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Clam Shack-Style Broiled Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 19th August 2014)

Tasty fish dish, easy to prepare. I made a half recipe with flounder. Easy and tasty. Might use a real flavoring, rather than paprika, maybe Old Bay Blackening...
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Chicken Provençal reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters Eat for Life: How to Love Food, Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good! (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 20th August 2014)

This dish was simple and flavourful and went well with rice as suggested. I felt that the sauce was still slightly too thin even after adding cornflour,...
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Baked Chicken Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 21st August 2014)

Very tasty dinner, and easy. I made a halfish recipe with four chicken thighs instead of mixed parts of a chicken. Rounded upwards on all spices. The...
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Yogurt Custard reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 21st August 2014)

About as simple as a recipe can get. Equal amounts of sweetened condensed milk and whole-milk yogurt stirred together, then baked in a bain-marie till...
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Summer Pasta with Tomatoes and Chick Peas reviewed by kateq

From: The New York Times (reviewed 22nd August 2014)

Simple, Straightforward and very tasty. The key is good tomatoes.
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Shrimp Panzanella reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 22nd August 2014)

A really nice, pretty summer salad main. The recipe says it serves six. I made a halfish recipe (things divided in half better than in thirds) and the...
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Roasted Peanut Fish Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: Anjum's Quick & Easy Indian (reviewed 24th August 2014)

I liked this a lot, especially the crunchy garnish of crushed peanuts, but Coconut Fish Curry Garnished with Roasted Peanuts would be a more accurate title...
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Chicory in Cream Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: GOOD THINGS (reviewed 24th August 2014)

Not my favourite vegetable but this worked well and was a good accompaniment to plainly-cooked chicken. One comment though - who on earth has a frying...
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Potato and Green Bean Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th August 2014)

Easy, can be done-ahead or served warm, pretty to look at, and very tasty. Excellent as a side for marinated and grilled skirt steak. Good for casual summer...
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Crème Fraîche Ice Cream reviewed by aj12754

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 25th August 2014)

My husband and guests liked this ice cream, which I made with creme fraiche rather than mascarpone, but as the previous reviewer noted, a little goes a...
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Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 25th August 2014)

Made exactly as written used pre-cooked steamed lentils. Delicious. Perfect for lunch served over romaine with crumbled feta and chopped walnuts.
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Spaghetti with Prawns and Lemon Vodka Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Dinners: 140+ New Recipes, Clever Ideas and Speedy Solutions ForEvery Day (reviewed 25th August 2014)

Quite nice, actually. There's one thing that I had expected and which did happen: lack of lemon flavour. Lemons emit their typical lemony flavour via their...
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Spaghetti with Prawns and Lemon Vodka Sauce / Garnalenspaghetti met citroen-wodkasaus reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 25th August 2014)

Quite nice, actually. There's one thing that I had expected and which did happen: lack of lemon flavour. Lemons emit their typical lemony flavour via their...
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Spaghettini Aglio e Olio reviewed by friederike

From: The Geometry of Pasta (reviewed 25th August 2014)

Very nice, and very useful on those days that your intellectual level matches that of the pasta sitting in front of you. I used basil instead of parsley,...
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Whole-Wheat Sesame Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bobby Deen's Everyday Eats: 120 All-New Recipes, All Under 350 Calories, All Under 30 Minutes (reviewed 26th August 2014)

For some reason when I went to the grocery store I got this recipe mixed up with another and thought I needed whole wheat fettuccine and they didn't have...
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Coconut Crumble with Peach and Raspberry / Kokoscrumble met perzik en framboos reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 27th August 2014)

Very, very nice, but also a bit heavy and a little too sweet. The portion size is pretty large, and serving only half portions actually solves both problems...
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Coconut Crumble with Peach and Raspberry reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Dinners: 140+ New Recipes, Clever Ideas and Speedy Solutions ForEvery Day (reviewed 27th August 2014)

Very, very nice, but also a bit heavy and a little too sweet. The portion size is pretty large, and serving only half portions actually solves both problems....
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Salad of Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken, Bulgur and Pomegranate reviewed by friederike

From: Crazy Water Pickled Lemons: Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa (reviewed 27th August 2014)

Quite nice, but for some reason I would have expected a salad to contain at least some vegetable. To be honest, I hadn't even realized that the salad lacked...
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Grilled Polenta with Red Chile Sauce & Black Beans reviewed by awindyday

From: Cooking at the Natural Cafe in Santa Fe (reviewed 30th August 2014)

I had a hard time getting the polenta firm enough to grill, but the flavors of this dish were wonderful.
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Vegetarian Texas Chili with Lime Sour Cream reviewed by awindyday

From: Cooking at the Natural Cafe in Santa Fe (reviewed 30th August 2014)

The first time I made this, we declared this the best chili we had ever had. The second time I made this, we had the worst gas of our lives. I still don't...
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Millet Stuffed Winter Squash reviewed by awindyday

From: Cooking at the Natural Cafe in Santa Fe (reviewed 30th August 2014)

Recipe as written turned out too sweet for my taste, but that is easily fixed. I couldn't find some of the ingredients (klonji?) but it didn't matter....
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Tempura Fried Eggplant reviewed by awindyday

From: Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (reviewed 30th August 2014)

I'm not a fan of fried vegetables, but my husband was, so I made this as a way to get him to eat home made fried vegetables, under the assumption that...
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Sauteed Whiting Grenoble Style reviewed by awindyday

From: Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (reviewed 30th August 2014)

I couldn't find whiting, so I used trout. I can't say how that changed the recipe, since I have looked for whiting for years and never found it in this...
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Fish Fillets Nicoise reviewed by awindyday

From: Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (reviewed 30th August 2014)

I made this with trout and it was delicious. Easy to make, appealing to look at and very tasty.
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Chicken Livers Sauteed with Vinegar reviewed by awindyday

From: Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (reviewed 30th August 2014)

Great way to prepare such a simple item. He gives essential tips on cleaning the livers. There is a lot of lifting out of pans and draining things and...
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Sausage and Potato Stew reviewed by awindyday

From: Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (reviewed 30th August 2014)

The quintessential hearty stew. My boys love it. Easy to assemble, most of the time it spends cooking by itself. Serve with a great loaf of bread.
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Vegetarian Salade Nicoise reviewed by awindyday

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 30th August 2014)

Healthy, easy to make salad. It's a meal in itself. I didn't do the optional garnishes, and it was still wonderful.
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Brussel Sprouts in Creamy Mustard Sauce reviewed by awindyday

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 30th August 2014)

I don't like Brussels Sprouts, but I like this. Rich and decadent, for a vegetable.
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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo reviewed by awindyday

From: Vertamae Cooks in the Americas' Family Kitchen (Americas' Family Kitchen (Television Program).) (reviewed 30th August 2014)

Great basic gumbo. Make sure you read about how to make Proper Geechee Rice first!
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Monticello Macaroni & Cheese reviewed by awindyday

From: Vertamae Cooks in the Americas' Family Kitchen (Americas' Family Kitchen (Television Program).) (reviewed 30th August 2014)

Our new favorite Mac & Cheese. Easily doubled for a crowed. The green pepper adds some essential flavoring, which makes it special, but if you don't...
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White Corn Muffins with Green Chilies reviewed by awindyday

From: Vertamae Cooks in the Americas' Family Kitchen (Americas' Family Kitchen (Television Program).) (reviewed 30th August 2014)

A good muffin to pair with chili or a stew. It will be spicy!
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Eggplant Sauce with Bell Pepper, Tomato, and Basil reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 31st August 2014)

A nice vegetable-based pasta sauce. - I made a halfish recipe, which made an ample one-dish dinner for two. - I skipped the salting/draining of the eggplants. -...
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Cilantro and Lime Salmon reviewed by kaye16

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 1st September 2014)

Very good for minimal effort. I had half the salmon, but made all the sauce and tossed the extra with some steamed broccoli. Nice tastes.
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Chicken Broth / Hühnerbrühe reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 1st September 2014)

Hard to believe I've never really reviewed this recipe, as I use it all the time. To be honest, it really just gives you a basic idea of what you need...
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Zucchini, Walnut, and Feta Cakes with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 2nd September 2014)

Very good zucchini cakes, using ground quinoa and walnuts to hold together the filling. - I made a whole recipe, which ended up 11 patties instead of...
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Spicy Sweet Potato Chips reviewed by jenncc

From: Cooking Channel (reviewed 3rd September 2014)

This came out nice and crispy after cooking for 15 minutes at 400, and then baking at 250 for 10-15 minutes. Obviously the thicker chips too longer, so...
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Indian Spiced Carrot Soup with Ginger reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd September 2014)

I thought this was great with the addition of cumin and a little extra spice.
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Cinnamon-Raisin Quick Bread reviewed by kalamansi

From: 100 Days of Real Food: How We Did It, What We Learned, and 100 Easy, Wholesome Recipes Your Family Will Love (reviewed 4th September 2014)

Mom's Chocolate Frosting reviewed by kalamansi

From: Beat This! Cookbook: Absolutely Unbeatable Knock-'em-Dead Recipes for the Very Best Dishes (reviewed 4th September 2014)

I followed the author's advice and increased the recipe by 50% so that I could frost a round 9-inch 2-layer cake generously. I still had some left over....
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Pasta and Goat Cheese Casserole with Black Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: Lisa's Kitchen (reviewed 4th September 2014)

Very interesting and tasty pasta casserole. - I made a 1/3 recipe (which serves 6-8) for two. It was plenty, - I soaked my oven-dried (rather than sun-dried)...
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars reviewed by kateq

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 5th September 2014)

These are very good bars which I think benefit from the addition of oats to the peanut butter dough.
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Coconut Milk Ice Cream with a Pistachio Crumb and Blueberries reviewed by friederike

From: Top with Cinnamon (reviewed 5th September 2014)

I made the Coconut Ice Cream only and omitted the pistachio crumb (and forgot the blueberries when serving). I also forgot the pinch of salt, and used...
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Clean Energy Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Clean Eats: Over 200 Delicious Recipes to Reset Your Body's Natural Balance and Discover What It Means to Be Truly Healthy (reviewed 6th September 2014)

These no-bake, vegan/gluten free bars were pretty tasty. I subbed cashews for pistachios, decreased the coconut nectar by about 2 tablespoons, and sprinkled...
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Pollo al Ajillo con Piñones y Pasas / Chicken Braised with Pine Nuts, Raisins and Saffron reviewed by friederike

From: Casa Moro: The Second Cookbook (reviewed 7th September 2014)

Quite nice, and very simple. It did take a lot longer than expected, though, because frying the garlic and the chicken took longer than I thought it would,...
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Tangy Apple-Cabbage Coleslaw 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 8th September 2014)

Easy - and no mayo! For this crunchy slaw you prepare a warm dressing (vinegar, mustard, honey, etc), dress the prepared fruit & veggies, and chill...
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Fresh Fruit Medley reviewed by tignor

From: Betty Crocker (reviewed 10th September 2014)

Very simple recipe of fresh fruit tossed with Cool Whip and lemon peel. Would never have thought to do so. My nectarines weren't ripe enough. The pineapple...
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Hot Aubergine and Cheese Sandwiches reviewed by kaye16

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 13th September 2014)

Interesting and versatile recipe. A vegetarian main, although it could easily accommodate meat. I used some blue cheese with the mozzarella. Although...
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Quick steak & mushroom stroganoff reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 14th September 2014)

I was very pleased with the results of this satisfying, healthy recipe for two. I forgot to buy a green pepper but I didn't think it was especially needed....
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White Bean Puree with Radicchio and Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 16th September 2014)

This quick recipe turns canned white beans and sauteed onion&garlic into an amazing poor-man's humus. That alone was fantastic smeared onto whole...
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Spaghettini With Bacon, Mushrooms and Herbs Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spaghetti reviewed by kaye16

From: Food Network (reviewed 16th September 2014)

I made a halfish recipe of this. - Used spaghetti instead of spaghettini. No big deal. Use your favorite shape. - Used 100g of smoked lardons instead...
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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: My Recipes (reviewed 17th September 2014)

We enjoyed this, however I found the fish sauce to be a little to strong - I will use 2 teaspoons instead of 4 next time. Otherwise it had that wonderful...
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Lowcountry Pousse-Rapiere reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 21st September 2014)

Take a dry sparkling wine (like a cava or a prosecco), and add a plum-infused brandy syrup. Crisp and refreshing, this is a drink which could play many...
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Blueberry Sauce reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons (reviewed 21st September 2014)

I made this blueberry sauce to serve with cornmeal pancakes. I just used frozen blueberries because that was what I had on hand. I also omitted the orange...
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Fried Artichoke Hearts reviewed by hipcook

From: All Recipes (reviewed 21st September 2014)

Why have I not seen these before? They should be a staple of appetizer menus! Well, it says they're an appetizer, but we put them on sub rolls with lettuce,...
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Whole-Grain Pumpkin Muffins reviewed by kalamansi

From: 100 Days of Real Food: How We Did It, What We Learned, and 100 Easy, Wholesome Recipes Your Family Will Love (reviewed 21st September 2014)

I'm not the kind of person who goes crazy over pumpkin-flavored foods every fall, but I really like the taste and texture of these. I used a 1/4-cup muffin...
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A chicken stroganoff, of sorts reviewed by bunyip

From: Eat - The Little Book of Fast Food (reviewed 22nd September 2014)

Hardly a recipe at all, in the finest Slater tradition. I used 350g diced chicken thigh meat for two people and 1 teaspoon paprika. Bear in mind that the...
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham reviewed by tignor

From: Betty Crocker (reviewed 22nd September 2014)

Satisfying and comforting, plus very easy to make, this recipe is a winner! Good for the winter months. One 8 ounce package of diced ham was a perfect...
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Pasta with Tuna and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 22nd September 2014)

Pretty good, this was. And it's easy and fast, so it's hard to complain. - I made all the sauce (for four), since that was the size of my tuna can, but...
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Moroccan Lamb Kebabs reviewed by jenncc

From: Clean Eats: Over 200 Delicious Recipes to Reset Your Body's Natural Balance and Discover What It Means to Be Truly Healthy (reviewed 24th September 2014)

Made these as lamb chops, not kebabs and they were great. Skipped the tzatziki and had garlic-y tahini sauce instead. Served with tabouli salad.
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Thai-Scented Asparagus Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 24th September 2014)

This is a basic asparagus soup but the addition of coconut milk, lemongrass and ginger make it reminiscent of something you might get at a Thai restaurant....
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Emeril's Corn Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th September 2014)

Wanted to make corn tortillas but only had about 1/2 cup masa, but I did have corn flour. Looked for a recipe using corn flour and found this one. Used...
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Honey Almond Cake with Raspberries, Orange and Pistachios reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 27th September 2014)

I made a version of this cake for Rosh Hashanah. Instead of fresh raspberries, I used dried mission figs. The cake was very tasty, and the orange-honey...
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Turmeric Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 28th September 2014)

A nice rice side dish, easy to do. - Reportedly it serves four, but I find 2 cups of rice for four people quite a lot. I usually make 1/4 of the rice...
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Tofu and chickpea curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking Light Slow-Cooker Tonight!: 140 delicious weeknight recipes that practically cook themselves (reviewed 30th September 2014)

Vegetarian, gluten free, and delicious. There is a fair amount of vegetable chopping (onion, sweet potato, cauliflower) but basically you plop the ingredients...
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Chicken in Red Wine Vinegar Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: food52 (reviewed 30th September 2014)

I made a half recipe, using chicken thighs for two. Really easy and nice. Attractive presentation. Definitely a keeper.
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Grilled Chipotle Three-Cheese Sandwich reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Comfort Table (reviewed 1st October 2014)

I got Katie Lee's first book The Comfort Table from paperback swap recently. Since it was rainy and cool Sunday I decided to make Ina Garten's Tomato Soup...
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Asparagus with Creamy Chive Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook, 1996 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very nice sauce. I did this with asparagus and snow peas/mangetouts
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Roasted Garlic and Onion Risotto reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook, 1996 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good. Cooking stages can be overlapped: About 30-40min into garlic roasting, start the rice, then the onion.
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Grilled Chicken Piquant reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good. Good for company since most can be done ahead
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Vegetarian Couscous Casserole reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good
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Jalapeno Hominy reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Good stuff
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Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Used roasted asparagus instead of peas. 6-1/2oz fusilli + all of sauce was a good dinner for two.
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Exotic Chicken Kabobs reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Good stuff
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Pepper-Stuffed Nectarines reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

A tasty and unusual side
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Spicy Chicken Strips reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Used more corn chips than asked and all of sauce for 2 kip filets. A favorite.
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Apple-Sour Cream Coffee Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Good stuff. - Added some chopped walnuts to the filling - 1/3cup sugar instead of 1/2cup
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Savoy Cabbage and Sausage Pasta Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

A really nice, somewhat unusual pasta sauce. I made a halfish recipe as dinner for two. - If you boiled the cabbage leaves ahead of time, this would be...
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Besugo al Horno / Baked Bream with Potatoes and Tomatoes reviewed by friederike

From: Casa Moro: The Second Cookbook (reviewed 5th October 2014)

Brilliant! A very easy recipe that only needs a little prep (mainly peeling and cutting), then no work at all; in addition, it doesn't use any spices and...
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Tofu-Mushroom Miso Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites: 100 Recipes That Are Fast, Fresh, and Simple Enough for Tonight's Supper (reviewed 6th October 2014)

This recipe makes a fresh and delightful soup. Its more than just a miso soup in that it incuded mushrooms, a whisked egg, and leafy greens (kale in our...
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Big Salmon Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites: 100 Recipes That Are Fast, Fresh, and Simple Enough for Tonight's Supper (reviewed 6th October 2014)

This delightful salad entailed three parts - a fresh green salad, a salmon filet, and carrot-ginger dressing. The combination was very satisfying.
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Harissa-Marinated Chicken with Red Grapefruit Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 9th October 2014)

Very, very nice! As often the case with chicken, ours wasn't done when it was meant to be done, so we had to put it back in the oven for another 10-12...
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I'll be Around Steak and Mushrooms reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 12th October 2014)

This was very good. The meat was melt in your mouth tender. I enjoyed that there was a whole pound of mushrooms in this one. I served it over noodles but...
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Cheesy Veggie Enchilada Skillet Rice reviewed by southerncooker

From: Domestic Superhero (reviewed 12th October 2014)

This was very good. I used a poblano pepper instead of green bell since son likes those better. I topped mine with clilatro. I should have remember to...
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Quinoa, black lentil, pumpkin and spinach salad reviewed by bunyip

From: Grains (reviewed 16th October 2014)

I bought black lentils to see what they were like. They are smaller than regular brown lentils but don't hold shape quite as well as puy lentils. The...
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Roast duck breast with herbed freekeh and preserved lemon reviewed by bunyip

From: Grains (reviewed 16th October 2014)

Never mind the duck, the point of the recipe is the freekeh, which would go equally well with lamb or chicken. The dried figs turned out to be nicer than...
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Individual pear and apple crisps reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 16th October 2014)

A fast fall dessert, and a simple concept: stuff cored pears (or apples) with crisp filling and bake. I was pretty skeptical, as the filling barely held...
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A 'Frenchified' casserole of lamb, apricots and rosemary reviewed by bunyip

From: Tender (reviewed 16th October 2014)

I used dried apricots and cooked it in a moderate oven with a piece of baking paper over the top (under the lid). Served with rice. Could have done with...
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Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie reviewed by kalamansi

From: The VB6 Cookbook: More than 350 Recipes for Healthy Vegan Meals All Day and Delicious Flexitarian Dinners at Night (reviewed 13th October 2014)

5-minute artisan bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th October 2014)

This is yet another version of a no-knead bread. Unlike the recipe from Mark Bittman, which includes lagar beer as part of the liquid ingredients, this...
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Geroosterde aubergine-moutabel met Saint-Maure en tijm reviewed by wester

From: A Passion for Cheese (reviewed 17th October 2014)

I can't add the Dutch version of this cookbook - if anyone wants to change the recipe title to English, feel free. I made quite a bastardized version...
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No Game Brunswick Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 17th October 2014)

Although this is a nice Brunswick stew I didn't like it as good as one I made on the stove top. It was nice to come home to after work though and tasted...
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Arugula-Almond Pesto Pizza reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 20th October 2014)

I just made the pesto portion of this recipe. I served it over buckwheat pasta with green peas and cherry tomatoes. The sauce was the perfect complement...
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Gingered Lemon Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 21st October 2014)

Lemon squares - can't go wrong, right? This is a pretty straight forward recipe, but with one crucial difference: the shortcake base contains candied...
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Marinated Aubergine with Tahini and Oregano reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 21st October 2014)

What is a small eggplant? This recipe called for 3 of them, and I had a single smallish globe eggplant. As instructed, I cut it into 10 pieces, but it...
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Green Tahini Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 21st October 2014)

As Friederike says, somehow water added to Tahini causes it to be thicker. This was basically hummus without the chick peas. I prepared it to have with...
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Italian Roast Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st October 2014)

I cut my potatoes too small and they were very crispy at the end. But tasty. Next time I'll either cut them bigger or cook them a shorter time. I was...
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Moonbeam Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Power Hungry(TM): The Ultimate Energy Bar Cookbook (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

These were good and came together quickly. This is a no bake recipe but it does require heating the nut butter and sweetener (I used brown rice syrup)...
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Norwegian Hazelnut Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

Dense and delicious -- this cake uses a lot of hazelnuts (ground up), and is baked in a 10 inch springform pan. The resulting cake is only about 1.25...
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Ultimate Banana Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

Who needs another banana bread recipe? I discovered I did--this one is really quite delicious with a lovely moist texture. I went with the added chocolate...
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Maple Pecan Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

Very nice, very attractive biscotti. Instructions are very clear. The glaze works very well. I didn't bother with the separating of the pecans--added...
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