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Sweet Potato Soup with Coriander and Blood Orange reviewed by lkloda

From: The First Mess (reviewed 4th February 2014)

Lamb Meatballs, Chop Salad & Harissa Yoghurt reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 6th February 2014)

Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Asparagus reviewed by kaye16

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th February 2014)

Pretty good stuff. I made a half recipe for two. - Used linguine since there was not enough fettuccine or tagliatelle in the house and I didn't have time...
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Crispy Mushroom, Spinach and Avocado Quesadillas reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 10th February 2014)

This is a great take on quesadillas. I added a can of black beans to the red onion and mushrooms, right before adding the spinach to make for a more substantial...
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Quesadillas reviewed by kfranzetta

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 10th February 2014)

I followed the technique of this recipe to cook corn tortillas with a beaten egg attached to one side. This recipe comes together very quickly and is very...
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Peanutella reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 10th February 2014)

I used this recipe as a guideline to make a chocolate/hazelnut spread. It is delicious!
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Ranch Style Beans reviewed by jenncc

From: Homesick Texan (reviewed 11th February 2014)

These are tasty! Doesn't quite fulfill my RS BEANS craving but I will be making them again. I actually think RS beans have a less concentrated flavor...
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Jalapeño Coleslaw reviewed by jenncc

From: This is a Cookbook: Recipes For Real Life (reviewed 11th February 2014)

This was a lot of flavor for very little effort! Tangy, spicy and refreshing, this went well with a Mexican fajita dinner. I did add cilantro just before...
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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa reviewed by jenncc

From: Truly Mexican: Essential Recipes and Techniques for Authentic Mexican Cooking (reviewed 11th February 2014)

This is a really bright, spicy salsa that is very easy to whip together. It does improve with a little time (an hour or so) and I did add about a tablespoon...
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Stir-Fried Pork in Black Bean Sauce reviewed by cadfael

From: Williams-Sonoma Collection: Asian (reviewed 12th February 2014)

I have been making this for years. I love the black bean sauce.
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Roasted cod with Parma ham and peppers reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 12th February 2014)

Very nice easy, healthy and flavourful dinner to make for a midweek meal. I used Frylight cooking spray instead of olive oil to cut down on the calories...
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Lean lamb hotpot reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 12th February 2014)

This is a very good, warming, hearty dish for a cold evening. I used fresh thyme and dried rosemary and there was lots of flavour. It smelled great while...
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Gianduja Gelato reviewed by friederike

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 13th February 2014)

Very nice, as usual! DH was slightly disappointed that the hazelnuts weren't very pronounced - after all, David Lebovitz gushes about "hazelnut heaven"...
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White Bean Soup with Bacon / Witte Bonen Soep met gerookte Spek reviewed by friederike

From: Grains (reviewed 13th February 2014)

A very delicious soup - in fact, in terms of flavour this definitely merits a 4 star rating, but I had several issues with the recipe. First of all,...
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Pork Cooked in Milk with Bay Leaf and Cinnamon reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 13th February 2014)

This was very, very delicious - but I really wouldn't serve it to guests again, it just looked too much like a dish gone wrong! We cooked the milk until...
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 15th February 2014)

What's so nice about this is that everything goes right into the slow cooker--no sauteeing or browning on the stove. And it's really quite good. The...
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Sweet Potato cakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 18th February 2014)

I think Zosia has already written my review! I agree that the cook time/temp was off, and that the cakes paired perfectly with the sauce. Though I did...
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Moo-less Chocolate Pie reviewed by Michelle

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This would be perfect if it wasn't so rich. I've been experimenting but, it's always sweeter and richer than I'd like. Of course, it could be that we...
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Fried Rice With Tofu and Broccoli reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This is a great take on fried rice. I used broccolini in place of regular broccoli and added some sliced cremini mushrooms. I used short-grain brown rice,...
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Roasted Cauliflower Gratin With Tomatoes and Goat Cheese reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This is a fantastic cauliflower gratin. Roasted cauliflower is tossed with a nicely-spiced tomato and red onion sauce. Eggs beaten with goat cheese holds...
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Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Glaze reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 19th February 2014)

This bundt cake comes together quickly with common pantry ingredients. The batter is quite loose and I had my worries about it coming out of the pan intact....
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Sweet Potato Skordalia reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2014)

It's a nice, slightly unconventional version of the classic potato or bread skordalia, but a very successful one! It tasted really nice, I thought the...
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Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 21st February 2014)

This recipe is decadent, but very delicious! I used brown rice spaghetti, and it worked wonderfully. I will certainly make this one again.
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Lentil, Mushroom, and Sweet Potato Sheperd's Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 21st February 2014)

A tasty vegetarian dish with surprising ingredients. Do you tire of lentil dishes that are soggy? This recipe gets around that by including -- brace...
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Hungarian Beef Stew reviewed by jenncc

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

Nice hearty goulash that cooks in oven rather than stove top. This recipe skips the sear of the beef (which I do usually) and achieves most of it's flavor...
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Coconut Tea Bread reviewed by MangoStine

From: Warm Bread and Honey Cake: Home Baking from Around the World (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I soaked the dried coconut in Silk Coconut milk rather then water. The texture of this cake was perfect. Light and airy yet dense and filling at the...
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Turkey Mushroom Crepe Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: Crepes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook (Illustrated) (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I have only made this once and my Husband has been asking for me to make it again ever since. I have to say it was really delicious. The only drawback...
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Beautiful Zucchini Carbonara reviewed by MangoStine

From: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I make this a lot in the summer time. My husband was initially not going to eat it because he was freaked out on the raw egg yolk in the carbonara sauce....
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Butter Poached Shrimp with Grits reviewed by MangoStine

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Easy and delicious.
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Goulash Soup (Gulyasleves) reviewed by MangoStine

From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Salting the meat is the key to this recipe. I love dry brining because it really does make the beef fork tender. This is a very easy to make and flavorful...
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Sopa de Ajo "Casa Irene" (garlic soup) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

A clear and light garlic soup. Bread slices are browned in the garlic-olive oil mix, and later served with the soup. Bright flavor was excellent and...
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Ensalada Valenciana (Potato and Orange Salad) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

An unusual combination, but it works! When tasked with making a salad from this cookbook in February, I looked for a recipe that would not rely on tomatoes....
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Burnt Eggplant and Pomegranate Molasses reviewed by jenncc

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Loved the sharpness of the eggplant against the sweetness of the butternut squash. The sauce was very thick (more baba ghanoush than "sauce"), therefore...
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Miso Sweet Potato and Broccoli Bowl reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Finally got around to trying this one out, and it got a big thumbs up at my house. Simple and very tasty. In addition to the sweet potato and broccoli,...
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Bourbon-Laced Tipsy Chicken with Peaches reviewed by kateq

From: dori sanders country cooking (reviewed 26th February 2014)

This is a really good combination, but, as with other recipes in this book, it is under-spiced. I use chicken breasts, skinned and boned, and add more...
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Healthy Banana Almond Smoothie reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th February 2014)

This is a nice breakfast smoothie. Combine a frozen banana, almond milk, almond butter (I used homemade), flax seeds, and a little bit of honey for a...
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Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th February 2014)

Delicious but oh so rich! My first bite was pure heaven. The eggplant roasting instructions worked very well. I also roasted about 1/2 lb baby bella...
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Tagliolini con Gamberi e Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: The Top One Hundred Italian Dishes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

Nice, easy pasta dish. I made a half recipe using frozen cooked shrimp. Tagliolini looks to be "round" tagliatelle, whatever that might mean. I used my...
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Easy Coconut Shrimp Curry reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

A delicious and, as promised, easy curry. A four because the seasoning is really just a little too mild. I more than doubled the amount of curry powder...
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Couscous and Mograbiah with Oven-dried Tomatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2014)

I found this to be a flavorful and easy winter meal. I had garden tomatos roasted last September, and waiting for just this moment. I lucked into a bag...
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Better-For-You Banana Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 28th February 2014)

An easy sweet quick bread, a bit of yogurt keeps it light, and toasted walnuts provided a bit of bitter counterpoint. Only the smallest hint of cinnamon...
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Chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 28th February 2014)

Very nice comfort food. Unfortunately the chicken wasn't done by the time indicated; we've made the same experience with a chicken paella, so I guess it's...
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Arabic Bread (Khobz'Arabi) reviewed by jenncc

From: Man'oushe: Inside the Street Corner Lebanese Bakery (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This recipe made a very good pita (with potential for great pita). First of all I did not have bread flour so I had to use all purpose, not a huge deal...
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Citrus Chiffon Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This cake had a great texture and was easy to bake. I made the acommpanying citrus syrup on page 714. Cake kept well over several days and everytime I...
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Moroccan Mussels with Ras-el-Hanout and Harissa-Yoghurt / Marokkaanse mosselen met ras el hanout en harissa-yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 1st March 2014)

Nice dish. In the top half, you actually couldn't taste anything on the mussels, certainly not the ras-el-hanout; in the bottom half, you could, and I...
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Ruth's Pancakes reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

The butter flavor in these pancakes is very pronounced. Of course, seeing as how there is an ENTIRE STICK OF BUTTER in the batter that is to be expected....
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Baked French Toast reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

Easiest breakfast ever. I make it the night before then just pop it in the oven in the morning. A delicious way to use up stale bread. I love recipes...
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Swede Braised with Onion and Stock reviewed by Sovay

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Simple but good, and looks really inviting especially if (as I did) you include a carrot or two as well for a delightful orange-and-gold combination.
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Tanzanian Fish Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: The Ultimate Book of Fish & Shellfish: A Comprehensive Cooking Encyclopedia and Guide, Including 300 Fantastic Step-By-Step Recipes and Over 1500 Fabu (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

This is one of those books that's just a collection of recipes with no background info, so I'm not sure what's particularly Tanzanian about this dish but...
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Green Pea Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: Leon: Ingredients and Recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Quick and easy and tasted great, though perhaps a bit light for a main course. However I tried adding chicken as suggested (leftover cooked) which gave...
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Green Pepper and Tomato Stew reviewed by Sovay

From: Vegetarian Dishes Around the World: The Finest of Foreign Flavours (Essential Rose Elliot) (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Nice and simple, and a useful recipe for dealing with the green peppers I always have left over from the supermarket bargain bags. Went well with a left-over...
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Goat's Cheese Canneloni with Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by Sovay

From: Accidental Vegetarian (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Great flavours; I'd have liked a bit more sauce though it's clear from the intro that the sauce is supposed to be concentrated, so there won't be much. As...
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Vegan Sausage and Mushroom Etoufee reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 3rd March 2014)

This is a fun recipe to make for Mardi Gras. The recipe calls for 8 ounces of mushrooms and 14-16 ounces of vegan sausage. I used 12 ounces of vegan sausage...
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Hungarian Sweet Rolls reviewed by kateq

From: America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget (reviewed 4th March 2014)

These pastries resemble croissants, but are so different. They are crunchy but very light. They are best on the day they are made: half the dough can...
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Jasper White's Manhattan Clam Chowder reviewed by kateq

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 4th March 2014)

Absolutely super chowder. I have two qualifications: first, the clams should really be placed in a big pot of cold water with cornmeal scattered over...
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Tomato Spinach Risotto / Risotto con Spinaci e Pomodori reviewed by friederike

From: Vegetables from an Italian Garden: Season-by-Season Recipes (reviewed 4th March 2014)

Quite nice. The only thing I would really change are the tomatoes - next time I would use more, and I would probably use small ones, roast them first as...
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Power Green Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 5th March 2014)

This is a sturdy and tasty kale salad. As long as you have cooked lentils, it comes together quickly, and it holds up for a few days. I didn't have enough...
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chia pudding reviewed by southerncooker

From: Giada's Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets (reviewed 7th March 2014)

This was very good. I did use a strawberry Greek yogurt since that's what I had and topped it with the chopped strawberries as suggested. I omitted the...
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Old Fashioned Soda Cracker Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Jamie Deen's Good Food: Cooking Up a Storm with Delicious, Family-Friendly Recipes (reviewed 8th March 2014)

This was a very tasty salad. I made a half recipe and had it for my lunch but it would also be great as a side for almost any meal. I couldn't find plum...
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Stri-fried Squid with Vegetables reviewed by Sovay

From: Ken Hom's Illustrated Chinese Cookery (reviewed 8th March 2014)

This was actually not as good as it should have been, but that was my fault - I over-blanched the squid - dropped it all in the boiling water at once so...
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Phool-Govi, Alu, Kerau Tarkaari reviewed by Sovay

From: Taste of Nepal (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (reviewed 8th March 2014)

I've given this 4 stars even though I had a few problems with it, because I like the basic dish a lot and the problems are easily solved. Firstly, I...
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Burnt Aubergine with Garlic, Lemon and Pomegranate Seeds reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 8th March 2014)

A very nice, versatile dish. We served this as a starter, together with Beetroot with Yoghurt, followed by a Fruity Lamb Tagine as a main - worked perfectly....
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Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 9th March 2014)

A quick and very effective marinade. Lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, garlic, and soy sauce. Thats it - its really that simple. I didn't have...
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Eggplant Parmesan reviewed by jenncc

From: The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook (reviewed 10th March 2014)

This was delicious! It was a little tricky getting and keeping the eggplant thoroughly coated. Also I had to stop and clean out the almond flour "debris"...
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Tomato and Vegetable Sauce reviewed by lisakelsey

From: You Can Cook (reviewed 12th March 2014)

Surprisingly good flavor. We reduced the sugar to about a teaspoon
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White Fish Fillets with Ceps reviewed by kaye16

From: The Top One Hundred Italian Dishes (reviewed 12th March 2014)

Very nice, easy, tasty, and attractive way to prepare fish. No cêpes in the store, so I used shiitakes instead. Fish was hake (merlu). The cooking time...
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Pear-Almond Upside-Down Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 12th March 2014)

Tasty cake. Very more-ish. - I first ground the almonds, then did all the mixing in my food processor. Worked fine. - The butter in the list of cake ingredients...
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Chicory Salad with Chervil / Insalata di Indivia Belga al Cerfolglio reviewed by friederike

From: Vegetables from an Italian Garden: Season-by-Season Recipes (reviewed 13th March 2014)

Very nice salad. I found that the serving size is a bit large if you serve this as a side dish; one chicory is enough for 2 servings, you can reduce the...
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Couscous Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 13th March 2014)

A very nice salad! Actually I only have two comments: one is that you need to make sure you have enough salad dressing, because without it, the salad gets...
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Slow Cooker Pork Paprikash reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 13th March 2014)

A pretty good crock pot meal. Served over spaetzle. The pork and the sauce were tasty. Just the right amount of worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar...
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Cucumber cooked with lentils reviewed by Sovay

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 14th March 2014)

Pretty much what it says on the tin - the lentils form a sauce with coconut milk which would work with a lot of other vegetables as well (I'm planning...
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Gaeng Ho reviewed by Sovay

From: The Taste of Thailand (reviewed 14th March 2014)

Versatile and really useful for all those offcuts of over-large pork chops and scraps reclaimed from chicken carcases that I seem to have in my freezer. I...
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Roast Beetroot Salad with Orange and Goat's Cheese reviewed by friederike

From: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul (reviewed 14th March 2014)

A very nice, refreshing winterly salad. The ingredients are well-balanced, and the salad can be served either as a side dish or a light meal.
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Chia Garden Burger reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Chia Seed Cookbook: Eat Well, Feel Great, Lose Weight (reviewed 14th March 2014)

This was an easy mid-week dinner, and unlike most home-made veggie burgers I've prepared, it held together through cooking. The burger mostly contains...
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Silk Chocolate Cream Pie with Pecan Crust reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 14th March 2014)

This is a showstopper of a pie with rather sophisticated flavours - intense chocolate filling with salty, crunchy crust. Can't say I cared much for the...
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Spiced Broccoli and Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Indian Light Cooking: Delicious and Healthy Foods from One of the World's Great Cuisines (reviewed 15th March 2014)

I made a half recipe of this. Plum tomatoes are not in season, so I used oven-dried (plum) tomatoes from the freezer. They aren't peeled, but worked fine....
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Pork in a Mustard Spice Mix reviewed by kaye16

From: 100 Essential Curries. Madhur Jaffrey (My Kitchen) (reviewed 15th March 2014)

I forgot to start this early to allow time for 60min simmering. Oops. But I remembered that in Quick and Easy Indian Cooking, Jaffrey gives the option...
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Rich Shortcrust Pastry reviewed by friederike

From: Pie (reviewed 15th March 2014)

I can't imagine I haven't reviewed this pastry before! I've used it at least twice, with the Beef and Ale Pie and the Chicken, Leek and Tarragon Pie. With...
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Roasted Sliced Cauliflower with Cheddar and Rosemary reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Radically Simple: Brilliant Flavors with Breathtaking Ease: 325 Inspiring Recipes from Award-Winning Chef Rozanne Gold (reviewed 16th March 2014)

I sprinkled the cheese on and returned to the oven a few minutes. Delish.
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Glazed Buttermilk Doughnut Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: The View From the Great Island (reviewed 16th March 2014)

Our family don't really care for cake type donuts but these little doughnut muffins were very good especially with a cup of coffee. They satisfy a sweet...
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Mexican Tofu Chocolate Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 17th March 2014)

Super simple chocolate pudding, though too heavy on the cinnamon. The silken tofu does amazing things here; it provides the thickening agent for the pudding,...
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Zucchini Parmesan Crisps reviewed by kaye16

From: The Food Network (reviewed 18th March 2014)

Definitely a hit. DH, who doesn't usually like zucchini dishes, said he liked it! I'm not sure about the size of the zukes, though. It asks for 2 medium...
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Back on Track Green Monster (Banana Free) reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 19th March 2014)

A solid green smoothie recipe, even if you don't have a high-speed blender. To help my blender along, I added about a cup of water with the fruit and veggies,...
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Cauliflower, Peas. and Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: A Taste of India (reviewed 20th March 2014)

A very tasty side dish. I used chou romanesco rather than plain cauliflower (of which there was none in the shops). The result was probably slightly more...
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Redeeming Green Soup with Lemon and Cayenne reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 21st March 2014)

This is a great green soup recipe. Lots of flavor comes from caramelized onions, and the addition of a little arborio rice makes it so creamy. I used swiss...
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Cilantro Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of 30-Minute Meals (Better Homes & Gardens Cooking) (reviewed 22nd March 2014)

Quite delicious, made because we had some bacon already cooked and penne in the cupboard. The frozen chicken breast in my store comes in 22oz packages,...
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Tortilla & Black Bean Pie reviewed by foodiewife

From: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

I've been wanting to make this recipe for a very long time. Think of this as a hybrid quesadilla meets enchilada. The spring form pan made this a very...
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Asian Style Boneless Beef Short Ribs reviewed by foodiewife

From: Pressure Cooker Perfection (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

Note to self: don't make the same mistake, again, by buying bone-in short ribs. The meat was a bit tough, though I bought them at Whole Foods as grass-fed...
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Sopa de Setas reviewed by Sovay

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

Great flavours - mushrooms, sherry and toasted almonds - but I've taken off a star because I had some reservations about the texture. This was partly...
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Gingery Cabbage and Peas reviewed by Sovay

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

I made Gingery Cabbage and Whatever Else Was In My Vegetable Rack, which was broccoli, carrot and beans but no peas. Result was very good - a kind of...
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Cabbage with Caraway Seeds and Wine reviewed by Sovay

From: FOUR SEASONS COOKERY BOOK (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

Excellent accompaniment to anything pork-related. The quantity of caraway seed is quite large but the flavour is surprisingly not overpowering, and the...
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Le Potiron au Safran reviewed by Sovay

From: GOOSE FAT AND GARLIC, Country Recipes from South-west France. (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

I've identified this as a side dish but, as the author says, it needs to accompany something that won't overwhelm it. I thought it might be bland but...
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Aloo Hari Ghobi reviewed by Sovay

From: Curry Club 250 Favourite Curries and Accompaniments (reviewed 24th March 2014)

I liked this a lot but it does need one adjustment - the sweet potato needs to be blanched for quite a bit longer than the broccoli (or cut into much thinner...
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Steamed Peanut Diamonds in a Garlic-Onion Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 24th March 2014)

This is an interesting change from the usual Indian vegetarian dishes of dhal and paneer. The peanut diamonds themselves are pretty straightforward to...
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Detox Tabbouleh reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 25th March 2014)

Delicious take on tabbouleh, and gluten-free to boot! The recipe makes six generous servings. I used whole flax seeds in place of the hemp seeds. I served...
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Mustart-Crusted Salmon reviewed by kaye16

From: cooks.com (reviewed 25th March 2014)

Quite good, and fast. The coating was a bit runny Next time, I think I'd put the lemon juice directly on the fish, rather than mixing it into the topping.
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Green Monster Juice reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Best Green Drinks Ever: Boost Your Juice with Protein, Antioxidants and More (reviewed 27th March 2014)

Easy to drink green juice. The lemon adds a nice kick but is not overwhelming.
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Mary's Tea Time Scones reviewed by digifish_books

From: BBC recipes (reviewed 28th March 2014)

French Breakfast Puffs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 30th March 2014)

Have to agree with BethNH these are great but loaded with calories I'm sure. They are nice for an occasional treat though. I have been wanting to try these...
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Burbon-and-Coke Meatloaf Sandwich with Fried Egg and Black Pepper Gravy reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smoke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen (reviewed 30th March 2014)

While I was the only one in the family who ate this meatloaf as intended with all the components in a sandwich, son-in-law said the meatloaf was delicious...
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