserved Lemon Slices reviewed by kateq

From: Honey & Co.: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th November 2017)

This is a simple shortcut to preserved lemon. Very thin slices of lemon are macerated in salt, then packed with their natural juice, some pepperoncini...
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Easy Moussaka reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 10th November 2017)

It's nice when done well, but it's definitely not easy (not in the meaning of 'not complex'), and it contains several mistakes. 1. Both the potatoes and...
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Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas with Tomatillo Salsa reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 7th November 2017)

Love these. If I have vegan friends over this is a favorite, using Daiya cheese both inside and on top of the enchiladas and cooking a little longer (since...
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Supremes de Volaille a la Milanaise (Chicken Breasts Rolled in Parmesan and Fresh Bread Crumbs) reviewed by hipcook

From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 7th November 2017)

Fun treatment for chicken. We didn't serve it with the brown butter sauce, but instead heated up a little tomato sauce and made an ersatz chicken parmigiana.
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Call Me Blondies reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 7th November 2017)

These were great, unfortunately I may have left them in about 5 minutes too long - next time no more than 25 minutes. They were a bit cake-y when I was...
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The Best Way To Cook Corn on The Cob reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 7th November 2017)

This is more of a technique than a recipe. I usually roast corn on the cob but since I was cooking for a crowd and my kitchen was already steamy this...
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Vegetable Curry reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, Vol. 2 (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (reviewed 6th November 2017)

Needs salt! In my effort to slow cook more, I've gone through this book (love this series) and choose this recipe but man...is it bland! Can't figure out...
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Genius Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 6th November 2017)

I needed a vegan recipe so this fit the bill - the fat is vegetable shortening and there is no milk. These are very similar to other tortillas I have...
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Fig and Blue Cheese Savouries reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 5th November 2017)

These were tasty! I made the dough rolled into a a log and placed in the freezer until needed. Once thawed for 15-25 minutes, slice, make a small well...
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Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Tilapia reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 3rd November 2017)

I made this for my son and I. My pieces of tilapia were small so I fixed us two each. He doesn't eat asparagus so I only made enough for me and just did...
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6-Minute Chocolate-Chip Oatmeal Cookie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious: 100 Super Easy, Super Fast Recipes (reviewed 3rd November 2017)

This recipe is for one and so delicious warm from the microwave. I used dark chocolate chips. Quick and easy when your craving a little something sweet.
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Fresh Ginger Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook (reviewed 31st October 2017)

Loved these! Crispy edges, chewy center, good spice flavor and the sugar coating gives a nice crunch. I followed this recipe exactly and was afraid the...
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Ginger Cilantro Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 31st October 2017)

Quite a good idea for a recipe, but not a sauce that is meant for a fresh pasta (which is the point of this book). I served it over soba noodles, which...
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Beef Barley Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Charlatan (reviewed 29th October 2017)

I made this one on the stove top and let it simmer most of the day. I added barley and let simmer till it was done. Then I turned it off and let it sit...
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Sourdough Apple Oat Pancakes with Aged Cheddar reviewed by jenncc

From: Bojon Gourmet (reviewed 29th October 2017)

Finally got around to making these and they were wonderful! Apple/cheddar is one of my favorite combo's along with sourdough and warm spices, they hit...
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Southern-ish Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 27th October 2017)

Son and I liked this one but hubby did not. I did omit the red bell pepper since son doesn't enjoy them. I used molasses instead of sorghum and romaine...
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Cream Biscuits reviewed by kalamansi

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 26th October 2017)

I love making these biscuits because I don't have to take out the pastry blender or food processor. The biscuits are very tender, and you have to be careful...
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James Beard's Pleasant Pasta reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 25th October 2017)

This really is such a pleasant dish and it's very easy. I do think it's better with half and half or milk rather than heavy cream. And if what is on...
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Triple Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts (reviewed 25th October 2017)

Wow, TRIPLE OATMEAL- rolled, flour and steel cut. I love oatmeal cookies and while I won't say I loved these three times as much, I did think they were...
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Brisee Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Little Flower Baking (reviewed 24th October 2017)

Great for sweet or savory. I used half for my favorite tomato tart (Oven Dried Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese and Black Olives) and half will be used for...
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Perfect Homemade Pita Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 24th October 2017)

The flavor of this pita is perfect, the dough was easy to work with, BUT I could not get mine to puff/form a pocket. Followed the directions exactly but...
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Beer Cheese & Mac reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 23rd October 2017)

Son, daughter and I enjoyed this one but we've had other mac and cheeses we've enjoyed a bit more. Still this was quiet good. Cheeses were smoked Gouda,...
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Brussels Sprout Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 23rd October 2017)

Daughter and I enjoyed this one. Loved the addition of dried tart cherries and pecans. I couldn't get the sprouts to shave on the box grater so I just...
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Cajun Hoecakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 23rd October 2017)

While this was good we all agreed we enjoy my version better. Not a big fan of sugar in cornbread and this did have some. Cajun seasoning interesting but...
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My Old Kentucky Home Fried Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 23rd October 2017)

Chicken is brined in bourbon, light brown sugar, salt, pepper, warm water and bay leaves. I omitted the bay leaves since we're not big fans of it's flavor....
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Life Changing Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: My New Roots (reviewed 22nd October 2017)

These crackers have been in on my to-do list forever! Finally, because of a craving for Trader Joe's Whole Grain Crisp Bread, I made them. These are...
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Get ahead chicken gravy reviewed by Barbara

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 22nd October 2017)

I saw Jamie make this on one of his Christmas specials years ago, and have made it ever since, with some tweaks. It really is a flavourful chicken/turkey...
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Chicken Pie reviewed by Barbara

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 22nd October 2017)

This is a recipe with 5 main ingredients--a concept I really like. Although this pie was tasty, it was somewhat one-dimensional in flavour. Perhaps not...
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Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 22nd October 2017)

Loved these cookies. The tart dried cherries along with the dark chocolate chips make for an amazing cookie combination. I used the option of plain Greek...
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Classic Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 22nd October 2017)

This is an excellent version of pimento cheese. I used Cabot extra sharp white cheddar and of course Dukes mayonnaise (which she recommends and is the...
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Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt with Pineapple Cooler reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 20th October 2017)

Daughter made both of these recipes for us and they were both good. She served the sandwiches on a cibatta bun. Didn't get a photo of the pineapple cooler...
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One Pan Healthy Chicken and Veggies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Chelsea's Messy Apron (reviewed 20th October 2017)

Daughter made this one for us and we loved it. Even the 1 yr old grandson enjoyed some of the things from this sheet pan supper.
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 20th October 2017)

Whole family loved this one. Son doesn't like shrimp very much and hubby feels the same about andouille sausage so hubby ate more shrimp and son ate more...
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Brown Butter Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 20th October 2017)

This is a very good banana bread to make ahead - it went from a 3 star recipe to a 4 star overnight as the flavors of the banana and brown butter became...
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Chili Colorado reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 17th October 2017)

Tender pieces of pork simmered in a deep, savory chili puree- this is a very rich, comforting, stew. I used boneless pork loin roast (did not trim the...
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Cookie Monster's Favorite Molasses Crackle Cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: Sesame Street Let's Cook! (reviewed 16th October 2017)

We made the large chewy option rather than the small crisp version and they turned out great.
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Zingerman’s Detroit-Style Pizza reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 15th October 2017)

This comes together quickly (verses other pizza recipes I have made). Technique is very good - I achieved the crispy edges and bottom with additional...
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Roasted Carrots With Harissa and Crème Fraîche reviewed by friederike

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 14th October 2017)

We didn't actually add any of the spices, we only used this recipe for parboiling and roasting carrots and parsnips as the spices wouldn't have worked...
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Sweet Potato and Apple Soup reviewed by amarie8

From: The School Year Survival Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Sanity-Saving Strategies for Every Family and Every Meal (Even Snacks) (reviewed 14th October 2017)

Recipes calls for two "medium" sweet potatoes. Considering the sweet potatoes in my area range from 0.5 to 3 pounds, that was a bit vague. The notes suggest...
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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos reviewed by amarie8

From: The School Year Survival Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Sanity-Saving Strategies for Every Family and Every Meal (Even Snacks) (reviewed 14th October 2017)

Texture was okay although a little "soft"; unfortunately there was very little flavour. I'm not a fan of spice so that's not what I was looking for; just...flavour....
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Lemon Cardamom Apple Cake reviewed by amarie8

From: The School Year Survival Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Sanity-Saving Strategies for Every Family and Every Meal (Even Snacks) (reviewed 14th October 2017)

Flavour and texture were great. Unfortunately, the batter overflowed the prescribed 11x7" pan, and took almost 3x as long to bake as suggested. I would...
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Balsamico-Linsen mit Lachs reviewed by friederike

From: Einfach Hausgemacht (reviewed 12th October 2017)

The idea is very nice, the execution - just awful! So many details are wrong with this recipe, nearly all of them a question of quantity and proportion. First...
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Salmon Steaks with Cucumber Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Tabasco Cookbook: 125 Years of America's Favorite Pepper Sauce (reviewed 11th October 2017)

There being only salmon for one at the store today, I made this with some nice little tuna steaks. It was quite good, but at table we found the tabasco...
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Orange and Almond Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Everything Tastes Better Outdoors (Wings Great Cookbooks) (reviewed 11th October 2017)

love this cake. And for those who need to avoid gluten, it's a gift. I butter the pan and then dust it with rice flour, so as to maintain the gluten free...
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Roasted Eggplant Spread reviewed by kateq

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 10th October 2017)

This very simple spread is made up of an eggplant, roasted until it is totally soft, scraped into a food processor with colatura, vinegar, some peperoncini...
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Chicken Breast with Pancetta Cream and Peas reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 10th October 2017)

This is quite simple, but very tasty. I used lardons natures instead of pancetta. I thought some sliced mushrooms might have been a good addition; Ed thought...
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Pain au Lait Pullman reviewed by jenncc

From: The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook: Artisanal Baking from Around the World (reviewed 9th October 2017)

Loved this buttery sandwich loaf! I halved this recipe and used my 9 inch pullman pan (without lid). It rose beautifully, the dough was very easy to...
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Claudia Roden's Orange and Almond Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Two Kitchens: Family Recipes from Sicily and Rome (reviewed 9th October 2017)

A lovely cake with the added bonus of being naturally gluten free. While it takes a bit of time (mostly inactive) it is quite easy to make. I dust my...
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