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Warm Carrot and Asparagus Salad with Sesame Dressing reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 30th November 2010)

I marked this recipe during my initial peruse through the book since we eat a lot of asparagus. Tonight, though, we were trying to use up stuff in the...
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Chili with Meat and Beans reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 2nd January 2011)

This makes a very good chili that just needs a little tweaking. I thought it was a bit too spicy so I would cut down on the amount of chilies and chili...
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Rustic Cabbage Soup Recipe reviewed by athira

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 2nd November 2011)

Added chicken instead of beans, and made chicken broth from scratch instead of the grocery stock. Turned out well. I also finely grated the cabbage and...
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Delicious potatoes. Lovely crunchy exterior, fabulously creamy interior. I used local (Idaho) butter potatoes - nice yellow color and great taste. Previously,...
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Instant Chocolate Pudding reviewed by Leeka

From: Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally (reviewed 30th November 2010)

Super fast and very chocolatey. I had to add a little liquid (soy milk) to get the blender to start and run.
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Chesapeake Oyster Stew reviewed by hipcook

From: Chesapeake Bay Cooking (reviewed 1st December 2010)

A relatively simple and very rich recipe for oyster stew; it's our family "go-to" recipe. Feeds a crowd - I frequently find myself scaling it down. I need...
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Saffron Scented Chicken Pilaf reviewed by digifish_books

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

Zucchini Paneer reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Very nice recipe. Don't taste it before you put in the garam masala though, or you're going to fear for your fenugreeky life. Makes a great side to a...
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Kidney Bean Masala (Rajmah) reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Very yummy rajmah recipe with great spice; I made the mistake of making it with diced tomatoes instead of the crushed and it came out quite chunky, which...
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Almost Homemade Tomato Vegetable Soup # 1 reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Very Frugal Vegetables: Recipes and UsesVery Frugal Vegetables: Recipes and Uses (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This is one of various homemade soups and stews in the eCookBook. It is especially delicious on a cold day served with a Baked Cheese Sandwich. This recipe...
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Trail Mix from Leftovers reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Fabulously Frugal Fruits: Recipes and UsesFabulously Frugal Fruits: Recipes and Uses (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This recipe from the eCookBook makes a great treat for the little ones. It can be made with a wide variety of items that need to be used up, such as small...
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Pan Grilled Rib Steak with Bearnaise reviewed by aj12754

From: The Bistros, Brasseries, and Wine Bars of Paris: Everyday Recipes from the Real Paris (reviewed 5th December 2010)

A very easy version of a bistro classic. A slightly adapted version of this recipe appears in the November 2010 issue of Saveur magazine (p. 84). Both...
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Nach Waxman's Brisket of Beef reviewed by bhnyc

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 5th December 2010)

This is delicious. Make it ahead of time- it's better the next day. Don't forget to remove as much fat as possible or your sauce will be greasy. I made...
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Hoagie and Cheesesteak Rolls reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 5th December 2010)

These are very good rolls. They don't have tons of flavor- I guess hoagie rolls don't- but they have a nice consistency and texture. Watch them carefully....
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St. Peter's Fish and Peppers reviewed by allyal

From: Soul and Spice: African Cooking in the Americas (reviewed 6th December 2010)

The ingredients are simple to find. The combination of flavors & tastes is delicious.
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Herb Pork Roast and Potatoes reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 6th December 2010)

I've been reluctant to try the "roasts" in the pressure cooker cookbook - but since my favorite pork roast recipe is really a braise, I thought this one...
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Cabbage-and-Something Soup, Three Ways reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Really good for such a simple soup. I made the potato version and added some bacon for extra oomph.
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Better Bean Burgers reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money (reviewed 7th December 2010)

These burgers were perfect for a fast supper. I loved the short ingredient list with nothing exotic required and black beans are my favourite. Very...
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French Turnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Recently I ate at a small bistro that offered a French turnip soup as a first course. I wasn't sure what to expect but the soup was delicious and I decided...
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Fennel Soup with Fried Cod / Venkelsoep met gebakken kabeljauw reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Very easy, and very, very delicious, though the fennel could have been slightly stronger. Next time I'll use 1 1/2 or even two bulbs of fennel. As a starter,...
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Caramelised Chicory in Gruyère Sauce and with Crunchy Ham / Gekaramelliseerde Witlof in Gruyèresaus en krokante ham reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Again, a very nice idea, but some severe faults. The caramelised chicory was delicious, the chicory's bitter taste well balanced by the sugar. The ham's...
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Gingerbread Cookies / Lebkuchen-Anhänger reviewed by friederike

From: Für Sie - Kochen und Verwöhnen (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Very nice cookies, but they looked even nicer hanging in the tree than they tasted.
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Fagioli All'Uccelletto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 8th December 2010)

This recipe combines white beans, prosciutto, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and spices. In keeping with the spirit of this cookbook, I used most of the...
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Breton Buckwheat Cake with Fleur de sel reviewed by aj12754

From: The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City (reviewed 8th December 2010)

This is an unusual cake and one whose flavor seems to grow on me with each small additional wedge I cut for myself. The crumb is dense (the cake calls...
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fennel, orange, and parsley salad reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

I'm not much of a fennel lover, but this salad tastes so fresh and the orange really complements the fennel. Would be good in winter to bring thoughts...
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curried cauliflower soup reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Easy to make and turns out nicely seasoned. A good, warming soup for a cold day.
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Roast Lamb reviewed by hipcook

From: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 11th December 2010)

Prince calls this "in the French style", meaning roasted on a bed of vegetables which are then incorporated into the sauce. I found it very pleasant; the...
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Gianduia Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 12th December 2010)

We’re fans of Nutella here. I always have a jar on-hand, so I knew I had to try this recipe. Nothing complicated here, and you end up with delicious...
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 12th December 2010)

I've made these a couple of times now, once with fresh rosemary and once with dried. I'd definitely recommend fresh, and the 'bruising' method she details...
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Endive & Fuyu Persimmon Salad with Pecans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

I prepared this salad because I had received fresh persimmons from a person with a persimmon tree. This salad features an unusual combination of ingredients....
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Idle Hand Bars reviewed by lkloda

From: Guilty Kitchen (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted Chestnuts and Parmesan Cream Read more at Marthastewart.com: Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted reviewed by lkloda

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Winter Wheat Berry Salad with Figs & Red Onion reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 13th December 2010)

Orange and Fennel Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 13th December 2010)

I changed this one up more than a little bit, but the basic flavor profile here is delicious and it is a perfect seasonal salad. This is a Robin Miller...
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Madeleine's Omelette with Mustard Croutons & Beaufort Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

What a wonderful way to use up some slightly stale chewy bread and a small amount of Swiss Cheese I had on hand. I made a half recipe for my son and I...
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Double Corn Cornbread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals (reviewed 14th December 2010)

Although we don't usually care for sugar in our cornbread this one was great in the double decker toasted cornbread and spicy greens stack on the same...
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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Eating Well (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This dish was delicious, healthy, and well balanced. The one odd thing was that instead of boiling the gnocchi, it was pan fried. YUM! We substituted...
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Mushroom Soup with Barley and Wild Rice reviewed by aj12754

From: The Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This is another "clean out the produce drawer" soup (carrots, celery,onion, garlic, parsnips), but it has a more sophisticated flavor thanks to the addition...
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Black Bean Tacos with Tomato-Chili Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This is a good basic taco recipe that you can vary as you like. I simmered the beans directly in the tomato sauce mixture instead of in water, as called...
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Banana Bread reviewed by Barbara

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This banana bread was my standard one for years. I don't really like having banana chunks in the bread so I have always processed it until it is completely...
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Spicy Cauliflower Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This spicy vegetable soup is a great treatment for colds. The spices open your sinuses, although I did tone them down as suggested. I also added a couple...
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Triple Orange Pecan Biscotti reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th December 2010)

I love citrus flavors in the cold months and these cookies are a very nice treat on a wintry day. The orange flavor comes from orange zest, orange juice,...
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Easier Chicken and Dumplings reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Very tasty and easy version of chicken and dumplings. Would probably add a bit more broth next time, but that's more a matter of personal preference....
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Lemon cornmeal scones with dried cherries reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 16th December 2010)

Yum! Not too dry, nice flavor, an excellent scone!
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Cut-out Cookies reviewed by sturlington

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 16th December 2010)

First, don't tell your toddler you're making cookies until AFTER you've made and chilled the dough. Otherwise, it's just an hour of "Cookies are ready!...
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Carmelized Endive reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 17th December 2010)

An unusual and tasty side dish. The sweetness of the carmelization is a nice counterpoint to the bitterness of the endive. Acid (in the form of lime...
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Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 17th December 2010)

No more difficult than a cake mix and twice as delicious. Comes together in minutes with common pantry ingredients. Keeps well.
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 17th December 2010)

I made this for breakfast today, intrigued by the other reviews, and was favourably impressed. It's a simple recipe, but I would never have thought of...
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Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Authentic Recipes from Thailand (Authentic Recipes Series) (reviewed 18th December 2010)

Very good,usable sauce. We had it on baked snapper one night, and the leftovers with a (bought) charcoal chicken the next. Certainly jazzed up two plain...
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Wheat-Free Cutout Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 18th December 2010)

Excellent taste - however only 4 stars due the fact that I just could not roll out the dough and use the cookie cutters. The dough was either too hard...
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Citrus Risotto reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th December 2010)

I noticed this recipe and I was intrigued by it. And I happened to have all ingredients on hand (except the mascarpone, which I replaced with whipping...
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Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 19th December 2010)

These were really good. My six-year-old niece proclaimed them the best turkey meatballs ever. We didn't find them too spicy- they were fine. You could...
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New York Egg Cream reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 19th December 2010)

This was like a taste from my past. My grandfather's first job was as a soda jerk at a soda fountain counter. Long after moving on from that job, he used...
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Shepherd's Pie reviewed by hipcook

From: New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat (reviewed 19th December 2010)

Very nice way to use up the end of a roast, sweet and savory. It's easy enough to be a weeknight dinner, especially if you let the food processor handle...
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Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th December 2010)

I had my eye on this recipe but was a bit reluctant to try since I wasn't sure about vinegar and eggs. After reading Lazylurker's review I decided to go...
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Onion Frittata with Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by andrew

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th December 2010)

I just made this for Sunday breakfast without even checking to see if anyone else had done it. Great minds... Anyway, I agree that this is a nice, simple...
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Cranberry Banana Bread reviewed by southerncooker

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

This is an excellent banana bread and very festive colored with the flecks of dried cranberries. I needed something to take to share with my friends I...
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Grandma Lucy's Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

We love pimento cheese especially homemade. I usually use cheddar to make mine but since we also enjoy Velveeta I decided to try this one. Hubby and I...
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Orange-Currant Scones reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

These scones are sweet, rich, and very tender. I love currents, and here they gave that zing of sweetness in every bite, which was nicely balanced by...
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Chunky Pumpkin Soup reviewed by lkloda

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

Lemon Mayonnaise reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd December 2010)

I've always wanted to try make mayo, but been too intimidated to try. Until now, that is. We followed the instructions as given, and our second attempt...
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Lemon Ginger Bars reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 23rd December 2010)

These are so good, but you really need to be a ginger fan! Kind of fussy to have to chop the candied ginger and zest the lemon, but since they are bar...
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Jambalaya reviewed by hipcook

From: The Commander's Palace New Orleans Cookbook (reviewed 24th December 2010)

I didn't follow the recipe exactly, substituting about a pound of smoked Polish sausage, a pound of gator, and a pound of crawfish tails, for the 4 and...
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Minestrone alla Romagnola --Vegetable Soup, Romagna Style reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 24th December 2010)

I thought this soup was very yummy, but I probably won't make it often because of the long cooking time. It says the Parmesan rind is optional, but it...
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Scones reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For--From Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes (reviewed 24th December 2010)

The dough was very dry and I wasn't sure if they were going to turn out but they held together in the oven and were tender enough. I added a cup of raspberries...
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Cinnamon Buns reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 24th December 2010)

Chocolate Cranberry Tart reviewed by lkloda

From: Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates: Festive Meals for Holidays and Special Occasions (reviewed 25th December 2010)

Sauce Mignonette reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 25th December 2010)

This was nice on oysters. I liked that it is made with champagne vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. Maybe my oysters weren't so briny, but I felt like...
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English Muffin Breakfast Strata reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Living 1,001 Ways to Cook Southern: The Ultimate Treasury of Southern Classics (reviewed 25th December 2010)

Each year I pick out a different, usually new to us, breakfast casserole for our Christmas morning. This year I picked one from my new Southern Living...
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Baked Cinnamon-Maple French Toast reviewed by BethNH

From: The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever (reviewed 25th December 2010)

I'm not sure what baked french toast is supposed to be like. I was surprised at how much the bread puffed up. The top of the bread was nice and firm...
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Cranberry Mimosa reviewed by sturlington

From: Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season (reviewed 26th December 2010)

Simple concept for Christmas: cranberry juice and champagne. Very tasty.
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Fried Eggs in Bread Crumbs reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 26th December 2010)

I have never cared for fried eggs. My egg preference has always been soft scrambled. It's been years since I tried a fried egg and knowing your taste preferences...
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Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 26th December 2010)

I roasted these for almost twice the recommended time but they only got a bit browned and crunchy. They were still quiet good. I liked them even better...
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Cream of Mushroom reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Gourmet Meals in Minutes (reviewed 26th December 2010)

This is a terrific soup. I added a little cognac instead of sherry.
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Salad of Crab and Avocado reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Gourmet Meals in Minutes (reviewed 26th December 2010)

Absolutely delicious and very elegant. Very impressive for entertaining.
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Swedish Christmas Ham reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 26th December 2010)

I was doubtful about the manner of cooking the ham in water, but it turned out very nice. The crust did come off when I went to slice the ham, but I think...
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Quinoa Vegetable Stew reviewed by lkloda

From: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals (reviewed 26th December 2010)

Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli reviewed by BethNH

From: Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook) (reviewed 26th December 2010)

This is the recipe that taught me to cook mac and cheese. It's very easy and my family loves it. I leave out the broccoli, add breadcrumbs and put it...
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Overnight Panettone reviewed by bhnyc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 27th December 2010)

This was good but the directions weren't so clear. They should really revise it for future use. It took a lot longer to rise than indicated. I used less...
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Transitional Multigrain Sandwich Bread reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor (reviewed 27th December 2010)

There are so many whole grains in here that you feel good eating it! It's relatively easy to make and makes a nice sandwich.
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Chocolate Pots de Creme reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 27th December 2010)

Since I'm snowed in I've been in a cooking mode. I decided to make these for our dessert. The recipe does require you to dirty up several pots, bowls and...
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Roasted Red and Golden Beetroot (Salad) reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2010)

Very nice, although something (chervil? the combination of chervil with syrup?) produced a hint of a liquoricy flavour - euw. Everyone else really enjoyed...
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Basic Pizza Dough reviewed by kkvanover

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook: Featuring More Than 1,200 Kitchen-Tested Recipes (reviewed 27th December 2010)

If you have a food processor or something with a dough hook, this is the simplest pizza dough recipe ever. The processor does most of the work and you...
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Buttery Spinach and Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 28th December 2010)

Very nicely balanced dish - the ginger and chili peppers gave just the right amount of spice, and were complemented by the smoothness of potatoes and spinach....
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Hashed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 28th December 2010)

I love sweet potatoes, and so was excited to try this recipe. As with southerncooker, I was unable to "swirl the pan" to compact them into a single mass....
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Chicken Cacciatore reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 28th December 2010)

I adapted this recipe for the slow cooker. Very yummy.
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 28th December 2010)

These were very good -- I like the slight tang that the buttermilk adds quite a bit. Made for a crowd of about 20 people and everyone enjoyed them. To...
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Rich Balsamic Mayonnaise reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 29th December 2010)

I have only made mayonnaise once before and that was garlic mayonnaise in a food processor. I'm not the best whisker in the world so says my daughter....
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Muffins (reviewed 29th December 2010)

Love this recipe. Almost always double it, because who needs to have a half a can of pumpkin around when there could be more muffins to share!
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Whole Wheat Sables reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Pure Dessert (reviewed 29th December 2010)

I used these as a healthier alternative for cutout cookies with my kids. They just loved these cookies and we will definitely make them again.
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Golden Spice Rice with Chickpeas reviewed by mishamonet

From: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 29th December 2010)

It was very good, and even my husband liked it thought he was dubious at first due to the "stuff" in it. It made the whole house smell amazing while it...
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Stir-Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 29th December 2010)

Very delicious, but.. The beef was slightly dry (and yet medium raw on the inside) which I put down to the fact that it had to be cut into 1 cm slices...
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Quesadilla Variations reviewed by cadfael

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 30th December 2010)

Always helpful for a quick supper.
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Mustard Horseradish Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 30th December 2010)

Nice mild horseradish sauce to accompany the rib roast in this cookbook. Well-received at my holiday table this year by those who like this type of sauce....
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Braised Celery with Crunchy Bread Crumb Topping reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 30th December 2010)

Air-dried Beef & Fuyu Persimmons with extra-virgin olive oil & Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 30th December 2010)

This was a very easy dish to prepare, and it was beautiful. For me, this dish was also an education. It called for thinly sliced bresaola, an Italian...
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Guacamole reviewed by sturlington

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

This recipe made a very good, simple guacamole. I like my guacamole pure, so I doubt I would try the variations, but it is nice to have some alternatives...
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Polenta with Fresh Corn reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 31st December 2010)

Another important step in my culinary education from using Zuni is to learn to cook polenta. I started with a search for the type of ground corn described...
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Chocolate Pudding Cake II reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: All Recipes (reviewed 31st December 2010)

This is a very reliable recipe, and one I've been enjoying since my childhood. Although this is not a pretty thing, it makes an awesome cake that sort-of...
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Pasta alla Carbonara reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 31st December 2010)

The ricotta in the sauce was brilliant, it made a smooth creamy sauce, but not as heavy as it would have been with cream. The amount of salt in the pasta...
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