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Fish Pie with Saffron Potato Mash / Visovenschotel met Saffraanpuree / Fischauflauf mit Saffranpüree reviewed by friederike

From: Autumn Cooking: Using the Season's Finest Ingredients (Seasonal Cooking) (reviewed 29th March 2012)

I made this at least a year ago, and I remember vaguely that it was delicious, but very tedious and not really worth the extra effort in comparison with...
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Buckwheat Flapjacks reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 29th July 2012)

A solid flapjack recipe with a heavy molasses flavor. These cooked up well and were light and fluffy. The molasses flavor was a bit overwhelming, though....
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Spicy South Indian Cauliflower reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 22nd September 2012)

Made a halfish recipe of this, served over plain basmati rice as the main course. (Discovered that a medium-size European head of cauliflower weighs about...
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Grated Cucumber Salad with Orange Flower Water reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 30th March 2012)

This was a simple recipe to prepare. The cucumber is grated (we used an english cucumber), the excess water is squeezed out (lots of paper towels), and...
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Grated Cucumber Salad with Orange Flower Water reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 30th March 2012)

This was a simple recipe to prepare. The cucumber is grated (we used an english cucumber), the excess water is squeezed out (lots of paper towels), and...
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Orange and Grated Carrot Salad with Orange Flower Water reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 30th March 2012)

This is a simple salad. I found that it was really important to trim down the white part of the oranges. The color was lovely. I used less than the...
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Eggplant Dengaku reviewed by snoopy

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 13th October 2012)

In my mind, I like eggplant, but I always struggle with how to cook it. I had high-hopes for this Japanese-style dish (broiled eggplant with a "slightly...
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Chicken Breasts Baked on a Bed of Mushrooms reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 26th July 2012)

My husband liked this, I thought it could have been better. I wish the sauce had gotten thicker.
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Pork with Apple, alias Minutal Matianum reviewed by Sovay

From: The Classical Cookbook (reviewed 11th October 2012)

This is from the On Hadrian's Wall chapter; I cooked it a couple of years or so ago but the memory lingers on! Roman cooks apparently had a reputation...
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Roasted Eggplant with Salsa Verde reviewed by friederike

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 31st March 2012)

The salsa verde on it's own was fantastic, absolutely 5-star-worthy; once served with the aubergines, the aubergines were drenched in oil, and you hardly...
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red bean jambalaya reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 23rd May 2012)

This is a relatively easy recipe to cook. It's pretty run of the mill and not unique but quote good.
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Garganelli with Fennel and Pork Shoulder Ragu reviewed by Zosia

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 14th October 2012)

Anticipation for this dish was high based on its mouth-watering aroma during cooking but it was quite a let down in the end. The ground pork is simmered...
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North Indian Chili reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 2nd April 2012)

In my opinion, this belongs in the "beans" section, not the "chili" section. But as a bean dish, it's rather good. The addition of evaporated milk at the...
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Panir and peas in mint tomato sauce reviewed by broadbean

From: Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 4th April 2012)

Tasty panir recipe. But I would add the peas from frozen and closer to the end. Not very authentically Indian, but personal preference.
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Rasam reviewed by broadbean

From: Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India (reviewed 4th April 2012)

Good, quick basic rasam recipe. When it says 'a lemon-sized piece of tamarind pulp'... think small lemons!
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Baby potatoes with seasoned tomato sauce reviewed by broadbean

From: Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 7th April 2012)

Dryish potato curry with a tomato sauce. Simple to make (although the recipe told you to make a spice mix and then didn't tell you when to add it to the...
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Coconut - Macadamia Nut Cookies reviewed by LittleMy

From: Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook (reviewed 8th April 2012)

These cookies were good but nothing special in my opinion. I had trouble with forming the log shape. It was too wet and sticky. I just put the whole bowl...
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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon, Garlic, and Capers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 9th April 2012)

This was OK. It seems a stretch to call it a casserole - to make it fit, the cauliflower pieces are about an inch thick in the pan, which results in a...
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Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Soup reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 9th April 2012)

Not a bad soup, but it was missing something, not sure what. Maybe a little more sweetness?
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Roast Cod with Smoked Bacon reviewed by friederike

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 9th April 2012)

As this recipe is really very simple, the right timing for he sauce is crucial - and unfortunately, it was a little off in this case. The bacon was slightly...
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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 10th April 2012)

A basic dressing that you can likely prepare from basic items in your pantry. The character of this is largely determined by your mustard. Personally...
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Salata Baladi reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 10th April 2012)

A nice salad, but not very remarkable. There wasn't quite enough sauce.
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Black Bean Chili with Cilantro Pesto reviewed by resahebler1

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 11th April 2012)

This recipe is good. Nothing fancy. Not fabulous, but good.
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Red Bean Cakes with Creamy Coconut Sauce reviewed by resahebler1

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 11th April 2012)

This recipe is OK. It didn't knock our socks off.
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Quick Beef & Barley Soup reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 11th April 2012)

This soup is OK. Not the best, not the worst.
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Snobby Joes reviewed by resahebler1

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 11th April 2012)

These were Ok. They were not the greatest or the worst.
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Custardy Popovers reviewed by resahebler1

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 11th April 2012)

I don't know if I am doing something wrong, but these popovers rarley turn out perfect.
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Sweet Potato Fritters with Smoky Pinto Beans reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 11th April 2012)

The family thought this was just OK.
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Penne with Creamy Walnut Sauce reviewed by resahebler1

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 11th April 2012)

Best Baked Potatoes reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 12th April 2012)

It seems silly to follow a "recipe" for baked potatoes. Nonetheless, I decided to take a look to see what CI had to say about the humble baked spud. CI...
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Lentil soup with fenugreek reviewed by broadbean

From: Herbivoracious (reviewed 12th April 2012)

When the spices were frying off, the kitchen smelt fantastic. When I first started eating the soup I was a bit disappointed as it wasn't that strongly...
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Orange Sweet Potatoes reviewed by JustLaura

From: The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition (reviewed 13th April 2012)

I used fresh potatoes (not canned) and did not add the bitters. I thought that these were easy to prepare and tasty. You can really taste the citrus. I...
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Date Bars reviewed by Leeka

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 13th April 2012)

The flavour was nice but not outstanding. I made these in a square pan and thought there was far too little of the date filling and too much oatmeal base...
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Apple Tapioca Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 13th April 2012)

A no-milk and no-egg tapioca! I'm a big fan of puddings, and so this recipe intrigued me. Apple slices are sauteed with caramelized sugar, pearl tapioca...
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Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 13th April 2012)

These make a nice, fluffy, cake-y cookie. Very tasty, but not so amazing that I'm ever likely to make them again. I subbed in honey for the brown rice...
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udon noodle salad reviewed by snoopy

From: The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Jump-Start Weight Loss and Help You Feel Great (reviewed 13th April 2012)

This is described as a lowfat sub for pad thai with a Japanese twist. I would make it again. Only craved the missing peanuts and fried tofu a little...
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Chuckwagon Stew reviewed by snoopy

From: Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary (reviewed 14th April 2012)

This vegetarian take on beef stew combines tempeh, carrots, and potatoes with a flavorful broth. It is not difficult to make. It's a bit heavy for my...
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Bloody Mary Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday With Rachael Ray (reviewed 14th April 2012)

These were just ok for me. They looked really pretty (didn't get a picture since my batteries were dead in my camera and the new ones I just bought didn't...
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Roast Beef and Spicy Tomato Sammy reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday With Rachael Ray (reviewed 14th April 2012)

The horseradish on these was a bit overwhelming for me. I liked that it was on a Ciabatta bun. I did saute some onions as suggested. I wasn't real happy...
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Chorizo with potatoes reviewed by broadbean

From: Sarah Raven's Garden Cookbook (reviewed 14th April 2012)

This recipe suggests starting the dish on the hob then putting in the oven. My oven is on the blink so I just left it on the hob, topping up with water...
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Fireside Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dorie Greenspan (reviewed 14th April 2012)

A simple soup prepared with easily found ingredients - made interesting with Indian spices. Hail and snow - after several days in the 70's - made me reluctant...
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Eggs in oil with sumac reviewed by wester

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 16th April 2012)

A very nice variation of the fried egg.
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Gingered Adzuki-Squash Stew reviewed by snoopy

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

This is a very worthy recipe that I've been making a lot lately since I usually have squash on hand and the great thing about adzukis is that they don't...
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Cauliflower-Potato Curry reviewed by snoopy

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

I have made both the original and the light versions of this. I didn't notice much difference with the light version, so that is my preference. The first...
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Italian Stuffed Griddle Dumplings (Consum) reviewed by snoopy

From: Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (reviewed 17th April 2012)

All this is is tender cooked greens stuffed into pita and dry toasted in a cast iron skillet. Somehow the completd product is exceptional. (maybe I just...
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Cauliflower and scallions with black mustard seeds reviewed by wester

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 17th April 2012)

Easy, tastes good, looks great (although my daughter asked "Why did you use a highlighter on the cauliflower?").
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Spatzle reviewed by Zosia

From: cookstr (reviewed 17th April 2012)

I made these in an effort to use some of my stash of semolina flour. They were dense and chewy, al dente like good pasta is, and my family and I quite...
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Goulash (Gulyas) reviewed by Zosia

From: cookstr (reviewed 17th April 2012)

This is a simple, delicious beef goulash with very basic ingredients that I made to serve with semolina spatzle. Though there are few ingredients, the...
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Bulgur Casserole with Winter Vegetables reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 18th April 2012)

Very beautiful - brown bulgur, red cabbage, and orange carrots... but the flavor was only OK. One selects a pressure cooker recipe so it will be quick...
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 19th April 2012)

This is a basic carrot cake, and I liked that it didn't have pineapple, but it was lacking in spice and less moist than I've made in the past. If you need...
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Garlic-Slathered Stretch Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 20th April 2012)

The bread base is light, airy and chewy, and the topping, cheesy and garlicky. The dough is a simple mix of bread flour, water, yeast, salt and sugar....
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Farm Stand Buttermilk Doughnuts Three Ways reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented (reviewed 20th April 2012)

My husband bought me a deep fryer. I hate deep frying. However, in celebration of the spirit in which the gift was given, I made these doughnuts. These...
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Cuban ropa vieja reviewed by wester

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 20th April 2012)

Robust everyday fare. Pretty good, but not brilliant.
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Pork chops with fennel reviewed by wester

From: Frugal Gourmet (reviewed 20th April 2012)

Nice everyday food. The fennel seeds taste quite a bit like anise here, more so than when dry-roasted.
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Pizza Calzone reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 21st April 2012)

Pretty good, but not as good as regular pizza or a spinach calzone. Ricotta, parmesan, and basil are mixed together and spread on a rolled out pizza dough....
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Easy Chicken & Balsamic Peppers - GF reviewed by tomatolady

From: How To: Simplify (reviewed 14th October 2012)

I thought this was good but I think I am not a big balsamic vinegar fan and I ended up adding chipotle sauce which made it really good. I didn't add the...
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Chocolate Pudding Parfait reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 21st April 2012)

This pudding was far too rich for my taste. It took me three days to eat one portion and I have a sweet tooth. I think cutting the one cup of semi-sweet...
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Almond-crusted trout with tomato and pepper salad reviewed by wester

From: You Say Tomato (reviewed 22nd April 2012)

I thought the crust on the trout was too thick and did not really taste of almond, which I would have liked. The salad was quite nice, but I thought the...
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Beet and Fresh Onion Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 22nd April 2012)

I choose this salad as I already had hard boiled eggs on hand. I was a little leary of this salad with uncooked beet greens after I thought the greens...
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Capellini with Lemon and Basil reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 22nd April 2012)

I had a bunch of beautiful fresh basil and so I made a quadruple batch of this recipe. I should have cut the zest into narrow strips instead of using my...
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Cauliflower Miso Mash reviewed by Jayme

From: Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes (reviewed 23rd April 2012)

I was surprised how fluffy the raw cauliflower got in the food processor. But I wasn't super crazy about the flavour. It wasn't bad, and I'm glad I tried...
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Armenian Red Lentil Soup with Apricots reviewed by snoopy

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 23rd April 2012)

Red lentils cook up to a lovely color. (In this soup, the color was enhanced by the apricots and tomatoes.) They don't need soaking, and they cook up...
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Fig-Hazelnut Risotto reviewed by snoopy

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 23rd April 2012)

Hmm... I'm not sure how to give this recipe a fair rating because I have not had a history of eating or making risotto, whether traditional or with a pressure...
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Chicken, orange and watercress salad reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 23rd April 2012)

A nice combination. I thought a dressing of just orange and olive oil was a bit flat, so I added about a teaspoon of red wine vinegar.
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Roasted Potatoes with Huancaina Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Latin Grilling: Recipes to Share, from Patagonian Asado to Yucatecan Barbecue and More (reviewed 25th April 2012)

Red skinned potatoes are doused with olive oil, salt, and pepper, wrapped in foil, and baked. The goal is to have them slightly charred on the bottom. The...
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Cubanelle Peppers Stuffed with Italian Chicken Sausage reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Diabetes Daily (reviewed 25th April 2012)

This recipe showcased the Cubanelle pepper which I had not cooked with before. The ingredient amounts were approximate, so I used 5 peppers instead of...
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Simple Red Mole Enchiladas with Shredded Chicken reviewed by leene101

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th April 2012)

This mole takes alot of work and alot of patience. I understand it alot better now that I have been to Mexico and seen it made firsthand. But it is worth...
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Blueberry buttermilk muffins reviewed by gatherings

From: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 26th April 2012)

This is probably a fine recipe,it just doesn't work at 6000 ft.So if you are at high altitude be sure to adjust or use a different muffin recipe.The taste...
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Fruit and nut maple granola reviewed by gatherings

From: Stonewall Kitchen Favorites: Delicious Recipes to Share with Family and Friends Every Day (reviewed 26th April 2012)

I never add the dried fruit before baking granola,it turns to rock.Otherwise this is a standard granola.
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Saffron Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by wester

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 28th April 2012)

Weirdly, this had a strong liquorice-like taste. I can't figure out where it came from.
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Modern Mexican Chocolate Flan with Kahlua reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th April 2012)

Though not as rich and creamy as some, the texture was smooth and silky and the flan had a sweet chocolate flavour and a delicious topping of bittersweet...
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Chili-Chicken Pita reviewed by megaelim

From: Real Fast Food: 350 Recipes Ready-to-Eat in 30 Minutes (reviewed 28th April 2012)

Quick to make - had good flavor. I'd probably spice it up a smidge more next time, but it was already much better off than a lot of recipes I try and...
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Cream Biscuits with Sugared Strawberries reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 29th April 2012)

These biscuits were dead simple to make: only three ingredients, and they rose nicely. However, they didn't have a tremendous amount of flavor, which is...
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Sikil P'ak (pumpkin seed dip) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico (reviewed 30th April 2012)

This is a Mayan appetizer, prepared from pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, cilantro, chives, and Habanero chile. It had a bit of a grainy texture, but tasted good...
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Ibis Escabechados (Yucatecan Pickled Lima Beans) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico (reviewed 30th April 2012)

Tasted refreshing - not like lima beans at all! I used frozen lima beans, boiled for about 10 minutes, and then pickled in lime juice. Sort of like a...
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Salmon Salad with Red Potatoes and Green Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 30th April 2012)

A fine salad - but didn't thrill me. A bed of lettuce, layered with potatoes - cooked, dressed in a mustard-lemon sauce, and salmon. The recipe also...
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Italian Potato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 30th April 2012)

A really simple recipe, with only 5 ingredients: potatoes, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Perhaps it's too simple? I tend to like a little more in...
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Simplest Fried Rice reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd May 2012)

Dead simple, as advertised, but a very easy way to revitalize leftover rice from Chinese takeout. This makes a nice side, and it can be jazzed up many...
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Turkey meatballs in tomato & fennel sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 2nd May 2012)

Found on page 16 of the "40 low-fat recipes" supplement. This is a slightly bland but healthier take on spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs took me...
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Best Ever Banana Bread reviewed by BethNH

From: The Bon Appetit Cookbook: Fast Easy Fresh (reviewed 2nd May 2012)

Not even close to best ever. Fine maybe. Definitely not best. It browned too quickly on the top and developed a thick crust. The bottom was kind of...
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Chicken Broth reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2012)

This is a simple chicken broth - not too different from most. A cut up chicken is simmered with bay leaves (3), a white onion, pepper, thyme, and marjoram....
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Ginger Tea reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 6th May 2012)

This is a very simple recipe. Grating the ginger and squeezing out the juice produces a milder tea than just adding a piece of ginger to hot water. It...
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Tunisian Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Lentils reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 6th May 2012)

Zalm met limoenboter (Salmon with spiced lime butter) reviewed by wester

From: Ingrediƫntenwijzer : smaken, texturen, recepten (reviewed 6th May 2012)

I'm in two minds about this. I do like the flavors, and I like having been introduced to dried limes. But grinding the spices in a pestle is near impossible...
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Big Breakfast reviewed by friederike

From: Smoothies, Blends and Shakes (reviewed 6th May 2012)

It's a very simple recipe, and yet the proportions weren't right at all. We used a whole mango instead of half a mango, and yet all you could taste was...
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Baked Oatmeal reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 7th May 2012)

I made this recipe with a few modifications. I baked the oatmeal in muffin tins, so I mixed all of the ingredients together instead of layering them as...
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Bitter Greens with Sweet Onions and Tart Cheese reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 8th May 2012)

I used two pounds of mixed greens to make this recipe. I did not use a full 1/2 pound of feta cheese. Once I added the cheese, it formed a creamy sauce...
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Caribbean Black Beans reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 8th May 2012)

I modified the recipe to make the beans in the slow cooker. I sauted the onion and spices as the recipe indicated. Then I transferred the onion mixture,...
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Mixed Green Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2012)

This is a very tasty salad. I used chocolate balsamic vinegar in the dressing, and liked the addition of goat cheese instead of Parmesan.
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Chicken in Pueblan Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th May 2012)

This was good, but not impressively so. Pepitas are roasted, and ground in the blender with white onion, garlic, cilantro, lettuce leaves, radish leaves,...
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Yogurt Biscuits reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 10th May 2012)

I also did not get the super tall flaky biscuits pictured in the photo next to this recipe in the book. I did use greek yogurt, but instead of AP flour,...
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Parcels of cauliflower and broccoli cheese reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 11th May 2012)

Good flavor, nice presentation. I feel it would enhance almost any main course without taking centre stage.
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Indoor Chicken Fajitas reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 11th May 2012)

Chicken breast are marinated in a mixture of lime juice, oil, cilantro, garlic and worcestershire sauce before being cooked on top of the stove. The onions...
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Baked Beetroot reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 12th May 2012)

This recipe is so simple you can hardly review it, but I'm going to do so anyway, because it shows you how to gat a beetroot baked - but the beetroot wasn't...
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Almond Cake from Abruzzo (Parrozzo) reviewed by JustLaura

From: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 13th May 2012)

The flavors were good. But my batter was very thick and did not 'pour' at all. I had to scoop it into the pan. Cake was dense and crumbly. I'm not sure...
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Bulghur Burgers reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 14th May 2012)

I love how these taste, but I have had a terrible time getting them to stay together. Most recently, I made the recipe replacing the bulghur with quinoa....
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Onion Soup with Tomato & a Poached Egg reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th May 2012)

A good, tasty, robust soup, but not as brilliant as I had hoped. Still, it is nice to find an onion soup without cheese. I did use the duck fat.
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key-lime soy yogurt reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 14th May 2012)

My primary motivation for trying this recipe was to see if I could make a lower sugar version of store bought Key Lime Soy Yogurt. The verdict: I would...
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wakame tofu "bacon" quiche reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 14th May 2012)

I didn't dislike this recipe, but it wasn't the best either. Flavor - With tamari, sea veggies, AND tempeh bacon, it was too salty. Beyond salt, the...
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orange-wakame cucumber salad reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 16th May 2012)

The seaweed is front and center in this salad. It was very briny and the cucumbers even took on the sea vegetable taste after they soaked over night in...
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