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Classic Caponata reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 20th August 2015)

This is a wonderful make-ahead dish. I served room temp with crusty bread, pasta, meatballs and a side salad. I did add oil cured black olives and some...
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Classic Southern Tomato Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Deep South Dish: Homestyle Southern Recipes (Best of the Best Presents) (reviewed 20th August 2015)

Every summer I try to try as many versions of tomato pie as I can. This one was really good but did have a little too much juice, even though I salted...
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Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 17th November 2015)

Delicious! I didn't have pumpkin pie spice, but instead tried to wing it (I mean, really, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger, right?). The walnuts are...
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Orange Agave Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 19th November 2015)

The batter tasted a lot sweeter than the cookies, so I initially wasn't happy with these but my co-workers loved them. They are really easy to make, and...
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Vegan Caramel Brownies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Family Recipes (reviewed 19th November 2015)

These were crazy delicious. Super moist, sweet and chocolatey. I didn't see any binder in the recipe though, and wondered what was holding them together....
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Waffle Topping reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Love From the Oven (reviewed 23rd November 2015)

If you are looking for a special sweet brunch dish, look no further - this topping, on these pumpkin waffles, are the bomb. This syrup combines the creamy...
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Pumpkin Waffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd November 2015)

A very good pumpkin waffle. I followed advice from reviewers on epicurious to add extra pumpkin, and I also boosted the spices. I also used half coconut...
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Sweet Potato & Chickpea Burgers with Tahini Yoghurt reviewed by friederike

From: The Sugar Hit (reviewed 27th November 2015)

The good news is: it tastes really nice. The bad news: the quantities don't work out at all. I grated a medium sweet potato - that resulted in about a...
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Monterey Black Bean Tortilla Supper reviewed by tignor

From: Hamburger Magic Cookbook (reviewed 27th November 2015)

I have recently fallen in love with Mexican-style food. I know this is not "true" Mexican, but any recipe that is easy that includes purchased salsa as...
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Pecan Pie reviewed by hipcook

From: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 29th November 2015)

Really, this is a 5 for the pie filling, which is delightfully reminiscent of a New Orleans praline. Nuts, butter, and of course sugar, but not that cloying...
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Ginger-Sesame Mashed Potatoes reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 1st December 2015)

These were in last month's issue (and are on the website.) I liked them, they were a little on the dry side*. The only substitution I made was cashew milk...
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Shrimp in a Dark Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 15th December 2015)

Very good stuff. Once all the prep is done, the dish goes together very quickly. - I made a half recipe, using more or less all the spices. - I misread...
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Mashed Potato Casserole reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 2nd December 2015)

Very nice side--great forThanksgiving as it can be made a day or two before and then finished off with its simple topping just before service.
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Spinach Salad with Bosc Pears, Cranberries, Red Onion and Toasted Hazelnuts reviewed by kateq

From: New Thanksgiving Table (reviewed 2nd December 2015)

A lovely salad and,despite our changes, I think we kept to the spirit of the recipe. We used currants instead of dried cranberries and a really good red...
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Hazelnut and French Herb Popovers reviewed by kateq

From: New Thanksgiving Table (reviewed 2nd December 2015)

We followed this recipe exactly and were very pleased with the result, tho when we do them again, we will definitely make some changes. One caution--the...
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Spicy Quick and Easy Chili reviewed by tignor

From: Hamburger Magic Cookbook (reviewed 5th December 2015)

This was ok. Rather spicy, but I used Herdez Cesara Medium Salsa. It was good and went together in a snap, but I honestly don't see myself making it again....
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Pearl barley kedgeree reviewed by bunyip

From: A Year of Good Eating: The Kitchen Diaries III (reviewed 6th December 2015)

Smoked mackerel, like elderflower cordial, appears frequently in British cookbooks but is not readily available in this country. I substituted poached...
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Tater Tot Casserole reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Everyday Vegan Eats: Family Favorites from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 7th December 2015)

I've never had the non-vegan original, but I'm willing to bet this is a brilliant doppelganger. It calls for Butler Soy Curls. I had to drive a bit out...
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Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Muffins (Williams-Sonoma Collection (New York, N.Y.).) (reviewed 15th December 2015)

Good muffin. I substituted canola oil for the melted butter--much moister muffin and a little healthier. One and a half times the recipe makes ten large...
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Cauliflower and Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 15th December 2015)

Very good side dish, easy to do. The potatoes and cauliflower can prepped well ahead. The rest of the prep (measuring some spices) is quick. The final...
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Cream Cheeze Frosting reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Everything Vegan Baking Cookbook: Includes Chocolate-Peppermint Bundt Cake, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes, Southwest Green Chile Corn Muffins, ... Oatmeal Bars, and hundreds more! (reviewed 16th December 2015)

This only has three ingredients and is a snap to whip up. It appears that every recipe in the book calls for half of this, so I'm unclear why the recipe...
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Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 17th December 2015)

A very nice straightforward cake/tea bread. Comes together easily and quickly.
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Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe with Balsamic Vinegar, Rosemary, and Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kalyn's Kitchen (reviewed 19th December 2015)

A small lean pork roast in a wonderful sauce and enough red onions for everyone! I had purchased one of those multi packs of pork roasts at Costco, and...
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Pappardelle with Roasted Butternut Squash reviewed by kaye16

From: La Douce Vie (reviewed 21st December 2015)

This was a nice way to work on our garden surplus of winter squash (Hokkaido Vert, rather than butternut; green outside, orange inside). - Made a half...
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Fudgy as F#ck Brownies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Thug Kitchen Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers (reviewed 25th December 2015)

So, as promised these were fudgy and slightly crispy (not cakey) the way a brownie should be. What they weren't were cohesive. Despite the ground flax...
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Jalapeno Popper Dip reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cook Crave Inspire (reviewed 27th December 2015)

While not quiet as good as a jalapeno popper this dip was very tasty. Christmas Eve appetizer 2015.
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Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 27th December 2015)

This is a very good thumbprint cookie recipe and a nice change from the usual jam version. The flakey salt on the chocolate is a great touch. The cookie...
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Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Biscuits reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th December 2015)

My husband prepared these as a main dish which we ate along side a big salad. The biscuits were large and super flavorful. Do be warned, though, that...
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Naan (Indian Flatbread) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 29th December 2015)

This is a simple dough, though with at least twice the ingredients as tortillas or pizza dough. Its a yeast dough that also includes eggs and some yogurt....
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Paneer reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Saveur Website (reviewed 29th December 2015)

This is a how-to. Paneer is essentially ricotta that is pressed to make it firmer. My son prepared this paneer for a christmas Saag Paneer. We were...
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Sabzi Pilau (Rice with Vegetables) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 29th December 2015)

I am not a huge rice fan. Lets just get that out there. And I did not follow the instructions to use long-grain, as I had plenty of short-grain rice...
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Thai Chicken Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 29th December 2015)

A main dish for two. Quite tasty, easy, and fast. - I thought this was a trifle salty; Ed thought it was almost uneatably salty. This is odd, since he's...
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Sweet Potato Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 30th December 2015)

While these were very good especially made into country ham biscuits I enjoy a version from Martha Stewart better. I made a half recipe and got 6. Whole...
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Dark Chocolate Brownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts (reviewed 31st December 2015)

Brownies with miso! The recipe says that miso gives these a buttery flavor, but I kinda think its the 7 oz of butter that performs that function. These...
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Sweet Tofu Pudding with kuromitsu syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts (reviewed 31st December 2015)

A very nice panna cotta-like dessert. However, it was a bit too stiff - one should back off the amount of gelatin slightly. Also my son (who made this)...
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Honey-Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 3rd January 2016)

Delicious cake. We went with halved pears (much easier to turn)and we loved the way they looked. Only problem with the recipe is the instruction to let...
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Quicker Cinnamon Buns reviewed by kateq

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 3rd January 2016)

These are good, though not nearly as good as the real thing (slow-rise yeast dough), but for buns that can be on the plate in about 90 minutes, they're...
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Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 4th January 2016)

Half recipe for two people. Yummy chicken bits, a trifle salty we thought, but that's easy to fix next time. Suspect it would work find with breasts if...
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Golden Rice Pie with Spinach Filling reviewed by kateq

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 6th January 2016)

I confess--sorry, Mollie, but I cooked the rice in chicken broth and added shredded chicken to the filling. I also halved the recipe and still had more...
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Sweet Potato, Squash, and Black Bean Enchiladas reviewed by innocentfront

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 9th January 2016)

Required a bit of chopping and three pots/pans but was very tasty! I would definitely make this again for a filling and delicious meal.
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Maple Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free) reviewed by jenncc

From: Gluten-Free Flour Power: Bringing Your Favorite Foods Back to the Table (reviewed 10th January 2016)

The flavor of these cookies were very good and I think I really like this gluten free flour blend, however, I had to add more flour and oats after the...
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Chocolate Bread Pudding reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Baking (reviewed 10th January 2016)

This isn't an every day recipe, there are a number of steps and it's rather involved. I made this for Christmas dinner. The recipe calls for white bread...
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Fresh Mozzarella reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 10th January 2016)

This is a detailed protocol for making Mozzarella. It has useful step-by-step instructions, and turns out delicious cheese. Note - when taking the temperature...
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Trout Fillets with Streaky Bacon and Flaked Almonds reviewed by hipcook

From: Kevin Dundon (reviewed 13th January 2016)

Exceptionally good technique for trout - perfectly done, wrapped in crispy bacon, and not a hint of sticking to the pan. I'll be returning to this many...
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Classic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 13th January 2016)

Though I am not a fan of mashed potatoes, my daughter (now 17) is a big fan. I used this recipe to surprise her - the recipe is basic, and the comments...
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Chickpea Fries with Yogurt Dipping Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 14th January 2016)

These are addictive! Crispy outside, soft and tender inside these have a nice flavor and go with many different things. I have had them alongside soup...
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Roasted Goat with Mountain Herbs and Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 15th January 2016)

Easy and very tasty. Last year I bought a forequarter and hindquarter of goat last year on sale. Unfortunately I got the wrong one out of the freezer...
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Ultimate Fish Cakes reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 16th January 2016)

These held together well (in contrast to our last attempt at fish cakes), but the portion sizes were quite small - it looked more like a large appetizer...
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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 16th January 2016)

I have never had Thai Sweet Chili Sauce so I am not sure how this compares but I thought it was very good. I subbed some of the sugar with honey and added...
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Indian Burritos with Curried Cauliflower reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Hip Foodie Mom (reviewed 16th January 2016)

Quite a bit of preparation (lots of chopping - nothing difficult) - but this was delicious! We have become interested in Indian-Mexican fusion. This...
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Rigatoni with White Bolognese reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 17th January 2016)

Although this takes closer to 2 hours to cook than the 1 hour indicated by the recipe, you end up with a flavorful and rich meat sauce that has a real...
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Thai-Style Chicken Legs reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th January 2016)

Loved this! Very flavorful and easy to throw together. I marinated mine for 4 hours and they were great. I made my own hoisin and sweet Thai Chili Sauces...
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Stovetop Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 19th January 2016)

First time I followed the recipe and it was very good and super simple. The second time around I added the fruit and nuts before the granola cooled completely...
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Beef and Barley Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 20th January 2016)

Son and I enjoyed this one but hubby didn't like it. He does like another beef and barley stew I make with mushrooms. This one had potatoes, carrots and...
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Light Tomato Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Beard on Pasta (reviewed 23rd January 2016)

This is a really quick and easy way to make a simple tomato sauce to use with pasta. It makes about 3 cups, for 1 pound pasta he says, but I think that...
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Celeriac Mash reviewed by friederike

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2016)

It was quite nice in taste, but the cooking time is totally off (it might have been right if the recipe hadn't specified that you need to cut the celeriac...
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Kind Bar Copycat (Blueberry Pecan) reviewed by jenncc

From: The Yummy Life (reviewed 30th January 2016)

These are pretty good and get close to the flavors and consistency of a Kind Bar. I did not have brown rice syrup or enough corn syrup so I used some...
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Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Noodle Bowl reviewed by BethNH

From: Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook) (reviewed 31st January 2016)

My 18 yo son asked if he could cook dinner and asked for suggestions. As he's not much of a cook, I pulled some easy cookbooks off the shelf. He chose...
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Spanish Tortilla reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 31st January 2016)

Very nice! I've made tortilla once before, years ago, and it didn't work out that well. It was different this time, it simply worked well. I did my best,...
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Vegetarian Collard Greens reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Broad Fork: Recipes for the Wide World of Vegetables and Fruits (reviewed 1st February 2016)

This was very good but we prefer our collards to have some pot liqueur in them. I loved the cutting technique of removing the stems then stacking and rolling...
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Carrots with Cilantro reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 1st February 2016)

Very easy and tasty. I made a half recipe for two. That was a good amount. But ... the cooking time for the carrots is way off. Cut in 1/3"-thick rounds,...
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Hot, Salty, and Sweet Pork Chops reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 1st February 2016)

Very good and easy. - I made a half recipe (2 pork chops) but used all the spices for the marinate. Was a bit more than needed, but didn't hurt. Marinated...
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Hazelnut Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th February 2016)

These are great but the cook time was too long in my oven - 8 minutes, then flip to broil for 3worked better. I made them gluten free using 1/4 cup coconut...
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Potatoes with Black Pepper reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2016)

Good way to serve potatoes. The potatoes are cooked early in the day or even the day before (doesn't everyone keep cooked potatoes in the fridge?) and...
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Sweet Potato and Chipotle Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 7th February 2016)

These are very soft and delicious. I made mine gluten free which made them a little fragile but I'm sure they would be perfect with all purpose. I do...
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Miso Black Sesame Caramel Corn reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th February 2016)

Pretty dang good snacking material. The caramel was difficult - it took me two tries - but the final product was very nice. I don't know why caramel...
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Beef Patties with Ketchup Gravy reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 9th February 2016)

Hubby and I liked these but son didn't. He doesn't care for meatloaf and said this tasted like meatloaf. I liked that it was made in the slow cooker so...
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Tea Eggs reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 9th February 2016)

This was a fun project. I've always wanted to try making these after seeing them on some show on TV. I only did half the amount of eggs but the full amount...
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Avocado and Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th February 2016)

Very tasty, but ... - I had what I thought were three smallish (Chiogga) beets, so made a half recipe. This was enough for four, so I expect the whole...
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Chicago Stuffed Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and more (reviewed 15th February 2016)

Very easy to work with, and comes together quickly but benefits from a 48 hour ferment in the fridge. 6/17/16 Made this again and it was great! I did...
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Deep-Dish Tomato Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and more (reviewed 15th February 2016)

This is a very simple sauce. In fact I was tempted to embellish it thinking it was "plain". But here is what I learned 1. It improves greatly overnight...
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Honey Dutch Baby reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 15th February 2016)

This was really good but I think it would have been even better had I had some fresh fruit to top it off when it came out of the oven. I did serve ours...
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Maple Nut Scones reviewed by jenncc

From: Decadent Gluten-Free Vegan Baking: Delicious, Gluten-, Egg- and Dairy-Free Treats and Sweets (reviewed 18th February 2016)

I adapted these a lot, but I'm confident the recipe as written would be great. I wanted to re-created a gluten free version of the Peppered Pear and Goat...
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Help With Hamburger reviewed by southerncooker

From: Farmhouse Rules: Simple, Seasonal Meals for the Whole Family (reviewed 19th February 2016)

While this was very good I've made a couple other versions of homemade hamburger helper that we enjoyed more. Quiet a few spices in this one and cheddar...
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Arctic Char with Soba Noodles, Pine Nuts, and Lemon reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 22nd February 2016)

This recipe will produce a lovely meal in around 30 minutes! Cooked soba noodles are tossed with a pesto-like mix of pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice...
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Stove-top haddock with fennel seeds & basil reviewed by redjanet

From: Home Cooking Made Easy (reviewed 22nd February 2016)

A very simple and quick way of cooking haddock, which yielded a lot of flavour in the sauce. The minimal amount of chopping and prep made this an ideal...
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Quick brown sugar & spring onion chicken teriyaki reviewed by redjanet

From: Home Cooking Made Easy (reviewed 23rd February 2016)

After doing Nigella's version of this from Kitchen for the last few years, I stumbled across this recipe and decided to give it a go as it seemed ever-so-slightly...
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Mushroom Marsala Pasta Bake reviewed by kalamansi

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 25th February 2016)

Mocha Muffins with chocolate chip and pecans reviewed by BethNH

From: The Bon Appetit Cookbook: Fast Easy Fresh (reviewed 26th February 2016)

Simple muffin recipe (though aren't they all?) made with every day ingredients. I didn't include the pecans because my boys don't care for nuts. They...
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Wingless Buffalo Chicken Rolls reviewed by BethNH

From: Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook) (reviewed 26th February 2016)

My 18 year old son picked out this recipe to cook. It's basically ground chicken with spices rolled up in phyllo dough and baked. We found using the phyllo...
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Huevos rancheros reviewed by redjanet

From: Easy Meals (reviewed 28th February 2016)

The author suggests this can be eaten as a meal any time of the day, but for my husband and me it is great as a late Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. I...
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Tart Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 29th February 2016)

I made a double recipe of this tart dough for the Potato Pie with Comte Cheese from page 231. The dough didn't seem to want to come together at first and...
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Artichoke Dip reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Thug Kitchen Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers (reviewed 29th February 2016)

A very credibly veganized version of the spinach/artichoke dip. And with nutritional yeast subbed in for cheese, it's substantially lower in fat. The garlic...
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Sweet potato macaroni cheese reviewed by redjanet

From: Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food (reviewed 1st March 2016)

I'll admit straight away that although I like it, I am not generally the biggest fan of macaroni and cheese as I generally find it to be too heavy. That...
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Buckwheat Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 3rd March 2016)

Tasty and light. Enjoyed this version of buckwheat granola with minimal sweetener - banana and 2 T. maple syrup- and a good dose of nuts.. I used pecans,...
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BBQ Jus reviewed by southerncooker

From: Well, Shut My Mouth!: The Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Cookbook (reviewed 7th March 2016)

While this was good my family didn't enjoy the horseradish in it since they said it made it taste more like cocktail sauce than BBQ sauce. I enjoyed it...
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Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 12th March 2016)

While we liked this very much we all enjoyed her version of cream cheese baked spaghetti even better. Hubby even asked if that was what I was making when...
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Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 14th March 2016)

A very nice muffins with good texture despite the lack of gluten. Rather than using a gluten free mix I used rice flour along with the buckwheat and almond...
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Shrimp in Green Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 14th March 2016)

Good stuff, easy. A Bittman recipe. - Used about 1/3 flat parsley, the rest curly parsley, because that's what I had. - Used shallots instead of scallions,...
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Za'atar roasted Carrots with Labne reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 15th March 2016)

While this was very good it might have been even better had I remembered to top it with the Greek Yogurt drizzled with olive oil and pepper. It said you...
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Mashed Potatoes Anna reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 20th March 2016)

Good, but a bit runny maybe. A smidge less milk might be better. Very tasty though.
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Haricots Verts with Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 20th March 2016)

Thanks to donnakay for the heads up on the incorrect salt amount. (And I am impressed that anyone would make this salad for a midnight snack!) We liked...
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Delicious Black Bean Burritos reviewed by friederike

From: All Recipes (reviewed 20th March 2016)

Very easy and quite nice. We made them twice, once with kidney beans and once with black beans (both canned), and to be honest, I didn't really taste a...
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Sweet and Sour Vegetable Escabeche reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 21st March 2016)

While we enjoyed these we thought the olive oil was a little excessive. If I made these again I'd use a little less. Loved the mushrooms in this though....
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Mexican Rice reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 21st March 2016)

While this was very good it tasted like it was missing something. I think it needed a bit more tomatoes and spice. I did omit the cheese and maybe that...
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Sesame beef and broccoli stir-fry with a honey soy sauce and ginger and chilli rice reviewed by redjanet

From: How to Be a Better Cook (reviewed 23rd March 2016)

This is healthy and tasty and does not take a long time to cook, making it good for a weeknight. I did find getting the timings between the two pans on...
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Pepperoni Pizza Bread reviewed by tignor

From: Gold Medal (reviewed 26th March 2016)

I've made this before, and remember my ex-husband and I devouring this whole from the bread machine. Some 20 years ago, I bet. Looking in the fridge yesterday,...
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Lighter Lemon Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 27th March 2016)

Tangy and sweet! I thought this recipe was simple and delicious. The crunch of cornmeal in the crust is a nice change from the usual shortbread and it...
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Herb pie reviewed by Barbara

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 27th March 2016)

This is not really a review of Ottolenghi's recipe, but of my rif on it. I substituted cavallo nero (palm kale) for the chard, used hard goat cheese instead...
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Pineapple-Coconut Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Well, Shut My Mouth!: The Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2016)

While this was good it wasn't as good as the one from the Sweet Potato Restaurant that the ladies brought to the event I went to. I had to bake it about...
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