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Greek-Style Lamb Parcels en Papillote reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Gourmet Express 2 (reviewed 25th February 2018)

This would have been excellent if the lamb hadn't been overcooked. I know it's hard to tell when it's all wrapped up, but I'd guess 20 minutes would have...
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Calamari Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 26th February 2018)

4.5 even - This was DEElicious, a nice thick soup with squid rings, rice, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas. My calamari were quite overdue to be used...
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Stir-fried bok choy and rice in garlic sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year (reviewed 27th February 2018)

A very nice, quick rice dish for week nights. I used my instant pot to cook the brown rice, which helped to save time. I think I may add sliced mushrooms...
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Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2018)

We thought this was excellent for what you can make with canned tuna. - I used water-packed tuna, rather than oil-packed, which frequently has an off-taste...
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Pickled Red Onions reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2018)

If you like pickled onions, this is a good recipe. I used only 1tbl sugar, since we tend not to like these things too sweet. Having used almost all the...
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Whole wheat apricot scones reviewed by Kestrel

From: Orangette (reviewed 1st March 2018)

These were nice scones. I used white whole wheat flour in mine along with organic apricots. I also added some coarse sugar on top. Very easy to make.
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Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Taters reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Awe Filled Homemaker (reviewed 5th March 2018)

Not the prettiest dish in the world but was very good. All you need to go with is a salad.
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Korean Pulled Pork reviewed by southerncooker

From: Korean Food Made Simple (reviewed 5th March 2018)

This was cooked low and slow in the oven. Some interesting flavors going on - Korean soy bean paste, Korean chile paste, Korean chile flakes, limes, an...
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Kimchi Breakfast Tata reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Homemade Kitchen: Recipes for Cooking with Pleasure (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I checked this book out at my library. I had all the ingredients on hand for this recipe so I made a half recipe for hubs and my breakfast. We both love...
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Jazar Atariyah (Spiced Carrots) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 11th March 2018)

Pretty good. I used the rose water, but might omit this in favor of lemon juice next time.
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Broccoli, cheddar, and wild rice fritters reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 11th March 2018)

I'm not a big fan of broccoli and cheese but these were pretty good. I made them as a side for our supper. Grandson and our daughter and son-in-law were...
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Yellow Split Pea Soup with myriad toppings reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2018)

In themselves, yellow split peas are only marginally more interesting than green split peas. I'm not sure why I thought adding some olive oil, an onion,...
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Pickled Red Onions reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2018)

Quick and easy to make, and a very nice addition to many dishes.
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Pan-Fried Skate with Vinegar, Dill, Shallot, and Tomato reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 15th March 2018)

This was tasty, and fairly easy to prepare. I'm still uncomfortable doing skate/ray, though, and might try again with another fish.
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Beef Bourguignon with Celeriac Mash reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 17th March 2018)

Just saw that I've never reviewed this recipe! Nice dish, though we've never made the celeriac mash, just the braised beef.
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Coconut Cake Itaparica / Kokoskuchen Itaparica reviewed by friederike

From: Betty Bossis Kuchen, Cakes und Torten (reviewed 17th March 2018)

Nice and moist coconut cake - even my husband enjoyed it, even though he isn't a big fan of coconut cake.
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Instant Pot Creamy Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: 365 Days of Slow Cooking (reviewed 18th March 2018)

This one had an unusual taste for sloppy Joes but still good on a buttered toasted bun with dill pickle slices. It had chili sauce, Dijon Mustard, Worcestershire,...
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Clay Pot Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th March 2018)

No clay pot, but a cast iron Dutch oven worked pretty well. I made a halfish recipe with four thighs. My eggplant was smallish and largely disappeared....
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Hi-Fiber English Muffins reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st March 2018)

These came out great! Maybe I have large English Muffin rings, but I needed at least a tablespoon more than 1/4 cup for each muffin. To compensate for...
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Super easy instant pot lentils reviewed by redjanet

From: Clean Food Dirty Girl (reviewed 21st March 2018)

This is a very simple lentil stew, but it's good and comforting as a healthy, hearty mid-week meal.
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15 minute hoi sin aubergine reviewed by redjanet

From: Bosh! (reviewed 21st March 2018)

If you are missing certain savoury Chinese dishes on a vegan diet, this is a good dish to try. It is quick and easy and has that delicious umami flavour...
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Feelgood Vegan ‘Fishcakes’ reviewed by redjanet

From: So Vegan (reviewed 21st March 2018)

I have to admit straight up here, I ended up not making 'fishcakes' out of this as the mix didn't bind enough for me to be able to form any semblance of...
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Orzo "Risotto" with Fresh Favas, Lemon, and Feta reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot and Spicy (reviewed 21st March 2018)

Having bought a cabbage at the shops today, I made the winter variation of this using shredded cabbage. Good stuff. I made a half recipe and didn't think...
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Onion Bread Soup with Sausage reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 25th March 2018)

I really enjoyed this one but have had other onion soups I enjoyed more. Hubby and son didn't like it at all. Still it was quiet delicious. I couldn't...
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Carrot salad with tahini, crisped chickpeas, and salted pistachios reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 25th March 2018)

I liked this but didn't love it. I used unsalted pistachios. It took a long time to get my chickpeas crisp and then I got busy doing other things and burned...
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Burnt Carrots with Honey, Black Pepper, Butter and Almonds reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 26th March 2018)

I made a half recipe of this. I didn't cook my whole carrots as long as I should have since not all of them were completely done. Son-in-law said he liked...
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Coconut, Almond and Bluberry Cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 28th March 2018)

I wanted to make a gluten free dessert so I chose this cake to try as it has relatively little flour in it. The resulting cake worked well and tasted very...
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Stuffed Squash, Filling One: Mushroom-Cheese reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2018)

Another good way to prepare squash. I use the rice option (sometimes brown or a combo with wild rice), and I think that other grains such as quinoa or...
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Pan-Fried Thai Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 28th March 2018)

Quite good this was. - Slater asks for shredded lemon grass. Hand-cut "shredded" was a bit too chewy. Usually lemongrass is minced. I wonder if he means...
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Apple ricotta pancakes with bacon butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 29th March 2018)

The pancakes and bacon butter were really good. Hubby didn't like the ricotta cream and I was on the fence about it. Once it melted into the bacon butter...
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Jam-Bellied Bran Scones reviewed by southerncooker

From: Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites (reviewed 1st April 2018)

I couldn't find wheat bran but wheat germ is available in all our local supermarkets. I did a Google search and found they are interchangeable in recipes....
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Tapioca Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 2nd April 2018)

This recipe makes a delicious, comforting, creamy pudding. I shorted the sugar by about 2-3 tablespoons and thought it was plenty sweet. Love it warm...
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Butter Lettuce with New Potatoes, Eggs and Pancetta Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 4th April 2018)

Daughter and I liked. I didn't do the pickled onions. It was pretty good any way.
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All American Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science (reviewed 4th April 2018)

This one requires quiet a few steps and dirties many dishes. When I first ate some I wasn't sure I liked it that much and there are other meatloaves I've...
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Popped amaranth and sesame candies reviewed by Kestrel

From: Everyday Whole Grains: 175 New Recipes from Amaranth to Wild Rice, Includes Every Ancient Grain (reviewed 4th April 2018)

Brown sugar and honey are used to make a caramel, then popped grain and sesame seeds are added. I used popped quinoa since that's what I had. A very easy...
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Buffalo potatoes reviewed by Kestrel

From: Recipezazz (reviewed 4th April 2018)

Loved this technique of cooking potatoes. I did the prep the night before and then just oven roasted the next day. Very good result for very little work....
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Carrot-Ginger Black Sesame Loaf reviewed by jenncc

From: Everything I Want to Eat: Sqirl and the New California Cooking (reviewed 2nd May 2018)

After reading all the reviews on Food52 I had serious doubts, but my love of the food at Sqrl (and some blog consulting) boasted my nerve and I went forward,...
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Rustic wheatberry bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Bread Illustrated: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Bakery-Quality Results At Home (reviewed 2nd May 2018)

Very good bread but with a few caveats. This is a high hydration bread (I calculated 79% hydration), and as such I found it a bit too wet and had to add...
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Candied Bacon reviewed by hipcook

From: The Takeout (reviewed 8th April 2018)

Barely a recipe, more of a technique, but it went over gangbusters in my house. Bacon is topped with a layer of brown sugar and a crack of pepper before...
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Whitefish in Papillote reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best Pressure Cooker Cookbook Ever (reviewed 12th April 2018)

It still surprises me to cook fish in the pressure cooker, but it works. These fillets sat on slices of tomato and chopped artichoke hearts, topped with...
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Blondies, infinitely adaptable reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th April 2018)

These were super easy to make and were very good. I browned the butter and added 3/4 cup of chocolate chips which seemed like enough to me. I also made...
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Pan seared salmon reviewed by Kestrel

From: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 17th April 2018)

This recipe was featured on a recent program and involves brining salmon fillets for 15 minutes and then starting them in a cold pan with salt and pepper...
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Granola Bark reviewed by jenncc

From: Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook (reviewed 19th April 2018)

This is a crisp, not too sweet granola recipe. I love the texture and the fact that it cooks into one big sheet of granola but I think I would prefer...
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Dad's simple pasta salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains (reviewed 19th April 2018)

I left out nectarine which she said is the only thing she added to her dad's recipe. It was good both warm and cold for my work lunch salad. I used the...
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Healthy Inside Out Egg Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: This Old Gal (reviewed 19th April 2018)

This was delicious. I couldn't find the black soy or one of her other suggested alternates so I just added a bit of sugar to part of the soy in the sauce...
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Lemon Garlic Pasta with Salmon reviewed by friederike

From: The Cooking Jar (reviewed 20th April 2018)

Quite nice, but a little dry, possibly because Ididn't get the salmon out of the oven in time; but I suspect the whole dish is probe to being dry ad it...
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Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 22nd April 2018)

This is easy and excellent. All eating dinner thought it was super delicious. A couple of small faults are the only reason it's not 5* : - Spaghetti is...
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Mushroom Turnovers reviewed by kateq

From: The New York Times Cookbook (reviewed 22nd April 2018)

A lovely soft dough which crisps up beautifully when baked. The filling is very good but I think is a little too heavy on butter and flour and a little...
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Country Captain reviewed by kateq

From: The New York Times Cookbook (reviewed 22nd April 2018)

I made this for the first time in years, having been reminded of it by a very similar recipe posting on the NY Times cooking site. Parsing thru the comments,...
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Pici ai Fegatini di Pollo e Radicchio—Pici with Chicken Livers and Radicchio reviewed by kaye16

From: Lorenza's Pasta: 200 Recipes for Family and Friends (reviewed 23rd April 2018)

If you're worried about your cholesterol count being low, this is the recipe for you. Chicken livers and lots of butter, cut by mustard and radicchio. I...
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Spelt spaghetti with Spicy Sesame Mushrooms reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 24th April 2018)

I couldn't find spelt spaghetti so substituted whole wheat. Good but better with just a little more soy. Might have been because I used low sodium soy...
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Essential Chopped Tomato-Serrano Salsa reviewed by jenncc

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 24th April 2018)

This is a standard salsa fresca. I like to balance heavier meats and hearty bean dishes with this bright, fresh salsa. I always add the optional garlic...
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North African Zucchini or Squash Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot and Spicy (reviewed 25th April 2018)

Tasty salad to use up that zucchini surplus. Just see that I forgot the mint, which would only have made it better.
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Swiss Chard and Carrots reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Paleo Perfected: A Revolution in Eating Well with 150 Kitchen-Tested Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2018)

I loved this recipe, it was a little fussy in the cooking, first brown the chicken, adding other ingredients in stages and then making a sauce, then cooking...
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Blueberry Muffins reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Paleo Perfected: A Revolution in Eating Well with 150 Kitchen-Tested Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2018)

These are the best looking gluten-free muffins I have made. I chose the recipe as it had a majority of almond flour instead of other processed grains like...
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Olive OIl Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 29th April 2018)

These are great! A crisp cracker rolled into oblong "oval tongues" with a hint of spice. They came together quickly and were easy to roll out even without...
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Brown Butter Granola with Honey and Sumac reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 29th April 2018)

I love all the ingredients in this, however, I felt the pomegranate molasses overpowered the browned butter and the sumac (which I was very generous with)....
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Sweet and Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Genius Kitchen (reviewed 29th April 2018)

This is a quick, simple sauce you can throw together for rice, dumplings or vegetables. I often use it as a starting off point for something a little...
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Miso Glazed Eggplant reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 30th April 2018)

Not quite the Nasu dengaku I had in Japan but still very tasty. Be careful not to over reduce the sauce- it can get thick and hard to spread. I followed...
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Baked Ricotta reviewed by jenncc

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th April 2018)

This was delicious! I made a half recipe but came up with more than enough for my 1 cup dish -the original recipe calls for a 2 cup vessel, hence I thought...
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Raw Asparagus Salad with Breadcrumbs, Walnuts and Mint reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 30th April 2018)

I'm usually not a big mint fan and neither is my daughter but we both thought it worked in this salad. This salad definitely screams spring.
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Maharani's Favorite (Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder) reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 1st May 2018)

Docking 1 point for poor instructions. 1) First instruction: Preheat over to 275F. Next instruction: Prepare a spice paste for the lamb, rub it in, and...
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Rice Noodles with Lemon Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: 200 Budget Meals (Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook) (reviewed 4th May 2018)

This was quite good. Not sure it's "budget" -- how many people have things like rice noodles, sweet chili sauce, fresh parsley, and fresh coriander sitting...
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Chocolate-Glazed Banana Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 6th May 2018)

Very yummy cake. - I used walnuts for the streusel, since I didn't seem to have raw cashews as I thought I did. - I used grapeseed oil instead of canola,...
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Escabeche Rojo (Pickled Onions) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen (reviewed 7th May 2018)

These had a great flavor but the haberano sure gave them a lot of heat.
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Queso Flameado Con Chorizo Y Nopales reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen (reviewed 7th May 2018)

The Mexican Chorizo I was able to get was super spicy. This had a great flavor though. I had to get Jared cactus though since none of the stores here had...
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Nopalito Spice reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen (reviewed 7th May 2018)

Pretty spicy. Looking forward to using in some of the recipes in this book.
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Prawn & Crab Cakes with Chilli Jam reviewed by kaye16

From: 200 Budget Meals (Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook) (reviewed 7th May 2018)

Tasty, but didn't make very good patties. This can be my problem, since I've always had a problem with them. - Used two 140g cans of crab, which left...
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 11th May 2018)

A little labor intensive given the time it takes to slice the sprouts, but a mandolin makes relatively quick work of that. Add crushed toasted walnuts,...
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Spanikopita reviewed by kaye16

From: The vegetarian feast (reviewed 12th May 2018)

I did this in aug91. Very good is all I wrote. This recipe for spanikopita is interesting (to me) because it has mushrooms. - For the spinach, a 750g...
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Curried Tofu and Vegetables over Millet or Bulgur reviewed by kaye16

From: The vegetarian feast (reviewed 12th May 2018)

My note from feb90: Tasty. All veggies could be chopped ahead and assembled in last 30min.
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Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage with Peanut Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 14th May 2018)

A fusion of German and Indian cooking. Hmm... A little strange at first bite, but really quite good. I made a halfish recipe, but used most of spices....
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Red and Green Polenta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 14th May 2018)

Good. Served with Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage with Peanut Sauce as suggested. I cooked as I usually do polenta. Since I was making a half recipe, I only used...
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Basic Pesto reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 14th May 2018)

This is basic but the ratios of nuts to basil to oil are perfect. I also add a couple drops of lemon juice.
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Lasagna reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 14th May 2018)

Hmmm, everyone enjoyed this however it is more work than I usually put in for a lasagna. I also thought there was too much meat for my tastes. Making...
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English Peas with Prosciutto and New Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 15th May 2018)

This was very good and I bet would have been even better had I found fresh peas instead of frozen.
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Fish Kebabs & Spring Onion Mash reviewed by kaye16

From: 200 Budget Meals (Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook) (reviewed 16th May 2018)

The kebabs were good, and the smashed potatoes with crème fraîche, chopped cilantro and red chili, and spring onions were a treat.
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Salmon with Lime Courgettes reviewed by kaye16

From: 200 Budget Meals (Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook) (reviewed 16th May 2018)

The salmon was ok, good enough, but nothing special. But we both liked the lime courgettes/zucchini, even DH who is not a zuke fan. Long thin strips sautéed,...
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Baguette Sandwiches with Asparagus reviewed by kaye16

From: Mother Earth News (reviewed 21st May 2018)

We really enjoyed this. The recipe has someI made a half-ish recipe, two sandwiches with 12 skinny asparagus. - I cut a wedge out of my baguette pieces...
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Mexican rice (Arroz Mexicano) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen (reviewed 22nd May 2018)

I used brown basmati rice and it took twice as long to cook as the recipe stated and I did have to add more water. It turned out delicious but my family...
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Lime sherbet popsicles (Paletas de limón con crema) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen (reviewed 22nd May 2018)

We didn't like these quiet as good as the strawberry popsicles but they were still good and grandson loved them. The rest of us thought they'd have been...
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Southwestern Corn Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 24th May 2018)

An interesting combination of flour (I used tipo 00) and cornmeal (polenta) for the pasta. Will try this again with modifications ... - The recipe calls...
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Seeded Pecan Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 24th May 2018)

Really enjoyed this granola - pecans, spices and a hit of salt. The pecans are coated with maple syrup and added during the final 10 minutes of baking,...
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Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th May 2018)

This is a whimsical take on a favorite combination. With banana pudding in a cookie crust (I used graham crackers and a few ginger snaps) topped with...
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Falafel reviewed by jenncc

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 25th May 2018)

This has been my go to falafel recipe for a long time, however it is not quite as herbaceous as I like. Now I use the recipe from Falafel For Breakfast...
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Gluten Free All Day Lemon Cake reviewed by friederike

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 27th May 2018)

This is an excellent cake, and you definitely wouldn't expect it to be gluten-free. I tried both versions; the one with icing was the absolute winner....
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Carrot Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 27th May 2018)

For some reason, cooked carrots and salad just don't work in my mind - but once I realized that I simply needed to mentally file this dish as a vegetable...
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Caramelized Onion Tart with Gorgonzola and Brie reviewed by friederike

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2018)

We made these a while back, so my memory is slightly hazy, but I think we really liked them but found them unsuitable as a main dish because they're, well,...
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Bobotie reviewed by kaye16

From: 200 Budget Meals (Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook) (reviewed 28th May 2018)

Interesting and good, sweet and spicy. I made a half recipe and cooked in two individual casserole dishes. Used Thai red curry paste for the "medium curry...
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Green Rouille reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 29th May 2018)

Roasted green bell peppers are not my usual idea for a pizza base, but it was good.
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Artichoke, Goat Cheese, and Olive Pizza reviewed by kaye16

From: The Bold Vegetarian (reviewed 29th May 2018)

A good combination for a pizza. I did use a *lot* more goat cheese than asked (the bigger half of a family-sized 300g log). Assembled it on the asked for...
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Mediterranean Shrimp Pie with Feta Crust reviewed by kaye16

From: Pot Pies: Comfort Food Under Cover (reviewed 31st May 2018)

A pot pie this isn't, but good it is, an herby tomato sauce over shrimp. Feta simply isn't a "crust" and doesn't scratch the same itch. We sliced some...
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Seeded Multigrain Boule reviewed by jenncc

From: Eating Well (reviewed 3rd June 2018)

This is hearty, nutty loaf is delicious and nutritions. I will say the crumb of mine was a little dense and next time I will add a few minutes onto the...
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Parmesan French Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 7th June 2018)

I thought this made a nice snack. Interesting version of French toast.
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Chef John's Classic Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 7th June 2018)

I love rice pudding and this one was no exception - comforting, not too sweet and creamy. I had no problems incorporating the egg into the hot mixture,...
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Potato Waffles reviewed by southerncooker

From: At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking (reviewed 7th June 2018)

I used the leftover garlic and Parmesan mashed potatoes as suggested. I liked them better than the original potatoes. The bites of bacon with the waffle...
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Tuscan Rice and Custard Torta reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 7th June 2018)

I love the idea of this crustless torta. The custard was a perfect texture, with rice throughout, however the predominate flavor was sugar. Too sweet!...
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Basic shortcrust pastry reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 9th June 2018)

Good basic recipe.
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Bacon and Spinach Frittata reviewed by hipcook

From: The Cookbook for Kids (Williams-Sonoma): Great Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook (reviewed 10th June 2018)

Pretty darn good fritatta, really, especially for a "cooking with kids" book. I did make a half-recipe... except for the bacon, which I left at its normal...
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Smoked Haddock Omelette reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: Good Eating (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 11th June 2018)

This is in the Breakfast chapter but I found it substantial enough for a main course, with some steamed leeks and beans. I used about 1tbs Parmesan instead...
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