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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 25th September 2009)

I made no changes to this recipe. They were so tasty! The only thing was that I made them larger than specified, and I ended up with only 37 instead...
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Oranges in Maple and Cointreau Syrup reviewed by JustJim

From: Great Big Barbecue Cookbook (Cookery) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Fair dinkum the BEST barbecue desert, ever. Serve with the books suggestions or the richest chocolate ice cream you can find. Orange and chocolate are...
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Socca reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Sunshine Food (reviewed 25th September 2009)

A lovely vegan omelette/pancake. Serve with drinks, or with soup or a salad as a light meal. If you've ever had to buy a big bag of chickpea flour because...
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Chicken livers with vinegar and onions reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

My favorite way of cooking chicken livers, very tasty. I do usually cook the onions for a bit longer than he suggests. I usually serve with oven potatoes...
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Pasta with Sardines reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

A heavily bastardized and therefore much easier to make version of a Sicilian pasta dish (I have seen a much more complicated dish with exactly the same...
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Potato and Smoked Mackerel Dauphinoise reviewed by wester

From: Real Food (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Creamy and very tasty fish pie variation. Easy to make.
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Three Sisters Stew reviewed by marita

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 26th September 2009)

A hearty, delicious vegetarian stew. It's very adaptable--the only ingredients I measure closely are the spices, and I usually add more beans, squash and...
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Red Bean and Quinoa Chili reviewed by marita

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 26th September 2009)

This is a quick and easy chili which is incredibly delicious and nutritious. The quinoa is a great addition and really makes the meal interesting. Good...
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Spanish Chicken Casserole reviewed by season2taste

From: Casseroles and Curries ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 27th September 2009)

What would otherwise be a basic chicken casserole is made 'special' by the addition of pine nuts, almonds and white wine (although wine is not an unusual...
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Courgette and Goat's Cheese Tart reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 1st October 2009)

A wonderful and sophisticated vegetarian tart, ideal for picnics and the like. Edited to add: The recipe is available online here. You can also review...
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Potato Roesti reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2008: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (reviewed 7th October 2009)

Oh yes. This is Roesti as it should be done. I have searched for a good Roesti recipe for a while, as I had it done properly in a Swiss restaurant in Toronto...
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Chocolate Pots De Creme reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2008: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (reviewed 7th October 2009)

These are glorious, and the recipe is very comprehensive and hard to mess up. However, we did not have tiny ramekins so we used the standard 1/2 cup ones...
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Almond Macaroons reviewed by digifish_books

From: Home Baked: Muffins, Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 11th October 2009)

Delicious! No amendment to the recipe is necessary, except maybe to add a smidge more almond essence if you prefer a stronger almond flavour. (Last...
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Almond Jam Cookies reviewed by digifish_books

From: Home Baked: Muffins, Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 11th October 2009)

Don't be tempted to put more jam into each cookie than is prescribed - it will boil over and blister and look a bit bad (although it will still taste nice...
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Chicken with Chorizo and Paprika reviewed by digifish_books

From: Simply Bill (reviewed 11th October 2009)

A great combination of flavours! (Last made on May 04, 2009).
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Cinnamon Teacake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Classic Cakes (reviewed 11th October 2009)

A very easy cake to make. Delicious served warm with whipped cream, or just on its own.
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Rock Cakes reviewed by digifish_books

From: Home Baked: Muffins, Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 11th October 2009)

I've been making these for years! The recipe has been reprinted several times over in AWW's various cookie/biscuit cookbooks. Sometimes I vary the recipe...
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Tian of Provencal Vegetables reviewed by sarazee

From: Style at Home (reviewed 13th October 2009)

It was wonderful - all the ingredients I often cook with, but the cooking chemistry made them taste so... French and so different from my usual use of...
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Strawberry Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Ice Cream: The Perfect Weekend Treat (reviewed 13th October 2009)

Never in my life have I had a better ice cream. Make this ice cream if you want to teach your children the difference between natural flavours and artificial...
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Paella reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Seafood Cookbook (reviewed 14th October 2009)

BF and I have made Paellas on several occasions, using two different recipes from two different books (Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche being the other one)....
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How to make Pastry Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 16th May 2015)

So I actually do know how to make pastry cream but I needed some validation about making it with heavy cream. I came across this recipe that say you can...
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Pasta e Fagioli reviewed by jherb

From: Canadian Living's Best Vegetarian Dishes (reviewed 14th October 2009)

This is a great pasta dish because it basically covers all the bases so it's super-healthy (and relatively fast to make). There's your veg: onion, carrots,...
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Cornbread-Topped Chilli Con Carne reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 15th October 2009)

A lovely aromatic chilli topped with a nutty, cheesy layer of baked cornbread. The 'secret weapon' here is the addition of cocoa to the chilli. Fantastic...
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Mughlai Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 15th October 2009)

The perfect mild chicken curry. Best eaten reheated the next day, allowing flavours to meld and deepen. Sprinkle with some toasted flaked almonds prior...
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Chocolate Orange Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 15th October 2009)

Beautifully balanced combination of orange and chocolate flavours with a lovely moist texture. I was able to cut the cooking/prep time down dramatically...
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Vanilla Rice Porridge reviewed by digifish_books

From: Every Day (reviewed 15th October 2009)

Works either as a breakfast or a dessert (hot or cold). As the recipe states, it takes about 25-30 minutes to completely cook the rice in the hot milk,...
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Creamy Carrot Soup reviewed by luv2read97

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 15th October 2009)

This soup is awesome! It is really easy to make and tastes great. I leave the heavy cream out if I don't have any and it is still creamy.
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Vanilla Currant Cookies reviewed by digifish_books

From: Biscuits and Slices ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 16th October 2009)

A delicious softer style biscuit/cookie made with coconut and currants and topped with vanilla icing. Recipe makes 35-40 cookies. Uniced cookies can also...
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Nacho Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals (reviewed 1st February 2010)

This is just delicious and a bit better for you than nachos. Great for a weeknight meal.
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Corn and Jalapeno Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals (reviewed 1st February 2010)

We love goat cheese and are always on the lookout for interesting ways of using it. These are wonderful and easy to make. Sara says if you're not a fan...
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Cailles Rôties Farcies Madame Brassart (Quails Stuffed with Goose Liver and Wild Rice) reviewed by friederike

From: Le Cordon Bleu Complete Cookery Techniques: With over 200 Basic Recipes from the World's Most Famous Culinary School (reviewed 18th October 2009)

If you’ve never boned a quail (or any other bird, in fact), reckon with several hours of preparation for this one. Unfortunately, we didn’t, and ended...
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Fresh Blueberry Tart reviewed by Jeanette

From: Canadian Living Desserts (reviewed 18th October 2009)

Excellent when blueberries are in season. In winter I use 3 cups of frozen blueberries for the cooked filling, reduce the amount of sugar to 3/4 cup...
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Death by chocolate reviewed by Jeanette

From: Bishop's: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th October 2009)

Excellent. Because it is so rich a very small slice is all that is required. Will be sufficient for large group! Will try making 1/2 recipe in small loaf...
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Cannelloni reviewed by Jeanette

From: Enjoy!: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge (Best Selling Series) (reviewed 18th October 2009)

Great favourite with the family and it freezes well. Make some without the mindless meat sauce for those who don't like meat... but increase the cheddar...
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Chicken Liver and Grand Marnier Pâté reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 20th October 2009)

Oh my, this was delicious. Of course you shouldn’t make this on the day you’re planning to serve it. And I was surprised how little chicken livers...
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Amaretto Chicken reviewed by Jeanette

From: Fare for Friends: A Lovingly Compiled Treasury of Sumptuous Recipes (reviewed 19th October 2009)

So easy and always tastes great. Good to have some dishes in the freezer and it's ideal to take to the cottage etc.
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French Onion and Bacon Tart reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2008: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (reviewed 22nd October 2009)

Superlative. For me, this combines some of my favourite ingredients delightfully. The crust, which with tarts can be problematic, is simplified and worked...
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Spicy Coleslaw with Cumin-Lime Dressing reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Recipes from America's Small Farms: Fresh Ideas for the Season's Bounty (reviewed 24th October 2009)

This is a very refreshing and tangy slad, not like coleslaw at all. It brings out the taste and crunch of the cabbage really well.
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Rote Grütze reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 25th October 2009)

Wonderful, typical fruit dessert from the north of Germany, Hamburg and surroundings. Light, healthy and yet sweet and puddinglishly. Serve hot or cold,...
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Cinnamon and Date Scone Bread reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 25th October 2009)

I made this for a brunch, but left out the dates, and it was a real hit! When I placed the bread in the oven I still had a lot of sauce left (which was...
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Golden Apple Cake reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: The Spice and Spirit of Kosher-Jewish Cooking (reviewed 30th October 2009)

This is *the* best apple cake recipe. It's a family favorite that we use over and over. I just sent a copy of this recipe to my oldest son who'll probably...
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Spanish Sausage Stew reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: The International Kosher Cookbook (reviewed 31st October 2009)

This is a wonderful recipe for a spicy meat in a tomato sauce base poured over hot, cooked potatoes. Use 2 (12 oz.) packages of Polish sausage or knockwurst...
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Chicken Marbella reviewed by Pants

From: Silver Palate Cook Book (reviewed 31st October 2009)

I cannot say enough good things about this recipe. Sure, you need to buy a few exotic things, but they're also things that will keep in your pantry, so...
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Golden Layer Cake reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I always use this recipe for cupcakes and it is delicious.
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Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I always use this recipe for cupcakes and it is delicious.
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Pumpkin-Pecan Bread reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Southern Living 2002 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

There are two changes you must make for this quick bread. Substitute 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips for the pecans. Subsitute orange juice for the water....
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Ossobuco reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche: Gut kochen und essen Tag für Tag (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

Perfect dish for guests, you can put it in the oven for hours, and even when they’re late it doesn’t matter at all. Plus it’s extremely delicious. Edited...
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Eel Soup / Hamburger Aalsuppe reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 2nd November 2009)

I absolutely loved this! BF and I still talk about it after more than 2 years. Living in Hamburg at the time and standing up at 4am to go to the traditional...
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Salmon Baked in a Foil Parcel with Green Beans and Pesto reviewed by mkindness

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Delicious! The lemon juice drizzles down and the green beans cook in it. The pesto gets very thick and almost crusty. So good!
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Favorite Turkey Burger reviewed by mkindness

From: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (reviewed 14th November 2009)

For this burger, the cheese, onions and mustard are mixed in, so the burger is moist and delicious all the way through!
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Novel Nuts reviewed by Chickadee

From: Enjoy!: More Recipes from the Best of Bridge (Best Selling Series) (reviewed 5th November 2009)

Although I really want to stop making this recipe for Christmas because I've done it for so many years, everyone rebels and says "You have to make these...
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Coconut Macaroons reviewed by kylie123

From: How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 5th November 2009)

I love this recipe and i make it all the time! To save time I make up a supply of ground almond and keep it in my cupboard for this specific recipe. These...
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Cherry Coconut Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 8th November 2009)

I make these fairly often, they are delicious. Made with desiccated coconut, coconut milk and glace cherries, then sprinkled with icing sugar when cooled....
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Melt and Mix Banana Bread reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feed Me Now (reviewed 8th November 2009)

Makes two cakes, so you can eat one now and freeze the other for later. The texture and flavour are excellent. I sometimes substitute the almond topping...
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Chili Without Carne reviewed by andrew

From: Jane Brodys Good Food Book (reviewed 9th November 2009)

This is a straightforward vegetarian chili recipe, brought to a higher level by a masterful use of spicing. It has the most complex mix of spices of any...
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Finnish Meatballs with Allspice, Sour Cream and Lingonberries reviewed by digifish_books

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 10th November 2009)

I've made these several times and they are usually very nice, especially served with cranberry sauce and some plain boiled potatoes. You need to let the...
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Minestrone reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th November 2009)

An excellent version of the Italian classic. In typical Bittman style, there are about 20 possible variations (more if you include ingredient substitutions),...
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Oaty Pancakes reviewed by dakvid

From: The Best of Alison Holst (reviewed 13th November 2009)

We much prefer this recipe to standard pancakes. It's tasty and filling, especially when drenched in maple syrup!
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Cashew Caramel Cookies reviewed by mkindness

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Rich, chewy and decadent. You actually blend cashews to make cashew butter and that forms the base of the cookie. SO good.
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Lighter Chicken Salad reviewed by mkindness

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 14th November 2009)

The mayo, buttermilk and dijon mustard make this chicken salad moist and delicious!
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Pasta al Cavolfiore reviewed by hipcook

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Possibly the recipe which taught me that not all pasta is served in red sauce, and definitely the recipe which taught me that vegetarian entrees can make...
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Maryland Panfried Chicken reviewed by hipcook

From: Chesapeake Bay Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2009)

The recipe I use for my "old family recipe" fried chicken. Shhhh... don't tell anyone! Although with some crowds, I up the garlic and hot sauce in the...
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Broccoli With Sesame Seeds reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Southern Living 2002 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes) (reviewed 14th November 2009)

I made this recipe almost exactly as described. It's quick, easy, and tasty. What else could you possibly want? Perhaps twice as much? Okay. Double...
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maple pecan scones reviewed by bookwoman

From: The New England Table (reviewed 14th November 2009)

This is both a simple and delicious recipe - have had people tell me they are the best scones they have ever eaten.
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Darn Good Chocolate Cake reviewed by lit chick mel

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 14th November 2009)

I make this cake all the time...it's my favorite go-to chocolate cake. Moist without being too dense - no need for frosting or icing. It keeps wonderfully....
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German Apple Schmarren reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Jewish Cooking in America: Expanded Edition (Knopf Cooks American) (reviewed 14th November 2009)

This is a very large pancake with fresh apples baked inside and later sprinkled with fresh lemon juice and confectioner's sugar. It is very easy to...
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vinaigrette reviewed by davamunn

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Classic. Infinite alternatives and uses.
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Braised Winter Squash in Caramel Sauce reviewed by davamunn

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2009)

While I categorized this as a side, this makes an excellent main dish, especially for new veggies (like me) with a craving for General Gao's Chicken. Great...
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Raw Onion Chutney reviewed by davamunn

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2009)

I tried this recipe when I got my mandoline. Great when spring onions are in season!
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Curried Lentils reviewed by davamunn

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Very easy, very flavorful. A great introduction to cooking lentils.
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Puree of Carrot Soup reviewed by davamunn

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 14th November 2009)

A great way to start cooking soup. I use the quantities as guidelines and substitute with squash, vegetable broth and other spices. Made my husband...
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Buttermilk Honey Bread reviewed by davamunn

From: The Bread Bible: 300 Favorite Recipes (reviewed 14th November 2009)

I use this recipe for making cinnamon rolls. Fabulous and easy (made in a mixer).
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Spinach in Puff Pastry reviewed by Kindness3

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 14th November 2009)

Very flavorful, easy to prepare and makes a great presentation. Bonus is it can be made a day ahead.
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Choc-chip and Walnut Muffins reviewed by digifish_books

From: Muffins, Scones and Bread ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Perfect every time! I substitute pecans for the walnuts.
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Banana Bread reviewed by ginger

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2009)

The most moist delicious easy recipe for banana bread i have ever tasted! Folding the bananas in at the very end keeps it so good and moist!
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ultimate chocolate chip cookies reviewed by ginger

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 15th November 2009)

These cookies are exactly as described...CRAVE-WORTHY! These cookies are crispy at the edges, chewy in the center, and loaded with two kinds of chocolate....
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Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

This recipe gives you a great basic vanilla cream pie. It gives changes and additions to make coconut, chocolate, banana and butterscotch cream pies. ...
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Hummingbird Cake reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

This is the regular Hummingbird recipe that has been passed around. I love it in a cookbook. One less recipe card to keep up with.
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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Taste like the Toll House Cookie recipe and probably is. Check it out.
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Waffles reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

These are Belgium waffles. Very good!
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Moist Pumpkin Bread reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Very good!
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Coconut-Pecan Frosting reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Excellent frosting!! Frosting is so good I don't even make a scratch cake. Just use a box mix. The frosting is the star.
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HAM IN COCA-COLA (white-trash lunch for 6) reviewed by ginger

From: How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food (reviewed 15th November 2009)

okay....this may sound so not good, but if you think about it...sugar and ham...what is a better way to cook ham! i would buy this book just for this recipe...
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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary reviewed by ginger

From: Forever Summer (Style Network's) (reviewed 15th November 2009)

okay...so i really need to try more of nigella's recipes, but...this is another favorite that i make constantly and we never have enough left for leftovers...even...
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Carrot Cake (with Cream Cheese Icing) reviewed by digifish_books

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 15th November 2009)

A sublime classic :)
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sesame sweet potato reviewed by ginger

From: New Food Fast (reviewed 15th November 2009)

this is a great way to roast any vegetable in my opinion and my kids...
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Teff Polenta with Ethiopian Chicken Stew reviewed by mkindness

From: Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Don't let the exotic spices and flavors scare you away... this is an amazing dish! The recipe calls for bone-in chicken parts, but I always use cut-up...
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Coconut-Black Rice Pudding reviewed by mkindness

From: Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way (reviewed 15th November 2009)

The black rice turns this Coconut Rice Pudding a deep shade of purple. The color can be a little alarming and unusual, but the pudding tastes great!
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Oatmeal Bread reviewed by moxonsawyer

From: Cold-Weather Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2009)

This recipe is a standby for us - hearty and lightly sweet, it is as wonderful right from the oven as it is all week long. The recipe uses a combination...
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Coq au Vin Blanc reviewed by moxonsawyer

From: Pedaling Through Burgundy Cookbook (reviewed 15th November 2009)

This is not your typical Coq au Vin! Purists may disagree , but this version of the traditional French recipe for chicken braised in wine is one of the...
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Apple Crisp reviewed by moxonsawyer

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 15th November 2009)

By far, the best apple crisp I've ever made. A mix of apples and the "secret ingredient" of orange zest bring this dessert over the top.
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Beef Stroganoff reviewed by moxonsawyer

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 15th November 2009)

This recipe will change the way you think about Beef Stroganoff - forever. It is so far removed from what I, as an American kid growing up in the 70's...
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Potatoes with cauliflower (Alu gobhi) reviewed by jovaliquilts

From: Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India : Recipes and Tips for Healthy and Quick Meals (reviewed 15th November 2009)

This is delicious -- it's great with other Indian dishes but makes an interesting side dish with other meals, too. I use only a dash of cayenne. This has...
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Sweet-and-sour winter squash (Kaddu) reviewed by jovaliquilts

From: Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India : Recipes and Tips for Healthy and Quick Meals (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Wow! This is a favorite recipe that we make often. I use much less than the optional 1/2 tsp. cayenne, and I usually don't cook the squash until it's soft...
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Hearty Oatmeal reviewed by jovaliquilts

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 15th November 2009)

I recently served this to an oatmeal-loving friend who said, "This is the best oatmeal I've ever had!" I agree completely. This has been a family staple...
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Couscous with (or without) Chicken reviewed by jovaliquilts

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Book (reviewed 15th November 2009)

I always make this without chicken, but I use the optional chickpeas to get protein. The dish is so colorful and looks gorgeous set out on a serving platter....
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Sweet spiced gammon reviewed by tamsin

From: The Josceline Dimbleby Christmas Book (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Covering the ham in black treacle and wrapping it in pastry before baking, as this recipe suggests, produces an utterly delicious and moist ham once the...
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Whole orange cake reviewed by tamsin

From: A gondola on the Murray (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Because this recipe uses the entire orange (cooked to soften for an hour in boiling water), it is not overly sweet and is always moist. Simple ingredients...
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Whole atlantic salmon in a salt crust with lemon and spinach orzo reviewed by tamsin

From: Party Food (Australian Gourmet Traveller) (reviewed 15th November 2009)

This dish is worth all the salt required by the recipe. Note that it does require an awful lot of salt! However, the fish emerges beautifully moist from...
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Fresh Gingerbread with Lemon Icing reviewed by Leeka

From: How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 16th November 2009)

This is a delicious and moist gingerbread I make over and over again. The cake tastes even better the day after and the lemon icing provides the perfect...
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