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Vegetable-Almond Medley reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This is kind of a throw-back, hippie kind of vegetarian dish, the kind I taught myself to cook many years ago, and I occasionally crave that kind of thing....
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Vegetable Stew reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This is a good main course, vegetarian stew. It is delicious if made the day before or so, with some bread and some of the Burgundy you made it with. It...
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Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Junior League Centennial Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This is very good; has good flavor and is pretty easy to make. My daughter has made this numerous times and is always a hit with the family. She does...
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Gypsy Soup reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 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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Mushroom-Barley Soup reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This recipe makes a good vegetarian mushroom-barley soup. I recommend using the smaller amount of tamari (i.e. 3 tablespoons = 15 mL), if that, because...
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Tahini-Lemon Sauce reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This makes a nice sauce to accompany hummus, felafel, plain pita, or tabouli. It has quite a bit of parsley in it, so it is fresh and herby. The consistency...
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Hummus reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This recipe makes a very good hummus, with some green onion in it, some parsley, and quite a bit of lemon juice. It makes a difference to use chick peas...
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Carrot-Mushroom Loaf reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2010)

I was vegetarian for a long time, and occasionally I missed having a meatloaf. This loaf would really satisfy my craving for meatloaf, and I -still- like...
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Wild Mushroom Soup with Sherry and Thyme reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 29th September 2010)

Very nice soup. Uses all fresh (no dried) mushrooms which gives the soup a nice lightness -- also, only 1/4 cup of cream is used -- adds creaminess without...
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Beet Soup (Borscht) reviewed by andrew

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 30th September 2010)

This is a very credible borscht, and is quite simple and fast to boot. It's a meat-free version, and fairly stripped down in comparison with the borscht...
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Spiced Tomato and Red Lentil Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st October 2010)

Very nice weeknight soup -- can be ready in an hour. The spice is curry and it's very tasty. Could be an excellent choice to fill a thermos when you...
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Mexican Wedding Cakes reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 1st October 2010)

This is a good recipe for Mexican Wedding Cakes (also known as Russian Tea Cakes). It calls for toasted pecans, which is a wonderful nut to use in this...
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Gingersnaps reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 1st October 2010)

This recipe makes a very good gingersnap. If you use freshly-ground spices, the flavor is very strong and delicious. Even if your spices have been ground...
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French Toast reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 1st October 2010)

This is a good basic French toast recipe. If you are looking for a recipe that will make regular, familiar French toast, here you have it. The version...
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Cream Biscuits or Shortcakes reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 1st October 2010)

This makes a good cream-based biscuit. The dough is very easy to put together because the fat in it comes from cream only; you do not have to work butter...
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Apple-Ginger Sorbet reviewed by aj12754

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 1st October 2010)

I was torn between a 3 and a 4 rating for this and went with the 4 because I enjoyed this quite a bit even though I am more an ice cream person than a...
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Chicken Piccata reviewed by ESQx2

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 2nd October 2010)

This chicken piccata recipe is delicious. I particularly liked the cream sauce that is served over the chicken because it had a lot of flavor. The sauce...
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Chickpeas with Ginger and Cumin (Dhabay Kay Chanay) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds (reviewed 2nd October 2010)

Good aromatic but not too hot chickpeas. The tea did not make much difference visually. I put quite a lot of extra garam masala, lemon juice and ginger...
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Pyogo Jon reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Korean Kitchen (reviewed 2nd October 2010)

I made these with no mushrooms and added scallions instead. For the sauce I tried to approximate one I added had in a restaurant. I used soy sauce, rice...
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Grilled Sausage and Potato Salad with Spinach, Red Onion and Brewmaster Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 10th December 2010)

This recipe calls for a specific kind of mustard I don't have. I don't think my substitution has the same flavors. This is a nice weeknight meal, but nothing...
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Swedeaphobia Cure reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

I think this is the best swede recipe I've found so far - as it says, creamy and slightly spicy. I'm still not exactly enthusiastic about the vegetable,...
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 10th December 2010)

A really good mashed potato recipe. Buttery, light, tangy. The mash does not really taste of buttermilk in the end, that just adds a lightly acidic note. I...
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Quick Blue Cheese Dressing reviewed by sturlington

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

This is a good blue cheese dressing for an "emergency" -- if you only have blue cheese and sour cream but no buttermilk or mayonnaise on hand.
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 11th December 2010)

It's great to see that something as basic as potatoes baked with rosemary can still be improved with a few small changes. This produced lovely baked potatoes...
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Creamy Scrambled Eggs reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

Some great ideas for jazzing up scrambled eggs.
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Tender Stewed Chicken Gizzards reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sylvia's Family Soul Food Cookbook: From Hemingway, South Carolina, To Harlem (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

My Mom used to cook us chicken gizzards and they were nice and tender just like these. These have a nice flavor and I like them almost as good as the ones...
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Baked Capellini with Chicken and Four Cheeses reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 4th October 2010)

An elevated version of baked pasta with four cheeses that incorporates pre-cooked chicken and lots of veggies. It's a little gloppy and certainly not low-cal,...
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Skillet Ziti with Chicken and Broccoli reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 1st January 2011)

Very easy, one pot meal. Lots of flavor - just a bit of spice. The sauce covered the ziti really well and the chicken stayed moist. Next time I'd add...
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Citrus Punch reviewed by season2taste

From: Sweethearts Citrus Cookbook (reviewed 4th October 2010)

This punch recipe is always appreciated by adults who don't want to get sozzled at a summer party. It tastes "adult"... dry-ish and as if it is spiked...
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Light Green Frittata with Herbs reviewed by sturlington

From: Italian Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 5th October 2010)

This was a delicious frittata that makes good use of fresh herbs from the garden.
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Orange, Banana and Orange Blossom reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 6th October 2010)

Very fragrant, the flavors combine very well. I prefer a little bit more orange (or less banana).
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Spinach & cheese quesadilla reviewed by LynnG

From: Good Cooking: The New Basics (reviewed 6th October 2010)

Often I find quesadillas can be disappointingly bland. In this recipe, blue cheese is scattered over the mozarella then topped with spinach. The blue...
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Cranberry Blondies reviewed by LynnG

From: Good Cooking: The New Basics (reviewed 6th October 2010)

A nice change from dark, semi-sweet or milk chocolate, this recipe adds white chocolate. These are not too sweet and, dusted with powdered sugar, they...
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Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins and Vinaigrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 6th October 2010)

This is a pretty good roasted cauliflower recipe. My kids don't like raisins, though. Therefore, the family prefers roasted cauliflower with just oil,...
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Sarson Ka Saag reviewed by chilewheel

From: The Cornbread Gospels (reviewed 7th October 2010)

If the idea of working with greens seems a little esoteric or intimidating to you, give this recipe a try. It's very easy and will banish any fear of greens...
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Orange, Ginger and Mint reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Refreshment with a lot of zing. With this amount of ginger it is quite sharp, but very fragrant and refreshing.
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White Bean and Red Pepper Spread reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

We thought this was delicious, but it wasn't reall a spread. Easy to make, it might made a good pizza topping. Added a dash of cayenne, which didn't hurt...
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Vegetable à la Greque reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Good marinate. A half recipe served 4.
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Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

I thought this was an interesting combination. Ed didn't like it. To each his or her own, I guess.
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Quinoa Black Bean Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Good, but two of us ate all of it as a side dish!
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Couscous with Peas and Onions reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

An easy and tasty side dish.
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Quinoa Pine Nut Pilaf reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

We liked this with quinoa. Made it with millet once, but thought that was boring.
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Roasted Vegetables Three Ways reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

We thought a half recipe was very generous for two; would have served three. The Caribbean Dressing alternative is very good!
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Baked Fish with Mustard Marinade reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Very good.
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Fish with Herbs and Lime reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Good. Made it without tomatoes (allergy in house); used a bit extra lime juuice for moisture, but this wasn't really necessary.
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Fish with Pineapple Chutney reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

Good. Salsa very good too.
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Herbed Fish in a Packet reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

The packet idea is always fun. This one is good.
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Mustard Carrots reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

I liked this; Ed didn't.
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Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 7th October 2010)

A nice change for a salad dressing. Buzzing in the blender makes it a bit thin. (Blenders seem to have that effect on yogurt.)
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Brined Pork Loin reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 8th October 2010)

Very nice overnight brine for pork loin or pork chops. Brine has fennel, coriander, and bay leaves. I really like what the bay leaves add to the brine.
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Double Broccoli Quinoa reviewed by wester

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 9th October 2010)

Garlicky, cheesy, crunchy. Lovely texture. This was the first time I tried quinoa, and I loved its texture. Its taste got lost a bit in the assault of...
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Spaghetti with Cauliflower and Pancetta reviewed by kaye16

From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 9th October 2010)

A half recipe made a very nice dinner for two followed by a big salad. I like the "shortcuts": cooking the cauliflower whole in the soon-to-be pasta water...
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Ratatouille reviewed by lkloda

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 9th October 2010)

Mushroom-Cactus Soup with Roasted Tomatillos reviewed by johnson6708

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th October 2010)

I loved this. Rick has a talent for presenting flavors you wouldn't expect in a fun and exciting way. Very good. I made tortillas that we dipped....MMMMMmmmmmm
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Chicken Breasts in Nutty Queretaro Green Mole reviewed by johnson6708

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th October 2010)

Addictively good. The green sauce has a yummy grit to it. The chicken breasts marinate in this wonderful sauce that you sop up with Warm tortillas. It...
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Grilled chicken breasts in tomato-guaje sauce reviewed by johnson6708

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th October 2010)

Very good. I grilled the chicken and left them a bit undercooked in the middle. As it cooks in the sauce cooks into and finishes the meat. Very good
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Plum Crumble reviewed by lkloda

From: Orangette (reviewed 10th October 2010)

Beef and Black Bean Chili with Chipotle and Avocado reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 10th October 2010)

This is a smoky spicy chili -- there's a lot going on -- and we added even more (shredded pepper jack cheese and some sour cream) and it worked for us....
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Chicken Braised in Red Wine (Coq au Vin) reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 10th October 2010)

This one is quite simple in comparison with both the Coq au Vin Bourguignon in The Cuisine of the Rose and the 'normal' Coq au Vin in Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche,...
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Pecan-Bourbon Crunch Italian Cream Cups reviewed by southerncooker

From: Betty Crocker Fall Baking (reviewed 10th October 2010)

I made the Pecan-Bourbon Crunch Italian Cream Cups on today. I used the substitution suggestion of apple cider instead of bourbon since I had some on hand....
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Nectarine Nectar reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 11th October 2010)

Simple. Lovely. I put a small squeeze of lemon in, which made it even better. I'm sure other citrus fruits will work too.
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Eggplant reviewed by LynnG

From: The South Beach Diet Cookbook (reviewed 11th October 2010)

If you like eggplant, this chunky sauce is great over either spaghetti squash or pasta. Although using fresh basil is preferable, it's still delicious...
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Couscous-quinoa tabouli reviewed by wester

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 11th October 2010)

Fragrant and with a little crunch. Another lovely quinoa recipe. I served this with the Simplest Tomato Salad of the same book. Good combination. I will...
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Simplest Tomato Salad reviewed by wester

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 11th October 2010)

As the book itself says: a minimalist recipe for enhancing tomatoes' natural brilliance. You do need very good tomatoes for this, but it does make them...
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Braised Beef Short Ribs reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 11th October 2010)

I made this for the Catalan Beef Stew. It was pretty easy to prep and could be made ahead. Like the other reviewer, I did not use cheesecloth and it worked...
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Broccoli and Anchovy Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 12th October 2010)

I make broccoli with pasta quite a lot. This recipe was different in that the garlic was replaced by anchovies. A more subtle flavor, which I thought was...
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A Soup of Cauliflower and Cheese reviewed by friederike

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 12th October 2010)

A classic combination, though this one turns out more like a cauliflower-scented, slightly liquid fondue - not necessarily a bad thing, though... Edited...
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Marie-Helene's Apple Cake reviewed by aj12754

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 14th October 2010)

This cake is as much apple as cake which makes for a change of pace in our household. In fact, the texture is more fruity than cakey. The cake batter...
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Mango Orange Smoothie reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 15th October 2010)

Full, velvety, fragrant. To wake up feeling sunny, or to sip on a hot day. Really lovely. Works well with frozen mango too, but you will need to keep...
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White Bean and Kale Gratin with English Farmhouse Cheddar reviewed by shonna

From: The Whole Foods Market Cookbook: A Guide to Natural Foods with 350 Recipes (reviewed 16th October 2010)

Had this as dinner, but it could easily be an appetizer and would be wonderful for a potluck. Used the aged cheddar I had on hand which was just conventional...
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Black Forrest Muffins / Schwarzwaldmuffins reviewed by friederike

From: Brigitte - Unsere besten Menüs (reviewed 16th October 2010)

Very cool idea! Additionally, these muffins feature considerably less whipped cream than the original, which is good (you can serve whipped cream on the...
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Vegetable Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 16th October 2010)

This is so colorful and would look great on our Christmas supper table. It was very tasty and similar to the corn salad we usually make with lots more...
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Red Curry Beef reviewed by AnneyZ

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th October 2010)

I made this last night. The lime juice gives this dish a wonderful zing. Even my picky five-year-old liked it!
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Grape Focaccia with Rosemary reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 19th October 2010)

We really enjoyed this. The combo of the sweet grapes (I used red instead of Concord) and rosemary, with coarse sea salt and coarse sugar (I used turbinado)...
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Raw Kale Tuscan Salad reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 19th October 2010)

Spicy Bean Curd and Bean Sprout Salad reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: World Food Cafe (reviewed 19th October 2010)

I was a bit apprehensive when I started making this salad but it is great! Have made it several times since. I use ordinary fried tofu (cooled down)....
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Broccoli with Sesame and Salted Lemon Wheels reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: Vegetarian Table: Japan (reviewed 19th October 2010)

Surprisingly good side dish that is very easy to make. Prepare the lemon wheels in advance! Because they'll be eaten as a whole it is advised to use...
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Green Beans with Sesame Dressing reviewed by gnoegnoe

From: Vegetarian Table: Japan (reviewed 19th October 2010)

Absolutely delicious, easy to make. Of course you'll need to use fresh beans. The dressing is awesome and can be used on other veggies as well.
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tuna rillettes reviewed by soupereasy

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 19th October 2010)

This was a lovely little appie., easy to prepare from the pantry. I will make this again.
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 20th October 2010)

This was easy to make in the slow cooker and made the house smell divine while it was cooking. It didn't get quiet as thick as most apple butter but I...
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Fresh Apple Muffins reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Southern Accent (reviewed 20th October 2010)

These muffins were quick and easy to make. I really liked the use of whole wheat flour. The recipe gives several options for the sweetener. I chose...
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Wilted Escarole reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 21st October 2010)

Simple and nice. The wilting takes only a very short time - don't try to do anything else at the same time. I thought the amount given was much too small...
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tuna rillettes reviewed by aj12754

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 22nd October 2010)

Nice flavors, easy to prep. I really enjoyed this and will make again.
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Fig and Manchego Puff Pastries reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd October 2010)

I made these to eat while watching football games on Sunday. The recipe definitely delivers on the low labor, high flavor promise -- they were easy to...
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String Bean and Potato Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 22nd October 2010)

Spanish flavors (sherry vinaigrette) on a salad composed of potatoes, string beans, garlic, olives, scallions, and fresh oregano (I used marjoram because...
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Samosa Mashed Potato Pancakes reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 23rd October 2010)

An interesting way to use left-over mashed potatoes with Indian spices. Good flavour, a little difficult to handle.
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Microwave Apple and Pear Crisp reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weight Watchers' Simply the Best : 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes (reviewed 23rd October 2010)

This was good. I'm not usually one to use the microwave for baking but my husband wanted this and it sounded easy. It was and surprisingly it was quite...
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Comeback Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 23rd October 2010)

Who'd have known that simply adding mayo, ketchup and black pepper would make such a tasty sauce for chicken fingers. This is great with the chicken planks...
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Hoe Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 23rd October 2010)

This is so easy to make. I grew up eating hoe cakes but we used buttermilk instead of plain and mayonnaise instead of shortening. This is almost as good...
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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 24th October 2010)

This was very good and easy to make. I made one for our Sunday breakfast. Even though we did like it we like the Semi-Homemade Hash brown casserole from...
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Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse with Orange Blossom Cream reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Olive (reviewed 24th October 2010)

Quite nice, but can be improved upon. It's very heavy, slightly bitter (though that might be due to the very dark chocolate), and the Earl Grey tea was...
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Roasted Rosemary-Rubbed Chicken Breasts and Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th October 2010)

Okay, it was very, very good, but the pepper was too much. The pepper overwhelmed the chicken, the rosemary and other flavors. I would just add a small...
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Dolmades Wraps with Feta and Fresh Mint reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 25th October 2010)

This recipe was fairly easy and delicious. Instead of flatbread, we used pita, and could only find small whole wheat ones, so these were served open faced...
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Autumn Kitchen Caipirinha reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Olive (reviewed 25th October 2010)

Very delicious! I used caster sugar instead of white sugar (actually, nothing specific was suggested which made me think they meant white one), and it...
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Garlic Toast reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 26th October 2010)

I won't say that I would make this very often as it requires 1/2 cup of olive oil for 3 pieces of toast (and only 1/2 piece of toast per serving). But...
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Mildred Schulz's String Beans and Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Greene on Greens (reviewed 27th October 2010)

I suppose this is meant as side dish. I made close to double as a main course for two. I was afraid the vinegar might be overwhelming, but it wasn't. The...
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Ham Pie reviewed by cadfael

From: Americas Best Lost Recipes: 121 heirloom recipes too good to forget (reviewed 28th October 2010)

This is a great way to use left over ham. The crust incorporates cheddar cheese.
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Cold Oven Pound Cake reviewed by cadfael

From: Americas Best Lost Recipes: 121 heirloom recipes too good to forget (reviewed 28th October 2010)

Started in a cold oven, this method is different than we are used to, but it produces a thick delicious even crust. A bit on the sweet side.
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Stewed Lentils and Tomatoes reviewed by cadfael

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 28th October 2010)

I love this recipe. I make it a lot. Easy, flavorful and healthy.
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Broccoli with Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 28th October 2010)

I'm not quite sure if this should be a side dish or a main course. I was a bit short on broccoli and made a 2/3 recipe (with all the spices). This made...
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