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Tomato, Olive and Chickpea Quesadillas with Dill Yogurt Dip reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 30th September 2014)

These quesadillas are so good, and such a nice change from your standard cheese quesadillas. The tomatoes, chickpeas, onions, and olives all taste delicious...
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Golden Hominy and Beef Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 1st October 2014)

I decided to try this stew since both hubby and son love hominy and I like it too. Success with a capital S. This was delicious and we all loved it. So...
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Warm Vanilla-Almond Milk reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1994 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

A very tasty, satisfying warm drink. Good if you're serving hot chocolate and have some people who don't do chocolate. I cut the honey back to 2tbl for...
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Oatmeal Pancakes reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good. A favorite breakfast-for-dinner.
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Cranberry-Orange Relish reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 1986 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good relish
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Pumpkin Mousse reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 1986 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Like a light pumpkin pie, good.
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Sausage and Hominy Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 3rd October 2014)

We really enjoyed this stew. I didn't add the cilantro since hubby and son don't care for it, but I did add some to my bowl. Instead of the baby carrots...
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the crispy egg reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th October 2014)

More a technique than a recipe, but an excellent technique. Why didn't I think of this before? Because I'm too chicken to heat an empty pan on high heat....
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Cucumber-Apple Kimchi reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites: 100 Recipes That Are Fast, Fresh, and Simple Enough for Tonight's Supper (reviewed 6th October 2014)

Delicious! This kimchi was unusual in using fruit and cucumbers -- no cabbage! I don't know if you can really call it kimchi, though, if it doesn't ferment....
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Carrot-Giner Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites: 100 Recipes That Are Fast, Fresh, and Simple Enough for Tonight's Supper (reviewed 6th October 2014)

This is an unusual looking dressing - mostly shredded cabbage. But it packs an unexpected ginger punch, and has two of my favorite ingredients - miso...
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Shrimp and Spinach Dumplings reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites: 100 Recipes That Are Fast, Fresh, and Simple Enough for Tonight's Supper (reviewed 6th October 2014)

Impressive - and worth repeating. Served with Andrew's Secret Sauce. Exxcellent texture, and not greasy as they were cooked in chicken broth.
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Sweet Potato and Appel Kugel reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 6th October 2014)

This is a delicious kugel recipe and a perfect gluten-free replacement for the classic noodle kugel. I used jewel yams, and the recipe came out perfect....
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Bagels reviewed by kateq

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 7th October 2014)

Great bagels! As a former New Yorker who grew up eating freshly baked bagels, I was delighted with the results from this recipe. A bit of work but well...
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Sweet potato & chicken curry reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 8th October 2014)

This was hearty and delicious and is good for an autumn/winter night. I like that this is healthy and also reheated well for lunch the next day. I used...
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Rhubarb Lemon Balm Tea Bread reviewed by kaye16

From: Kitchen Herbs: The Art and Enjoyment of Growing Herbs and Cooking With Them (reviewed 9th October 2014)

A really pretty and tasty quick bread.
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Baked Eggs on a Bed of Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 10th October 2014)

Delicious - garden fresh cherry tomatoes, halved and roasted, then add some basil, garlic, cheese, and plop in a couple eggs. Served over whole-grain...
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My Best Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

These cookies have everything I like in a chocolate chip cookie. The cookie matrix is soft in the middle and crunchy on the edge, it has good notes of...
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Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 12th October 2014)

You'd never know this is a healthier helping recipe as it's loaded with delicious flavors. This bread is jam packed with deliciousness - crushed pineapple,...
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Apple Cabbage Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 12th October 2014)

This is another recipe that shouts FALL is here. It was so good with the BBQ mac and cheese on page 66. The recipe is one of Christy Jordan's Southern...
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Barbecue Macaroni and Cheese Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 12th October 2014)

While I'm sure this could be served as a side it has everything in it to become a main course. I served it with the Apple Cabbage Slaw from page23 and...
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious Simple ingredients, elegant dishes. (reviewed 12th October 2014)

My daughter made these to take to a party where she works and had some leftovers which she brought to me. They were absolutely amazing with the homemade...
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Apple-Spice Bundt Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 13th October 2014)

I'm loving cooking from this issue of Taste of the South magazine everything speaks to me in the language of Fall, my favorite season to get in the kitchen....
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Roasted Pork and White Bean Pot Pies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 13th October 2014)

Even though hubby didn't like this that well I'm still giving it a 5 because to it was fabulous and daughter enjoyed it too. I was suprised that hubby...
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Collard - Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 13th October 2014)

I made this knowing my daughter and I would be the only ones eating it. It was a delicious accompaniment to the Roasted Pork and Bean Pot Pies. Red leaf...
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Brown Sugar Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 13th October 2014)

This was so good on the Apple Spice Bundt Cake from the same page. Bet it would be a good glaze on other fall desserts as well.
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Super Thick and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Housemoms (reviewed 13th October 2014)

This blue cheese dressing is amazing. My daughter made this to go on the Buffalo Chicken meat balls. It was great one them but would also be delicious...
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Breton tuna and bean gratin reviewed by bunyip

From: Grains (reviewed 16th October 2014)

Why is this dish described as Breton? Who knows. But it is a wonderful no fuss substitute for macaroni cheese. I mean, tinned tuna in a sauce of pureed...
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Pumpkin Muffins reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 18th October 2014)

I prepared this recipe as it was written, and loved the result! The muffins were moist, the raisins were just little nuggets of sweetness (not overpowering),...
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 18th October 2014)

These muffins are wonderfully lemony, they have a crunchy exterior, and a tender crumb. I substituted greek yogurt for the sour cream. The yogurt created...
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Brrrrr-ownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 18th October 2014)

With more chocolate than flour, these are some really rich brownies. In addition to 2 types of chocolate and butter, at the end, you fold in 6 oz of cut...
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Pumpkin-Spiced Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 20th October 2014)

This are oh so delicious. Everything you want in a fall cupcake - moist, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, sweet and yummy!
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Kale and Wild Rice Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 20th October 2014)

When my daughter looked at my newest issue of Taste of the South Magazine she inserted a book mark at this dish. She adores kale in any way. Since hubby...
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Potato Leek Soup reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Gale Gand's Lunch! (reviewed 20th October 2014)

this soup has a really wonderful flavor and silky texture. I only used half the amount of cream and it was heavenly.
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Braised Ligurian Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st October 2014)

I made a half-ish recipe with 8 chicken thighs. Easy and very good. Delicious sauce.
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Fruited Sourdough Sandwich Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 22nd October 2014)

Moist tender crumb with a bit of sweet from the dried fruit and tang from the sourdough. As promised this loaf makes an EXCELLENT grill cheese sandwich!...
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

My daughter has recently been obsessed with thoughts of mashed potatoes, and it was her #1 request for her 16th birthday dinner. I took this as an opportunity...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by kateq

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

Really good cookies. A lovely texture, a bit crusty on the outside and tender and chewy on the inside. I creamed the butter and peanut butter and sugars...
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Stripey Chocolate Peanut Butter Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

I love the way this looks!! It's very easy, very delicious and so cool looking! One caveat: there really is too much batter for one loaf pan, but it's...
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Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

I LOVE this recipe. Before I found this recipe, I thought pozole was an all-day affair, resulting in a soup that was rich and delicious, but full of fat....
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BSK Breakfast Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 24th October 2014)

I'm really loving this book and couldn't decide which recipe to try first since I think I'd love making and eating most of them. Since I had everything...
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Apple Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 25th October 2014)

I loved this simple cake! Halved this recipe and put it in a glass lasagna pan. It came out quite under done even after adding 10 minutes to the cooking...
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Frito Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 25th October 2014)

Ranch Style Beans! Fritos! This is a delicious Texas tribute!
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Corn Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: California Rancho Cooking: Mexican and Californian Recipes (reviewed 25th October 2014)

These are the best corn tortillas I have ever made! Not quite traditional (at least not how I learned to make them) but pliable, and delicious. They also...
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Caramelized Banana Pudding reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

When I was first looking through the book I asked hubby if he'd try this since he loves banana pudding. At first he said only if I'd make my regular BP...
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Creole Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

Here's one hubby and I both agreed on - delicious! When hubby first took a bite he said it tasted like chili and I thought Oh no, he doesn't like it since...
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Baked Sweet Potato Wedges reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

While this is probably considered a side I had it for my lunch today. I did only use one potato since it was only me and reduced the spices accordingly....
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Creole Spice Mix reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

This makes 1 1/2 cups of spice mix. Quiet a bit but the meatloaf called for 1/4 cup and I also used about a teaspoon on my Baked Sweet Potato Wedges. There...
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Jean Webster's French Silk Pie reviewed by kateq

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 26th October 2014)

This is for the filling only, as I used a classic butter crust. This filling is amazing and truly luscious. The texture is velvety and the flavor is...
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Chocolate Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 26th October 2014)

Outstanding biscotti! They are crunchy on the outside, almost a little gooey on the inside, tasting almost like a chocolate truffle. They're very easy...
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Kolachy reviewed by kateq

From: A Muse in My Kitchen (reviewed 26th October 2014)

The pastry for this little gem is so delicious and tender and they look so elegant on a plate. I made one batch filled with raspberry puree. A second...
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Spinach Salad with Roasted Apple Dressing, Toasted Pecans & Goat Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 27th October 2014)

My daughter and I loved this salad. Not sure why it's called roasted apple dressing since you chop up the apple and add to the pot with other dressing...
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Cornmeal Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 27th October 2014)

While this is considered breakfast I made them for supper to go with the Buttermilk fried chicken. I've always wanted to try chicken and waffles and now...
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Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Icing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 27th October 2014)

I made these to pack with my lunches this week. Of course once cooled and iced and icing set I had to sample one and boy were they good. I sent daughter...
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Fall-Toush Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 27th October 2014)

This fall main-course salad is amazing! Roasted squash (I used butternut) and Brussels sprouts, were tossed with a very flavorful sumac-garlic dressing,...
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Golden Brioche Loaves reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 1st November 2014)

This is a fabulously rich dough which, as Jenncc says, takes a lot of time, but most of it hands off. I did not bake them into brioche loaves, though,...
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Sourdough Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: The Wooden Spoon Bread Book (reviewed 1st November 2014)

Great flakey biscuit! Tasty biscuit and a good way to use up sourdough discard. They didn't have the lift of my usual biscuits but I'm sure if I had...
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Persimmon Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods (reviewed 4th November 2014)

A simple and quick salad, based mostly on fuyu persimmons. The fuyu persimmons are the short and somewhat hard ones, they have great flavor, which was...
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Linguine with Shrimp and Porcini reviewed by kaye16

From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 7th November 2014)

Excellent, fast pasta. Interesting technique to enhance the mushroom flavor. The dried porcini/cêpes are soaked, then chopped and added to the sautéed...
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Cahill's Irish Porter Cheddar with Bacon and Stout reviewed by southerncooker

From: Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese (reviewed 9th November 2014)

Although this might be considered a side we ate it as our main dish for my daughter's birthday. She loves mac and cheese and makes great ones from her...
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Cottage or Shepherd's Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I wanted to make this an actual Shepherds pie but couldn't find ground lamb in my local market. Finding it is hit and miss here. I loved this version and...
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House Autry Pork Chops reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I would have never thought to use House Autry onion hushpuppy mix as a breader but it was fantastic on these pork chops. I can see also using on tenderized...
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Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home (reviewed 9th November 2014)

These a wonderful. A hit with hubby, son and myself. Loved the extra sharp in this dish. I served with some green beans and Christy Jordan's House Autry...
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Coddle reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I requested this book from my local library. My daughter works at the library so they always give my holds to her. She made two recipes from this book...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Layer Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 9th November 2014)

When I got this book daughter was flipping through and found this amazing cake (also on the cover) and said this is the cake I want for my birthday this...
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Salted Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I made this for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Layer Cake and it's an amazing frosting. Would be great on other cakes too I think.
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Basic Three Layer Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 9th November 2014)

This is the cake you bake to turn into the Choco PB Pretzel Cake. It would be great all by itself. It's very moist and delicious.
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Kale Salad with Orange Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Paula Deen (reviewed 9th November 2014)

Great fall salad. Daughter always picks out a fall salad for part of her birthday supper and this is the one she picked this year. Loaded with flavor and...
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Crispy Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Sliders reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 9th November 2014)

Daughter and I saw Guy Fieri and his son Hunter make these on a recipe Guy's Big Bite in an episode called Hunter Goes to College. This is one of Hunter's...
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BBQ Baked Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 10th November 2014)

These baked beans were fantastic. I made them as a side for Dad's birthday supper this year but they could easily be a main dish. The chopped ham from...
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Fish Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 11th November 2014)

The only kind of fish cakes I've ever had are Salmon patties. This was great. Loved the addition of boiled eggs and mashed potatoes along with the fish....
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Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomato & Thyme Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 11th November 2014)

This was a great salad. Loved the roasted tomato dressing and the cornbread croutons were fantastic. Also the bacon brought it all together.
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Lex's Roast Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Food.com (reviewed 12th November 2014)

A pretty darn good roast chicken. I've recently discovered roasting meat on top of thick slices of bread. This recipe takes this idea one step further...
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Bangladeshi Red Lentils reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 13th November 2014)

A very tasty dal, and easy to make. I made a half recipe, but used all of turmeric. I served this as a side dish, but it would easily make a vegetarian...
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Potato Skins with Smoked Cheddar and Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 15th November 2014)

Son and I loved how crispy these potato skins are. It takes awhile to make these but it's so worth it. You first bake the potatoes in foil, then the skins...
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Simple Yeasted Waffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2014)

Rich, crispy, and delicious - this recipe is a winner. There is a lot of butter, which helps a lot for crisping and flavor. Its a bit different from...
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Chocolate Whiskey Bundt Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Epicurious (reviewed 15th November 2014)

My husband texted me from work and asked me to bake something for a party. Tonight. It's a good thing I love him. I had just read a blog post about...
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Upside Down Gingerbread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 16th November 2014)

If you cannot decide if you want gingerbread or a pineapple upside down cake, choose this recipe. It included a wonderful upside-down cake topping (with...
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Peanut Butter Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

I made this for my hubby who loves peanut butter pie but daughter and I loved it too. Daughter did say even though she loved it she liked one I used to...
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Graham Cracker Crust reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Made this one for the Peanut Butter Pie from page 152. This is an excellent crust and so easy to make using boxed Graham Cracker Crumbs. I know I'll be...
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Chocolate Pound Cake with Chips and Chocolate Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Now this is how the name of this book came about I'm sure as this is decadent indeed. Very rich but oh so satisfying with a hot cup of coffee for the chocolate...
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Yeasted Overnight Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Made these for Harold and my Sunday breakfast. They were delicious. Great that you can mix up the batter the night before and place in fridge before you...
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Kale with Ham Hocks reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Southern Slow Cooker: Big-Flavor, Low-Fuss Recipes for Comfort Food Classics (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Really good! Next time double the recipe.
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Chick Pea Flour Pancakes reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

These were quite yummy. I made them as a go-with for a soup, but they'd be good by themselves for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. I didn't quite add all...
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Wild Boar Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 17th November 2014)

I wish I could find real wild boar but used ground pork and ground turkey instead. I would have used the suggested ground venison in place of part of...
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2014)

This Ottolenghi recipe is excellent, and I think I might have reviewed other versions of the recipe that were published elsewhere. This time, I prepared...
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My Dad's Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes From Our Kitchen (reviewed 17th November 2014)

Delicious fluffy pancakes! Lot's of melted butter and the addition of a vanilla bean (or a good dose of extract) make them moist and tasty, while beaten...
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Beef and Guinness Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 18th November 2014)

I made this one Sunday so I could reheat it tonight for our supper. Great to come home to a supper after work that I only had to heat up. I made a half...
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Baked Cod with a Zesty Crust reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 19th November 2014)

This was such a simple and fast recipe and to top it off delicious too. Hubby and son enjoyed it as much as I did. Great work night supper. I served it...
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Sichuan Dry-Fried Beef reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 19th November 2014)

Excellent! Full of flavor and just the right amount of spice. Plenty hot but not so hot as to make my middle son break out in a sweat. The beef was...
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Speculaskruiden reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: About.com food (reviewed 22nd November 2014)

This is a special dutch spice mixture which is similar to pumpkin pie spice. This recipe provides the components and their ratio. The only negative is...
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Apple Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

Even mr picky hubby enjoyed this one. Of course he usually enjoys desserts more that any other course. I did substitute Honey Crisp for the Granny Smith...
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Cauliflower Paprikash reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

The book's spine is broken at this page. The paprikash is good, but this is where we learned to love spaetzle. My cauliflower bits usually take close...
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Spätzle reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

This recipe is where I learned to love spätzle. A halved version of this recipe is in my "handy book" of frequently used recipes. I sometimes use it as...
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roasted cherry tomatoes reviewed by leene101

From: Franny's: Simple Seasonal Italian (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

very simple can use as a topping for anything. I used it on a pizza. Even with winter tomatoes this is great. It just has to cook a long time. Worth...
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi reviewed by southerncooker

From: Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm (reviewed 24th November 2014)

For supper tonight I finally made Gnocchi for the first time. I made Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Making gnocchi sure requires patience. I really had a hard...
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Braised Fennel with Saffron and Tomato reviewed by southerncooker

From: Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes (reviewed 24th November 2014)

This dish was amazing and delicious! The sauce from it was even good on the Sweet Potato Gnocchi From Earth to Table. I also made the Fennel stock to...
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Fennel Stock reviewed by southerncooker

From: Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes (reviewed 24th November 2014)

This was easy to make and great in the Braised Fennel wedges with saffron and tomato. I gave the leftover stock to my daughter to use in some soup.
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Crispy Cabbage with Poppy Seeds reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Splendid Table (reviewed 24th November 2014)

Way back in August, SouthernCooker reviewed this recipe, and I have been waiting for a reliable cooktop to make it. It didn't disappoint! The flavors...
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Burnt Ends Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 25th November 2014)

My son requested I make some chili so I showed him this. He said he'd try it if I substituted a poblano for the green bell and black beans for the pintos...
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Ultimate Banana Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 25th November 2014)

Fussy recipe is right, and an interesting process, but I'm not sure that the outcome was worth the extra effort. The idea is to increase banana flavor...
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