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Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th July 2012)

Ditto, is all I can say.
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Michael Symon's Angel Hair Caprese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 16th July 2012)

This made an excellent summer supper. I used some locally grown cherry tomatoes - yellow, chocolate and red and pearl mozzarella balls, and basil and parsley...
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Cucumber and Heirloom Tomato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 16th July 2012)

My daughter and I loved this one. I used some locally grown small heirloom tomatoes - chocolate cherry, yellow cherry and red cherry some basil from my...
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Meatballs with Salsa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 16th July 2012)

These meatballs are made with ground pork, spices, lemon zest, ketchup, bread, garlic, and onions. The garlic and onions are chopped in a food processor...
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Baked Mustard Chicken Quarters reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 16th July 2012)

Easy and tasty. The chicken stays juicy, and the recipe can be varied by changing up the kind of mustard and spices used. This one will be a weeknight...
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Emily Nathan's Baked Fish with Fresh Herbs and Vegetables reviewed by Zosia

From: Jewish Cooking in America: Expanded Edition (Knopf Cooks American) (reviewed 16th July 2012)

This dish far exceeded my expectations……. Fish (halved or filleted) is baked sandwiched between sautéed vegetables and fresh tomato slices. Because...
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Oranges and Pineapple with Orange-Flower Water and Mint reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th July 2012)

This is one of my family’s favourite fruit salads, fresh pineapples and oranges combined with some flavours of the Middle East. I’ve made this many...
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All-Butter Flaky Pastry reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 16th July 2012)

This is an all-butter pastry made with the most basic of ingredients, AP flour, butter, salt, sugar and water, which are combined in the usual way. But...
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Double-Crust Sweet Ricotta Galette reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 16th July 2012)

This is a really lovely treat: sweet, creamy cheese, flavoured with orange and almond, surrounded by buttery, flaky pastry. Most of the work is in making...
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Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 16th July 2012)

I love blue cheese dressing, so I love this. It is just what a blue cheese dressing should be. I just ignore the fact that it contains buttermilk, sour...
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Individual Prosciutto, Spinach and Egg "Pies" reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 17th July 2012)

This is pretty much a perfect recipe. Not only is it delicious, but it combines meat, egg, cheese and veggies in a neat little package that is good for...
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Gazpacho reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 17th July 2012)

The seasoning was sublime, and I can honestly say this tasted the best ever for gazpacho. There were a lot of groans of satisfaction from the whole family....
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Lemon Frozen Yogurt reviewed by jenncc

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 18th July 2012)

Excellent tart-sweet flavor, lovely creamy texture- this one is perfect for summer. I embellished a little with a swirl of blackberry. Ran short on the...
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Honeyed Peanut Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Freckles reviewed by jenncc

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 18th July 2012)

This is my peanut butter fantasy come true! I did not add the chocolate "freckles" but the rich flavor of the peanut butter certainly held my attention....
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Salmon Fillets in Basil Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 19th July 2012)

This is not so much a review of the dish as a review of the recipe. I made too many changes -- used zucchini rather than tomatoes, grilled rather than...
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Mandelbrot reviewed by Zosia

From: Jewish Cooking in America: Expanded Edition (Knopf Cooks American) (reviewed 19th July 2012)

“Mandelbrot” means “almond bread “, so it’s no surprise that these crunchy, not-too-sweet cookies, which most would recognize as biscotti, are...
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Olive Oil, Lemon & Sea Salt Sundaes reviewed by aj12754

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 19th July 2012)

Loved this -- such a new and unexpected combination of flavors for me. And it looked so pretty in a sundae glass.
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Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies reviewed by BethNH

From: All Recipes (reviewed 19th July 2012)

After buying a bag of peanut butter chips on a whim, I decided to bake some chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips. This recipe is wonderful. Nice...
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Braised Swiss Chard reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 20th July 2012)

There’s something magical about the flavour of soy sauce in combination with bitter greens, whether it’s bok choy, kale, or in this recipe, swiss chard;...
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Rum Raisin Ice Cream reviewed by aj12754

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 21st July 2012)

I don't much care for the flavor of rum in any case, so this rating is based on my husband's assessment since he is the one who likes and asked for rum...
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New Orleans Coleslaw reviewed by redjanet

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 21st July 2012)

I've never made my own coleslaw before and I made this today to take for a picnic and it's very good! Nice, fresh flavours with a hint of sweetness from...
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Soba Bowls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray Show (reviewed 21st July 2012)

This made a quick and easy supper. Rachael said you could change this up to fit what you had in your pantry and fridge and I did. I used fettuccine, a...
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Apricot Flaky Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

These are lovely orange-scented scones chock full of tangy bits of apricot and crunchy pistachios. The recipe is for a basic buttermilk scone dough which...
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Banana Raspberry Smoothie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Gale Gand's Brunch!: 100 Fantastic Recipes for the Weekend's Best Meal (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

This made a delicious, refreshing breakfast on a hot summer morning. I got a great deal on raspberries at our local market and was hunting for some recipes...
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Caprese Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

I have been wanting to try this for some time but can rarely find fresh mozzarella around here. I lucked up and found some at a local market that had been...
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Simple Cured Pork Chops reviewed by Zosia

From: Chez Panisse Café Cookbook (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

This isn't much of a recipe, merely a method of preparation, but it's so easy and provides such consistent results, it deserves a high rating. I often...
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Gooseberry Sauce Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Utterly Unrefined Cookbook: Fifty fabulous recipes from Britain's top cooks brought together for the first time in support of Breast Cancer Campaign (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

This is a delicious cake with gooseberries giving morsels of sourness, and demerara sugar adding a lovely crunch! Gooseberries do will in my climate,...
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Technicolor Bean Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

This is my favorite bean salad. I've made it many, many times, dating back more than 15 years ago. I prepared it last week, and it tasted as good as...
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Fish and Chips reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 22nd July 2012)

Perfect fish and chips! Okay, to be honest, I didn't actually make the chips because I didn't have the time and I didn't want to spend that much time...
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Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat GRAWnola reviewed by Flystrother

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 23rd July 2012)

This has become a staple! Been making double batches each time.
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Grilled Apricots with Buttermilk Ice Cream reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 23rd July 2012)

I did not make the grilled apricots, but I had some leftover buttermilk and decided to try the ice cream. It was surprisingly good, light-tasting, tangy...
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Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 24th July 2012)

This is an excellent dressing for the grilled veggie sandwich, but it also tastes great on salads. I used some of the leftovers in a pasta salad, and...
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Raspberry Buttermilk Cake reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 24th July 2012)

Easy and perfect
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Roasted Chicken Breasts reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 24th July 2012)

Simple and tasty way to prepare chicken breasts.
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Seedless Cucumber Salad, Scandinavian-Style reviewed by southerncooker

From: Summer on a Plate: More than 120 delicious, no-fuss recipes for memorable meals from Loaves and Fishes (reviewed 24th July 2012)

I used kirby cucumbers instead of seedless ones. Since I didn't have fresh time I used a tablespoon of dried instead of the 1/4 cup fresh. This was still...
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Yellow Tomato Gazpacho reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table (reviewed 24th July 2012)

I've never had Gazpacho before although I've always wanted to try it. I found this recipe and some local grown yellow tomatoes so I knew it was time. My...
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Shaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts reviewed by kaye16

From: Epicurious (reviewed 26th July 2012)

A super salad, a big help to using up that zucchini surplus from the garden. I made this one night for us, then the next night for company. - The first...
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Tomato Tarte Tatin / Tarte Tatin van Trostomaatjes reviewed by friederike

From: Gerechten van de Heerlijkheid (reviewed 26th July 2012)

Oh, this was wonderful! Sweet and fresh, and a little soggy puff pastry to go... DH longed for a somewhat dryer, crunchier pastry, but I didn't mind at...
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Roasted Zucchini, Black Bean + Goat Cheese Enchiladas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 27th July 2012)

Delicious healthy enchiladas! Don't know what to do with the zucchini piling up from your garden or CSA? You could do worse than try this recipe. Zucchini...
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Roast Chicken with Sumac, Za'atar and Lemon reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th July 2012)

Delicious, succulent chicken with very bright yet rich flavour. The chicken pieces are marinated for many hours (or overnight) in an interesting mix of...
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Burgers reviewed by mirroredlight

From: The Naked Kitchen (reviewed 28th July 2012)

Loved these, I've made them a few times and they taste great. Mine do tend to be a little crumbly for whatever reason, but still make a decent patty (I...
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Tomato Cobbler with Blue Cheese Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: joy the baker (reviewed 28th July 2012)

When I found this on Joy's site I knew I had to make it. I already had all the ingredients except for the tomatoes. I stopped at the local produce stand...
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Sweet Corn Hash reviewed by southerncooker

From: joy the baker (reviewed 28th July 2012)

Joy suggests you serve this with scrambled eggs. I'm sure it would be good that way but I just served mine with some left over toasted cornbread for supper....
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Blueberry Scones reviewed by southerncooker

From: Munaty Cooking (reviewed 28th July 2012)

These were delicious. I like that it only makes four scones. Most recipes make more than I can deal with at one time. This recipe calls for fresh not frozen...
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Rhubarb Basil Cocktail reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 29th July 2012)

A light summery cocktail - a bit herbal and a bit fruity in a wild sorta way - almost irresistible. We modified this slightly, using both basil simple...
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Harissa Ravioli reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Delicious - this recipe is an easy way to fancy-up store bought ravioli. A broccoli-garlic-feta-nut-olive mix is prepared to put on the ravioli, along...
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Sweet Panzanella reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Crunchy, sweet, and great berry flavor. This was a surprising dish -- I had never really noticed it, I think because I had never associated "panzanella"...
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White Bean Spread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Very flavorful, and if prepared from canned beans, its also quick! A flavored oil is prepared using garlic and fresh rosemary. It is mixed with the beans,...
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Marinara Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 29th July 2012)

Delicious basic tomato sauce that one should have on hand at all times. Its method and flavour are reminiscent of this sauce, though the ingredient proportions...
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Dad Page’s Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th July 2012)

My family loves macaroni and cheese and we enjoy trying new and different versions. This one is one of the best we've tried. Love the mixture of cheeses...
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Caesar Salad Burger reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 30th July 2012)

If you enjoy Caesar Salad then you should try this burger. It's a nice change from the run of the mill burger. I had son in law man the grill while daughter...
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Huevo in the Hole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 30th July 2012)

A different take on Eggs in the hole. Instead of bread the hole is cut into three 6 in corn tortillas and then the egg is fried in the hole. This was delicious...
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Prize Pumpkin Pie reviewed by Zosia

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 9th October 2012)

This is a delicious pie that’s great for the uninitiated…..it’s not too pumpkin-y, texture’s on the firm side (great for those who don’t care...
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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I thought this was pretty good for a quick weeknight dinner. I omitted the pine nuts as they are too expensive right now. I used tomatoes from the garden...
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Arancini di Riso reviewed by Zosia

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 31st July 2012)

Golden and crunchy on the outside, filled with gooey melted mozzarella, these fried treats are a fabulous way to use up leftover risotto. I used the Basic...
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Buttermilk Onion Rings reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I used Vidalia onions which I adore. These are crispy, crunchy, and delicious. I love the way they fried up golden brown and crispy and yet still tender....
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Cocoa Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I did get 12 muffins but I filled mine a little over 3/4 full. I had a chocolate craving and found these. I will definitely be making them again. They...
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Skinny Basil Pesto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I had some basil I needed to thin out so I decided to make this recipe. Not only do I like the fact that this pesto is less fattening than most pesto,...
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Pan-crisped Deviled Eggs on French Lettuces reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 31st July 2012)

I agree with Sturlington this recipe is great. I only had romaine lettuce but loved the dressing made with the left over egg stuffing and a few other basic...
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Arugula and Orange Salad with Basil Vinaigrette reviewed by Zosia

From: Giada's Family Dinners (reviewed 1st August 2012)

Bright and very fresh tasting salad…but don’t leave out the oranges…they’re what make it special. The dressing is a super easy, balsamic vinegar,...
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Heavenly Brownie-on-Shortbread Bars reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 1st August 2012)

A fudgy chocolate brownie baked on top of a crispy, buttery shortbread base….. 2 treats in every bite. The recipe is easy but involves baking in stages....
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Pork Meatball Bánh Mi reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd August 2012)

Fantastic sandwich! The meatballs are succulent and full of flavour, the chili mayo cool and creamy with a little bit of kick and the sweet-sour pickled...
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Kosheri reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 3rd August 2012)

This is a delicious Egyptian lentil-rice dish topped with crunchy onions that’s quite the undertaking to make, but worth every dirty pot and pan! You’ll...
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S’mores Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 3rd August 2012)

At first I thought I’d skip this recipe since I’m one of the very few people on earth who doesn’t seem to care for s’mores, but my family adores...
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Mac and Cheese with Poblano Chiles and Scallions reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire (reviewed 5th August 2012)

I made without the ham - but with the ham could easily be a main dish. Great flavor! Will definitely make again!
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whole wheat honey and goat cheese drop biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 6th August 2012)

These biscuits were fantastic. I loved the fact they're made with whole wheat flour. At first I was afraid that the honey would make them to sweet but...
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Chocolate and Black Pepper Goat Cheese Truffles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 6th August 2012)

I only made half a recipe of these but they were so good next time it'll probably be a whole batch. I took them to my Mom and Dad's for sharing with the...
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Frico reviewed by sturlington

From: Kitchen Simple: Essential Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 6th August 2012)

So easy, so delicious. Whenever I make these, I can't stop eating them.
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Mozzarella Chicken with Pesto Gravy reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th August 2012)

I modified the recipe a wee bit. This was simple to make if you have pesto on hand (or fresh basil from the garden) and tasted delicious. Would make again.
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Chargrilled Broccoli with Chilli and Garlic reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 6th August 2012)

One of the best preparations of broccoli I’ve ever had. With just a quick blanch and then a sear on a hot grill, you’re assured of a tender-crisp...
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Plum, Marzipan and Cinnamon Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 6th August 2012)

These were sooo delicious…..moist muffins flavoured with orange, cinnamon and almond, and topped with roasted plums…. The first step is to bake red...
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Cauliflower with Olives & Tomatoes (Cavolfiori alle Olive) reviewed by kateq

From: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (reviewed 6th August 2012)

This is one of those amazing recipes--a few simple ingredients magically transform into a dish with intricate, layered flavors. I confess that I was halfway...
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Royal Potato Salad reviewed by kateq

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 6th August 2012)

A delicious potato salad, helped greatly by the fact that all the herbs (parsley, basil and mint) were fresh-picked from my own plants. The mint gave...
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 6th August 2012)

My great niece was staying with me and wanted to bake something. Since I had all the ingredients we decided to make these. We made a half recipe and used...
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Aunt Margaret's Fresh Apple Pound Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Baking: Classic Flavors for Today's Cook (reviewed 7th August 2012)

This is a knock-out cake--remarkably moist and rich and the topping really takes it over the top. Because of personal preference, I left the pecans out...
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Carrot Cake Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Usually if one of us doesn't care for a recipe I don't give it a five. Since three of us loved these and the only complaint was from hubby who said they'd...
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Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: The Provence Cookbook (reviewed 8th August 2012)

I typically find balsamic vinaigrettes too strong-tasting, so I appreciated this recipe's use of sherry vinegar to balance out the balsamic. Good on roasted...
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Fried Shrimp Rolls reviewed by BethNH

From: Dinner: A Love Story (reviewed 8th August 2012)

Seriously delicious! I don't know why I've never made fried shrimp at home before. This was super easy and very affordable. I could feed my entire family...
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Pan-seared Salmon with Sweet and Spicy Asian Glaze reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 9th August 2012)

This was very easy to make and it resulted in a tasty dish. I used siracha sauce instead of an actual chile, and the marinade had just enough heat. The...
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Grilled salmon with roasted white corn salsa reviewed by soupereasy

From: From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine (reviewed 9th August 2012)

This recipe has 3 components, grilled salmon, roasted white corn salsa and warm basil cream. They come together for a glorious meal... and each of the...
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Marinated Rack of Lamb with Coriander and Honey reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Exceptionally delicious way to serve lamb. The rack is first separated into serving-sized portions and marinated overnight. The combination of marinade...
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Quick Pastry reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 10th August 2012)

This is an excellent recipe that produces a crispy, flaky, buttery pastry. The ingredients are very basic…..flour (AP or pastry), butter, salt, water…..but...
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Free-Form Fruit Galette reviewed by Zosia

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 10th August 2012)

Ontario peaches still abound; baking them inside a buttery pastry shell seemed the perfect way to enjoy them. Apart from the pastry – I used this recipe–...
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Celery, Apple and Fennel Slaw reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 12th August 2012)

Delightfully crunchy! I prepared this when visiting my mother, and not all ingredient were on hand. No celery - nor cider vinegar for the dressing. ...
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Banana Rum Cake with Brown Butter Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I took one bite of this cake and all I could think of was Wow this is delicious. This cake is super moist from the buttermilk, rum and mashed banana and...
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Sweet Peach Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 12th August 2012)

I made these for Mom and I the other day with a nice ripe white peach from a local peach farm. We really enjoyed them. They look nice with the peach slices...
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Plum Barbecue Sauce reviewed by hipcook

From: Cooking from the Heart: 100 Great American Chefs Share Recipes They Cherish (reviewed 13th August 2012)

This was a big hit in my house! I had to do a fair bit of improvising due to the lack of ingredients like tamarind sauce and plum vinegar at my local mega-mart,...
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Succotash with Fava Beans or Edamame reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 13th August 2012)

A wonderful way to experience sweet summer corn. This side dish is very quick and easy to prepare and I saved myself even more time by not blanching the...
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Chocolate Fudge Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 13th August 2012)

A truly decadent layered flourless chocolate cake. The batter is very easy to put together and uses the technique of pouring boiling sugar syrup over...
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Tuna, Cannellini Bean, Red Onion and Tomato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Salt to Taste: The Key to Confident, Delicious Cooking (reviewed 14th August 2012)

A simple, classic salad, easy to make for a light lunch. Requires high-quality Italian tuna packed in olive oil to be truly flavorful. Try substituting...
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Clear-steamed Sea Bass reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 14th August 2012)

A very simple yet elegant dish! The balance of flavours was excellent, the fish was cooked just right, and it was easy and quick tp prepare! The only...
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The Perfect Cup of Hot Chocolate reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This is a really good cup of hot chocolate. I don't really care for white chocolate that much but it's great in this with the addition of semi-sweet chocolate...
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Single Girl Melty Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This recipe is very easy to make and makes one cake. I doubled the recipe for hubby and I and we both loved it. He couldn't figure out how I got chocolate...
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Buckwheat Crepes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This batter is perfect. I whizzed it up in the food processor and placed in the fridge to rest and chill for two hours as suggested. I t poured and swirled...
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Salsa Fresca reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This recipe is delicious and screams fresh and summer. It's a nice addition to a Mexican dish or anywhere you want to use some salsa. I've made it several...
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Polenta reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

I love this method of cooking polenta in the oven. It's so easy and you don't have to continue stirring like with most polenta recipes. Just mix up the...
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Polenta with Oyster Mushrooms and Chipotles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

This was fantastic. Just a bit spicy and delicious. Even my son who's not a bit polenta fan loved this one. I didn't have oyster mushrooms so I used a...
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Quick Individual Omelets, Flat or Folded reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Sometimes I have a problem with I'm making omelets getting them to turn out right. These turned out great. I used the directions in this book for folding...
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Quesadillas reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

There are two variations on the basic Quesadillas here and since I had some left over pintos I decided to make Quesadillas with Beans. I used Monterey...
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Refried Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 14th August 2012)

Toasting the chili and cumin in the oil before adding the mashed beans gives lots of flavor to these refried beans. Instead of using the pot of beans recipe...
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