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Walnut-Breadcrumb Pasta with a Soft Egg reviewed by Purrceyz

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 5th December 2011)

An unusual pasta that's very good.
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Maple Sugar Glaze reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 5th December 2011)

I sifted the powdered sugar onto the scale, and was happy to have no lumps for a change. I like this recipe, I had never used heavy cream in my glaze before...
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Butternut soup with Pear, Cider, and Vanilla Bean reviewed by kaye16

From: A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table (reviewed 5th December 2011)

Very interesting flavors here, sweet, but not too sweet. Took a long time to get this together, but I got bored peeling the squash and did some other...
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tangerine cake with citrus glaze reviewed by soupereasy

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 5th December 2011)

This is a very nice cake which, I think, would work with any citrus fruit. Makes a light moist cake and I love that it uses both the juice and the zest...
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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 6th December 2011)

This is a great grab-and-go snack that is equally delicious hot or cold. The dough is flavourful and easy to work with and the filling can be customized...
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Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage & Blue Cheese reviewed by aj12754

From: My Recipes (reviewed 7th December 2011)

Pretty much everything about this recipe worked for me -- even though I had a bit too heavy a hand with the pepper. Easy to prep in advance and hold until...
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Mushroom & Leek Soup with Thyme Cream reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 7th December 2011)

A nice, quick soup that is at its best if you take a bit of extra time to really brown the mushrooms, sauteing in batches if necessary and without much...
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Sweet Potato Gallette with Parmesan and Goat Cheese reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 7th December 2011)

Very nice for a side dish or as a light lunch with a side salad. Quick to pull together, especially if you have a mandoline or Kyocera slicer. The...
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Strawberries and Cream Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 7th December 2011)

I bought the dried strawberries for this recipe a few months ago, but I wasn't inspired to make them until I read the previous reviews. They are as delicious...
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Waldorf Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche (reviewed 7th December 2011)

Very nice. It was slightly too sweet in the beginning, though the addition of a little salt quickly resolved that. I made it as a lunchbox for DB, and...
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Broccoli Almond Sweet and Sour Tofu reviewed by Emszy

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 8th December 2011)

Blackberry Pie reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 8th December 2011)

I've never been overly fond of fresh blackberries, but after reading that the baked fruit is wonderful, I decided to give this pie a whirl. I'm glad I...
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Simple roast leg of lamb reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 10th December 2011)

Cooking from a new cookbook when you have guests is always a bit scary - but when else am I going to roast a 6-pound leg of lamb? And these high temperatures...
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Pastina and Pea Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best 125 Meatless Pasta Dishes (reviewed 9th December 2011)

Pretty darn good for a fast and almost effortless dinner. The only work involved is chopping an onion and some garlic. A light-ish soup, made a nice...
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Warm Pimiento Cheese and Chips reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 10th December 2011)

Hubby and I thought this was pretty good. A little different than our favorite homemade pimento cheese which is actually made with pimentos. Instead this...
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Eggplant-Garlic-Bean Spread reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 10th December 2011)

I'm really happy with this creamy, comforting, warm spread with a slight smoky undertone from the browned eggplant. Bean dips and spreads are definitely...
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Egyptian Inspired Fava Bean Mash reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 10th December 2011)

This is my own personal riff on the Egyptian recipe called ful mudames, a delicious, warm and slightly tangy breakfast dish traditionally eaten with pita....
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Snickerdoodles reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Country Cookbook: Regional and Heirloom Favorites Tested and Reimagined for Today's Home Cooks (reviewed 11th December 2011)

Cooks Illustrated claims to have perfected the snickerdoodle recipe. Typically, I make the recipe from the King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion which I...
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Spiced Pecans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 11th December 2011)

These taste addictive. Great on the Sweet Potato Pancakes from page 199. These would also be great for a snack. I loved the spiciness from the cayenne...
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Bacony Egg Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 11th December 2011)

Hubby and I liked this very much. Him even more so than I. Don't get me wrong I really loved it, just like my regular egg salad better. I would enjoy eating...
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 11th December 2011)

An easy short time cooking (4-6 hour) potato soup. Some of the potato is mashed to increase the potato flavor. Instead I used my immersion blender in one...
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Brownie Puddle reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th December 2011)

If you want to make a brownie dessert for a special occasion, this is your recipe. It is simpler than many of the tart recipes, but is still made in a...
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Cucumber Salad reviewed by lajaxon

From: Pea Soup: Andersen's Scandinavian-American Cookbook (reviewed 11th December 2011)

I love to use this recipe when I have an abundance of cukes in the summer and want to do more than just put them on a salad. This simple cucumber salad...
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Pea Soup Andersen's Original Pea Soup Recipe reviewed by lajaxon

From: Pea Soup: Andersen's Scandinavian-American Cookbook (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This is Andersen's signature recipe so it should be good. This is very quick and easy to make, very thick, very tasty and vegetarian to boot (which is...
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Cantonese Chicken and Mushrooms reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network (reviewed 11th December 2011)

My daughter made this one and I was the happy recipient of the leftovers. They were delicious served over rice as suggested by the recipe. She said it...
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Pickled Beet Salad reviewed by lajaxon

From: Joy of Cooking (reviewed 11th December 2011)

I don't use "Joy" a lot, but it's a great reference when wondering what to do with an ingredient without going all "Top Chef." I had some beets and was...
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Torquato's Zucchini with Spicy Tomato Sauce reviewed by lajaxon

From: Red, White, and Greens: The Italian Way with Vegetables (reviewed 11th December 2011)

Great way to use up lots of summer zucchini and add a little kick. Great as a pasta sauce or just a side. Incredibly easy and very fresh tasting.
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Carmelized Onion Tart reviewed by lajaxon

From: Modern Vegetarian Kitchen, The (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This is a flatbread/vegan pizza type recipe. Very tasty, especially if you do a good job carmelizing the onions! Helps satisfy my pizza cravings!
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Curried Cabbage and Peas reviewed by lajaxon

From: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 11th December 2011)

Surprisingly flavorful way to use cabbage. Peas provide a nice visual and texture contrast.
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Snobby Joes reviewed by lajaxon

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 11th December 2011)

I thought this was a great sloppy joe knock-off! The flavor really captured the essence of the sloppy joe! Very easy to make, and the fact that I usually...
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Lasagne of Wild and Fresh Mushrooms reviewed by lajaxon

From: The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This was delicious! There's a lot of steps, but it is a pretty easy recipe to make. Definitely will please mushroom and lasagna lovers!
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Sweet Peanut Butter Cookie Tart Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This very wet dough is just barely manageable. It does not need a long chilling time before baking. The directions are very helpful in ignoring how much...
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Peanut Butter Mousse reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This came together easily, and it was the easiest mousse I have ever made. The taste was peanut buttery, but also very light and airy. It had a very good...
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Milk Chocolate Ganache Topping reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th December 2011)

This is the easiest chocolate ganache recipe I ever made. It was more fun to make than to wash the food processor afterwards however. I used dark chocolate...
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Fried Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 12th December 2011)

I never even considered this a recipe for writing down but I suppose some people might find it helpful. I was surprised to see it in this book. We've...
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Carrot-Zucchini Kugel reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 12th December 2011)

This recipe was a big hit. Definitely use a food processor to grate the zucchini and carrot. I made it up a day in advance and it baked up beautifully.
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Curried Chickpea Cakes reviewed by Leeka

From: Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook: Crazy Delicious Recipes that Are Good to the Earth and Great for Your Bod (reviewed 12th December 2011)

I wavered between 3 and 4 on the rating. They have a fairly mild flavour with ingredients I wouldn't normally think to add to this type of bean cake....
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Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Caramelized Onions and Sage Topping reviewed by Emszy

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 12th December 2011)

Jamaican Vegetable Medley reviewed by Emszy

From: The 30-Minute Vegan: Over 175 Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 12th December 2011)

Tupelo Honey Ginormous Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 13th December 2011)

I had one of these at the restaurant and mine weren't quiet as good. Maybe with practice mine will be better. These are not something I'd make often though...
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Spicy Beef and New Orleans Red Rice Skillet Dinner reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Deen Bros. Take It Easy: Quick and Affordable Meals the Whole Family Will Love (reviewed 13th December 2011)

Hubby really liked this, son said he thought just ok. I enjoyed it. I did leave out the celery and bell pepper since both hubby and son hate celery and...
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Roasted sliced fennel bulb reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 13th December 2011)

Wonderful soft fennel with a brown, almost crisp, outside. Lovely.
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Pecan and Cheddar Cheese Balls reviewed by JustLaura

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 13th December 2011)

These were fairly good. I used a food processor, using a spatula was difficult even with very soft cream cheese. I felt I got it blended better this way. I...
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100% Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: The Bread Machine Cookbook II (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

This is a really good basic whole wheat bread recipe. I've also subbed rolled oats for some of the flour and really liked the result.
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Cauliflower with ginger, garlic and green chillies reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cookery (Quick & easy cookery) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

Lovely and fragrant. I childproofed this one by replacing the chillies with half a bell pepper, and reducing the ginger to just a pinch.
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Eggs with fresh green herbs (Hare masala ka omlate) reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cookery (Quick & easy cookery) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

A very tasty omelet with spring onions and fresh coriander. I made one for the children without ginger and chillies, and one for the adults with everything....
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Black Sticky Gingerbread reviewed by lkloda

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 15th December 2011)

Roasted salmon fillets with a crusted Pecorino and pesto topping reviewed by redjanet

From: Delia's Complete How to Cook: Both a Guide for Beginners and a Tried and Tested Recipe Collection for Life (reviewed 15th December 2011)

I was looking for a change from my usual Jamie Oliver recipe of salmon topped with pesto and roasted in the oven in foil, which my spouse is a bit sick...
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Walnut Fougasse reviewed by lovesgenoise

From: The Bread Bible (reviewed 17th December 2011)

This is a lovely bread, enriched with walnut oil and studded with additional walnuts, it pairs well with soft cheese and fruit. I did use the optional...
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The most delicious meat cubes reviewed by wester

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cookery (Quick & easy cookery) (reviewed 17th December 2011)

This was very good. Subtly but clearly spiced. Not really quick if you don't have a pressure cooker, but definitely easy. I used goat meat for this, as...
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Flavorful Cream Cheese Spread reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 17th December 2011)

I make this recipe a lot when I need a quick appetizer. It is very easy and usually I have the ingredients on hand. It is also easy to vary depending on...
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Homey Vegetable Stew with Dumplings reviewed by Leeka

From: The 30-Minute Vegan: Over 175 Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 17th December 2011)

This is a simple, creamy vegetable stew that's very easy to make in a short amount of time. I found it quite peppery and that's with only adding about...
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Hot Beef Sandwiches reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Cooking with Garlic (reviewed 18th December 2011)

The flavor of this slow cooker recipe was amazing and we loved the departure from the usual barbeque for shredded meat around here. The size of the beef...
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Oatmeal Breakfast Clafoutis reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 18th December 2011)

Nice texture, good flavor, and just the perfect amount of sweetness (for me). I'm generally not a fan of baked oatmeal, but the ease of preparation and...
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Beef Steak on Sizzling Plate (鐵板牛排, tiěbǎn niúpái) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 18th December 2011)

I really enjoyed this dish, while DB thought it lacked flavour - probably only in comparison to other Chinese dishes. To be true, you wouldn't expect it...
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Italian Green Beans reviewed by Leeka

From: The Peaceful Palate: Fine Vegetarian Cuisine (reviewed 18th December 2011)

This is a yummy way to dress up green beans, bathed in a tomato, garlic sauce with a hint of basil.
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Walnut Pesto Crostini reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 18th December 2011)

Very nice. Definitely toast the walnuts. Mine got almost too toasted, but it ended up being perfect. At first it tasted a bit too bland, but I added...
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Salmon with Cranberry Mustard Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 19th December 2011)

I kind of love it when I find a recipe that allows me to make use of the last of this or that -- and this one allowed me to use up the last of a sweetened...
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Lower-Fat Banana Bread reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 19th December 2011)

Very good. Not quite as moist as my regular recipe from The Joy of Vegan Baking but there were no complaints from the family. I like that it was not...
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Halibut with Beurre Blanc and Oyster Mushrooms / Heilbot met beurre blanc en oesterzwammen reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 19th December 2011)

Really nice! But then again, what's not to like with cream, shallots, herbs and white wine? The flavours harmonised well, though DB thought that the fish...
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Lentil Salad with Chicken / Lauwwarme linzensalade met kip reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 19th December 2011)

This week's lunch for DB. He actually quite enjoyed it! I took a shortcut with the lentils as dried red lentils weren't available - canned brown lentils...
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Herbed Fillet of Beef with Tomato Madeira Confit reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet (reviewed 21st December 2011)

A very well-written recipe, almost entirely do ahead, that produces a very good end result. Because the timing is so precise, it's very easy to do the...
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Grilled fresh sardines with fennel and preserved lemon reviewed by soupereasy

From: Epicurious (reviewed 21st December 2011)

This was another AJ, soupereasy project. Neither of us had cooked fresh sardines before, so it was a learning experiance as well. The use of fresh fennel,...
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Gingerbread Cookies reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (reviewed 21st December 2011)

There is little more quintessentially Christmas than Gingerbread cookies. This particular recipe starts with melted butter to which the sugar and molasses...
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Spaghetti all'Amatricciana reviewed by aj12754

From: Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking (reviewed 21st December 2011)

Sometimes the only thing that really warms you up -- body and soul -- on a raw and rainy early winter day is a bowl of pasta and a "big red" wine. If...
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holiday snack mix reviewed by Little bonbon

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 21st December 2011)

Curried Cauliflower Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

The intense curry flavor brought a little heat, the ginger added to the flavor without being able to tell it had been added. This is a thin simple soup...
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Sauteed Boneless Chicken Breasts reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

A basic way to prepare chicken breasts, good alone or as the basis for many recipes. The flour adds a bit of a crust, although the chicken is also good...
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"French" Fried Potatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

If you are patient, your oven fries will get nicely crisped and golden brown. However, don't stir too soon, or the potatoes will stick to the pan. The...
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Pizza Dough reviewed by BethNH

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

I made this dough with my KitchenAide and despite Bittman's warnings, it has no problem handling the dough. The dough came together quite nicely. I let...
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Fried Green Tomato BLT reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 24th December 2011)

My daughter and I really enjoyed these. I used a green tomato from the supermarket but I know they would be even better with green ones from the garden...
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 24th December 2011)

These green tomatoes were really tasty. I fried a few extra than those needed for my daughter and my sandwiches (Green Tomato BLT) and was surprised by...
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Roasted Tomato Grits with Country Ham and Cracklings reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Son and I really enjoyed this one. Hubby didn't much care for it and I was surprised since he usually loves cheese grits and he likes cracklings and country...
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Grandma's Tex-Mex Dip reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 25th December 2011)

We liked this one. Love that you can fix and put in fridge until ready to serve. It's a family tradition to make appetizers for supper on Christmas Eve...
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Cinnamon Bun Icing reviewed by BethNH

From: Food.com (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Although I would prefer a cream cheese icing on my cinnamon rolls, my boys prefer the gooey icing you get in the tubs with Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls. This...
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Cheese Straws reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th December 2011)

I chose the option of parmesan cheese (over Asiago) and used a good one for maximum cheese flavor. You want to use a good quality paprika as you use so...
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Shallot Tarte Tatin / Tarte Tatin met sjalotten reviewed by friederike

From: AllerHande (reviewed 25th December 2011)

It was very delicious, but to be honest, it was so sweet it could just as well have been a dessert. Next time I probably would have used a little less...
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Smoked Ham with Pomegranate Molasses, Black Pepper and Mustard Glaze reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: food52 (reviewed 25th December 2011)

This is the first ham I have ever made. I purchased a maple-cured ham from a small local farm, and prepared it following this recipe. This recipe might...
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roasted carrot soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: food52 (reviewed 25th December 2011)

A simple carrot soup with great flavor depth. The key to this recipe is the carrot preparation - you roast sliced carrots under your broiler until they...
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Crudite Platter reviewed by sturlington

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 26th December 2011)

A handy guide to putting together a crudite platter that rises above the ordinary. I liked blanching some of the vegetables first, particularly broccoli...
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Elegant Breakfast Strata reviewed by JustLaura

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 26th December 2011)

Very good. Made for Christmas brunch and it smelled wonderful. I put it together the night before and baked while we were opening gifts - it was perfect...
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Eggnog Pear Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Vegetarian Times (reviewed 26th December 2011)

Very tasty. Just the kind of dessert we like, not terribly sweet, fruit and custard. Easy to make. Nice presentation. I forgot to turn the oven down when...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes reviewed by Jayme

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th December 2011)

These were a huge hit with my friend the peanut butter lover. When mixing, I noticed the batter was coming out a little too thick so I threw maybe a quarter...
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Hot and Sour Cabbage Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Yum Yum (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I've had a cold for a few weeks that I can't seem to shake and though this soup might help clear out my sinuses. I loved the tangy-sourness of the broth....
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Cajun Red Beans and Rice reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Delicious and versatile dish. You can never go wrong with beans and rice.
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Spinach Soup with Basil and Dill reviewed by Jayme

From: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I didn't have any dill for this, so I replaced it with a little tarragon. It was a delicious, very green, blended soup. It's a shame about the dill though,...
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Everyday Denver Omelets reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Lovely rich flavor from the ham and red bell potatoes, yet light from the mostly-egg-white-eggs. You are instructed to cook the eggs and then put just...
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Classic Champagne Cocktail reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 27th December 2011)

In the mood for something special? This cocktail classic is fun! Three drops of bitters are placed on a sugar cube, the sugar cube placed in a champagne...
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Chocolate Yule Log reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Great flavor - mocha chocolate - moist and tender, but very rich. My 16 yr old son prepared this for our family Christmas dinner, in part as an assignment...
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The World of Rice Salads reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 27th December 2011)

A good dish to take to a pot luck! We prepared this for a Hanukkah party. I cooked brown short-grain rice in my pressure cooker, and then followed the...
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Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by havfaith

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I subbed 1/3 c whole wheat flour in the dough and used a mix of blueberries and raspberries. Red, White and Blue cobbler - perfect for a 4th of July cookout.
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Big Gigantoid Crunchy Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by havfaith

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I used a 50/50 mix of white and whole wheat flours and used 1/4 c scoop to measure the dough (the recipe calls for 1/3 cup!) and these things turned out...
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Beef Stock reviewed by hipcook

From: Fagor Pressure Cookers (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Another winner for the pressure cooker! Admittedly, I was on a "cleanout the freezer" binge and used nearly double the meat called for. It turned out a...
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Turkey Broth reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2011)

My stock pot may never be used for making stock again, between this recipe and the ones in the Fagor pressure cooker manual. Why spend all that time and...
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Sweet Potato cakes reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 27th December 2011)

A fantastic reinvention of a sweet potato! Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, with a tangy sauce that cuts the sweetness of the potato, it had...
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Broccoli-Cheese Soup reviewed by skdouglass

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 28th December 2011)

Keeper. Those as ate, praised. Easy to do and uses primarily pantry staples. My changes: Used half again as much broccoli since it collapses down into...
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Hanoi Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Soup (Bun Thang Ha Noi) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Songs of Sapa: Stories and Recipes from Vietnam (reviewed 28th December 2011)

Wonderful and easy to make. The stock was made in the pressure cooker, and was just the Christmas turkey with a few other roast chicken bones from the...
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Creamy Turnip and Parsnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Emerils.com (reviewed 29th December 2011)

Over the holidays my husband insisted that I make Emeril's turnip soup (from the Farm to Fork cookbook) for my in-laws. Unfortunately, the cookbook was...
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Carne De Puerco En Chile Colorado (Pork in Red Chile) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico: Revised and updated throughout, with more than 30 new recipes. (reviewed 29th December 2011)

The other half thought this was wonderful, and worth doing again. Made it with beef, as I don't eat pork, and used a spoonful of homemade sambal oelek...
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Toast with Avocado, fried eggs and soy sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Ching's Everyday Easy Chinese: More Than 100 Quick & Healthy Chinese Recipes (reviewed 29th December 2011)

I had an avocado I needed to use up as well as some rye bread so thought this would make a great breakfast for me this morning. It was quick and easy but...
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