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Southwestern Corn Pudding reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

I'm a big spicy wimp, but this dish was the first moderately spicy food that I absolutely loved. I think it's the sweetness of the corn that just goes...
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Leek and Bean Cassoulet with Biscuits reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

I've made this a few times. And even picky eaters who look sideways at vegan food, like my Dad, absolutely loved it. The biscuits that are baked right...
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Pineapple Cashew Quinoa Stir-Fry reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

Definitely cook the quinoa in the pineapple juice like the authors recommend if you have time. It is so sweet and nutty. Perfect!
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Mac Daddy reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

This is the Mac & Cheese you make when you're feeling decadent. The rest of the time I recommend something less time consuming like Fat Free Vegan...
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Mustard Sauce reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

I love this sauce on my veggie meats. I made it the first time to go with the chickpea cutlets, like the book suggests, and have made it a few times since....
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Marinara Sauce and Variations reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

This is a good example of the reason this cookbook was so good for me when I first got it. It has a lot of really basic recipes that wean those of us who...
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Mushroom Gravy reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

To be smothered on everything you make for dinner tonight. So freakin' good. I love how super chunky it turns out.
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Basil-Cilantro Pesto reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

I'm always on the lookout for good pesto recipes that don't use the hated amazingly expensive pine nut. And this recipe does the trick. It uses almonds...
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Cheezy Sauce reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

Great nutritional yeast-based cheese sauce. Very low fat too. I like using the leftovers as a veggie dip the next day.
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Skillet Cornbread reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 26th June 2011)

Tastes just like cornbread! The nice thing about this recipe is that it comes along with a few variations and that you can fry up the extra, jalapenos,...
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White Bean-Filled Phyllo Purse over Soft Garlic Polenta with Porcini-Zinfandel Sauce, Broccoli Rabelais and Grilled Pear reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 26th June 2011)

This has four different recipes in it. They all need their own pots plus some more pots for good measure. I think there was about 4 hours of active cooking...
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Extra Avo Soup reviewed by Jayme

From: Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life (reviewed 27th June 2011)

This is the first raw soup that I've ever really loved. Like I can't wait to make it again kind of love. It's full of fresh squeezed orange juice, cucumbers,...
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BBQ Sauce reviewed by Jayme

From: Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life (reviewed 27th June 2011)

This is better than traditional BBQ sauce. I think the secret is the sun dried tomatoes!
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EZ Pudding reviewed by Jayme

From: Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life (reviewed 27th June 2011)

I think raw desserts are my favourite because you can totally pretend that they are almost as healthy as dinner. This pudding only has three things in...
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

Classic flavours done perfectly. I've made this as muffins and as a loaf. Both were delicious.
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Blueberry Lemon Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

These two flavours meet each other to form the perfect muffin.
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Bran Muffins with Raisins reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

The moistest, tastiest bran muffin I've come across to date.
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Ginger Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

These are definitely ginger muffins. Super good!
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Hearty Spiced Cocoa Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

My favourite muffins from the book. These have a little cayenne pepper in them to give it a little kick at the end.
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Sugar Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

These are sugar cookies. It's really the only recipe you'll ever need for all your sugar cookie baking needs.
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Gingerbread Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

I think these are the best gingerbread cookies ever. However, I have had two people comment on how molassesy they are. It's not a bad thing (especially...
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Hot Cocoa reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

Most people probably don't need a recipe for this. But I did. When I went vegan I could never get the cocoa to taste as good as the milky stuff, but this...
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Chai Tea reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

This is a perfect spice blend for chai tea for anyone looking to start making their own.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

I think the title says it all. So good. Could also be used as a kind of nutella too.
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Royal Icing reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th June 2011)

Nobody will know it's any different than the eggy stuff.
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Pita Triangles reviewed by Jayme

From: Quick-Fix Vegetarian: Healthy Home-Cooked Meals in 30 Minutes or Less (reviewed 27th June 2011)

Not something that's hard or really needs a recipe, but it's always good to have the easy one's around too.
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Tofu Scramble reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 27th June 2011)

A great basic scramble recipe from which to build your own. Because every vegan should have their own tofu scramble recipe!
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Butternut Squash Risotto with Toasted Sage reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 27th June 2011)

I really have a hard time making anything else when I get a butternut squash these days. It's just that good.
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Borscht reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 27th June 2011)

This was an excellent soup. I loved the dill in it. I don't know if that's a standard ingredient in Borscht,but if it isn't it should be.
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Holiday Cranberry Relish reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 27th June 2011)

Oranges are the secret to this beautiful cranberry sauce. I don't know why anyone eats cranberry sauce from a can when you can whip this up in no time.
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Garlic-Glazed Green Beans reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 27th June 2011)

Simple, sweet, and perfect. A staple at my house these days.
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Broccoli Almond Sweet and Sour Tofu reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 27th June 2011)

Broccoli good, almonds good, crispy tofu great, smothered in sweet and sour sauce even better.
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Vegetable Parmesan reviewed by JustLaura

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 27th June 2011)

This was fabulous. I followed the recipe but you could easily substitute different vegetables. Great in the winter on a cold day - or awesome in the summer...
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Carrot Raisin Spice Chewies reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 27th June 2011)

These really are spicy, chewy, goodness. And the drizzle on top gets another +10 from me.
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Chocolaty Crinkle Cookie reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 27th June 2011)

These didn't crinkle much for me. Not sure who's fault it was. But regardless they were still delicious. Dec. 25 Made these again and they totally crinkled...
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Espresso Chip Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 27th June 2011)

These are an intensly coffee flavoured chewy little cookie. And the oatmeal in it lets you pretend it's healthy and not a decadent goo festival!
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Tahini Lime Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 27th June 2011)

My favourite cookie out of the book so far. The Tahini gives them such a soft, chewy texture and the lime gives it a great zing!
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Peanut Butter Crisscrosses reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 27th June 2011)

A perfectly classic peanut butter cookie. It made me ridiculously happy to make the little fork Crisscrosses on these.
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Mocha Mamas reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 27th June 2011)

This makes a doughy mocha flavored cookie and tops it with a coffee flavored drizzle. Awesome!
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Momofuku’s Fried Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 27th June 2011)

I debated marking this as a TC since there are quiet a few steps and waiting periods in making this recipe but my family agreed that if I made this again...
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Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 27th June 2011)

We loved this chicken. The sauce is so tasty, a bit tangy, a bit sweet but not too sweet, and a bit of heat, just a little. I did serve it with the suggested...
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Creamy Tomato Barley Risotto reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 28th June 2011)

This was the easiest/most delicious risotto ever. You just throw everything in a pot and simmer, really. There's no possible way you could screw this up.
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Grilled Halibut with Grilled Peach-Mint-Balsamic Relish reviewed by JustLaura

From: Bobby Flay's Boy Gets Grill: 125 Reasons to Light Your Fire! (reviewed 28th June 2011)

Very good. The jalapeno and grilled peach relish is awesome!
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Beef in oyster sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: Ching's Chinese Food Made Easy: 100 Simple, Healthy Recipes from Easy-to-find Ingredients (reviewed 28th June 2011)

This is a really delicious, simple and quick meal that is perfect for a week night. I always end up using more oyster sauce than the recipe specifies,...
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Vanilla-Yogurt Pound Cake reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 29th June 2011)

I made this a Mango Yoghurt Pound Cake since that's what I had in my fridge. It gave it a delicious slighty sweet flavour. The texture and denseness of...
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Strawberry Savarin reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 29th June 2011)

This recipe is listed as a variation of La Brioche Cake. It is a strawberry shortcake-style recipe, intended to be served with fresh strawberries and...
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Blueberry Tart with Lemon Curd reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 29th June 2011)

This is a lovely, intensely flavored blueberry-lemon tart. For the berries I had, I found the lemon curd slightly overpowering, but I think that was the...
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Chocolate Ice Cream Cake or Sandwich reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 29th June 2011)

We love this cake and make it over and over. It is easier than a classic chiffon, about as easy as an American butter cake. It is equally popular with...
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Hoisin chicken with walnuts and mushrooms reviewed by redjanet

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 29th June 2011)

This smelled delicious while cooking and tasted even better while eating. It's a fairly quick and easy stir-fry dish, but the mushrooms and walnuts give...
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Fudgy Peanut Butter Squares reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 29th June 2011)

Yummy peanut butter chocolate squares/bars. These start with a peanut buttery crust made crisp by the addition of bakers's ammonia (which is optional)....
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Cumin-Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 30th June 2011)

I picked this because I think it's by far the quickest thing to make in here. It's just a simple and delicious marinade followed by 5 minutes of broiling....
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Chocolate Wakeups reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 30th June 2011)

I first made these cookies after eating a chili pepper chocolate bar. I was searching for a cookie with the same taste and found it here. These are thin...
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Blueberry Rooibos Antioxidant Smoothie reviewed by Jayme

From: The Thrive Diet (reviewed 30th June 2011)

This is my favourite smoothie on the planet. I think I've made it about 100 times. It's full of good for you stuff, flax, hemp, ground rooibos, and blueberries!...
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Pecan Sunflower Burger reviewed by Jayme

From: The Thrive Diet (reviewed 1st July 2011)

These are packed with really intense flavour. You can leave these raw or bake them, but I prefer the raw version. It's a lot more moist and flavourful....
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Green Tea Cupcakes reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 1st July 2011)

These came out so pretty and green, just like the picture...except my flowers weren't as pretty. But they tasted pretty. The green tea flavour is perfectly...
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Rum Raisin Cupcakes reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule (reviewed 1st July 2011)

I made these for a friend who was turning 19 since I didn't think bringing a big bottle of rum to work was appropriate. But these sure were! Man are they...
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Zucchini Loaf reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 2nd July 2011)

I love how zucchini gives a beautiful moist flavour to any quickbread. Tis was a great recipe that can be used for loaves or muffins or both since it's...
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

I love this. It only takes 10 minutes to make and tastes SO much better than boiled shrimp. The recipe for the cocktail sauce is yummy too. Serve these...
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White Bean Aioli reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This is simply delicious! Not only does it taste great but it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare start to finish. My five year old loved it, my husband...
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Almond Milk reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Wow, is making your own almond milk ever the way to go. This was just so much more fresh and delicious tasting than the stuff that comes out of a box....
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Garlic-Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Roasted Salmon with Fresh Garden Salsa reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Turkey Stew with Collard Greens and Heirloom Beans reviewed by Angela

From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes Featuring The 12 Healthiest Foods (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Vruchtenbowl reviewed by friederike

From: De thuiskok - NRC (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

Brilliant drink. It's fairly unusual (with cucumber, grapes, melon and ginger, amongst others), but these ingredients combine surprisingly well. You...
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Greek Pasta Salad reviewed by marieke

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 3rd July 2011)

This is one of my most favorite summer salads. I make it a lot although it dirties at least four things (not including cutting board, knives, measuring...
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Easy Chicken & Balsamic Peppers - GF reviewed by Monkey

From: How To: Simplify (reviewed 13th October 2012)

I make this with Quorn, no meat (yick!), and add mushrooms. To make it more filling (and yummy ;)) I also parboil cut up potatoes and put that in as well....
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Summer Fruit Compote reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This is such a simple recipe, but so tasty. Serve over homemade vanilla ice cream for the perfect red, white and blue Fourth of July dessert.
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Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce reviewed by KVizz

From: Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This dish was so good I may never make pork chops another way. In fact, we stopped eating them for awhile because we became bored with the blandness. This...
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Cheater Baked Beans reviewed by BethNH

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This is the first time I've ever made homemade baked beans. I doubled the recipe because I'm bringing it to a large gathering. I followed the directions...
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Best Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101 from Backyard to Backwoods (reviewed 4th July 2011)

Camp biscuits that are crunchy outside and tender inside - I didn't believe it could be done! The secret seems to be including club soda as the liquid....
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Vanilla Ice Cream, Philadelphia-Style reviewed by sturlington

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 4th July 2011)

This is probably my favorite way to make vanilla ice cream. It is easy, fast and oh-so-delicious.
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Green Bean and Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: French Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2011)

I made this one with fresh from the garden green beans and new red potatoes. We loved the slightly tangy oil and vinegar dressing with the little bite...
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Spaghetti and Meatball Calzones reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 5th July 2011)

My daughter made these for us. She first saw the spaghetti made on Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals. She found the recipe on the Food Network Site. It was...
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Freezer Pickles reviewed by sturlington

From: The Busy Person's Guide to Preserving Food: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for Freezing, Drying, and Canning (reviewed 5th July 2011)

This makes a very sweet bread-and-butter pickle reminiscent of the kind my grandma always had on her table. Note that 2 quarts of raw cucumber slices reduce...
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Pancakes reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 5th July 2011)

This is now my new go-to pancake recipe. It's even fluffier than my last recipe that I've been using for two years now. I had it with cinnamon and blueberries...
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Summer Squash Gratin reviewed by sturlington

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

So simple, so delicious. My husband says this is the only way I'm allowed to cook summer squash from now on. I added tomatoes, leeks and Parmesan with...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Pillows reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 6th July 2011)

Any cookie that tastes like what I imagine an edible pillow would taste like gets five stars from me. These are quite labour intensive so plan for some...
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White Bean and Garlic Scapes Dip reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Saveur Website (reviewed 6th July 2011)

An excellent use for garlic scapes. Super easy, and the beans mellow out the sharpness of the garlic scapes. Great with pita bread,crackers or carrot...
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies reviewed by BethNH

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 6th July 2011)

YUM! These are simply delicious and very easy to make. I got some vinyl gloves to protect my hands and was glad I did. I stuffed half the jalapenos...
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Bajan Pepper Sauce reviewed by Jayme

From: Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion (reviewed 7th July 2011)

The front of this book is filled with Caribbean seasonings that are super easy and fun to make. You throw a huge list of indredients into a food processor...
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Eggy Tofu Open-Faced Sandwiches reviewed by Jayme

From: Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion (reviewed 7th July 2011)

This is a Caribbean twist on egg salad sandwich. The twist? Why heat of course. I got to use my freshly made Bajan Pepper Sauce in this as well as lots...
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Millenium Oil-Braised Garlic reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 7th July 2011)

Such a simple thing to do with your garlic, but really turns any garlicy dish up a few notches. A sprig of rosemary, a head of garlic and some olive oil...
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Cashew Cream reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 7th July 2011)

Barely a recipe, but something every vegan needs in their cooking arsenal. Why buy gross, sweetened soy cream when you can blend up your own delicious...
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Seitan Sausage reviewed by Jayme

From: The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant (reviewed 7th July 2011)

The addition of fennel seeds to this sausage is what really makes me love this one. My only note on the recipe is that the cheese cloth was annoying and...
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Chocolate Oatmeal Drops reviewed by BethNH

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 8th July 2011)

A nearly perfect cookie. Chewy, fudgy, chocolatey, moist ... pretty much everything you need in a cookie. The recipe is super simple - especially if...
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Holiday Poppy Seed Cookies reviewed by BethNH

From: Old Fashioned Country Cookies (Gooseberry Patch) (reviewed 8th July 2011)

One of my favorite cookies to bring to a cookie swap. These are basically thumbprint poppy seed cookies. The thumbprint is filled with melted chocolate.
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Rumnog Pecan Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 8th July 2011)

For rum lovers! These are chewy, nutmeggy, and of course rummy. They have rum in the batter and also have a rum frosting and the pecans give them a nice...
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Chocolate Cream Pie reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Cooking in the South with Johnnie Gabriel (reviewed 9th July 2011)

This chocolate pie is excellent and so easy to make. Adding the eggs before starting to cook makes this easier to prepare. I like the use of cocoa and...
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Fresh Tomato or Fruit Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 9th July 2011)

A basic salsa recipe that often comes in handy.
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Cheesy Onion Bisque reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 10th January 2012)

Hubby and I loved this one. So cheesy, creamy and a tiny sweetness from the caramelized vidalia onions. This was a perfect meal for this rainy cold night....
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Carrot Cake reviewed by kcookie

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 8th October 2012)

Carrot cake was as hit among 9 adults. The cream cheese icing was light, fluffy and not too sweet. The cake was moist without being too oily and had a...
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German Potato Salad reviewed by Angela

From: All Recipes (reviewed 9th July 2011)

Unlike the usual potato salads I see sold and served around here, this one does not include eggs, does not have a mayo dressing, and is served warm. And...
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Greek Taco reviewed by BeckyL

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th September 2011)

Jeff Mauro really captures all the classic gyro flavors in this simplified Greek pita "taco." We added a little extra spice by making a harissa hot sauce...
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Zucchini Bread reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 10th July 2011)

This is easy and delicious and makes large loaves. I doubled the recipe and made one loaf with walnuts and one nut-free. The bread is better the next...
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Asian Barbecued Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 11th July 2011)

We really enjoyed this chicken. Has great flavors with the rub and then the sauce put on the finished chicken. The grill enhances the rub flavors. I didn't...
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Banana-Wheat Germ Muffins reviewed by Jayme

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 11th July 2011)

Perfect, healthy muffins. Great with a little jam for breakfast. I subbed in wheat bran for the wheat germ and didn't have any problems. They came out...
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Fried Plantains reviewed by Jayme

From: Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion (reviewed 11th July 2011)

My first plantain! Plantains are not readily available here and when you do see them, they tend to be a little worse for wear. So when I saw these perfect...
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Egg-in-the-hole reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 12th July 2011)

I had heard of this before but never tried it since I didn't start liking fried eggs till recently. I loved having my egg and toast together. Delicious!
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PW's Creamy Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 12th July 2011)

These are a great splurge potatoes since they are super fattening with cream cheese, butter and half & half. They go great with her bacon wrapped meatloaf.
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Plum and Blueberry Upside-Down Torte reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 12th July 2011)

Delicious, super moist, and beautiful! This cake uses basic ingredients and goes together quickly. The fruit takes the place of frosting, decorations...
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