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Frittata with Cheese reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 9th December 2011)

A frittata is an easy, satisfying meal. I usually make one every week or so. This is the best and easiest recipe for making frittatas that I have found....
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The Best Pumpkin Muffins reviewed by NurseBobbi

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 10th December 2011)

I made these with a suggested variation, adding chopped walnuts and cranberries. They're very tasty, moist, and not overly sweet. They're easy to assemble....
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Raspberry Chiffon Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 10th December 2011)

The raspberry is the star of this pie in both the light and airy, yet creamy filling, and as a bright burst of flavour in the fresh topping. I used a flaky...
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Fast Minestrone reviewed by havfaith

From: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 11th December 2011)

I make this soup at least a couple times a month. It's quick, easy and good for you too. I do normally sub a can of organic garbanzo beans for the cannellini...
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Seasoned Oven Fries reviewed by havfaith

From: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 11th December 2011)

Couldn't be easier and yet, they're SO good! I cut up the potatoes and marinate them in a ziploc bag. I just flip the bag over a couple times while it's...
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Neela's Eggplant and Potato reviewed by NurseBobbi

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2011)

I've been making this vegetable side dish since the early '80s. It's easy to prepare and is flavored with black mustard seed, coriander, cumin, and turmeric....
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Mac and Cheeze reviewed by havfaith

From: Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food: 65 Everyday Meal Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Over 150 Great-tasting, Down-home Recipes (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This recipe is the main reason I bought this book and I was not disappointed. No nutritional yeast or fake cheese here. The sauce is nice and creamy and...
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Peach Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This was really good on the Sweet Potato Pancakes from page 199. I can't wait to try it on the Ginormous Biscuits on page 189. I had a little trouble...
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Sweet Potato Pancakes with Peach Butter and Spiced Pecans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 11th December 2011)

These were fantastic and went great with the suggestions of serving with the Peach Butter page 40 and Spiced Pecans page 200. My family all also added...
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Cauliflower Puree reviewed by lajaxon

From: Epicurious (reviewed 11th December 2011)

Ted Allen is known for his simple yet flavorful recipes and this is now my favorite way to cook cauliflower. It has a nice nutty aroma and flavor. If...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tart reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This is a ridiculously rich and relatively straightforward tart to make. The peanut butter aroma while you prepare it could drive you a little crazy. Cut...
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Vanilla Buttermilk Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 12th December 2011)

This was a delicious, moist cake with a tender crumb. I used it with a cheesecake ice cream, raspberry puree and buttercream frosting for a decadent "sky...
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Chickpea Cutlets reviewed by Emszy

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2011)

Mushroom Gravy reviewed by Emszy

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2011)

Alfajores reviewed by Zosia

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 12th December 2011)

Eaten freshly made and crispy, or later in the day when the cookies have become more tender and cake-like, this is a treat that will satisfy anybody's...
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Mahogany roasted endives reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 13th December 2011)

This is going to be my recipe for endives from now on (unless I want to make a salad, of course). Soft, buttery and full of roasted flavor. I made 4 of...
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Raspberry, Rhubarb and Pear Pies reviewed by andrew

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th December 2011)

This is a deceptively simple recipe, but the completed pie is greater than the sum of its parts. The tartness of the rhubarb and the sweet / tart flavour...
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Haitian Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: The Bread Machine Cookbook III (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

This has been one of my goto bread recipes for a few years now. I make mine with either pure maple syrup or agave nectar and normally use either a 50/50...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups reviewed by havfaith

From: The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet (reviewed 14th December 2011)

I'm a big peanut butter and chocolate fan and these definitely hit the spot. They are super rich though! After the first time making them, I now make these...
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Mama's Hamburger "Hobo Sacks" reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Deen Bros. Take It Easy: Quick and Affordable Meals the Whole Family Will Love (reviewed 14th December 2011)

These were really tasty and easy to do after arriving home from work tired. They are very similar to the Girl Scout packets my daughter learned to make...
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The Lady's House Seasoning reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Deen Bros. Take It Easy: Quick and Affordable Meals the Whole Family Will Love (reviewed 14th December 2011)

I can see why this is the Lady's House seasoning as it bumps up the flavor more than just salt. I like that it has black pepper and garlic powder along...
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Tortilla Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 14th December 2011)

This was a very good soup, not too spicy but having a nice, mellow heat. The garnishes are what make the soup. I was a little concerned that 1-1/2 quarts...
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Curried Parsnip Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: A Celebration of Soup: With Classic Recipes from Around the World (Cookery Library) (reviewed 9th October 2012)

It's surprising how often I find myself with a parsnip in the veg rack, considering how much I dislike them. Up to now I've hidden them in a mixed root...
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Rosemary Focaccia reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 15th December 2011)

This crispy, chewy, delicious simple Focaccia was really liked by everyone who tried it. I made 4 loaves (two recipes worth in separate bowls). It did...
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All-Occasion Downy Yellow Butter Cake reviewed by kcookie

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 15th December 2011)

I agree with the commenters above. This is a great cake. Light crumb, great flavour and texture. And easy to make.
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Andy's Fairfield Granola reviewed by kcookie

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 15th December 2011)

I love this recipe because it uses very little oil (2 tablespoons sunflower oil) compared to many other recipes for granola and there are lots of different...
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Duck Proscuitto reviewed by soupereasy

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 15th December 2011)

This recipe caught my eye and as we had one lone duck breast and a few tenders left in the freezer we gave it a try. It was pretty much a pantry recipe,...
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Almond Milk Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 18th December 2011)

Its name doesn't do it justice - it deserves one that is as exotic as its flavour. A yeast bread made with ground almonds simmered in milk, imbued with...
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Baker's Bubka with Crumb Topping reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 18th December 2011)

It's not exactly bread, but it's not a cake either....but, it is fabulous! This bubka is made from a yeast-raised egg and butter rich dough, spread with...
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Mango and Sticky Rice/Kaoniao Mamuang reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegetarian Thai (reviewed 18th December 2011)

This was my first time making sticky rice - simple recipe and very good served with ripe, fresh mango. Definitely something I'll be making again.
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Five-Grain Medley reviewed by havfaith

From: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 18th December 2011)

I keep a container of this mixed up and cook it in the steamer with vegetable broth instead of water to add more flavor. The mix of grains not only adds...
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Dried Cranberry Walnut Crostata reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 18th December 2011)

The crust was really delicious with the walnuts in it. I used the food processor method on the crust. I saw two slightly larger pieces of walnut while...
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Country Ham and Hominy Hash reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 18th December 2011)

This was so good with the egg yolk runny and stirred into the finished hash. Son likes his poached egg well done and hubby wanted a fried egg on his and...
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Best Cutout Sugar Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 18th December 2011)

Easy success! Two secret ingredients make these cookies have fabulous flavor - cream cheese and lemon zest. The dough is very buttery, and it needs at...
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Potato Gratin reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 18th December 2011)

Absolutely delicious. I cut the potatoes very thin with my mandoline, and they basically melted into the cream and cheese. This would make a great side...
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Cranberry Mayonnaise reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 18th December 2011)

This was so good on the Tupelo Honey Chicken Sandwich with Havarti Cheese and Cranberry Mayonnaise from page76. I used Dukes Mayonnaise since that's our...
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Tupelo Honey Chicken Sandwich with Havarti Cheese and Cranberry Mayonnaise reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 18th December 2011)

This was oh so good. The recipe makes one sandwich but so easy to make more. We made three, one for daughter, son-in-law and one for me. Hubby doesn't...
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Tupelo Honey Chicken Marinade reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 18th December 2011)

This is an excellent marinade. It made the chicken for the Sandwiches from page 76 so moist and delicious. I know it would be great to marinate chicken...
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Hoisin chicken with celery salad reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 19th December 2011)

This was adapted from Bill Granger's new "Everyday Asian," book and was simply delicious. I was looking for a way to use up some hoisin sauce and this...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl reviewed by havfaith

From: The Vegan Scoop: 150 Recipes for Dairy-Free Ice Cream that Tastes Better Than the "Real" Thing (reviewed 19th December 2011)

One word - amazing! I will never again have to spend $4-5 on a pint of vegan ice cream. This was my first attempt, vegan or otherwise, at ice cream and...
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Peanut Butter reviewed by havfaith

From: The Vegan Scoop: 150 Recipes for Dairy-Free Ice Cream that Tastes Better Than the "Real" Thing (reviewed 4th March 2012)

So far, I'm 2/2 from this book! I mixed this up last night and chilled it overnight, freezing it in my Kitchenaid ice cream attachment this morning. Only...
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Holiday Sugar Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 20th December 2011)

Sugar cookie cutouts are not my favourite cookie, but in my family, the baking of them heralds the official start of the Christmas cookie baking marathon....
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Shepherd's Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 21st December 2011)

Superb flavor stew! I couldn't find lamb shanks, and substituted a boned leg of lamb. It developed a great flavor - and adding prunes gave it zings of...
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Currant Scones reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

Delicious, tall, many layered flaky scones. You could easily pay a lot of money for a scone like this at a coffee shop. As part of a soup-based dinner,...
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Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

If you already have cooked chicken, chicken stock and cooked pasta, this soup is a snap to throw together, perfect for a quick lunch. If you don't have...
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Classic Sugar Cookies reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

This was a terrific cookie dough for cutout shapes, perfect for Christmas cookies. I liked the touch of lemon very much. The icing wasn't as successful,...
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Classic Lemon Curd reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 24th December 2011)

I have prepared this twice, and both times, it transported me to lemon heaven. I considered trying the lemon curd recipe in Dorrie Greenspan's "around...
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Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 24th December 2011)

Homemade cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning! This is the first time I've attempted cinnamon rolls. I made the rolls the day before and placed in the...
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Hickory House Stuffed Pickles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rick & Lanie's Excellent Kitchen Adventures: Chef-Dad, Teenage Daughter, Recipes, and Stories (reviewed 25th December 2011)

A quick, easy but tasty appetizer to make. We used the optional roasted red peppers instead of pimentos to make the cheese stuffing. It's a quick and simple...
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Baked Apples with Prunes and Walnuts reviewed by friederike

From: Flavour First (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Very delicious! DB thought that they could have cooked a little longer, especially for the filling, though I actually enjoyed their firm texture and slightly...
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Cinnamon Buns reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Cinnamon rolls were requested for Christmas by 13 daughter. Because we had a party the night before, we didn't get started until morning. Nevertheless,...
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Hawaiian fresh fruit salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 26th December 2011)

This was a really good fruit salad. I enjoyed the dressing of fresh ginger, lime juice and honey. It would have been much prettier if I'd had more colorful...
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Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 26th December 2011)

This is a very simple salad, just crisp-tender green beans, cherry tomatoes and a quick vinaigrette. The colors made it look Christmasy on my holiday table.
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Savory Cream Puffs – White Truffle Oil Variation reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

These were fun to whip up in the food processor. They have truffle oil, garlic and herbs. One recipe is just enough for one recipe of escargot, and they...
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Escargot Puffs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

The taste of the garlic in the crisp cream puff shell totally satisfied. We so loved the escargot in tiny brioche buns at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival...
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Sweet Cookie Tart Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I used this for the Engadine tart that is described as being like a large shortbread cookie stuffed with caramel and walnuts. I weighed the dough to exactly...
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Gateau Engadine reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

The description of this tart is irresistible, and came out perfectly. This pushed me past my comfort level with cooking caramel and adding cream and then...
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Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake reviewed by southerncooker

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

This only lasted two days here. Everyone who tried it fell in love. My daughter even had me make her this one for her birthday cake this year. I was afraid...
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Oatmeal or Other Creamy Breakfast Cereal reviewed by Jayme

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Gives the basic recipe for hot breakfast porridge, then a list of ten different ways to spruce it up. I made blueberry nutmeg buckwheat porridge!
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Orange-Anise Biscotti reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Great texture and amazing flavor. This cookbook gives a basic biscotti recipe (almond biscotti), and then suggests two variations (chocolate-hazelnut...
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Lentils and Potatoes with Curry reviewed by Jayme

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 27th December 2011)

You'd never guess there are only four ingredients in here. Super yummy. The secret is the coconut milk. Nothing can taste bad if it has coconut milk in...
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Rachel’s Very Beginner’s Cream Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

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


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Chocolate Cake reviewed by havfaith

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

This has become my goto recipe for chocolate cake, bundt cake or cupcakes - always turns out moist and fluffy. I've made chocolate lava cupcakes with this...
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Potato Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Unlike any other potato bread I've had and absolutely delicious! This rosemary-scented loaf is a hybrid of other types of breads: it tastes a little like...
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Lemon Meringue Tartlets reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2011)

What's not to love about lemon meringue? And Ottolenghi's recipe is trustworthy as always.
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Chargrilled Cauliflower with Tomato, Dill and Capers reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I hadn't expected to like this combination as much, especially dill and capers seemed weird but worked very well. Goes well with (and is similar to) Chargrilled...
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Financier-Style Vanilla Bean Pound Cakes reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 28th December 2011)

Sweet, intensely vanilla in flavour with a tight, moist crumb and golden crust, this really is what all vanilla pound cakes aspire to be. You can see...
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Macaroni and Gouda Cheese Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 29th December 2011)

We love trying different mac and cheese recipes. This one was delicious. We loved the gouda cheese in this one. The parm, cracker, panko bottom and top...
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Sauced Potato Casserole reviewed by kaye16

From: Tassajara Cooking : A vegetarian cooking book (reviewed 29th December 2011)

To get done in the time specified, the potatoes need to be cut very thin. Your food processor or a mandoline is perfect for this. The recipes shows that...
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Pan-fried onion dip reviewed by BethNH

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 1st January 2012)

There's not much to say that hasn't been said. I cut the butter and oil in half which worked out fine. I also used low fat sour cream and lite mayonnaise...
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Belarussian Carrot Salad reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 1st January 2012)

This was surprisingly nice, and very easy to make. Putting the carrots through the food processor only took a couple of minutes, and the onions, although...
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Marbled Lemon-Blueberry Butter Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 1st January 2012)

This cake is moist and flavorful. The blackberry (I was out of blueberries), lemon, and hint of ginger combined beautifully. A layer of cake batter ice...
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Betty's Apple Ambrosia reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 1st January 2012)

We really enjoyed this one. Lots of fruity flavor from the OJ, pineapple, apples and coconut. Not overly sweet with the addition of 1/4 cup sugar. Love...
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Get Your Leafy Greens Quota Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

I thought this was a great salad, with a lot of color and texture. I did leave out the beet, as I don't do beets, and I used mesclun instead of greens,...
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Twice-Baked Shortbread reviewed by Zosia

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 1st January 2012)

I needed a crispy cinnamon cookie for a cheesecake I was making and was quite disappointed that what I was looking for - no frosting, no raisins, no trans...
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Grilled Grouper with Heirloom Tomato Salsa reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

The rating and review here are only for the Tomato Salsa which was suggested to make to serve with the Anytime Hoppin' John from page 222. This salsa was...
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Mess o' Greens reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

We all agreed this is a wonderful way to cook collard greens. I'm sure it would work with other greens as well as suggested my Sara Foster. The country...
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Chocolate-Banana Itty-Bit of Peanut Butter Fridge Pie reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 2nd January 2012)

I don't often give my own recipes five stars because I always think there's room for improvement but I'm happy with this decadent, little experiment. ...
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Banana Icecream reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Age - Life & Style (reviewed 2nd January 2012)

I would give this a six star, if I could. Much to our astonishment, it worked. The next batch of bananas are already chopped up in the freezer, as I write....
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

A very easy recipe, yet very good.
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Creamed Spinach reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

Nothing really new or different about this side dish ... but it is simple to make and delicious to eat. Easy to do ahead and rewarm if necessary. I subbed...
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Lemon Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

Light and lemon - the perfect dessert to lift your spirits after those post-holiday winter doldrums (and yet so good that I'd eat it in any season). Three...
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Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

Or in this case, warm rice noodles and edamame. This is a very refreshing, bright-tasting noodle salad that is very satisfying despite its lightness. The...
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Mama Reed's Apple Dapple Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 4th January 2012)

Oh this is so good. Easy to make, mix together wet ingredients, sift together dry ingredients, add together and stir in apples and nuts, bake and prepare...
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Cream or Veloute of Turnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 4th January 2012)

I am apparently completely obsessed with turnip soups at the moment. And this version was terrific. Thank you bacon. Since this recipe doesn't specify...
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Belarussian Carrot Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 4th January 2012)

I didn't understand how a carrot salad could garner a review of "5" from fellow cookbooker "Duck's Guts". It bugged me. So I hunted down the recipe...
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Hoppin' John Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 5th January 2012)

These were fantastic made from the Anytime Hoppin' John leftovers from page 222. Easy to make by adding flour, eggs and bread crumbs. You need to plan...
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Meme's Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 6th January 2012)

The evaporated milk gives the potatoes a very rich flavor. I do usually use butter but used margarine as suggested since Mom and Dad like margarine in...
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Hot Chile Jelly reviewed by megaelim

From: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)

This has been a really big hit with everyone that's tried it. It's not too hot, and the apple gives it a nice tang. I used cranberries for color,...
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Yeasted Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon-Pecan Swirl reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 7th January 2012)

I love cinnamon bread and buns so when I came across this recipe, which would use up my partial can of pumpkin puree, I couldn't resist and the bread didn't...
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Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 7th January 2012)

We have had this a few times and keep going back to it. The salsa is wonderful and full of good bright flavors. The Agave on the salmon caramelizes when...
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Cheese and Pasta Gratin reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 7th January 2012)

This is about as basic a recipe for mac and cheese as you can get, but it's still delicious. I added bacon for even more deliciousness.
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Honey-Chipotle Turkey Meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 9th January 2012)

Since this was in the party section and the serving size was two meatballs I'm assuming these are meant for appetizers. Instead we had them as a main course...
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Key Lime Curd reviewed by jenncc

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 9th January 2012)

As usual with this book - delicious success! Used this as the filling for a Vanilla Buttermilk cake with lime -meringue frosting.
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Old-Fashioned Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)

This was a bit labor intensive but the results were tremendous. My only deviation was to use 2 dark chicken quarters in place of the thighs, since that's...
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Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)

I decided to make this because I had a pint of bland, flavorless blueberries on hand, and they needed to be punched up a bit by cooking. This recipe was...
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Spaghetti al Limone reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

This was superb - rich and flavorful with a perfect hint of lemon. And so easy!
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Broiled Asparagus reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

This was so easy and worked perfectly. I used fairly young, thin spears and cheated a little on the cooking method. I was baking biscuits at the same time,...
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Quick Roasted Baby Carrots reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

Much like the broiled asparagus recipe from this same cookbook, this one seems dead easy and pretty much foolproof. My results were wonderfully flavorful...
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Roasted Green Beans reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

Can you tell I like roasted veggies? This recipe is nearly identical to those for asparagus and carrots, but it also works great for green beans. The beans...
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