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Anna and Frank's Meatballs reviewed by kateq

From: Rao's Cookbook: Over 100 Years of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 22nd January 2014)

These are such good meatballs. To make them a bit healthier, I skip the olive oil and I roast the balls on a rack on a sheet pan in the oven and then...
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The Most Extraordinary Lemon Cream Tart reviewed by kateq

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 22nd January 2014)

This has become my standard lemon curd/cream. I think it is absolutely marvelous. The first time I made it, it seemed a bit fussy. I came to the recipe...
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Sweet Potato Pancakes with Peach Butter and Spiced Pecans reviewed by jenncc

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 24th January 2014)

Really delicious! Moist but fluffy, and not at all dense. These can be eaten with or without maple syrup (but a little certainly won't hurt;). The spiced...
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Spiced Pecans reviewed by jenncc

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 24th January 2014)

Addictive!
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Chunky Granola Muffin reviewed by resahebler1

From: Mad About Muffins - Among Friends (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Spinach Pie reviewed by resahebler1

From: Southern Living Annual Recipes (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Pecan-Praline French Toast reviewed by resahebler1

From: Southern Living (reviewed 25th January 2014)

This recipe is awesome
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Lemon Coconut Muffin reviewed by resahebler1

From: Mad About Muffins - Among Friends (reviewed 25th January 2014)

My son's favorite muffin recipe.
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Reuben Pigs in Blankets reviewed by resahebler1

From: Food Network Magazine (reviewed 25th January 2014)

They are very messy to make, but really tasty.
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Italian Cream Pancakes reviewed by resahebler1

From: Southern Living (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Cream Cheese Syrup reviewed by resahebler1

From: Southern Living (reviewed 25th January 2014)

Cinnamon Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 26th January 2014)

Great ice cream, as usual. We made a smaller portion, making half a recipe but using 3 egg yolks. Also, we used the 3 cinnamon sticks we still had and...
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Lentil Soup with Ruby Swiss Chard and Lemon reviewed by jenncc

From: Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh and Healthy Mediterranean Favorites (reviewed 26th January 2014)

Great soup - hearty, flavorful and gets even better as it sits. I doubled the garlic and left out the flour.
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Pressure Cooked Carnitas reviewed by kathisms

From: Modernist Cuisine at Home (reviewed 26th January 2014)

Another great (and easy) recipe. Has a very strong smell, though, and not everyone in the house liked the smell. Something I would serve for guests. A...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 26th January 2014)

Great! This is a hearty cookie with a chewy, toothsome texture. The first batch (unchilled dough) came out thin and chewy with crispy edges. As expected,...
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Harissa-Marinated Chicken with Red Grapefruit Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2014)

This recipe is as good as Zosia said. I prepared it with store-bought harissa (my bad, but I had the jar in the fridge), and greek yogurt. So easy to...
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Harissa-Marinated Chicken with Red Grapefruit Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2014)

I made this last September for the IHCC Ottlenghi challenge but forgot to review it here. Yes, it was a hit. The salad was a surprising hit.
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Tuscan Bean and Wheat Berry Soup reviewed by gatherings

From: Patricia Wells' Trattoria (reviewed 27th January 2014)

I used pre cooked white beans that I had on hand, also chicken broth instead of water. Very tasty and hearty with the beans and farro, grated parm on top.
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Broccoli in Spicy Orange Sauce reviewed by gatherings

From: The Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma Cookbook: Simple Solutions for Eating Well (reviewed 27th January 2014)

Nice orange sauce and change up for broccoli, quick and easy.
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Stir-fried chilli pork reviewed by sarahafrost

From: Bill's Everyday Asian (reviewed 29th January 2014)

Great dish, cooks quickly once pre-prep done and has become a family favourite. The trick is not to crowd the wok too much when cooking the pork, so I...
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Almond and Soy Nut Power Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 29th January 2014)

These are excellent! I changed the flavors a bit since I am not a chocolate fan, instead using lemon flavored chips (like chocolate chips, but lemon:),...
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Granola Protein Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 30th January 2014)

As tempted as I was to swap out cherries for blueberries and cashews for walnuts, I did not and stuck to the recipe - and was so glad I did! These are...
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Cornmeal Coconut Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: The New York Times (reviewed 30th January 2014)

Okay--I did make a bunch of changes--but these are delicious. I used all ap flour instead of the whole wheat/ap mix in the recipe. I used brown sugar...
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Red Onion Soup with Cheese Toasts reviewed by kateq

From: The New York Times (reviewed 30th January 2014)

This is a review of the soup only--and what good soup it is! As usual, Jacques Pepin is right-- water instead of stock or broth is perfect. I used a...
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Squash Soup reviewed by kathisms

From: Modernist Cuisine at Home (reviewed 1st February 2014)

Ridiculously good soup. Easily my favorite out of the five I've tried so far from the book. Note: I made a few changes to the recipe (only because didn't...
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Herbfarm Vinaigrette reviewed by jenncc

From: The Herbfarm Cookbook (reviewed 1st February 2014)

Great Balsamic Vinaigrette! I like that it isn't a "straight" vinaigrette, in that it is red wine and balsamic combo to the usual olive oil ratio. I added...
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Football Cheese Ball reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 1st February 2014)

My family and I loved this football cheese ball. My son is a big fan of cheese balls, and I think this just might be his new favorite (bacon, cheese, and...
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Spicy Fried Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 1st February 2014)

We loved this one. It did have a nice kick from the cayenne pepper. It was crispy on the outside and moist inside. Daughter, son and I dipped them in ranch...
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Easy cashew chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: Melissa's Bargains (reviewed 2nd February 2014)

I was a bit unsure while I was making this how well it would turn out as I used a bit too much flour and the sauce seemed rather thin when poured over...
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Two-Meals-In-One Beef Burritos reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 5th February 2014)

This was excellent. I couldn't find a 4 to 5 pound chuck roast so I bought two smaller ones to add to a little over 5 pounds. We loved the burritos and...
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Barbecue Beef Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 5th February 2014)

This is the second meal from Two meals in one beef burritos on page 122. I used some Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce that I added to the left over shredded...
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 7th February 2014)

Delicious, chewy, moist cookie! Every bit as good as my usual non-vegan recipe. I did not have quick cooking oats but instead used Bob's Red Mill Extra...
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Pork Ragu reviewed by foodiewife

From: Pressure Cooker Perfection (reviewed 7th February 2014)

This is the first recipe I've made from this cookbook. Oh, how I loved this recipe! I'm such a big fan of braised meats. I appreciate turning less expensive...
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Tahini and Feta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooks Illustrated (reviewed 7th February 2014)

Delicious, flavorful, and beautiful. Never has squash disappeared so quickly at my house. I think that one could use less butter in the initial stage...
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Charlie Bird's Farro Salad reviewed by lkloda

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 7th February 2014)

Beet and Fennel Soup with Kefir reviewed by kateq

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 9th February 2014)

This soup is not only delicious, but it is quite extraordinarily beautiful. This was made without the kefir, but I did drizzle a bit of yogurt over the...
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Pear-filled cowboy coffee cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: food52 (reviewed 9th February 2014)

This coffee cake is great! The major mixing steps are in the food processor (though could be made by cutting in the butter), and its a good way to use...
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Quiche for One reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th February 2014)

I doubled the recipe with plans to make one quiche each for my husband, daughter, and me, and sure enough, the doubled recipe perfectly filled three 4-inch...
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa with Chipotle and Roasted Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: Truly Mexican: Essential Recipes and Techniques for Authentic Mexican Cooking (reviewed 11th February 2014)

This was smoky, spicy, tangy and delicious! Halved the recipe to make just enough for a fajita dinner. After taking the toasted chilies off the skillet...
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Strawberries with Maple Cream Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Dine and Dish (reviewed 12th February 2014)

Simple, elegant dessert. Next time I may add some sugared almond slices or sweet and spicy pecans.
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Spicy Citrus-Glazed Turkey Tenderloins reviewed by BethNH

From: The Best Simple Recipes (reviewed 12th February 2014)

Filled with amazing flavors! This is a super simple weeknight dinner that tastes like you've spent a ton of time cooking. Turkey tenderloins are browned...
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Brown Sugar Bundt Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 12th February 2014)

Yum! This is a moist, tender cake with chunks of pear and sweet little morsels of prune. Honestly I hesitated on the prunes, not that I don't like them,...
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Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux reviewed by jenncc

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th February 2014)

Moist flavorful chicken with crispy skin and the special added bonus bread! This was terrific and is now my go to recipe. Let it rest as Dorie suggests...
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Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise) reviewed by jenncc

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 13th February 2014)

Finally got over my raw egg anxiety and whipped (and whipped and whipped) this up. I opted for the 5 or maybe 6 (?) cloves of garlic and an extra squirt...
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Chocolate Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 15th February 2014)

Really good and really easy. I had a yield of 16 generous-size biscotti. I found the baking times to be a bit long, but that's easy to adjust.
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Buttery Hazelnut Fig Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 15th February 2014)

These are truly delicious. They live up to hype--they are really buttery and crunchy but not hard. I do substitute walnuts for the hazelnuts and it's...
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Chocolate Coconut Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free) reviewed by kateq

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 15th February 2014)

I love these! They are so good that they cross over from the gluten-free world. They are beautifully moist. I make them in little brioche tins and they...
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Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Wild Boar Shoulder reviewed by kateq

From: Brix (reviewed 17th February 2014)

My first time cooking boar and what a great success! This was a piece of meat we ordered from D"Artagnan when they had an e-mail special--a discount and...
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Not Your Mama's Green Bean Casserole reviewed by Michelle

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

Also known as "Best Ever Green Bean Casserole" and that it is. My mother and kids love this so much that I now catch hell if I don't make it at Thanksgiving....
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Traditional Kim Chi Recipe reviewed by Michelle

From: Dr. Ben Kim (reviewed 18th February 2014)

My husband is a huge fan of kim chi but, this recipe is his absolute favorite. It 100% good for you too. I wouldn't change a thing. Warning, it's a bit...
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Sweet Potato Cake reviewed by kathisms

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

This cake should win awards. Actually, it has. The recipe is legendary at my office and I suggested a friend make it for her office bake-off. She won!...
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Scotch Whiskey Cake reviewed by kathisms

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

Another winner! The cake is almost like a fruit cake, but it's received so much better. It was rich, not overpowering with the whiskey, and made a great...
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Dilled Pot Roast reviewed by alainestina

From: Crockery Cookery: 262 Tested Slow-cooker Recipes (reviewed 18th February 2014)

I serve this with dumplings which I make in the slow cooker after meat has been removed. Once you remove dumplings, sauce/gravy should be the right consistency.
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Beet Tzatziki reviewed by friederike

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2014)

Brilliant recipe! It tastes very nice and makes a cheerful dish. It works really well with chicken, we served it with baked chicken, sweet potatoes and...
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Chicken Tikka with Lentil, Spinach & Naan Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

Last Word in Nutmeg Muffins reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Breakfast Book (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

In the book it refers to these as "The last word in Nutmeg Muffins" and boy is that an apt description. I make these muffins over and over and over again....
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Chicken Divan reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

My husband, who is not a foodie in any sense at all and could care less about food in general, refers to this as "Chicken Divine". It is that good. This...
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Cranberry Coffee Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 23rd February 2014)

I knew this was going to be awesome when I sampled some of the batter. It's on the sweet side, so be advised. I may bump up the amount of cranberries...
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Lombarda Rellena (Stuffed Red Cabbage) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Foods and Wines of Spain (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Superb flavor and beautiful presentation. I love the look of the red cabbage, and the flavor of apple with sausage and rice was bright and excellent....
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Stir-Fried Ginger Broccoli reviewed by kateq

From: Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastery, with Authentic Recipes and Stories (reviewed 24th February 2014)

This dish is perfect. We blanched the broccoli florets briefly and then drained them in a colander as directed. We made the ginger juice and mixed it...
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Wok Seared Vegetables reviewed by kateq

From: Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastery, with Authentic Recipes and Stories (reviewed 24th February 2014)

Another perfect recipe. Ms. Young's instructions are so precise and clear that it's impossible not to have a good result. In this case, we skipped the...
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Lemon Curd reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Martha Stewart Living Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 24th February 2014)

I love this stuff and could eat it everyday. It is sooooo delicious on toast. This is an awesome recipe, so just follow the recipe and it will all come...
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Crybaby Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: dori sanders country cooking (reviewed 26th February 2014)

These cookies deserve 5 stars just for the name. But, happily, they are really good. Because I like my cookies spicy, I do up the quantities of the cloves...
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Aromatic Coconut Rice reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 27th February 2014)

My, this is good. I had to restrain myself not to eat huge helpings straight from the pot while the shrimp curry to go with it cooked. I used ghee and...
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Macadamia Ginger Crunch Drops reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 28th February 2014)

Super moist and gingery. I may decrease the sugar just a bit (maybe 1/4 cup) next time. Also I found 1 generous cup of macadamia nuts to be plenty - there...
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Gratin Dauphinois reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

I have made several potato gratins using various recipes, but this is hands down the BEST potato gratin recipe I have ever used. The garlicky flavor is...
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Lemon Pound Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this cake!!!!!!! It is easy to make and people love it. The lemon flavor is so intense. I used my Kugelhopf pan as the recipe suggested...
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Lemon Semolina Cake reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 1st March 2014)

This cake tasted excellent to me. However, my husband thought the semolina created a sandy texture that slightly bothered him. This cake was supposed...
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Carrots Vichy reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

These are part of my regular rotation. There's not much to say here, I mean it's a pretty basic recipe, but oh, so good. I'm only cooking for two so...
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Creamed Spinach reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

I had never made creamed spinach until I tried this recipe out in order to use up some spinach before it went bad, and I'm so glad I did. It was super...
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Tomato Chutney reviewed by MangoStine

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

I made this chutney soon after reading AJ12754's review, and I'm so glad I did because it is delicious! I have been putting it on, or in, everything....
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Sweet Chili Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Steamy Kitchen (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Very tasty! I roasted the brussels sprouts about 10 minutes extra to get them nice and crisp. Threw in the loose leaves the last 10 minutes along with...
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Suppions aux Legumes reviewed by Sovay

From: The Cuisine of the Sun : Classical French Cooking from Nice & Provence (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

aka Squid with Vegetables - the vegetables in question being onion, red pepper and mushrooms. My squid were quite large so I gave them an extra 10 minutes...
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Penne with Chilli, Tomato and Mushroom Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: Rose Elliot's Vegetarian Meals in Minutes (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

I enjoyed this combination of flavours. Rose Elliot says you could omit the chilli and/or the cream but I think it definitely benefits from both. It's...
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Carrot and Orange Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: Fine English Cookery (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Light and delicious - a great first course. My book is a 1970s copy in which Michael Smith evidently harked back to older English cookery books which...
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Tamarind Duck Curry reviewed by Sovay

From: I [Symbol of a Heart] Curry: The Best Indian Curries You'll Ever Cook (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

Divine - I'd cook this once a week for ever if free-range duck weren't so expensive. I took the duck skin off at the outset as I planned to eat the dish...
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Home-Style Mushroom Barley Soup reviewed by Sovay

From: U.S.A. Cookbook (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

A really nice homely recipe - though I thought the amount of stock was going to be a bit much until I remembered that the US pint is 16 fl oz, not 20 as...
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Chicken with Leeks and Lemon reviewed by Sovay

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 2nd March 2014)

|I love the texture of slow-braised leeks so have been planning to try this for a while, and liked it as much as I expected to. White wine could probably...
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Homemade Pita Bread reviewed by kateq

From: The New York Times (reviewed 4th March 2014)

This is so easy and the results are fabulous. These are the best pita I've ever eaten. The instructions are clear and precise. I would only add that...
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Whole-Wheat Country Loaf reviewed by friederike

From: Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation (reviewed 7th March 2014)

When in the last days of December, DH announced that his New Year's resolution was to learn how to bake bread, specifically sourdough bread, I thought...
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Tomato Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: All Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2014)

It had snowed here and I wanted something warm to eat. I was looking for a tomato soup recipe since I had some crushed tomatoes. I didn't have any milk...
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Trail Mix Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2014)

My family loved these. It makes quiet lot of cookies but that wasn't a problem here. I took some to work, gave my daughter a dozen and we ate the rest....
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Asian Pork Noodle Bowl reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Paula Deen (reviewed 7th March 2014)

I loved this one but son said he'd rather had green beans instead of asparagus but I love asparagus. Filled with loads of flavor and very filling. Also...
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Black Pepper Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen (reviewed 8th March 2014)

I really enjoyed these biscuits and hubby liked them too. They were very fluffy from the cream cheese and butter and we loved the kick the pepper gave...
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Upside-Down Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Lodge Cast Iron Nation: Great American Cooking from Coast to Coast (reviewed 8th March 2014)

This was a very good meatloaf. I almost omitted the 1/4 tsp. of ground ginger since I wasn't quiet sure I'd like that but you couldn't tell it was there....
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Garlic Roasted Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 8th March 2014)

Great way to make lovely and tasty garlic roasted potatoes. I didn't have parsley so I just omitted that although I'd use it if I had it. These were still...
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Cotes de Porc a l'Auvergnate reviewed by Sovay

From: The Flavour of France in Recipes and Pictures (reviewed 8th March 2014)

Delicious, but not exactly the healthy option - pork chops with creamed cabbage, topped with cheese. No specific type of cream was recommended so I used...
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Madras Pepper Lamb reviewed by Sovay

From: Anjum's New Indian (reviewed 8th March 2014)

Simple but very good. It took a lot longer than the suggested 25-30 minutes for my lamb to become tender, but then I had opted for the cheapest bargain...
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Louro's Roasted Heirloom Carrot Salad with Miso Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 9th March 2014)

More of a side than a salad, this easy recipe is sure to please. I used regular old carrots, but it would be more beautiful with multi-colored ones. ...
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Clementine and Almond Syrup Cake reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 9th March 2014)

As usual with Ottolenghi, a very reliable recipe that turned out a really nice cake. I used 2 oranges instead of 4 clementines and had forgotten to measure...
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Chocolate Chiffon Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Baking Bites (reviewed 15th March 2014)

Chocolate crumb crust, made from chocolate wafer cookies, sugar, salt, and butter was superb. The filling - made in the usual way with custard poured...
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Scallion Cheddar Scones reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 16th March 2014)

I've made this basic recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The recipe calls for sour cream but I've used yogurt, buttermilk--even leftover...
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Brownie Cookies reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Crazy About Cookies: 300 Scrumptious Recipes for Every Occasion & Craving (reviewed 16th March 2014)

Made them plain (with no nuts or other add-ins) and served with sweetened mascarpone. They were a hit!
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Nathalie Dupree's Biscuit Panzanella Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen (reviewed 16th March 2014)

I used some of my leftover Black Pepper Biscuits (p. 21) to make this salad and it was so delicious. I've had Panzanella salad before and loved it but...
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Mandorle Pelate (Blanched Almonds) reviewed by kateq

From: Southern Italian Desserts: Rediscovering the Sweet Traditions of Calabria, Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, and Sicily (reviewed 17th March 2014)

Who would have thought it! It really is easy (though a bit boring) to remove the almond skins. Just as the recipe says, the almonds pop right out of...
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Pasta di Mandorle (Sweet Almond Paste) reviewed by kateq

From: Southern Italian Desserts: Rediscovering the Sweet Traditions of Calabria, Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, and Sicily (reviewed 17th March 2014)

I was very unhappy with the cost and the quality of the almond paste available for sale. Whole almonds however are available at a reasonable cost. I...
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The Very Best Brownies reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 21st March 2014)

Seriously. The. Very. Best. Brownies. So good with the perfect texture. I used Cup4Cup gluten free flour with great results. The added step of browning...
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Fruit Swirl Coffeecake reviewed by tignor

From: The Brand Name Book of Baking (reviewed 22nd March 2014)

Holy Moly this was DELICIOUS! Very rarely do recipes look like the picture and this one did. The only differences I did was I only had 3/4 confectioner's...
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Creamy Mushroom Sauce reviewed by foodiewife

From: Pressure Cooker Perfection (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

Hands down, this is one of my favorite recipes that I've made from this book. It's a meatless dinner, but totally vegetarian because of the chicken broth. The...
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Best Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 23rd March 2014)

What fun these cookies are to make. It's like a mix and match, choose your favorites recipe. My family and co-workers loved my version of best oatmeal...
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