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A Half-Dozen Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jennccFrom: Comfort and Joy: Cooking for Two (reviewed 13th March 2017)These were simple, had a nice rise in the oven and tasted pretty good. I felt there may have been a tiny bit too much baking soda - I got a little taste... | |
Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 12th March 2017)This is the least favorite recipe I've tried so far from Deep Run Roots. Having said that I still enjoyed this dish, but hubby and son didn't like it at... | |
Stewed Tomatoes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 12th March 2017)I could eat this by its self and I did eat a small bowl which still warm. I made this so I can make the Stewed Tomatoes with Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips... | |
Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Cucumber and Charred Onion Relish reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 12th March 2017)Son and I loved this one. He didn't eat much of the cucumber relish though. I thought it went great with the steak. I used and English Cucumber. Instead... | |
Tonnarelli ai Gamberi e Funghi reviewed by kaye16From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 11th March 2017)Nice pasta dish with a surprising (to me) combination of ingredients: mushrooms (dried and fresh), tomatoes, shrimp, and cream.
Used store-bought fresh... | |
Stir-Fried Green Cabbage with Fennel Seeds reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 10th March 2017)Have made this several times; surprised I haven't reviewed it before.
A nice Indian side dish, and a change from the usual browny/yellowy monotone. Slicing... | |
Lamb Stewed in Coconut Milk reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 10th March 2017)Delicious, as usual for this book.
- Pressure cooker.
- Even with that I don't think this would qualify as "quick". Maybe I was doing too much multi-processing,... | |
Peach Cobbler with Candied Almonds reviewed by jennccFrom: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 9th March 2017)This review is for the candied almonds only. These were tasty once I got the recipe right! In my edition of the cookbook it does not tell me to add any... | |
Rancho Flour Tortillas reviewed by jennccFrom: California Rancho Cooking: Mexican and Californian Recipes (reviewed 9th March 2017)These were an excellent vessel for out grilled fajitas with cabbage and jalapeno slaw. I halved this recipe using 1 heaping Tablespoon lard for a total... | |
Crispy Tofu reviewed by jennccFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 6th March 2017)This is more of a technique than a recipe, but it is the best method I have tried for getting tofu this crispy. I added some dry seasoning just before... | |
Blueberry BBQ Chicken reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 6th March 2017)I wasn't sure about blueberry sauce on chicken but this was amazing. Daughter, son in law and I loved, son thought ok and hubby doesn't eat chicken. I'd... | |
Grits and Greens with Hot Sauce and Pork Rinds reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 6th March 2017)While daughter and I loved this one, hubby didn't care much for it and son said he loved the grits and he loves collards which I used instead of turnip... | |
Braised Pork Chops with Cranberies reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great American Cooks (reviewed 6th March 2017)The recipe as written looks like a cool way to whip up just enough cranberry sauce to coat a couple of pork chops. However, my wife believes in making... | |
Four-Spice Ginger Cookies reviewed by jennccFrom: Sweet Sugar, Sultry Spice: Exotic Flavors to Wake Up Your Baking (reviewed 6th March 2017)This is a wonderful cookie full of warm, spices and complex flavors. The author claims the secret ingredient is white pepper but I believe that the double... | |
Homemade Chai reviewed by jennccFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 5th March 2017)This was perfect with a few modifications lifted from other epicurious reviewers. I added almost double the spices (only because I like a spicier chai),... | |
Crispy Ginger Rice with Leeks Shiitakes and a Fried Egg reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 5th March 2017)Wow I loved this. I did have to make a few subs for what I had on hand. Instead of leeks I used the white part of some green onions plus a little more... | |
Tuscan baked chicken with beans reviewed by KestrelFrom: Cooking Light (reviewed 4th March 2017)Excellent recipe! Very easy and adaptable. Beans are delicious. Can use cooked dried beans in place of canned. I recommend this highly! | |
Cinnamon Pecans reviewed by jennccFrom: Nuts in the Kitchen: More Than 100 Recipes for Every Taste and Occasion (reviewed 4th March 2017)I can't say these blew my mind, but they were strangely addictive! Not too sweet or salty, these made a perfect topping for ice cream. I made half a... | |
Sarah Kiefer's Chocolate Sugar Cookies reviewed by kateqFrom: Seven Spoons (reviewed 4th March 2017)A confession--I skip the cocoa powder and use all ap flour. Result: a really good sugar cookie which get snapped up almost before they cool. I get 11... | |
Korean Style Pork and Rice reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Cooking Light (reviewed 4th March 2017)Hubby son and I all agreed this one was delicious. Quick and easy week night supper. I did omit the cilantro since hubby and son don't enjoy it. | |
Rotochick Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 4th March 2017)This chicken noodle soup was very good. Quick and tasty. Uses rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies and chicken broth. I served it with buttered crackers as... | |
Oregon Hazelnut Cheesecake reviewed by kateqFrom: The Oregonian/Oregon Live (reviewed 3rd March 2017)Not only is this delicious, but it is the easiest cheesecake I've ever made. We put together exactly as directed and it came out of the oven perfect--no... | |
Chicken with potatoes, prunes and pomegranate molasses reviewed by kateqFrom: Ottolenghi (reviewed 3rd March 2017)Very simple to make--though a fair bit of chopping. Used legs, wings and breasts (breasts bond and skinned) in place of the 8 eggs called for in the recipe.... | |
Scallops in Double Pepper Sauce reviewed by kaye16From: The Tabasco Cookbook: 125 Years of America's Favorite Pepper Sauce (reviewed 2nd March 2017)Surprisingly good.
Our only criticism was that there wasn't enough Tabasco. Think the amount should be doubled (so a half recipe uses what's printed).
The... | |
Oatmeal Chewies reviewed by jennccFrom: Dessert For Two (reviewed 1st March 2017)These maybe a 5 star cookie that I slightly over baked?? I was hoping for a bit more chew. The author processes the oats slightly before adding them... | |
Chiang Mai Pork Patties reviewed by jennccFrom: Cooking Light Global Kitchen: The World's Most Delicious Food Made Easy (reviewed 1st March 2017)These were very flavorful and simple to throw together. I did not add the pork to the processor but massaged the processed aromatics and spices into the... | |
Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by jennccFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 1st March 2017)This pie crust is tasty (a nice tang from the cream cheese), and flaky. It seemed very dry so I did add a couple tablespoons more ice water and went ahead... | |
Blender quiche reviewed by KestrelFrom: Food.com (reviewed 28th February 2017)This is a great recipe. See the comments on the web page for many adaptations of this recipe. I use a good quality cheddar, and make my own baking mix... | |
Chicken Tinga Tacos reviewed by jennccFrom: My Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2017)This was a quick and tasty way to use up some left over roast chicken. I did add a scant tablespoon apple cider vinegar to balance out the flavors. | |
Pork in Adobo reviewed by jennccFrom: Truly Mexican: Essential Recipes and Techniques for Authentic Mexican Cooking (reviewed 27th February 2017)This was excellent and got better as it sat. I chose to cook the pork in the Basic Ancho Adobo (p. 126). I cooked the pork covered in a 350 degree oven... | |
The Saturday White Bread reviewed by jennccFrom: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 27th February 2017)This dough comes together quickly and, considering the relatively short fermentation, it has very good flavor. I did use 10 percent whole wheat flour.... | |
Salted Honey Caramel Popcorn reviewed by jennccFrom: Always Order Dessert (reviewed 27th February 2017)This was delicious! I cut both the honey and sugar by (a generous) half and it was plenty sticky /sweet. The flaked salt made it addictive! | |
Roasted Sweet Potato Wraps with Caramelized Onions and Pesto reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 27th February 2017)Made these for mine and daughters lunches one week. I took mine to work and she ate hers while taken care of her little one at home. We both thought they... | |
Taco quesadillas reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 27th February 2017)Saw the Pioneer woman make these on her show recently and they looked amazing. I made them for my family and we all loved them. Will be making again. It'... | |
Frito Pie Bar reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 27th February 2017)I made John's Chili on this page for the Frito Pie Bar. The chili was great in the Frito pies. It was a little on the thin side and we like our chili really... | |
Aioli reviewed by kateqFrom: Provence: the Beautiful Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2017)This is another recipe that makes me grateful to Richard Olney. He lays out techniques in just enough specificity so that one can make it without feeling... | |
Persllade reviewed by kateqFrom: Provence: the Beautiful Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2017)This is one of those deceptively simple recipes. Chopped parsley and garlic with a little lemon --- but make it in a mini processor and it's a gummy mess.... | |
Tomates a la Provencale (Provencal Tomatoes) reviewed by kateqFrom: Provence: the Beautiful Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2017)Another classic--Fabulous with the beautiful tomatoes of summer, but really quite wonderful with plum tomates or even cherry/grape tomatoes the rest of... | |
Mussels a la Mariniere reviewed by kateqFrom: Provence: the Beautiful Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2017)The classic bistro mussel preparation--so easy and delicious. It's also the beginning of more complex dishes, but I'm not sure that I don't like these... | |
Curried Fried Rice reviewed by kaye16From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 23rd February 2017)We liked this a lot. Very easy and versatile.
- I made a whole recipe (should serve 4); we ate it all. Admittedly it might have served 3, but 4 as a main... | |
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Spinach & Peas reviewed by jennccFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 21st February 2017)This was a wonderful quick and easy meal. I used fresh peas from the garden and gluten free pasta. Enjoyed the zesty lemony flavor along side the kick... | |
My Favorite Simple Roast Chicken (Mon Poulet Roti) reviewed by kateqFrom: Bouchon (reviewed 20th February 2017)I made this again last night--the simplest and most delicious roast chicken there is. I was fortunate to have a lovely local farm-raised organic chicken.... | |
Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca reviewed by kaye16From: Cooking Light (reviewed 19th February 2017)Really quick, and very yummy. | |
Lemon Mango Margarita reviewed by BethNHFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2017)A slushie for adults. We made 1/2 recipe and it filled two large margarita glasses so I can't imagine that a full recipe is 2 servings. This was delicious!... | |
Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 19th February 2017)Asparagus coated in parmesan and panko roasted in the oven. Delightful! The recipe instructs one to poke holes in the asparagus, sprinkle with salt,... | |
Spiced Swordfish with Avocado-Grapefruit Salsa reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 19th February 2017)Fresh swordfish needs so little to make it wonderful. This recipe has just a tiny bit of spice from chili powder and cayenne. We grilled it instead of... | |
Lamb with Cardamom reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2017)Extra yummy. And easy.
Pressure cooker.
Serves 6, she says. I think it would be a stretch to serve 4 if there were some side dishes. Two of us managed... | |
M'Smen reviewed by jennccFrom: The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook: Artisanal Baking from Around the World (reviewed 15th February 2017)Wonderful, buttery flatbread! This made me forget all about pita and naan! Granted this is a different animal all together, but was used where I would... | |
Peanut Butter Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes reviewed by jennccFrom: Baking for Two: The Small-Batch Baking Cookbook for Sweet and Savory Treats (reviewed 15th February 2017)These were tasty - rich peanut butter flavor - but the chocolate chips didn't melt into the promised "molten chocolate" center. Surprise - Peanut Butter... | |
Broccoli Cheese Casserole reviewed by aj12754From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 15th February 2017)Very nice; more of a soufflé-like texture, slightly lighter than a quiche. I use one slice more bacon than the recipe called for, and half a chopped... | |
White Loaves reviewed by kateqFrom: Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers (reviewed 14th February 2017)This is excellent white bread. When I want perfect toast this is it. This is also wonderful for a classic French toast, or my newest craze, French toast... | |
Arepas reviewed by jennccFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 14th February 2017)Good basic Arepa recipe. My pan may have been too hot since the outside looked done (charred in spots) but they did not get fully cooked in the middle... | |
Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub reviewed by jennccFrom: Food.com (reviewed 13th February 2017)This was very good if you know what you're in for - as warned in the head note, it is HOT! I enjoy spicy food, but I did need to tone this done a bit.... | |
Caribbean Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Salsa reviewed by jennccFrom: My Recipes (reviewed 13th February 2017)This was a great recipe hitting all the notes I crave - spicy, tangy, sweet and savory. The Pineapple salsa was great and I made my own Caribbean/Jerk... | |
Lemon Cream reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Very good.
Dried pasta would be better.
Would be a good sauce for pasta served with seafood. | |
Cilantro Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Really yummy. | |
Broccoli Pesto reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Good idea.
Very hot as written (and we like it hot). The measurements given for crushed red pepper or cayenne should probably be halved.
Probably better... | |
Cajun Shrimp reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Good stuff. Used "large" frozen cooed shrimp. (Could also use chicken or turkey.) | |
Greek Shrimp reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)We liked this. I noted that bigger shrimp would be better than smaller ones. (I used frozen cooked shrimp; the small ones tend to be pretty tiny; "big"... | |
Red Pepper Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Good.
Better to stop at 5 for rolling, since pepper flakes tend to make holes when rolled to 6. | |
Lemon Chive Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Used frozen chives.
Easy to handle on 5; might try 6.
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Lemon Oregano Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Used oregano powder instead of dried oregano.
Nice, but not very lemony or oregano-y.
(Most flavored pastas lose much of flavor while being boiled.)
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Buttermilk Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 12th February 2017)Good. Easy to handle. Needed the full 1/3cup of buttermilk. | |
Spicy Ful Mudammas (Fava Beans) With Olive Oil and Chili Recipe reviewed by jennccFrom: Serious Eats (reviewed 10th February 2017)This is hearty comfort food with a nice kick of spice and acid. A versatile dish that can be a side or main, breakfast or lunch, served as a stew or as... | |
Grilled Cauliflower with Tomato, Dill and Capers reviewed by jennccFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2017)I have had this as written and loved it - 5 stars. That said, I recently made this with green olives instead of capers, replaced half the cider vinegar... | |
Falafel reviewed by jennccFrom: Falafel for Breakfast: Modern Middle Eastern Recipes for the Shared Table from Kepos Street Food (reviewed 10th February 2017)These were wonderful with a couple tweaks. First of all this recipe omitted salt - I use 1 teaspoon in my usual recipe so that is what I added to this.... | |
Scarborough Tomato Sauce reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 8th February 2017)Think parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
A tasty sauce, with somewhat odd directions. The headnote says: "For a low fat version, sauté the onions in... | |
Mustard Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 8th February 2017)Maybe my flour was especially dry today. I used the optional teaspoon of olive oil and still needed to add a second egg to make a dough that could be kneaded.... | |
Spanish Pardina Lentil and Chorizo Stew reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th February 2017)This was a big hit with my family, although I used my standard pantry lentils rather than searching out the ones called for in the recipe. The better the... | |
Our Favorite Sour Cream Coffee Cake reviewed by jennccFrom: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 2nd February 2017)Super tender and moist cake. This is not the large crumb topping of my favorite coffee cakes but this cinnamony version did not disappoint. I added a... | |
Chocolate Chip Cappuccino Muffins reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Ultimate Muffin Book: More Than 600 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Muffins (reviewed 1st February 2017) A 2 hour delay due to snow meant I had time to bake muffins for my son before he headed off to school. I took a quick look through this new to me book... | |
Caramelized Cabbage & Pasta reviewed by kaye16From: The Book of Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 29th January 2017)So so. I made a half recipe. The amount of pasta was way too small. The one cup for a full recipe might should have been two cups. One half cup for a half... | |
Oven Fried Chicken with A Corn Flake Crust reviewed by jennccFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 27th January 2017)This is simple, delicious and less mess than oil fried chicken. Came together quickly, but I believe adding spices to the mix helped the flavor greatly.... | |
Farro with Mushrooms and Bacon reviewed by jennccFrom: David Lebovitz (reviewed 25th January 2017)This is a delicious, hearty grain salad, perfect for a cold winter night. The mushroom broth from the dried porcini's is a umami bomb - don't skip it.... | |
Swedish Visiting Cake reviewed by aj12754From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 24th January 2017)Easy, rich, dense. Nice with a cup of tea in the late afternoon. | |
East 62nd Street Lemon Cake reviewed by kateqFrom: Cakes (Maida Heatter's Classic Library) (reviewed 23rd January 2017)I first made this cake over forty years ago when it was featured in the Sunday Times. It's a total classic, as good today as it was then. When made in... | |
Chocolate Banana Bread reviewed by kateqFrom: Chickpea Flour Does It All: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian Recipes for Every Taste and Season (reviewed 23rd January 2017)The fact that this bread is gluten free is almost irrelevant. The combination of almond and chickpea flours makes for a bread with great texture and flavor--to... | |
Skillet Pasta Quattro Formaggi reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 23rd January 2017)Very easy to make, but I'd reduce the water from 4 cups to 3 cups. The sauce turned out a bit watery. I added some cooked shrimp for protein,and next time... | |
Pork Stew with Winter Vegetables reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 23rd January 2017)Classic winter comfort food with all the usual suspects present, but built around pork rather than beef or chicken. I'll admit to some concerns about... | |
Grillades and Gravy reviewed by hipcookFrom: Grits (Short Stack) (reviewed 22nd January 2017)I wanted to like this more than I did. At the end of the day, it was a pretty fair Swiss steak or even something like a pot roast. There wasn't enough... | |
Austin-Style Grits Migas reviewed by hipcookFrom: Grits (Short Stack) (reviewed 22nd January 2017)I didn't actually make the migas as directed, but the grits cakes which stand in for the tortilla chips are a big winner. (In a nutshell, cooked grits... | |
Ravioli with Gorgonzola and Sage Cream reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Pressure Cooker Cookbook Ever (reviewed 19th January 2017)This was quite good and easy to assemble. (I used bacon, Ricotta, and mozzarella ravioli.) Not sure that the recipe couldn't be done just as well without... | |
Chicken with Leeks and Mustard Cream Sauce reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Pressure Cooker Cookbook Ever (reviewed 18th January 2017)I did a half recipe with four thighs standing in for half a chicken. Good tastes, easy to assemble. Could easily be done on the stovetop. | |
Tuna Steaks with Sweet/Sour Onion Relish reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Pressure Cooker Cookbook Ever (reviewed 18th January 2017)The relish/sauce for the tuna was really tasty, the sweet of the cooked onions, bell peppers, and balsamic vinegar came together very nicely. But ...
The... | |
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef reviewed by kaye16From: The Recipe Critic (reviewed 17th January 2017)No clue what makes this Mongolian. But it is good.
Easy to assemble.
Used about half the sugar, and only about 1/2cup soy sauce, making up difference... | |
Shrimp & Chive Dumplings reviewed by hirsheysFrom: Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes (reviewed 14th January 2017)Yummy! | |
Spinach and Mustard Greens with Cheese (Saag Paneer) reviewed by hirsheysFrom: 660 Curries (reviewed 14th January 2017)This was very good. I used kale instead of mustard greens (what I had) and normal garam masala. (I'm sure it would Iyer's garam masalas.) Like the other... | |
Classic Tomato Sauce reviewed by hirsheysFrom: The Meatball Shop Cookbook (reviewed 14th January 2017)Really good. Very classic taste and a great match with the classic beef meatballs in this book.
Note: I used an immersion blender to smooth the sauce... | |
Classic Beef Meatballs reviewed by hirsheysFrom: The Meatball Shop Cookbook (reviewed 14th January 2017)Delicious, moist meatballs, match well with the tomato sauce in the book. Because of the slightly sausage-y, fennel taste, I think these are particularly... | |
Meatballs Stroganoff reviewed by hirsheysFrom: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 14th January 2017)I made these pretty much as they were in the book and thought they were good, but not brilliant. | |
Marie-Helene's Apple Cake reviewed by jennccFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 10th January 2017)Apples with a little cake - I loved it. It was a lovely golden color with a very moist crumb - almost like bread pudding. I used a variety of apples... | |
Trung Chien Voi Cua (Crab Omelette) reviewed by kaye16From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2017)Serves 2, I think, an omelette with 4 eggs.
Oops, I thought there was a can of crab in the pantry, but there wasn't, so I used a can of (water-packed)... | |
Thai Cucumber Salad reviewed by kaye16From: Asian Ingredients: A Guide to the Foodstuffs of China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam (reviewed 9th January 2017)Very good salad. A half recipe generously served two because we made an effort to finish it rather than have leftovers, so 6-8 for a full recipe is probably... | |
Pan-Fried Cod in a Citrus and Basil Butter Sauce reviewed by friederikeFrom: Foodness Gracious (reviewed 7th January 2017)Hard to rate this one. I really enjoyed the sauce, although we used only one orange instead of all three, and even that was way too strong for the cod.... | |
Vanilla-Pear Muffins reviewed by kateqFrom: The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Muffins (Williams-Sonoma Collection (New York, N.Y.).) (reviewed 6th January 2017)Excellent muffin--not overly sweet, lots of fruit and the fruit flavor shines. Happily my pears were just right, firm but really sweet. | |
Risotto with Porcini reviewed by kaye16From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 6th January 2017)A very nice risotto. And fast because of the pressure cooker. The first bit of the cooking is the same as a regular risotto, but once you've added the... | |
Buckwheat Crepes reviewed by jennccFrom: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 6th January 2017)Very good recipe for 100 percent buckwheat crepes. Terrific with sautéed mushrooms or gruyere and ham. These came together easily and held up to the... | |
Garlic Lemon Chicken reviewed by kaye16From: The Best Pressure Cooker Cookbook Ever (reviewed 5th January 2017)Very tasty and easy. This book suggests cooking chicken at the lower pressure if you have a choice. This is the first time I've used a pressure cooker... | |
Leeks Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 5th January 2017)This was really good for a minimal amount of work. I served it as a starter. The leeks did not marinate ovenight, but they were still good.
Tying the... | |
Buttermilk White Cake reviewed by jennccFrom: Cake Central (reviewed 4th January 2017)Moist and delicious, this cake is very versatile. I added a couple tablespoons of lemon juice (instead of extract) and the almond extract and it was very... |