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Strawberry Dream Cake reviewed by kalamansi

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 18th September 2011)

I had to thaw and mash more of the frozen strawberries than was called for in order to get 3/4 cup of juice; maybe my sieve wasn't fine enough or I don't...
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Creamy Cheddar Grits reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 18th September 2011)

This was my first time cooking grits. The recipe was easy and delicious. I served this with roasted shrimp (same cookbook) and dandelion greens (Bittman's...
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Dandelion Greens with Double Garlic reviewed by bhnyc

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 18th September 2011)

This is an easy and delicious way to cook dandelion greens. I served this with Ina Garten's Creamy Cheddar Grits and with roasted shrimp. I also like...
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Vegan Nachos with Sage-Scented White Beans and Cheddar-Spinach Sauce reviewed by Leeka

From: The Blooming Platter of Vegan Recipes (reviewed 18th September 2011)

This review is for the Sage-Scented White Beans which is part of the total dish. I was missing a key ingredient for the Cheddar-Spinach Sauce so I'll...
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Coconut Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th September 2011)

Excellent coconut flavor. This recipe is a variation on the Olive Oil Cake (p. 852). The cook is instructed to replace the olive oil with coconut oil,...
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Saffron and lemon mayonnaise reviewed by wester

From: TV Dinners: In Search of Exciting Home Cooking (reviewed 19th September 2011)

Very lemony - more like a savory lemon curd than a mayonnaise. Which is not a bad thing. The saffron wasn't very noticeable, but maybe I just used too...
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Roasted eggplant soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 19th September 2011)

This soup is very flavorful. I was worried about the garlic burning during roasting, so I kept an eye on it starting at 20 minutes. The cloves I used...
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Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: America's Test Kitchen Live!: The All-New Companion to America's Favorite Public Television Cooking Series (reviewed 19th September 2011)

The chicken thigh meat is perfect in this cheesy enchilada. You only use part of a can of pickeled jalapenos, and I freeze the rest for another batch....
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Guacamole reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 19th September 2011)

I prefer a smooth intensely lime flavored guacamole, but if I think of this like an avocado salsa, I like it. I did not have an easy time of cutting up...
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Pot-roast Lamb with Gremolata reviewed by bunyip

From: The Really Useful Cookbook (reviewed 20th September 2011)

A complete meal as it includes white beans. The leftovers I shredded and used as a pasta sauce. Simple but good Italian style.
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Pear & Chocolate Crumble reviewed by bunyip

From: The Really Useful Cookbook (reviewed 20th September 2011)

Next time I'll halve the quantity of chocolate chips in the topping. I accidentally omitted the brown sugar that's mixed with the pears and lemon juice,...
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Burnt aubergine and mograbieh soup reviewed by Barbara

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 13th October 2012)

This recipe is a bit labour-intensive but it a delivers a rib-sticking soup with a smoky, earthy, sweet and sour flavour that is really unusual. I liked...
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Cheddar-Dill Scones reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 21st September 2011)

Flakey and cheesy scones with beautiful dark green aromatic flecks of dill throughout. I found it a little confusing to my taste buds that were expecting...
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Caramelized Butternut Squash reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 21st September 2011)

Rich and sweet. Butternut squash is cut into cubes, and mixed with butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. A long roasting time (about an hour) leads to...
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Orange Glazed Roast Pork Loin reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: New James Beard (reviewed 21st September 2011)

Excellent - moist, and a subtle orange flavor. I purchased a lovely cut of meat from a local farm, and this recipe used garlic and rosemary, and then...
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Rosemary White Bean Soup reviewed by kateq

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 22nd September 2011)

This is a very good, very basic sort of soup. I liked the method of sauteing the sliced onions and then later putting the whole mixture through the food...
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Fettuccine con Merluzzo e Piselli (Fettuccine with Cod and Peas) reviewed by kaye16

From: Lorenza's Pasta: 200 Recipes for Family and Friends (reviewed 22nd September 2011)

Half recipe was a nice, quick, easy dinner for two. Mind you, because I was short on time, I used store-bought "fresh" pasta rather than making it from...
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Sesame Stars reviewed by wester

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 23rd September 2011)

The children loved making these, and eating them. I halved the amount given, and it still was two baking sheets full.
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Raspberry Corn Muffins reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 24th September 2011)

Moist and sweet muffins. This recipe uses a 3:1 flour:corn ratio, as a result the texture is not as gritty as many corn muffins. These were easy to prepare,...
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Papaya Salad reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 24th September 2011)

A very nice salad! DB missed that extra bit of oomph (more fish sauce? more chilli?), but I liked it the way it was and was afraid you wouldn't be able...
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Roasted eggplant spread reviewed by leene101

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2011)

I have made this recipe many times. I usually wait till summer when eggplant is in season. I found it easy to prepare and very flavorful. I top it with...
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Hummus reviewed by leene101

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2011)

one of the best hummus recipes around.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Dip reviewed by leene101

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2011)

Very good but very fattening. I may try again substituting yogurt for sour cream and lower fat mayo for regular mayo.
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Beef Canapées / Rindfleisch-Canapées reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 25th September 2011)

Nice, but: The canapé was larger than bite-size, and the roast beef was difficult to bite off, so that we all just had a huge mouthful of roast beef and...
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Maple-Oatmeal Scones reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2011)

Light, crunchy, with excellent flavor. These scones rose nicely, baked to a perfect crispness in 20 minutes, and the glaze is delicious! I did modify...
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Twice-Crocked Stuffed Potatoes with Cheddar and Chives reviewed by sturlington

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2011)

I have to admit that I didn't make this in the slow cooker. It didn't seem worth it for only 2 potatoes, but I wanted to try the recipe, so I baked it...
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Orange Yogurt reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 25th September 2011)

Fresh orange flavored yogurt with nice bursts of texture and more flavor from the added ingredients. I am not a big fan of grated citrus peel, but added...
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Snap Peas with Pancetta reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 25th September 2011)

These are very, very good. While I was slicing each and every pea in half lengthwise, I kept thinking, "No, this really isn't easy, and it's taking forever."...
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Pillsbury: The Complete Book of Baking (reviewed 28th September 2011)

This is a nice, quick coffee cake. It's different from many quick coffee cakes as it has no streusel on the top or mixed in. Instead, holes are poked...
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Blueberry-Raspberry Pound Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table (reviewed 28th September 2011)

A tasty cake, if not the prettiest. Blueberries and raspberries color the batter. Could be a kind of marble effect if you mix carefully. I used 1-1/3...
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Swooning Imam reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: One World Vegetarian Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2011)

With a title like "swooning imam", how could I help but prepare this dish! Onions, peppers, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, garlic - cooked and then stuffed...
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Leek and Potato Chowder reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 29th September 2011)

This recipe was very tasty and came together relatively quickly on a weeknight. The recipe says that it serves 3 as a main course, and that is accurate....
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Majestic and Moist Honey Cake reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th September 2011)

This bread was a big hit! I read a number of the comments with concerns about the cake sinking in the middle, and I decided to use 2 teaspoons of baking...
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Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux reviewed by lalakelsey

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 29th September 2011)

This is a good, easy roasted chicken with lots of flavor. Good weeknight meal. Also a perfect meal to take to a friend who needs help with meals.
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Turkey Meatloaf reviewed by auntandiz

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 30th September 2011)

As the other reviewers not, this is another of Ina Garten's HUGE recipes. Five pounds of ground turkey? Really? I halved the recipe. I used one egg...
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Roasted Carrots reviewed by auntandiz

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 30th September 2011)

I roast veggies all the time and just love them, especially this time of year when it's getting colder outside. I'm not sure oil, salt and pepper count...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by auntandiz

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 30th September 2011)

I agree with the other reviewers, this is hardly a recipe. I roast brussels sprouts a lot but I usually cut them in half. They roast up faster but are...
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Weeknight Roast Chicken reviewed by mfrances

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 30th September 2011)

This roast chicken takes only one hour, thus the title. I had a 3 1/2 pound chicken and followed the recipe directions. I put my cast iron skillet in...
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Spicy Salsa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Beginner's Guide to Preserving Food at Home: Easy Techniques for the Freshest Flavors in Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relishes, Salsas, Sauces, and Frozen and Dried Fruits and Vegetables (reviewed 1st October 2011)

Strong tomato flavor, good peppers flavor, and hot! This is a traditional cooked salsa. Canning salsa can be tricky because the pH must be low enough....
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Cantalope Salsa reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 1st October 2011)

Cool and sweet, right next to hot and spicy. This salsa is probably as good as your cantalope. I made two versions - one with diced green chili, and...
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Japanese slow-cooked mackerel reviewed by wester

From: The River Cottage Fish Book (reviewed 1st October 2011)

Lovely. A very different way of cooking mackerel (or horse mackerel). Aromatic but not overly hot - children can eat it too, if you remove the ginger pieces....
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Wild Mushroom Soup with Madeira reviewed by aj12754

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

I love mushrooms of all kinds and look forward to the fall cooking season and making various mushroom soups. This is a perfectly acceptable version which...
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Tuna Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

We enjoyed this one but like the recipe we usually make from Taste of Home better. It was good but only had a little Parmesan in the topping. The one we...
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Flounder rolls with tomatoes, almonds, and cilantro reviewed by wester

From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery) (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

As lovely as the ingredients suggest, but not much more. I thought the dried tomatoes were a bit overpowering, I would have liked to taste more of the...
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Banana Crunch Muffins reviewed by bab56

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

This is a very good muffin. I gave it a 4 because I felt the need to tweak the ingredients. I felt that 2 cups of sugar was too much for a muffin(these...
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Apple Crisp reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

I'm always complaining about the amount and/or texture of toppings in the crisp recipes I come across so I decided to see if I could do better. I'm quite...
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Easy-Peasy Lemon-Breezy Pesto Sauce reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

This is one of my favourite quick suppers. I can whip it up while the pasta is cooking and use whatever fresh herbs and nuts I have on hand. I love the...
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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes reviewed by bab56

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

These are not for the diet concious but very good. I did use yogurt for the sour cream and evaporated milk instead of half and half. These will be on...
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Turkey Meatloaf reviewed by bab56

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

Like everyone else-I agree that this is a HUGE recipe even when halved. The other reviewer had a good idea to make two loafs--I will add that to my notes....
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Mocha Mudslides reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 2nd October 2011)

Perfect combination of chocolate and coffee flavor! I made these cookies for my coffee loving middle son. The cookies get the coffee flavor from espresso...
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Butter-Braised Root Vegetables and Green Beans reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

I never had celery root before. This was an excellent introduction. This was easy and really tasty, a little sweet even. No other spices needed - just...
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Warm Peach Compote reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

The recipe is for french toast too, but I just made the compote and served it with my favorite waffle recipe (Joy of Cooking, btw). As written there...
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Jim' N Nick's Coleslaw reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

I've never made coleslaw before, and I think I'm set with my recipe going forward! This was a big hit! A little sweet, but with some tanginess. My only...
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Basic Waffles reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

This my total go-to recipe for waffles. I keep coming back to it! I use 1 stick of butter (recipe varies 4-16 teaspoons) to get a relatively crisp but...
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Homemade Butterfingers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Plain Chicken (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

These were very good but I had some problems. I'm not very good at candy making to start with but the directions seemed easy... melt candy corn in microwave,...
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Broccoli & Parmesan Gratin reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

We liked this gratin quite well. Although I made a couple of changes to the recipe, the basic technique here for a vegetable gratin is very solid. I...
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Peppers Stuffed with Tomato, Basil, and Chevre reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

Stuffed peppers that are missing the rice (or other grain), and instead have veggies and goat cheese. These were tender and flavorful. I cut my peppers...
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Simple Summer Peach Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: food52 (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

Amazing potential. Great flavor but some problems in execution. I love that this cake uses almond flour (ground almonds) and the peach-almond combination...
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Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts reviewed by mfrances

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

This is an unusual way to cook boneless chicken breasts, a little fussy but good. You cook the seasoned breasts in a foil covered dish in the oven for...
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Horseradish and Dill Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes reviewed by lalakelsey

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 3rd October 2011)

I made this recipe w/ steamed cauliflower for a low carb side. It was sooo good. I steamed the cauliflower then added the cream, butter, cream cheese,...
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Breakfast Taquitos with Lime Chipotle Dip reviewed by ScrapbookLori

From: Our Best Bites: Mormon Moms in the Kitchen (reviewed 4th October 2011)

Great idea for brunch. We loved the dipping sauce as well. Omitted cilantro due to preference, but otherwise unchanged. Froze several leftovers which make...
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Smoked pollack and spinach tart reviewed by wester

From: The River Cottage Fish Book (reviewed 4th October 2011)

This was very good, although I think it's not, as the authors claim, the best recipe in the book. But it does have a very good balance of salty smokiness,...
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Roasted-Tomato Basil Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

A nice thick, fresh tasting tomato soup. I thought that the tomatoes would dry more during roasting, it is hard to tell from the picture in the book. Mine...
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Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic, Gorgonzola, and Herbs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 5th October 2011)

Excellent tomato flavor, kissed with crunchy bread crumbs and cheese. Of course I changed a few things. No gorgonzola, so I substituted goat cheese,...
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Brownie roll-out cookies reviewed by annawees

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 5th October 2011)

German Oven Pancake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Puffy, crunchy edges and soft eggy interior - and with all local ingredients (including the salt!). Whats a girl to do when her dad finishes her cinnamon...
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Very quick chicken curry reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 5th October 2011)

Surprisingly good midweek comfort meal. I used tikka masala paste I had leftover from the weekend, and combined with the yogurt and tomatoes in the sauce,...
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Pecan Squares reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I was looking for a way to reduce the butter and instead decided to follow the Smitten Kitchen suggestions to halve the recipe and bake it in a 9 X13”...
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Spinach, red Pepper and Feta Quiche reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 6th October 2011)

This is a great recipe to have on hand for improvising based on what you have on hand. You definitely need to double the eggs and cream/milk, otherwise...
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Best Cocoa Brownies reviewed by annawees

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th October 2011)

Bouchons au Thon reviewed by kjwagner

From: Orangette (reviewed 6th October 2011)

Puffed Apple Pancake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 6th October 2011)

Sweet with vanilla and cinnamon, cooked apple slices, and an eggy custard. This one did not puff up as much as others I've made, and be cautioned -...
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Cheese-gilded Linguine with Smoky Tomatoes reviewed by aj12754

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 7th October 2011)

This is a very nice week-night pasta dish. The smokiness comes from bacon and you can use either fresh (which I did) or canned tomatoes. There is a bit...
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Mushroom Soup reviewed by kjwagner

From: Winter Harvest Cookbook: How to Select and Prepare Fresh Seasonal Produce All Winter Long (reviewed 7th October 2011)

Brill with celeriac and crispy belly pork reviewed by wester

From: The River Cottage Fish Book (reviewed 7th October 2011)

Very tasty, and it looks spectacular. Do keep a good eye on the celeriac while it is simmering - there is a very thin line between milk simmering and...
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French Potato Salad reviewed by kateq

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 7th October 2011)

I enjoyed this salad and was intrigued by the method of cooking the potatoes in boiling water (as opposed to starting the potatoes in cold water as I have...
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Gazpacho reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 7th October 2011)

Warning, think twice before making a full batch, it is large! I made a full batch to use the full bottle of tomato juice. I liked her admonition that you...
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Simplest Apple Tart reviewed by andrew

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 8th October 2011)

I was looking for a quick apple dessert, saw the reviews of this one and decided to give it a shot. This came together quick quickly - it only took a few...
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Blanched Green Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 8th October 2011)

Perfect cooked yet crunchy - steamed under pressure! Another recipe instructed me to start with blanched green beans, and so I turned to this book to...
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Eggplant Caviar reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 8th October 2011)

Smokey, smooth, sweet and savory. I found this recipe to be pretty amazing. I first became intrigued by Eggplant Caviar from a recipe in Dorrie Greenspan's...
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Buttered Green Beans with Cashews reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 8th October 2011)

Blanched green beans are dressed with butter, salt & pepper, nuts (I used almonds in place of cashews). The result - perfect beans. I used almonds,...
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Fricassed Rabbit with Yellow or Red Peppers reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 9th October 2011)

This was the second time I've cooked rabbit, and this was much more successful than my previous attempt. This isn't a hard recipe, but quite a lot of clock...
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Filet of Beef Bourguignon reviewed by lalakelsey

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 9th October 2011)

this is a great recipe. we used a bit more red wine. i loved it with the filet. i think she has an updated version of this recipe on the food network...
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Milk Foam (without a machine) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 9th October 2011)

More instruction than recipe, this will allow you to make lovely foamed milk to top your morning coffee. I'm forever searching for simple (and cheap)...
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Banana Nut Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Beard On Bread (reviewed 9th October 2011)

Excellent banana flavor, good texture, but a tad too sweet for my taste (kids loved it, though). This recipe takes only 1/2 a stick of butter, and no...
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Lamb Vindaloo reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 10th October 2011)

Very flavorful, no adjustments needed to be made to the recipe. Onions, garlic, oil and spices were microwaved together in lieu of browning the meat and...
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Cheddar Corn Chowder reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th October 2011)

We all thought this was very good. We made a half recipe and it was still enough to feed an army though. My daughter took a quart home with her and I still...
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Radish Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (reviewed 10th October 2011)

This was so pretty in the picture I had to try it especially since my cousin gave me some fresh radishes from his garden. I only made a half recipe since...
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Corn Chowder reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 10th October 2011)

Vegetarian corn chowder with a bright corn flavor. My DH votes this a 5, but I hold out hope to find a recipe that is even better. Cobs were cooked in...
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Pork Chops with Black Currant Preserves reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Cookbook (reviewed 10th October 2011)

Delicious, moist pork chops in a great sauce. Black current preserves were the impossible-to-find ingredient here. I substituted red current, and i think...
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A really good, simple chicken supper reviewed by broadbean

From: Nigel Slater's Real Food (reviewed 10th October 2011)

As the title says, very simple and tasty. My local supermarket only sells boneless chicken pieces so I cooked it for much less time, so it was very juicy...
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Tarta de Santiago reviewed by friederike

From: Culinaria Spain (reviewed 9th January 2012)

Very delicious! I had some problems with the short crust pastry (as usual). It didn't seem to come together that easily, but remembering this pastry,...
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Pear, Apple & Cranberry Crisp reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 10th October 2011)

So much simpler than baking a pie. This comes together quickly and serves a crowd. I baked it in a 9x13 dish rather than ramekins.
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Stuffed Cabbage reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 10th October 2011)

I love this recipe and have made it a number of times. I don't know why, then, I always forget just how much this makes! So much more than the servings...
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Cucumber-Sesame Salad reviewed by mfrances

From: Seductions of Rice (reviewed 10th October 2011)

I used a European cucumber with the peel on. It isn't easy to quarter this long cucumber lengthwise and then remove the seeds but I followed their instructions...
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Steamed fish heaped with scallions and ginger reviewed by mfrances

From: Seductions of Rice (reviewed 10th October 2011)

I followed the recipe exactly using sea bass. They also suggest red snapper, salmon trout, or pickerel. The recipe is very simple but I would not change...
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Twenty-Minute Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil reviewed by mfrances

From: Lidia's Family Table: More Than 200 Fabulous Recipes to Enjoy Every Day-With Wonderful Ideas for Variations and Improvisations (reviewed 10th October 2011)

This tomato sauce really can be cooked in 20 minutes while you are waiting for your pasta water to come to a boil and the pasta to cook. The recipe sauces...
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Sauce of marinated artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes reviewed by mfrances

From: Lidia's Family Table: More Than 200 Fabulous Recipes to Enjoy Every Day-With Wonderful Ideas for Variations and Improvisations (reviewed 10th October 2011)

Lidia classifies this as a 10 minute sauce and that is what it takes. I have all the ingredients in my pantry so the sauce is ready before the pasta is....
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Pecan Shortbread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th October 2011)

This recipe made up very similarly to the shortbread hearts. I toasted the pecans before dicing as instructed. She suggested using a square cutter. I used...
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Grilled Tuna Nicoise Platter reviewed by bhnyc

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 10th October 2011)

This is my go-to Nicoise salad. It's great for a lunch party. While it takes a while to make and assemble all of the ingredients, much of it can be done...
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