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Fettuccine Alfredo reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Very good! Use fresh parmesan or the sauce will be grainy.
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Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by helenclare

From: The Southern Living Cookbook: From the Foods Staff of Southern Living Magazine (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Very good. I used Half-N-Half instead of milk for creaminess and left out the pimento because I didn't have any in the pantry. I've also made it with...
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Bright Lights Chard Gratin reviewed by moxonsawyer

From: Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets (reviewed 15th November 2009)

A creamy, lovely side dish making great use of Bright Lights (Rainbow) Chard or regular Swiss Chard! Lovely colors and flavors. A vegetarian main dish...
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Armenian Hand-Rolled Sausages (Luleh Kabob) reviewed by hipcook

From: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors (reviewed 15th November 2009)

I think of this as a fun recipe for mini-meatloafs - "sausage" really gives me different ideas. Easy and fun to make, and an ideal size if you like "meatloaf"...
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Shallow-fried fish cakes reviewed by tamsin

From: Charmaine Solomon's Thai Cookbook (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Make these tasty fish cakes a bit smaller than the recipe suggests and you'll get enough for easy starters for a small group. I add finely chopped lime...
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Very spicy, delicious chick peas reviewed by tamsin

From: Eastern Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Not mis-named! These chick peas are very, very more-ish. Really well worth going to the trouble of using the whole range of fresh spices, and roasting...
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French crepe batter reviewed by tamsin

From: The Crepe and Pancake Cook Book (reviewed 15th November 2009)

Amongst 24 different batter recipes, this book contains the ultimate combination for perfect french crepes, My partner argues that the American batter...
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Rich chocolate cake reviewed by tamsin

From: Party Food (Australian Gourmet Traveller) (reviewed 15th November 2009)

An excellent "brownie-like" rich, moist chocolate cake, using ground almonds and buttermilk and lots of eggs. Simply cut into squares and serve with raspberries...
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Pasta tubes with tuna and anchovies reviewed by tamsin

From: Pasta Italian Style (Sainsbury Cookbook Series) (reviewed 16th November 2009)

Of the very many dishes in this handy book that I cook on a regular basis, the supper dish I cook most often when I cannot think about doing anythiing...
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Steamed buns with barbecued pork filling reviewed by JustJim

From: Singapore Food (reviewed 16th November 2009)

Three or four per person as a large single course or one each as an appetiser.
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Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts reviewed by annkingman

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 16th November 2009)

Brussels sprouts were universally despised by all members of my family until we found this recipe. Armed with fresh from the farmer's market brussels sprouts,...
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Piedmontese peppers reviewed by wester

From: Roast Chicken and Other Stories (Ebury Paperback Cookery) (reviewed 16th November 2009)

So I had this recipe in two cookbooks already (It came from Elizabeth Davids Italian Food, but I used the recipe in this book. I don't even have Delia's...
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Peperoni alla piemontese (piedmontese pimentos) reviewed by wester

From: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 16th November 2009)

So I had this recipe in two cookbooks already (It came from this book, but Simon Hopkinson gives another version in Roast Chicken), but I had to see a...
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Chak-chouka (Baked eggs in spiced pepper and tomato stew) reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Sunshine Food (reviewed 17th November 2009)

Very tasty, easy, cheap, vegetarian. It's one of those dishes I've got several recipes of, but this one has a nice depth of flavor as it's got a slightly...
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Thai Vegetable Curry reviewed by friederike

From: Good Housekeeping: Step-by-step Cookbook: Over 650 Easy-to-follow Techniques and Triple-tested Recipes (Good Housekeeping) (reviewed 17th November 2009)

This is hot, really. And very delicious, with coconut milk and lime and coriander. I used Vindaloo Curry Paste instead of Thai Red Curry Paste, but I...
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Fortune Cookies reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Baking Cookbook (Essential Cookbooks Series) (reviewed 17th November 2009)

They were easy and (relatively) tasty, though you will have to work quickly as soon as you take them out of the oven and have your bits of papers prepared...
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Crème Anglaise / Englische Creme (Echte Vanillesauce) reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 17th November 2009)

A classic recipe, worked well when we made it.
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Flambéed Apples / Flambierte Äpfel reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 17th November 2009)

Easy, quick and healthy dessert; also, you can flambé any other fruit as well. I once made flambéed halved grapes, which ended up looking like contact...
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Bavarian Cabbage / Bayrisch Kraut reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 17th November 2009)

Perfect accompaniment for braised meat or Schupfnudeln. You can easily halve both the cooking liquid and the amount of cabbage (who will eat 1kg of cabbage...
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Tarragon Chicken with Cider reviewed by friederike

From: Slow Cooker Cookbook: Over 220 No-fuss Delicious One-pot Recipes for Relaxed Preparation (reviewed 17th November 2009)

MAJOR fail. My cooking, that is, not the recipe. I made this with my brand new Colombian black clay pot slow cooker. Apparently, this clay pot allows quite...
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Baked Ham & Cheese Bread Pudding reviewed by marita

From: Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook (reviewed 17th November 2009)

I've made this three times so far and it's great for a warm, easy lunch that both my toddler and preschooler will eat. I'm sure it will fall into heavy...
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Chunky Lentil Soup reviewed by marita

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2009)

A light tasting, but very delicious lentil stew. It's sweet and filling. I didn't bother with the big list of garnishes and used fresh tomatoes instead...
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Corn Pudding reviewed by dottie44

From: Autumn from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 18th November 2009)

Scalloped corn was a frequent Thanksgiving and fall dish when I was growing up but I never mastered it to my satisfaction so when I ran across this, I...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by andrew

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 19th November 2009)

SqueakyChu is right - the idea that this recipe makes 60 cookies is crazy. Even back when this recipe would have been first made, in the days when cookies...
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Spanish Rice reviewed by andrew

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 19th November 2009)

Nice and simple, easy to make and just throw in the oven. Very much comfort food. We had this with some tortillas with refried beans and cheese, and it...
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Soy Mirin Tofu with Snow Peas and Peanut Sauce reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 19th November 2009)

This was a few more steps than I normally like for a fast dinner but apart from the snow peas, the ingredients are all staples in our house. it was very...
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Cajun Crab Stuffed Pepperoncini reviewed by loretta

From: The Food Network (reviewed 30th January 2010)

The filling is easy to make, but preparing the pepperoncini and pipping the mixture into each one is tedious. They are worth the trouble, but only if you...
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Lamb Sausage in Puff Pastry reviewed by loretta

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2010)

A gourmet version of "pigs in a blanket". You can use any kind of thin fresh sausage and store bought puff pastry and it would be delicious.
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Pot Roast with Roasted Vegetables reviewed by southerncooker

From: Down Home with the Neelys: A Southern Family Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2010)

I made this one without the roasted vegetables and in the slow cooker as suggested by Gina's quick and easy way. We thought it was very good.
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Winter Vegetables with Mustard Sauce reviewed by hipcook

From: Treasury Of Country Heritage M (reviewed 20th November 2009)

A staple of our holiday table. Not that it's anything that special - just potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts, boiled and served in a butter-mustard...
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Weekend Pancakes Made Easy reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 21st November 2009)

Easy to whip up in the blender the night before. Thin, fairly light pancakes a little on the sweet side perhaps because I used sweetened soy milk for...
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Spicy Tomato Chickpea Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 21st November 2009)

Tangy, spicy goodness and very easy to prepare. Next time I will double the recipe because it made less than expected and I like to have soup ready to...
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Brioche Loaves reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 22nd November 2009)

Very nice brioche and, as always, Ina's directions are very clear. Result is a bread with a lovely texture and flavor. Shortly after making this, I made...
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Courgette, Chilli and Mint Pizzas reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Olive (reviewed 22nd November 2009)

Very sophisticated ten minute (ehm, okay, 15 minute) pizzas. I absolutely loved the taste, it was fresh, varied, and it definitely showed that you can...
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Roast Summer Vegetables and Chickpeas reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 22nd November 2009)

Nice dish, works both as a vegetarian main and as a side dish. Edited to add: The recipe is available online here. You can also review it here.
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Tater Tot and Blue Cheese Casserole reviewed by hipcook

From: Alton Brown's Gear For Your Kitchen (reviewed 22nd November 2009)

Tater tots, bacon, blue cheese, cream of mushroom soup and meat. It seems ridiculous, but everyone I've served it to enjoyed it. And what's not to like?...
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Neiman Marcus apple Pie reviewed by bookwoman

From: Cold-Weather Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2009)

This is an unusual apple pie recipe - recommended to be served the following day. When I make it I use the cardamom. Only negative is that I have never...
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Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 22nd November 2009)

A lovely fall salad, wonderful what roasting adds to the classic pear and blue cheese pairing.
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Jersey Shore Tuna Sub reviewed by aj12754

From: The Summer Shack Cookbook: The Complete Guide to Shore Food (reviewed 22nd November 2009)

Really tasty and very filling. I omitted the pickled hot cherry peppers since I didn't have any and wasn't in the mood for a grocery store run. They...
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Collards with Double Garlic reviewed by janepriceestrada

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 23rd November 2009)

A very delicious side. It was very spicy which is nice with some nice mild, creamy or lemony dishes.
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Broccoli Almond Sweet and Sour Tofu reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 23rd November 2009)

I was missing a few ingredients to make the tofu crispy and simply pan fried it but since I had everything for the sauce I am confident the next I make...
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Kimpira reviewed by wester

From: Tassajara Cooking : A vegetarian cooking book (reviewed 23rd November 2009)

So one day you find burdock root (kliswortel, gobo) in your CSA box/panier/groentetas, or whatever you have that lets the farmer decide what vegetables...
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Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo reviewed by tinal

From: The Best of Chef at Home: Essential Recipes for Today's Kitchen (reviewed 24th November 2009)

The instructions were perfect, and the recipe looked exactly like the picture! Delicious!
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Stewed Lentils and Tomatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 25th November 2009)

I am a fan of lentils and this is an easy and delicious way to eat a healthy meal. It is similar to Ina's other lentil recipes but adds some curry powder...
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French Country Cabbage Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The Best American Recipes 2004-2005: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet (reviewed 25th November 2009)

A simple hearty soup that turns into something really special with the addition of blue cheese. A loaf of crusty bread completes the meal, and if you are...
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Chicken Legs with Carrots and Cauliflower reviewed by andrew

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 26th November 2009)

This is a very consistent recipe, and makes a simple fall/winter one-dish meal. As jherb wrote, it works well with any root vegetables, but don't forget...
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Cranberry Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 27th November 2009)

Joy really is the old reliable. After several years of making whatever the latest version of cranberry sauce is per Bon Appetit or Gourmet or Fine Cooking,...
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Lemon-Glazed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by hipcook

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 27th November 2009)

Seems like a promising recipe, even if I had something of a cooking fail. (I forgot to mix the brown sugar and spices with the lemon juice before pouring...
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Whole Roasted Chicken on a Bed of Root Vegetables reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 28th November 2009)

Unlike many of the other recipes in this book, this one didn't involve extra steps beyond how I'd normally roast a chicken. It really is fairly simple,...
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Chicken Pot Pie reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 28th November 2009)

A very good chicken pot pie indeed, and very nearly excellent. I love chicken pot pie, and have made various variations on the theme. My previous favourite...
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Brined Pork Tenderloin reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 28th November 2009)

Other than an unfortunate brining error on my part, this was absolutely delicious. Yes, it's a bit more work than just throwing a tenderloin in the oven,...
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Baked Liver and Onions reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: America Cooks (reviewed 28th November 2009)

This recipe is very easy to make, eliminates frying of ingredients, and still makes liver into a very tasty main dish. P.S. Although this cookbook is...
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Simple cheddar fondue reviewed by tamsin

From: Fondue cookery (reviewed 29th November 2009)

This fondue ran a close second to the neufchatel recipe I tried recently. This recipe omits alchohol, using milk instead of wine. Adding mustard lends...
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Savoy Cabbage and Minced Meat Casserole / Hackfleisch-Wirsing-Auflauf reviewed by friederike

From: Aufläufe, Gratins und Souffles. (reviewed 29th November 2009)

A perfectly fine casserole with an unorthodox combination of flavours (cabbage, mince meat and blue cheese, anyone?). In the beginning I was a little...
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Couscous with herbs and preserved lemons reviewed by friederike

From: Moroccan: A Culinary Journey of Discovery (Food Lovers Collection) (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Very delicious side dish! Not sure what I think about the preserved lemons; I didn't really like their taste and am thinking about replacing them with...
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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Minced Meat and Rice / Gefüllte Paprika mit Hackfleischfüllung reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Delicious. It’s not a very quick recipe, unfortunately, but it definitely qualifies as comfort food.
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Kassler gekocht reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 29th November 2009)

Great dish – you just place all ingredients in a pan, cook it for an hour and it’s done. I only wish the meat (a smoked and salted cut of pork, usually...
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole reviewed by annkingman

From: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 29th November 2009)

We host Thanksgiving every year, for about 15 people. Things go fairly smoothly, but the "crisis point" always comes in the last 20 minutes, when it's...
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Turkey Black Bean Tamale Pie reviewed by annkingman

From: Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert (reviewed 30th November 2009)

A great use for leftover turkey! Husband and kids all loved it, and nobody felt like they were eating yet more Thanksgiving leftovers. Prep was easy,...
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 30th November 2009)

These are truly delicious but to be honest, there are easier ways to get that lovely garlic flavor into your mashed potatoes. I like these a lot but I...
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Roasted Brined Turkey reviewed by hipcook

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 30th November 2009)

A pretty nice, basic technique for brining and roasting turkey. After a couple of years of trying to infuse the turkey with various flavors of fruits,...
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Corn Chowder reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Very good soup -- bright fresh flavor. The cilantro makes it pop.
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Split Pea with Ham Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Great soup. When my kids were younger they used to request this "green soup" all the time. Irish soda bread makes a nice accompaniment.
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Amatriciana Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

I haven't made this in a number of years but just reading over the recipe makes me smile. I served this a number of times for dinner guests in the mid-90s...
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Shrimp and Vegetable Pasta reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a beautiful dish to look at -- with red and yellow peppers and broccoli and peas making a very colorful presentation. And it is not just beautiful...
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Creamy Fresh Corn reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Wonderful recipe to pull out during peak corn season. Great --with a quick and easy prep -- summer side dish with grilled meat.
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Baked Winter Squash Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a lovely soup recipe, one of the first things I make as the colder weather sets in. Start early as the squash is baked for two hours, but once...
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Cowboy Cookies reviewed by bookwoman

From: Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts (Moosewood Collection) (reviewed 1st December 2009)

This is a very easy and good recipe for chocolate chip oatmeal cookies - makes a lot if you are feeding a crowd.
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Tuna Noodle Casserole variation reviewed by bookwoman

From: The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

I cannot believe that I am recommending tuna noodle casserole but this isn't the version with the canned onions on top. This is delicious with fresh mushrooms,...
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master recipe for meat load reviewed by bookwoman

From: The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2009)

Their basic recipe for meat loaf is excellent - I sometimes mess with it by adding a few things but made following the directions exactly, it will always...
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Roasted Chicken Thighs, Yukon Gold Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 2nd December 2009)

Very tasty weeknight dinner -- the cilantro gremolata is a really nice touch. Note: for non-subscribers, there are a great many Fine Cooking recipes available...
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Green Onion and Coconut Chickpea Curry reviewed by robing

From: Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

This is apparently one of the easiest recipes in the book, and other than the time that it takes to chop all that fresh ginger, it was indeed quite easy...
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Cherry Muffins with Oat Flakes / Kirschmuffins mit Haferflocken reviewed by friederike

From: Muffins (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

Very delicious! You can also substitute the cherries with canned cherries in winter. The oat flakes add texture.
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Pumpkin Tortellini Casserole with Sage & Parmesan / Tortellini-Kürbis-Auflauf mit Salbei & Parmesan reviewed by friederike

From: Kürbis, Kraut & Co. (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

*3 stars* Where did this go wrong? First of all, I didn't get why I was asked to separate the eggs and whisk the egg whites until foamy – I noticed...
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Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Thai Basil and Ginger / Kürbis-Kokos-Suppe mit Thai-Basilikum und Ingwer reviewed by friederike

From: Kürbis, Kraut & Co. (reviewed 3rd December 2009)

An interesting variant to the usual pumpkin soup. It had a bright yellowish-orange colour and a slightly floury taste, but that’s probably rather due...
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Fried Goat Cheese with Onion Confit reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 29th January 2010)

My son loved the fried goat cheese without the onion confit. This was one of my test recipes for the site. My son requests it often.
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Brightside Baked Potatoes reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 4th December 2009)

Something different for the everyday meal. Tasty and colorful. Can easily be adapted to other ingredients. I thought the potatoes could use a bit more...
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Beef Stroganoff reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 5th December 2009)

Another revelation from the pressure cooker manual. A quick recipe that turns out tender beef and fully-flavored sauce. Since cooking this one, I've tried...
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Trout in a Fresh Herb and Lime Crust reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 8th December 2009)

Very delicious, even if you don't get completely right. Because I couldn’t find trout, I bought two fillets of Catfish (Pangasius) instead, a fish that,...
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Spiced Baked Apples reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 8th December 2009)

Definitely cute, and a nice dish for baked apples. Take care not to burn the nuts whil'e roasting.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf reviewed by readerwriter212

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 8th December 2009)

The recipe's headnotes say this is "extremely easy" with "impressive" results. "The loaf is incomparably moist, and the pumpkin and chocolate chips pair...
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Cream of Tomato Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)

This is the tomato soup recipe that I turn to over and over again for a "comfort food" meal. The recipe calls for the addition of a quarter tsp. of baking...
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Coleslaw reviewed by aj12754

From: Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy (reviewed 9th December 2009)

Simple classic coleslaw recipe that yields very tasty results. As with the other recipes in this cookbook, the basic recipe is followed by a number of...
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Roasted Carrots reviewed by aj12754

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th December 2009)

This is barely a recipe it is so simple. But roasting really brings out the flavor and sweetness of the carrots. It is a great fall/winter side dish....
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Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken & Egg on Rice) reviewed by digifish_books

From: Feed Me Now (reviewed 10th December 2009)

Let's start with the typo in the book....this is a Japanese dish called 'Oyakodon', not 'Okayodon' (shame on you, Bill! ;) Although the recipe is a fairly...
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Julia's Basic Leek and Potato Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 11th December 2009)

Wonderful clean flavor (Julia uses water for this soup while Jacques' version uses chicken stock). Jacques's version (p. 55) has a richer flavor, but...
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Lentil Vegetable Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2009)

Healthy and delicious; recipe makes enough for a family of four to get two meals out of it. Recipe calls for chicken stock but substitution of vegetable...
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Tri-Colour Pasta Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Sensational Barbecues (Step-by-step) (reviewed 14th December 2009)

A lovely summer salad which is a great compliment to barbecued or roasted chicken.
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Weber Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Sensational Barbecues (Step-by-step) (reviewed 14th December 2009)

Baked leeks in mustard cream reviewed by wester

From: More Vegetables, Please: Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes for Everyday Meals (reviewed 14th December 2009)

Lovely - silky and rich. Very easy to make. I prefer to cut them to in bite-size pieces as the outer skin hardens a bit. This is a lovely contrast with...
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Coffee Chocolate Mousse Cake reviewed by friederike

From: The Chocolate and Coffee Bible: Over 300 Delicious, Easy-to-make Recipes for Total Indulgence, from Bakes to Desserts (reviewed 15th December 2009)

Very dense, very intense, dark (coffee) flavours.
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Chicken and Couscous One-pot reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 15th December 2009)

Very nice, definitely a new dish for my growing repertoire! The chicken was juicy and tender, the couscous creamy and very aromatic. We had carrots sautéed...
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Crumb Coffee Cake reviewed by AnkoCupp

From: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)

This is a very delicious cake. The cake itself is not too sweet and comes out with a tender crumb and slightly crusty exterior. When it came time to...
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Fish en Papillote reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Seafood Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2009)

Very delicious, and low in fat. There’s no need to add extra lemon juice, on the contrary, you might consider adding only one or two instead of three...
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Vegetable Pilau reviewed by friederike

From: Complete Vegetarian (reviewed 19th December 2009)

Very delicious, very aromatic dish! Works just as well as a side dish and as a very simple main dish, if you serve it with some extra vegs. Edited 30...
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Perfect Pancakes reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 20th December 2009)

Fluffy and tasty. I prefer a thinner, crepey type pancake but these were good. I sometimes thin out the batter to achieve the consistency I like and...
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Sausage Rolls reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

These are great appetizers. The one thing is that you must use the puff pastry sheets. I've had a hard time finding them and have tried to substitute both...
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Motor Home Meatballs reviewed by BeckyL

From: Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I was looking for something easy for a New Year's Eve party and these were perfect. I was, of course, leery about the grape jelly, but the meatballs turned...
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Nonna's Chicken and Egg Soup reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

I love this simple soup. Others find the egg a bit strange, but on a cold day with just the basics in the cabinet, this is perfect!
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Macaroni With Outlaws Broccoli Sauce reviewed by BeckyL

From: Make It Italian : The Taste and Technique of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2009)

This is a great alternative to pasta salad when you're looking for a warm weather pasta dish. The raisins add an interesting element that I really enjoyed.
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