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Zingerman’s Detroit-Style Pizza reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 15th October 2017)

This comes together quickly (verses other pizza recipes I have made). Technique is very good - I achieved the crispy edges and bottom with additional...
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Cookie Monster's Favorite Molasses Crackle Cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: Sesame Street Let's Cook! (reviewed 16th October 2017)

We made the large chewy option rather than the small crisp version and they turned out great.
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Chili Colorado reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 17th October 2017)

Tender pieces of pork simmered in a deep, savory chili puree- this is a very rich, comforting, stew. I used boneless pork loin roast (did not trim the...
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Brown Butter Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 20th October 2017)

This is a very good banana bread to make ahead - it went from a 3 star recipe to a 4 star overnight as the flavors of the banana and brown butter became...
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Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt with Pineapple Cooler reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 20th October 2017)

Daughter made both of these recipes for us and they were both good. She served the sandwiches on a cibatta bun. Didn't get a photo of the pineapple cooler...
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Beer Cheese & Mac reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 23rd October 2017)

Son, daughter and I enjoyed this one but we've had other mac and cheeses we've enjoyed a bit more. Still this was quiet good. Cheeses were smoked Gouda,...
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Perfect Homemade Pita Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 24th October 2017)

The flavor of this pita is perfect, the dough was easy to work with, BUT I could not get mine to puff/form a pocket. Followed the directions exactly but...
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Triple Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts (reviewed 25th October 2017)

Wow, TRIPLE OATMEAL- rolled, flour and steel cut. I love oatmeal cookies and while I won't say I loved these three times as much, I did think they were...
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James Beard's Pleasant Pasta reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 25th October 2017)

This really is such a pleasant dish and it's very easy. I do think it's better with half and half or milk rather than heavy cream. And if what is on...
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Cream Biscuits reviewed by kalamansi

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 26th October 2017)

I love making these biscuits because I don't have to take out the pastry blender or food processor. The biscuits are very tender, and you have to be careful...
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Southern-ish Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 27th October 2017)

Son and I liked this one but hubby did not. I did omit the red bell pepper since son doesn't enjoy them. I used molasses instead of sorghum and romaine...
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Ginger Cilantro Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 31st October 2017)

Quite a good idea for a recipe, but not a sauce that is meant for a fresh pasta (which is the point of this book). I served it over soba noodles, which...
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Fig and Blue Cheese Savouries reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 5th November 2017)

These were tasty! I made the dough rolled into a a log and placed in the freezer until needed. Once thawed for 15-25 minutes, slice, make a small well...
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Genius Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 6th November 2017)

I needed a vegan recipe so this fit the bill - the fat is vegetable shortening and there is no milk. These are very similar to other tortillas I have...
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The Best Way To Cook Corn on The Cob reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 7th November 2017)

This is more of a technique than a recipe. I usually roast corn on the cob but since I was cooking for a crowd and my kitchen was already steamy this...
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Call Me Blondies reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 7th November 2017)

These were great, unfortunately I may have left them in about 5 minutes too long - next time no more than 25 minutes. They were a bit cake-y when I was...
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Berbere Burnt Parsnips & Carrots reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) (reviewed 11th November 2017)

I ordered the Berbere spice from Amazon just so I could make this dish. So glad I did since grandson loved the parsnips cooked this way. Daughter, and...
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Mushroom Duxelles reviewed by kaye16

From: The Way to Cook (reviewed 23rd November 2017)

I made a halfish recipe of this to make Wild rice Braised with Mushroom Duxelles. Easy and good. I have frozen the extra as she suggested. Small confusion....
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Wild Rice Braised with Mushroom Duxelles reviewed by kaye16

From: The Way to Cook (reviewed 23rd November 2017)

A pretty good way to do wild rice. I liked it a lot, my husband not, and we haven't figured out the difference. This variation says the duxelles are "finely...
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Chorizo Dressing with Leeks reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 24th November 2017)

A quite delicious riff on sausage stuffing. The instructions regarding the bread are really tedious--in the future, I would cut or tear the bread into...
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Carl's Deep-Fried Turkey reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 25th November 2017)

This was very good but could have been a bit more seasoned but that was probably my fault. Next time I'd use even more cayenne since it wasn't spicy enough....
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Spiced Chicken with Brown Butter reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Fast Food: 350 Recipes Ready-to-Eat in 30 Minutes (reviewed 25th November 2017)

We liked this. Stuffed some of the butter mixture under the skin of my thighs. Roasted in the oven at a highish temperature, since the broiler was otherwise...
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Broiled Eggplant with Lemon, Basil, and Cracked Coriander reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Fast Food: 350 Recipes Ready-to-Eat in 30 Minutes (reviewed 25th November 2017)

We both liked this. I cooked the slices under the broiler. Was surprised that the cracked coriander actually stuck to the slices when I turned them. Squeezed...
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Thai Curry & Pork Sesame Noodles reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 2nd December 2017)

Pretty good stuff, easy and fast. - Used half of noodles and meat; all of sauce and veggies. - Used green curry paste. - Cooked my green beans before chopping. -...
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Broiled Cheddar reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 4th December 2017)

This is a delicious version of tomato soup, elevated by borrowing the idea of cheesy goodness from French Onion Soup. What I probably like best about this...
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Thai Stir-Fried Long Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking: Favorite Recipes from Lemon Grass Restaurant and Cafes (reviewed 4th December 2017)

Pretty good and easy to assemble. Made a halfish recipe with haricots verts. They needed a bit more to cook than indicated. No kaffir lime leaves.
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MOROCCAN SLOW-COOKED LAMB reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Halved this recipe using a large lamb steak. Meat was tender and fragrant in this flavorful stew type prep. Wonderful recipe! Added a couple tablespoons...
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Skordalia reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

Not quite the Skordalia I am used to, but very good none the less. I added parsley rather than mint and served with lamb kabobs - it was delicious.
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Easy Pastry Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

A beautiful and delicious pie crust. I sometimes sub a bit of cake flour for some of the all purpose to get a super flakey crust. Either way this is a...
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RASPBERRY SWIRL COOKIES reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th December 2017)

These are a bit finicky but with a little work and some tweaks they were tasty and looked great on my cookie platter. I used other reviewers suggestion...
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Everyday Potato Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 10th December 2017)

Simple and delicious. I may have over mixed during the first 2 minute mix, because it took a while for the olive oil to incorporate. It just kind of...
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Basic Buckwheat Pasta reviewed by jenncc

From: Washington Post (reviewed 12th December 2017)

This was excellent with a few tweaks. First of all I had to sub about 1/2 cup of the "00" flour with AP. I made this on a very dry day and the water was...
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Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 12th December 2017)

Tasty sauce. Ate with a homemade buckwheat pasta (Washington Post). I sauteed the mushrooms with thyme, oregano, garlic and a tiny bit of onion before...
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Fassolakia Freska (Green Beans with Onion and Tomato) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 12th December 2017)

We really liked this. I think the cooking time might be a bit long, 20-40 min for green beans could be a lot. We both thought that this would be perfect...
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Grecian Lamb with Herbed Yogurt Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 12th December 2017)

Pretty good stuff. My lamb chops marinated overnight. - Didn't make the Herbed Yogurt Sauce 3 hours ahead; it would have been better to do that. It needed...
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Barley with Mushroom and Sage reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 13th December 2017)

While I thought this was very good hubby just thought ok and son didn't like, even though he usually enjoys barley recipes and loves mushroom and sage.
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Meatballs Marinara reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 13th December 2017)

While this was very good and quick and easy in the Instant Pot son and I both agreed we like my meatballs cooked in the oven. The meatballs were cooked...
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Bacon Cheese Tots reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home (reviewed 13th December 2017)

Easy - frozen tots baked and topped with crumbled bacon and lots of shredded Colby Jack. I didn't drizzle with sour cream.
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Vanillekipferl reviewed by friederike

From: Weihnachtsbäckerei: Meine Backrezepte für die Weihnachtszeit (reviewed 13th December 2017)

Very nice. The vanilla flavour wasn't very strong, though I'm not sure if maybe my vanilla pod was too small (and whether or not he meant vanilla sugar...
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Cannoli Cookies reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 18th December 2017)

These cookies have a texture similar to, but lighter than, cake-like chocolate chip cookies. I love the chocolate-orange flavor combo so these were a big...
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Baked Mushroom Rice reviewed by Cindyedge

From: From Portland's Palate (reviewed 18th December 2017)

Easy and tasty rice casserole. It was a little too salty for our tastes, though. I would cut the salt to 3/4 teaspoons or use low-sodium chicken broth.
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Walnut Sauce with Fennel Seeds reviewed by kaye16

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 21st December 2017)

A good sauce for falafels. Made a half recipe for two; we would have liked a bit more. Thought it was a bit runny while making it, but it wasn't really....
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Falafel with Walnut Sauce and Garnishes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 21st December 2017)

NB: I used store-bought falafels. A nice set of garnishes. The Walnut Sauce and Garnishes is very good. Used all the garnishes except the grilled eggplant,...
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Sourdough, Apple and Almond Dressing reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th December 2017)

Made this two years in a row. It is best with fresh sage, as called for, as well as a little added thyme and a pinch of rosemary. Can be made ahead and...
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Confetti Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 25th December 2017)

These are a little cakier than I prefer but that could be due to over zealous beating of the butter/egg. That said the flavor is very good, with a light...
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Spicy Red Pepper Cranberry Relish reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 25th December 2017)

Love this recipe and have used it several times but the two jalapenos can be a bit much depending on their spice level and your crowds taste. The first...
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Pork Loin Braised in Milk reviewed by kaye16

From: Seasons and Suppers (reviewed 26th December 2017)

Nice pork, yummy sauce. Easy to do.
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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 31st December 2017)

A very enjoyable sandwich; flavors really work. The recipe is part of a longer article on pulled chicken, which begins with a VERY quick and versatile...
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Thick Coconut Custard Pie reviewed by kateq

From: Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie (reviewed 2nd January 2018)

An excellent pie filling. I used my usual all butter pie crust and an 8 1/2" inch aluminum pie plate (I was transporting the pie and didn't want to worry...
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Sticky shiitake mushrooms reviewed by redjanet

From: Bosh! (reviewed 4th January 2018)

A nice way of making mushrooms the star in a that comes together quickly. A bit on the sweet side, and I also added some tenderstem broccoli as a side...
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Chickpea, quinoa and turmeric curry reviewed by redjanet

From: Deliciously Ella Every Day: Simple recipes and fantastic food for a healthy way of life (reviewed 4th January 2018)

A very good, hearty curry for those cold winter nights. It could possibly do with some more herbs or onions added in, but still satisfying without. That...
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Cauliflower Cachumbar reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 4th January 2018)

I made this with grated broccoli stems (needing to use up a collection), rather than cauliflower. It was a very nice accompaniment to an Indian meal. Next...
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Salmon and Spinach Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

The result was tasty, and an attractive dish, but I'm a bit doubtful about the recipe. First of all, the recipe serves four with 14 ounces of salmon....
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Artichoke and Spinach Surprise reviewed by Cindyedge

From: Western Junior League Cookbook (reviewed 7th January 2018)

This recipe needs to be made a day in advance for flavors to meld but is a very good and easy creamy spinach side dish. I often make only a third of the...
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Classic Chicken Wings reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Instant Pot® Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Fast & Healthy Meals (reviewed 7th January 2018)

Delicious but almost to done. Great flavor though.
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Healthy (Oil Free) Hummus reviewed by redjanet

From: Foodie Fiasco (reviewed 7th January 2018)

I was looking for a low-fat recipe for hummus to snack on with veg during the week and came across this. Glad I tried it as it has no oil added and a lot...
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Eggplant Parmesan Boats reviewed by friederike

From: Tasty (reviewed 7th January 2018)

Surprisingly tasty, actually. There's one major flaw - the recipe only calculates half an aubergine per serving - that was what my one year old (12.5 months!)...
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Magic Kesem Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Israel Eats (reviewed 8th January 2018)

These are nutty, crisp and delicious. I used whole wheat flour + a little buckwheat flour. The amount of water I needed was only about half of what is...
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Honey Whole-Wheat Bread reviewed by kalamansi

From: Bread Toast Crumbs: Recipes for No-Knead Loaves & Meals to Savor Every Slice (reviewed 12th January 2018)

Spicy Thai Red Curry Beef reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 13th January 2018)

Very good one-dish meal, easy to assemble. - Made a half recipe using some cooked beef, already thinly sliced, from the freezer - Served with long-grain...
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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef reviewed by southerncooker

From: Aunt Bee's Recipes (reviewed 13th January 2018)

Quick Easy and delicious. Calls for 1.5 cups brown sugar though and I cut it to 1 cup. Think it could have been cut a little more.
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Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Adventures of a Nurse (reviewed 14th January 2018)

Very cheesy and quiet good. Hit with the family. Quick and Easy.
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Chilli Crab Linguine with Vodka reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 15th January 2018)

Easy and fast and tasty. We have to deseed tomatoes here, so the sauce was a bit dryer that it ought to be. Pretty good though.
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Cannellini Bean and Grilled Shrimp Salad (Insalata di Cannellini e Gamberi alla Griglia) reviewed by kateq

From: From Biba's Italian Kitchen (reviewed 15th January 2018)

A straightforward salad which makes an excellent lunch or even dinner, particularly in warm weather. I serve this over greens--arugula when I have it....
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Bolognese Meat Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: From Biba's Italian Kitchen (reviewed 15th January 2018)

A very flavorful meatloaf. I really like the pancetta and lemon rind which add a subtle depth to the flavor. My only quarrel is that I found the amount...
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Chickpea tikka masala reviewed by redjanet

From: Feed Me Vegan (reviewed 16th January 2018)

Surprisingly lovely curry that is fairly quick to make. At first I thought it might be a bit bland, but the flavours were good and tasted even better the...
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Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin, Turmeric, and Lemon reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

Pretty good way to do cauliflower. Nice flavors. Took longer that 30min in the oven to get the cauliflower done; either I didn't cut my cauliflower small...
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Meyer Lemon Loaf Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 18th January 2018)

I was craving a little something sweet on this cold snowy day and started thumbing though some of my books when I came across this recipe. I still had...
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Pumpkin lemongrass soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: The ACE Bakery Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2018)

This makes a very good nutritious soup. I enjoyed the light spicing and the lemony flavour. I used a light chicken stock instead of water (with water I...
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Edamame hummus reviewed by Kestrel

From: The ACE Bakery Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2018)

We enjoyed this hummus type dip although I expanded on the basic recipe adding a fair amount of cilantro, some extra lemon juice, and several drops of...
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Instant Pot Steak Tidbits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Luck (reviewed 21st January 2018)

London broil seared in a very hot pan on both sides then sliced and added to some bbq sauce in the IP. Later broiled topped with cheese on garlic toast.
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Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 21st January 2018)

These are delicious and truly reminiscent of an oatmeal cookie. They did turn out quite thin but next time I will adjust accordingly.
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Cornmeal blueberry muffins reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd January 2018)

These were very good muffins. I liked the addition of cornmeal and whole wheat flour (I used white whole wheat), and the fact that they weren't too sweet....
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Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 24th January 2018)

This was very tasty. That said I did halve the recipe using close to the full amount of spice/lemon. I particularly loved the combination of the lemons...
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Carrot lovers poppy seed bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2018)

This bread has excellent taste and texture, and is a great way to eat more carrots! I did have to add quite a bit more water to the dough (probably 1/4...
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Skillet Macaroni and Broccoli and Mushrooms and Cheese reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 29th January 2018)

Very much enjoyed this--went with whole milk, regular pasta instead of whole wheat, skipped the flour and was generous with mushrooms and broccoli. I...
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Chocolate Ricotta Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Mollie Katzen (reviewed 29th January 2018)

These are very good muffins--nice and moist. I felt they needed just a bit of a punch and added some cinnamon and some espresso powder as well as a bit...
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Spiced roast chicken breast reviewed by Kestrel

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th January 2018)

This worked quite well. My chicken breasts were quite large with bone in and I think this would work better with smaller pieces deboned (recipe didn't...
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Power packed bean bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 29th January 2018)

This was a great way to use beans in an unexpected fashion. I used chick peas instead of the navy beans specified in the recipe. I liked that this recipe...
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Roasted Butternut Squash Curry with Garlic and Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 30th January 2018)

An excellent vegetarian main course. I made a half recipe and served over brown rice with Golden Garlic Raita as suggested. It's easy and fairly fast to...
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Spicy lentil and aubergine pasta reviewed by redjanet

From: Deliciously Ella Every Day: Simple recipes and fantastic food for a healthy way of life (reviewed 1st February 2018)

Very good, healthy vegan pasta recipe. This involves some chopping up to prep but then is one of those recipes you can leave simmering on the hob for an...
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Kale speltotto with goat cheese reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 2nd February 2018)

I made an adaptation of this with carrots and spinach substituted for the leeks and kale, and I also used my own chicken stock. The result was a very good...
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Beet hummus reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 2nd February 2018)

A great way to eat beets. I make a selection of different hummus of various colours to have with homemade crackers. This one freezes well. If you don't...
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Rye-Cheddar Fondue reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th February 2018)

I would have rated this a three, because I found it too salty (my cheddar selection; there is no added salt in the recipe), but my family loved it. My...
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Grandma Guarnaschelli's Lasagna with mini beef meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 5th February 2018)

While my family and I thought this very good they said they liked my homemade lasagna better. The mini meatballs are a bit time consuming but I loved her...
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Carrot Cake with Cider and Olive Oil reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th February 2018)

This is more of a bread than a cake as it's not too sweet. Mine rose well, tasted good, and had a nice texture. The spices could probably be increased...
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Butternut Squash Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 5th February 2018)

Soup for dinner tonight. This was easy and good. I finally realized that I'm still using an old crockpot (old enough the crock isn't removable) with lower...
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Roasted potatoes and eggplant reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 6th February 2018)

This is a very simple recipe and is very tasty. I kept the garlic whole and kept an eye on it as the veggies roasted, since others have commented that...
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Ciambella (Grandmother's Pastry Ring) reviewed by kaye16

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 9th February 2018)

Sorry to see I hadn't written anything about this here. Just thinking about making it again. I wrote a blog post about it when I made it last.
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Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 9th February 2018)

The pork was excellent. Neither of us cared for the sauce with the sweet potatoes. I reduced the honey to 2tbl, but we still thought it was too sweet....
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Seeded Multigrain Crackers reviewed by Kestrel

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 10th February 2018)

I make lots of crackers and these were pretty good and very easy. I liked the fact that they were covered in seeds; I used sesame, flax, and poppy seeds...
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Spiced Beef Stew reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 11th February 2018)

Not hot-spicy, but spicy with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this is really a venison stew made with beef. Curiously Scicolone says in the headnote that...
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Pasta with Fast Sausage Ragu reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 13th February 2018)

As I am not generally a fan of Mark Bittman's "Minimalist" recipes in the Times, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this very simple and very fast ragu....
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Rainbow chard and avocado salad reviewed by Kestrel

From: Cool Green Leaves & Red Hot Peppers: A Guide to Cooking With Fresh Vegetables (reviewed 13th February 2018)

A nice way to use chard stems if you have them left over. The stems are lightly cooked and then combined with avocado, salad leaves, olives, and parsley....
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Peppery Beef Stew reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 16th February 2018)

Made a half recipe in my 3qt crock. Cut beef bits smaller than 2", which we find too large. Mine cooked overnight, closer to 11 hours rather than just...
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Tomato and Red Wine Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 18th February 2018)

My half recipe made about 1-1/2 cups of sauce; a whole recipe would make about 3 cups (NOT 6 cups as stated), which is sensible considering it starts with...
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"Big Meatball" Meat Loaf reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 18th February 2018)

Not sure why meatloaf the crocklpot is so much better than meatloaf from the oven, but it is. I made a halfish recipe of this in my 3-qt crock. Used...
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Mushroom risotto reviewed by redjanet

From: Vegan Under Pressure (reviewed 19th February 2018)

I love making risotto in the instant pot! It is so ridiculously easy and comes out well every time. The author gives instructions for the basic risotto...
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Vietnamese chicken and rice soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot® (reviewed 20th February 2018)

A pretty good soup that was ready in just over an hour. I did omit the kombu as stated in the headnote. I found the final soup tasted good with just a...
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Cauliflower with Prosciutto and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 23rd February 2018)

Maybe 4.5 - Serves 3 (or 4 possibly) as a main over pasta; the 6 servings indicated would be as a side. - The whole recipe was fine in a 3qt crockpot. -...
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