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Red Chicken Enchilada Casserole reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Desert Treasures (Cookbooks and Restaurant Guides) (reviewed 18th January 2011)

I only made half of the recipe since I was only serving 3 people and still had leftovers. I baked it in an 8" square dish for the half. I thought the...
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Potatoes Boulangerie reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Slice of Santa Barbara: California Rivera Cuisine (reviewed 18th January 2011)

These were easy to fix and had good flavor. I will make these again and try to add just a little more flavor. I could add some extra flavor to the bouillon...
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Lemon Tea Bread reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Delicious Decisions: Cooking With California in Mind (reviewed 18th January 2011)

I thought this was delicious but the glaze was a bit too lemony for my son. He liked the flavor of the bread, but not the glaze. Since I like the tartness...
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Brasato reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th January 2011)

This pot roast was a very involved recipe. I gave the meat one day with the salt rub, I'm sure 2 extra days would have been better. I also used a Cabernet...
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Aubergines with Garlic, Mint and Chilli reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 19th January 2011)

Very, very delicious, and could have been great if there hadn't been this excessive use of oil. According to the recipe, you're supposed to fry the aubergines...
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Fruity Coconut Creams reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 19th January 2011)

Easy, quick, healthy, a nice tasting mid-week dessert.
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th January 2011)

I do not make mashed potatoes very often, but my family does enjoy buttermilk. We all liked these mashed potatoes. I purchased local (Idaho) butter potatoes...
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Sherried Mushrooms reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 20th January 2011)

I was looking --at the last minute of course -- for a simple and quick side for empanadas. I had about 1/2 pound of mushrooms left after making the soup...
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Sage Grilled Cheese reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 20th January 2011)

I must agree with the other reviewers here. This was a delightful version of a grilled cheese sandwich. We didn't have Gruyere, and so substituted manchego....
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Fried Mackerel with Mustard and Coriander Seed Sauce reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 20th January 2011)

The citrusy notes of both coriander and lemon go very well with the mackerel, and I enjoyed the smoothness of creamy sauce on fatty fish. I will put in...
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Chicken Empanada with Chorizo, Raisins and Olives reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 20th January 2011)

Very nice recipe for empanada filling -- fragrant and savory with a hint of sweetness. Mildly spicy. Easy to do 1-2 days ahead of serving. Did not use...
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Chicken Liver and Spinach Pancakes reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 20th January 2011)

I adapted this to a low-carb diet by using omelets instead of pancakes and more crème fraîche instead of bechamel sauce. It was good, lovely comfort...
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Braised Hock with Fennel Three Ways reviewed by andrew

From: Bones: Recipes, History, and Lore (reviewed 20th January 2011)

A tasty and fairly simple way to do a less-common cut of pork. I didn't have a fennel bulb or pastis/Pernod, so this wasn't quite as licorice flavoured...
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Zucchini Pickles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 21st January 2011)

As I've said before we love almost anything pickled around here. My sister makes wonderful zucchini pickles using our dilly bean brine recipe. I've made...
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Rough Puff Pastry reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 21st January 2011)

This is a fairly easy puff pastry recipe to make. I used to have a really good puff pastry recipe a friend gave me and I somehow misplaced it. I think...
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Cumin and Coriander Potato Patties reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 22nd January 2011)

This recipe produced wonderfully flavored patties. The recipe includes potatoes, onions, bread crumbs, peas, and a great assortment of spices. The big...
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Tater Nugget Hot Dish reviewed by coffeymuse

From: Pillsbury: One-Dish Meals Cookbook: More Than 300 Recipes for Casseroles, Skillet Dishes and Slow-Cooker Meals (reviewed 22nd January 2011)

This, we liked a lot. Never had tater tot hot dish before but this has become a favorite in our household.
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Can-It-Really-Be-So-Easy? Roast Beef reviewed by coffeymuse

From: Fix-It and Forget-It Recipes for Entertaining: Slow Cooker Favorites for All the Year Round (reviewed 22nd January 2011)

Classic recipe that is fantastic!
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Lemony chickpea stirfry reviewed by broadbean

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 22nd January 2011)

I bought the wrong kind of tofu for this recipe, and I don't like courgettes, so this ended up being a three-ingredient dish: onions, chickpeas, and greens....
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Hummingbird Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 22nd January 2011)

This cake is very good. The batter was a little thinner then I thought that it would be. But it still baked great and tasted even better. I would have...
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Dry-fried Four Seasonal Beans (乾煸四季豆, gān biān sì jì dòu) reviewed by friederike

From: Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book (reviewed 22nd January 2011)

It was very delicious, and deep-frying french beans was definitely new to me, but it took fairly long to prepare (a lot of cutting work). Also, though...
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Broccoli with Garlic reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

This is easy to make and tastes really good. Shocking the broccoli in ice water gives it a beautiful green color. Make sure to drain the broccoli well....
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Poppy-Seed Dressing reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

It probably takes longer to clean the food processor after making this than it does to actually make the dressing. It is done in minutes. Since I halved...
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Peperoncinci Beef Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: 200 Brand-New, Budget-Friendly, Slow-Cooker Recipes (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

Need a delicious easy meal to come home to after a long day at work. This recipe couldn't be simpler, all you do is throw a beef roast in a slow cooker...
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Wine Tart reviewed by kaye16

From: Jeannette's secrets of everyday good cooking (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

The first time I made this, I scaled it back to fit a smaller dish. Used dry white wine. I expect a sweeter, or at least fruitier wine would be best. Or,...
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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

This chicken breast recipe with a sauce full of mushrooms is great for in the middle of the week. I used a package of sliced mushrooms which really reduced...
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Standard Borsch reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Traditional Ukrainian Cookery ~ 1982 Thirteenth Edition (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

Yes, even if you do not like beets (like myself), you will love this soup. The first ingredient is soup meat with bone, this is the most essential ingredient...
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Christmas Honey Cake reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Traditional Ukrainian Cookery ~ 1982 Thirteenth Edition (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

This is a delicious spice and dried fruit cake that needs to be aged one week for the flavor to be fully delevoped and also to not taste as dry. I substitute...
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Easy Sole Meuniere reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 23rd January 2011)

You have to love a recipe that has dinner on the table in less than five minutes. This is super easy and super delicious. It doesn't need as much butter...
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spareribs, korean-style reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Minimalist Entertains (reviewed 24th January 2011)

We thought these were very good. The only thing I didn't care for is how hard the pan was to wash. My family hopes I'll make them again though. Next time...
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spinach and artichoke mac 'n' cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray's Look + Cook (reviewed 24th January 2011)

My daughter and I enjoyed this. We did think it could use a bit more cheese but we're big cheese lovers. I couldn't find the frozen artichokes in a 10...
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Asian Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 24th January 2011)

This was a delightful salad and went well with the Asian Chicken burgers from page 76 My daughter made this for us and we enjoyed it very much. Nice mixture...
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Minestrone & Wheat Berries reviewed by JustLaura

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 24th January 2011)

This was a very good and unusual soup. I loved the added texture of the wheat berries. This soup is actually a pile of veggies with some broth. Very good...
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Hoppin' John reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 24th January 2011)

My family loves hoppin john, and we could eat it every week. I'm trying different recipes to find the one we like the best. This is a very good recipe....
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Simple Red Mole Enchiladas with Shredded Chicken reviewed by AnkoCupp

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 24th January 2011)

This recipe is the exact opposite of a 30-minute meal. Preparing this dish, along with poaching the chicken and the Classic Mexican Fried Beans (pg 237)...
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The Enchanted Broccoli Forest reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest...and Other Timeless Delicacies (reviewed 25th January 2011)

I've had this cookbook for more than 15 years, and always wanted to prepare this. I thought that this dish was delicious. The rice/egg mixture on the...
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Crostini with Charred Sweet 100 Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 25th January 2011)

Very tasty and very easy to execute.
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Fresh Orange Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 25th January 2011)

This is an easy cake to whip up - it uses a cake mix, plus orange juice, eggs, etc. The recipe also calls for a glaze that is made from fresh OJ and orange...
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Onion Tart reviewed by aj12754

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 26th January 2011)

Very nice -- and versatile -- tart. Simple to make (although I used the Martha Stewart pate brisee dough made in a food processor) rather than this book's...
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Orecchiette Pasta with Wilted Greens reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2011)

This recipe is very similar to one I make with broccoli, but with the addition of anchovies. I liked it a lot, and will rotate the broccoli with greens...
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Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken reviewed by JustLaura

From: Rao's Cookbook: Over 100 Years of Italian Home Cooking (reviewed 27th January 2011)

This was very good. I added 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup white white to lemon sauce - I could not in good conscious add 1 full cup of olive oil to a sauce....
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Braised Oxtail with Root Vegetables reviewed by andrew

From: Bones: Recipes, History, and Lore (reviewed 27th January 2011)

We enjoyed this very much. It's a fairly standard treatment of oxtail (she does an interesting sounding Asian spiced version too, which I'd like to try)....
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gorgonzola and porcini mushroom risotto reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 27th January 2011)

This made a delicious risotto. It had just what a risotto needs - rich flavor, perfect texture, and a great depth to the spicing. I did have to make...
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Waldorf Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Vegetarian Times Fast and Easy: Great Food You Can Make in Minutes (Cooking) (reviewed 27th January 2011)

This is an unusual Waldof salad, and I think if I had all the ingredients on hand, it would have rated a 5. I'll probably revisit this recipe, to try...
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A Plain Omelet reviewed by sturlington

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 27th January 2011)

I'm trying different methods of cooking omelets. This one was interesting because you put chunks of butter into the eggs. I think I prefer the Zuni Cafe...
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Mixed Lettuces and Greens with Garlic Chapons reviewed by sturlington

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 27th January 2011)

I have been making croutons this way for a long time, but I didn't realize they had a fancy name! They are very easy to make, and I'll have to remember...
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Tomato-less Braised Veal Shanks (Ossobuco in bianco) reviewed by wester

From: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 27th January 2011)

Brilliant in its simplicity. Only 4 ingredients, hardly any work (except for waiting and checking there's still enough liquid), and it tastes totally lovely. Officially...
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Aubergine and Tomato Pilav reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2011)

This can be a very nice dish, especially if you take care 1. not to burn the rice while cooking (which, to be honest, is quite difficult without stirring),...
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Tagliatelle with Pumpkin and Parma Ham / Tagliatelle mit Kürbis reviewed by friederike

From: Schnelle Gerichte (reviewed 27th January 2011)

I quite enjoyed this. I’m always on the lookout for new recipes with pumpkin, and this was quite an nice one. You'll get the sweetness of the pumpkin,...
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Boeuf en Daube Provencal reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Cooking Under Pressure (20th Anniversary Edition) (reviewed 28th January 2011)

The flavor was very good, but there was a little too much liquid. Next time I will reduce the amount of wine.
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Potato soup with onion and cheddar reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Cooking Under Pressure (20th Anniversary Edition) (reviewed 28th January 2011)

Very good but a little too much liquid. I used Yukon gold potatoes and perhaps that's why it seemed so? I did purée the soup with the hand blender, added...
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Chicken Cutlets and Tomatoes in Packages reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 28th January 2011)

This is a nice light way to cook chicken, which can take advantage of pretty much any vegetables you have. I cooked the chicken in a casserole dish this...
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Baked Salmon with Soured Cream reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 28th January 2011)

This was very tasty (even when I used dried dill), nice and moist, and really easy to make. I made this in little individual ramekins, which looked nice...
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Aunt Sue's Chocolate Fried Pies reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 28th January 2011)

My daughter made these and they were fairly easy to do. Everyone liked them. One of her husband's co-workers was delighted to get the recipe as it was...
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Sausage Rigatoni reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 28th January 2011)

This was easy to put together and very tasty. I made just half the recipe for three of us. Just about exactly the correct amount. I used less cheese...
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Peruvian Roast Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 28th January 2011)

This was a delicious way to roast chicken. The marinade yielded a wonderful, rich flavor from the spices, oil, wine and white wine vinegar. I also liked...
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Pizza Sauce reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood: Frank Pelligrino Cooks Italian with Family and Friends (reviewed 29th January 2011)

My daughter has made this pizza sauce many times and it is very good. Simple to make and makes enough for two pizzas.
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Chana Masala reviewed by andrew

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th January 2011)

This was a good version of the famous chickpea curry - adapted from a Madhur Jaffrey recipe it is well-spiced, slightly sour and tasted fairly authentic...
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Naan reviewed by andrew

From: How to Cook Everything: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 29th January 2011)

Very nice indeed, for homemade. A simple recipe that is fairly quick to make. They puff up nicely in the oven and have a slightly tangy taste from the...
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Classic Lemon Drop reviewed by skdouglass

From: Chow (reviewed 29th January 2011)

A nicely proportioned Lemon Drop. Here let me take a sip of this one by my elbow just to make sure. Yep - tasty. The only change that I would make - and...
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Spice Cake Stuffed with Almond Paste (Gevulde Speculaas) reviewed by allyal

From: Warm Bread and Honey Cake: Home Baking from Around the World (reviewed 29th January 2011)

The aroma of the spices used in this cake are hypnotic; they linger in your house before, during & after the cake is baked. It was difficult to find...
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Baby Greens with Broiled Lemons reviewed by aj12754

From: The Best American Recipes 2004-2005: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet (reviewed 29th January 2011)

You need about an hour's lead time for this recipe since the lemon slices need to macerate in sugar for about an hour before broiling and composing the...
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Grilled Vegetable Sandwich: Spicy Peppers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 29th January 2011)

This is a delicious sandwich, and we wish we could give it a 4.5 rating. We used a regular yellow onion and a red bell pepper, but skipped the cayenne...
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Phillipe and Jorge Chicken reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 29th January 2011)

This recipe produces a succulent chicken breast with fennel bulb, pepper, and both green and black olives. The sauce's amazing flavor came from 1/3 C...
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Vegannaise reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 29th January 2011)

This recipe is very tasty. I loved this recipe. I only got to taste it once before I added it to a sandwich. it was tremendously good. It was easy and...
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Bechamel and 12 Other Creamy Sauces reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 30th January 2011)

The proportions are right, the sauce is tasty, the recipe is super simple, and there are plenty of variations to give spice to your life. What more could...
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Apple Cider Muffins reviewed by aj12754

From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 30th January 2011)

These are very tasty -- and moist -- muffins. DeMasco says they are better the second day and I concur. They have a kind of spongy texture that makes...
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Taglierini agli Scampi reviewed by kaye16

From: Lorenza's Pasta: 200 Recipes for Family and Friends (reviewed 30th January 2011)

Tasty. Servings are a bit strange. Of course, pasta isn't really a main course in an Italian meal, but I served a full recipe as a main for TWO people,...
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The Blintz Pancake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest...and Other Timeless Delicacies (reviewed 30th January 2011)

These delicious blintzes should have received a 4.5, they are that good. As per Mollie Katzen's suggestion, I prepared the batter in the blender - easy!...
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Pesto Toast reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2011)

If you like the crunch of toast, the smoothness of mozzerella cheese, and the sweetness of roasted bell peppers, then this recipe is for you. We used...
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Boiled Kale with Eggs, Fried or Poached reviewed by aj12754

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 31st January 2011)

This was "awesome" in my husband's words, and I thought it was very good myself. I also used the method of poaching the eggs on top of the simmering kale...
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Chipotle chicken chili with flaming tequila pepper salsa & avocado ranch dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray's Look + Cook (reviewed 31st January 2011)

This was so good. The only thing I will do different next time is to use less chicken broth. We like our chili thicker and this was like soup until I added...
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Wild Mushroom Soup with Madeira reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2011)

This is a rich, very mushroomy soup with dairy being optional (in the form of creme fraiche added as a garnish) is a nice feature. The leeks and onion...
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Traditional Easter Paska reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Traditional Ukrainian Cookery ~ 1982 Thirteenth Edition (reviewed 31st January 2011)

This rich bread is traditional for Easter, but also for greeting visitors. It makes a huge batch. I make half a batch to bake one large loaf which turns...
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Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 31st January 2011)

This is a delicious coffee cake, and the family is deeply divided on whether it earned a "5" or a "4". You sprinkle blueberries over the cake batter,...
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Meyer Lemon Pudding reviewed by aj12754

From: The Galley Gourmet (reviewed 31st January 2011)

Thanks to Costco I currently have something of a glut of Meyer Lemons and came across this recipe when looking for ways to use them. It's a very straightforward...
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King Prawn Toasts reviewed by friederike

From: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 31st January 2011)

Very, very delicious. If you get it right, it's crunchy and full of flavour. One of the tricks is that in order to be able to lower the toasts into the...
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Cranberry Cornmeal Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 1st February 2011)

This is a rich cake, with powerful orange zest flavor (in a good way) and wonderful zings from tiny pieces of crasins. I really liked the crunch that...
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Pasta with Spicy Broccoli & Cauliflower reviewed by sturlington

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 1st February 2011)

It seems like everyone has a recipe for pasta with broccoli and/or cauliflower. This one seems to combine elements from them all. I did like the new technique...
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Winter Vegetable Bisque reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 1st February 2011)

The perfect soup to warm up chilled bodies in the middle of winter. This pureed medley of root vegetables featuring parsnips as the star, was warmly received...
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Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 2nd February 2011)

I have prepared these rolls twice, and its only out of concern for my waistline that I have not made them more. The lemon flavor is very much present,...
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Lemon Roast Chicken with Herbed Potatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 2nd February 2011)

A pretty standard roast chicken recipe and pretty delicious. It is pretty hard to mess up any decent roast chicken recipe. I used Meyer lemons rather...
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Parker's Beef Stew reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 2nd February 2011)

This recipe makes a huge amount of stew as it starts with 2.5 pounds of beef. And browning all that beef is a not insignificant effort so I was kind of...
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Oyster Stew reviewed by Iw8tablZ

From: Bill Neal's Southern Cooking (reviewed 2nd February 2011)

A good, smooth, rich and layered tasting oyster stew. Won the heart of my father-in-law, on Christmas eve several years ago. I'm the only one in my immediate...
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Kale and Potato Gratin reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 2nd February 2011)

This gratin is very simple - parboiled potato slices, slivered kale, olive oil, garlic, and a bit of Parmesan and bread crumbs. I had almost forgotten...
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Italian Sausages with Lentils reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 2nd February 2011)

Simple, inexpensive comfort food. Make it with your favorite sausages - our experience is that generally high quality is more important than the flavors...
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Cuban Black Beans and Rice reviewed by Iw8tablZ

From: The American Medical Association Family Health Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2011)

This is fairly quick and easy, and it's really the addition of the Tropical Salsa on the next page that sends it over. (I've often used mango instead of...
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Basic Pie Dough reviewed by aj12754

From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 3rd February 2011)

Light, flaky and easy. Uses both butter and Crisco and makes enough for a 9-10 in. single crust pie. I am no baker (although this cold windy icy weather...
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Piri Piri Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 4th February 2011)

Sunshine Carrots reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Connecticut a LA Carte (reviewed 4th February 2011)

Very quick and easy to fix. I like plain cooked carrots, but the addition of the orange juice based sauce in this recipe takes the flavor up a notch....
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Western Slope Peach Bread reviewed by Wildcat Fan

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 4th February 2011)

I just made this today and used frozen peaches. The flavor is good, but I think might be even better with fresh peaches. I will definitely try it next...
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Veal Stew with Sage, White Wine and Cream reviewed by wester

From: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2011)

A lovely simple stew. I used chopped sage instead of whole leaves, and the taste of sage was quite subtle.
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Chicken Chilaquiles with Spicy Tomatillo Salsa reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 5th February 2011)

This recipe calls for a LOT of cheese and dairy, more than I was really comfortable with, so I modified it quite a lot to make a cheesy-chicken enchilada....
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Chicken with Carmelized Onion, Garlic, and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)

Delicious! This curry took about 45 minutes to prepare - very close to the 40 minutes suggested in the recipe. We liked the well balanced flavors, but...
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Cucumber Relish (Kheera Raita) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Easy Indian Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Indian Food at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)

This was about as good a raita as I've had. But not everyone enjoyed it. We used an english cucumber, and non-fat yogurt.
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Fettuccine with lobster sauce reviewed by johnson6708

From: Italian Family Cooking: Like Mamma Used to Make (reviewed 6th February 2011)

I have very high expectations on food, so let me preface any review with that. Personally I think alfredo sauces are very 'American', or so an Italian...
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Mandarin cheesecake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)

This cake was very good. I think that it should have more oranges and less filling. This child's cookbook has detailed instructions on techniques and...
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Guacamole reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)

This is a very nice standard guacamole. It's quick, easy and tastes good, though I don't love tomatoes in it.
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Portuguese Rice Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 6th February 2011)

This is the easiest rice pudding recipe I've ever prepared. Cooked rice, sweetened condensed milk, and port. Yes, that is right, Port! I really liked...
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Coconut Pancakes with Banana and Creme Fraiche reviewed by digifish_books

From: Delicious: Quick Smart Cook (reviewed 7th February 2011)