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Polenta Pie reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 20th February 2011)This very tender crusted pizza is a lovely alternative pizza for anyone with a sore jaw. I did not have a 10” pie pan and taking crogers13’s advice... | |
Carrot Cake reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2011)This carrot cake was very easy to make. I cannot find currents anywhere lately so added raisins and walnuts for the option and was pleasantly surprised... | |
Chocolate Espresso Cake with Caffe Latte Cream reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 20th February 2011)I made this for Valentine's Day and everyone loved it. It's like a dense, gooey brownie cake. My cake didn't rise as high as the one in the picture --... | |
Banana Bread reviewed by bhnycFrom: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2011)For this recipe alone, it is worth letting all the bananas in your house get mushy. This is a really, really good banana bread recipe and I love that it... | |
Almond Paste reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Savory Way (reviewed 20th February 2011)Our family loves marzipan, and I was excited to discover this recipe. We followed it exactly. We used 2 C of almonds, blanched them, warmed them in the... | |
Saffron Butterflies with Basil and Peas reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Savory Way (reviewed 21st February 2011)Very beautiful and delicious --- and even better, it was pretty quick to make!
I was first attracted because of the name of this recipe. It specifies... | |
Beef Stroganoff reviewed by bhnycFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 21st February 2011)I thought this was very good but not great. Like many recipes in this cookbook, this takes a while to prepare. I didn't think it was really necessary to... | |
Gnocchi alla Romana with Sun-dried Tomatoes reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 21st February 2011)I had never had this kind of gnocchi before but the picture looked good and you never know until you try. These weren't at all hard to make and tasted... | |
Mushrooms Flagstaff reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Savory Way (reviewed 22nd February 2011)This recipe is Deborah Madison's version of "Mushrooms Berkeley", which is in Vegetarian Epicure (Anna Thomas). I was a fan of Mushrooms Berkeley, but... | |
Cabbage, Leek and Bacon Tart reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 22nd February 2011)It is best to start this tart the night before since the tart dough has to chill for an hour or more before it goes in the tart pan. And then, once is... | |
Moroccan-spiced Spaghetti Squash reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th October 2012)Crunchy spaghetti squash enrobed in butter that contains cumin, coriander, salt, and a bit of cayenne. The result had more butter than I wanted, but it... | |
Omelette - with blue cheese and walnuts reviewed by westerFrom: Real Fast Food (reviewed 22nd February 2011)Just one step further than a simple cheese omelette - and so much lovelier. The cheese (I used Danish blue) gives strong taste and creaminess, and the... | |
Seeteufel in Riesling-Parmesan-Sauce reviewed by friederikeFrom: Lust auf Genuß (reviewed 22nd February 2011)I liked the idea very much. Unfortunately, the cheese was far too strong - and that's what I thought before DB told me that he had only used half the amount... | |
Baby Booties reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Baker's Easy Cut-Up PARTY CAKES (reviewed 23rd February 2011)I make two dozen cupcakes which will yield 16 booties for a baby shower. I cheat by using canned frosting which I color pink or blue and after the crumb... | |
Pineapple Salsa Fresca reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 23rd February 2011)This is just as good as your ripe pineapple. It was so good with the fresh pineapple; I think it would be a crime to use canned. I added the maximum amount... | |
Radical Roasted Red Pepper Hummus reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours (reviewed 23rd February 2011)I love the earthy flavour of hummus and the roasted red pepper adds a wonderful undertone to this dip. I made this recipe for a party and served it with... | |
Red Rice Salad reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 23rd February 2011)It's not really fair to make a dish like this right after 4 inches of snow falls. Satisfying but light, we had fun imagining what cook-out food it might... | |
Country Scramble reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Eat Me: The Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin (reviewed 23rd February 2011)I tried this method when scrambling eggs for my toddler. It certainly is quicker, and I don't notice any difference in taste, except the curds aren't as... | |
Pomegranate soup reviewed by ruth3chFrom: In a Persian Kitchen: Favorite Recipes from the Near East (reviewed 25th February 2011)I am a very sloppy cook and I look for shortcuts. I totally reworked this soup.I browned the ground beef with the onion. I added the 1/4 tsp cinnamon and... | |
Mushroom-Barley Soup reviewed by aj12754From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 25th February 2011)Over the years, I have made a good many versions of mushroom barley soup because on a certain kind of late fall/early winter night, there is nothing I'd... | |
Gypsy Soup reviewed by LeekaFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 25th February 2011)This is a heartwarming and beautiful soup. The colours and flavours of the broth and vegetables are warm and attractive. I've never used this particular... | |
Apricot-Almond Bread reviewed by LeekaFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 26th February 2011)I was attracted to this recipe because it doesn't contain any sugar - sweetened solely with apricots and some maple syrup. I enjoyed a warm slice after... | |
Broccali Noodle Mushroom Casserole reviewed by bab56From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 26th February 2011)I too, used a 12 oz package of noodles and it made a large amount. I used an 11x15 pan because a 9x13 was quite full. I used whole wheat noodles, panko... | |
Braised Chicken Legs with Tomatoes,Onions and Garlic reviewed by aj12754From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 26th February 2011)Truth be told, I am more likely to be found reading an Alice Waters recipe rather than cooking it. But for some reason, the chicken legs I had planned... | |
Creamy Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 26th February 2011)Very nice flavor even though I had to play with the amounts of ingredients a bit to make a smaller amount, since I didn't need a cup and a half of a dressing... | |
Field and button mushrooms with bacon, garlic and almonds reviewed by westerFrom: Lunchbox: Bright Ideas for Moveable Feasts (reviewed 26th February 2011)A nice salad, with a good combination of textures. | |
Blueberry Muffins reviewed by BethNHFrom: Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook (reviewed 26th February 2011)Made with frozen blueberries picked last summer. Followed the recipe exactly and got 12 nice, large muffins. No special ingredients - came together in... | |
Open-Faced Sandwich with Gorgonzola and Pear reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Savory Way (reviewed 26th February 2011)This delicious recipe first calls for producing a spreadable gorgonzola-cream cheese mixture (with a bit of milk). It is then spread on bread, and topped... | |
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins reviewed by BethNHFrom: The King Arthur Flour 200th Anniversary Cookbook (King Arthur Flour Cookbooks) (reviewed 26th February 2011)Super chocolatey muffin!
More dessert than breakfast fare but we'll eat them for breakfast anyway.
Great recipe that calls for only common household... | |
Mushroom Barley Soup reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 27th February 2011)We enjoy a good mushroom barley soup and since I've been wanting to try some recipes for the Moosewood Challenge and had all the ingredients on hand for... | |
Latvian Herring Salad reviewed by westerFrom: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 27th February 2011)A very basic, very good herring salad.
Horseradish can be replaced by mustard. | |
Brown Sugar-Apple Cheesecake reviewed by Astrid5555From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 27th February 2011)This is a delicious cheesecake though quite substantial (as mentioned in Dorie's comment). I would have preferred more apple flavor. Next time I will cut... | |
Middle Eastern Orange Cake with Marmalade and Orange Flower Cream reviewed by friederikeFrom: Crazy Water Pickled Lemons: Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa (reviewed 27th February 2011)My mother-in-law recently made this cake, with a slightly adapted cream - no orange flower water, cream instead of mascarpone, more Greek yoghurt. It was... | |
Fried Pea and Minty Patty Sandwiches: Pea-Lafels reviewed by BeckyLFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 27th February 2011)These were very tasty. Peas and edamame in place of chickpeas -- interesting variation on a falafel. | |
Apple Rhubarb Crumble / Crumble met appel en rabarber reviewed by friederikeFrom: Marie Claire Comfort (reviewed 27th February 2011)A nice recipe with interesting tweaks (brown sugar and coconut). The crust was wonderfully crunchy. I also liked that there was no pre-cooking necessary... | |
Nutty Butter Sauce with Sage / Nußbutter mit Salbei reviewed by friederikeFrom: Lust auf Genuß (reviewed 27th February 2011)Incredibly easy, and ready in 5 minutes. Oh well, 10 minutes, but you won't need to do anything other than stir it once in a while and take care it doesn't... | |
Mango Dressing reviewed by friederikeFrom: Lust auf Genuß (reviewed 27th February 2011)Very interesting and unusual dressing! It takes a little more effort than the usual dressing - you need to caramelise the sugar, add the other ingredients,... | |
Curried Squash & Mushroom Soup reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 27th February 2011)This produced a smooth sweetish soup with nice slices of mushrooms floating in it. I used baby Portabella mushrooms and they stood up well to the nice... | |
Bal's No Butter Chicken reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Cooking Channel (reviewed 28th February 2011)This was so good! The yogurt adds a great creamy texture to the dish. We ate this with jasmine rice and the cauliflower roti. | |
Lentil Bulgur Salad reviewed by cadfaelFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 28th February 2011)This is one of my favorite salads in the book. I find that I can refresh the salad the next day with a squeeze or two of lemon juice and a pinch of cumin. | |
Colcannon reviewed by hipcookFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 28th February 2011)Short review: classic comfort food, with absolutely picture-perfect mashed potatoes. I think this has just become my go-to method for mashing potatoes.
Snark... | |
Artichoke-Olive Crostini reviewed by aj12754From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 1st March 2011)This is super-quick and easily made ahead of time. Equally good for a weeknight meal or for casual entertaining. Adapted from a Mario Batali recipe.
As... | |
Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Cumin Seeds reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Savory Way (reviewed 2nd March 2011)I had some trepidation making this - mixing dijon mustard with butter, cumin seeds, and grated gruyere. I'm not a fan of mustards with horse radish, and... | |
Mushroom Pullao reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2011)This is a good rice dish, and could easily be served with non-Indian meals. It's easy enough to do. It's supposed to serve 6, but we found a third recipe... | |
Sauce Béarnaise mit Hüftsteak reviewed by friederikeFrom: Lust auf Genuß (reviewed 2nd March 2011)Very nice. Unfortunately the sauce was slightly sour - I suspect that the white wine, which we only later discovered to be too old even for cooking, was... | |
Brazilian Black Bean Soup reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 3rd March 2011)This was a delicious black bean soup, very different from the mostly bean soup I usually make. I made it similar to Kateq, except that I did add orange... | |
California Waldorf Salad reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 3rd March 2011)The noteworthy feature of this hearty Waldorf salad is a smooth bright green binding that brings “green goddess” to mind. I used Greek yogurt and with... | |
Spinach and Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th March 2011)Although there were a few steps to making this dish,it is the kind of meal a cook might really enjoy cooking when he/she has a little extra time. The... | |
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts reviewed by aj12754From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 4th March 2011)This tart is just perfect when you have a friend over for lunch. It calls for two sheets of store-bought puff pastry to make four servings. I made two... | |
Custardy Popovers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 4th March 2011)Crunchy outside, soft and tender inside - these things were also beautiful. They were also a good choice for a busy week night dinner - 5 minutes to throw... | |
Bearnaisesaus reviewed by westerFrom: Koken met Sylvia Witteman : De beste recepten & een beginselverklaring (reviewed 4th March 2011)Recipe in Dutch.
Lovely Bearnaise sauce, made in a blender so it's quite foolproof. | |
Chocolate Meringues reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 4th March 2011)I seriously considered using duct tape to keep the oven door from being opened during the baking of the meringues. You are not to open the oven door and... | |
Gefüllte Zucchini reviewed by friederikeFrom: The Cuisine of Italy: All the Recipes (reviewed 4th March 2011)A very delicious dish, but omg, so much work (and worse, originally it's listed as a side dish!)! If I made this again there would need to be a very special... | |
Pan-Roasted Diced Potatoes reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2011)A nice method, although I am able to get a good crispy crust and tender inside with a single fry by dicing the potatoes small and not stirring them too... | |
Italian Merengue reviewed by friederikeFrom: Le Cordon Bleu Complete Cookery Techniques: With over 200 Basic Recipes from the World's Most Famous Culinary School (reviewed 5th March 2011)Hard to rate. I overlooked the reference to which stadium the sugar should reach, and, as nothing continued to happen and I was eager to get on with my... | |
Paella de Gambas y Alcachofas con Jerez reviewed by KVizzFrom: Paella, Paella (reviewed 5th March 2011)Flavors are delicious, but be careful about the instructions for time. Recipe calls for cooking rice and shrimp for the same amount of time (20 minutes).... | |
Fruity Morning Shakes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Wiliams-Sonoma The Kid's Cookbook: A great book for kids who love to cook (Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles) (reviewed 6th March 2011)This very easy to make smoothie was a little too thick. it calls for only fruit, yogurt, and sugar, so its texture depends on the water content of the... | |
Sour Cream-Vanilla Cupcakes reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season (reviewed 6th March 2011)Made for a birthday party and everyone thought they were very good. I thought the cupcake was a tad dry, but it was very easy to make. The icing was too... | |
Cheesy Beer Fondue reviewed by JustLauraFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 6th March 2011)I have served this at Super Bowl parties and at fondue parties - always a hit. Use a great tasting beer and good cheese and you can't go wrong! | |
Watercress Soup reviewed by friederikeFrom: The New English Table: Over 200 Recipes That Will Not Cost The Earth (reviewed 6th March 2011)Very nice, but I still prefer my both MIL's version (gotta ask her where her recipe's from), and the relatively similar Three Green Vegetable Soup. Quite... | |
Linguine with Pesto and Goat's Cheese reviewed by friederikeFrom: Marie Claire Comfort (reviewed 6th March 2011)Super-speedy, visually attractive and delicious - what else can you want?
Edited 19 March 2011:
This has become my favourite emergency recipe - also because... | |
Mussels in White Wine reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 7th March 2011)This is my go-to mussels recipes. Be sure to serve it with crusty French bread. | |
Balkan Cucumber Salad reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 7th March 2011)I love cucumber salad, and this is more deluxe than I am used to with parsley and mint joining the dill and garlic. I liked the step to soak the red onions... | |
Courgette Salad with mint, garlic, red chilli, lemon and extra virgin olive oil reviewed by kcookieFrom: Happy Days with the Naked Chef (reviewed 7th March 2011)This is an easy summery salad to make on the grill. | |
Mardi Gras King Cake reviewed by ESQx2From: All Recipes (reviewed 7th March 2011)This was my first time making King Cake, but the instructions were easy to follow. The cake wasn't as sweet as I expected, which is good because it balances... | |
Hanoi Noodle Soup reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 7th March 2011)A great soup. The broth really makes it. Contrary to instructions, I let the noodles steep a while in the broth to absorb the flavors. I also added bok... | |
Wheat Rolls reviewed by BethNHFrom: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains (reviewed 7th March 2011)My go to recipe for whole wheat dinner rolls. This recipe uses 2/3 whole wheat flour and produces 16 wonderfully soft yeasty dinner rolls. | |
Cream of Broccoli reviewed by kateqFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 7th March 2011)Another example of Ms. Katzen's 'less is more' style. This very simple, very straightforward treatment of the vegetable brings out the most of the broccoli.... | |
Simso's Strawberry Sauce reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours (reviewed 8th March 2011)This is a simple strawberry sauce with a hint of cinnamon. I left out the pinch of cardamom because I am not a fan. The recipe makes a small amount,... | |
Flax-Berry Pancakes reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 8th March 2011)Easy pancakes, nice texture. The flax seed mixuture is a pain to get out of the blender though. | |
Seafood Quiche / Meeresfrüchte-Quiche reviewed by friederikeFrom: Quiches and Pastries: Le Cordon Bleu : Home Collection (reviewed 8th March 2011)Very nice quiche, once you have a decent pastry... I liked the fact that you can use canned crabmeat. Of course fresh is always better, but canned can... | |
Mushroom Curry reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 8th March 2011)This aromatic, beautifully colored curry eaten over rice was just as delicious as it smelled. When preparing it, it seemed like a lot of chopping and measuring... | |
Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Bacon Quiche reviewed by aj12754From: The Food Network (reviewed 9th March 2011)Another Google dinner ... I enter whatever is in the fridge that I want to use up into the Google search engine and see what pops up. Tonight I had bacon... | |
Italian Wedding Soup reviewed by KVizzFrom: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 9th March 2011)I've made this twice...once as written and once with changes to the meatballs. I found that the meatball mix (as written) was a little soggy. I think the... | |
Grilled lemongrass chicken reviewed by westerFrom: Real Food (reviewed 9th March 2011)Nice & spicy.
Wrapping the chicken in lettuce is a nice touch.
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Ginger chicken salad with cashew nuts reviewed by westerFrom: Turn it Up! 50 Fiery Recepies (reviewed 11th March 2011)This was a lovely and very gingery salad. Nice contrast of textures as well.
The recipes uses ginger both to boil the chicken with and to add to the salad... | |
Pain a l'Ancienne Focaccia reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 11th March 2011)I actually used the pizza dough for this recipe. In the introduction, he says that focaccia dough is very much like pizza dough, except wetter, and after... | |
Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes reviewed by andrewFrom: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 12th March 2011)Simple and quite tasty indeed. The Times had a big article on the resurgence of coconut oil as a cooking fat, and this is one of the recipes listed. We... | |
Lower-Fat Deep Chocolate Bundt Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 12th March 2011)This cake has an amazingly low fat content. No eggs and only 1/3 C oil in a large bundt cake! Its not overly sweet, but gets a rich flavor from coffee+cocoa.... | |
Cottage Cheese & Apple Pancakes reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)We enjoyed these healthful pancakes, and my teenagers would like to have them again. The recipe worked well as written, but I am sorry that I forgot to... | |
Sauce Puttanesca reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th March 2011)This quick, flavorful sauce, easily put together in 15 minutes, may make me pause, the next time I prepare to open a jar of ready-made pasta sauce. I used... | |
Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Connecticut a LA Carte (reviewed 14th March 2011)I really liked the addition of pineapple in this sweet potato casserole. This casserole is not as loaded with sugar and butter as some recipes I have... | |
Jam Thumbprint Cookies reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 13th March 2011)These grew on me (unfortunately :) ) At first I really didn't like them, but I have to say, they actually are very good.
The dough never really came together... | |
Boeuf en salade (beef salad) reviewed by westerFrom: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 14th March 2011)Basically cold stewed beef and veal with a salsa verde. Very nice. | |
Chicken Wings, Six Ways reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 14th March 2011)This is a very interesting technique for cooking wings. Bittman promises crispy wings approximating fried, but without the oil and mess. The wings are... | |
Felicia's Baked Ziti reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Savor the Brandywine Valley (reviewed 14th March 2011)The whole family liked this easy, quick main dish. My grocery didn't have any ziti so I just used a similar pasta. The fresh basil and oregano gave it... | |
Chickpea Flour Crepes with Roasted Pepper, Tomato and Goat Cheese Filling reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 15th March 2011)The review of this recipe by @AJ12754 caught my eye, and I had just bought chickpea flour, so thought I'd give it a go. I have to say I got bogged down... | |
Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Epicurious (reviewed 15th March 2011)Just the basic roasted cauliflower - with olive oil, salt, and pepper. I think this is the best, when its simple. We all love this. | |
Onion Soup Les Halles reviewed by KVizzFrom: Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking (reviewed 16th March 2011)This recipe calls for "dark" chicken stock as opposed to beef stock. It does miss a little bit of depth as a result, but not by much. The addition of port... | |
Vegetable Pot Pie reviewed by KVizzFrom: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 16th March 2011)This was a lot more labor-intensive than it appeared on TV. Go figure...no film editors in my kitchen! But it was really good. The filling is the key,... | |
Open stained-glass lasagne/roasted squash reviewed by KVizzFrom: Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (reviewed 16th March 2011)The flavor of the finished dish was very good, but the presentation is truly stunning. The pasta was a real pain to make but it helps that the "lasagne"... | |
Cheese Omelet reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 17th March 2011)If I was going to give a seminar on omelette making, I'd start by photocopying Julia on the subject and distributing hand-outs and go on from there....
But... | |
Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon reviewed by KVizzFrom: Nigella Express: 130 Recipes for Good Food Fast (reviewed 17th March 2011)I made these for our New Year's Eve/wedding anniversary celebration to go with a killer bottle of champagne. I also made a black pepper creme fraiche to... | |
Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas reviewed by andrewFrom: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 17th March 2011)My wife suggested we try these when she saw them in the Times, so we just had them for lunch today with some guests. I was a little skeptical, since there... | |
Vegetable Pot Pie reviewed by cadfaelFrom: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 17th March 2011)I really enjoy this too-I always change up the veggies depending upon what I have on hand and it works. | |
Stir-Fried Bok Choy, Daikon, Crisp Tofu reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: Mark Bittman (reviewed 18th March 2011)This recipe worked really well. Usually, my stir fry comes out kind of bland, but this one was very appealing. Fried tofu adds some texture. Flavors... | |
Beef Stroganoff reviewed by KimberlyBFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 18th March 2011)This was the fanciest beef stroganoff I've ever eaten! I found the sauce very rich, but enjoyed the layers of flavors. The meat was delicious seared... | |
Stovetop Rice Pudding reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)This simple recipe turns out a surprisingly good rice pudding warm or chilled. I think that it is important to use the type of rice specified; I had a... | |
Greek Pilaf reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)It made an aromatic dish that had a huge amount of flavor. I kept wondering what that illusive flavor was and it might have been the fresh herbs, or just... | |
Stuffed Grape Leaves reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th March 2011)Flavorful, attractive stuufed grape leaves. Stuffing the grape leaves worked out well, even though the range of leaf size and the shape and position of... |