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Chicken with Walnut Sauce (Satsivi) reviewed by kateq

From: Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook (reviewed 29th March 2016)

This may be Russian heresy, but I liked this better warm than cold. When I first made it, I was really hungry and couldn't wait--so I had some of the sauce...
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Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Well, Shut My Mouth!: The Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Cookbook (reviewed 30th March 2016)

While this was very good I've had a few other versions I like a little better. This one had a little too much garlic powder for my tastes. Still it was...
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Zoervleisj / Sauerbraten reviewed by friederike

From: Holländisch kochen: Gerichte und ihre Geschichte (reviewed 30th March 2016)

Very nice! It was a bit of a pity that the instructions were scarse - I didn't know if I had to chop the gingerbread into pieces before adding it, if only...
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Bananas Foster reviewed by hipcook

From: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 31st March 2016)

I am truly shocked at how easy this classic dish is. My caramel technique needs work, and this dish comes together fast so mise en place is essential,...
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Hunter's chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: The Slimming Foodie (reviewed 2nd April 2016)

Easy to make and went well with a salad and new potatoes, though most vegetables would go well with this. I found the sauce slightly too sweet and will...
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Roasted Chicken Legs with Smoked Paprika, Blood Orange, and Ginger reviewed by BethNH

From: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 2nd April 2016)

This dish has so many ingredients in it to add flavor to the chicken. Unfortunately, although the chicken was very good, none of the flavors stood out...
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Parmesan Meat Loaf reviewed by kaye16

From: Mike Roy's Crock Cookery (reviewed 8th April 2016)

This is the recipe where I learned that meat loaf cooks up really well in the crockpot. It's a good recipe, but I expect you could your regular recipe...
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Braised Endive in Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 11th April 2016)

This was my first time having cooked endive. It was quiet good. Belgium endive is hard to find here and I'd been looking for some for a recipe I wanted...
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Creamy Parmesan Skillet Eggs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 12th April 2016)

This was very good. I made a half recipe for my breakfast. I don't think I cooked the cream mixture enough before adding in my eggs since by the time my...
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Dump and Done Ramen Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 12th April 2016)

I really liked this but not as good as the Chinese Chicken Salad that uses toasted ramen. Some of the noodles in this one got mushy soggy. Does have a...
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Eggplant and Yogurt Spread reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 16th April 2016)

Had a surplus of eggplants in the fridge, so tried this recipe to use up one of them. Mine was small, but only about 2/3 the size asked, so I cut back...
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Pimento Cheese Macaroni Souffle reviewed by southerncooker

From: Soul Food Odyssey (reviewed 18th April 2016)

While this was very good we're not big fans of eggs in our mac and cheese. Did enjoy the pimentos though but son liked nothing about it. Daughter enjoyed...
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coconut rice with Brussels sprouts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 19th April 2016)

This is a versatile rice bowl recipe that tasted perfect on a cool early spring day. Brown rice is cooked in coconut milk (in the future I would just...
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Red Lentil and Cauliflower Tomato Pulao reviewed by kaye16

From: Lisa's Kitchen (reviewed 19th April 2016)

Very tasty. We really enjoyed this. It's easy to assemble, and except for the cauliflower, it's stuff I mostly have on hand. With red lentils, rice, cauliflower,...
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Potato and Leek Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 22nd April 2016)

Very, very nice in taste, BUT: - we made half a recipe as a side dish for the two of us (three including baby, but normally that doesn't really matter),...
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Busty Yogurt Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Southern Biscuits (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Loved the tangy flavor from the yogurt! The texture was good and they got nice a crisp around the edges but didn't "triple in size" unfortunately.
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Vanilla Cheesecakes with Fresh Strawberry Compote reviewed by southerncooker

From: Le French Oven (reviewed 25th April 2016)

We enjoyed these very much but some of the family missed having a crust. The compote was super sweet but worked well when eaten with the cake and a fresh...
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Pecans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Good broccoli salad that you can make ahead and store in fridge. I used a Fuji apple instead of red delicious and I couldn't find smoked cheddar. Had planned...
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Seviyan ki Kheer--Vermicelli Pudding reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Think I may have nailed this finally after trying the recipe multiple times. The trick is to use her timings for the cooking exactly. It will still be...
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Waffled Falafel reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th April 2016)

Flavors were good and it definitely fulfilled my falafel cravings without the messy frying. The only trouble was getting the waffles to hold together....
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Cheesy Cheeseless Scrambled Eggs with Burst Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 30th April 2016)

I normally only enjoy soft scrambled eggs. Well these are far from soft scrambled since you stir them for 12 to 14 minutes. It seems to work with the cream...
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Garlic-Roasted Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 30th April 2016)

While this bacon was very good with the eggs and burst tomatoes from page 16 it does leave you with morning garlic breath.
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Il Buco-Style Kale Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 2nd May 2016)

Daughter loved this one but I thought it a bit on the tart side. I did enjoy it though as long as I got a bite with one of the homemade croutons. Couldn't...
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Spicy Italian Sausage Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 2nd May 2016)

While this was very good we thought the sausage a bit over powering. It calls for half ground beef and half spicy Italian sausage. I couldn't find the...
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Almond Macaroons reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 10th May 2016)

These are very good but would be so much easier to make if the amount of almonds were by weight rather than volume. And one tablespoon of dough makes...
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Banana Pudding Filled Cupcakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 11th May 2016)

While these were very good didn't enjoy them as much as I do banana pudding. They were hard to eat but still delicious.
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Garlic & Ginger Green Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 15th May 2016)

Crunchy, sharp-flavored, and vinegary - these are a perfect complement to a meat-heavy meal.
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Flaky, Buttery Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 18th May 2016)

To be fair I have to give this 4 stars - I did not have all the proper ingredients and though they did come out good they were not as tasty as some other...
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Breaded Sautéed Cauliflower reviewed by friederike

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

Very similar but quite a bit nicer than the sautéed (or boiled?) cauliflower with a layer of breadcrumbs that I used to eat as a kid. Unfortunately, quite...
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No-fuss Shepherd's Pie reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 22nd May 2016)

We used beef mince instead of lamb (does that make it a Milkmaid's Pie?), and about 2/3 of a can of tomatoes, as I had run out of tomato concentrate. We...
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Noodle Salad with Chicken and Chili-Scallion Oil reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd May 2016)

I am giving this one an extra star which I am sure it would garner if I had followed the recipe. I was short on several things and messed up the sauce...
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Hominy Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 28th May 2016)

These were soft, delicious and perfect for tacos. Definitely a more corn forward flavor and more pliable than my regular corn tortillas. Minus one star...
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Basic Bulgogi reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 30th May 2016)

This was delicious, if not a tiny bit salty (even without salting the meat just before cooking). The recipe calls for marinating up to 8 hours, but that...
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Yukon Gold Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

Made for Mother's Day brunch and they were DELICIOUS! I took off a star because I had to add a lot of flour (well over a cup!) to make a workable dough....
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Fettuccine with Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Beard on Pasta (reviewed 2nd June 2016)

I'm not sure why zucchini got singled out for the titles, since there are also red bell peppers and tomatoes. Whatever, it was good. - Fresh pasta (my...
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Strawberry Basil Soda reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 4th June 2016)

This was a nice refreshing drink and a great way to use up some not quite in season strawberries. I don't use the full 2 tablespoons per glass and find...
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Beet Salad with Greens and Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 6th June 2016)

Roast the beets, marinate in a vinaigrette, toast nuts, sautee the greens very lightly (to wilting), and assemble with goat cheese. Very simple and delicious....
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Perfect Granola reviewed by Barbara

From: How to cook the perfect ... Felicity Cloake (Guardian) (reviewed 6th June 2016)

This is great granola, but too sweet. I also found the coconut flakes toasted too much, so I've made the following adaptations: Use 75 ml of honey instead...
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Chicken with Apricots, Chickpeas and Sweet Potato / Abrikozenkip met kikkererwten en zoete aardappel reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 16th June 2016)

It was quite nice, but it wasn't at all what was in the recipe. I forgot to buy sweet potatoes, so I simply omitted those; the dried apricots smelled off,...
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Swedish Pancakes with Blackberry Vanilla Jam reviewed by southerncooker

From: Honest Cooking (reviewed 27th June 2016)

I picked the berries late yesterday evening after I got home from work and made the jam at 3 AM this morning so it could chill before making the pancakes....
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Spicy Pan-Fried Cod reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 30th June 2016)

Made a half recipe with lieu noir, which seems to be a distant cod relative. Pretty good and easy (and fast) enough to make. The instructions have mix...
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Insalata di Tonno e Patate -- Tuna & Potato Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: A Table in Tuscany (reviewed 1st July 2016)

A very nice salad. I served it on a lettuce-lined plate. The whole recipe, which should serve four, was a nice meal for two. Four only as a side or starter...
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Shrimp with Curry Leaves and Fenugreek reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Very tasty recipe, and fast. Made half recipe, with half of most spice, but a whole red chile. The result was not challenging. Served with Jeera Rice.
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Jeera Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 3rd July 2016)

Very good rice. This may become my standard rice dish. Half recipe was a generous serving for two.
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Roasted Pepper Relish with Olives, Capers, and Rosemary reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart (reviewed 6th July 2016)

I used this for some Seared Fish Steaks (swordfish) and we quite liked it. The recipe doesn't say, but I chopped my rosemary leaves pretty small, since...
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Tamarind and Date Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 8th July 2016)

Easy and really yummy. I tasted at some point and added more tamarind, since I thought more of that nice sour taste was needed to balance the sweet of...
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Coconut Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 8th July 2016)

Pretty good, and good for using up that extra bit of coconut milk leftover from another course.
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Tex-Mex Mole reviewed by jenncc

From: The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos (reviewed 9th July 2016)

This by no means stands up to REAL mole, made with five times the ingredients and a bigger time commitment. However this made a fine gravy for my chicken...
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Vanilla Peanut Butter Chunk and Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Edible Perspective (reviewed 10th July 2016)

This is a delicious coconut milk based ice cream. I followed this recipe closely but used a different technique in the layering of the ice cream, chunks...
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Yogurt Panna Cotta with Walnuts and Honey reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th July 2016)

Really enjoyed this topped with walnuts, strawberries and a little honey. The texture was smooth and light. Repeated for breakfast with granola and berries.
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Szechwan Carrot Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th July 2016)

Delicious! I did use a salted/less sweet peanut butter, a bit more ginger and swapped the milk with coconut milk.
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Cilantro Chutney Chicken (Lilli Chatni Anna Murghi Kari) reviewed by kateq

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 18th July 2016)

I thought this was very good--but I think sawdust covered with this Chutney would probably be delicious. I was sorry that I followed instructions and...
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Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd July 2016)

Really good sandwiches that travel well. Add some basil leaves to make it even better. I use roasted red peppers from a jar.
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Mango Cinnamon Crisp reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 23rd July 2016)

I went to make this, thinking I'd defrosted most of a sack of frozen mango slices. Turns out it was something else, but I did have a small number of slices...
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Kashmiri Lamb Chops reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Cooked these under the broiler. Delicious. They'd probably be good on the grilled on the barbecue too.
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Fish Mollee reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Quite good and very easy to make. Used cod. (Shrimp can also be used used.) N.B.: There is an error in the ingredient list, which says only "4 fresh green...
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Broccoli Sabzi reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Good. I covered the broc while it was cooking and finally added a bit of water for the last minutes to help the broccoli cook it since the pan seemed a...
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Chettinad Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

Very good. Onions and chicken thigh meat in a tasty sauce. Next time I'll coarsely chop the garlic cloves instead of just crushing them as instructed.
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Godfather Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 25th July 2016)

This was an easy week night meal. Browned ground beef added to cooked egg noodles, spaghetti sauce, cream cheese, and sour cream. Toss in a baking dish...
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Mutter Paneer reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 25th July 2016)

(I'm unsure if this is meant as a main or a side. I served a full recipe as a main, over plain rice. Two of us could eat it all. It would have served three...
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Onion Bhajiyas reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

The major problem with this recipe is that it calls for too much salt. That 2 tsps should probably be 1/2 or maybe 3/4 tsps. (I reduced to 1 tsp and they...
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Bombay Chicken Masala reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

Good stuff. Easy.
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Tomato Fish Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 28th July 2016)

Easy and tasty.
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Sour Cream and Yoghurt Dressing / Rahm-Joghurt-Dressing reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Very nice dressing that goes well with butterhead lettuce. The only caveat is that it produces a lot of dressing, and you won't need that much, unless...
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Lamb Kebabs reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Good stuff. I did mince the garlic cloves, rather than crush them. Rather than baking meatballs, I made patties and we bbq'd them.
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Peach Cobbler reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Together: Recipes and Recollections (reviewed 29th July 2016)

Very yummy. - No bourbon in house; I used brandy instead. (Pineau might have been nice.) - Only 1/4cup sugar for the filling. - We got six piggy servings...
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Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs reviewed by hipcook

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 31st July 2016)

I used this as a marinade for beef, and it was a big hit. I agree with kaye16; it's a little too salty. (I fixed it by adding yogurt and lemon but next...
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Flaked Almond Tuna Salad reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Oh She Glows (reviewed 3rd August 2016)

This turned out pretty well. I didn't have kelp granules, so I added dulse flakes. It tasted good, I don't know that it lent a fishy taste. I should try...
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Spicy Fig Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 4th August 2016)

Nice bread, but missing, I think, eggs--I added two and can't imagine how the bread would be without them. Makes enough for a nice fat loaf and two mini...
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Salmon with Lime-Hoisin Glaze with Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 4th August 2016)

Actually, 5 from me and 4 from DH. The salmon and glaze (of hoisin, lime juice, and grated garlic) are easy and terrific. Very tasty. For the salad,...
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Butterscotch Brownies reviewed by jenncc

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

These are DECADENT! Gooey and delicious with brown sugar and butter toasted pecans. I did not have a 9-inch pan so made them in my 8-inch and added 10...
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Nana's Hoop Cheese Mac & Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2016)

While this was very good and we love hoop cheese the cheese didn't melt good. Maybe it was because I got sharp cheddar hoop cheese which is what they had...
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Banjo Pickers – The sandwich that’ll make you sing! reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 8th August 2016)

We enjoyed this one. Kinda like a reuben in a way. I used smoked sausage instead of keilbasa and the option of jalapenos instead of banana peppers. Also...
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Stuffed Cheeseburger Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen (reviewed 8th August 2016)

These were very good I made them for our supper. Uses Parker House style frozen rolls. Pickles, ketchup, mustard, cheddar cheese and browned hamburger...
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King's Hawaiian Bread (Copycat) reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 9th August 2016)

As many of the reviews on the site state, this is not as sweet as King's Hawaiian which is probably why I decided to try it. I was looking for a "canvas"...
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Basic White Wine Marinade for Chicken and Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Very good marinade. I couldn't get mine to ignite to burn off alcohol. Oh well.
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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon-Tarragon Butter Baste reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Very good chicken. Good instructions for the grilling. As suggested, marinated the chicken first with Basic White Wine Marinade for Chicken and Fish.
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Cucumber Salad, North Indian Style reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 9th August 2016)

Easy to make, a nice salad, a bit different from your usually cucumber salad, with a "dressing" of S&P, lemon juice, cayenne, and chopped mint.
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A Two-Egg Masala Omelette reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 9th August 2016)

An omelette with Indian flavors (black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, shallots, tomatoes, cayenne, and cilantro). Can hardly go wrong.
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Blondies for Two reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 12th August 2016)

Not quit as rich and gooey as other blondie recipes and they were a bit thinner than the CI recipe or Homesick Texan. These were made to go into a batch...
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Cilantro Chutney (Lilli Chutney) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I've made this chutney using roasted unsalted peanuts and another time with some ground almonds that needed using up. I've also used lime juice instead...
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Slow-Cooked Red Pepper and Paneer Curry (Karahi Paneer) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

This is the Indian cousin of piperade, that Basque dish of stewed peppers. It's an easy dish to make, except for frying the paneer. This never seems to...
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Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Curry (Ringra Tametar nu Shaak) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I usually turn to bhaigan bharta for an Indian eggplant recipe, but this has now gone into regular rotation because it is delicious and does not require...
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The Perfect Masala Chai reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I'm getting addicted to a cup or two of chai in the evening as a result of this recipe. I have adapted ithe masala a bit by adding nutmeg to the spice...
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Chai Masala Spice Mix (Chai nu Masalo) reviewed by Barbara

From: Made in India: Cooked in Britain: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 13th August 2016)

I have adapted ithe masala a bit by adding nutmeg to the spice mix, but since apparently every Indian family has its own preferred mix, this seems perfectly...
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Carne Con Chili reviewed by jenncc

From: The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos (reviewed 14th August 2016)

This was great with a few tweaks: I toasted and rehydrated my anchos in very hot water for about 30 minutes, then chopped before adding to sauce. After...
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Classic Sesame Noodles with Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 14th August 2016)

This was a pretty good, fairly quick meal. We liked and will likely repeat. - I used about 7oz of WW spaghetti with most of the veggie and a bit short...
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Mexican Layer Dip reviewed by jenncc

From: The Pioneer Woman (reviewed 15th August 2016)

I used this as a guide for a much smaller portion of dip. It was tasty and reminiscent of the 7 layer dip I love. I made my own charro beans and mixed...
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Chef John's Homemade Croutons reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 20th August 2016)

Simple and tasty.
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Curried Chicken with Mango Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 27th August 2016)

Very good, quick main course and salad. - I marinated by thighs for a while in the yogurt mixture, but that wasn't asked for. - I used curry powder because...
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Cinnamon-Honey Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 29th August 2016)

This makes a tasty small batch of granola. Comes together quickly and with very few ingredients. That said, I think it would be easier to incorporate...
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Zucchini Onion Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 29th August 2016)

Shades of the 70s! This is a bisquik pie thing. Haven't made one of these in ages and ages. Still good nevertheless. This is a nice wayf to use up some...
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 30th August 2016)

I made these as full-sized muffins and the results were lovely--tender, moist muffins, not overly sweet. If I didn't tell people they contained zucchini,...
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Hot and Sour Soba Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 2nd September 2016)

DH liked this a lot. I served this as a main course with some cooked shrimp added, more or less a whole recipe for two. Quite tasty, easy and fast to assemble. -...
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Salsa de Salciccie - Sausage Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: A Table in Tuscany (reviewed 6th September 2016)

Nice sauce, easy to make, simple ingredients. - Used my last bit of Hazan's Homemade Sausage from the freezer. It was 8oz, so I made about a 2/3 recipe....
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Butter-Poached Shrimp with Grits reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 25th September 2016)

This was good—how could it not be with the huge amount of butter (one cup for four servings)—but not extraordinary. I'm not sure that just sautéing...
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Peach Melba Cake with Raspberry Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 27th September 2016)

Made just the frosting which was light and delicious with good raspberry flavor. This is a whipped cream frosting and cannot withstand much time out of...
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Stuffed Pizza reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th September 2016)

This is a very good recipe for a typical Chicago Style Stuffed Pizza. I strayed from the recipe only with my fillings - no spinach, added pepperoni and...
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Sichuan Pork Ragu reviewed by BethNH

From: Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes (reviewed 30th September 2016)

I cooked this on at night after a longish day at work when I didn't particularly care to cook dinner. It was very simple to pull together and was very...
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Kung Pao Shrimp reviewed by BethNH

From: Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes (reviewed 30th September 2016)

This dish has a very typical sauce made with soy sauce, black vinegar, rice wine and a few other ingredients poured over stir fried shrimp, peppers and...
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