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Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad reviewed by challenge2010

From: Neiman Marcus Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

9/19/10 Leftover Costco rotisserie chicken. What else can you do but chicken salad?! Secret ingredient: apple cider vinegar sprinkled over the chicken...
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Marshmallows reviewed by MaryO

From: Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects (reviewed 29th September 2010)

I never really liked marshmallows til I ate these. The recipe is very sim. to the Barefoot Contessa's. The addition of toasted coconut was sublime.
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Super-fast Thai Cucumber Salad reviewed by MaryO

From: Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects (reviewed 29th September 2010)

Great way to use up the cukes from the garden. Wonderful with Grilled Thai Chicken Breasts from Cooks Illustrated.
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Grilled Pizza with Grilled Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Oregano Ricotta reviewed by MaryO

From: Bobby Flay's Boy Gets Grill: 125 Reasons to Light Your Fire! (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This may just go down as the best pizza our family has ever eaten.
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Peerless Cornbread Muffins reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Breakfast Book (reviewed 29th September 2010)

These are SO light, with a crisp top. The recipe makes 12 very small muffins, just enough for a meal for four, really. I just used regular Quaker brand...
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Arabian Squash-Cheese Casserole reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

I love this concoction. I am a huge fan of squash, which is probably one reason I love this so much--it is very squash-y tasting. I cannot eat sweet peppers,...
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Cinnamon Chocolate Babka Kranz Cake reviewed by Frequent Flyer

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This is a terrific recipe which is very attractive and very tasty. It's a medium difficulty bread (with coffee cake characteristics) and is braided. ...
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Spanakopita reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This makes a delicious spanakopita. I clean, stem, lightly salt and steam the spinach ahead of time, and then assemble the dish in the next day or two....
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Mango Peach Chutney reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Savor the Moment : Entertaining Without Reservations (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This is very good, especially on a roast pork loin. I was searching for a recipe using both mangoes and peaches for an ingredient contest and this was...
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Quiche reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Ultimate Potato Book: Hundreds of Ways to Turn America's Favorite Side Dish into a Meal (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This was an unusual quiche since it had a crust made of shredded potatoes. It was a big hit with my family. It would make a wonderful supper meal on...
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Lemon-dipped Blueberry Muffins reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: The Junior League at Home: Meals and Menus for Everyday and Special Occasions (reviewed 29th September 2010)

These muffins are delicious and easy to make. Dipping them in the lemon butter and then sugar is a perfect final touch. The recipe does fail to list...
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Deep-Dish Peach Cobbler reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: The Junior League at Home: Meals and Menus for Everyday and Special Occasions (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This is the perfect recipe for peach cobbler. I like this version better than one made with pie crust or with biscuit dough dropped on hot fruit. We...
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Pecan-Crusted Salmon reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: The Taste of Home Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This was very delicious. The combination of brown sugar and pecans added to the flour gave a wonderful flavor to the salmon. Easy to fix with it being...
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Meatballs with Cream Sauce reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: The Taste of Home Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This variation of meatballs was a hit with the family. I did make one change in the ingredients. I wasn't sure if my family would like the oatmeal in...
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Whole Wheat Caramel Rolls reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Pillsbury's Best 1000 Recipes: Best of the Bake-Off Collection (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This variation of cinnamon rolls is excellent. I really like the use of whole wheat flour in the dough. Even my family members who don't eat whole wheat...
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Portobello Mushrooms with Chipotle reviewed by greenpepper

From: Tacos (reviewed 30th September 2010)

I deflowered my new cuisinart mini prep making the chipotle puree. This recipe was smoky and hearty, unlike many vegetarian recipes. I served it with salsa...
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Panfried Salmon Potato Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine (reviewed 1st October 2010)

These were so good. I know I'll make them again. My daughter and I both loved them. I used sweet potato instead of yam since we can't get yams around here....
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Warm Green Bean and Tommy Toe Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Butter Beans to Blackberries: Recipes from the Southern Garden (reviewed 1st October 2010)

I make this every summer and always look forward to it. It's summer on a plate. The green beans, tomato, vadiala onion and dressing tastes heavenly.
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Congo Bars reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 14th October 2012)

The base recipe is the the Blondie (brownie) recipe with lots of brown sugar, toasted pecans (for which I substituted walnuts), chocolate and white chocolate...
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Crunchy and delicious! To maintain the spirit of this cookbook, I made sure to buy really fresh eggs, free range chickens. I prepared them two ways....
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Carrot Muffins reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Spicy, sweet, crunchy, healthy - yummy! Mine yielded 9 instead of 8 and lots more streusel topping than needed.
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Favorite peanut butter cookies reviewed by kerrlm

From: Sunset Cookbook Classics: 8 Cookbooks in 1 Volume (reviewed 14th October 2012)

Best peanut cookie I have found. Fast and easy
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Banana Bread reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 10th December 2010)

Definitely the best banana bread recipe I've tried!
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Struan reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

This is a great sandwich bread. It is pretty easy to make if you have all the grains on hand: oats, wheat bran, cooked brown rice. To this loaf I added...
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Soft Pretzels reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

These are REALLY good! The dough was easy to portion and made about 17 2-ounce pretzels. I found that I had to let the dough rest for quite a bit while...
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Italian-style Green Beans reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

This is one of my favorite ways to cook green beans.
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Easy Candy Bar Tart reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 9th October 2012)

Fantastic tart with a chocolate crumb crust, salty-sweet caramel-nut filling topped with a layer of glossy chocolate……a candy bar may have been its...
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Chicken Salad Veronique reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

This is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes. The cook time for the roast chicken is perfect. I usually cook it ahead of time so it has time to cool....
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Mushroom Sherry Chicken reviewed by LynnG

From: The Best Recipes in the World (reviewed 4th October 2010)

This is currently my favorite go-to recipe. With a few ingredients, minimal prep, straightforward instructions, the results are moist chicken, with skin...
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Jilly's Chocolate Chunk Cookies reviewed by LynnG

From: Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking (reviewed 4th October 2010)

Of all the cookies that I have baked, this cookie is the most requested by my friends. The cookie is not too soft, not too crisp - just right. This...
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Almost No-Work Whole Grain Bread reviewed by sturlington

From: Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes (reviewed 4th October 2010)

I have made this bread a couple of times, trying the full proofing and the faster-rising versions. Both times resulted in a really good homemade loaf that...
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Broccoli and Potato Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 4th October 2010)

I love this soup. I always puree it with an immersion blender.
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Szechuan noodle salad reviewed by LynnG

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 6th October 2010)

This is a deliciously spicy salad. I like the color and consistency of the carrot, red pepper and cuke (all of which I julienne) with the noodles. This...
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Muffins, Infinite Ways reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 6th October 2010)

I prepared this recipe, using the suggestion of adding blueberries and corn meal. It was amazing. The cornmeal gave an indescribable crunchy counterpoint...
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Fragrant Jasmine Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Very good, but the quantities are strange. A quarter recipe serves two generously.
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Baltic FIsh reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Very good. I've done this with vaious kinds of fins, always good. I usually prepare this in small individual casseroles.
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Southeast Asian FIsh Rolls reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

This is a household favorite. I use panga filets which are cheap and good.
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Thai Seafood Yum reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Yum's the word, yes indeed! It was an especially nice summer salad.
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Citrus-Dressed Asparagus reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

I did this with whole asparagus, but the pieces (as directed) are probably better, since there's more surface to absorb the yummy dressing.
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Baked Beets and Shallots reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Good. Could do early in the day to serve it cool.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Good variation on smashed potatoes.
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Japanese Sesame Spinach reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

I did this with chard rather than spinach. It's a tasty way to get your greens.
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Zucchini with Cilantro Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Another household favorite. A half recipe serves three.
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Asian Cucumber Condiment reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

This is listed as a condiment. I use it as a small salad with Asian-ish meals. Whatever, it's good.
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Onion, Garlic and Raisin Compote reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th October 2010)

I would make this again in a red hot minute. A wonderful accompaniment to a brined pork loin or pork chops. Special enough to be part of an entertaining...
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Bucatini Served in a Block of Parmesan reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Bible: The Definitive Sourcebook, with over 1,000 Illustrations (reviewed 8th October 2010)

I don't suppose anyone is going to have a half a Parmesan cheese sitting around the house to make this. I've had this, or something very similar in a restaurant....
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Garlic Pasta Dough reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Bible: The Definitive Sourcebook, with over 1,000 Illustrations (reviewed 8th October 2010)

Made a half recipe and thought it might want all 3 garlic cloves for the whole recipe. Ddn't add oil; needed no water. I cut this as spaghetti, but will...
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Mushroom Pasta Dough reviewed by kaye16

From: The Pasta Bible: The Definitive Sourcebook, with over 1,000 Illustrations (reviewed 8th October 2010)

A very nice pasta. I soaked the dried 'shrooms first, then used no extra water in the pasta. I used the 'shroom soaking water in the pasta cooking water....
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Refried Beans with Cinnamon and Clove reviewed by sturlington

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 8th October 2010)

This recipe elevates the basic refried beans recipe with two additions: unusual use of cinnamon (although I think the amount called for is a tad heavy)...
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Chickpea of the Sea reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 8th October 2010)

This recipe uses chickpeas to make a sandwich filling that is something between tuna salad and egg salad. Although I didn't have all the ingredients,...
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Farro with Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 9th October 2010)

This is a delicious and healthy alternative to mushroom risotto. It takes longer to make and has more of an al dente texture, but doesn't require the...
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Albondigas Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cuisine at Home (reviewed 10th October 2010)

This was so much better than the other recipe I tried using the Mini Bacon Meatballs. I would definately make this one again. I loved how all flavors mingled...
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Green Apple Sourdough Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 10th October 2010)

My daughter invited me over last Sunday for breakfast and to watch Nigella Lawson's new show on the Food Network. She made these and they were delicious...
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Soft Sandwich Bread and Rolls reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 10th October 2010)

This is a super easy dough to make and it smells so good. I divided it up and at one time made twelve butterflake rolls and nine knotted rolls. The rest...
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Coq au Vin Bourguignon reviewed by friederike

From: The Cuisine of the Rose: Classic French Cooking from Burgundy and Lyonnais (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 10th October 2010)

If you ever want to impress anyone with rich French cooking - here's your dish. It's quite an effort though, so it's not something you'd like to do as...
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Coq au Vin reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche: Gut kochen und essen Tag für Tag (reviewed 10th October 2010)

Very nice! While this recipe uses roughly the same ingredients (not checking the amounts used) as the one in The Cuisine of the Rose, it's a lot easier...
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Lamb in Fragrant Garlic Cream Sauce (Rogan Josh) reviewed by boomuh

From: Classic Indian Cooking (reviewed 11th October 2010)

This is a great recipe, and has become one of the dishes that I try to always have on hand in the freezer (it freezes great!). Like a lot of the recipes...
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Crockpot Recipe for Sausage, Peppers, and Cannellini Bean Stew with Parmesan reviewed by JustLaura

From: Kalyn's Kitchen (reviewed 13th October 2010)

This was wonderful. Great flavor. I can't wait to have it again for lunch tomorrow.
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Broccoli Panzanella with Walnut Sauce and Basil reviewed by lkloda

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 14th October 2010)

Grilled Turkey Burgers with Sweet Pickles reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 15th October 2010)

These burgers were very good, light, easy to make and tasty.
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Apple and Cheddar Scones reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th October 2010)

Deb at Smitten Kitchen calls these scones "October on a parchment-lined baking sheet" and I think she's nailed it. These are wonderful and dead-easy. Perfect...
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Fennel Salad with Asian Pear and Parmesan reviewed by aj12754

From: A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table (reviewed 16th October 2010)

I actually made the source recipe that Molly describes in this chapter-- which is a shaved fennel and mushroom salad with a lemon vinaigrette. Molly's...
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Potato Pumpkin Gratin / Kartoffel-Kürbis-Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: Brigitte - Unsere besten Menüs (reviewed 16th October 2010)

Just like the Potato-Pear-Gratin from Die Echte Jeden-Tag-Küche: Very sophisticated and just the perfect side course for any festive autumnal meal. Love...
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Potato Pear Gratin / Kartoffel-Birnen-Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche: Gut kochen und essen Tag für Tag (reviewed 16th October 2010)

I loved this gratin. Very sophisticated and just the perfect side course for any festive autumnal meal. See also the Potato-Pumpkin-Gratin from Brigitte...
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A Simple Stew of Onions, Beer and Beef reviewed by friederike

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 16th October 2010)

Quite nice. We chose this recipe as it was quick to prepare and we could let it simmer while painting our bedroom - by the time we had finished painting,...
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Apple Julep reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 16th October 2010)

This is a very tasty and refreshing non-alcoholic drink. I love that it's made from the following juices - apple, pineapple, lemon and orange.
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Corn Chowder reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 17th October 2010)

This was a delicious corn chowder. My husband even raved about it. Even though there was a few raw green onions and bacon on the top of the bowl in the...
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African Drumsticks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 17th October 2010)

This was a delicious way to fix chicken legs. The marinade, which the chicken cooked in was so good over rice. We will be making this one again.
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Red Lentil Stew with Caramelized Onions reviewed by kcookie

From: A New Way to Cook (reviewed 17th October 2010)

Simple, delicious and hearty stew. It is fragrant and has really great depth of flavour. I like to serve it over rice and skip the caramelized onions half...
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Lacquered Baby Back Ribs reviewed by kcookie

From: A New Way to Cook (reviewed 17th October 2010)

Excellent moist and tender meat. Of course, the longer you marinate the ribs the better.
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Marinated Carrot Sticks reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 18th October 2010)

These carrot sticks were delicious. I didn't let them marinate as long as suggested, so I was surprised at how much flavor that crushed clove of garlic...
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Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 18th October 2010)

I have never had a lot of luck making gnocchi, so I was pleasantly surprised at how easy these were to make and how well they turned out. I served them...
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Gratinéed Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 18th October 2010)

This is a very rich dish. A little goes a long way, but absolutely delicious.
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Zuni Roast Chicken reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th October 2010)

I don't roast whole chickens that often, but this one was excellent. It was really succulent and very flavorful. It wasn't that difficult to make either,...
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Pan-Roasted Duck Breasts reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th October 2010)

This is so, so good! I prepped the duck before leaving for work in the morning so it marinated for about 12 hours- the maximum suggested time. After work,...
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Peppery Pumpkin Risotto reviewed by AnneyZ

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th October 2010)

Love this recipe! Easy, cheesy, spicy (added more curry than was called for), wonderful! Can't wait to make it again!
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Cider-Braised Beef Stew reviewed by AnneyZ

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th October 2010)

The smokiness of the smoked paprika and the touch of cider vinegar splashed on at the end make this recipe for me. It's simply yummy! Another one that...
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Four-Cheese Baked Gnocchi reviewed by AnneyZ

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th October 2010)

This is extremely rich, but wonderfully cheesy and comforting! Easy to prepare and delicious to eat!
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Prosciutto Potato Poppers reviewed by AnneyZ

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th October 2010)

I haven't yet had the opportunity to make this recipe myself, but I did sample someone else's efforts recently, and, boy, were these poppers scrumptious!...
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Baked Breaded Eggplant with Marinara reviewed by AnneyZ

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th October 2010)

I will never go back to traditional Eggplant Parm again after having made this recipe twice in one month! I love the crispiness of the eggplant rounds...
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Lentil, sausage and rice soup reviewed by shonna

From: The Whole Foods Market Cookbook: A Guide to Natural Foods with 350 Recipes (reviewed 19th October 2010)

I usually don't eat meat, but my mom gave us some locally raised, organic chicken sausages and I just couldn't say no. This soup was definitely a worthy...
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Thai Green Curry reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: World Food Cafe (reviewed 19th October 2010)

This recipe instantly became an all-time favourite. Like other recipes in this book you need quite a few ingredients, but it's worth it! Although you...
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Sesame Dressing reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: Vegetarian Table: Japan (reviewed 19th October 2010)

Excellent dressing that can be used on green beans, spinach and other vegetables. You do not need to make your own vegetable dashi; use store-bought instead...
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Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux reviewed by soupereasy

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 19th October 2010)

This was a really moist chicken with a nice crispy skin. The baguette slices were a wonderful snack for me.
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Crunchy Beef Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 20th October 2010)

This was great. My husband said it was the best thing I'd made in awhile. We loved the crunch the French fried onions gave this dish. I also loved the...
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Southern Plate Apple Fritters reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 20th October 2010)

These are quick to mix together and in minutes you have a nice hot dessert. They were good with the apple butter page 125 and also good just sprinkled...
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Colorful Black Bean Salad reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Desert Treasures (Cookbooks and Restaurant Guides) (reviewed 20th October 2010)

I really like the flavors and the crunch of this salad. I should have made only half of this as it really does make quite a bit. I didn't serve it in...
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Pickled Grapes with Cinnamon and Black Pepper reviewed by aj12754

From: A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table (reviewed 21st October 2010)

I absolutely loved these -- they are sweet but tart -- a very unusual treat that I think would be a great addition to a cheese plate. A cinch to make but...
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Brown Sugar and Ginger Pumpkin Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 21st October 2010)

This was easy (15 minutes to throw it together) and it tasted great. Grated fresh ginger gave each bite an extra zing. Enough to notice, but not so much...
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Whole Roasted Chicken on a Bed of Root Vegetables reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 22nd October 2010)

This is another excellent recipe from this cookbook. I am not really sure what made this stand out for me since it uses many of the same ingredients as...
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Pistachio-Cranberry Biscotti Straws reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 22nd October 2010)

This is a lovely, not too sweet biscotti in which the whole is even better than the sum of the parts (pistachios, dried cranberries and orange zest/juice)....
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Apple and White Cheddar Scones reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd October 2010)

I love to make scones and am always on the lookout for new recipes to try. I wasn’t sure I’d like the flavor of these since I’ve never enjoyed cheddar...
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Triple Chocolate Biscotti reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 23rd October 2010)

Uses chocolate chips, Dutch-process cocoa, and white chocolate (which the finished cookies are dipped in). The flavor is boosted by the addition of finely...
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Fried Chicken Planks reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 23rd October 2010)

These were easy to make and really delicious. Love the crunch the cracker crumbs gave them. I used chicken tenders instead of cutting up the breasts since...
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Peas, Bacon and Ricotta Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 24th October 2010)

I have made versions of this sauce before and was not wild about them. But this version was delicious. Maybe it was all the bacon fat mixed with the peas...
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Rich Corn Chowder with Prosciutto Crumbles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th October 2010)

This is the BEST corn chowder I have ever tasted, and true to its intent, it took less than 40 minutes to prepare. My husband made this for our family...
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Rich Corn Chowder with Prosciutto Crumbles reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th October 2010)

Delicious and easy. The chowder was just as good as more complicated recipes that take longer to prepare. Tasted great the night I made it and as leftovers....
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A Farm Wife's Fresh Pear Tart reviewed by kaye16

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 24th October 2010)

Very simple, very delicious, got raves at my house. We're not big sweet eaters, but this is the kind of thing we like. Fresh fruit flavor, enhanced by...
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Green Beans and Shoepeg Corn Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th October 2010)

We loved this one. My daughter and I especially enjoyed it. It's even better than the standard green bean casserole. I did use cream of mushroom soup instead...
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th October 2010)

We love Velveeta shells and this tasted even better. It was simple to make and delicious to eat.
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