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Beef Stroganoff reviewed by johnson6708

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)

Hauntingly good!!! This was so good my girlfriend that is known for her Beef Stroganoff was pissed that I blew her out of the water.. like not a little...
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Naan bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)

This recipe made the best naan that I have ever had. It was a simple recipe but sort of advanced for a child's cookbook. I love seeing my child learn to...
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Sizzling Risotto Gratin reviewed by Iw8tablZ

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 6th February 2011)

Delicious, and sort of the best of two worlds; you get a creamy, cheesy, risotto texture, but also the crispy crust of a casserole or baked mac and cheese....
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Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by Iw8tablZ

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 6th February 2011)

Classic; the first vinaigrette I learned and then of course paved the way for years and years of goodness and more vinaigrettes! The garlic and salt...
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How To Make Fried and Baked Wheat-Gluten Balls reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Madhur Jaffrey Cookbook (reviewed 7th February 2011)

If I can't find fresh gluten at the asian shops, or gluten flour in the supermarket, I use this recipe to make it out of ordinary bread or white flour....
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Mexican Breakfast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 7th February 2011)

This was my first recipe tried from this book that I won in the Zuni Cafe cookbook challenge. This recipe makes a breakfast for one. First I made my husband...
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Lobster Salpicon with Avocado reviewed by southerncooker

From: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 7th February 2011)

I opted to use one of the suggested substitutions for lobster in this one. I had hoped to get some imitation lobster but ended up getting crab instead....
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Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 7th February 2011)

This was a huge success! The creamy squash replaces the texture of the ricotta, but adds a richness and sweetness to the whole dish. My only minor...
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Spinach and Mustard Greens with Cheese (Saag Paneer) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 7th February 2011)

Oh, man. This might be my favorite recipe in the whole book. The greens are incredibly sweet, and the texture of the cheese is a great contrast. A couple...
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Saffron, Pear and Prune Compote for Cheese reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)

This was very quick and easy to make and very delicious. I served it at a party with some firm, creamy-white cheeses, and it was a wonderful combination....
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Coleslaw reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sacramental Magic In A Small-town Cafe: Recipes And Stories From Brother Juniper's Cafe (reviewed 8th February 2011)

This makes a yummy slaw. There is tons of sugar in it which is what makes it so good. I have liked this best when I have cut the cabbage in tiny squares...
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Sweet Potato Pie reviewed by cadfael

From: Savoring Savannah: Feasts from the Low Country (reviewed 8th February 2011)

This is a family favourite. I've made several sweet potato pie versions but this is so far our favourite.
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My mother's famous chinese egg rolls reviewed by ny1287

From: Steamy Kitchen (reviewed 9th February 2011)

time consuming to make but delicious and a crowd pleaser at parties
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 10th February 2011)

Wonderfully roasted Brussels sprouts! This recipe is a bit fussy - you first have to brown the halved Brussels Sprouts in a frying pan - then transfer...
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Lavash Crackers reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 10th February 2011)

I agree with the other reviewers that the key is to roll the dough out very thinly. I cut the dough into four pieces and rolled it out very thinly, and...
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Warm Potato, Chive and Blood Sausage Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The Provence Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2011)

This was really delicious, a simple salad but full of flavor. Add a green vegetable, like broccoli or green beans, and you've got a full meal.
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Gratineed Asparagus with Parmesan reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th February 2011)

This is a lovely dish. I don't bother to boil the asparagus first because I like it a little crunchy. While this is perfectly satisfying on its own, the...
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Green Salad with Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 12th February 2011)

The dressing for this salad was outstanding, no, actually it was phenomenal. We didn't have whole grain mustard, so instead we used spicy brown mustard....
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Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul (reviewed 13th February 2011)

I didn't make the roasted fruit (although I would have, had I found any decent plums at this time of the year!), but I used the cardamom cream for the...
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Short Ribs Braised in Porter Ale with Maple-Rosemary Glaze reviewed by aj12754

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2011)

In a word ... Wow ... oh my ... YUMMM. Ok, that's four words. But this is a great flavor profile and a great dish. And I can say this even though I...
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Greek Pilaf reviewed by kaye16

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)

A good pilaf, and a household favorite. The entire recipe makes two dinners for two. Serve the first time with the lemon-egg sauce (there will be leftover...
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Stuffed Eggplant II reviewed by kaye16

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)

We liked this very much, but haven't made it it years since we discovered a tomato allergy in-house. Instructions miss a bit: the tomatoes should be chopped...
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Stuffed Eggplant III reviewed by kaye16

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)

A favorite. I usually make a third recipe for a satisfying dinner for two. Can be cooked week-night fashion, by cooking the rice and eggplant the night...
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Spinach-Ricotta Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)

Delicious! says my note. The recipe says an unbaked pie crust can be used; we preferred it baked first. Have used frozen spinach, thawed, instead of fresh.
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Ricotta Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)

My notes say only : Really scrumptious! Used a scan 1/3cup sugar; a bit more might have been OK, but this was fine. Used the egg yolks. Took a bit longer...
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Classic Potato Gratin reviewed by southerncooker

From: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 15th February 2011)

This too is part of the Dead of Winter from the Supermarket menu which also included Hearts of Romaine with Parm and Lemon Dressing, Panfried Steak with...
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Quick Red Velvet Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 15th February 2011)

This cake was better than excellent! We decided to just skip the bottle of food coloring so we just added a little more water to make up for the liquid...
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 15th February 2011)

A winner. Delicious and easy to adapt. Might be necessary to punch up the flavoring a bit, though -- I add a little dry mustard to the sauce.
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Chicken Thighs with Balsamic Vinegar and Ginger Rice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 16th February 2011)

Although I'm generally not a fan of casseroles, nor a fan of the typical chicken and rice casserole cliché, laziness drove me to prepare this very easy...
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Waldorf Deluxe (Salad) reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2011)

This is a most satisfying Waldorf salad. It should be served fresh or only add the nuts as you serve it. The citrus dressing seems very thin when you mix...
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Poached Eggs with Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by soupereasy

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 17th February 2011)

As the co-cook and poor photographer at this lunch, I can say that it was outstanding! I am working on the photography skills.
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Vanilla-roasted Pears reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th February 2011)

This tasted so amazing it made me want to weep. I'm so glad my husband decided to not even taste it ;D. This was my first time using a real vanilla bean...
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Da Kine No Bake Chocolate Cookies reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours (reviewed 17th February 2011)

These no bake cookies were fast and easy to prepare. Chock full of goodies like pecans, raisins, coconut and melted chocolate chips, they almost taste...
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Chicken Baked with Red Onions, Potatoes and Rosemary reviewed by sturlington

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 17th February 2011)

A very simple recipe, good for a weeknight and easy to adapt. Homey one-dish meal. I like to brown the chicken on top of the stove first so that the skin...
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Chicken and Dumplings reviewed by BeckyL

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 17th February 2011)

Oh, my. This is fantastic! Granted, the dumplings are not the plain dough dumplings my grandmother made (but don't tell her!). These are seasoned drop...
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Burgundy Mushrooms reviewed by BeckyL

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 17th February 2011)

Wow! Burgundy has got to be the best marinating liquid ever. I've now had steaks and these fabulous mushrooms soaked in the stuff and I can't even begin...
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Cider-poached Pears with Yogurt and Toasted-Almonds reviewed by aj12754

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 17th February 2011)

A lovely lovely dessert. One of those elegant but easy treats that make guests feel really special. We (a friend and I regularly meet to cook and eat...
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Light Cream of Celery Soup reviewed by kateq

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th February 2011)

What a delightful surprise! While I like celery soup, I thought this might be a bit dull and underwhelming. Boy, was I wrong! I made this as written,...
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Spaghetti all'Amatricia with Eggplant reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot: Spicy Recipes from Southern Italy, Greece, Turkey & North Africa (reviewed 18th February 2011)

So far, this is our favorite variation of this sauce. I made a halfish recipe using plain tomato sauce I froze last fall. I didn't add the sugar. Flouring...
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Pumpkin Risotto with Leeks, Chili, and Cilantro reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot: Spicy Recipes from Southern Italy, Greece, Turkey & North Africa (reviewed 18th February 2011)

Yum! We thought this served 3 as a main course with salad, rather than 4-6 as advertised. Noted than the final preparation should begin more than twenty...
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Pampanella (Pork Tenderloin in Pepper Sauce) reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot: Spicy Recipes from Southern Italy, Greece, Turkey & North Africa (reviewed 18th February 2011)

Really yummy! The ingredients neglect to say how much vinegar to add, which is difficult when you're asked to sprinkle with half the vinegar at a certain...
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Zucchini and Feta Cheese Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 18th February 2011)

This is a super salad, a hit at home and a hit as potluck. Even my DH, who is not a zucchini fan, likes it. Jaffrey suggests cutting the zukes into 1-1/4"...
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Brazilian Black Bean Soup reviewed by kateq

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 19th February 2011)

I loved this soup! I basically followed the recipe but did find a few shortcuts. Rather than pre-soaking the beans, I made them in a slow cooker in which...
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Short Ribs Braised in Porter Ale with Maple-Rosemary Glaze reviewed by cadfael

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2011)

This one of my go-to recipes for entertaining a small group of 4-6. I have made this many times and it always turns out. I follow the recipe exactly. The...
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Brazilian Black Bean Soup reviewed by cadfael

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 19th February 2011)

I follow the recipe exactly but before serving I stir in a T. of fresh lime juice. To each bowl add a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche mixed with...
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Cauliflower Cheese Pie reviewed by cadfael

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 19th February 2011)

If you love cheese, potato and cauliflower this is for you. us. The time for the potato crust should just be used as a guideline as it really depends...
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Orange Cake reviewed by cadfael

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 19th February 2011)

A family favorite and one I have baked many times over the years. I follow the recipe exactly. Like all cakes, don't overbake. I use a bundt pan.
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Hummus reviewed by cadfael

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 19th February 2011)

This is really good. I serve it with a drizzle of evoo and baked spiced pita wedges. Great as a side with tabouli.
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Raita reviewed by cadfael

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 19th February 2011)

A very good raita recipe. Great with curries. A go to recipe.
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Lamb kebabs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2011)

This recipe was great. We really loved the combo of flavors. It was even better with the accompanying recipe of almond, apricot, couscous.
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almond, apricot, couscous reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2011)

This was a great meal. I would eat it every day if I could. This recipe uses regular couscous, but you add various things including apricot. It really...
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Dorée's Extravagant Almond Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 21st February 2011)

This amazing cake has a lovely texture, a crunchy outer crust, and has a perfect sweetness, and a rich almond/marzipan flavor. YUM. After making almond...
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Mayan Omelet reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Daisy: Morning, Noon and Night: Bringing Your Family Together with Everyday Latin Dishes (reviewed 21st February 2011)

This was a wonderfully tasty omelet...the spinach, arugula and cremini mushrooms added much flavor and the dish was extremely easy to make. I complimented...
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Celery-Apple Salad with Currants and Walnuts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 22nd February 2011)

My attempts to eat seasonally have led me to making variations of waldorf salads this winter. This is the third version I've made since Christmas, and...
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German apple pancake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 22nd February 2011)

Best day ever, that it what you will be saying as soon as you try one bit of this pancake, you will also be saying this is the best food I have ever tried....
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Spicy Barley Soup reviewed by JustLaura

From: Soup Chick (reviewed 22nd February 2011)

Loved this recipe, I also liked that it used turnips - a veggie I don't eat much of. I used about 1/4 t cayenne and it had some great heat. I also doubled...
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Mango Salsa Fresca reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 23rd February 2011)

This delicious salsa really makes great use of a perfectly ripe mango. I love the flavor and contrasting color of the red onions soaked in the boiling...
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Tomato Salsa Fresca reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 23rd February 2011)

I was told if I made my own salsa, I would never buy the stuff in jars again and did not believe it. They must have been talking about this recipe! Just...
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Creamy Cheesy Corn Grits for All Seasons reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 23rd February 2011)

This recipe will make even diehard grits haters change their minds. Creamy, cheesy and amenable to whatever you want to garnish it with (I used cheddar...
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Cream of Spinach Soup reviewed by kateq

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 23rd February 2011)

I almost gave this soup 4 stars because I tasted it before I grated on the nutmeg. The amount of garlic seemed a bit much (and this from a true garlic...
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Roasted Salmon with Shallot Grapefruit Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 24th February 2011)

If every healthy dish tasted like this one, I'd eat healthy every night. The grapefruit-shallot-ginger -basil sauce is just delicious over the roasted...
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Teddie's Apple Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 25th February 2011)

A cake that lives up to its hoopla. Really easy to make. And to eat. Amazingly light textured. Used more or less the full amount of sugar, since it's the...
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Sea Scallops with Yellow Pepper Sauce reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Big Book of Grilling (reviewed 27th February 2011)

As with every other recipe in this cookbook - we loved these. Sauce was wonderful, a bit thick - but wonderful. I added about 5 tablespoons of water to...
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Hoisin Ham 'n' Cheese reviewed by BeckyL

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th February 2011)

I never would have thought to combine these ingredients in a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, but they work together so wel!
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Custardy Popovers reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 27th February 2011)

This exquisite creation gets one of my very rare 5 ratings. My old muffin tins were too decrepit to use without liners and so I bought a new non-stick...
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Chicken Saltimbocca reviewed by sturlington

From: Outstanding in the Field: A Farm to Table Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2011)

This was a great technique: wrapping the chicken in prosciutto and then using a toothpick to secure the sage leaf to the top until the whole bundle is...
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Pasta with Gorgonzola reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 28th February 2011)

Such an easy recipe! Here, you make use of the heating water to melt some butter and gorgonzola, and mix in some garlic. The cooked pasta then gets mixed...
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Gran's Flank Steak reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 28th February 2011)

As a rule, I trust people when they name a dish after a family member. They way I see it, any honorable person will bring their A game when they play under...
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Whole Wheat Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food (reviewed 28th February 2011)

This is the *best* recipe I've found for making whole wheat pasta, which I don't ordinarily like much. It makes a tasty, chewy pasta, cut as tagliatelli,...
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Bananananda Bread reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours (reviewed 2nd March 2011)

Moist, delicious and mildly sweet. Sweetened with just the mashed banana, apple sauce and 1/2 cup of maple syrup. I omitted the dates and nuts at my...
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Socca reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 2nd March 2011)

Wow! I first read about Socca on TheKitchn, and so when I came across Chick Pea Flour, I bought it. This is very easy to make, and cooks in about 7 minutes....
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Tomato Jam reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Minimalist (Mark Bittman) (reviewed 3rd March 2011)

AJ is absolutely right, this is a simple recipe for an unusual jam. I prepared this last summer, and froze away a few portions. I love it on rye toast,...
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Sautéed Bacon, Mushrooms, and Lentils reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 3rd March 2011)

This was easy to prepare, and delicious to eat. I love the crunchy bits of bacon on top of the creamy lentils and chewy mushrooms. The onions and garlic...
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Panna Cotta reviewed by friederike

From: The Cuisine of Italy: All the Recipes (reviewed 4th March 2011)

A very simple, straight-forward recipe. The dish worked well and tasted great. A perfect basic recipe to be used in combination with any kind of fruit...
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Strawberry Ice Cream reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 6th March 2011)

This fruit base for ice cream was very easy to make and tasted absolutely delicious (there are suggestions for using different fruits in the variations)....
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Beer Bread reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 6th March 2011)

A great and EASY beer bread. I reduced the sugar to 1/3 cup and that was perfect. I also did not brush the butter on the top since I was cutting it up...
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salted brown butter crispy treats reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th March 2011)

O.M.G. These are sinfully good. The rice crispy treat of your childhood pumped up to adult tastes. I've had bad luck browning butter in the past, and...
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Chilli con Carne reviewed by kcookie

From: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 7th March 2011)

I love this chilli recipe. It has a rich, deep flavour from sundried tomatoes and cinnamon.
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Big Martha's Mashed Potatoes reviewed by ESQx2

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 7th March 2011)

This is my go-to mashed potato recipe that I keep going back to over the past couple of years. I love the addition of cream cheese to basic mashed potatoes....
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Easiest and Best Coffee Cakes and Quick Breads: Great Breads and Cakes to Stir and Bake (reviewed 7th March 2011)

This is THE perfect brownie recipe. Don't even bother with the frosting as it's not needed. I used the microwave to melt the chocolate and the butter...
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Warm Carrot and Asparagus Salad with Sesame Dressing reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 7th March 2011)

We all really liked this salad. It made a nice accompaniment to an Asian-style chicken soup. I was a little skeptical since the asparagus wasn't cooked...
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Cheater's Homemade Broth 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 7th March 2011)

I was a bit skeptical, but this broth tasted great, almost as good as my homemade, and made the house smell terrific. I didn't use canned broth; instead,...
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Double Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 7th March 2011)

When a recipe has 1400+ reviews and 91% of the people say they'd make it again, you can be pretty sure that its going to work. This recipe did not disappoint. A...
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Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli reviewed by saralinds

From: Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics (reviewed 8th March 2011)

Probably my favorite way to eat broccoli!
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Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Bruschetta reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 8th March 2011)

I did not follow the recipe exactly. I didn't bother to reduce the balsamic, for instance. These were tasty and would make a good light lunch as well as...
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cardamom rice pilaf reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 9th March 2011)

Very easy to prepare, and a delicious side dish. I used green cardamom, and it gave a fairly strong flavor which I liked. Some thought the rice was strong...
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curried chicken, peppers, and peas en papillote reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 9th March 2011)

This is an easy recipe to prepare, and very fun for each person to open their "papillote". The combination of chicken and vegetables was well balanced....
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail reviewed by KVizz

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 9th March 2011)

I agree...the roasting makes a big difference in flavor...even if they are chilled before serving.
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Baked Shrimp Scampi reviewed by KVizz

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 9th March 2011)

This is fabulous. The intro to the recipe describe it best...the crunchy crust makes the dish. And this recipe gives you options for side dishes other...
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Spring Green Risotto reviewed by KVizz

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 9th March 2011)

I would give this more stars if I could. My absolute favorite of all her recipes! The mascarpone makes this creamy and wonderful.
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Chickpea Flour Crepes with Roasted Pepper, Tomato and Goat Cheese Filling reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 9th March 2011)

All a recipe has to do to woo me is hold out the promise of roasted red peppers and goat cheese and I am there. These were my first crepes -- and definitely...
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Calzone reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 10th March 2011)

From previous experience with this recipe, I agree with Monkey Rose that it is problematic with too little crust/too much filling. So I increased the amount...
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North African Zucchini Salad with Garlic, Chili Paste, and Caraway reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Hot: Spicy Recipes from Southern Italy, Greece, Turkey & North Africa (reviewed 10th March 2011)

An interesting dish; very tasty. - Maybe you need to cook the zucchini until it's *very* soft. Mashing with a fork didn't work that well; I used a potato...
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Mellow Red Chile Salsa with Sweet Garlic and Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: Salsas That Cook : Using Classic Salsas To Enliven Our Favorite Dishes (reviewed 12th March 2011)

This is a really nice salsa. It is very mild, not too hard to make (although there are a few steps), and suitable for out-of-season or even canned tomatoes.
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Seared Red-Chile Enchiladas with Chicken and Aged Cheese reviewed by sturlington

From: Salsas That Cook : Using Classic Salsas To Enliven Our Favorite Dishes (reviewed 12th March 2011)

I didn't make this exactly following the recipe. I left out the potatoes and made it more like a soft taco. It was still very, very good.
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Fallen Chocolate Souffle Cake reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Bittersweet: Recipes and Tales from a Life in Chocolate (reviewed 12th March 2011)

Not very nice to look at, thus the name fallen, but a definite keeper and very quick to put together. This cake got rave reviews from my dinner guests.
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Moosewood Fudge Brownies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 13th March 2011)

This was an intensely chocolate flavored, very tender, not chewy, but not really cakey brownie. I substituted dark brown for the light brown sugar, and...
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Classic Coconut Cake reviewed by joeljkp

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 13th March 2011)

Delicious, and quite straightforward to make. I'm not experienced with scratch-made cakes in any way, but I was able to come up with something that looks...
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pancetta green beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th March 2011)

YUM YUM YUM. It was my plan to prepare enough to serve some with dinner tomorrow. I scaled up by 50%, so should have had enough for six servings (and...
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Chocolate Featherweight Cookies with Walnuts and Cocoa Nibs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Orangette (reviewed 13th March 2011)

Wow. Dark chocolatey goodness with a crispy outside and chewy tender inside. With almost no fat! This is also gluten free. This is a recipe worth preparing...
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