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Dessert Galette Pastry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th October 2012)

I really liked the concept of this dough. Could it really work to have a low-fat dough that could encase a fruit tart? Maybe, but this particular dough...
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Ambrosia reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 5th October 2012)

This is the classic recipe, but I think it could use some updating. I cut the marshmallows, added grapes, used unsweetened coconut and cut back on the...
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Empanadillas reviewed by friederike

From: Pie (reviewed 5th October 2012)

Let's start with the positive aspects: they are delicious, and they're ideal finger food because they won't get soggy if you wrap them and they won't drip...
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Lord Woolton Pie reviewed by Sovay

From: Food Facts for the Kitchen Front (reviewed 7th October 2012)

Marguerite Patten says there were other, more luxurious variations of Lord Woolton's signature dish, but I stuck to the recipe as given; diced vegetables...
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Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Kale reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 7th October 2012)

We found this soup to be only OK. I really love eating barley, and also mushrooms. However, the soup seemed bland, despite the herbs and parm rind used...
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Asian Tofu Tacos with Hoisin Slaw reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 16th October 2012)

This is an interesting take on tacos. I found that the amount of dressing was way too much for the amount of cabbage called for in the recipe. Instead...
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Oven-Steamed Salmon with Lentils and Sun-Dried Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

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

Pretty blah. Last week I cook salmon in the same way and it was quite good. This time it was dry and tasteless. Not sure if it was the salmon itself (on...
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Salsa Ranchera reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mexican Light: Exciting, Healthy Recipes from the Border and Beyond (reviewed 16th October 2012)

thisis a very simple cooked salsa with ingredients that you are likely to have. I like that the tomatoes were not seeded and as it takes two pounds, a...
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Eggplant Kibbeh reviewed by snoopy

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 17th October 2012)

I took a number of liberties with this recipe to speed it up for a weeknight meal. 1). I cooked the bulgar in the pressure cooker, reducing the time from...
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Chengdu Braised Pork with Daikon Radish reviewed by keisaiguy

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 17th October 2012)

Maybe Molly was sampling the Chenin Blanc at the same time as she wrote this recipe, but it needs at least 2-1/2 cups of broth and the pot must be covered...
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Banana Peanut Butter Bread Pudding reviewed by wester

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 18th October 2012)

My husband and children liked this, but not as much as the Ofenschlupfer (also a bread pudding), which was easier to make as well.
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Apple Kugel reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

This recipe is a very healthy version of dessert. Whole grain noodles are first partially cooked. They are mixed into apple chunks that were sauteed...
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Apple Mosaic Tart with Salted Caramels reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st October 2012)

Fish in a Wine Sauce (酒溜魚片, jiǔ liū yúpiàn) reviewed by friederike

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

So-so. It tasted of salt and little else. And yet, I could see it working if you reduce the amount of salt and serve it as part of a larger buffet with...
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Pease Pudding reviewed by Sovay

From: The Bean Book (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

I like pease pudding (usually cold with ham in a stotty cake when I'm working up in Newcastle) so I don't know why I've never made it before. This recipe...
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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake reviewed by Sovay

From: Feast: Food that Celebrates Life (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

I wish I could give two different star ratings here. The cake itself is excellent: really easy method and would have been easier still if it hadn't turned...
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Tortilla with Peppers, olives, and kapers reviewed by Barbara

From: 12 Maanden Lekker Eten (reviewed 25th October 2012)

This was the first time I made a tortilla. I made a half recipe and added some bacon pieces, and less oil. this may have been a mistake, since the tortilla...
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Ground Beef w/Poatoes & Spices (Keema Alu) reviewed by aj12754

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 25th October 2012)

Easy ... but pretty bland even for spice wimps like us.
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Plum Kuchen reviewed by Barbara

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 26th October 2012)

I had trouble with this recipe. At first I though it was because I made it with cake flour (patent bloem) which is a stupid thing to do with a yeasted...
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Fesenjan Persian Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce reviewed by Barbara

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 26th October 2012)

This Iranian stew is all about the sauce. The result is both rich and sweet. I think the next time I would omit the extra sugar in the sauce, just relying...
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Orange-Date Muffins reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

Do not omit the grated orange peel. These muffins tasted a little flat without it. I omitted it as I had already grated it off of the two oranges I used...
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Molasses Ginger Bars reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Better homes and gardens homemade cookies cook book (reviewed 27th October 2012)

We had hoped that these would be similar to the Chewy Hermit Bars, but these were good unremarkable cookies that were eary to whip up with ingredients...
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Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Kale reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I could not resist making this recipe with fresh kale from my CSA. I used a mix of very aromatic dried mushrooms and fresh baby bella mushrooms. I love...
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Herfstsalade (Autumn salad with celery root and Belgian endive / Salade d'automne) reviewed by wester

From: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 28th October 2012)

This was pretty good, the celeriac combines well with the chicory. I'm not sure the other greens are really necessary. I added some toasted walnuts as...
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Mosselen met mayonaise (Mussels with mayonnaise) reviewed by wester

From: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 28th October 2012)

Simple and very nice. I made the mayonnaise variation, but I think the vinaigrette would be even better.
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Cicoria al forno (baked endive) reviewed by wester

From: Rogers Gray Italian Country Cook Book: The River Cafe (reviewed 28th October 2012)

A good basic recipe, but with lemon zest added. I'm not sure it's an improvement: it seems a bit incongruous with the other flavors. Also, I would bake...
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Pear and nut smoothie reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 28th October 2012)

My husband quite liked this, but the children didn't. Worth trying if you have some overripe pears.
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Roasted Pear and Chocolate Chunk Scone reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 28th October 2012)

A very rich buttery scone, but the pear flavor was too far in the background. I used perfect slightly under-ripe pears, and they roasted beautifully....
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Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Brown Butter Glaze reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 28th October 2012)

This bundt cake with poppy seed filling is a surprisingly “Old World” recipe for these authors – though I suppose adding cream cheese to the batter...
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Potatoes Lyonnaise reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 28th October 2012)

I'll have to try making these again. Somehow these didn't turn out as crispy as I'd hoped. I even used a cast iron skillet. However, the flavor was good....
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Chocolate Caramel Chews reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Christmas Cookies (reviewed 28th October 2012)

These tasted wonderful when first made – like a candy bar with chocolate, caramel and nuts on a crunchy oat cookie base. Unfortunately, the quality...
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Skillet Tamale Pie reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 29th October 2012)

Rarely do I give less than four stars to ATK. Somehow, their Mexican food doesn't thrill me as much. Maybe it's because I grew up with authentic Mexican...
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Slow-Cooked Pork Roast reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 29th October 2012)

Should garner a 3.5 - this meat had wonderful flavor from a cumin-ginger-mustard-soy marinade. It is cooked at 275F for nearly 3 hours, and I turned it...
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Chocolate-Olive Oil Madeleines reviewed by Zosia

From: We Love Madeleines (reviewed 30th October 2012)

These little cakes had a wonderful tender texture and though they didn’t taste of olive oil, they did have a distinctly different flavour. The batter...
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Food Processor Whole Wheat Pizza Dough reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 31st October 2012)

This was a passable pizza dough. I liked the flavor imparted by the whole wheat flour, but its texture was not as good as dough made with all whte flour....
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Miso-Curry Delicata Squash reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 1st November 2012)

This dish was ok. I like the taste of the miso-curry dressing, but I wasn't crazy about the squash or the tofu in this dish. I will finish the left overs,...
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Bert's Whole-Wheat Tomato Drop Biscuits reviewed by kalamansi

From: Sesame Street "B" is for Baking: 50 Yummy Dishes to Make Together (reviewed 2nd November 2012)

These were good, moist biscuits that kept well. If I were to make them in the summer, I would use fresh herbs rather than dried. Also, the recipe didn't...
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Cowboy Elmo's Best Brownies in the West reviewed by kalamansi

From: Sesame Street "B" is for Baking: 50 Yummy Dishes to Make Together (reviewed 2nd November 2012)

Braised fennel, celery, onion and red pepper reviewed by wester

From: Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen (reviewed 2nd November 2012)

This was actually very simple and very tasty. The reason it didn't get more stars is that the timing was way off - it needed about twice as long as stated,...
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Polenta Fries with Fontina Fondue reviewed by skdouglass

From: Chow (reviewed 4th November 2012)

Once you have the ingredients - it's a short list, but I don't typically keep fontina on hand - Chow's Fontina Fondue is a quick and easy family supper....
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Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman (reviewed 4th November 2012)

I forgot that I made, and blogged, these a while ago! Muffins are so easy to make, and I love them on a weekend morning-- while reading the paper and...
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Shakshuka reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty (reviewed 4th November 2012)

The focus of this shakshuka (apart from the eggs) is peppers. I made about a third of a recipe, using green, yellow, and red peppers, adding a bit of garlic...
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Pomegranate Chicken reviewed by Barbara

From: The Silver Spoon (reviewed 4th November 2012)

I adapted the recipe for Gallina alla Melagrana, braising chicken pieces in the oven instead of roasting the chicken whole. I added the soaking water...
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Shakshuka reviewed by Barbara

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 4th November 2012)

Cross-posting from British edition: http://www.cookbooker.com/recipe/35860/shakshuka
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Cider Apple Cake reviewed by bunyip

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 4th November 2012)

This tasted fine, in the manner of old-fashioned vinegar cakes, but it didn't rise much and was a bit soggy. I'm wondering if the quantity of flour given...
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Sesame Wheat Biscuits reviewed by Zosia

From: A Taste of Canada (reviewed 5th November 2012)

Made with whole wheat flour and sesame seeds, these biscuits had wonderful flavour. The dough was easy to put together and work with but despite how much...
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Roasted Cauliflower Capellini reviewed by lkloda

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 9th November 2012)

Really Good Lasagna reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Perfect Recipes for Having People Over (reviewed 9th November 2012)

Maybe this should be titled "pretty good" lasagna. When thumbing through this cookbook, I realized that I had not prepared lasagna for years. This lasagna...
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Ricotta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making (reviewed 10th November 2012)

This is only the second ricotta recipe I've tried, and it is the opposite of my previous experience, serious eat's 5-minute ricotta,. Here, you first...
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Basil Pesto reviewed by jenncc

From: Savory Sweet Life: 100 Simply Delicious Recipes for Every Family Occasion (reviewed 11th November 2012)

Good basic pesto. I added some salt and pepper and a jalapeno. Don't need a recipe for this one but I wanted to make her Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad (139)...
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Pumpkin, spinach & feta cakes reviewed by wester

From: Fast & Fantastic: Food for Family & Friends (reviewed 11th November 2012)

They fell apart badly, but the taste was fine.
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Brownies reviewed by Zosia

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th November 2012)

This very basic recipe produced thin, fudgy brownies with a crackly surface with good chocolate flavour. Only regular pantry items – no high end chocolate...
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Meatballs, Three ways reviewed by Zosia

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th November 2012)

I made the Spanish-style almond meatballs. They were good, but nothing special: ground beef with onion, parsley and chopped almonds, which added texture...
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Roasted Chicken with Clementine and Arak reviewed by friederike

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 14th November 2012)

Bitterness seems to be our fate this week. At least this time, it was only slightly bitter. The chicken was very nice and smelled heavenly, but the sauce...
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Broad Bean Salad with Chorizo / Bonensalade met Chorizo reviewed by friederike

From: Groenten (reviewed 16th November 2012)

Hard to say. It was actually quite nice, but there was a huge mismatch in the quantities, far too much bacon and chorizo and too little broad beans; however,...
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Chocolate Fondant reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 16th November 2012)

Hmm. I wasn't really convinced. I'll admit I'm not a fan of chocolate fondants - I'd rather have chocolate mousse, chocolate ice cream or a brownie. But...
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Cheat's Garlic Mayonnaise reviewed by friederike

From: Cookipedia (reviewed 16th November 2012)

My husband said he used this recipe to prepare the garlic mayonnaise. Uhm... he must have been inspired by word 'cheat's' in the title, because what he...
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Hoisin-Roasted Duck with Sweet Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Ming: Easy Techniques for East-Meets-West Meals (reviewed 18th November 2012)

My first duck, and don't look at my picture too closely, or you'll realize I cooked it upside down! The duck marinaded in the Hoisin-Lime master recipe...
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Cock a Leekie reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 19th November 2012)

It's probably just the way it's supposed to be, but for us, it was too sweet, and that didn't change no matter how much salt you added. The problem is...
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Soy-Kaffir Lime Glazed Salmon with Lime Sushi Rice reviewed by Zosia

From: Simply Ming: Easy Techniques for East-Meets-West Meals (reviewed 20th November 2012)

This dish is flavoured with one of Ming’s master recipes, the soy-kaffir lime syrup. My batch ended up being quite salty with a strong caramel flavour...
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Hot Fish Curry with Potatoes and Cauliflower (Maacher Alu Phulkopir Jho) / Scharfes Fischcurry mit Kartoffeln und Blumenkohl reviewed by friederike

From: Indien. Küche und Kultur (reviewed 21st November 2012)

The result was very nice, but that wasn't really due to the recipe. At the first attempt, the spices got burnt within more or less 5 seconds - I just don't...
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Bitter Greens with Sweet Onions and Tart Cheese reviewed by wester

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 22nd November 2012)

Nice but nothing special.
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Halloween Soufflés reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 24th November 2012)

Nope, I didn't like it at all. It rose beautifully, but flavourwise, it wasn't balanced at all - too sweet and too eggy. I think part of the problem is...
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Strawberry Dream Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 26th November 2012)

Nice flavor and as other review stated it was a little paler pink than I had hoped. The frosting was very yummy, but wished the cake had been a little...
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Artichoke Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 27th November 2012)

Such a shame of the artichokes! We used fresh ones, and it really wasn't worth it. The technique for cleaning them described in the book didn't work, especially...
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Cranberry Crumb Bars with Mulling Spices reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th November 2012)

This basic bar cookie has crumb/shortbread layers on the top and bottom, and chopped cranberries in the middle. The combination of tart with sweet was...
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Banana Bread with Cranberry reviewed by digifish_books

From: Fresh and light: 180+ new recipes and flavour-packed ideas to find the perfect balance (reviewed 28th November 2012)

Meyer Lemon Dutch Baby reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: A Cozy Kitchen (reviewed 2nd December 2012)

A great idea - lemon, lemon zest, and poppy seeds in an eggy oven pancake. There were some flaws in the recipe, though. It tells you that you'll use...
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Cinnamon Toast French Toast reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 2nd December 2012)

Nice cinnamon flavor, and this french toast is baked, making it easy on the cook. But what doesn't work so well is the way its put together. First, you...
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Black & Blue Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloins. reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 3rd December 2012)

Way too salty! This recipe has you dredge steaks in a large amount of salt and pepper, and they pan cook. It is dressed in a very nicesauce with shallots,...
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Coleslaw reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse (reviewed 3rd December 2012)

This coleslaw uses both cabbage and carrots, which can be shredded to the texture of the cook's choice. The dressing recipe produces about twice what...
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Marbled Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 3rd December 2012)

This recipe came out ok, but I had a few issues with the recipe. The pumpkin batter was very thin, and the cheesecake batter was very thick, making it...
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Pastry Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 3rd December 2012)

This is a silky egg yolk-rich pastry cream with a lovely colour and good vanilla flavour. The method is quite different from the standard in that all...
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Pumpkin Black Bean Patties reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 3rd December 2012)

These are very tasty veggie burgers. As suggested, I ate mine on salad greens, so I wasn't disappointed when the burger fell apart. These burgers did stay...
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Asian Hamburger Pockets reviewed by Zosia

From: Simply Ming: Easy Techniques for East-Meets-West Meals (reviewed 4th December 2012)

My family loves burgers and I thought this was an interesting take on one – cooked encased in the bun. The ground meat is first seasoned with some Asian...
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Asian Salad Dressing reviewed by Zosia

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 4th December 2012)

This tangy lime-juice based vinaigrette would probably be seasoned just right for a tossed green salad if made as per the recipe. However, I used it in...
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Schupfnudeln with Ham, Onion and Cabbage / Fingernudeln (Schupfnudeln) mit Schinken-Zwiebel-Kraut reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche (reviewed 5th December 2012)

Not bad - but not especially good either. The schupfnudeln were quite dense and dry, the sauerkraut was too dry as well as too creamy (I didn't even know...
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Fragrant Pho Noodle Bowl reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 5th December 2012)

This recipe was a little disappointing because I felt that the broth was lacking flavor. I cooked the two pounds of onions and spices for an hour and then...
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Loaded Baked Potato Pizza reviewed by resahebler1

From: Clean Eating (reviewed 5th December 2012)

This is good. It takes a long time if you make the dough yourself.
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PB&J Bites reviewed by resahebler1

From: Family Circle (reviewed 5th December 2012)

Cook quinoa first.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Corn & Potato Chowder reviewed by broadbean

From: Starting with Ingredients (reviewed 8th December 2012)

Quick and simple. This is unlikely to be the best chowder you've ever eaten, but it's a simple, reliable and good-tasting soup. Takes less than 30mins.
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Easy Baked Risotto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Perfect Recipes for Having People Over (reviewed 9th December 2012)

This recipe is a super simple way to prepare risotto. Rather than continuous stirring, the rice, broth, and flavorings are baked. For cook book club,...
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Risotto Cakes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Perfect Recipes for Having People Over (reviewed 9th December 2012)

These cakes were prepared from the easy baked risotto in this cookbook. They were pretty good, but needed perhaps a bit of salt? The cook book suggests...
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cauliflower-feta fritters with pomegranate reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th December 2012)

The flavors of this work well together, but we already knew that, thanks to cumin-seed roasted cauliflower with yogurt of a year ago. Casting it in fritter-form...
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Michel Roux's Brioche Dough reviewed by friederike

From: Red Online (reviewed 9th December 2012)

I've rarely seen such a mess. Within a few minutes, the arms of our hand-held mixer were covered with dough, up into the machinery. I don't know if we...
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Pumpkin Black Bean Patties reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 11th December 2012)

Moist patties with good black bean flavor! These come together fairly quickly once you've assembled the ingredients. The recipe calls for (cooked) brown...
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Preserved Quinces / Om kweeperen te konfijten (176) reviewed by friederike

From: De verstandige kok (reviewed 11th December 2012)

A bit what I expected - that it wouldn't work because the recipe is too vague (for the modern reader) or not up to date. You're supposed to clean and core(!)...
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Cauliflower Cheese Pie reviewed by resahebler1

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th December 2012)

This dinner pie is good. I agree with another reviewer that I would not go out of my way to make it again.
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Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger and Spring Onions reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 13th December 2012)

Hard to rate. I really liked it the first time we had it, and DH did not; the second time it was just the other way around. I think a few things are tricky...
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Fennel and Feta with Pomegranate Seeds and Sumac reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 16th December 2012)

This was a very refreshing and festive looking salad. There was a lot to like about it: the crunchy texture, the delicious combination of fennel with...
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Mary's Sugar Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: BETTY CROCKER'S COOKY BOOK (reviewed 17th December 2012)

A yummy almond-flavored sugar cookie. I didn't like these nearly as much as as . This recipe produces a very crispy cookie, but they were brittle. I...
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Light Rice Pudding reviewed by kaye16

From: Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India (reviewed 17th December 2012)

Actually, 4.5-5 for flavor and ease of prep, but the instructions are pretty poor. - The recipe calls for 100g/2oz of sugar to sweeten 2 cups of milk....
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Celeriac, chicory and orange salad with toasted cashews reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 17th December 2012)

Waldorf salad. Of course that didn't get to be a classic without reason, and this salad is quite good. It just doesn't add anything to the concept.
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Buttered Popcorn Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 20th December 2012)

Caramel corn in cookie form! These are little drop cookies made by folding freshly popped, buttered popcorn into a sweet, caramel flavoured cookie dough...
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread reviewed by resahebler1

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 23rd December 2012)

Easy, Fast, Good. Just a standard quick bread. The yogurt makes it moist.
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Warm Lima Bean Salad reviewed by resahebler1

From: The American Vegetarian Cookbook from the Fit for Life Kitchen (reviewed 23rd December 2012)

Easy to put together
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Scallion Oil (Hanh La Phi) reviewed by resahebler1

From: Authentic Vietnamese Cooking: Food from a Family Table (reviewed 23rd December 2012)

Fish Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham) reviewed by resahebler1

From: Authentic Vietnamese Cooking: Food from a Family Table (reviewed 23rd December 2012)

pungent
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Roasted Squah with Lemon-Tahini Sauce reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 23rd December 2012)

Pretty good winter squash recipe. Good change from plain roasted squash.
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Tarragon-Scented White Bean Soup reviewed by kaye16

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

Well, it's bean soup, what can I say? The tarragon was a nice touch and went surprisingly well with the tabasco that we both used to spice things up.
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