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Rosemary Red Soup reviewed by maritaFrom: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 18th November 2009)I LOVE this soup. It's the most beautiful shade of red and incredibly tasty. The main ingredients are beets, carrots, and red lentils, so it is extremely... | |
Coq Au Vin reviewed by hipcookFrom: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 18th November 2009)This is the recipe which convinced me I'd spent my money well on a pressure cooker. It's just as good as any coq au vin I've made, but it's ready in well... | |
Navarin Printanier (Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables) reviewed by hipcookFrom: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 18th November 2009)A dish which my wife and Nora Ephron both call "reason enough to own this cookbook." A delicious stew of lamb with spring vegetables like peas and green... | |
Hurry Up Alfredo reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 20th November 2009)This recipe has become a staple in our house. I end up making it at least once a week. It is delicious, simple, fast and nutritious. This sauce is full... | |
Blue Cheese Souffle reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 22nd November 2009)For lovers of blue cheese, this is absolutely delicious and, as souffles go, very easy. Served with the green salad and vinaigrette recipe in the same... | |
Lentil Sausage Soup reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 22nd November 2009)An excellent winter meal, full of hearty flavor and healthy ingredients. Somewhat labor intensive since there is a fair amount of prep but it can all... | |
Green Salad Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 22nd November 2009)One of my very favorite vinaigrettes. Just delicious although folks with immunity issues should be aware that a raw egg is involved.
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Salmon with Lentils reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 22nd November 2009)Quite a lot of prep work involved with the lentils but it is all easily done ahead...even an entire day ahead. Easy for a dinner party since the salmon... | |
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 22nd November 2009)Really tasty fall/winter salad. The addition of the dried cranberries to the roasting squash is a great idea. The warm cider vinaigrette is just wonderful.... | |
Mustard-roasted Fish reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 22nd November 2009)This has to be the easiest main dish ever. Ina uses red snapper but I only had tilapia in the house the night I decided to try this and it was delicious.... | |
Scandanavian Sweet Bread reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Take Two & Butter 'em While they're Hot (reviewed 22nd November 2009)This is a great recipe. Makes three good size braided loaves. I do find, however, that it turns out better if I mix it entirely by hand. | |
Southern Pecan Cake with Lulu's Rum Sauce reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Cold-Weather Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2009)This is just half a recommendation. I don't make the cake but I do make the rum sauce to put on my own favorite Brown Sugar pecan pound cake and it's... | |
Warm Tiliapia w/Tartar Sauce on French Bread reviewed by aj12754From: Summer on a Plate: More than 120 delicious, no-fuss recipes for memorable meals from Loaves and Fishes (reviewed 22nd November 2009)All the elements of this dish, the fish, the tartar sauce, and the bread come together perfectly. It really is the taste of summer on a plate. | |
Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad reviewed by aj12754From: Summer on a Plate: More than 120 delicious, no-fuss recipes for memorable meals from Loaves and Fishes (reviewed 22nd November 2009)A great summer side dish and easy as pie to make. Recipe calls for cilantro but cilantro-haters could easily substitute basil. Lovely colors from a presentation... | |
Green Apple, Cheese and Chard Oven Omelet reviewed by aj12754From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 22nd November 2009)Outstanding "breakfast for supper" meal. The combination of Swiss chard and apple really works. This, with a side salad and a glass of white wine, makes... | |
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by tinalFrom: The Best of Chef at Home: Essential Recipes for Today's Kitchen (reviewed 24th November 2009)Healthy, outstanding and super easy. | |
Shrimp and Corn with Basil reviewed by aj12754From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 25th November 2009)This is my go-to summer recipe for easy entertaining. Only five ingredients and all the prep work can be done in advance and the actual cooking time is... | |
Spaghetti alla Carbonara reviewed by aj12754From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 25th November 2009)I ate my first dish of spaghetti alla carbonara more than thirty years ago in a small restaurant in Marina di Pisa. I was immediately addicted and probably... | |
Lasagna with Turkey Sausage reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th November 2009)This is a really delicious lasagna; the addition of goat cheese to the classic ricotta and parmesan is a great idea. Adds a tang that takes the dish from... | |
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th November 2009)Another winner from the Contessa. Easy and delicious and if you buy your shrimp already peeled and deveined, dinner can be on the table in less than 30... | |
The Ultimate Berry Trifle reviewed by aj12754From: Tyler's Ultimate: Brilliant Simple Food to Make Any Time (reviewed 25th November 2009)Absolutely delicious. There are never any leftovers and we have had houseguests actually ask to have this dessert two nights running. | |
Jasmine Tea Panna Cotta / Jasmintee-Panna Cotta reviewed by friederikeFrom: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 25th November 2009)Very interesting variation of the usual panna cotta, and delicious as well. BF prefers the original dish, though. | |
Engadin Walnut Tartlets / Engadiner Walnußtörtchen reviewed by friederikeFrom: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 25th November 2009)Wonderful tartlets, as if straight from the confectioner! One caveat: my first batch ended up looking pretty burned, although I later discovered that they... | |
Fruity Lamb Tagine reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 25th November 2009)Wonderful dish! Easy to prepare, visually attractive and delicious in taste; and on top of that it falls into what BF calls the 'fire and forget'-category... | |
ginger pumpkin bread reviewed by gingerFrom: Everyday Food (reviewed 25th November 2009)i look forward to october/november every year to make this bread, not sure why as it would be great whenever....love that it makes 2 loves and is super... | |
Fondue neufchatel reviewed by tamsinFrom: Fondue cookery (reviewed 29th November 2009)Not quite right to categorise fondue as a "French" dish, but this will have to do. Apologies to the purists! For a recent birthday party I wanted us to... | |
Pulla: Finnish Cardamom Bread reviewed by davamunnFrom: The Winter Vegetarian: A Warm and Versatile Bounty (reviewed 29th November 2009)Nails the recipe my Finnish grandmother would make. Warning: once you take it a bite, you can't stop eating it! | |
Homemade Turkey Stock 101 reviewed by annkingmanFrom: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 29th November 2009)While turkey stock is a simple thing, Rodgers recipe and accompanying hint has made this book worth the cover price. His suggestion: buy turkey parts (wings,... | |
Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms and Bacon reviewed by annkingmanFrom: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 29th November 2009)These are incredible, and so easy! Rodgers trick about cleaning the gills out of the portobello caps made this recipe company-worthy. An added bonus is... | |
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce reviewed by aj12754From: Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen (reviewed 30th November 2009)I made the sauce first, then put the first bag of gnocchetti (mini-gnocchi) in the boiling water, done in about 2 minutes and plopped into the sauce, then... | |
Bagels w/Smoked Salmon and Whitefish Salad reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 30th November 2009)I will preface this review by saying that I grew up in a "white bread, meat and potatoes" environment. And I am not big on the flavor of smoked food.... | |
Shredded Barbecued Beef reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 30th November 2009)For a number of years this was my "go to" recipe for New year's Day football marathons. Great flavor, filling for a crowd, and can be done a few days... | |
Vegetable Garden Lasagna reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)It takes some time and effort -- and it will add an inch or two to your waistline -- but this really is a delicious use of eggplants, peppers, mushrooms... | |
Billionaire's Broccoli reviewed by aj12754From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)A microwave recipe for broccoli and the results are excellent with garlic, scallions and parmesan adding flavor and interest. | |
Frosted orange layer cake reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts (Moosewood Collection) (reviewed 1st December 2009)This is a wonderful cake - with orange juice, orange peel and orange juice concentrate, it is wonderfully fresh tasting. They recommend orange frosting... | |
Cranberry-Glazed Brie reviewed by bookwomanFrom: The Uncommon Gourmet's All-Occasion Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)This is a great holiday appetizer - easy to fix, can be prepared in advance and just baked at the last minute and it's delicious. | |
Green Beans Gremolata reviewed by bookwomanFrom: The Uncommon Gourmet (reviewed 1st December 2009)This is my favorite way to fix green beans and the gremolata sauce can be used on other things - it's great on sauteed scallops. | |
Fruited Sherry Bread reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 1st December 2009)This is somewhere between a bread and a fruitcake but it is truly delicious - you get to pick the mix of fruits - I like it with dates, apricots, dried... | |
Fennel Pizzas with White-Bean Puree reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 1st December 2009)This is my favorite pizza - easy to make and absolutely delicious (lots of garlic) | |
Touch of Grace biscuits reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed (reviewed 1st December 2009)These are delicious - directions are easy to follow. I think these might live up to my Grandmothers.
Shirley Corriher said she once got a standing... | |
Deviled Eggs with Caviar reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed (reviewed 1st December 2009)These are not your mother's deviled eggs. There are delicious with shallots and chives and lemon zest - worthy of your best cocktail parties. | |
St John's Club Kale Soup reviewed by bookwomanFrom: Emeril's TV Dinners: Kickin' It Up a Notch with Recipes from Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril (reviewed 1st December 2009)This is an excellent recipe - makes a wonderfully hearty soup. Perfect for winter - all you need is some good bread to go with it. | |
Dark and Sticky Gingerbread reviewed by bookwomanFrom: The New England Cookbook: 350 Recipies from Town and Country, Land and Sea, Hearth and Home (reviewed 1st December 2009)I am a gingerbread aficionado so I have lots of recipes, many of them excellent but this is one of my favorites. The title says it all - it is indeed... | |
Creamy Winter Greens Gratin reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 2nd December 2009)Excellent master recipe; even my greens-hating kids wolfed this down. | |
Mussels with Coriander Cream, Thai Style reviewed by friederikeFrom: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 3rd December 2009)Mussels are always delicious, and I would probably find it hard not to award a 5 star rating to any mussel-dish that keeps it simple. This one is no exception.... | |
The Best Spaghetti and Meatballs reviewed by sgogoFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 8th December 2009)More of a recipe for really great meatballs, their recipe for quick tomato sauce to use with this recipe is on pg. 175. However, the meatballs are simply... | |
Crispy and sticky chicken thighs with squashed new potatoes and tomatoes reviewed by sgogoFrom: Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life (reviewed 8th December 2009)I really love this recipe. I've made it 3 or 4 times, and each time I can tweak it to my taste or according to what I have on hand, and it still works... | |
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)Very delicious, true comfort food! Of course, this recipe suffers from the same problems as every other lasagne recipe I’ve seen until now: not enough... | |
New York Cheesecake reviewed by SqueakyChuFrom: Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise (reviewed 9th December 2009)This cheesecake is so easy and so good! It's the first cheesecake I've made that hasn't cracked. After making it for one party last weekend, I gave the... | |
Tomatilla-Sauced Enchiladas with Spinach and Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 9th December 2009)This was a delicious weeknight meal. Healthy and full of flavor. Although I followed the recipe as written, Bayless includes ideas for streamlining the... | |
Irish Soda Bread reviewed by aj12754From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)The flavor and texture of this bread is just wonderful. I omit the caraway seeds as my family doesn't like them. The bread should fully cool down before... | |
Gulf Coast-Style White Rice Pilaf reviewed by aj12754From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 10th December 2009)Excellent and easy white rice pilaf -- about five minutes active prep time and then 25 minutes in the oven. Served with Pork Tenderloin Mexicana (p. 282)... | |
Pork Tenderloin Mexicana reviewed by aj12754From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 10th December 2009)Wonderful weeknight meal. Robust spicy flavor and very healthy (although somewhat less so when paired -- as I did -- with the white rice pilaf on p, 88).
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by aj12754From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)Another Contessa recipe that is so simple it is barely a recipe. But this is the recipe that made my entire family love Brussels sprouts. Just delicious... | |
Sauteed Cabbage reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 10th December 2009)So simple, so inexpensive, so delicious. Until this recipe, cabbage meant coleslaw to me. Now ... so much more. :-) | |
Blueberry Shortcake reviewed by hipcookFrom: I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking (reviewed 10th December 2009)One of my go-to recipes for party desserts. It makes a fabulous, light, crumbly shortcake which serves as a perfect base for any fruit. I do have a note... | |
Wild Mushroom Risotto reviewed by aj12754From: Alfred Portale's Twelve Seasons Cookbook: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Best There is to Eat (reviewed 11th December 2009)A substantive risotto with real depth of flavor. Recipe takes a bit more time than your average risotto as the first half hour is spent making a mushroom... | |
Pasta e Fagioli reviewed by aj12754From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2009)A classic version of a great soup. Great winter meal with a green salad and good bread. | |
Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by aj12754From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2009)Full disclosure ... I have no memory of making this soup but a note from 1996 on the margin of the page in my handwriting says that it was "excellent"... | |
Chocolate-glazed Marshmallow Rounds reviewed by aj12754From: Great Cookies: Secrets to Sensational Sweets (reviewed 11th December 2009)A bit time-consuming but worth it; the base cookie is a homemade graham cracker that is a treat to eat all on its own, even before you top it with marshmallows... | |
Lemon Meltaway Cookies reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 12th January 2013)I decided to make these with the optional choice of limes instead of lemons. I made a half-recipe and got 2 dozen cookies. Next time I’ll be making a... | |
Buttermilk Fresh Cheese reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 14th December 2009)I had no idea that soft cheese was either so easy to make or so delicious. This recipe takes you from having cold milk to a delectable, rich, salty-tangy... | |
Thai-spiced Steamed Mussels reviewed by friederikeFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 15th December 2009)This recipe is nearly identical to the Mussels with Coriander Cream, Thai Style in Olive 101 Quick Fix Dishes, which is why I will cross-post my review... | |
Chicken Broth reviewed by aj12754From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 16th December 2009)This could not be simpler. Waters' recipe calls for a whole chicken (no need for any butchery or dismemberment here) - 1 chicken, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1... | |
Nectarine Tart with Orange Syrup reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Seasons: The Best of Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 17th December 2009)A simple but delicious dessert. I used freshly squeezed orange juice with Cointreau and sugar for the syrup, and it was divine.
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The Best Asparagus reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is a great, simple recipe. It turns out perfectly every time that I make it. You can't go wrong with such a simple side. | |
Warm Cabbage Salad reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)YUM! This is simple and cheap to put together. Pairs well with just about anything, especially in place of traditional cole slaw side. | |
Fettuccine With Cream Sauce and Prosciutto, Mushrooms, and Peas reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is one of my favorite comfort pasta dishes in this book. I've tried both variations and found them each to be equally fantastic depending on what... | |
Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Smoked Provolone reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Excellent vegetarian lasagna. This does not use traditional red sauce, but it's fabulous anyway. Easy to put together and bakes up great. | |
Arugula Salad reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Easy and inexpensive salad option that tastes great every time. Warning, though, do not dress too early or the arugula will begin to wilt. Prepare and... | |
Old-Fashioned Tea Cake reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Cooking With Cajun Women: Recipes and Remembrances From South Louisiana Kitchens (reviewed 21st December 2009)These are amazing! Everyone loves them. My grandmother says they're the closest recipe she's found to what she remembers having as a child. | |
English Cucumber Cups with Avocado, Mango, and Mint Salsa and Spiced Macadamia Nuts reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with More Recipes from Pure Food and Wine (reviewed 21st December 2009)These were fantastic. Vegan and raw, and full of flavor. The salsa itself can be used in many ways. | |
Roasted Beet Salad with Sherry Vinegar reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Vegetables Every Day: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Today's Produce With over 350 Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)Bishop gives excellent directions, especially for the base of this recipe -- Roasted Beets. They can be used in so many other dishes once you get this... | |
Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, and Carrots reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)Excellent. Again, Oliver gives instructions that are simple to follow so that your dish turns out exactly as you'd expect it to. So often, I've tried to... | |
Omelets reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)THANK YOU, JAMIE OLIVER! I have never in my life successfully made an omelet. Each and every attempt has become scrambled eggs until now. This is the best... | |
Bisque of Wild Mushroom with French-Fried Oyster Crouton reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)I have yet to make the oyster accompaniment to this dish, but the soup is utterly wonderful. I use fresh mushrooms from the farmers market, in season,... | |
Louisiana-Style Crawfish Etouffee reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)We have frozen crawfish tails (Louisiana farmed) flown to us so that we can make this. It's a favorite amongst all of our friends. Don't be intimidated,... | |
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine (reviewed 21st December 2009)A Louisiana favorite! Another dish that may seem intimidating, but as long as you do what Folse says, it will turn out great every time. You can play with... | |
Goan-style hot and sour pork (Vindaloo) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)May 91: Very good.
Notes:
- Can be started early in the day and simmered a longish time.
- Since the vindaloo paste is a bit of work to make, make twice... | |
Lemony chicken with fresh coriander reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)27may96: Yummy!
6dec98: Half recipe very good
17oct04: Good sauce!
I.e., we liked it lots. | |
Chez Geraud's Giant Shrimp Grilled With Brittany Sea Salt reviewed by anonymousFrom: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Easy (don't have to peel)! Fast (as long as you remember to marinate the shrimp in oil and thyme)! Delicious (even non-seafood eaters ask for the recipe)!... | |
Haddock baked in a yoghurt sauce reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)1aug98: Good!
26feb05: Yum! (half recipe)
15may05: Still yum
9apr09: Half. Yum
Have used both haddock and cod. | |
Lentils with garlic and onion reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is a household standard; two of us eat the entire recipe with rice for dinner. Yum! Generally don't use the pressure cooker variation. Use the largest... | |
Simple buttery rice with onion reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Very good rice, another household standard. I usually make it in smaller proportions. | |
Yoghurt with cucumber and mint (Raita) reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This is the best raita recipe. Cut back salt. Only use fresh mint.
On TV, Jaffrey decorated this with a crossed lines of paprika and a mint leaf in each... | |
Gujerati Carrot Salad reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This book has two very good carrot salads (on facing pages). This is the simpler, so I make it more often. | |
Fluffy Spicy Shrimp reviewed by anonymousFrom: Key to Chinese Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)I use bay scallops. I use my electric wok for the deep frying so that I can control the temperature of the oil for the velveting.The final procedure can... | |
Carrot and Onion Salad reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)This book has two very good carrot salads (on facing pages). This one takes a little more effort, but is my favorite. The smaller amount of cayenne is... | |
Onion relish reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)An absolute favorite. Be sure to make it ahead, so that the onion can "cook" in the lemon juice. I don't only serve this with Indian food. It's delicious!
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Salt-Pepper Cured Turkey reviewed by anonymousFrom: Key to Chinese Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)A small turkey cured for a week, then steamed and chilled and sliced. Silky texture and very flavorful. Can use for buffets, picnics, and as center piece.... | |
Szechuan Green Beans reviewed by anonymousFrom: Microwave Gourmet (reviewed 21st December 2009)Only one tablespoon of oil! No deep frying! Chinese mother approved! I use the #1 selling product at Trader Joe's - the frozen green beans because it is... | |
Zha Ziang Mian reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey from Beijing to San Francisco (reviewed 21st December 2009)Great recipe for classic northern Chinese noodle dish. I dreamed about this dish from my childhood until I found this recipe. Now I make it often and my... | |
Garlic-Braised Eggplant, Chick-Peas, and Tomato Casserole reviewed by anonymousFrom: Moghul Microwave: Cooking Indian Food the Modern Way (reviewed 21st December 2009)Indian ratatouille. Vegetarian. I like this best made ahead of time and cold. This has become my recipe of choice to take to functions/potlucks. More substantial... | |
Garlic Potatoes Smothered with Greens reviewed by anonymousFrom: Moghul Microwave: Cooking Indian Food the Modern Way (reviewed 21st December 2009)I thought this was delicious and easy. I have used frozen kale very successfully (I don't tend to like being bothered with cooking down fresh greens). | |
Pesto reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 21st December 2009)It's all in the details. Marcello Hazan gives all her tips on making blender/mortar pesto, including making to freeze. This is the definitive classic pesto... | |
Pork Loin Braised in Milk reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 21st December 2009)Unbelievable how tasty pork cooked in milk can be. I've also successfully adapted this recipe for the slow cooker when I've been pressed for time. | |
Chicken Fricassee with Green Peppers and Tomatoes reviewed by anonymousFrom: The Classic Italian Cook Book:The art of Italian cooking and the Italian art of eating (reviewed 21st December 2009)Do you like chicken cacciatore? This one is really good. None of that restaurant tasting red sauce you often get in Italian restaurants. | |
Ground Meat with Peas (Kheema matar) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)I have a friend who went to an Indian restaurant near work and always ordered Kheema matar every time he went, which at the time was often. I made him... | |
Beef Baked with Yogurt and Black Pepper (Dum gosht) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)With just a little simple planning, a great dish using the equivalent of slow oven baking. Once you put it in the oven, you can forget about it for an... | |
Whole Chicken, Baked in Aluminum Foil (Murgh musallam) reviewed by anonymousFrom: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)Her scaled down traditional recipe works beautifully. I made her suggested complete meal - and the dishes all complemented each other. The whole meal in... |