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Fresh Strawberry and Rhubarb Tart reviewed by lovesgenoiseFrom: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 23rd April 2012)I love strawberries but have never tried a strawberry-rhubarb pie until this one- boy, was I missing out! It's a wonderful combo, I can tell it's going... | |
Bite-Size Bacon and Cheese Scones reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 23rd April 2012)These turned out just as promised by the author: buttery, bacony, and cheesy. I used heavy cream and Asiago for my cheese choice. If you make these, go... | |
Peanut Butter reviewed by JaymeFrom: The Vegan Scoop: 150 Recipes for Dairy-Free Ice Cream that Tastes Better Than the "Real" Thing (reviewed 23rd April 2012)Love that this is so natural. Only 4 ingredients: peanut butter, soy milk, brown sugar, and vanilla.
I want to try it again using other nut butters. | |
Garlicky Kale reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Chez Panisse Café Cookbook (reviewed 23rd April 2012)This is one of my favourite preparations of kale.
It’s quickly stir fried over high heat until wilted then steamed for a few minutes until tender.... | |
Quick and Easy Cream Biscuits reviewed by BethNHFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 23rd April 2012)These have to be the easiest biscuits ever.
Remembering that I had some heavy cream in the fridge that needed to be used up, I did a quick search for... | |
Quick Turkey Burgers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 24th April 2012)A great weeknight dinner. 13-daughter put these together - they were moist, flavorful, and truly quick. Moistness comes from an addition of ricotta,... | |
Sweet Potato Wedges with Lemongrass Creme Fraiche reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 24th April 2012)An Ottolenghi take on a baked potato with sour cream – and I mean that in a very good way!
The tuber used is the sweet variety, cut into wedges and... | |
Pasta Soup with Potatoes, Pancetta, and Leeks reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th April 2012)Great hearty, warming soup for a cold winter’s night. I highly recommend eating with the suggested warm crusty bread, as it went so well with the soup.... | |
Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust reviewed by SuzyPFrom: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 26th April 2012) | |
Raspberry muffins with crumb topping reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 26th April 2012) | |
Almond crusted challah french toast reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 26th April 2012)Very tasty and pretty with the sliced almonds adding crunch. | |
Ultimate lemon caesar salad reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 26th April 2012)This was a nice caesar,I added grilled chicken.I used anchovy paste to taste and 1 T.mayo for the raw egg yolk. | |
Chocolate dipped pistachio orange biscotti reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 26th April 2012)The pistachios make these great,I dipped one whole side in chocolate. | |
Raspberry squares with brown sugar crumb topping reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 26th April 2012) | |
Pork Medallions in Mustard Cream reviewed by PBcooksFrom: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 27th April 2012)Easy to prepare and very tasty. | |
Cauliflower-Cheese Pie with Potato Crust reviewed by PBcooksFrom: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 27th April 2012)This takes a bit of time to prepare but its well worth it. Delicious! | |
Asiago Pasta Salad reviewed by PBcooksFrom: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 27th April 2012)Perfect every time. Takes a bit of time to put together. Delicious! | |
Pork Tenderloin in Rum Marinade reviewed by PBcooksFrom: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 27th April 2012)This one never fails to please. Looks & tastes like you spent hours preparing but you didn't. | |
Shitake Mushroom & Lentil Asian Tacos reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 27th April 2012)A symphony of flavors, and for me, it really worked!
The highlight here is the sauce - which includes garlic, honey, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, orange... | |
Cheese Braid reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorite Bread Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2012)This is one of my youngest daughter’s favourite breads and I don’t mind making it …..it’s light, airy, chewy and cheesy.
The dough is enriched... | |
Raspberry- Rhubarb Muffins reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 27th April 2012)I’ve been waiting for the start of the rhubarb season to make these again, having made them for the first time last year. Everyone knows of the pairing... | |
Heart Beets reviewed by snoopyFrom: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 28th April 2012)Wow! So pretty, and the taste is amazing with rich carmelization. (And these are rich. A tablespoon each of olive oil and sweetener, I used maple syrup,... | |
Spring Roll THAI FOOD reviewed by rupok98From: food recipes (reviewed 28th April 2012)it tastes great . | |
Smoky Shredded Chicken and Potatoes with Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th April 2012)A fantastic combination of tender shredded chicken and sautéed potatoes and onions in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce. Basic ingredients, yet so much flavour,... | |
Asian Meatball Subs with Hoisin Mayonnaise reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Food Network (reviewed 28th April 2012)These were so good. I know I'll be making them again. They are made with ground pork. Loved the hoisin mayo and the green onions and bean sprout topping.... | |
Pumpkin Oatmeal reviewed by shirley83From: The Food Network (reviewed 29th April 2012)I love this oatmeal. I make it with vanilla almond milk and dried cherries and serve it with a bit of almond milk. It makes many servings but keeps well... | |
Italian Feast Sausages reviewed by snoopyFrom: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 29th April 2012)This technique of rolling the seitan in foil and steaming has been popular for a while (this author credits blogger Julie Hasson)... but I have never tried.... | |
Mashed Potatoes reviewed by kristen239From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 30th April 2012)Great Mashed Potato recipe - I use every year for Thanksgiving. Her idea for putting the potatoes over a double boiler to keep them warm is a great idea! | |
Spiced Nuts reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Terrific Pacific Cookbook (reviewed 30th April 2012)This is a brilliant dish! Extremely hard to stop at one or two handfuls; I've sworn I'll stop, washed my hands from spicy oily goodness, and then immediately... | |
Chocolate Creme reviewed by havfaithFrom: Have Your Cake and Vegan Too: 50 Dazzling and Delicious Cake Creations (reviewed 30th April 2012)This and rich and super easy to make! | |
Mushroom Wheatberry Pilaf reviewed by snoopyFrom: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 1st May 2012)Delicious! I fiddled with it a bit to make it a pressure cooker recipe (short grain brown rice and wheatberries went into the pressure cooker with some... | |
Roasted Strawberries reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 1st May 2012)Roasted, strawberries? I've now made this twice, and all I can say is YES PLEASE!
Strawberries are tossed with maple syrup, olive oil, and a bit of salt.... | |
Bistro Broccoli Chowder reviewed by snoopyFrom: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 2nd May 2012)For a relatively low fat, vegan "cream" soup, I was really happy with the results. Before I added the broccoli, I used my immersion blender to thoroughly... | |
Grilled Asian Chicken Sandwich reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 2nd May 2012)I didn't make this as a sandwich. I just used the marinade to pan-roast chicken. Smoked paprika is the secret ingredient. The flavor was smoky, intense... | |
Apple Galette reviewed by lovesgenoiseFrom: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 2nd May 2012)Very delicious, and one of the easiest, no-fuss pies in the book. I've made this recipe twice now, and both times I chose it because I had plenty of... | |
Smoky Shredded Pork Tacos/Tacos de Picadillo Oaxaqueño reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 3rd May 2012)Lovely shredded pork, barely enrobed in a tomato-onion-pepper sauce.
The pork is boiled for 1.5 hrs, allowed to cool, and then shredded. The sauce... | |
The Raw Brownie reviewed by kfranzettaFrom: My New Roots (reviewed 3rd May 2012)These brownies are totally delicious! They come together very quickly using a food processor. They are very much like a fudgey brownie--not cake like... | |
Cream of Asparagus / Spargelcremesuppe reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 3rd May 2012)Very delicate, light and delicious soup. It's made with white, not green asparagus, and took somewhat longer than I had expected it to; however, most of... | |
"South-in-Your-Mouth Peach Pecan Muffins" reviewed by snoopyFrom: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 4th May 2012)This was my first experience with spelt flour, and I am very happy with the results. The spelt has a sweet, nutty taste that worked well with the pecans... | |
Sauteed Fiddleheads reviewed by ZosiaFrom: All Recipes (reviewed 4th May 2012)Fiddleheads are here! This is one of the foods I look forward to every spring and this simple preparation is my favourite way of eating them.
After removing... | |
Homemade Oreos reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 4th May 2012)These are huge crowd pleasers and surprisingly easy to make.
The cookie is basically a slice and bake style and though there is chilling time involved,... | |
Goat-Milk Caramel (Cajeta) reviewed by andrewFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 4th May 2012)This has a lovely taste, and is definitely different than the normal dulce de leche that I make the South American way by simmering a can of condensed... | |
Tacos of Tomatillo Chicken with Wilted Greens and Fresh Cheese reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2012)We loved the complex flavor of the sauce that enrobed the chicken and chard. I also appreciated the addition of vegetables - these recipes seem to be... | |
Caponata Panini reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 5th May 2012)This is excellent. I wondered how the eggplant, capers, and raisins would be together and they were wonderful!! Such a lovely combination of salty and... | |
Smoky Peanut Mole with Grilled Quail reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2012)The author calls this the easiest mole he knows and describes the flavour as “crowd pleasing”. I’m not certain about the former statement as it took... | |
Cinnamon Toast French Toast reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th May 2012)I love the convenience of baked french toast but I find that too many recipes are more like bread pudding. This one isn’t and also has the added appeal... | |
All-American Potato Salad reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 6th May 2012)I have made this recipe many times, and it is always excellent. This is my go-to recipe when I want a traditional, Southern-style potato salad for picnics... | |
Easy Mexican Pizzas reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Weight watchers take out tonight (reviewed 7th May 2012)I hurt my leg so my daughter has been cooking for us some. For Cinco De Mayo she made these Mexican Pizzas. They were delicious. She did make a few substitutions... | |
Candied Ginger Snaps reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 7th May 2012)Since I fell recently and hurt myself and ginger has healing qualities I asked my daughter to bake some of these. They turned out wonderful. So spicy from... | |
Brown Rice Salad With Shrimp and Avocado reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 7th May 2012)Daughter came over and made this for our Sunday lunch. So good. She couldn't find brown basmati at our local store so she just got regular basmati. Also... | |
Crunchy Slaw reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 7th May 2012)Daughter made this one for us to go with some grilled fish and potatoes from the Pioneer Woman Cookbook. This slaw is a crunchy delight. Not one I'd make... | |
Crash Hot Potatoes reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 7th May 2012)Wow I agree with PW these could become addictive. Simple -- boil, smash, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle on rosemary, salt and pepper bake and enjoy.... | |
Penne alla Vodka with the Best Garlic Bread in the World reviewed by TwinkleFrom: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 7th May 2012)This was very easy to make and turned out delicious. The author recommends soaking the cashews overnight or boil for 10 minutes if you do not have a Vitamix.... | |
Pickled Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)Very simple, and the result is a tasty crunchy red onion.
The key here is that thinly sliced red onion is boiled - for 45 seconds - and then ground cumin,... | |
Rustic Jícama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)Light, fresh, and crunchy. I served this appetizer as a salad. It contains jicama, cucumbers, oranges, radishes (skipped those), marinated in lime juice... | |
Vietnamese Grilled Pork Balls reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia (reviewed 9th May 2012)The authors describe these as “easy-to-eat” and I would add that they’re easy to make as well though the method and ingredients are different from... | |
Mango-Lime Ice reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th May 2012)Delicious and refreshing, tasting of sweet-tart mangoes with a hint of orange!
I started this the night before as recommended, intending to use the still-set... | |
Mommom’s Chocolate Bourbon-Spiked Banana Bread reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th May 2012)Joy is a genius and I’m so happy she’s young and restless, as this is the best banana bread I’ve even eaten. I love the flavors–the lemon juice,... | |
Mustard Arame Saute reviewed by snoopyFrom: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 12th May 2012)This vegetable saute had a really great balance of flavors with sweet carrots, nutty tempeh, lots of broccoli, etc. I liked that this uses a mustard sauce... | |
vietnamese "fisherman's soup" reviewed by snoopyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 13th May 2012)I love big soup bowls available from Asian restaurants around town -- brothy, full of vegetables, with a little protein (tofu or seitan). The exact ingredients... | |
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 13th May 2012)Excellent dish! Made this for Mother's Day brunch and it was a big hit. Everyone had seconds. Super easy to make. | |
Golden Dream Wedding Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 13th May 2012)I didn’t make a wedding cake, but I did make a cake for my mother. This is a delicious, moist, almond cake flavoured with lemon (oil, zest and syrup)... | |
Zucchini and Hazelnut Salad reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 13th May 2012)I never thought I would want to make a meal of grilled zucchini until I tasted this salad. I loved the combination of hazelnuts with this vegetable, lightly... | |
Slow roasted tomatoes reviewed by gatheringsFrom: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 14th May 2012)Good basic recipe for roasting tomatoes. | |
Ultimate Lemon Meringue Pie reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)Great recipe! As expected from these folks, they let you know the reason for each tiny detail, and all the little things add up to delicious. The crust... | |
Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)Amazing. Absolutely delicious. Have now made this twice in one week! The crust is the same used for the the other meringue and cream pies in the book;... | |
Light and Fluffy Pancakes reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The Perfect Recipe: The Ultimate, Hands-Down Best Way to Cook Our Favorite Foods (reviewed 15th May 2012)This is the go-to recipe for pancakes in our house; it has been made a hundred times, I am sure. It is always tasty, but it is only Light and Fluffy when... | |
Garlicky Wakame with Potatoes reviewed by snoopyFrom: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 16th May 2012)Creamy, homey, comfort food... meets seaweed? I've been on a bit of a seaweed kick lately, so I decided it was time to try this recipe. It greatly surpassed... | |
Rhubarb Cobbler reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th May 2012)This recipe allows the beautiful flavour of rhubarb to shine without overwhelming it with sugar and other ingredients. With lovely, tender biscuits baked... | |
Sausage, Red Onion and Wild Mushroom Pizza reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 10th October 2012)Very flavorful! This pizza was prepared by my 17 yr old son. It was a little complicated - onions and sausage had to be cooked first, the dough was supposed... | |
sizzling saigon crepes reviewed by snoopyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 17th May 2012)This review is for the crepes only, not the sauce or filling.
(I used leftover Vietnamese "Fisherman's Soup" without broth, because the broth had all... | |
Fig Prosciutto Pizza reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)I watched PW make this on her television show, and I was sold. I love fig jam, so I made her pizza crust and this recipe--exactly as she did. It was a... | |
Buttered Rosemary Rolls reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)How do I love this recipe? Let me count the ways. First, I make my own bread rolls, instead of frozen bread dough. I'm a bread baker, and have the easiest... | |
Crash Hot Potatoes reviewed by foodiewifeFrom: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)This recipe went viral, a few years ago, when it was first posted on Ree's blog. They are delicious. Sometimes, I added a little Parmesan cheese and drizzled... | |
Spanakopita reviewed by sarahemmmFrom: Food.com (reviewed 18th May 2012)All of evelyn/athens recipes are excellent and this is no exception. I don't always follow it exactly (she specifies three types of onion) but it is always... | |
Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 18th May 2012)Normally, I don't care for ranch dressing, but I had a small amount of buttermilk left and I do like avocado, so I thought I'd try this. It tasted like... | |
baja-style tempeh tacos reviewed by snoopyFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 19th May 2012)This recipe includes several components -- baja-style tempeh (vegan version of Baja-style fried fish), taco fixings, special taco sauce, and roasted fresh... | |
Classic Tomato Spaghetti reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 20th May 2012)Easy to make and delicious to eat. Pretty simple but still loaded with flavor. Just a bit spicy and I like my pasta that way. | |
Saucy Hoisin Pork Roll-Ups reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 20th May 2012)Fantastic! I think there might have been a typo in this recipe since it called for a 19 ounce can of water chestnuts. I've never heard of one that size.... | |
Honey Mustard Dip reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 20th May 2012)I love the honey mustard I get at a local restaurant and have tried recreating it at home with fairly good results but I like this one even better. It... | |
Chipotle BBQ "Pulled" Pork Sliders reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 20th May 2012)Loaded with flavor and quiet a few calories less that the traditional pulled pork. Great made as suggested in the book with red onion and cilantro as toppings,... | |
Sweet and Saltines reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 20th May 2012)My daughter saw Trisha make this with her nephews on her new show on Food Network recently so we decided to try it. On the show she said in her family... | |
Salmon Cakes with Dill Sauce reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them (reviewed 20th May 2012)My daughter checked this one out for me at the library. I want to make so many recipes from this one that I know I'm going to have to get a copy of my... | |
Basic Brown Rice reviewed by snoopyFrom: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 21st May 2012)I made the "sushi brown rice" option, and I used short grain brown rice. The pressure cooker makes great sticky rice (fluffy rice, not so much -- although,... | |
The Baked Brownie reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 21st May 2012)One of the sweets that helped put the Brooklyn bakery on the map. It’s dense, a little fudgy, very chocolate-y and absolutely delicious - definitely... | |
Blondies reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 21st May 2012)I was looking for a casual dessert to take to a barbecue that would complement the brownies I was already making. This recipe appealed to me as it used... | |
Tomatillo-Green Guacamole reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 21st May 2012)This is a very different, but delicious, take on guacamole from what I’m used to – the tomatillos provide tanginess and the roasted garlic and serranos... | |
Honey-Mustard Chicken Breasts reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Weber's Big Book of Grilling (reviewed 21st May 2012)These were super easy to prepare and delicious. I would definitely make again. | |
Classic Red Tomato Rice reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 22nd May 2012)This is the best red rice I’ve ever tasted.
Like the red rice I reviewed not too long ago from the book Seductions of Rice, this one also starts with... | |
Proper Blokes' Sausage Fusilli reviewed by lenannFrom: Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (reviewed 22nd May 2012)I have made this many many times with all kinds of sausage and spiral pastas and it always works out well; the most complex thing is getting the fennel... | |
sizzling saigon crepes reviewed by spiceislandveganFrom: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 23rd May 2012)I made this sizzling saigon crepes several times already. I used to buy pre-made vietnamese crepe flour in a bag from Asian markets to make the Saigon... | |
stir-fried tempeh in coconut milk reviewed by TweetyFrom: The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors (reviewed 23rd May 2012)This recipe is delicious. The flavors come together real well. I didn't have galangal and used ginger instead. I didn't have salam leaves and omitted... | |
Banana bread crepe cake with butterscotch reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th May 2012)Banana flavored crepes, filled with a yogurt-cream cheese filling. You could almost convince yourself this is healthy, but only if you knew the ingredients.... | |
Crispy Black Bean-Bacon Tacos with Tangy Romaine Salad reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)These were outstanding and quick to make. I used two pickeled Jalapenos. I liked that the dressing was vinegar only, no oil. These had everything we like... | |
Great Big Tamal Roll with Chard reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)Just Chard, masa, vegetable shortening, baking powder, chicken broth and salsa. I was skeptical, but also delighted to find another use for Swiss chard.... | |
Kefta Brochettes reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 26th May 2012)Moist ground lamb kebabs flavoured with the traditional herbs and spices of Moroccan cuisine.
These were quick and easy to prepare: ground lamb, crème... | |
Yucatecan-style Fresh Coconut Pie reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)While boiling down the coconut milk, sugar and cream to make the substitute for sweetened condensed milk and taking the box grater challenge (instead of... | |
"ka-pow" tofu reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2012) Fantastic! The flavors of this dish come together real well. I bought vegetarian oyster sauce from the Asian market just for this recipe (I've seen... | |
nothin' fishy nam pla reviewed by TweetyFrom: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2012)I actually like the flavor of nam pla which is what the Thai's call fish sauce and would usually have some on hand in my pre-vegan days. I spent part... | |
Ripe Plantain Turnovers with Fresh Cheese Filling reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 27th May 2012)You have to try these if you even considered doing them at all. But before you buy your plantains, read the directions! In the past I have cooked with... |