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chocolate rice pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 19th March 2011)

This produces a very rich chocolate rice pudding without using any eggs. It is prepared like a risotto, however milk is used as the liquid, and at the...
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Quick and Easy Waffles reviewed by BethNH

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th March 2011)

My husband is generally the waffle maker in our family and he's always used Bisquick for his waffles. This morning, however, there was no Bisquick and...
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Bob's Famous Fish reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 19th March 2011)

A simple and tasty way to get a chunk of fish on the table quickly. I usually substitute white wine worcestershire (now known as "marinade for chicken"...
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Rich Ranch Beef Roast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Semi-Homemade Money-Saving Slow-Cooking: 128 Quick-to-Cook Meals (reviewed 20th March 2011)

With this recipe you get a whole meal in a pot -- potatoes, corn on the cob, green beans, onion, roast beef and gravy. It's very good but hubby thought...
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Stilton & Walnut Crackers reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 20th March 2011)

These are really, really good and very easy to make. I didn't have Stilton on hand so I used Maytag Blue instead. I love how peppery they are and the cheese...
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Cocoa Brownies reviewed by BethNH

From: Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies, and Bars from New York's Legendary Fat Witch Bakery (reviewed 20th March 2011)

The best thing about cocoa brownies is their simplicity. These brownies start with melted butter and then all the other ingredients can be added to the...
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Pasta with Carmelized Onion Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 20th March 2011)

I was a little skeptical about using this sauce on pasta, but it made for a very satisfying meal, with a nice surprise of sweet onions, small bright green...
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socca from vieux nice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 21st March 2011)

Socca is an amazing and addicting thing, and it needs only one uncommon ingredient - chick pea flour. I made this to reward my daughter's performance...
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Breakfast Grits reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: All Recipes (reviewed 21st March 2011)

Great creamy texture! This is an excellent breakfast dish for someone with new braces. I followed the advice in the All Recipes reviews for this recipe...
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Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

Really simple, fast and tasty. I've thought about puréeing the sauce, but think that the texture is nice. A finely chopped clove of garlic didn't hurt...
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Curried Lamb in Pita Bowls reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

Well, I've never used the "pita bowls", but I've made this several times, and it's quite good. It's tasty and keeps well.
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Pork au Poivre reviewed by kaye16

From: Desperation Dinners (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

A really simple version of a classic. Good and fast.
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Linguine alle Cozze in Bianco reviewed by friederike

From: Mediterranean Seafood: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

This was a really nice dish, only that it was too salty. DB had put the mussels in a bowl of salt water before they were cooked, as instructed, and this...
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Feta Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd March 2011)

Though it takes an hour to roast the veggies, this salad is worth the wait. The dressing is delicious, and would be just as delicious on other salads as...
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Autumn Wild Rice, Walnut, & Broccoli Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Good stuff. Serves 3-4, not 4-6.
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Sweet and Sour Red Peppers, Eggplant, and White Beans reviewed by kaye16

From: LITTLE VEGETARIAN FEASTS: MAIN-DISH SALA (reviewed 23rd March 2011)

Very good salad. We either add tabasco at the table or I include chili flakes in the boiling sauce.
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Chicken Noodle Soup (Tyler Florence) reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 24th March 2011)

There could not be a simpler version of this classic soup. Comes together quickly and it's perfect to serve someone you love who is suffering through a...
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Bran Bread reviewed by kaye16

From: Bread Machine Baker (reviewed 24th March 2011)

This is our favorite machine-made brown bread right now. It had a nice dense texture and tastes good! I found 1 tbl of sugar a bit too little and use 1-1/2...
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Breakfast Polenta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 26th March 2011)

Polenta is my newest breakfast love. This is a typical recipe - and I modified it to make it more breakfast friendly by replacing 2/3 of the water with...
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Malted Chocolate Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th March 2011)

Chocolate pudding cake is my go-to recipe for a low-fat family dessert. When google led me to this recipe - which includes malt - I was giddy with excitement....
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Smoked Trout Dip / Forellenmousse reviewed by friederike

From: The Essential Christmas Cookbook (reviewed 26th March 2011)

Very delicious, great idea for guests (christmas or not, doesn't matter). I've also made the version from another cookbook of mine, Brigitte - Unsere besten...
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Cream of Cauliflower Soup / Blumenkohlcremesuppe reviewed by friederike

From: 'le Cordon Bleu' Home Collection: Soups (reviewed 26th March 2011)

A very nice soup, but I‘m not sure it was worth the all the extra steps taken.
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Spinach-Cheese Bake reviewed by JustLaura

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 26th March 2011)

Just made this for a crowd of 15. I didn't tell anyone how low fat it was and I don't think any one cared. I did not use the butter. This was basically...
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Leniwe Pierogi reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 26th March 2011)

These were very easy to make cottage cheese dumplings. I could have used more direction on how stiff a batter to make and what size to make the dumplings....
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Broiled Steelhead Trout with Rosemary, Lemon and Garlic reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Food.com (reviewed 26th March 2011)

It was delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly, but the dominant flavor was lemon. The “paste” came out as a thick liquid; maybe the lemon was...
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Rum Punch reviewed by kaye16

From: Recipes: The Cooking of the Caribbean Islands (Foods of the World) (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Simple to make and tasty. My DH, who says he doesn't like run, said "It grows on you". :-)
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Shrimp Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Recipes: The Cooking of the Caribbean Islands (Foods of the World) (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Easy and very good. If you have a spice grinder, use that for the spices.
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Accras (Saltfish Fritters) reviewed by kaye16

From: An Embarrassment Of Mangoes (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Good finger food. You have to start soaking the fish the night before, but otherwise it's quite easy to do. They fry quite quickly. You could have everything...
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Bolo de Rom (Rum Cake) reviewed by kaye16

From: Recipes: The Cooking of the Caribbean Islands (Foods of the World) (reviewed 27th March 2011)

A nice, simple cake. I used an 8" cake pan rather than a springform. Just cut a piece of waxed paper for the bottom. Mixed everything in the food processor....
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Carrot & Ginger reviewed by moomin_mama

From: New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) (reviewed 27th March 2011)

This is okay. So is regular carrot and coriander soup. Add coriander to this recipe for something special.
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Lemon Cod with Spinach and Potato Stew reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Weight Watchers (reviewed 27th March 2011)

A surprisingly tasty one-pot meal. Our biggest problem was we weren't sure how to serve it - it was kind of soupy but not really a soup, and not thick...
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Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee reviewed by moomin_mama

From: SAINSBURY'S COMPLETE VEGETARIAN COOKING. (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Tastewise this was lovely. I made loads and ate bowls and bowls; however, I'll never make it again, or any onion soup for that matter - the smell of onion...
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Savoury Cheese and Vegetable Clafoutis reviewed by moomin_mama

From: SAINSBURY'S COMPLETE VEGETARIAN COOKING. (reviewed 27th March 2011)

I leave out the mange tout and make up the weight with more cauliflower and broccoli. It's a good alternative to nut-roasts and the like, and is essentially...
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Chicken Tikka reviewed by moomin_mama

From: THE BEST OF SAINSBURY'S ORIENTAL COOKING (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Melt-in-the-mouth, cooks quickly under a grill or on a bbq. Recipe does not include any sauces or accompaniments, and it really does need to be served...
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Egg Curry with Yogurt reviewed by moomin_mama

From: THE BEST OF SAINSBURY'S ORIENTAL COOKING (reviewed 27th March 2011)

I enjoy this very much and serve it with Tomato Rice from the same book (pg 127). It's not as nice without it.
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Date and Tomato Chutney reviewed by moomin_mama

From: THE BEST OF SAINSBURY'S ORIENTAL COOKING (reviewed 27th March 2011)

A very good, simple chutney to serve with cold meats or hard cheeses.
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Almond Barfi reviewed by moomin_mama

From: THE BEST OF SAINSBURY'S ORIENTAL COOKING (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Simple but a lot of stirring. Very sweet but not sickly.
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Leek and Potato Soup reviewed by moomin_mama

From: Potato: The Definitive Guide to Potatoes and Potato Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Quick, simple, filling, fairly healthy, and cheap to make. A few changes to the cooking instructions: Chop the pototoes into small cubes for quicker cooking....
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Smoked Salmon Quiche with Potato Pastry reviewed by moomin_mama

From: Potato: The Definitive Guide to Potatoes and Potato Cooking (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Enjoyed this very much, will make again.
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Rhubarb and Almond Jalousie with Rhubarb Pulp and Cream reviewed by moomin_mama

From: The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes (reviewed 27th March 2011)

Heavenly. Didn't need the extra pulp or cream (which would have ruined it), or the glazing - I sprinkled with lots of icing sugar straight after it came...
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Softened Rhubarb with Orange Mascarpone Cream reviewed by moomin_mama

From: The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes (reviewed 27th March 2011)

I omitted the Grand Marnier, and forgot to add the cream to the mascarpone mix - which was lovely without it - so whipped and spooned it on top of the...
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Champ Potato Gnocchi with Broad Beans and Blue Cheese reviewed by moomin_mama

From: The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes (reviewed 27th March 2011)

This recipe made a lot of gnocchi because I needed to use a lot more flour than the recipe stated. The spring onions were therefore slightly lost in the...
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Shepard's Pie reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th March 2011)

A big success. As written, it seemed a bit bland. We looked at other comments on Epicurious, and did increase the overall spices - added some salt,...
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Garbanzo Bean Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 28th March 2011)

For the simplicity of this soup's preparation, it was a very decent soup. This soup takes relatively little effort beyond soaking the beans the night...
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Tomato Salsa Fresca reviewed by cadfael

From: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 28th March 2011)

I really like this too, but have one caveat: the apple cider vinegar makes a big difference depending upon it's quality. Make sure it is good for you-taste...
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Potatoes Gruyére en casserole reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 29th March 2011)

Very simple, and it was a delicious, cheesey side with the tang of yogurt/sour cream. I used home-made yogurt, drained slightly to thicken, and Jarlesberg...
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Cooked Grains Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 8th October 2012)

Mixed cooked grains, dressed with an unusual viniagrette that makes use of tomato juice, provides the major bulk for this salad. In addition, you add...
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All the Reds Soup reviewed by moomin_mama

From: The Best Ever Vegetarian Cookbook (Best Ever Cooks Collection) (reviewed 29th March 2011)

I prefer to roughly blend, although the recipe doesn't state this. This is more or less a vegetarian chilli-con-carne soup recipe.
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Sweet Potato Soup with Miso and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 30th March 2011)

This bright orange soup was delicious. As a base, I used a potato-peel broth (from The Vegetarian Epicure). I used yams (didn't have sweet potatoes),...
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shrimp baked with tomato sauce and feta cheese reviewed by soupereasy

From: The Best American Recipes 2004-2005: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet (reviewed 30th March 2011)

This is a prime example of a dish that is more than the sum of its' parts. I made it in one serving dish and used tomatoes that we canned last summer. I...
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savory fig tart reviewed by soupereasy

From: The Best American Recipes 2004-2005: The Year's Top Picks from Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and the Internet (reviewed 30th March 2011)

We used this lovely tart as the main with a side salad. It would also be really great portioned out for appies.
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Granola reviewed by andrew

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 1st April 2011)

A very tasty, simple granola variation. It's fairly straightforward - toasted oats with some nuts and a sweetener. She brings it up a notch with a couple...
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Cream Scones reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 2nd April 2011)

Very light and fluffy, and not too sweet. This also took only 35 minutes start to finish (including clean up). There is no cream in cream scones, but...
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Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 2nd April 2011)

Really really nice and very quick to prepare. I think it was the addition of the coriander that made it special. The poppy seed was nice to look at, but...
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Buttermilk Streusel Coffee Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant (reviewed 3rd April 2011)

This is a very moist cake and quiet tasty too. It looks very pretty with the streusel running through the middle. The top which becomes the bottom when...
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As You Like it Citrus Soy Stir-Fry reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray's Look + Cook (reviewed 3rd April 2011)

This was very good. The reason it's called as you like it is that you can choose to use shrimp, chicken or pork for the protein. I used shrimp in ours....
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Hearty Beef Stew reviewed by skdouglass

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 3rd April 2011)

A homey, comforting, very respectable stew which utilizes an interesting technique to prevent the whole business from becoming a homogenous mush. The BEST...
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caramel-topped semolina cake reviewed by andrew

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 3rd April 2011)

This is a simple, interesting and quite tasty dessert. Essentially, it's a Cream of Wheat cake, with a flavour and texture somewhat like a cross between...
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Swiss Chard and Chickpea Minestrone reviewed by aj12754

From: New York Times - Dining and Wine (reviewed 3rd April 2011)

Two of my favorite ingredients (chickpeas and chard) in one place -- a hearty healthy vegetarian main-dish soup. With every bite, you can feel virtuous...
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Omelette - with Feta reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 3rd April 2011)

Another lovely variation on the cheese omelette. Vaguely Greek in flavour.
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Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits reviewed by Leeka

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 3rd April 2011)

These biscuits were moist and fluffy with a hint of sweetness provided by the sweet potato. Next time round I will cut the 1 teaspoon of nutmeg in half...
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Cauliflower Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 4th April 2011)

Straightforward gratin, easy to execute. The recipe calls for Gruyere but I wanted to use up an nice English cheddar so that's what I used, omitting the...
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Banana Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 4th April 2011)

This recipe makes a great banana bread. It looks good, its not too sweet, and it has just the right amount of banana flavor. We had to omit the walnuts...
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Philly Cheese Steak reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 4th April 2011)

A very simple recipe, easy to adapt. I added my own condiment (a spicy mayonnaise). I used sweet piquante peppers instead of bell peppers, and substituted...
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Sauce Louis reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 4th April 2011)

I used this as a sandwich spread, so I cut out the cream for thickness. It was delicious. This sauce would be great on fried fish or boiled shrimp.
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Spinach-artichoke Stuffed Shells reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray's Look + Cook (reviewed 4th April 2011)

My daughter and I made these together and we both enjoyed them very much. Instead of San Marzano tomatoes I used some of our home canned. Lots of flavor...
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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant (reviewed 4th April 2011)

These biscuits were very good. I like the nutty flavor the whole wheat flour gave to them. I did get 8 biscuits instead of 6. They were also great toasted.
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Honey-Glazed Pear Upside Down Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 5th April 2011)

The flavor of this cake is heavenly - wonderful large pieces of pear in a lemon-zest filled very simple cake batter. This recipe also earns high marks...
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Roast Salmon with Herb Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 5th April 2011)

I'd rate the dish a three but the recipe a 4 because it has so much potential for greatness. This is a nice change from my usual practice of serving fish...
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Turkey Meatloaf reviewed by sturlington

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 5th April 2011)

Based on the other reviews, I had to try this, as meatloaf is not in our normal rotation. It is a good starting point (and my husband was grateful to get...
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Fettucine Alfredo reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two (reviewed 5th April 2011)

This very rich sauce with cream, butter and parmesan cheese, cooked up just as the directions said, and richly coated the fettuccine noodles. We used just...
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White Oatmeal Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 5th April 2011)

This turned out to be a coarse textured, very moist and delicious white bread. I tried to cut back on the overall volume of ingredients and make it in...
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Carmelized Tofu reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 6th April 2011)

This lived up to its promise of being quick (about 20 minutes start to finish) and delicious. The first time I made this, the initial browning of the tofu...
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Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 6th April 2011)

As described, the peanut butter flavor was subtle. I used chunky peanut butter, so did not add additional chopped peanuts. The chocolate flavor was almost...
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Madame Larachine's Potato Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 6th April 2011)

Very rich and very delicious. Cooking the potatoes in a garlic/bay leaf infused mix of whole milk and water adds a real depth of garlicky flavor. The...
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Sautéed Chicken Livers with Sage and White Wine reviewed by wester

From: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 6th April 2011)

Simple and classic.
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Lidia Bastianich's Swiss Chard and Scallion Frittata reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 7th April 2011)

Texturally, this dish seemed more souffle-like (albeit a bit heavier) than a frittata. I used spinach (since I am still trying to work my way through...
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Balsamic Drizzle reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 7th April 2011)

This recipe is Balsamic reduction, nothing more. But if you don't know how to make it, this will tell you. Yum.
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Southwestern Shepherd's Pie with Chicken and Chili Mashed Potatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 7th April 2011)

I modified this recipe a lot. I think it's amenable to that. I added cabbage and omitted peppers and corn. The gravy was very delicious but didn't thicken...
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Zucchini Ribbons with Mint and Olive Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 7th April 2011)

This is a very light and refreshing salad. It is also very pretty, combining green and yellow zucchini ribbons with mild green olives and frisee lettuce....
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Ceci-Roasted Red Pepper Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 7th April 2011)

This soup has all the flavours I love; roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, coriander and rosemary. I found the rosemary a little too dominant...
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Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Carrot Soup with Tarragon reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 8th April 2011)

A tasty soup. I don't think both red pepper flakes and cayenne are needed, so I omitted the red pepper. Also, take it easy on the cayenne.
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Kippenboutjes met pastis en lavendel reviewed by wester

From: Seasons : Smaken van het seizoen (reviewed 8th April 2011)

Chicken with pastis and lavender. Recipe in Dutch. Lovely aromatic and creamy. I just think it could have used a acidic note.
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Potato Souffle reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Vegetarian Epicure (reviewed 8th April 2011)

The mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese in this recipe gave it more substance than the usual soufflé. The chives added lovely flecks of green to the golden...
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Whole Wheat and Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 9th April 2011)

The most painful part of making chocolate chip cookies (other than acknowledging all the calories) is forming individual cookies. I was immediately drawn...
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Pizza Pomodoro reviewed by sturlington

From: My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (reviewed 9th April 2011)

This was a nice, light sauce that I think is a good match for homemade pizza crust. I just had to add some cheese, though (fresh mozzarella).
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Chargrilled Asparagus, Courgettes and Manouri reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2011)

Very nice in taste, though quite work-intensive, mostly due to the fact that you need to grill the asparagus and all those thin slices of courgette in...
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Slow-Cooked Pork Roast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 10th April 2011)

This is a complete meal in the slow cooker -- potatoes, carrots, onions, meat and gravy. We liked it but I think if I made it again I'd rather cook some...
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hummus reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

This is a pretty typical recipe for hummus. It does instruct you to take the little green thing out of the center of the garlic (which I did), and it...
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Dry-fried String Beans (干扁四季豆, gān biǎn sì jì dòu) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 10th April 2011)

This recipe is very similar to Dry-fried Four Seasonal Beans in Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book, and there's little wonder why - it's the same dish!...
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Chicken korma reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

Using a lot of easy to find store cupboard ingredients, this is a simple recipe that provides delicious results. Though I wouldn't say that it tastes quite...
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Good old chilli con carne reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

This is a good easy hearty dish using a mix of fresh and store-cupboard ingredients. Good for feeding a few people, the use of kidney beans and chickpeas...
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Lamb and red wine stew reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

On a page in the book with other stew recipes, this is a very flavourful, rich stew that is is simple to make. I'd recommend giving it a stir occasionally...
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Crunchy garlic chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

A good mid-week meal, this is basically breaded chicken with lots of flavour thanks to the inclusion of garlic, parsley, lemon zest and butter in the breadcrumb...
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Parmesan chicken breasts with crispy posh ham reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

A delicious take on the classic chicken wrapped in bacon, this dish is quick and fairly easy to make. The end results are very flavourful thanks to the...
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Salmon baked in a foil parcel with green beans and pesto reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

This is a simple and delicious way to cook salmon together with green beans. Covering the salmon in pesto and wrapping it in foil keeps it moist and juicy....
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Simple pan fried trout reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

Quick and extremely easy to make, this is a simple way to serve trout. It almost seems too simple, but sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This...
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Baked cod wrapped in bacon with rosemary reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

An easy midweek meal, the use of fresh herbs adds a lot of flavour, as does the smoked streaky bacon that the fish is wrapped in before being baked in...
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Vanilla cheesecake with a raspberry topping reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours (reviewed 10th April 2011)

An easy no-cook cheesecake which everyone I served to seemed to love. I didn't actually make the raspberry topping but just served it with fresh raspberries...
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Chicken Pie reviewed by redjanet

From: Jamie's 30-Minute Meals (reviewed 10th April 2011)

I had never made a meat pie before and this was a good recipe to start with. It is quick and easy (if a bit messy) to assemble and once the initial prep...
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