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Summer Pudding reviewed by bunyip

From: Decadent Desserts Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter (reviewed 30th January 2010)

Strawberries are suggested for the mix, which is unusual. What is really unusual is adding gelatine to the syrup, but it makes the pudding foolproof. Regular...
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Pumpkin Scones reviewed by bunyip

From: The Complete Australian Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2010)

Works every time. A good way to use up the seed end of a butternut pumpkin, which can always be cooked, pureed and frozen.
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Celeriac Puree reviewed by bunyip

From: Old food (reviewed 30th January 2010)

Rather rich, all that butter and cream! Great with plainly cooked red meat of any sort.
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Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding reviewed by bunyip

From: New Food: From the New Basics to the New Classics (reviewed 30th January 2010)

Why didn't I think of it? Bread and butter pudding with grated chocolate between the layers. Yum!
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Carrot Quick Bread reviewed by sgogo

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 30th January 2010)

Like many of the recipes in this book, this is a basic recipe which can be adapted. He gives a basic recipe for fruit/vegetable quick bread with nuts or...
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Banana Bread with Chocolate and Cinnamon Sugar reviewed by sgogo

From: Orangette (reviewed 30th January 2010)

An odd recipe at first glance, it contains no fat - no butter or oil whatsoever. However, I guess it's the high proportion of bananas (3 mashed) that provides...
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Vegetable Coleslaw reviewed by loretta

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

Easy to make and has more flavor than traditional coleslaw.
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Endive, Pear, and Roquefort Salad reviewed by loretta

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 30th January 2010)

I served this elegant salad at a formal dinner party. Simple, delicious, and makes a nice presentation.
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Parmesan Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon reviewed by loretta

From: Epicurious (reviewed 30th January 2010)

Very simple, easy, different and delicious.
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Little Egg and Bacon Pies reviewed by bunyip

From: New Food: From the New Basics to the New Classics (reviewed 31st January 2010)

Uses filo pastry in muffin tins or small pie tins. Great for picnics.
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Sticky Toffee Pud reviewed by bunyip

From: Old food (reviewed 31st January 2010)

The pudding is really the standard recipe, available in just about every cookbook. The sauce, though, uses much less butter than Stephanie's recipe.
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Fillet Steak with Red Wine Sauce reviewed by bunyip

From: Taste in Time: 60 Minute Menus (reviewed 31st January 2010)

The book falls open at this stained page. I made it a lot in the 1980s and discovered years later that it was really a version of marchand de vin sauce.
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Hamburgers with Creamy Onions reviewed by bunyip

From: Taste in Time: 60 Minute Menus (reviewed 31st January 2010)

The hamburgers are reliably moist because there's cream in the mix, apparently a a James Beard trick.
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Bread Rolled Crispies reviewed by bunyip

From: The Seasonal Kitchen (reviewed 31st January 2010)

Slices of bread rolled around a filling of spring onions (scallions), cheese, minced ham and egg yolk, dipped in melted butter and baked for about 15 minutes....
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Parsnip and Orange Soup reviewed by bunyip

From: The Seasonal Kitchen (reviewed 31st January 2010)

The amount of curry powder may need adjusting depending on how mild it is. I find half a teaspoon is enough.
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Roasted Pumpkin Soup reviewed by bunyip

From: The Seasonal Kitchen (reviewed 31st January 2010)

Roasting the pumpkin till it goes brown at the edges gives a very intense flavour. I think using stock is a waste - seasoning with that Swiss herb salt...
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Monkfish Braised with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil reviewed by friederike

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 31st January 2010)

Very nice! I found it a little complicated to prepare, but it probably didn’t help that I had time pressure, only two stove tops instead of the four...
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Pasta with Cabbage, Potatoes, Bacon, and Thyme reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart (reviewed 31st January 2010)

Good. Generous servings.
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Curried Chicken Salad with Raisins and Honey reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart (reviewed 31st January 2010)

The dressing for this is quite good, although I have to say I use crème fraîche instead of mayo.
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Steam/Sautéed Cauliflower with Oregano and Green Olives (or Capers) reviewed by kaye16

From: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart (reviewed 31st January 2010)

A tasty combination that I hadan't really considered before.
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Shallot and Poppy Seed Bread reviewed by loretta

From: Baking Bread: Old and New Traditions (reviewed 31st January 2010)

In the section called picnic breads, there is a shallot and poppy seed bread that is wonderful. It takes a little bit of work, but the instructions are...
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Fried Avocados reviewed by loretta

From: Best of Arizona: Recipes from Arizona's Favorite Resorts & Restaurants (reviewed 31st January 2010)

Very unusual way to treat avocados, but delicious. Slightly crunchy and spicy on the outside and cool and creamy on the inside.
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Cheese Straws reviewed by loretta

From: Nathalie Dupree's Southern Memories: Recipes and Reminiscences (reviewed 31st January 2010)

These are the first cheese straws I ever made, delicious then and delicious now. Fun to make too.
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The Apple Lady's Apple Cake reviewed by loretta

From: The Paris Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2010)

This recipe came from the lady that sells apples at a farmers market in Paris. She said she begged for months for the recipe, and I'm glad she did. It...
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Kedgeree reviewed by bunyip

From: Complete Perfect Recipes (reviewed 31st January 2010)

I use smoked trout, because it's actually easier for me to get hold of than cod, and I omit the unsalted cashews.
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Pita Bread (Arabian Pocket Bread) reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 1st February 2010)

This recipe is the one I have always used whenever I have made pitas and they always turn out so well. You can make large-ish breads, or smaller ones...
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Vegetable Stew reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 1st February 2010)

I am always on the look out for a good vegetable stew. I like a veg stew to be very vegetable-y, well seasoned and a bit tangy with a semi-thick sauce...
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Gypsy Soup reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 1st February 2010)

This is a uniquely seasoned soup. The paprika and turmeric kind of jump out and grab you by the collar and, depending on your preference for those spices,...
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Mussels with Wine, Garlic & Parlsey reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st February 2010)

Fine Cooking offers this recipe as an appetizer for a casual dinner party and it would be just perfect for that. But it also makes an excellent light...
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Strawberries in Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by loretta

From: Ciao Italia (reviewed 1st February 2010)

It sounds like an odd combination, but the vinegar, with a little sugar bring out the flavor of the strawberries.
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The Best Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by loretta

From: The Perfect Recipe (reviewed 1st February 2010)

Very creamy and delicious, easy to make.
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Lemon Ice Refresher (frozen iced tea) reviewed by bunyip

From: Old Fashioned Homemade Icecream (reviewed 2nd February 2010)

Not bad, very refreshing.
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Raspberry-Corn Muffins reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of BetterBaking.com: More Than 200 Classic Recipes From the Beloved Baker's Website (reviewed 2nd February 2010)

Very tasty, fluffy muffins. The mixture of cornmeal, lemon and rasbperry is very nice indeed. However, a caveat. You must use large/jumbo muffin liners...
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Salmon Seared on Bacon with Balsamic Vinegar, Honey & Rosemary reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 2nd February 2010)

Actually on p. 86a (the "Quick and Delicious" supplement at the back of the magazine). This dish has about the fastest prep of any dish I make -- about...
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Orange and Chocolate Icebox Cookies reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Cookies (reviewed 3rd February 2010)

This makes an attractive pinwheel cookie. The flavors are a bit muted, both the chocolate and the orange, so I can't rate it as excellent, but it's very...
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Sauerkraut Soup reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetarian Epicure Book Two (Book 2) (reviewed 3rd February 2010)

This is a very assertively flavored soup, and quite acidic. If you like sauerkraut and tomatoes, you may well like it very much. I do add a bit of baking...
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Mushroom Stew reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Vegetarian Epicure Book Two (Book 2) (reviewed 3rd February 2010)

This is a festive and hearty vegetarian stew. It makes a great vegetarian item for Thanksgiving or other wintertime holiday meal. Leave the mushrooms...
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Eggs Florentine Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 4th February 2010)

I made this for Christmas breakfast and of of us except hubby loved it. Lot's to love here with eggs, cheese, hash browns, spinach.
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Sparkling Sangria reviewed by loretta

From: The Food Network (reviewed 4th February 2010)

East to put together. Light and refreshing
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Hedgehog reviewed by bunyip

From: The PWMU Centenary Cookbook 1904 - 2004 (reviewed 4th February 2010)

When I was very young (are you paying attention, children?) the grocer sold biscuits out of big rectangular tins. The broken bits at the bottom were bought...
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Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwiches reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 4th February 2010)

I didn't follow this recipe as written since I was in a hurry and made the executive decision to used roasted red peppers from a jar. No matter -- still...
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Carrot and Parsley Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 4th February 2010)

Good! is all I've written on several remakes of this.
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Fried Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 4th February 2010)

This is a good basic fried rice recipe. Of course there are zillions or variations possible, but I often look at this page just to get started when I have...
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Chesapeake Catfish reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 4th February 2010)

This recipe is a good idea, but there is way too much Old Bay seasoning used. I thought about 1tsp per fillet would be fine.
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Vegetarian Red Lentil Ovals with Tarragon-Onion Salad reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes (reviewed 5th February 2010)

This dish is a lot of work to put together, but worth it for a special occasion. The flavors are strong and distinctive. You must like tarragon to like...
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Pumpkin Kibbeh Stuffed with Spinach, Chickpeas, and Walnuts reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes (reviewed 5th February 2010)

This recipe is time-consuming to make, but worth the effort for a special occasion. It is a very fancy vegetarian main course, and really tasty. It would...
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Smoothie Classico reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Smoothies: 50 Recipes for High-Energy Refreshment (reviewed 5th February 2010)

This is a good basic smoothie. It's useful for getting the proportions of frozen fruit to juice right, so you can improvise from there. This is one of...
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Braised Chicken with Mushrooms reviewed by southerncooker

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 5th February 2010)

This is great served with the oven baked polenta. The chicken and mushrooms are very good too.
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Chocolate Charms reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 6th February 2010)

These have a little bit of a dull flavor, probably put off a bit by the coating of cocoa powder, but they have a nice crispness to them. They are a bit...
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Chocolate Pretzels reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 6th February 2010)

These make a fun pretzel-shaped cookie with coarse sugar standing in for the usual salt. The chocolate flavor is good and they're not too hard to make....
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Sweet Cardamom Crackers reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Martha Stewart Living Magazine) (reviewed 6th February 2010)

These have good flavor from the cardamom (which you should use freshly-ground if you can, for the best flavor) and from the sprinkling of pistachios and...
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Turkey Salsa Meat Loaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Good Morning America Cut the Calories Cookbook: 120 Delicious Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Recipes from Our Viewers (reviewed 6th February 2010)

This was a very good meat loaf. I like that it is also good for you -- low in calories and only 10 g of fat. The salsa gave it a nice kick. I used hot...
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Jack's Whiskey Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Jack Daniel's Old Time Barbecue Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2010)

This was a very good bread. You need to plan time for rising.
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Warm Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2010)

I made this one when I also made some rare tuna steaks. It went so well with the tuna. I don't usually care for potato salad with mustard in it but this...
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Peas with Fettuccine, Basil and Pumpkin Seeds reviewed by friederike

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 6th February 2010)

Very delicious, although it really screamed 'Add some cream!' Unfortunately, though, we didn't have any. We prepared this dish with mint instead of basil,...
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Molten Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 6th February 2010)

Even though the chocolate didn’t quite flow like the recipe says, when we tapped the molten cakes with a fork, these were delicious nevertheless. My...
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Jerusalem Artichoke and Root Vegetable Soup reviewed by bunyip

From: Vegetables (reviewed 7th February 2010)

Unlike Jane Grigson's version which uses bacon, this relies on curry powder to give it a lift. I dunno, I always wonder whether jerusalem artichokes are...
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Ginger Beer reviewed by bunyip

From: A Gourmet Harvest: A Guide to Growing and Preparing the Exotic, the Delicate and the Simply Delicious (reviewed 7th February 2010)

The real thing, including instructions for making your own plant. The author warns about the possibility of explosions - doesn't that bring back memories...
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Beef and Mushroom Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weight Watchers Pure Comfort (reviewed 7th February 2010)

I adjusted this recipe and made it with ground turkey and chicken broth. It was good but I like more veggies in my meatloaf.
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Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weight Watchers Pure Comfort (reviewed 7th February 2010)

I like mac and cheese and trying new recipes as well as making up my own. I enjoy tomatoes with mac and this one calls for tomatoes. Very tasty and healthier.
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Celeriac Leek Gratin / Sellerie-Lauch-Gratin reviewed by friederike

From: Aufläufe, Gratins und Souffles. (reviewed 7th February 2010)

We left out the bacon to make it vegetarian, which I regretted afterwards; it tasted a little too bland for my taste, and I would have welcomed the saltiness...
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Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 7th February 2010)

I will preface this by saying that I am not the baker in my home and there is a reason for that ... in baking, the road to a great result often takes odd...
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Stir-Fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp (海米炒南瓜) reviewed by friederike

From: Red Cook (reviewed 7th February 2010)

A very interesting and tasty dish. As always, I enjoyed that this was a dish with pumpkin other than the obligatory pumpkin soup or mash (for other ideas,...
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Calderete of Rice with Allioli reviewed by friederike

From: Spanish Food and Cooking (Food & Drink) (reviewed 7th February 2010)

It took us much longer than originally planned to prepare this dish, so beware. Of course, part of that was due to the fact that we had to scale and gut...
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Meat Sauce, Bolognese Style reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 8th February 2010)

I think this is a fairly authentic version of Bolognese sauce - starting with a sofritto (carrot, celery and onion) and including a small amount of bacon...
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Mushroom Barley Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes (reviewed 8th February 2010)

A straightforward version of this classic soup -- sherry enriches the flavor. Comfort food -- but healthy -- on a cold day. I modified a bit -- used...
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Chocolate Chunk Cookies reviewed by friederike

From: Joy of Baking (reviewed 8th February 2010)

For all of those who crave Chocolate Chip Cookies but want to try a (at least marginally) different recipe. That said, these are really sweet (sweeter...
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Roasted Pork Butt reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Food Network (reviewed 9th February 2010)

I had never cooked a pork butt before. I love the Cajun seasoning I had on hand, by Penzey's, and this recipe's only flavoring comes from Cajun seasoning,...
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Best Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook (reviewed 9th February 2010)

This is the recipe that we almost always use for pancakes. They are very good--tender, not too flat nor too fluffy, and they have a good flavor from the...
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Semolina Sesame Braid reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Modern Baker: Time-Saving Techniques for Breads, Tarts, Pies, Cakes and Cookies (reviewed 9th February 2010)

This made a nice, dense-textured semolina bread. I adore semolina bread, and this was a good one. The sesame topping was a nice touch.
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Chinese Greens reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant (reviewed 9th February 2010)

I make my greens this way very, very often. There are a lot of good, strong flavors here that stand up well to kale, collards, mustard greens, beet greens,...
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Southwest Chile Cheese Fondue reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th February 2010)

We sometimes make fondues for supper and this was fantastic. I know I’ll be making this one again and again. We all loved it here.I enjoyed making this...
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Casamance Stew reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is a West African-inspired dish. As the recipe is written, there is a bit too much vinegar, but if you cut it down to 4-6 tablespoons (60-90 mL),...
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Gombo (Okra Side Dish) reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is a super quick and delicious way to have okra. I use fresh okra when it's at my farmers' market, but you could use frozen, as the dish calls for....
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Yellow Split Pea Soup reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is a very yummy vegetarian split pea soup. It has no added fat at all, which makes it lean in the mouth, which is just what you might want sometimes....
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Carrot Pancake reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is a fabulous vegetarian main course item, or an equally good side dish for any meal. It makes one 9-inch wide round savory cake that you cut into...
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Baked Stuffed Potatoes reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This makes an Indian-inspired stuffed potato dish, flavored with bell pepper, coriander seed, turmeric, cardamom and cloves, and enriched with cream cheese....
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Spicy Yogurt Sauce reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is meant to accompany the Baked Stuffed Potatoes from this same book (p. 305), and is delicious with those. It is also good on rice, or many other...
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Baked Eggplant Sandwiches (Tramezzino di Melanzane) reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

These are a bit time-consuming and messy to put together, but they are very good once they're done. I have them with a marinara sauce, for dipping or putting...
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Shells with Broccoli (Maccheroni con Broccoli) reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is a very simple pasta dish with just broccoli, garlic, cheese and oil. It's quick and yummy, and inexpensive to make.
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Gingered Beets reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

These are a very good side dish for a winter holiday meal. It consists of cooked beets coated with a roux-based sauce containing lemon juice, brown sugar,...
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Hamantaschen reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

These are kind of like a prune Newton (if you're familiar with fig Newtons). They make a festive holiday cookie. They take a bit of time to make, because...
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Bay State Wiggle reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This makes a creamy shrimp-and asparagus-adorned pasta dish. It is ingredient dependent, so if you have good asparagus and good shrimp, this will be good.
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Wynelle's Pot Pie reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This makes a very nice vegetarian pot pie. It is a fair amount of work to make, but a vegetarian would love you if you put this together for him or her....
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Saucy Green Beans reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

I often make these for winter holiday meals. It is a simple dish of lightly-cooked green beans in a sour cream roux-based sauce, with dill. Very tasty.
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Cornbread Stuffing reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This makes a good vegetarian cornbread stuffing. It will satisfy a vegetarian at a winter holiday meal, and meat-eaters will like it, too. I believe there...
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Sayra's Cornbread reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This makes a very good cornbread. Brown sugar is optional, though I think that many people from the Southern US would say that unsweetened is traditional....
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Spring Minestrone reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is a good minestrone recipe. It gives some options for substitutions and omissions, and so it's easy to gather the ingredients for it. I usually cut...
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Summer Minestrone reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This is a good minestrone recipe. I simmer it with the rind of a wedge of Parmesan just to enhance the flavor a bit, and I often grate a little Parmesan...
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Corn Chowder reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This makes a delicious milk-based corn soup. It's sweet from the corn, and well-seasoned. Putting some chopped fresh herb on it at the end is nice touch...
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Creamy Potato Cabbage Soup reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 11th February 2010)

This makes a lovely potato and cabbage soup, with caraway and dill in it. The cream cheese in it smooths it out and makes it rich and yummy.
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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by bunyip

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 13th February 2010)

Very quick if you shred the sprouts with the food processor. Good with pork sausages or grilled veal chops.
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Dried Mushroom Broth reviewed by bunyip

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 13th February 2010)

As Slater says, a good way to use that packet of dried mushrooms you found at the back of the cupboard. Relies on good chicken stock and very fine straining...
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My Mother-in-Law's Madeira Cake reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 13th February 2010)

this is a proper homestyle cake, it comes out all cracley on top and is great with a cup of tea. The only problem i have with it is that its a bit too...
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greek almond crescents reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Rachel's Favourite Food for Living (reviewed 13th February 2010)

this was another winner from this book for me. These biscuits turned out gooey in the middle but lovely and crunchy on the outside. My only gripe was that...
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slow fried potatoes with thyme and taleggio reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: Real Food (reviewed 13th February 2010)

This is one of those things that you cook when your on your own and its cold and dark outside. This was pure moreish comfort food, easy to make and easy...
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dal and pumpkin soup reviewed by weaponxgirl

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 13th February 2010)

this is a lovely soup for the winter. Inexspensive to make with a nice kick to it. I served mine with yoghurt to negate the kick a bit when it got too...
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Snickerdoodles reviewed by janiecem

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 14th February 2010)

These Snickerdoodles were my contribution to a potluck dinner I went to last night, and everyone said they were delicious. I followed the recipe exactly,...
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Veal Scaloppine with Marsala and Cream reviewed by bunyip

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2010)

Quick, no fuss, depends on top quality ingredients. I made this a lot when we had a bottle of rather good Madeira which sounds extravagant, but we were...
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Spicy Green Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 14th February 2010)

The beans were pretty tasty and probably one I'll try again. A simple dish to make but loaded with flavors from the garlic, onions, tomato and chile.
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