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Spicy Peanut Chicken Wraps reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 10th June 2013)

Easy, tasty
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Calzone (or Pizza) Dough reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

Rye flour is the secret to this recipe. The ratio is 1 part rye to 7 parts all-purpose, and amazingly enough, that small amount of rye makes a difference. The...
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Rhubarb-Ginger Compote reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th June 2013)

We're not a family that's used to eating compotes or fruit sauces with our meals. (That's right, no applesauce with our ham.) But this was a nice complement...
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Alice Water's Baked Goat Cheese with Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I’ve missed this dish! It’s been over 25 years since my husband and I enjoyed a variation of it in a rather chichi restaurant, never thinking it would...
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A Mint and Raspberry Sugar for Strawberries reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I really liked this idea of adding minted pink raspberry sugar to fresh strawberries and the flavour was lovely (as I made it) but I’ve concluded from...
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Jalapeno Corn-Bread Muffins reviewed by donnakay

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th June 2013)

I baked this in an 8x8 pan rather than muffin cups but it came out quite good with an additional ten minutes in the oven. The batter is very thick and...
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Middle Eastern Lentils with Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 12th June 2013)

Pasta and lentils make a nice dinner! A half recipe served two generously. This is easy to make, but maybe a bit long for a weeknight since the lentils...
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Cheesy Garlic Bread reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Country Cookbook: Regional and Heirloom Favorites Tested and Reimagined for Today's Home Cooks (reviewed 13th June 2013)

A low calorie bread this is not but who would expect cheesy garlic bread to be anything but decadent. Italian bread is slice horizontally and spread with...
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No-Knead Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th June 2013)

I can’t believe I haven’t made this recipe before now. I bake yeast bread on a regular basis but find the artisanal types with their starters, pre-ferments...
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Rhubarb Ice Cream with a Caramel Swirl reviewed by friederike

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 14th June 2013)

I agree that it's really nice, the flavours combine very well, but it not yet really perfect (or our execution was flawed). I agree with QueezleSister...
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Bok Choy with Fresh Shiitake reviewed by Zosia

From: Every Grain Of Rice (reviewed 14th June 2013)

The greens and mushrooms made a great combination of flavours which was further enhanced by garlic and ginger. This quick side dish that involved first...
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Egg-Fried Rice reviewed by Zosia

From: Every Grain Of Rice (reviewed 14th June 2013)

This dish is a great way to revitalize leftover rice. I used cooked brown basmati rice which worked perfectly. It was quick to prepare and very tasty...
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Banana Maple Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Chocolate Hazelnut Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Ginger Date Muffins with Caramel Sauce reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Marmalade Almond Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Blueberry Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th June 2013)

Sauerkraut soup reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 15th June 2013)

The children were watching la soupe aux choux, and so they wanted to eat cabbage soup. I still had a package of sauerkraut somewhere, so I made this. As...
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Roasted Spiced Cauliflower With Almonds reviewed by wester

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 16th June 2013)

Roasted cauliflower is always good, but this recipe didn't add that much extra. I served it with a sauce of yogurt and herbs (dill, tarragon, and a squeeze...
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Saucy Fish Tacos reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 17th June 2013)

An interesting take on fish tacos: grilled fish, grilled peaches, roasted red peppers, cabbage, and a cilantro/poblano/pistachio sauce. These were very...
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Quick-braised chicken with Moroccan spices, lemon, and olives reviewed by wester

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 17th June 2013)

This was really good and quite simple. At first it looked like it was just going to be a curried chicken but the lemon made it special. I don't think the...
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Eggs in Hell reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th June 2013)

This was quiet good but I'd like a bit more chili flakes since I enjoy spicy. This was delicious with sourdough bread toasts. Loved to dip it in the tomatoey...
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Master Pierogi Recipe reviewed by Zosia

From: From a Polish Country House Kitchen: 90 Recipes for the Ultimate Comfort Food (reviewed 21st June 2013)

This recipe is so close to my mother’s, I knew it would turn out well: it produces a smooth and silky, easy-to-roll dough that cooks up into a delicate...
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Mint Julep Panna Cotta reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

Light and refreshing, and easy to boot. The milk and mint flavor suggests a faint drizzle of chocolate sauce. Ours were silky almost to the point of lacking...
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Luscious Cheesecake reviewed by innocentfront

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 22nd June 2013)

Easy to make and delicious. Very soft interior, not dry/solid like a "New York style cheesecake."
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Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing reviewed by skdouglass

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Confession time: for years I have struggled to make an acceptable vinaigrette. Pancakes too, but that's a tale for another time. This is a perfectly acceptable...
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Six-Onion Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

I love alliums so couldn't resist this. I had to make a half-quantity as there wasn't room even in my biggest pan for the full amount of leeks. Result...
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Green Pea and Ham Soup reviewed by kateq

From: A Girl and Her Pig: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

I really love this soup--and I love the ham stock. I also love that there is enough ham stock left over to freeze and save for another batch of soup....
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Sausage Meat Cutlets reviewed by Sovay

From: Off the Beeton Track (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

A good way to expand one sausage into a full meal. I made a single oval cutlet using 70g of sausage meat and 100g of cooked lentils; it came out a little...
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Vermicelli alla Siciliana reviewed by Sovay

From: Pasta for Pleasure (A Fontana Original) (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Includes four of my favourite things (aubergines, anchovies, capers and olives) so could hardly go wrong. The vermicelli didn't seem the best match for...
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Soupe aux choux reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Food (Coronet Books) (reviewed 23rd June 2013)

Peasant food, simple and good. I did not add any extra salt - the stock and the bacon provided plenty of salt. I left out the potato - those who wanted...
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Delicious Pan-Grilled Halibut (or Swordfish or Salmon) reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Really good, really easy. I used swordfish, but it could be any thickish piece of fish.
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Potatoes with Cumin and Mustard Seeds reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

A very good way to do potatoes as a side; doesn't need to be an Indian meal. If you have cold boiled potatoes in the fridge, you're ahead of the game...
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Karhai Broccoli reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 26th June 2013)

A good variation on steam/sautéed broccoli. Could be served with any meal. Easy. Maybe I make my broccoli bits too big, but I always find it has to cook...
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Stir-Fried Cauliflower | Bong Cai Xao reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th June 2013)

Another variation on the fried cauliflower theme. Simple, tasty. The fish sauce added a nice extra kick. I was out of cilantro so I subbed mint per the...
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Bean Curd with Mushrooms reviewed by jenncc

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 26th June 2013)

The individual components of this recipe were tasty and although the sauce had good flavor it was a little too thick and gummy for me (too much cornstarch?)....
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Pasta with Vodka reviewed by BethNH

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 27th June 2013)

Very simple week night meal. My youngest son requested pasta for dinner after summer running. My oldest doesn't really care for tomato sauce and I didn't...
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Vegetarian Pho reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 28th June 2013)

Peach and Sour Cream Pancakes reviewed by lkloda

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th June 2013)

Overnight home-cured bacon chops reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 29th June 2013)

I liked the look of this as I haven't been able to find a local source of free-range bacon chops. I shall definitely be making my own from now on. The...
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Cranachan reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Really simple but delicious (combining my favourite grain with my favourite fruit). I don't like whisky much so made Cranachan a la Normande by substituting...
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Fig Chutney reviewed by lkloda

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 29th June 2013)

Classic Baked Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 30th June 2013)

A very simple recipe, but the result was great, moist chicken meat with a very crisp skin. We didn't do the gravy as the chicken had produced a lot of...
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Grilled Tuna with Fresh Herbs and Sesame Seeds reviewed by aj12754

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 30th June 2013)

An excellent weeknight meal, summer or winter (if you have a cast iron grill pan). Lots of flavor and very healthy.
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Pistachio Crusted Cod Fillets reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Another quick and easy week-night meal for fish-lovers. The pistachio crust would be delicious on any whitefish -- we used tilapia. Recipe can also be...
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Bill's Rona oatcakes reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Really pleased with these - they were simple to make and came out well. I made them without the optional added seeds but plan to try the seeded version....
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Caramelised Garlic, Leek and Bacon Kuku reviewed by Sovay

From: Onions without Tears: Cooking with Onions, Leeks, Garlic and Chives (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Excellent - I've taken off one star only because the leeks lose a bit of flavour from being boiled. Leftover Smothered Leeks from Sophie Grigson's Vegetable...
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Garlic, Red Pepper & Onion Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Onions without Tears: Cooking with Onions, Leeks, Garlic and Chives (reviewed 30th June 2013)

Healthy and delicious though a bit fiddly to make - peeling peppers that have been roasted to complete limpness is a bit faffy and I didn't want to do...
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Mexican Rice reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 30th June 2013)

A very nice Mexican rice dish which bakes in the oven while you cook dinner. I made a few modifications - substituting canned plum tomatoes for fresh...
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Chickpeas with a Spicy Tomato Sauce (Chana Masala) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 1st July 2013)

Love the flavor of this. It's a big hit at dinner parties. It's also easy to cook in combination with other dishes (doesn't require a lot of babysitting)...
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Herbed Fava Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: 28 Cooks (reviewed 1st July 2013)

A super salad of favas, simple to make once you've dealt with the favas. The fennel seeds were a perfect complement for the beans. There is a bit too much...
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Skillet Kielbasa Macaroni and Cheeses reviewed by BethNH

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 1st July 2013)

It's too hot to use the oven and too rainy to grill outside. This mac and cheese is made entirely in one skillet. First, sliced kielbasa is browned and...
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Spinach and Cheese with Tomatoes (Sag Paneer) reviewed by kathleen440

From: From Mom With Love . . .: A Complete Guide to Indian Cooking and Entertaining (reviewed 1st July 2013)

I really liked this version - easy and healthy, with a smooth texture. Next time I'll probably add a few ounces of mustard greens or chard.
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Stewed Beef with PIckling Spices (Achar Gosht) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 1st July 2013)

Yum. The beef wasn't as soft as I would have liked, so I'd up the braising time to 1.5-2 hours. Otherwise, I loved it.
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Creamy Chicken with Kashmiri Chiles and Fennel (Kashmiri Mirchi Waale Murghi) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 1st July 2013)

Yum. I used half and half in place of the cream, as I do with pretty much every recipe in this book, and it was still yummy.
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Green Pancakes with Lime Butter reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 2nd July 2013)

Very nice savoury pancakes well suited to breakfast/brunch or as a side at a larger meal. I used Swiss chard instead of spinach, and a blender to make...
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White Loaf with Honey, Butter and Pecans reviewed by Zosia

From: Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook (reviewed 2nd July 2013)

This felt like a cheater’s sticky bun…it certainly was an easy way to make a quick treat with ingredients I had on hand. A blend of butter, honey...
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Weeknight Curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 2nd July 2013)

A nice bright dish, with zucchini, asparagus, and cauliflower cooked to crunchy perfection. The veggies are sautéed in coconut oil (which in our current...
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Rice Pudding Pops reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 3rd July 2013)

Imagine the end of a summer meal in the south. You want just a little something for dessert, something comforting, reminding you of home, but nothing too...
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Vanilla Slice reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 4th July 2013)

A classic Australasian 'mille-feuille' consisting of fresh vanilla cream custard set between two layers of cooked puff pastry. This recipe requires a little...
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Classic Baked Cheesecake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 4th July 2013)

Filling can easily be made with a food processor. Cheesecake takes approximately 70 minutes to bake. Serve cooled, cut into wedges with thick (double)...
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Espresso Cakes reviewed by digifish_books

From: Modern Classics: Book 2 (reviewed 4th July 2013)

Makes 10 small cakes - hazelnut/coffee-flavoured cakes topped with a chocolate glaze (which can also be used as a rich chocolate sauce with other desserts). Recipe...
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All American Pancakes reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Country Cookbook: Regional and Heirloom Favorites Tested and Reimagined for Today's Home Cooks (reviewed 4th July 2013)

Best pancakes that I've made so far. Pretty ironic that I found this particular recipe on the 4th of July - All American Pancakes. They were made with...
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Soy Ginger Lime Grilled Turkey Tenderloins reviewed by BethNH

From: Simply Scratch (reviewed 4th July 2013)

This is a simple but delicious marinade which we used on some lovely turkey tenderloins. The marinade is made in a blender or small food processor and...
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Basil Vinaigrette reviewed by Catbatty

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2013)

The is Rebar's most popular house dressing. The dominating taste is basil but is enhanced by the taste of mustard and honey and garlic. YUM! We used it...
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Peanut butter hummus reviewed by digifish_books

From: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 5th July 2013)

Not being a fan of raw garlic, and not having any roasted garlic on hand I added a little onion powder to the mixture and was pleased with the result....
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Tomatillo Cheese Grits reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2013)

Creamy, tangy and spicy, these grits really satisfy. The servings seem to me a bit off since I halved the recipe (which states 6 servings) and had at...
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Four-Bean Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 6th July 2013)

Easy and delicious! Perfect for a hot summer dinner, this salad calls for canned beans and cupboard ingredients, yet it packs a big flavor punch. The...
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Pork-and-Toasted-Rice-Powder Spring Rolls reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 6th July 2013)

We prepared these spring rolls for a 4th of July pool party. I did not plan ahead, and so didn't have several ingredients (dried pork skin, rice powder,...
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Thai chicken and eggplant salad with Thai and opal basils reviewed by wester

From: Basil (reviewed 6th July 2013)

Excellent combination of flavors. The cooking time given was much too short, I needed 15 minutes. I also used much less fish sauce. I subbed red bell...
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Better Than A-1 Marinade reviewed by BethNH

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 6th July 2013)

A very nice marinade make from common pantry items. This was a nice change of pace from the usual marinade we use. This was a hefty amount for three...
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Iced Cocoa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 7th July 2013)

A delightful cold drink -- not too sweet, but plenty flavorful. I prepared this for my daughter - cocoa, corn syrup, water, sugar, etc, are brought to...
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Chicken Roasted with Sour Cream, Lemon Juice and Mango Chutney reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 7th July 2013)

A super-easy approach to chicken, this is a great recipe for a week-night meal. I used boneless, skinless thighs, as that was what we had on hand. I...
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Gin Rickey reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 7th July 2013)

Another excellent and refreshing beverage, perfect for that hot summer evening. This drink is simple, lime juice, gin, simple syrup, and club soda. It...
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Smoked Flat-Cut Brisket with Coffee reviewed by jenncc

From: Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue (reviewed 8th July 2013)

Very tasty! Next time I will cut the cooking time a little short since the meat continues to cook as it rests - and ours was on the verge of over done....
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Spinach With Toasted Breadcrumbs reviewed by Zosia

From: The New Portuguese Table: Exciting Flavors from Europe's Western Coast (reviewed 8th July 2013)

Great way to serve cooked leafy greens to those who don’t care for them: there’s such a high proportion of crunchy breadcrumbs, you can barely taste...
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Hasselback Potatoes reviewed by Zosia

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 8th July 2013)

Very good version that produced flavourful potatoes with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior. I used russet potatoes and just a light drizzle of olive...
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Puree Leontine reviewed by Sovay

From: A Book of Mediterranean Food (reviewed 10th July 2013)

Nice fresh flavour though it would have been better if I'd been able to use the outer leaves of a fully grown Cos lettuce - local shops only had dainty...
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Gnocchi di spinaci e ricotta reviewed by Sovay

From: The Vegetable Bible: The Definitive Guide (reviewed 10th July 2013)

Easier to make than I expected and turned out well - nice texture and mild but pleasant flavour. This may be partly due to the fact that my local market...
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Ojji bil Merguez reviewed by Sovay

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 10th July 2013)

... or rather Ojja bil home-made Mexican chorizo in the style of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. I went with the frittata style of cooking rather than the...
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Cheesy Corn and Potato Chowder reviewed by resahebler1

From: Quick, Quicker, Quickest: 350 delicious meals ready in 20, 30, or 40 minutes! (reviewed 10th July 2013)

It was easy to prepare and tasty.
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Velvety Tomato Soup reviewed by resahebler1

From: The Victory Garden Cookbook (reviewed 10th July 2013)

The texture of this soup is great. It is a good, basic tomato soup recipe.
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Kittencal's Low Fat Oven Baked Zucchini Sticks reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 10th July 2013)

These were easy to throw together and came out nice and crispy in spite of me having a little trouble getting the breading to stick. Served with piri-piri...
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Olive Crusted Cod in Foil reviewed by kaye16

From: Proud Italian Cook (reviewed 10th July 2013)

Very good way to cook fish. I used haddock instead of cod, since there was not cod today. Might be a good idea to package the fillets individually; if...
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Minted Courgette Soup reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 11th July 2013)

Labneh reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 11th July 2013)

With a consistency somewhere between Greek yogurt and soft cheese and a concentrated yogurt flavour, it added a wonderful tanginess to whatever it was...
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Meat and Spinach Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th July 2013)

I wanted to like this rather healthy meatloaf and I did -- quite a lot. I made it as written, leaving out only one ingredient, the celery as I didn't...
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Pasta with Yogurt and Caramelized Onions, from Kassos reviewed by kateq

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 11th July 2013)

I am surprised that Queezle Sister did not enjoy this dish. This is another old favorite of mine. I think the issue is with the onions--my experience...
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Wiener Schnitzel, Polish Style reviewed by Zosia

From: From a Polish Country House Kitchen: 90 Recipes for the Ultimate Comfort Food (reviewed 11th July 2013)

“Polish Style” means that it’s made with pork and the initial step of dredging the meat in flour is skipped. Instead, the meat is dredged in a seasoned...
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Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 11th July 2013)

Delicious cheese-y make ahead mashed potatoes perfect for company. A half recipe served 5 generously.
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Spicy Eggplant Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Cool & Fresh - 100 Succesfull Recipes (reviewed 11th July 2013)

A very tasty salad, easy to make. - I made a halfish version, which was a nice light dinner for two. - I didn't salt and let drain the eggplant, just...
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Open-Faced Tomato Sandwich reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 12th July 2013)

Who needs a recipe for a tomato sandwich? I finally procured some flavorful tomatoes, and this was the right recipe to try. Unusual aspects of this...
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Cornmeal Cherry Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 12th July 2013)

This is good biscotti. Not rock hard, not too sweet. A nice crunch from the cornmeal and the cherries are great. It's a very sticky dough and for me,...
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Shakshuka reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 12th July 2013)

Really delicious version made with a garlicky tomato-based sauce flavoured with red peppers and harissa (page301). I followed the cooking instructions...
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Belgian Beer and Onion Pot Roast reviewed by innocentfront

From: Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting: 160 Sumptuous Meals That Cook Themselves (reviewed 13th July 2013)

Kabocha squash soup with coconut milk and lime leaves reviewed by wester

From: Everyday Greens: Home Cooking from Greens, the Celebrated Vegetarian Restaurant (reviewed 13th July 2013)

Excellent. Spicy but not too hot, with a hint of richness. Vegan but you wouldn't notice. Ingredient changes: I used red kuri instead of kabocha and did...
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Potato Gnocchi with Peas and Prawns reviewed by Sovay

From: A Wolf in the Kitchen: Easy Food for Hungry People (Penguin cookery library) (reviewed 13th July 2013)

The only thing I didn't like about this was that simmering the cooked gnocchi in stock made them soggy. Next time I'll aim to reduce the liquid quite...
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Tabula kisir reviewed by Sovay

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 13th July 2013)

I've counted this as a main course but it would also be a good accompaniment to grilled lamb or chicken. I made the courgette version and missed out the...
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Salsa Barbacoa Catalana reviewed by Sovay

From: Spanish Regional Cookery (Penguin handbooks) (reviewed 13th July 2013)

Essentially a kind of tomato and mint vinaigrette, but with the addition of roasted and crushed nuts which give it an extra dimension. Recipe is not specific...
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