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Acorn Squash with Nutmet reviewed by tignor

From: Southern Living 1985 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes) (reviewed 8th October 2020)

Not terribly exciting way to cook acorn squash. I admit I never thought to add black pepper to the sweetness, just usually bake it and add cinnamon and...
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Sauted Shrimp with Lemon Grass—Pad Pak Goong reviewed by kaye16

From: Delightful Thai Cooking (reviewed 14th October 2020)

This was pretty good considering how easy it was. Next time I might mince the lemongrass, rather than leaving in it 2" lengths.
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Butter-Enriched Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 15th October 2020)

I used this recipe (halved) to make 5 extra large burger buns. They were nice and soft, not too buttery/rich, and held up to our juicy burgers. If I...
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Mexican Pot Roast Tacos reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 15th October 2020)

I was craving shredded beef tacos like I have had in Mexico, it never occurred to me to look for a pot roast recipe but here it is. This was very tasty...
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Brown Rice Porridge Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Tartine Book No. 3: Modern Ancient Classic Whole (reviewed 18th October 2020)

I used this recipe, replacing brown rice with cooked farro, to make a wholesome bread with a crisp crust, airy crumb and good chew. This one didn't rise...
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Pasta Cream Bean Dream reviewed by kaye16

From: Ainsley Harriott's Meals in Minutes (reviewed 19th October 2020)

A really nice fast dinner. We love what the Brits call runner beans, and the French call haricots coco plat, and we learned to eat as snijbonen in the...
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Sourdough Cheese Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 19th October 2020)

Sourdough Cheez-its?! Wonderful use of discard. This dough is indeed batter like which meant using lots of flour as I rolled and folded. I struggled...
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Brown Butter Snickerdoodles reviewed by jenncc

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 20th October 2020)

This a cinnamon forward, crispy edged, nugget of deliciousness! Unfortunately the brown butter flavor did not come thru enough, and texturally they were...
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Popover Pizza Casserole reviewed by tignor

From: Betty Crocker (reviewed 24th October 2020)

We enjoyed this, it gets a smiley face. Filling, but could use a can of mushrooms or something thrown in.
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Rainbow Sprinkle Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 24th October 2020)

I used this recipe, halving the frosting, to make 12 large and 2 small cupcakes. It was exactly enough frosting (no left overs) for a piped swirl atop...
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Sbrisolona reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 29th October 2020)

Sbrisolona Take Two... I made David Lebovitz's recipe earlier this week and thought I would try this one to see how they measured up. Both were delicious...
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Saumon a l'Unilateral Chardenoux (Chardenoux's Salmon Cooked in Its Skin) reviewed by kaye16

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 5th November 2020)

Good stuff, and easy. I set the time for 6 minutes. With about 1:30 left it was looking awfully raw still, so I plopped a lid on. At 6min I thought it...
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Smoked Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 5th November 2020)

An interesting way to prepare baked potatoes. Mine took more than one hour to cook, maybe because I used my toaster over and the dish took most of the...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 10th November 2020)

Loved this sweet/tart pie! The crust was easy to work with but the edges did slump a little while baking:( The beautiful lattice top crust and flooding...
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Pain de Mie reviewed by jenncc

From: The Model Bakery Cookbook: 75 Favorite Recipes from the Beloved Napa Valley Bakery (reviewed 14th November 2020)

This was delicious, but a tiny bit denser than some sandwich loaves. The dough is made with a poolish and is easy to work with (a bit stiff and only slightly...
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Classic Sourdough Pancakes or Waffles reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 15th November 2020)

I really enjoyed these but they may not be for everyone. These are of the thin and stretchy variety, which I sometimes crave. I thought the sourdough...
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Fennel-Leek Frittata with Goat Cheese and Black Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 16th November 2020)

Very nice, easy and quick to make. The fennel was still a trifle crunchy, while the leeks were fine. Next time, I think I might put then on to sauté for...
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Roasted Cauliflower Gratin With Tomatoes and Goat Cheese reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 25th November 2020)

This was creamy, savory and warmly spiced with cinnamon and coriander. The tomato mixture smelled wonderful and I don't think this recipe would suffer...
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Classic Single Pie Crust reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 1st December 2020)

This pie crust is flaky, tender and easy to work with. Maybe not as tasty as an all butter crust, and I may add a couple teaspoons sugar next time, but...
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Rigatoni with White Bolognese reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 2nd December 2020)

Very good stuff. It takes a bit of time, but nothing is difficult. - I had about 1.25# meat, 5% ground beef and Hazan's Homemade Sausage, so adjusted quantities...
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No-Backyard Baby Back Ribs reviewed by hipcook

From: I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking (reviewed 4th December 2020)

This is a fabulous technique, producing ribs which are ready to fall off the bone nicely perfumed with the spice and cooking liquid. I say "cooking liquid"...
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Lasagne coi Gamberi e Canestrelli—Lasagne with Prawns and Scallops reviewed by kaye16

From: Classic Pasta Cookbook (reviewed 4th December 2020)

This was good, tasting nicely of the scallops and shrimp and bechamel. Nothing out of this world, but pleasant.
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Beef and Broccoli reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 6th December 2020)

Very little effort and it makes a dish as good as you'd get in a restaurant (and better than some). I think it needs just a little hit of black pepper...
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Korean Street Toast reviewed by hipcook

From: Food Wishes (reviewed 6th December 2020)

Is this "the best egg sandwich" I've ever had? It is not. Is it better than 80% of the omelets I've had, and 90% of the omelets I've made? It is. It's...
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The perfect traditional Irish barmbrack reviewed by hipcook

From: Irish Times (reviewed 21st December 2020)

A very nice recipe for this Irish fruitcake. Personally, I'd like it to have a bit more depth - some whole wheat flour might be nice, or a touch of molasses...
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Peanut Butter-Miso Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 29th December 2020)

This is not so much a peanut butter cookie as it is a sweet and salty peanutty sugar cookie. Don't get me wrong they are tasty but not as peanut buttery...
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Moroccan Mechoui reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking: Traditional and Modern Recipes to Savor and Share (reviewed 1st January 2021)

Easy and delicious. The meat was falling off the bone. My shoulder was smaller than asked and I probably should have cooked it slightly less.
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Milk Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: The Woks of Life (reviewed 2nd January 2021)

Another tasty milk bread. This one is not made with a Tangzhong but with heavy cream, milk, egg and sugar, along with the usual bread ingredients, in...
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Table Loaf (Sourdough) reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 2nd January 2021)

Very good flavor and texture! I used rye flour for the leaven and whole wheat and bread flour for the dough. I held back some of the water as it was...
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Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook: Artisanal Baking from Around the World (reviewed 8th January 2021)

I really enjoyed this unadulterated loaf! It's Banana Bread in its purest form - no spices or topping, no vanilla. The only "extra" here are the walnuts...
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Naturally Leavened Bomboloni (Doughnuts) reviewed by jenncc

From: The Perfect Loaf (reviewed 14th January 2021)

This dough is lovely - silky smooth, shiny and supple. The finished product is delicious - airy and light with just the tiniest hint of "sourdough" flavor"....
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Ricciarelli reviewed by jenncc

From: Pinch Me I'm Eating (reviewed 23rd January 2021)

These have great texture - a meringue like shell and a wonderfully chewy interior. These were a tad too sweet, the flavor was subtle (I would have appreciated...
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Soft and Chewy Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The Clever Carrot (reviewed 28th January 2021)

I love the flavor of these cookies! They come together quickly and I appreciate any tasty recipe that uses my sourdough discard. I dropped one star because...
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Saag Paneer reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 1st February 2021)

I halved this recipe but used the full amount of spices and it came out great. Slightly spicy and delicious! I used a combo of fresh (mostly) and frozen...
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Stuffed Jalapeños reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 7th February 2021)

These are tasty and much lighter than our usual bacon wrapped (and grilled) version. Easy to throw together and very adaptable. I used greek yogurt in...
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Rosemary Olive Oil reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 10th February 2021)

Lovely light and creamy soup that happens to be vegan. Humble ingredients come together here to create an ethereal soup. I was surprised how light and...
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Sables Bretons reviewed by jenncc

From: Eat Live Travel Write (reviewed 11th February 2021)

Wonderful cookies - flakey, buttery and not too sweet, these are indeed reminiscent of sables I have had in France.
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Sara Lee Original Cream Cheesecake reviewed by jenncc

From: Top Secret Recipes (reviewed 19th February 2021)

Everyone else thought this was excellent but I felt, though really good, I have had and made better. It is reminiscent of SL in texture I think.... at...
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Overnight Pizza Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 22nd February 2021)

I have made this several times, sometimes subbing a couple cups wheat flour for the white, sometimes making the dough over three days, and it's always...
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6 Inch Vanilla Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 23rd February 2021)

Good vanilla flavor and pretty moist. I used 2 6 inch cake pans instead of 3 (3 would have very thin layers). For the buttercream I subbed some of the...
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Birthday Cake Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two (reviewed 11th March 2021)

Love these small batch recipes! They are pretty reliable and tasty. I used a whole egg and it worked out fine - moist, light crumb and not too sweet.
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Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Everyday (reviewed 16th March 2021)

I really liked these brownies. Very rich despite the beetroot. I make sure the beetroot is cut fine, put in a little less and spread a bit thinner.
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Buttermilk sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: The New Laurel's Kitchen: A Handbook for Vegetarian Cookery and Nutrition (reviewed 16th March 2021)

Makes a good sauce that is lower fat than your regular sauce. I add a few drops tamari and some melty cheese. Best to eat this fresh
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Snickerdoodles reviewed by jenncc

From: BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts (reviewed 19th March 2021)

These are everything you want in a cookie of this type - crunchy edges and chewy centers with vanilla and cinnamon coming on strong. They get an incredible...
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Sour Fennel-Flavored Eggplant reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 19th March 2021)

Dish from Pakistan. Two of us ate all of this. And good it was. I didn't soak the eggplant piece as asked; it didn't seem to make a difference. Tasty...
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Chickpeas and Chana Dal Cooked Together in a Mint Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 19th March 2021)

This is a recommended go-with for Sour Fennel-Flavored Eggplant . Can't says I really saw the relationship. If you like the taste of tamarind this is...
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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone reviewed by kateq

From: Bowl of Delicious (reviewed 24th March 2021)

Despite the name, I didn't use a bone. I used a generous amount of our New Year's Ham cubed and some homemade vegetable stock. It was my first use of...
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Cod a la Veracruzana reviewed by kateq

From: Cold-Weather Cooking (reviewed 28th March 2021)

Requires some forethought (prep a marinade and then marinate the fish for an hour) but otherwise quite simple. Simmer a sauce stovetop than bake the fish...
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Mom's Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Ama A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen (reviewed 30th March 2021)

This is a delicious Mexican style rice with a surprising secret ingredient- V8 Juice! The technique of toasting the rice is traditional and helps ensure...
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Winter Asparagus Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Cold-Weather Cooking (reviewed 31st March 2021)

Rich and satisfying. My vegetables took longer to cook than suggested in the recipe. Be careful with the cayenne--I overdid it a bit and it was a little...
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Memphis-Style Wet Baby Back Ribs reviewed by jenncc

From: Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue (reviewed 5th April 2021)

Made this as directed and it was spicy/sweet, tender and delicious! I do think the amount of rub called for was a little too much - they were a tad salty,...
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Cinnamon Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 5th April 2021)

Rich and delicious! I was hoping for even more cinnamon flavor but everyone else thought it was perfect. Mine does come out of the freezer pretty hard...
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Korean Corn Cheese reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 12th April 2021)

This was decadent and delicious! I made it with mild cheddar and frozen (thawed) corn and it was perfect. I look forward to trying it with the called...
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Brown Butter Financiers reviewed by jenncc

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 13th April 2021)

These moist and tasty little cakes are simple and delicious. The browned butter and almond collaborate in the best way! I do not have a mini muffin pan...
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Swiss Salmon Spinach Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Pot Pies: Comfort Food Under Cover (reviewed 29th April 2021)

4.5 even, maybe not quite "perfect". Not a pot pie at all, the topping is grated "Swiss" cheese. Nevertheless it is quite good. I had about a quarter of...
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Sauteed Asparagus (Espárragos Trigueros ) reviewed by kateq

From: 1,000 Spanish Recipes (1,000 Recipes) (reviewed 30th April 2021)

Very simple way to prepare asparagus--the flavor of the olive oil and garlic provide an excellent backdrop to the asparagus.
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Sourdough Pain Natural reviewed by jenncc

From: Weekend Bakery (reviewed 1st May 2021)

This bread was easy to put together and tasted great. However my loaf was somewhat flat (in shape not flavor) even though the dough looked great prepped...
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Carrot Salad with Fresh Fennel, Dried Figs, and Preserved Lemon reviewed by kaye16

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd May 2021)

I found this an odd combination, shredded carrots with sliced fennel, dried figs, and preserved lemons, simply dressed with lemon juice and olive oil....
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 14th May 2021)

These were pretty good and I think if I had used a finer ground almond flour they could be even better. The instructions call for a huge cookie (100 grams),...
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Almond Flour Snickerdoodles reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 25th May 2021)

For a cookie made with almond flour I thought these were pretty good. I like the generous amount of vanilla and the bit of cinnamon in the dough. Mine...
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Cinnamon Toast reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 28th May 2021)

This is more of a technique than a recipe. Other than a pinch of kosher salt it is like any other cinnamon toast ingredient wise. What makes this recipe...
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Peppery Duck Steaks with Parsley Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: One Good Dish (reviewed 31st May 2021)

Very good. The "fluffy" parsley salad went surprisingly well with the duck. I cooked my magret using Patricia Wells' instructions for Seared Duck Breast...
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Whole wheat flax bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 9th June 2021)

This makes a very nice bread, but I do make several changes. I use ground flax for at least half the flax seed called for, and I use half white and half...
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Buttery Sourdough Sandwich Biscuits reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 5th July 2021)

Always looking for uses for sourdough starter discard and this is a good one. Great texture--soft and buttery inside, a bit crispy at the edges. Next...
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Super Easy, Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 5th July 2021)

These are good and simple enough to throw together. They're not incredibly chocolatey, which was fine with me but the chocolate lovers were a bit disappointed....
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Classic Birthday Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 6th July 2021)

I made a half recipe and used another frosting but look forward to making the recipe as written. These cupcakes were moist and had great flavor. Full...
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Stuffed Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: Delightful Thai Cooking (reviewed 9th July 2021)

I made more or less the whole recipe. The pork-crab mixture filled my 10" zuke, and another slightly smaller. We will have four main courses from this. -...
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Sautéed Fish Fillets reviewed by kaye16

From: The Other Half of the Egg (reviewed 16th July 2021)

These were easy very good. - Used butter and olive oil for sautéing. - Used panko for the fresh bread crumbs. - Served with a lemon wedge. The Egg-White...
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Blueberry oaties reviewed by Kestrel

From: Great British bake off Get baking. (reviewed 22nd July 2021)

Basically a scone with blueberries. I used milk instead of cream since that's what I had. Next time will add some lemon zest, more salt, and possibly some...
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Lemon Cream Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 26th July 2021)

This was great! I used my own crust recipe and 3 whole eggs since that is what I had on hand. I also strained my custard just to be safe and added zest...
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Homemade Corn Dogs reviewed by jenncc

From: Natasha's Kitchen (reviewed 27th July 2021)

These are fun to make and tasty to eat! This makes a lot of batter, in fact a halved recipe resulted in 7 corndogs and a surplus of batter. With the...
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Pizza Patate reviewed by Kestrel

From: My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (reviewed 2nd August 2021)

This recipe uses a soaking method for the potatoes which works well; it needs to be done 90 minutes ahead. I made the recipe as written, but added some...
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Fattoush reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 6th August 2021)

This review is mostly for the dressing as I strayed a bit with the other components. The dressing was good and I will make it again but makes a very different...
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Swordfish Steaks with Anchovies and Wild Mushrooms reviewed by kaye16

From: Paula Wolfert's world of food: A collection of recipes from her kitchen, travels, and friends (reviewed 12th August 2021)

Interesting dish. A grilled bit of swordfish topped with a sauce of capers, anchovies, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
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Cheese, Pear & Kiwi Fruit Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Cool & Fresh - 100 Succesfull Recipes (reviewed 13th August 2021)

I more or less a full recipe, with about a quarter off the dressing. The cheese was Maaslander. An odd combination, but good stuff. Some chopped nuts might...
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Peanut Sauce reviewed by kalamansi

From: Washington Post (reviewed 14th August 2021)

Mathilde's tomato tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th August 2021)

Made this with a variety of heirloom tomatoes from my garden, 1 cup each of parsley and basil (thats all I had), 2 TBSP dijon and a mild provolone. The...
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Vanilla Greek Yogurt Olive Oil Pound Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Baking Chocolatess (reviewed 31st August 2021)

I chose this recipe because I had Greek yogurt nearing it expiration. I also only had 2 eggs and 2 egg whites (left over from another recipe), so I made...
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Enchiladas Verdes reviewed by jenncc

From: Homesick Texan (reviewed 13th September 2021)

These were easy to put together and came out pretty good. My only complaint is that the sauce was way too thin with the 3 cups water! I had to cook it...
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Oven-Roasted Ratatouille reviewed by kateq

From: The Wall Street Journal (reviewed 14th September 2021)

A shortcut, really easy ratatouille with quite good flavor which is even better the next day. One pan to clean is also a plus. Not as rich and unctuous...
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Chicken with Eggplant Gorgonzola Crust reviewed by kaye16

From: Pot Pies: Comfort Food Under Cover (reviewed 5th October 2021)

This is amazingly good for very few ingredients. Easy to assemble. It's really a bit of a stretch to call this a pot pie, maybe because it's baked in the...
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Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Mustard Seed Dressing reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 10th October 2021)

A really good cabbage slaw, without mayo. Using a small quarter of a cabbage, I made about a half recipe. Two of us finished it easily, so I'd guess a...
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Creamy Corn and Poblano Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 19th October 2021)

This soup is really terrific as written. I garnished with the steamed corn and peppers as well as a squirt of lime and a dash of cayenne. I also strained...
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Sourdough Pizza Crust (w/ discard) reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 1st November 2021)

Great use of discard. Thought the flavor is really nice mine did not look very "gourmet" - no bubbly blistered spots or lightly golden edges. It was...
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Ermine frosting reviewed by jenncc

From: Sugar Spun Run (reviewed 6th November 2021)

This was a very thorough recipe complete with troubleshooting tips. I really liked the final product but it wasn't quite as glossy and airy as ermine...
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Flour Frosting/ Ermine Frosting reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 28th November 2021)

I used this technique with great success. That said I did use different amounts because I needed more frosting than this makes (but not double). Used...
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes reviewed by kateq

From: Love & Lemons (reviewed 1st December 2021)

More a method than a recipe, but it works! Time and temperature result in perfect sweet potatoes for salads or for just plain eating.
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Frito Pie with One Hour Texas Chili reviewed by jenncc

From: Homesick Texan (reviewed 1st December 2021)

I have made this several times and it always satisfies. I have switched up the peppers, but sticking close to the recipe is best. Sometimes topped with...
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Spiced Pumpkin Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 2nd December 2021)

I chose this recipe hoping for a spicy pumpkin pie and what I got was a pumpkin pie with some spice... That said it was a delicious pie, and had I not...
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Beginner Bittman Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Bittman Bread: No-Knead Whole Grain Baking for Every Day (reviewed 5th December 2021)

This made a good, attractive (if not a tiny bit pale) loaf. I would compare this to Forkish' Saturday White Loaf. I like the size of the loaf (not too...
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Ginger Jump Ups Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Zingerman's Bakehouse (reviewed 5th December 2021)

Flavor was terrific - nice and spicy. The texture however was a little cake-y for me. I was hoping they would fall somewhere between where they did (Puffy...
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Keto-Friendly Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 14th December 2021)

I was impressed with these- best keto/low carb pancakes I have had. They were light and fluffy with good flavor. I did separate my eggs and whip the...
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Bakery Style Butter Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th December 2021)

My favorite cookies are usually the ones with the least curb appeal - chewy ginger cookies, plain peanut butter and sugar cookies, shortbread - all delicious...
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Mexican Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Mexico In My Kitchen (reviewed 20th December 2021)

This was a very good rice pudding. I haven't made rice pudding with short grain rice in a while and this reminded me that it can make a more dense pudding...
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Farmhouse Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 22nd December 2021)

Halved this recipe for one terrific loaf. I used my stand mixer and instead of braiding the loaf I divided into three pieces for a segmented "bubble loaf"....
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Honey Cornbread reviewed by jenncc

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 25th December 2021)

I had plenty of heavy cream (and no milk/buttermilk) so I chose this recipe and it was delicious. I did add a cup of frozen corn (unthawed) and baked...
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Chinese style crispy beef reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Love Your Leftovers: Recipes for the Resourceful Cook (reviewed 31st December 2021)

I made a combination of this recipe and the chili beef noodles on the following page. I made the sauce from this recipe, then toasted nuts and cooked noodles...
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Guava and Cream Cheese Twists reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 2nd January 2022)

Quite delicious. I did not add the optional powdered sugar on top of the baked cookies and was glad as I thought them sweet enough. The shaping can be...
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Smoked Salmon, Fromage Blanc and Caper Spread reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 2nd January 2022)

This was quite good the day it was made; it was immensely better after spending the night in the fridge. I went with Greek yogurt and a bunch of scallions...
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Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More (reviewed 4th January 2022)

These have excellent texture - chewy with crisp edges. The flavor is good but I think a little bit of spice or maybe more molasses would help. While...
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