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Orange Lamb Stuffed with Mint and Pecans reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 31st December 2010)I was looking for a different lamb recipe that still retained the flavors of garlic and rosemary. We had fresh Desirable pecans and Florida citrus and... | |
Potato Hash reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 1st January 2011)These were a big hit for New Year's Day breakfast. I don't know how often I would make them, as there are a lot of steps and a lot of fat. I don't usually... | |
Sun-Dried Tomato and Crème Fraîche Crostini reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 1st January 2011)I thought these were very tasty. I made them with goat cheese instead of creme fraiche and that worked well. I halved the recipe and still got enough topping... | |
Crisp-Braised Duck Legs with Aromatic Vegetables reviewed by andrewFrom: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 1st January 2011)This was a truly wonderful way to prepare duck legs, and really simple. We had two small duck legs rather than the 4 in the recipe so I cut back a little... | |
Fig and Balsamic Jam reviewed by bhnycFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 1st January 2011)The Fig and Balsamic Jam is a component of the Fig-Stuffed Pork Loin. When I first read the recipe I laughed that it is listed under the 'Lifesavers' section... | |
Honey Vinaigrette reviewed by bhnycFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 1st January 2011)This dressing is fabulous! It is called for with the Little Gem Lettuce Salad but I will use it on many salads from now on. | |
Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 1st January 2011)This is amazing! I used homemade panettone (King Arthur Website- Overnight Panettone) that I made ahead and froze. The bread pudding was delicious and... | |
Pink Grapefruit Margaritas reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 1st January 2011)I will never drink plain old margaritas again! Peak-season grapefruit make these sweet and the lime balances it out. These are delicious and you could... | |
baked french toast with raspberry sauce reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Everyday Food (reviewed 1st January 2011)I tripled the recipe and cooked 6 slices of bread each on two cookie sheets. They required more cook time - about 45-50 minutes total.
I didn't make... | |
Farrotto with Dried Porcini reviewed by aj12754From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)After the excesses of the holidays, I was looking through Zuni for something healthy to make and this really filled the bill for two reasons -- (1) I love... | |
Four-Minute Egg Gribiche reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)I decided to make some boiled red potatoes to go with our New Year's meal and wanted more than just plain potatoes. I came across this recipe while searching... | |
New Year's Eve Gougeres with Arugula, Bacon and Carol's Pickled Onions reviewed by sewit12From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)I made these yummy morsels for a New Years Dinner...they were as good as the intro said they would be. Salty, crunchy, sour...deeply layered flavours that... | |
Boiled Kale on Toast reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)I used some left over collards (which I substituted for the Kale as suggested in the recipe) to make this for my breakfast this morning. I decided to... | |
Cornmeal Biscotti reviewed by andrewFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd January 2011)I'll just add my enthusiastic agreement to the other reviews. These were excellent biscotti. I also didn't have anisette, so I just used a little almond... | |
Quinoa Salad with Tahini Dressing reviewed by lklodaFrom: Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights: Guilt-free Eating with Abandon (reviewed 2nd January 2011) | |
Red Onion Pickles reviewed by aj12754From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 3rd January 2011)Rodgers admits that process of making these pickled onions is "slightly tedious" (three batches cooked three times for 20 seconds at a time and cooled... | |
Honey Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 3rd January 2011)Very nice dressing and SO easy to make. My go-to vinaigrette for entertaining has always been the one in Ina Garten's Barefoot in Paris. This now has... | |
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever (reviewed 3rd January 2011)Yummy! Easy scalloped potatoes with cheddar cheese and homemade white sauce. There was plenty of sauce to cover all the potatoes. | |
Cranberry Liqueur reviewed by aj12754From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th January 2011)Very easy, very pretty, very seasonal.
Would be nice with champagne to make a cranberry kir royale.
Make at least three days prior to the day you want... | |
Banana Bread reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 5th January 2011)Banana bread with rum-soaked sultanas. Very moreish! | |
Bosc Pears with Fennel, Fresh Walnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, & Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 5th January 2011)This salad was a delicious combination of flavors. The sweetness of the pears played off the fennel and walnuts very nicely. I really enjoyed the Parmigiano... | |
Mushrooms on Toast reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Real Fast Food (reviewed 5th January 2011)This is a very quick recipe, nice for lunch, breakfast or a snack, simple enough to memorize. The main innovation is that the mushrooms are cooked whole.... | |
Lemon Curd reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 6th January 2011)Using this recipe, a friend and I made three different types of citrus curd, a lemon curd, a Meyer lemon curd, and a blood orange curd. The method --... | |
Pappa al Pomodoro reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 7th January 2011)This was excellent. I used Roma tomatoes since they tend to have more flavor this time of year. I loved how the flavors of the onion, garlic, basil and... | |
Golden Corncakes reviewed by SqueakyChuFrom: Farmer John's Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables (reviewed 8th January 2011)The corn cakes are very tasty. They can be made very little oil as opposed to ddep-fried corn fritters. Three people at my dinner tabel beside myself... | |
Boiled Kale on Toast reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th January 2011)I was so intrigued by southercooker's review that I had to push on with my boiled kale. How could soggy toast make boiled kale better?
It was amazing!... | |
Boiled Kale with Eggs, Fried or Poached reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th January 2011)For me, this was every bit as good as the kale on toast. I was hungry for more, so decided to go on to the next recipe...
Because I liked the poached... | |
Creme Brulee French Toast with Orange Blossom Water reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 8th January 2011)The title of this recipe is totally misleading. It actually comes out more like a sticky bun than a creme brulee, and it is amazing! All of the sticky... | |
Bananas Foster reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Fine Cooking (reviewed 8th January 2011)Bananas foster is so much easier than I thought it would be. This was so simple for such a wonderful dessert, and the flambeing just adds a little bit... | |
Old Fashioned American Beef Stew reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Real Stew: 300 Recipes for Authentic Home-Cooked Cassoulet, Gumbo, Chili, Curry, Minestrone, Bouillabaise, Stroganoff, Goulash, Chowder, and Much More (reviewed 8th January 2011)Easy classic take on a simple traditional beef stew.
A few small tweaks we make as available:
Add ground thyme to the flour mixture.
Replace water with... | |
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by sarahlandFrom: Baking Bites (reviewed 8th January 2011) | |
Dill (Refrigerator) Pickles reviewed by sarahlandFrom: Coconut and Lime (reviewed 8th January 2011)Used this recipe for my first attempt at pickling and it was a complete success. I like a nice dill flavor so I use a lot of fresh dill weed. A great... | |
Pasta with Giblet-Mushroom Sauce reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 9th January 2011)My daughter and I are the only ones here who enjoy occasionally eating chicken gizzards and hearts. I was intrigued with this recipe and since unlike duck... | |
Five-Grain Cream Waffles reviewed by Astrid5555From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 9th January 2011)I used buttermilk instead of cream to reduce the calories and the waffles turned out to be delicious! A definite keeper! | |
Lentils Braised in Red Wine reviewed by mandeliciousFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 9th January 2011)Who knew that a pot of lentils could make your kitchen smell like a pot roast? The bay leaf, vegetables and wine combined to create the a fantastic aroma... | |
Lemony Roasted Potatoes reviewed by LeekaFrom: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2011)If you like lemon you will love these potatoes. The flavour is quite intense so be sure to balance out your menu with that in mind. These were fairly... | |
Brasato reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)I made this delicious pot roast at my Mom and Dad's for them, my daughter, son in law, hubby and a cousin. It was a big hit. My cousin especially loved... | |
Orange-Currant Scones reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th January 2011)I really love scones and am always on the look out for new recipes to try. I searched and searched our local markets for dried currents with no luck. I... | |
All-of-the-Lemon Tart (Crostata "Tutti il Limone" reviewed by Innkeeper215From: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 10th January 2011)When I first purchased this book, this was the recipe that stuck out in my mind as sounding like a Grand Slam Home Run. I am pleased to report that I... | |
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys (reviewed 10th January 2011)My first scalloped potatoes and it was delicious. Really simple to make. I used my KitchenAid stand mixer slicer/shredder attachment to slice the potatoes... | |
Lucy's Chocolate Minis reviewed by Astrid5555From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 11th January 2011)These lovely little desserts are just the right size for a quick chocolate pick-me-up and come together in no time! I will definitely make them again! | |
Lemon Cheesecake Squares reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2011)These were super easy to make and really a treat to eat.
I did not use the lemon curd recipe provided within the recipe since I had lemon curd in the... | |
Lemon- and Herb-Roasted Chicken reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 14th January 2011)This was really delicious. My kids loved it and the whole house smelled amazing while it was cooking (the garlic!).
I didn't have fresh herbs on hand... | |
Oatmeal-Coconut Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555From: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery (reviewed 15th January 2011)Simple, quick and delicious! I flatten the cookies with a fork before baking though since they do not spread at all. | |
Baked BBQ Black-Eyed Peas reviewed by Astrid5555From: Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (reviewed 15th January 2011)A great hearty dish for a cold winter day. Unfortunately it takes more than 3 hours until it is finished, so start in time! I had basmati rice as a side... | |
Roast Pumpkin, Red Lentil and Pepita Hummus reviewed by Astrid5555From: Coming Home to Eat: Wholefood for the Family (reviewed 15th January 2011)A variation on the classic chickpea hummus this version adds a completely new twist to sandwiches or wraps. Simply delicious! | |
Braciole reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 16th January 2011)I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! I substituted Parmesan for provolone and it was just wonderful. Really VERY easy and fun to make.... | |
Garlic Confit reviewed by wannabeagoodcookFrom: Bouchon (reviewed 16th January 2011) | |
Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives, Lemon, and Fennel reviewed by wannabeagoodcookFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 16th January 2011)I served this for some company yesterday, and even my husband, who doesn't ordinarily like chicken, loved it. I made it the evening before and then put... | |
Potato Leek Soup reviewed by wannabeagoodcookFrom: Bouchon (reviewed 17th January 2011)Lovely. | |
Estella's Mexican Beef-Filled Peppers with a Pecan Sauce reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Mighty Spice Cookbook: Fast, Fresh and Vibrant Dishes Using No More Than 5 Spices for Each Recipe (reviewed 26th September 2011)The filling on these is reminiscent of a dish I had at an "authentic Mexican" restaurant in Austin recently. The meat is well seasoned and I love that... | |
Fried aubergine (eggplant) slices reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 17th January 2011)I made a half recipe (for two) will all the spices, except that I halved the max cayenne (but won't do that again). A tasty and easy way to serve eggplant.
I... | |
Coppa & Warm Parslied Potato Salad With Roasted Peppers reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th January 2011)I have never heard of coppa and couldn't find it here but the recipe says you can substitute salami so that's what I did. I had some jarred roasted peppers... | |
Rough Puff Pastry reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th January 2011)I gave this recipe a 5 because it actually worked. I've never made puff pastry before, and I cannot believe that a combination of flour, butter, and water... | |
Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Georgia Hometown Cookbook (State Hometown Cookbook) (reviewed 18th January 2011)This was delicious and easy to make. I made this while visiting in Georgia and actually did use Georgia apples and pecans. But I am sure I can make it... | |
Carolina-Style Pulled Pork reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: The New Blue Ridge Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from Virginia's Highlands to North Carolina's Mountains (reviewed 18th January 2011)Delicious. My son-in-law was the one who actually made this. The flavor of the meat was delicious and I liked the vinegar-based sauce. Since the pork... | |
Potage Veloute aux Champignons (Cream of Mushroom Soup) reviewed by aj12754From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 18th January 2011)Maybe death and taxes are the only sure things in life ... but it often seems to me that Julia's recipes are also pretty sure things ... reliably delicious... | |
Blue Cheese Tartine reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 19th January 2011)This recipe is oh-so-simple, but packs a powerful taste punch. We loved it. Even my 10-year-old niece liked it, without the blue cheese for her though.... | |
Oranges and Rosemary Honey reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th January 2011)This is a delightful light healthy dessert. We were lucky to find big juicy sweet California oranges. I used local clover honey, and dried rosemary.... | |
Crostini with Charred Sweet 100 Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 21st January 2011)I used grape tomatoes for these since I think they are really flavorful and I couldn't get the Sweet 100 ones. Hubby and I loved these. I used French bread... | |
Stir-Fried Squid with Garlic and Chilli reviewed by friederikeFrom: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 22nd January 2011)Soo delicious, an explosion of tastes, and it looked impressive too! This is definitely on our list of 'food for guests'. We didn't serve it with lime... | |
Mac & Cheese reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 23rd January 2011)This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It is always a hit. I will admit- this time I used panko instead of fresh breadcrumbs, thinking that they... | |
Bacon and Goat Cheese Chicken reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Cooking Light (reviewed 23rd January 2011)Very few ingredients, the scallions, goat cheese and crispy bacon made a very delicious filling and it cooked very quickly. This would be a nice dish for... | |
Asian Chicken Burgers reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Food Network (reviewed 24th January 2011)My daughter made these and we thought they were delicious. She used siracha sauce instead of the sambal oelek and baby bella mushrooms instead of the white... | |
Panko and Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Wilted Spinach reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th January 2011)Really good. Even my husband who doesn't like fish liked this. He said that the sauce and coating really upped the flavor quotient. I will make cod this... | |
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 24th January 2011)These are pretty similar to my standard way of making mashed potatoes. I don't normally add buttermilk, but I will use it if I have any on hand. I didn't... | |
Serious Rum Cake reviewed by AnkoCuppFrom: BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (reviewed 24th January 2011)This cake has become my go-to cake for practically any occasion. On one hand, it is incredibly tender, moist, and has a delicious citrusy flavor. On... | |
Open-faced Chicken Sausage Sandwiches reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 25th January 2011)I probably make this once every couple of weeks, although not always on the grill. Sometimes I omit the peppers and onions, depending on what I have available,... | |
Crisp toffee chocolate bars reviewed by laschnitFrom: Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys (reviewed 25th January 2011)This has become my go-to recipe when I need to throw together a quick dessert. The recipe makes a good deal of bars (or squares) but it's easy to double... | |
Pate Brisee reviewed by aj12754From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 26th January 2011)This is possibly the easiest dough I have ever made -- directions are precise (almost to the second) and concise and the recipe was easily halved to make... | |
Orange-Roasted Salmon with Yogurt-Caper Sauce reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2011)Great quick and delicious week-night supper. The yogurt -caper sauce is 5 minutes in the making and the salmon bakes in about 10-15 minutes. I cooked... | |
Aromatic Yellow Rice reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2011)Pretty, tasty, and easy (as these things go). If I'm in a hurry, I skip soaking the rice and just give it a good rinse. Making a 1/3 recipe (to serve 2... | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by andrewFrom: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2011)These are, quite possibly, the best chocolate chip cookies I've had. I didn't change a thing in the recipe, though I usually go a little light on sprinkling... | |
Big-Hearted Macaroni and Cheese with Artichokes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 27th January 2011)Confession time - this recipe was my entry into the casserole contest. I developed this recipe when my kids wanted mac & cheese, and I was trying... | |
Chargrilled Broccoli with Chilli and Garlic reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2011)Absolutely a great dish! The broccoli was fresh, crunchy, slightly smokey, and packed with flavour. It tasted nice both hot and cold, and you can also... | |
Pizza Dough reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood: Frank Pelligrino Cooks Italian with Family and Friends (reviewed 29th January 2011)This is the absolute best pizza dough I have ever made. I have previously used several other recipes, but now always use this one. It is easy to make... | |
Chicken Bouillabaisse reviewed by allyalFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 29th January 2011)This dish was DELICIOUS! The chicken was tender, the flavors (especially the garlic) melded so well. It was relatively easy to prepare also. I made the... | |
The Sandwich for BleuCheese Fans reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2011)Beets are the new tomato.
I've always thought that a sandwich had to have tomatoes for me to truly love it. This sandwich opened my eyes!
This sandwich... | |
Whipped Hot Chocolate reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 31st January 2011)This is really delicious but very rich. A little bit is all you need to warm up on a cold day. Next time, I might use more milk and less half and half... | |
Classic Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by lklodaFrom: The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pan in Your Kitchen (reviewed 31st January 2011)This recipe is flawless and can easily be halved with perfect results. I recommend adding chopped, toasted walnuts and mashed banana, or berries (frozen... | |
Eggplant Rollatini reviewed by bhnycFrom: Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen (reviewed 31st January 2011)This was really, really good! It was pretty easy to make but takes time to make the sauce and salt and drain the eggplant slices, so plan ahead. It's a... | |
Zucchini and Vermouth reviewed by kaye16From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 31st January 2011)Very simple. Very good.
I defrosted 2 cups of grated zucchini. As a side for two, probably 3 cups would have been better. Will definitely do this again.
Made... | |
Red beans and rice reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Bill Neal's Southern Cooking (reviewed 2nd February 2011)I love this dish, have made it a couple of times per year for the last ten years or so, when I really want an excellent meaty stew. I haven't yet made... | |
Sylvia's Steamin' Cornbread reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Sylvia's Family Soul Food Cookbook: From Hemingway, South Carolina, To Harlem (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This is one of my favorite recipes, and I've given it away many many times. This is a sweet and moist cornbread, almost a cake, so it won't win the hearts... | |
Chocolate Raspberry Crisp reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Cakes and cowpokes: New desserts from the old Southwest (reviewed 2nd February 2011)Everyone should make this recipe right now!! Of course, it's best when raspberries are in season, so you get lots of intense fruit flavor, but seriously,... | |
Breakfast Sausage with Fresh Ginger and Sage reviewed by jlg84From: Charcuterie (reviewed 2nd February 2011)I have made this several times now, and it is a real winner. The flavours are great, and it's quite easy to do. | |
Ma Po Tofu reviewed by jlg84From: Sichuan Cookery (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This dish is one that I make so often that the book automatically opens to the page now. I have made it for Chinese people (I am not Chinese) who has pleaded... | |
Osso Buco Milanese reviewed by jlg84From: The River Cottage Meat Book (reviewed 2nd February 2011)Very successful recipe, and easy to follow. Only issue was that my oven is more powerful than Hugh expects the reader to have, so my dish required more... | |
Risotto Milanese reviewed by jlg84From: The River Cottage Meat Book (reviewed 2nd February 2011)Like other recipes of Hugh's this one is a winner, and worked like clockwork. It's a bit odd to have pancetta in the risotto, but it added a lovely flavour... | |
Asparagus and Rice Soup with Pancetta and Black Pepper reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This was a great soup, amenable to tweaking. I liked how hearty it was, but required only a few ingredients. Instead of pancetta, I used pepper bacon,... | |
Key Lime Meringue Pie reviewed by aj12754From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 3rd February 2011)I actually made a lime meringue pie since I had lime curd on hand. I used the basic pie dough recipe on p. 106 of this book and found it light, flaky... | |
Nutella Tartine reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 3rd February 2011)The combination of flavors and textures, along with ease of preparation, propels this recipe to a "5". In place of brioche, we used a rich fig bread (from... | |
Brooklyn Blackout Cake reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Butter Sugar Flour Eggs: Whimsical Irresistible Desserts (reviewed 3rd February 2011)This was a very impressive cake. I haven't ever had it's namesake, but am sure that if I had I'd have made it quite a bit sooner. I don't often use vegetable... | |
Poached Eggs with Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2011)This is terrific for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Just a great combination of flavors.
I made one change to the recipe -- in technique not ingredients.... | |
Broiled Grapefruit with Honey, Vanilla and Cardamom reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2011)Delicious and easy ... and if you have cardamom pods, crushing the seeds and using them instead of using previously ground cardamom is highly recommended.... | |
Skillet Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The 150 Best American Recipes: Indispensable Dishes from Legendary Chefs and Undiscovered Cooks (150 Best Recipes) (reviewed 4th February 2011)Insanely easy and insanely delicious. Right out of the oven, I could have (and should have) eaten the whole thing with a big spoon and some ice cream.... | |
Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Hungry Girl (reviewed 4th February 2011)This is so good it's unbelievable. My daughter saw her make the cupcake version of these on her show so we decided to try it. You won't believe the calories... | |
Herb Salt reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 5th February 2011)It can't be much simpler than this. I make up a double dose of this whenever I start to run out. Adjust to your own taste, experiment, play around. Lately... | |
Cannelloni reviewed by Astrid5555From: Coming Home to Eat: Wholefood for the Family (reviewed 5th February 2011)This one is definitely not on the quick-and-easy list. However, if you have time this is a must-make and your reward is a meal the whole family will like.... | |
pea pesto crostini reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 5th February 2011)I wasn't expecting much. This recipe starts with the usual pesto ingredients - garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper - but in place of the basil and... |