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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 2nd April 2024)

This falls somewhere between good and very good. I stuck close to the recipe - only having to replace Chinese sesame paste with tahini and cutting the...
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Baguette Pan Baguettes reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st November 2024)

Fail - that said flavor was terrific. I think I messed this up by over-proofing but I will try again and update.
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Dragon noodles reviewed by Kestrel

From: Budget Bytes (reviewed 26th February 2025)

Made this with some matcha green tea noodles I had on hand and it certainly is quick and easy. I halved the sriracha and it was spicy enough for us. I...
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Beef Coconut Fry reviewed by kaye16

From: Rice, Spice, and all Things Nice (reviewed 26th April 2025)

Edible, but nothing special. - I suspect the 3 green chillies should be seeded before shredding. The sauce was super hot, and we're a family that likes...
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Strawberry Lemonade Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 3rd May 2025)

EDIT: I must add a star (maybe even a star and a half) because this improved with time! The next day I found both the lemon and the strawberry flavors...
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Perfect Swiss Meringue reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 21st June 2025)

This was going so well, looked so promising, then totally fell apart. I heeded all the precautions - carefully separating the yolks from the white, making...
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Refritos (Refried Beans) reviewed by andrew

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 27th November 2008)

We accidentally used a tablespoon of cumin instead of a teaspoon when we first made this, and now we make it this way every time! These are so much better...
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Chicken Quesadillas with Smoked Mozzarella reviewed by andrew

From: Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking (reviewed 8th November 2008)

This is a great way to prepare quesadillas. Although we haven't been able to find smoked mozzarella here, we just use a mixture of regular mozzarella and...
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Double Potato Gratin reviewed by andrew

From: Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2008)

This is a nice side dish, much like a low fat scalloped potatoes. It is important to use the sweet potatoes as well as the Yukon Golds, and we've found...
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Scheherazade Casserole reviewed by jherb

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2008)

This recipe is VERY healthy sounding, but it is surprisingly tasty. Good for using up any dried soy beans you have sitting around in the cupboard. The...
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Corn Risotto with Chipotles and Cilantro reviewed by jherb

From: Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking (reviewed 27th November 2008)

I love risotto, and this is a good one to make in the summer when fresh corn is available. The chipotle flavoring is essential, as the recipe is somewhat...
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Spanish Rice reviewed by jherb

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 27th November 2008)

This is a great rice dish to go with refried beans or quesadillas. I have made it before without the bacon - but the onion and the canned tomatoes are...
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Favorite Turkey Burger reviewed by jherb

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th December 2008)

The recipe makes a nice, firm turkey burger. We usually don't include the scallions. These burgers (uncooked) freeze really well, and can also be used...
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rhubarb crisp reviewed by jherb

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th December 2008)

This crisp is great when made with nice, fresh local rhubarb - one of the treats of summer. Excellent with ice cream on the side! Don't cut back on the...
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Risotto with Mushrooms reviewed by jherb

From: The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Risotto (reviewed 5th December 2008)

I love a good mushroom risotto! For this recipe, we used dried porcini mushrooms and for the fresh mushrooms we used crimini (brown). The main flavour...
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Couscous Salad reviewed by Alan Gray

From: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 5th February 2009)

A very different, tasty and healthy salad, based on couscous, chick-peas and other fruits and vegetables. Can be made in advance and will keep refrigerated...
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Stollen reviewed by andrew

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 7th February 2009)

A delightful Christmas treat indeed. These are larger than you'd think - the photo makes it hard to estimate, but they're quite a bit larger than the sort...
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Russian Apple Pancakes reviewed by andrew

From: HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World (reviewed 7th February 2009)

This is the first yeasted pancake recipe I've tried, and it's truly delicious. I make it with a blend of whole wheat and white flour (3.5 oz each) and...
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Sweet-and-Sour Onion Marmalade reviewed by andrew

From: American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza (reviewed 7th February 2009)

I'm not sure why this isn't simply named caramelized onions, as it's a fairly straightforward recipe for them, but nevertheless it's a good one, and one...
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White Sauce reviewed by andrew

From: American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza (reviewed 7th February 2009)

This makes a very rich and creamy sauce, perfect to use as a base for sauteed mushrooms. It can be a bit too rich, almost - depends on your feeling about...
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Eggplant Caponata reviewed by Alison

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 8th February 2009)

This is a very versatile and forgiving recipe. It is easy to make substitutions or deletions and can be used a few ways. Excellent with rigatoni or on...
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Freeze-ahead Lasagna Primavera reviewed by Alison

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 8th February 2009)

This recipe does freeze well. It is tasty and healthy and I like this one as it is chocked full of veggies and milk - and Connor likes it! I also add...
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Pumpkin Amaretti Ravioli reviewed by Alison

From: Fearless in the Kitchen (reviewed 8th February 2009)

This is an excellent recipe and relatively easy to make. I have made my own pasta, but in a pinch, won ton wrappers work well. I also have never used...
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Bolognese Lasagna reviewed by Alison

From: Fearless in the Kitchen (reviewed 8th February 2009)

I really like this recipe as it is a nice take on lasagna, and it is the one I make the most now. It doesn't have much cheese, just the parmesan in the...
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Master Recipe for Oven Fries reviewed by andrew

From: The Best Vegetable Recipes (Best Recipe Classics) (reviewed 9th February 2009)

This is a bit complicated - to do it right, you must use russet potatoes, preheat the oiled baking sheets and partially steam the cut potatoes. But the...
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Latkes reviewed by andrew

From: The Best Vegetable Recipes (Best Recipe Classics) (reviewed 9th February 2009)

There are lots of latkes recipes out there, and I've tried a few of them. Many are disappointing - it's not always easy to make them relatively ungreasy...
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Lemon Bars reviewed by jane warren

From: Enjoy! More Recipes from the Best of Bridge (reviewed 9th February 2009)

Lemon Bars I started making these almost twenty years ago, sending a tray into my husband’s office as a treat. They were so well liked that I continue...
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Black Bean Soup reviewed by robing

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 5th January 2010)

I made the black bean soup tonight, and it was (is!) delicious. It's a very easy and straight forward recipe. I soaked the dried beans overnight, drained...
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Soft Molasses Cookies reviewed by jane warren

From: Betty Crocker's New Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook (8th Ed.) (reviewed 13th February 2009)

This only gets a 4 rating once the modifications have been added (nudge wink). When I met my (now) husband, he used to bang on about these fantastic!...
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Cannelloni with Tomato Eggplant Sauce reviewed by andreamaenza

From: 125 Best Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes (reviewed 11th February 2009)

This was excellent. I didn't follow the recipe exactly (I rarely do). All of the recipes in this book call for frying up some of the ingredients ahead...
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Coconut Cream Pie reviewed by jane warren

From: Betty Crocker's New Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook (8th Ed.) (reviewed 14th February 2009)

If you like cream pies (I don't) this is a good one I'm told. I get requests to make it again and again. I will occasionally change it up and use the banana...
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Zoe's vanilla cupcakes with pink frosting reviewed by andrew

From: C is for Cooking: Recipes from the Street (reviewed 16th February 2009)

These are nice, fluffy cupcakes, and as with many of the recipes in this fun cookbook, cut out a bit of the fat with plain yogurt, with no loss to moistness...
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Brie, Pear and Onion Strudel on a Bed of Greens reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

Very rich, so if doing as a starter, can serve a lot of people as you just need a small slice. I've also done this "deconstructed" and made a salad with...
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Easy-Mix Muffins reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

One nice basic muffin recipe and a whole bunch of variations. We usually do chocolaty banana, but have also done apple spice and zucchini pecan (without...
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Classic Pancakes reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

Good basic pancake recipe with a few variations, including buttermilk. Not as rich as some variations, but a good standard.
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Chocolate Layer Cake reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most (reviewed 16th February 2009)

A good basic chocolate cake. Beats Betty Crocker. I've used this for chocolate cupcakes too. Nice icing.
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Yorkshire Pudding reviewed by Alison

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 16th February 2009)

These are tasty, but not the ones mom and dad made when I grew up. I like my puddings a little goey, so you may want to cook for a little less time. ...
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Caprese Salad reviewed by chefaileen

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Easy to make and eat. I made it for 34 people for a dinner party and it was well-received.
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Marinara Sauce reviewed by chefaileen

From: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Very nice basic sauce for pasta. Easy to make. I used the food processor for this to have smoother texture.
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Cool Curry Chicken reviewed by chefaileen

From: Fare for Friends (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Tasty and family friendly.
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Flank Steak Teriyaki reviewed by chefaileen

From: Fare for Friends (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Very nice flank steak marinade.
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Pork Medallions in Mustard Cream reviewed by chefaileen

From: The Good Friends Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2009)

Pretty straightforward and tasty.
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Breakfast Bars reviewed by andrew

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 17th September 2009)

These are great homemade granola bars. They're healthy, sweet enough for kids but not too sweet, and not covered in corn syrup like commercial ones often...
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Pear and Ginger Muffins reviewed by andrew

From: Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast (reviewed 17th September 2009)

Very nice muffins indeed. We have a surplus of pears at the moment and were hunting for pear recipes. These don't use tons of pears, just 1 1/2 cups, but...
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Fresh Corn Chowder reviewed by andrew

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest (reviewed 18th September 2009)

This is a nice, solid corn chowder recipe. It has a little potato, celery and red pepper to balance the corn, and is finished with milk to make it creamy....
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Homemade Yogurt reviewed by marita

From: The Home Creamery (reviewed 22nd September 2009)

A very simple, very easy recipe. I was scared to make my own yogurt--I thought it would be risky--but it really is easy. This recipe is clear, concise,...
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Butter-fried Fennel and Onions with Vinegar and Thyme reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 24th September 2009)

Nice combination of ingredients. Sweet and aromatic. Goes well with chickpeas. My husband thinks there's too much vinegar in it, though.
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Sautéed Turnips with Cumin and Lemon reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 24th September 2009)

If you have turnips, this is a nice way to serve them. Don't add the lemon zest too early or it will turn bitter.
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Slow-cooked cabbage with lemon reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 24th September 2009)

As the book itself says, cabbage cooked this way 'softens down to a nutty, mellow flavor'. Just lovely. I like it with red cabbage too (increase the...
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Pasta with Savoy Cabbage and Shallots reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 24th September 2009)

A very original way to serve Savoy cabbage. If you want to make it a bit more substantial, some smoked tofu works well.
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Smothered Broccoli with White Wine reviewed by wester

From: Eat Your Greens (Network Books) (reviewed 24th September 2009)

A lovely way to serve broccoli. Goes well with pasta carbonara.
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Beetroot and Orange Salad reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 24th September 2009)

Not much of a recipe, but this sure is a wonderful combination. These two complement each other perfectly. I always ignore the serving arrangement she...
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French bean and almond soup reviewed by wester

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (reviewed 24th September 2009)

A lovely light soup. I made it without the savory and I did not miss it at all.
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Tomatoes cooked with Bengali spices (Bangali timatar) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 24th September 2009)

An aromatic way with tomatoes. Good cupboard recipe as well, if you use canned tomatoes.
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Rice and peas with garam masala (Matar aur sooay ka pullao) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 24th September 2009)

Dill, rather than garam masala, is the flavor on the foreground here. This is one of those dishes you keep on making because it's easy, everybody likes...
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Salmon poached with spinach and Bengali five-spice mixture (Panchporan vali macchi) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 24th September 2009)

Very aromatic and the fish stays unbelievably moist.
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Leeks vinaigrette reviewed by wester

From: Roast Chicken and Other Stories (Ebury Paperback Cookery) (reviewed 24th September 2009)

A good version of a good basic recipe. Why oh why does no cookbook ever tell you for how long you should cook leeks? I need 10 to 15 minutes till tenderness...
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Spanish Rice reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 25th September 2009)

This was the first recipe I ever made from this cookbook. The rice tasted more like "Spanish Rice" than other recipes I've tried. The recipe is definitely...
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Pavlova reviewed by JustJim

From: The Cook's Companion (reviewed 25th September 2009)

A notoriously difficult dish to get perfect is well explained here with traps for the unwary.
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Little Blueberry Cheesecakes reviewed by JustJim

From: Delicious (Australia) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Individual baked cheesecakes made in large muffin pan.
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Key Lime Pie reviewed by JustJim

From: America the majestic: Pictorial cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2009)

I found I needed an extra Tbsp of butter for the shell, perhaps because I was using Granitas to substitute for the Graham Crackers. Absolutely delicious....
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Marmalade and Fig Sponge reviewed by JustJim

From: Cooking for Every Occasion (reviewed 25th September 2009)

I use Rose's Lime Marmalade and substitute pecans for walnuts (I never use walnuts, I find them bitter). If I feel luxurious, I soak the chopped figs...
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Tart Lemon Squares reviewed by JustJim

From: Rosie's All-Butter Fresh Cream Sugar-Packed Baking Book (reviewed 25th September 2009)

As described - tart. Mouth puckeringly tart but set off by the sweetness of the base they are very delish!
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Ginger Biscuits reviewed by JustJim

From: The Great Big Baking Book: Great American Baking (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Substitute honey for the treacle for a different taste. Don't turn the oven on to pre-heat until step three where you chill the dough for 30 minutes!
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Banana Muffins reviewed by JustJim

From: The Great Big Baking Book: Great American Baking (reviewed 25th September 2009)

I use 200g plain flour and 50g self raising flour and substitute chopped dates for the raisins. I also add 2 Tbsp sour cream at step 4.
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Pineapple Chutney reviewed by JustJim

From: Wonderful Ways to Prepare Curries (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Much better than the usual mango chutney (and I love mangoes). You could cut down on the garlic if you wished and substitute semi-dried figs for the raisins.
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Mulligatawny Soup reviewed by JustJim

From: Tony Funge's Great Temptations : The 'Life, Be in It' Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2009)

A good, basic Mulligatawny. Cook as directed or make changes as the pantry requires.
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Limoncello reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Sunshine Food (reviewed 25th September 2009)

This does make a pretty good limoncello, using wodka a a base. It does take at least 5 weeks though.
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Pasta with Roast Garlic, Mushrooms and Cream reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 25th September 2009)

A good rich pasta dish.
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Figs soaked in fresh orange juice reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Vegetarian Food (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Another case of "more than the sum of the parts". Nice plump figs in a thick orange-flavored sauce. Serve with thick yogurt.
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My favourite curry sauce reviewed by wester

From: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Very nice all-purpose curry sauce. Very spicy. You probably don't have all the spices yet - I bought fenugreek and curry leaves especially for this one....
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Spaghetti with Salami, Fennel and Tomatoes reviewed by wester

From: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Filling and spicy, with the breadcrumbs adding some extra crunch. I usually have this with penne, not spaghetti.
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Hamilton Squash reviewed by wester

From: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Festive, tasty and vegan. It looks spectacular and tastes good. Pretty easy, except for scooping out the flesh from inside the squash. A teaspoon definitely...
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Grilled Eggplant with feta, mint and chili reviewed by wester

From: Today's Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2009)

This is a recipe by Nigella Lawson. The combination of flavors is brilliant and I'm going to have it again. However, next time I'm not going to bother...
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Hot Blueberry Sauce reviewed by marita

From: The Essential Dessert Cookbook (Essential Series) (reviewed 27th September 2009)

A ridiculously easy and delicious warm blueberry sauce. The balsamic vinegar seems like a strange addition to me, but it must be the magic ingredient....
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Chocolate Rum and Raisin Slice reviewed by season2taste

From: Simple Slices ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 27th September 2009)

This 'slice' is what I think North Americans might call a 'brownie'. It's easy to make (not many ingredients) and very 'more'ish. Quite a sophisticated...
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Spicy Aduki Beans reviewed by wester

From: A Taste of Heaven and Earth: A Zen Approach to Cooking and Eating with 150 Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes (reviewed 27th September 2009)

Sweet/spicy vegetable stew. Makes a good soup as well, just add a bit more water and blend. You don't have to include both carrots and sweet potatoes,...
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Lentil Soup with Mint reviewed by wester

From: A Taste of Heaven and Earth: A Zen Approach to Cooking and Eating with 150 Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes (reviewed 27th September 2009)

I felt this soup should really have been two soups: a summer soup with lemon and mint, and a winter soup with leeks and sage. I have tried the summer...
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Friands reviewed by season2taste

From: Complete Perfect Recipes (reviewed 27th September 2009)

This is an easy recipe for these little almond cakes that are such a popular with-coffee cafe treat in Australia and New Zealand (and I'd be interested...
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Yellow rice with potato and cumin (Peelay chaaval) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 28th September 2009)

Colorful, aromatic, easy to make. A nice alternative to plain rice.
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Baked fennel and boston lettuce reviewed by wester

From: The Best of Food & Wine: Vegetables, Salads & Grains (ILLUSTRATED) (reviewed 28th September 2009)

I usually make a heavily adapted version of this, with only fennel, lettuce and chicken stock. But the combination is brilliant, the slight bitterness...
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Rice and Cottage Cheese Pie reviewed by season2taste

From: Friendly Food: The essential guide to avoiding allergies, additives and problem chemicals (reviewed 29th September 2009)

Very good as part of a smorgasbord/buffet meal as it can be eaten hot or cold. Otherwise tasty as a light meal accompanied by a green salad. It contains...
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Spinach with Blue Cheese and Pasta reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 29th September 2009)

I've loved Spinach with Blue Cheese and Pasta since my early student days when I was a regular consumer of ready made meals. Timing is crucial for this...
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Spinach with Blue Cheese and Pasta reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 29th September 2009)

This is one of my favourite dishes, but I hadn't realized I actually have a recipe for it! Easy, tasty, and the kids love it too. I use 100 g of cream...
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Chicken Braised with Chicory and Crème Fraîche reviewed by wester

From: Real Food (reviewed 1st October 2009)

Lovely home cooking. The chicken is brown and moist, the chicory is tender and the sauce is creamy but full of flavors. It does take some time but it's...
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Pan-fried parsnips with browned shallots, garlic and spices reviewed by wester

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 1st October 2009)

Very aromatic, lovely texture. My husband won't have his parsnips any other way.
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Chicken with Saffron, Raisins and Pine Nuts reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 1st October 2009)

A lovely dish from one of my favourite regions, though I replaced the pine nuts with equally suitable almonds. One caveat: make sure that all pieces of...
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One-pan Chicken Bake reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 1st October 2009)

A healthy, delicious, and extremely easy dish - just put everything in a baking tray, bake, add some extra ingredients and you're done!
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Chickpea, Goat's Cheese and Rocket Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 1st October 2009)

Delicious and nourishing salad. Go easy on the lemon juice, though. Edited to add: The recipe is available online here. You can also review it here.
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Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 1st October 2009)

Very delicious, though quite heavy and a slightly standard combination of ingredients. Use Homemade Pesto, if possible. Edited to add: The recipe is available...
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Homemade Pesto reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 1st October 2009)

Easy, quick and delicious. Use for e.g. Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes.
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Escalivada reviewed by friederike

From: Spanish Food and Cooking (Food & Drink) (reviewed 1st October 2009)

Simple, delicious and low-fat, what more can I ask?
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Broad Beans with Bacon reviewed by friederike

From: Spanish Food and Cooking (Food & Drink) (reviewed 1st October 2009)

Delicious side dish. As it consists of meat and beans, it doesn't really count as a vegetable dish, so make sure you get your 5-a-day somewhere else.
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Pasta with caramelised onions, basil and cream reviewed by wester

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 3rd October 2009)

Soft and soothing. Good comfort food.
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Apple Pecan Cake with Maple Frosting reviewed by digifish_books

From: Cooking Class Cakes ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 11th October 2009)

A lovely moist cake with a sweet frosting. I replaced the wholemeal SR flour with normal white SR flour and it worked fine. Pecans and maple syrup are...
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Steak with Cannellini Bean Mash and Rosemary Oil reviewed by digifish_books

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 11th October 2009)

The bean mash with rosemary oil is great but be sure to use a good quality extra-virgin olive oil. (Last made on May 20, 2009).
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Mississippi Mud Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Classic Cakes (reviewed 11th October 2009)

Don't overbake this one, as it can dry out (despite the high fat content). Serve in thin slices with whipped cream or as a dessert with vanilla ice cream. (Last...
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Last-minute Fruit Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: Classic Cakes (reviewed 11th October 2009)

I exclude the mixed peel (...hate the stuff!) and just add a little extra fresh orange and/or lemon rind. Treacle can also be replaced with golden syrup....
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Fruit Turnovers reviewed by andrew

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th October 2009)

Pretty good indeed, though I found it hard to fit enough fruit in to make them really stuffed full! And it takes a long time to make these, what with the...
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Chicken Pot Pie reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 11th October 2009)

Boy this is a good recipe, and in typical Bittman fashion is very adaptable. We are usually lazy and get a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket (or...
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