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Yellow Tomato and Basil Jam reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food In Jars (reviewed 14th September 2012)

Sweet, a great tomato flavor, and with a bold basil base note. The perfect trifecta. Its that time of year - every night I'm roasting or freezing or...
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Gelato di Mirtilli / Blueberry Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: Gelati d'Italia (reviewed 15th September 2012)

Absolutely fabulous! It's not very difficult, with or without ice cream machine, and it's incredibly delicious! I wonder whether you can also make this...
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Orange Tomato Jam with Smoked Paprika reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food In Jars (reviewed 16th September 2012)

Thick and smokey, sweet and tangy - this jam could be classified as a sweet BBQ sauce! Although the recipe calls for orange tomatoes (and that is what...
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th October 2012)

Peperoni al Forno Conditi reviewed by kateq

From: My Berlin Kitchen: A Love Story (with Recipes) (reviewed 16th September 2012)

First, let me rave about this method of roasting peppers. No turning a skewered pepper over an open flame (mess on stove) or charring the peppers under...
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Raw Pad Thai reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 17th September 2012)

Another amazing raw recipe from My New Roots. This recipe comes together very quickly, and it is so, so good. Unlike a lot of raw dishes, this is very...
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Warm Potato and Goat Cheese Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Light Basics Cookbook: The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need if You Want to Cook Healthy (reviewed 17th September 2012)

The perfect balance of onion to potato to dressing. The goat cheese flavor comes through without being overpowering. I made it as direction with the exception...
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Morning Couscous with Oranges and Dates reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 19th September 2012)

I loved the idea of this as soon as I read the description and the recipe didn’t disappoint. I made it with fruits my family likes, dried apricots,...
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Sour Cream Yeast Coffee Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 19th September 2012)

I thought this was another bubka/babka-type cake with a cinnamon-walnut filling when I first read the recipe but I was wrong….instead it resembles the...
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Super-Charge Me! Cookies reviewed by mirroredlight

From: Eat, Drink & Be Vegan: Everyday Vegan Recipes Worth Celebrating (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Sesame Cherry Chewies reviewed by mirroredlight

From: Cooking with Trader Joe's Cookbook: Skinny Dish! (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Loved these! They definitely live up to their name, and I liked the short ingredient list/baking time as well.
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Pad Thai Salad reviewed by mirroredlight

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 19th September 2012)

Beatty's Chocolate Cake reviewed by Teresacooks

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 19th September 2012)

My go-to chocolate cake. Totally delicious.
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Coconut Cupcakes reviewed by Teresacooks

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 19th September 2012)

These are so good. I make them every Easter. There is always a ton of frosting left over though. Probably the best cupcakes I've ever had.
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Apple Clafoutis reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 20th September 2012)

This was my first introduction to a clafoutis and the recipe sure made it sound like a boring desert. This was also my first cooking with the stash of...
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Arugula, Pear and Walnut Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 20th September 2012)

This was an incredible salad. My pears are either too hard or too soft, but these pears were at the perfect stage of ripeness. I was afraid that the pears...
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Roasted Tomato Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 21st September 2012)

Thick and rich, a bit chunky and with an amazing flavor - this soup could redefine tomato soup. My kids, who are accustomed to campbell's tomato soup,...
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Chicken and Pepper Stew (Poulet Basquaise) reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 14th October 2012)

Such a good, healthy version of this bistro classic. I made it even lower in fat, using chicken breasts and less oil than in the recipe. Otherwise, I...
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Pastina and Kale soup with andouille reviewed by soupereasy

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 21st September 2012)

This was a lovely soup with a lot of flavours going on. Just the ticket for a cool autumn evening. As I usually keep andouille on hand this was a mainly...
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Chilled red pepper and fennel soup with Indian spices reviewed by soupereasy

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 21st September 2012)

This was a really easy soup to make and even easier to love. Made the soup and chilled overnight to have it cold. Warm evening so this was nice to come...
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Braised Fish Hunan-Szechwan Style (乾煸鱸鱼, qián biān lú yú) reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 21st September 2012)

Extremely delicious! We bought two small trout of 200g each, and used the cooking time the fish monger advised (ten minutes as opposed to 25), and it turned...
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Low-Fat Buttermilk Vinaigrette reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Light Basics Cookbook: The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need if You Want to Cook Healthy (reviewed 22nd September 2012)

This was a nicely balanced buttermilk based dressing, although there is an option to use yogurt. The small clove of garlic gave good flavor without being...
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Black Bean Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

We loved this one. I first make her Pot of Black Beans to use for the chili. We served with queso fresco cheese on top and corn bread muffins on the side....
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Simmered Black Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

These black beans have loads of flavor from the onion and garlic. I didn't add the cilantro. As suggested I made them and put them into the fridge to later...
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Three Envelope Roast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Mom Kitchen (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

I made this one for my Mom, Dad, hubby and myself. I got rave reviews. Mom hasn't been eating much meat and took a tiny portion and proceeded to take several...
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Watermelon and Feta Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

After reading @justlaura's review, I've been waiting for an opportunity to prepare this salad. I'm so grateful for my CSA's late season watermelon! This...
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Buckwheat Crepes reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

Delicious, versatile crêpes….tender, not too eggy with a pretty golden yellow colour. I used light buckwheat flour, so though it added some flavour...
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French-Style Grated Carrots in a Low-Fat Vinaigrette reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Light Basics Cookbook: The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need if You Want to Cook Healthy (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

This was the juiciest grated carrot salad I have ever had. It was so worth it to grate the 1 pound of carrots by hand on the small-sized holes of the box...
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Keralan salmon wraps reviewed by soupereasy

From: Anjum's New Indian (reviewed 23rd September 2012)

This recipe is much more than the sum of its' parts. The salmon was moist and flavourful. Really quick and easy to prepare. I opted to serve with a quick...
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Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Fruit reviewed by bab56

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 24th September 2012)

I am no stranger to Steelcut Oats, but I usually make mine with water. This was so good using milk and water! Very creamy! I had a mixture of dried fruits...
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Simmered Black Beans reviewed by bab56

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 24th September 2012)

Oh YUM!!! These Black Beans were so good!! I wanted to use them to make the "Black Bean Enchiladas" the same day, so I did a quick soak method. That is...
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French Toast with Raspberries reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 24th September 2012)

A lovely flavored french toast - and by serving with fresh raspberries just catapulted it to the top. I made 1 1/2 batches (3 eggs), and it was perfect...
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The Baked Brownie reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 24th September 2012)

These were quite good! A couple of notes: first, the recipe calls for chocolate that contains 60-72% cocoa solids. I used 70% chocolate and for me, they...
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Black Bean and Chipotle Tostadas with Creme Fraiche reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 24th September 2012)

Thai Coconut Shrimp Pasta reviewed by resahebler1

From: The Best of Clean Eating: Over 200 Mouthwatering Recipes to Keep You Lean and Healthy (reviewed 24th September 2012)

Healthy and super easy to make.
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Mushroom Casserole reviewed by resahebler1

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 24th September 2012)

We loved this!
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Thai Shrimp and Spinach Curry reviewed by resahebler1

From: Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen (reviewed 24th September 2012)

Roasted Strawberry Brown Butter Pancakes reviewed by resahebler1

From: How Sweet It Is (reviewed 24th September 2012)

These are so freaking good. Double the amount of roasted strawberries.
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Salty Caramel Ice Cream reviewed by zvant

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 25th September 2012)

Fantastic. Perfect combination of sweet and salty. I plan on making this again and again.
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Couscous Tabouleh reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 25th September 2012)

An explosion of flavors! A great way to use some of that tomato excess. When I was in Cypress there was a dish that drove me crazy. It sort of looked like...
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Warm Cajeta Pudding with Fresh Berries reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 25th September 2012)

This has to be one of the most heavenly “bread” puddings I have ever had……airy sponge cake, soaked in a rich cajeta-flavoured custard, layered...
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Lemon Steamed Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th September 2012)

A light lemon dessert - selected to help me use up the buttermilk in my refrigerator. Fairly healthy - no cream, no butter! A large dose of lemon zest...
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Soft Tacos with Chicken and Tomato-Corn Salsa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 26th September 2012)

The salsa for these tacos is the star of this recipe. A delightful fresh salsa, it is prepared with tomatoes, corn, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, and lime...
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Seared Cowboy Steaks with Guinness Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 26th September 2012)

My son-in-law and I really loved this. I had trouble finding bone-in rib eyes cut the way the recipe suggested, so I went to a local slaughterhouse. Even...
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Asian Almonds reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You (reviewed 26th September 2012)

These are highly addictive. We loved them and couldn't stop eating them once they cooled enough to pop in your mouth. We're lucky we had enough to put...
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Yeasted Indian Flatbread (Naan) reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Great Breads: Home-Baked Favorites from Europe, the British Isles & North America (reviewed 27th September 2012)

This made a delicious whole wheat naan. There is a lot of last minute activity so this wasn’t good timing to try to make it just in time for dinner (if...
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Sesame Coconut Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 27th September 2012)

Martha Rose Shulman adapted this recipe from one published in "Diet for a Small Planet" - a book that led me to be vegetarian for more than a decade. ...
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Simmered Black Beans reviewed by Zosia

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 27th September 2012)

These are as tasty as the previous reviewers have noted. As a testament to their deliciousness, my vegetarian daughter ate and enjoyed a bowl of them,...
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Soft Tacos with Mushrooms, Onion, and Chipotle Chile reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 27th September 2012)

Such a simple and easy supper. I actually don't have this book but I found the recipe online at the NY Times website. I'm going to hopefully add the link...
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instant naan reviewed by soupereasy

From: I [Symbol of a Heart] Curry: The Best Indian Curries You'll Ever Cook (reviewed 28th September 2012)

As a first time making naan, this was a revelation! All pantry items, comes together in minutes and cooks in less than 5 minutes. The dough was very easy...
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Dairy-Free Lemon Cremes with Oat-Thyme Crumble reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 28th September 2012)

Two recipes in one! A creamy lemon pudding, and a totally indulgent oat crumble topping! The pudding itself warranted a 4 - 4 1/2 - it is a silken tofu...
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Vanilla Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 29th September 2012)

Really delicious ice cream that makes you wonder how you can ever enjoy that bland, commercial ice cream ever again. Be careful, though, it's very rich...
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Scallops with Ginger Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Flavour First (reviewed 29th September 2012)

Restaurant quality, absolutely! The scallops were very tender, cooked just right (which was very easy to achieve!), and the sauce was just delicious! The...
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Chocolate Banana Cookies reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Homemade Cookies (reviewed 29th September 2012)

These rate 5 stars, easily. They are soft and smooth, and well-flavored, not too intense, and not too delicate in their taste. The banana flavor is slight,...
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Oven Fries reviewed by southerncooker

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 29th September 2012)

The key to these crispy oven baked fries is to have your oven at 500 and preheat it and the pan you're going to put the potato wedges on while you prep...
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Saffron Rice reviewed by Zosia

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 29th September 2012)

This is a pretty golden rice flavoured with saffron, sautéed onion and the stock it’s cooked in. The cooking method used is a cross between making...
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Lentil Soup With Chipotles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 29th September 2012)

This is the perfect soup for a rainy day. I like the spice from the chipotles. I didn't bother rinsing them before slicing as I didn't want to loose any...
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Noodle Kugel reviewed by snoopy

From: The Uncheese Cookbook: Creating Amazing Dairy-Free Cheese Substitutes and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes (reviewed 30th September 2012)

Mr. Snoopy and I both rated this one as "excellent." I used full-fat vegan mayonnaise; this is not a lowfat dish -- just classic comfort food. I served...
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Fettuccine Alfonso reviewed by snoopy

From: The Uncheese Cookbook: Creating Amazing Dairy-Free Cheese Substitutes and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes (reviewed 30th September 2012)

This lowfat fettuccine alfredo uses frozen corn (among other ingredients) to make a sweet, creamy sauce. Mr. Snoopy says it's not quite like the classic,...
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Betta Feta reviewed by snoopy

From: The Uncheese Cookbook: Creating Amazing Dairy-Free Cheese Substitutes and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes (reviewed 30th September 2012)

Small tofu cubes are simmered in a savory broth and then marinated. This recipe takes some time but works very well as a substitute for dairy feta. As...
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Hot Parmesan Artichoke Dip reviewed by snoopy

From: The Uncheese Cookbook: Creating Amazing Dairy-Free Cheese Substitutes and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes (reviewed 30th September 2012)

I have made this a number of times for parties with non-vegans, and it has always been gobbled up. Mr. Snoopy and I like the variation of spreading it...
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Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal reviewed by snoopy

From: The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Jump-Start Weight Loss and Help You Feel Great (reviewed 30th September 2012)

I find that my day is just better when I have oatmeal for breakfast. Plain steel cut oats cooked in the pressure cooker is what I have most days. This...
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French Yogurt Cake reviewed by soupereasy

From: Bon Appetit May 2012 (reviewed 30th September 2012)

A lovely moist pound type cake. Lovely with a cup of tea or with a little sherry after dinner. Beautiful crumb and a sprightly hint of lemon. Uses oil...
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Tecate Bread reviewed by gatherings

From: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa (reviewed 30th September 2012)

Great bread,wonderful dough to work with,rises quickly.Nice bread for everyday.
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Cottage Griddle Cakes reviewed by gatherings

From: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa (reviewed 30th September 2012)

Grilled Rosemary Garlic Bread reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 30th September 2012)

This was very good garlic bread, and easy to do. The recipe specifies one piece per serving, but it is so tasty that it is easy to overeat.
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Spinach with Poached Eggs and Bacon reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 30th September 2012)

I really love this simple salad, which can also be done with mixed greens.
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Zucchini Rice Gratin reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 1st October 2012)

Indonesian-Style Chicken Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 1st October 2012)

Crunchy, and with a whole spectrum of flavors. This was a salad to savor and its a recipe I will definitely try again. The salad includes shredded chicken,...
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Pot Roast of Beef Braised in Red Wine reviewed by Zosia

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 1st October 2012)

Well, this should teach me to read the recipe all the way through before starting it! It seemed to be a standard braised beef that started with browning...
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Cooked Grains Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette reviewed by bab56

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 2nd October 2012)

I loved this recipe! I found it on the NYTimes.com site. I am not sure if it is in one of Martha Rose Shulman's books but glad I found it on the site....
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Prosciutto Arugula Pizza reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Blind Cook (reviewed 2nd October 2012)

An amazing flavor combination! This recipe comes from the winner of Masterchef 2012, Christine. My son's 17th birthday dinner request was this recipe....
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Farro with Acorn Squash and Kale reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd October 2012)

This is a delicious grain dish, prepared risotto-style, that’s a wonderful showcase for some fall/winter vegetables. As is often the case with risotto,...
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Cuban Grilled Pork reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 3rd October 2012)

Moist and very flavorful! We used this recipe to cook a pork loin roast on the charcoal grill. The meat is marinaded with a citrus-garlic mix. My husband...
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Olive Oil Bread reviewed by JamieK

From: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 3rd October 2012)

Weeknight Chicken Cacciatore reviewed by GigiS

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 4th October 2012)

Delicious! I used regular mushrooms as portobellos were spendy for a weeknight meal. I used 6 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 pounds of button...
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Goat Cheese Souffle with Thyme reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)

The side bar to this recipe starts, "Of all souffles, this is my favorite." This may be my favorite, also. It has a great tangy, goat cheese flavor that...
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Corn and Mushroom Ragout with Sage and Roasted Garlic reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 13th October 2012)

Truly exquisite flavor, gorgeous to look at, all around fantastic. I used very fresh shiitakes and corn from the cob. This recipe employs a somewhat fussy...
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Salty Sesame and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 6th October 2012)

Winter 2013 update: This is now our favorite chocolate chip cookie. I just have to accept that cookies have a lot of butter. the soy sauce gives these...
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Garlic-Basil Shrimp reviewed by southerncooker

From: So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week (reviewed 7th October 2012)

Daughter and I loved this one but hubby though just ok. We loved that it was served over orzo. This is very quick to make. Peeling the shrimp was the most...
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Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes reviewed by Zosia

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 12th October 2012)

This is an excellent method of preparing broccoli rabe that ensures a bright green, tender-crisp vegetable that retains just enough of its bitterness to...
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Oven Fries reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 12th October 2012)

This technique is brilliant! How simple to start the fries on a truly hot pan in a truly hot oven--but what a difference it makes. Instead of a whole...
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Macaroni with Tomato Sauce and Goat Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 16th October 2012)

Surprisingly light and flavorful! We used some of our last garden tomatoes to prepare the sauce. Blanched to remove the peels instead of running through...
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Sweet and Pungent Apple and Cabbage Slaw reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 16th October 2012)

Amazing! Crunchy, great depth of flavor, and a perfect slaw dressing! I was really nervous about this recipe - it includes 6 radishes, as well as celery,...
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Pumpkin Pie Pancakes with Apple Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You (reviewed 16th October 2012)

These were wonderful. They are loaded with all the flavors of pumpkin pie and scream fall is here. The apple butter was easy to make using unsweetened...
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Sloppy Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray Show (reviewed 16th October 2012)

I made these for my daughter and I. We loved them.. Turkey sloppy Joes over baked sweet potatoes with toppings of chopped pickle, green onions and cheddar...
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Pesto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking as a Meditation (reviewed 16th October 2012)

I needed to use up the last of my basil so I decided to make this pesto. I didn't have quiet enough pine nuts so I added a few almonds and walnuts to make...
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Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Pesto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking as a Meditation (reviewed 16th October 2012)

These were easy to cook but a bit hard to get rolled up. This may have been my fault. I did pound the breasts before spreading on the pesto. I didn't have...
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Winter Squash Gratin reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 16th October 2012)

This is delicious--but I don't know whether to categorize it as a side or an entree or a breakfast/brunch dish. It's a cross between a souffle and a frittata,...
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Huevos Motulenos reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 16th October 2012)

This is Huevos Rancheros with a layer of black beans between the corn tortilla and the egg. It brings back great memories of being in Cancun 25 years ago...
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Basic Bulgur reviewed by snoopy

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 17th October 2012)

This uses the glass casserole technique. I was very happy with the result. The bulgar came out fluffy and well-cooked but still chewy. I added some...
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Alabama Muffin Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th October 2012)

This recipe is a keeper for me. Rarely do I make a recipe that hubby, son, and I all love, but this was one. None of us usually care for biscuits with...
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Curried Cauliflower Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 17th October 2012)

This soup is so good that it's converted two determined cauliflower haters (not me--I love the stuff). Depending on one's taste, it can be made spicier...
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Bruschetta with White Bean Puree reviewed by kateq

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 17th October 2012)

I think of this as white hummus. I add salt but otherwise follow the recipe (if you use canned beans, you may not need the salt). It's a great blank...
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Burnt Aubergine and Pomegranate Molasses reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th October 2012)

This was really delicious! The burnt aubergine was the key ingredient, don't omit or substitute it, even if burning the aubergine seems tiresome! I also...
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Spicy Braised Sweet Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 20th October 2012)

My son and I recently visited a local farm and purchased a bushel and a half of sweet potatoes at a very good price. Even after sharing some with my MIL,...
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Rainbow Chard with Garlic and Ginger reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 20th October 2012)

This is an excellent way to prepare chard, not only because the Asian flavourings complement the vegetable so well, but because the cooking method addresses...
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Bloody Mary Mussels / Bloody Mary Mosselen reviewed by friederike

From: AH (reviewed 20th October 2012)

Excellent, excellent! Of course I've already confessed earlier that I haven't yet come across a mussel recipe that wasn't pleasant, but this was really...
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swedish ginger cookies reviewed by kerrlm

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st October 2012)

Never thought I would use bacon fat as an ingredient, but these cookies are terrific. I rolled the dough in two logs, chilled, cut thin slices. worked...
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Strawberry Purée and Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 21st October 2012)

This delicious purée/sauce really captures the essence of the summer fruit more so than any other recipe I’ve tried. The method is a little more complicated...
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