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Salted Caramel Brownies reviewed by Catbatty

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 15th February 2013)

These unreal, fantastic bars have caused quite a hub-bub at our local library. A friend of a librarian made and sent to the library. Staff and some patrons...
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Patti's Holiday Chocolate Delights reviewed by Catbatty

From: EatingWell (reviewed 15th February 2013)

Fudgy, brownielike and decadent. Eating Well's Managing Editor, Wendy Ruopp, shares her friend's recipe for these fantastic cookies: "Christmas isn't Christmas...
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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary reviewed by Catbatty

From: Forever Summer (Style Network's) (reviewed 16th February 2013)

This was demonstrated on Oprah long ago. I use 2 bone-in, skin-on breasts...and I loved it!! It is the EASIEST recipe!!! I've since made it several times....
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Herbed Mushrooms with Bacon reviewed by Catbatty

From: The Sparkpeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight (reviewed 16th February 2013)

LOVED! Very simple. Great taste. The lemon and the Parmesan *make* the dish. Otherwise, would be a simple stir-fry of sliced mushrooms and a bit of chopped...
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Maine Clam Chowder reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Saltwater Seasonings: Good Food from Coastal Maine (reviewed 16th February 2013)

I make this exact recipe except i use chopped clams. i also add a little sherry.
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Extra Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 17th February 2013)

Now THIS is coffee cake!! This cake is enormous - truly fit for a crowd. It's baked in a 9x13 pan and rises all the way to the top. Coffee cake for...
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Rice and Lentil Pilaf reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

The Arborio rice is superb in this dish. For the lentils, I only had miniature green lentils and they worked well in this recipe. The topping of fresh...
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Sesame and Cumin Bread Rings reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

This bread is very quick to make as it only rises after shaping. My dough was so sticky that I did use flour to shape the rings even though the directions...
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Little Herbed Meatballs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

These flavorful meatballs made with ground lamb were amazing. I could only find ground lamb in a one pound package, so I increased all the other ingredients...
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Potage Crème de Normande / Norman Cream of Fish Soup reviewed by friederike

From: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

I really wasn't sure what to expect of this soup. I was afraid that it would be expensive, and it couldn't imagine what it would be tastewise. It turned...
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Radishes in Chile Oil Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 19th February 2013)

These are amazing. I could hardly stop eating them. Hubby loves Korean food. The first thing he said was “This has sesame oil in it, and it’s great.”...
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White Chocolate Pudding with Blackberry Curd reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 21st February 2013)

Lovely dessert, elegant in both appearance and flavour. The delicious pudding is silky and creamy and not overly sweet and the tart berry curd is the...
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mini Italian pub burgers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

These juicy and delicious hamburgers are far from my typical food, but I have to admit it was really enjoyable. First, there is no mistaking that these...
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Blueberry Cornmeal Loaf Cake reviewed by kateq

From: About.com food (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

This very simple and easy to put together quick bread is just lovely. It has a great crumb, is pretty to look at and tastes great. I skipped the cinnamon...
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Layered Crespelle with Tomato, Prosciutto, and Cheese reviewed by Zosia

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 23rd February 2013)

A savoury crêpe cake that tastes like pizza…who wouldn’t love it! Crespelle/crêpes are stacked with a thin layer of tomato sauce and a sprinkling...
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Maple Pecan Madeleines reviewed by Zosia

From: We Love Madeleines (reviewed 23rd February 2013)

Perfect little bites of sweet and nutty sponge cake. I included the optional maple extract for added maple oomph. They baked up with a respectable hump...
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Cocoa Almond Granola reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 24th February 2013)

You can eat this by the handful! I've been looking for a good chocolate granola for a while now. This may just be it. A nice mix of oats, almonds, coconut,...
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Olive and Caper Tapenade reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)

Complex flavor and an unusual look with flecks of green, this recipe is truly a keeper. I'm not a huge fan of olives, and as a result, most tapenades...
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Baked Potato Crisps with The Works reviewed by ginger

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)

This is our new go to snacky dinner...my boys love it with milk shakes!!! All the ingredients are typically in the pantry and not the worst dinner in my...
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Potato Frittata with Feta and Scallions reviewed by ginger

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2013)

Everyone loves this as well...and my boys call it pizza...another great easy to pull out of the pantry meal! We have only had it with turkey bacon, and...
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Bulgur Wheat and Walnut Pilaf reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Another excellent pilaf recipe from this book. The cooking time was perfect for the medium grain bulgur I used. The finished dish was a hearty mix of nutty...
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Baklava with Mixed Nuts and Mahlepi Syrup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Fantastic version of the traditional Greek treat characterized by myriad honeyed layers of crisp pastry and lightly spiced almonds and walnuts. I used...
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Avgolemono Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Lovely light and lemony sauce that’s a great complement to heavier fare. The sauce is very quick and easy to make and starts with hot stock to which...
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Triple Vanilla Pound Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 25th February 2013)

I never get tired of vanilla pound cake, not just its flavour, but its versatility. This one is fabulous but uses only egg whites, which is not so convenient,...
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Yogurt Cake with Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This simple cake is simply delicious. The cake itself is straight forward - creamed butter and sugar, four eggs (separated), 1C yogurt, flour, baking...
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Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This Ouzo-Lemon syrup is intended for the top of this yogurt cake. It is prepared by mixing Ouzo, lemon juice, water, sugar, and lemon zest. Just as...
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Almost-Like-a-Bakery Traditional Hamantaschen reviewed by Zosia

From: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

Delicious crisp, golden cookies that hold a filling of your choice. The cookie has a neutral flavour that allows the filling to shine. I found the amount...
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Cabbage Mallun reviewed by Sovay

From: South East Asian Food (Penguin handbook) (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This sounded like a bad idea (shredded cabbage, onion and chilli cooked in a covered pan over a high heat with NO oil and NO liquid) but it worked well...
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Chai reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 27th February 2013)

I enjoy a cup of chai tea from time to time but have never attempted to make it before – this recipe seemed easy enough and I had all of the ingredients...
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Rice Pudding reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th February 2013)

Excellent creamy rice pudding that turned a rich brown color from the raisins and the vanilla extract. I used the Arborio rice as recommended. Not having...
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Almond Macaroons reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 28th February 2013)

These crispy, intensely almond flavored macaroons had the perfect contrasting creamy interior. I chose this recipe to use up some of those egg whites left...
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Grapefruit Olive Oil Pound Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2013)

An uncomplicated recipe that produces an amazing product. The cake itself has grapefruit zest, but additional grapefruit is supplied through a syrup applied...
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Chimayó Chile Popcorn reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2013)

Popcorn as a starter? Why not…..that’s how Rebar restaurant serves it. It takes only minutes to make: melted butter is combined with minced garlic,...
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Stuffed Grape Leaf Dolmades reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2013)

Another great use of Arborio rice. I liked that the filling consisted of uncooked rice, meat, onions, dried fruit etc. It mixed up quickly, but such a...
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Leek and Mushroom Pie with Skin-On Mash reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 1st March 2013)

Mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy – the ultimate comfort food. In this recipe, the roughly mashed potatoes are baked atop the leeks and mushrooms in...
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Marmalade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 1st March 2013)

Well, the marmalade lovers in the family weren’t disappointed but I wouldn’t recommend this recipe to those who aren’t. The ice cream is creamy and...
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Fried Garlic Topping reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

The caramelized crispy bits were easy to make, you just need to watch the carefully so they do not burn over the high heat. I sliced them, and if you make...
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Spinach Pilaf reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

This very easy and very healthy pilaf is wonderful! I followed the recipe exactly, using arborio rice and roma tomatoes (the only decent tomatoes available...
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Grilled Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

I found a great deal on a skirt steak and lucked upon this recipe when trying to figure out what I wanted to make with it. We loved the flavor of this...
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boeuf a la mode(aka great pot roast) reviewed by Anncon

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

This is a good make ahead comfort food dish for company. You marinate it overnight, cook it the next day for several hours and then you can cool it down...
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Stuffed Grape Leaf Dolmades reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

Wonderful flavor and boy did this ever make my kitchen smell terrific. This was my first time stuffing grape leaves. The filling comes together quickly...
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Avgolemono Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

Hard to add much to the previous reviews. This sauce is amazing. Light and lemony, and easy to prepare. I served this with the stuffed grape leaves....
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Gingerbread Man reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

An amazingly flavorful drink - it would be perfect around Christmas. Molasses is diluted, mixed with egg white, rum, ginger liqueur, and a splash of bitters....
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Miso Maple Sweet Potato Tacos with Coconut Cilantro Sauce reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

Toasted Hazelnut Whole Wheat Scones with Maple Glaze reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

The combination of hazelnut and maple is really delicious, and in this scone, there’s a perfect balance of the two. The scones themselves have a fantastic...
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Roast Leg of Lamb with Mustard Seed Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

I went against her advice and used what I could find, a boneless leg of lamb. I inserted the slivers of garlic. After fighting with my mortar and pestle...
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Little Herbed Meatballs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 4th March 2013)

Light and delicate meatballs with a really big flavor. I prepared these with about 6 oz of ground lamb left over from preparing these dolmades. I scaled...
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Potato Salad with Olives,Capers and Caraway reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2013)

This is a terrific salad. The flavors come together beautifully. The textures are crispy and smooth and soft; the flavors are sharp and mellow. My only...
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Ouzo-Lemon Syrup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2013)

I substituted un-named orange liquor in an orange shaped bottle for the Ouzo. I also chopped the lemon peel by hand, first peeling off thin strips. This...
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Lamb Pie with Almonds, Raisins, Orange, and Mint reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th March 2013)

I used leftover roast lamb, but left out the juices. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly. I was skeptical about scoring the top into 12 pieces,...
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Sticky Caramel Buns reviewed by kcookie

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 7th March 2013)

Delicious buns, the dough takes a few hours to rise and proof but well worth it. The caramel is fantastic on its own. Will make again.
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Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout reviewed by Zosia

From: Rob Feenie's Casual Classics: Everyday Recipes for Family and Friends (reviewed 7th March 2013)

Delicious and very easy too. Simply grilled scallops are served on a bed of vegetables cooked with bacon and dressed with lime that has elements of hot,...
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Bananas Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 7th March 2013)

This rather impressive cake (it’s very tall!) includes 3 of the authors’ favourite elements, bananas, peanut butter and chocolate, and each are well...
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Smoked Ham with Avocado and Butter reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 'wichcraft: Craft a Sandwich into a Meal--And a Meal into a Sandwich (reviewed 8th March 2013)

Super easy and surprisingly delicious. Who knew smoked ham and avocados were such a natural combination? We used a smoked rosemary ham from our local...
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Little Hot After-Dinner Shots reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 8th March 2013)

I made two of these for hubby and me. I was surprised that we both enjoyed them on this cold winter night—neither of us are really hot alcohol drinkers...
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Sichuan-Inspired Pickled Vegetables reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 8th March 2013)

At first glance I didn’t think I’d enjoy these since I don’t care for many savory recipes that call for star anise and cinnamon, but this was an...
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Red Tomato Meat Sauce (Saltsa Kokkino Me Kima) reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 8th March 2013)

A great sauce! I did use all beef and the leanest ground beef available (93%). I also had to make do with non-Greek tomato paste and I substituted Marsala...
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Classic Meat Pastitsio reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 8th March 2013)

I ate this dish many years ago and remembered it as a heavy and not very tasty but very fattening meal. It was full of very thick cream sauce and meat...
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Chick Pea and Sesame Spread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 9th March 2013)

This is a great appetizer. The chickpea tahini combination is hummus - but in this recipe its a bit different. There is very little olive oil (making...
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Wine Grape Pudding reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 9th March 2013)

An unusual flavor popping pudding. I used a high quality organic concord grape juice. My bottle only had four cups of juice so I removed one tablespoon...
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Dahlia Bakery English Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 9th March 2013)

Made with mashed potatoes (peel included) and whole wheat flour, these muffins bake up beautifully crisp on the outside with a holey, chewy crumb. The...
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Grilled Steak, Ratatouille & Saffron Rice reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 10th March 2013)

This recipe is also available at http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/grilled-steak-ratatouille-saffron-rice
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Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 10th March 2013)

I don't know why I hadn't thought to do this before as it's a great idea and these were delicious. I like the idea of scrambling a dozen eggs, frying a...
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Coriander-and-Orange Roasted Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers (reviewed 10th March 2013)

This is a great tasting roast chicken. Loved the hint of heat from the jalapenos in the marindade. I also enjoy the spices and the hint of orange flavor....
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Pudding Cake Lemony and Sweet reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 10th March 2013)

Light and lemony, this soufflé-like cake with its creamy pudding layer was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It took just minutes to blend the ingredients...
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Black Barley Rings reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 10th March 2013)

Least year I learned the hard way to dunk the barley rusks from the Greek festival as I broke my tooth on one. This recipe intrigued me.The dough worked...
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Tomato and Bread Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 10th March 2013)

An amazing and substantial Greek type salad based on broken up barley rings. I wish that the amount of water to sprinkle on the chunks of barley rings...
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Semolina Custard Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2013)

This is the author's favorite dessert and is also a favorite of mine. After the third day of going back for it at a restaurant on Crete for breakfast 37...
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Caramel-Masala Popcorn & Pistachios reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites (reviewed 11th March 2013)

I made this to bring to a party and people just went wild over it! Perhaps I don't have mad caramel-making skills and I need to practice--I didn't quite...
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Tempura Green Beans with Tapenade Dip reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites (reviewed 11th March 2013)

This turned out great and was really easy to make. I did add a little more oil to the tapenade to make it smoother. I never would have thought of pairing...
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Bacon-Chive Bread with Goat Cheese reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites (reviewed 11th March 2013)

Another easy and delicious recipe! I brought this to a church brunch and it disappeared really quickly. I used scallions instead of chives and it worked...
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Luscious Lemon Bars reviewed by pretzel

From: New Cook Book (Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen) (reviewed 11th March 2013)

Yum. We like things on the tart side, so I reduced the sugar to 1 1/3 cups.
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Fresh Gingerbread with Lemon Icing reviewed by Sovay

From: How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 12th March 2013)

This is my default cake-stall contribution - tastes great and really straightforward to make. I have found that although using fresh ginger gives an extra...
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Prawn Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Jane Grigson's Fish Book (reviewed 12th March 2013)

This is a great sauce - rather wasted on the frozen coley fillet I had half of it with. I had the other half with tagliatelli and peas - lightly sauteed...
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Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie (reviewed 14th March 2013)

Perfect way to celebrate Pi Day! I had everything I needed to make this pie in my pantry - even coconut extract! The custard comes together in minutes....
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Blackberry Lemon Thyme Crostatas reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 14th March 2013)

The smell of the lemon-thyme-vanilla bean sugar used to flavour the berries was out of this world, and the taste of the baked pie, the same. I used frozen...
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Havana-Style Black Bean Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th March 2013)

Daughter and I loved this; hubby thought there was a bit too much bell pepper for his taste, though he still liked it. I thought all the flavors in this...
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Beef and Guinness Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th March 2013)

This was delicious. The flavors were fantastic. I’ll definitely be making this one again. I only had one problem with this recipe: even after cooking...
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Pumpkin Pie reviewed by kateq

From: Pies & Tarts (Maida Heatter Classic Library) (reviewed 15th March 2013)

This is very simple and results in an absolutely delicious, perfectly smooth pumpkin filling. I used the heavy cream/milk variation and warmed the cream...
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Apple Pie, USA reviewed by kateq

From: Pies & Tarts (Maida Heatter Classic Library) (reviewed 15th March 2013)

This is a review of the filling only; I used the Cream Cheese Pastry recipe from the Pie and Pastry Bible (which has become my absolute go-to pie/tart...
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Pan-Fried Bananas with Brandy Recipe reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 16th March 2013)

I decided to halve this recipe since it was only hubby and me, but I’m happy I got enough ingredients to make this one again since we both loved it....
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Rice Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 16th March 2013)

edited to raise to a "5" -- this pudding is even better cold - excellent texture and flavor. This creamy rice pudding is relatively quick to put together,...
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Pastry Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers (reviewed 16th March 2013)

I made this delicious, easy dough for the chicken pot pies on page 164. I made a half recipe since I was making a half recipe of the chicken pot pies not...
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Broiled chicken strips reviewed by lisakelsey

From: An Invitation to Indian Cooking (reviewed 16th March 2013)

I've made these chicken strips as appetizers numerous times and they are always a huge hit.
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Guinness Bread with Molasses reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 17th March 2013)

Great bread for St. Patrick's Day and beyond! This recipe is so easy and simple I kept checking to see if I missed a step. The last instruction -- to...
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Beet Tzatziki reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 17th March 2013)

Like Zosia, I think this is fabulous. It is beautiful to look at and tastes wonderful. And the taste does improve--made yesterday, it's even better today....
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Little Herbed Meatballs reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 17th March 2013)

I used extra lean ground beef and the walnut option. I ended up with 48 great little meatballs. Rather than sauteing them in oil, I placed them on a...
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Guinness Bread with Molasses reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Kateq - thank you so much for reviewing this recipe. I had given up making anything special for St. Paddy's day, but after I saw your review, I discovered...
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Roast Garlic Colcannon reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Rachel's Irish Family Food: 120 classic recipes from my home to yours (reviewed 18th March 2013)

I made this with savoy cabbage and it was just perfect. The method of boiling the potatoes worked very well--they came out dry and fluffy. By the time...
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Fluffy lemon pudding reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Rachel's Irish Family Food: 120 classic recipes from my home to yours (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Possibly the best dessert I have ever made. Lemony and sweet, fluffy and creamy: divine.
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Kibbeh with Eggplant and Sumac reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes (reviewed 18th March 2013)

An amazing and impressive main dish, and its preparation was quite the undertaking. This recipe is from Aleppo, Syria, and considered the "cadillac of...
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Portobello Mushrooms with Pearl Barley and Preserved Lemon reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Mushrooms and barley always work well together so it was no surprise that this dish was fantastic. The roasted mushrooms were moist and flavourful and...
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Double Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Very moist, chocolate-y, oil-based cake that relies on cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate for its intense flavour. This wasn’t the easiest cake...
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Fluffy Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Very easy chocolate frosting that comes together in just a few minutes once the chocolate has been melted and cooled. I used 72% bittersweet chocolate...
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Red Lentil-Cauliflower Curry reviewed by owlie

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 20th March 2013)

One of my favorite recipes of all time, and my favorite recipe so far in this cookbook. I use more of all of the spices except the cinnamon. Sometimes...
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Grapefruit Olive Oil Pound Cake reviewed by cadfael

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 20th March 2013)

I made it today for the same reason! I love that site and their cookbooks too. I am trying to make up my mind whether or not to purchase this book. This...
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Basic Buttermilk Quick Bread reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

This recipe is so easy and so flexible. I have had fantastic results making it with Cup4Cup gluten free flour. My most recent variation was to add the...
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Honeyed Grapefruit Yogurt Parfait with Popped Amaranth reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Braised Coconut Spinach & Chickpeas with Lemon reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Excellent, flavorful weeknight meal. Served over basmati rice.
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Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tofu reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

These are so good. Be sure to make all of the components (pickles, tofu, and spread). It's totally worth it.
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