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Carrot Cake (with Cream Cheese Icing) reviewed by friederikeFrom: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 13th March 2011)Whoooo. Incredibly moist, and still a little crunch from the crust and the walnuts. Really delicious! A few raisins or chocolate chips would also work... | |
Beef Polpetti with Spaghetti reviewed by joeljkpFrom: Easy Comfort Food: Simple Recipes for Feel-good Favorites (reviewed 13th March 2011)Easy to make and tasted great, that's about all I could ask for. My oven runs hot (I've noticed over many recipes), but it became hard to turn the meatballs... | |
Calzone reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th March 2011)My daughter made these calzones for us for our Sunday supper. She made the spinach cheese filling for her and I and filled our hubbies with pepperoni and... | |
Spinach-Cheese Filling reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th March 2011)My daughter made a half recipe of this to fill our calzones from page 160. She divided the calzone dough into 4 pieces instead of 6 and used 1/2 of the... | |
Grandmother's Pecan Macaroons reviewed by hipcookFrom: BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (reviewed 14th March 2011)These are amazing cookies. Make me rethink what a 5-star rating should mean cookies. Lie to your wife and tell her they're too burnt to eat cookies.
How... | |
Coleslaw Dressing reviewed by cinisajoyFrom: Tastes from the Gap (reviewed 15th March 2011)This is a very good dressing. | |
Outrageous Brownies reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 16th March 2011)The name really says it all- these are outrageously good! Luckily, they are rich so it's hard to overindulge. I cannot imagine cutting these into 20 brownies-... | |
Creamy White Beans and Leeks reviewed by KVizzFrom: Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (reviewed 16th March 2011)This is delicious!! A great option to boring traditional sides...and the creamy texture makes it like both veggie and starch. With the beef and maybe a... | |
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce reviewed by KVizzFrom: Nigella Express: 130 Recipes for Good Food Fast (reviewed 17th March 2011)I replaced the golden syrup with condensed milk (as suggested) and it was outrageous. This makes a lot so have plenty of ice cream on hand...you won't... | |
Salmon with Lentils reviewed by cadfaelFrom: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 17th March 2011)I love this recipe. It is healthy, tasty, not difficult and it can dress up a plate like it comes from a restaurant. It is important to get that sear... | |
Baked Ziti reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 18th March 2011)A really tasty recipe, exactly like a quicker and easier lasagna, as Bittman says in the intro. This is hearty, comforting food. Bonus points for being... | |
Braised Beef Short Ribs reviewed by KimberlyBFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 18th March 2011)This is the best short rib recipe. So many of them are so greasy and you taste nothing but the grease. But this one, is wonderful. I really like the... | |
mashed potatoes with pesto reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th March 2011)Like most Bittman recipes, this mashed potato recipe includes the basic technique, advise about potato varieties, mashing or ricing, and then it offers... | |
Chicken Marbella reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 21st March 2011)This is the recipe that my Silver Palate Cookbook falls open to! It is tried and true and never fails to disappoint. It's one of my all-time favorite recipes... | |
Sauteed Collard Greens reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 21st March 2011)Amazing! Having had bad childhood experiences with collard greens, I was a bit reluctant to try this. However I so loved the Kale recipe in Zuni Cookbook,... | |
Luscious Oven Creamed Corn reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 21st March 2011)This recipe had my kids literally licking the bottom of the casserole dish! So simple - saute onion, add corn (I used frozen sweet corn from Costco),... | |
Double Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by andrewFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 21st March 2011)The review from lemonadesandwich reminded me that I'd been meaning to try this one too, and I did so for a child's birthday party also. My wife was worried... | |
Fricasseed Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon Juice reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 21st March 2011)This was a very simple and satisfying way to make chicken. I loved the easy pan sauce. | |
Sweet Basil Smoothie reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 22nd March 2011)This was the first recipe that caught our eye when we got this cookbook. How odd, a green smoothie! We had a lucky windfall of fresh basil, and so threw... | |
Warm Broccoli and Potato Salad reviewed by kaye16From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)This is one of our household favorite recipes. Don't feel much like cooking? There's some broccoli and potatoes waiting to be used? This is what we eat.... | |
Potato Salad with Goat Cheese, Red Onions, and Sage reviewed by kaye16From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)Steamed broccoli is a good addition to this. | |
Spicy Eggplant and Tofu Salad reviewed by kaye16From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)Deelish, I've written on this. And Yum from another appearance. We like it.
If the eggplant is prepared ahead (e.g., the night before), the salad is quite... | |
Spinach Salad with Pears, Pecans. and Feta reviewed by kaye16From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)I was surprised how good this salad was. Somehow it sounded a bit of an unlikely combination. But it was very good. I served it to friends who'd just arrived... | |
Spinach Tortellini and Procini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)Good stuff. A halfish recipe with 250g tortellini fed two comfortably. | |
Golden Saffron Rice Salad with Cumin Yogurt Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)A very good salad. This vinaigrette is especially liked here. I've addded steamed broccoli to the salad. | |
Slow-Roast Lamb with Chickpea Mash reviewed by kaye16From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 24th March 2011)Wow, this is a fantastic roast leg of lamb. Tasty and the meat was wonderfully tender. A bit of wristwork with the mortar and pestle is required, but othewise... | |
Smoked Trout Mousse on Toast / Forellenmousse auf Toast reviewed by friederikeFrom: Brigitte - Unsere besten Menüs (reviewed 26th March 2011)Very delicious, very easy, and fairly quick - really recommended. I preferred this version to the one in The Essential Christmas Cookbook, but may be that... | |
Injera reviewed by boomuhFrom: The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa (reviewed 26th March 2011)One of my main reasons for buying this cookbook was seeing the recipe for injera, which I had never thought of making myself. And am I happy that I did!... | |
Chocolate Croissants reviewed by boomuhFrom: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains (reviewed 26th March 2011)I had wanted to make these for a long time (the picture of them is what made me buy the book in the first place), but never got around to taking the time... | |
Tagliatelle with Peas reviewed by kaye16From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 26th March 2011)Really simple and good. I used frozen peas and imagine that fresh would be really outstanding. Served freshly grated parmesan at the table for some of... | |
Short Ribs Braised in Porter Ale with Maple-Rosemary Glaze reviewed by friederikeFrom: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2011)I can only agree with everything the two previous reviewers posted. And cadfaels menu suggestion sounds really good!
There was just one issue we had:... | |
Mussel, White Wine & Garlic reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)You can't go wrong with mussels in white wine and garlic with a bit of cream, so as a soup with a hint of chilli it's both simple and gorgeous. | |
Cauliflower & Vintage Cheddar reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)This is the best cauliflower cheese recipe I've come across, never thought it'd be a recipe for soup. Very very simple to make, it's become a family favourite. | |
Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Chowder reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)Lovely and warming, and quite attractive, although I prefer the red pepper diced and not sliced, which looks better with the sweetcorn and sliced spring... | |
Vegetable Garlic Crumble reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: SAINSBURY'S COMPLETE VEGETARIAN COOKING. (reviewed 27th March 2011)This one really is superb and very versatile - any variety of mixed vegetables can be used, although I prefer carrots, diced swede, broccoli, cauliflower... | |
Oven-roasted Ratatouille reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: Delia Smith's Summer Collection: 140 Recipes for Summer (reviewed 27th March 2011)I add whole, pitted black olives before cooking and serve with couscous, which makes it go further. I then bulk up the cold leftovers with cubes of feta... | |
Potato Salad with Capers and Black Olives reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: Potato: The Definitive Guide to Potatoes and Potato Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2011)This is amazing, and can be made without the anchovies for strict vegetarians. I prefer curly parsley to flat leaf, but that's just me. | |
Potato and Smoked Mussel Bake reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: Potato: The Definitive Guide to Potatoes and Potato Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2011)Gorgeous. | |
Beenligh Blue and Courgette Egg Cake reviewed by moomin_mamaFrom: The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes (reviewed 27th March 2011)Quick, cheap and simple - unusual for this book! I serve this as a light summer dinner with crusty bread and tomatoes, with Parmesan on top (or similar... | |
Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 27th March 2011)This was very good but a bit spicy, which most of us like. In our area we get chipotles in adobo sauce in either 7 or 12 oz sizes instead of 11 oz. So... | |
Scallops Provencal reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 28th March 2011)Delicious! Simple and easy to make. Dinner is done in minutes. | |
Brazilian Black Bean Soup reviewed by bab56From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 28th March 2011)This recipe was so good! I decided to make this on a whim so I used canned black beans as I did not have time to make the beans from dried. I used 3 cans... | |
Twice-baked Potatoes for All Seasons reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 28th March 2011)So, so yummy. I probably ate way too much. This recipe is easily adaptable to whatever you have on hand. I stuffed mine with sauteed spinach and mushrooms,... | |
Grilled Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pizzas reviewed by cadfaelFrom: Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant (reviewed 28th March 2011)The authors have this in a chapter on Sides and in their notes state they cater this as hors d'oeuvres. I have made these twice as a light meal served... | |
Charcoal-Grilled Rack of Lamb reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2012)We used a double recipe of this marinade on a charcoal-grilled butterflied leg of lamb (for that grilling technique see The New Basics Cookbook – Butterflied... | |
Cauliflower Curry reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 28th March 2011)A curry as visually appealing as it was satisfying. My children like cauliflower. With all the spices and the lovely yellow color it assumed during cooking,... | |
Turkey Meatloaf reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2011)This is such a good meatloaf recipe. However, as with so many of Ina's recipes, the portion suggestions are out of control! Instead of making a 5 pound... | |
Oatcakes reviewed by andrewFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 1st April 2011)These are truly excellent. I was a little skeptical at first, thinking that they'd end up fairly dry, but no - they're just right. They were just as good... | |
Chocolate Brownies reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 1st April 2011)Divine! It took an hour to bake instead of the half hour announced, but hey, who cares when it results in such chocolate goodness? A perfect brownie recipe.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies reviewed by auntandizFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 1st April 2011)These cookies are delicious! Easy, well, yes, but time consuming. They aren't a cookie you can just whip up on a whim.
The dough must be refrigerated... | |
Fennel, Cherry Tomato and Crumble Gratin reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 2nd April 2011)Excellent, just excellent! It was easy to make, good to prepare in advance, and everyone loved it and had extra helpings! I really enjoyed the contrasts... | |
Spaghetti with Quick Bolognese reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 3rd April 2011)Really good. I omitted the tomato paste (because I didn't have any) and the cream, and it still tasted great. This is also a good sauce to make for spaghetti... | |
Dressing-in-a-Bowl Simple Salad reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 3rd April 2011)This recipe can easily be memorized, and it's so easy, you have not excuse not to make salad every night. The key to a really tasty salad is to put a healthy... | |
Prawns with Spiced Tomato Sauce with Caraway reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 3rd April 2011)Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! It's a great dish, absolutely delicious, slightly hot but really really good, one of my new favourites! | |
Savory Cheese and Chive Bread reviewed by andrewFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 3rd April 2011)I made this for brunch this morning, taking into account aj's notes from the previous review. I made sure there were lots of chives, skipped the walnuts,... | |
Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam reviewed by KVizzFrom: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 3rd April 2011)This is so easy and absolutely fabulous. A very unusual combination of flavors and impressive to serve to company with a good chilled white wine!
I made... | |
Artichoke Gratinata reviewed by KVizzFrom: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 3rd April 2011)I am food obsessed....so many recipes, so little time! So when I find myself returning frequently to the same recipe...it has to be really good. This is... | |
Citrus Semifreddo reviewed by KVizzFrom: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 3rd April 2011)This is an amazing dessert...fresh, lemony and beautiful to serve. And easy!
I served this after a cooking club event where the project was homemade pasta.... | |
Ricotta Orange Poundcake reviewed by KVizzFrom: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 3rd April 2011)Another winner! Have made it several times....doesn't even need the fruit in my opinion. So moist and perfectly flavored. Have decided to make this as... | |
Tuna and White Bean Salad reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 4th April 2011)So easy and so good! I made with canned beans - I did not have time to use dried. It was great. I will definitely be making this again! | |
Apple-Turkey Salad reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 5th April 2011)Another quick to throw together salad (other than the 30 min marinating time for the cherries). Great taste - very unusual. I used chicken since it was... | |
Citrus Tapioca Pudding reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 6th April 2011)I love custardy comfort food, and instant tapioca (recipe on the box) is one of my standbys. This recipe also uses instant tapioca, but oh - it is so... | |
Rigatoni Al Forno with roasted asparagus and onions reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 7th April 2011)Delicious baked pasta dish - and pretty easy to make. Don't omit the "Balsamic Drizzle".
A few cooking notes: The initial oven roasting of the onions... | |
Master Recipe - Boule reviewed by mfrancesFrom: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (reviewed 8th April 2011)I bought this book when it first came out and was not that impressed. Then recently I decided to recheck their blog and try again with their suggestions.... | |
Spicy Cucumber Salad reviewed by friederikeFrom: 101 Healthy Eats ("Good Food") (reviewed 9th April 2011)A really nice salad! I omitted the garlic, because I just didn't see raw garlic work in this salad.
It had a distinct Far-East-Asian flavour. We had... | |
Roast Chicken with Harissa reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2011)Very delicious, and so easy! Just rub the chicken with Harissa and roast. My chicken was just 900g, so it was already done after 45 minutes.
I opted not... | |
Chocolate Pudding Cake reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 9th April 2011)This chocolate pudding cake adapted well to the crock pot and had intense dark chocolate flavor in both the cake and pudding. In the past I have always... | |
Raspberry Jam reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant (reviewed 10th April 2011)This is easy to make and delicious. I needed some homemade jam to go with a recipe I was testing so I decided to make this. My daughter helped me and we... | |
French dressing reviewed by redjanetFrom: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)This is a lovely simple salad dressing which can be made quickly and easily by simply shaking the ingredients together in a small jar. It is delicious... | |
Sweet potato and chorizo soup reviewed by redjanetFrom: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)As soon as I saw this recipe listed I knew that I had to try it out. Chorizo is one of my favourite ingredients as it always brings great flavour to whatever... | |
Pot-roast meatloaf reviewed by redjanetFrom: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)As an expat American living abroad I am always on the lookout for meatloaf recipes and of the few that I have tried, this is by far the best. The loaf... | |
Best new potatoes reviewed by redjanetFrom: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)A quick easy way to prepare new potatoes. The addition of lemon, mint and butter adds terrific flavour and this is a great side dish for most chicken,... | |
Classic Choc Chip Cookies reviewed by joeljkpFrom: Easy Comfort Food: Simple Recipes for Feel-good Favorites (reviewed 10th April 2011)The picture doesn't look very appetizing unfortunately, but the cookies themselves were. They turned out not as overwhelmingly sweet as others I've made,... | |
Coconut Prawn Skewers / Kokos-Garnelen-Spieße reviewed by friederikeFrom: 100 Grillrezepte (reviewed 10th April 2011)Really delicious! They were crisp and had this very fine taste of coconut, strong enough to taste it but not too strong to overpower the prawns. Next time... | |
Fudgy Meringue Cookies reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Bon Appetit (reviewed 11th April 2011)These are fudgy and excellent cookies. No flour in these and not too bad for those on a diet. Not too hard with the KitchenAid to whip those egg whites.... | |
Quick Cowboy Beans reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 11th April 2011)These were delicious. Loaded with flavor and a hint of heat from the pickled jalapeño peppers. I used home cooked pintos and fire roasted tomatoes. My... | |
Udon Noodle and Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms reviewed by bhnycFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 11th April 2011)I loved this soup! First you have to make the Dashi and then you add miso paste (I used white miso) to it. That's all it takes to make the broth. I couldn't... | |
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tangy Yucatecan Spices, Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Fresh Chile Salsa reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 11th April 2011)This was delicious. I did omit the cloves and only used half of the cinnamon called for. The asparagus was great with the marinade which was turned into... | |
Hash Browns reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant (reviewed 11th April 2011)This recipe uses an interesting technique for making hash browns. You bake the potatoes first then push them through a screen or cooling rack so you'll... | |
Tomato Jam reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant (reviewed 11th April 2011)Even though it's called tomato jam the author says it's like a fancy ketchup. I made a half recipe since I want to try the Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches... | |
Red Wine Cooler reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Authentic Mexican 20th Anniversary Ed: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico (reviewed 11th April 2011)This sangria is too yummy--I ended up drinking way too much. It works well with cheaper wine. I recommend adding a mixture of citrus fruit juices. | |
Melted Cheese with Roasted Peppers and Chorizo reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Authentic Mexican 20th Anniversary Ed: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico (reviewed 11th April 2011)I could not stop eating this, that's how yummy it was. I added some tomatoes and scallions in addition to the chiles and chorizo. The cheese did not stay... | |
Smoky Kale Chips reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Food Network (reviewed 12th April 2011)I had a bag of kale my cousin gave me and needed to do something with it. I saw this recipe and decided to give it a try. It's quick and easy and very... | |
Almost Famous Rosemary Bread reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Food Network (reviewed 12th April 2011)I've never eaten at the Macaroni Grill but I've heard good things about it. This is Food Network Magazine's version of that bread. It's sure good. My daughter... | |
Couscous with Pine Nuts reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 12th April 2011)This is easy and delicious. Serve it with the lamb kebabs. | |
Spring Lentil Soup reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 13th April 2011)This is a wonderful soup and as the name implies - perfect for spring. The cilantro and lime give it a fresh taste that is just perfect.
I would put... | |
Lenox Almond Biscotti reviewed by carpecookieFrom: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th April 2011)The best biscotti recipe I've ever had. Unlike "traditional" or "purist" biscotti, which have no fat in them except for what is found in the egg yolks,... | |
Green Bean Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Fried Almonds reviewed by aj12754From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th April 2011)This was just delicious. You need about an hour's lead time to let the onions pickle. I used the thin haricots verts and followed by the ice bath option... | |
Penne a la Vodka reviewed by aj12754From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 14th April 2011)This recipe is a Smitten Kitchen adaptation of a Rachael Ray recipe. I know there are folks out there who are not RR fans -- but the girl knows pasta.... | |
Steakhouse Steaks reviewed by auntandizFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 14th April 2011)These were by far the best steaks I've ever made. I'm sure it's partly because we splurged and bought very good, fresh cut filets rather than cheaper... | |
Quick seafood linguine reviewed by redjanetFrom: Ocado (reviewed 14th April 2011)This is a quick and easy, but also elegant way to serve pasta mid-week. The lemon and parsley gives the dish a fresh flavour and using half fat creme fraiche... | |
Spaghetti with Olives, Capers, and Anchovies reviewed by kaye16From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 14th April 2011)Simple, fast, and good, can't beat that. If you think you don't like anchovies, use four instead of six for a whole recipe. But don't skip trying the recipe.... | |
Salt-crusted Fish reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 15th April 2011)This was another team project and the results were just great. The recipe directions (which are part of a larger article on learning the technique of making... | |
Lemon Chicken Breasts reviewed by auntandizFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 15th April 2011)My husband and I really liked this recipe. I think better than the previous reviewer. I used bone-in, skin-on chicken, maybe that was the difference?... | |
Couscous with Toasted Pine Nuts reviewed by auntandizFrom: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 15th April 2011)We love this couscous! Ina comments in the cookbook that if you can boil water you can make this couscous. She's absolutely right.
And, as the cookbook... | |
Beluga Lentil Crostini reviewed by Astrid5555From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 15th April 2011)I made these as part of a crostini combination and they were a winner! Even though easy and quick to make (just prepare everything a day ahead and assemble... | |
Roasted Tomato and Paprika Soup reviewed by Astrid5555From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 15th April 2011)Unlike any other tomato soup you have ever tried. Just let the vegetables bake in the oven and soon you will have a hearty satisfying soup you want to... | |
l'orange reviewed by carpecookieFrom: Pure Chocolate: Divine Desserts and Sweets from the Creator of Fran's Chocolates (reviewed 15th April 2011)I have been making this torte since I bought the book in 2005. It was the first recipe I tried from this fantastic book- since it said it was recommended... | |
Brown Butter-Crispy Rice Treats reviewed by carpecookieFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 15th April 2011)The best "crispy rice treat" recipe I've made. The flavour of the browned butter (with vanilla bean seeds) really brings this humble childhood treat to... | |
White coconut cake with coconut frosting reviewed by carpecookieFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 15th April 2011)Nice crumb on the cake texture, and the frosting is not overly sweet. The directions are very detailed to ensure your success. The only change I made was... |