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Hanoi Noodle Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 22nd January 2012)

Fabulous broth! I used the Quickest Chicken Stock (page 157), added the spices (my first time using star anise in soup) and aromatics and simmered while...
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Caramelized Roast Pears reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 23rd January 2012)

Oh so simple, and just delicious. This is just peeled and cored pears, sprinkled with sugar, lemon juice, and butter, roasted. At the end, you are instructed...
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Glorious Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by sturlington

From: Glorious One-Pot Meals: A Revolutionary New Quick and Healthy Approach to Dutch-Oven Cooking (reviewed 23rd January 2012)

This was the first recipe I tried from this book. Like most mac and cheese recipes, it tastes very good. My husband liked it a lot and thought it resembled...
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Crash Hot Potatoes reviewed by hipcook

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 24th January 2012)

This may be my new go-to potato preparation. In fairness, I cheated quite a bit - using larger gold potatoes instead of new potatoes, and then (inspired...
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Black Sesame Otsu reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 24th January 2012)

Amazing complex sauce on a bed of soba noodles - what could be better? The sauce included toasted pine nuts, sunflower seeds, and black sesame seeds,...
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Carrot Soup with Miso and Sesame reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 25th January 2012)

Like ginger and sesame? Like it in a great umami matrix? Then you'll love this. A thick carrot soup is elevated by grated ginger, white miso, and at...
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Memories of Childhood Rice Pudding reviewed by Zosia

From: Seductions of Rice: A Cookbook (reviewed 25th January 2012)

I've only made the stove top variety so this baked rice pudding was quite a revelation. It started on the stove top where medium grain rice (I used Japanese)...
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Aurora Blood Orange Tart reviewed by Zosia

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 25th January 2012)

I really enjoy the combination of orange and chocolate and had planned to make this tart for some time. I missed out on the Italian blood oranges available...
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Tomato and Ginger Oven Chicken Curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 27th January 2012)

Excellent flavor with distinct cinnamon, curry, and pepper notes. We did not use the can of diced tomatoes, and instead used home-grown tomatoes roasted...
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Creamy Rice Porridge with Raisins reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2012)

Creamy, good textured rice (not mush), and an amazing caramelized milk flavor! This recipe is simple - rice (I used short grained brown rice), milk, evaporated...
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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins reviewed by BethNH

From: All Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2012)

A two hour delay due to bad road conditions left me with a bit of time to whip up some muffins for the boys for breakfast. Alas, my pantry was almost...
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Roasted Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes with Caper Vinaigrette reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 27th January 2012)

The star of this recipe really is the lemony caper vinaigrette used to dress roasted sweet potatoes, parsnips, onions and garlic. I think any combination...
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Pain Pesto reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 28th January 2012)

This is a lovely, soft bread with a light, airy crumb and a swirl of pesto. The dough comes together easily and quickly (no sponges or preferments required)...
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Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: EatingWell's Comfort Foods Made Healthy: The Classic Makeovers Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2012)

My daughter and I really liked this healthier version of tuna noodle casserole. Easy to make on the stove top. Took a bit longer for the wine to evaporate...
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lemon barley pilaf reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 30th January 2012)

This barley dish had a lot of fresh and crunchy vegetables. It had a lovely flavor, and the barley was a good texture. This was a side dish in a cookbook...
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top-secret chocolate mousse reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 30th January 2012)

Excellent chocolate flavor (13 daughter rates a 5, probably her brother agrees). These were served in lovely puff pastry shells. Very rich chocolate...
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Pumpkin stuffed with everything good reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 30th January 2012)

This side dish could easily also be a main dish. A pumpkin is stuffed with an amazing array of wonderful things - including bread, bacon, sausage, cheese,...
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Broccoli & Potato Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 30th January 2012)

I don't know why I am surprised at how good this soup was ... I guess the humble ingredients and lack of seasonings -- other than salt and pepper -- lowered...
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Savoy Cabbage and Parmesan Rind Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 30th January 2012)

Simple, quick and comforting, this thick, creamy soup is subtly flavoured with cabbage and caraway. A potato adds creaminess (no dairy involved), and the...
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Gravlax with Sweet Mustard Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2012)

Delicious, healthy, easy to prepare, and very impressive! Both the fish and the sauce are very delicious. The the salmon is not as manifest as I had...
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Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Eating Well (reviewed 1st February 2012)

Lovely roasted cauliflower, with a zing from balsamic and extra depth of flavor from Parmesan. So good that 13-daughter and I ate the entire six servings...
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Grated Cucumber and Mint Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon (reviewed 1st February 2012)

The orange flower water in this salad adds a nice, refreshing flavor. I would recommend salting the grated cucumber and letting it sit in a colander for...
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Shiitake Brown Rice Pilaf reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 1st February 2012)

It's been a long time since I cooked brown rice using the absorption method as it usually results in gummy, even mushy rice, but the thought of the brown...
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Michael Symon's Toad in the Hole reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 1st February 2012)

I love watching the chew. Since I'm at work when it's on I watch on the ABC website. I've seen so many recipes I want to try but this was my first. The...
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Five-Alarm Lentil Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Sriracha Cookbook: 50 "Rooster Sauce" Recipes that Pack a Punch (reviewed 1st February 2012)

Hot stuff, easy and good. Makes a lot -- 6-8 servings is probably right for a main course soup.
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Braised Tofu and Peas in Curried Coconut Milk reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 2nd February 2012)

Surprisingly good flavor for a relatively quick dish! A sauce prepared from a can of diced tomatoes and a couple onions (well chopped in the food processor)...
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Feta and Dill Tart with Lemony Spinach Salad reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 2nd February 2012)

The kids loved this, and I thought it was pretty good too. And easy to make. Vegetarian, adaptable to low-carb (by using a sliced-almond crust). Any...
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chicken and hominy soup with ancho chiles reviewed by soupereasy

From: Williams-Sonoma New Flavors for Soups: Classic Recipes Redefined (New Flavors For Series) (reviewed 2nd February 2012)

A very good inexpensive soup, lots of flavour. Liked the idea of browning the chix thighs with skin on then removing the skin. Nothing worse than slimy...
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Duck cofit spring rolls reviewed by soupereasy

From: The Duck Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2012)

Made these as part of a multi course dinner. The rich taste of the duck meat was lightened by the crisp veggies and the rice paper wrap. Then add the...
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Duck breasts with smoke-scented broth reviewed by soupereasy

From: The Duck Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2012)

This is a delightful broth with the thinly sliced grilled/sauteed duck breast floated on a mound of winter greens. Another lovely presentation, really...
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Jerusalem Artichoke Soup reviewed by friederike

From: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2012)

A nice, simple soup of Jerusalem artichokes, though not really anything special. I'm not really sure about the beetroot. For one, it's decoration only...
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Damp Lemon and Almond Cake reviewed by digifish_books

From: How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2012)

Stir-Fried Vegetables with Shellfish or Meat reviewed by sturlington

From: Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes (reviewed 3rd February 2012)

A decent technique for putting together a stir-fry, but rather plain jane. It needs a sauce for more oomph, but I think any sauce could be substituted...
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Apple Cake reviewed by havfaith

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 3rd February 2012)

I didn't make the brown sugar syrup, subbed unbleached whole wheat white flour for the all-purpose flour and cut the canola oil back to 1/4 c and added...
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Lemon Roast Chicken with Herb Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 3rd February 2012)

Wonder why I need yet another roast chicken recipe? This was a good one. Chicken sitting on onion halves, nice idea. Lemon halves squeezed over and then...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Jewels reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Christmas Cookies (reviewed 4th February 2012)

These are tender, sandy - not to be confused with dry - melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter thumbprints with a fruit preserve or chocolate ganache filling. The...
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Coda alla Vaccinara (Braised Oxtail) reviewed by aj12754

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th February 2012)

I followed this recipe only through the first four of five total steps. The first four steps are a basic braise (and it smells wonderful as it cooks) and...
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Fennel & Potato Soup with Smoked Salmon reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 4th February 2012)

I really didn't know I wanted to make a fennel soup until I began looking through a Patricia Wells cookbook (At Home in Provence) and saw a recipe for...
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Chocolate Sheet Cake 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 4th February 2012)

For a nice chocolate cake, this came together quickly. It produced a light cake with good chocolate flavor and only 2g fat per serving. We served it...
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Cheddar-Scallion Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 4th February 2012)

Delicious, cheesy, savoury scones with a hint of onion and cumin. I love that the recipe calls for you to cube the cheese instead of grate it....it means...
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Prune and Ricotta Oatmeal Breakfast Pudding reviewed by megaelim

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 4th February 2012)

Good, different way to use oatmeal. It makes way more than four servings worth, but it's good reheated, so I was ok with that.
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White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce reviewed by BethNH

From: Let's Dish (reviewed 4th February 2012)

These enchiladas are all the rage on Pinterest right now. Yummy chicken and cheese enchiladas topped with a sour cream sauce. I had to make a couple...
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 5th February 2012)

An excellent light mashed potato. Yukon golds are simmered with garlic, then pressed through a sieve, and mixed with butter and warm milk. I love making...
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Pork Chops with Mustard and Capers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Wow! A very complex (and delicious) sauce over pan-seared pork chops. I was amazed to realize I had all the ingredients except the Brown Sauce. I used...
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Squash soup with ginger (Pompoensoep met gember) reviewed by Barbara

From: 12 Maanden Lekker Eten (reviewed 5th February 2012)

I made this soup with butternut squash instead of the little squash usually found in Albert Heijn (the biggest supermarket in Holland), and used a homemade...
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Hoisin Wraps reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 5th February 2012)

A very delicious and quickly prepared fake version of Peking Duck, if you have chicken leftovers from another dish. We tried using Oyster Sauce once because...
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Baked Oatmeal with Raisins and Pecans reviewed by megaelim

From: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 5th February 2012)

I really enjoyed this - the nuts gave it great texture, and the leftovers reheated well. It did make way more than four servings.
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Gemelli with Mushrooms and Tomato reviewed by kaye16

From: Pasta Harvest: Delicious Recipes Using Vegetables at Their Seasonal Best (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Very tasty and easy. Any kind of mushroom could be used. Shiitakes, some kind of wild mushroom, or a mix of cultivated and wild, all would be good. Lardons...
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Fusilli with Cabbage and Tomato reviewed by kaye16

From: Pasta Harvest: Delicious Recipes Using Vegetables at Their Seasonal Best (reviewed 5th February 2012)

Yummy. Not a weeknight dinner, since there's a lot of chopping, sautéing, and simmering time involved.
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Snickers Bar Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Recipe Girl (reviewed 6th February 2012)

When asked what he wanted for his birthday cake, my husband quickly responded with Snickers Pie. Apparently he had this at our neighbor's Christmas Eve...
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Beef and Mushroom Hot Pot reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2 (reviewed 7th October 2012)

This was very good but the rice and carrots were cooked a little too much at 8 hours. The recipe stated 6 to 8 hours. Next time I'll only let it cook for...
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Very Berry Chocolate Chip Cobbler reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-This-World Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, and More (reviewed 7th February 2012)

Being winter and all we did this up with frozen berries and while it was still delicious, it would have been much more amazing with fresh fruit instead....
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Sugar & Spice Brioche Buns reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 7th February 2012)

These buns are made with the same light, buttery brioche that forms the base of Joanne Chang's throwdown winning Sticky Bun recipe but instead of a coating...
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Grilled Pear, Walnut and Cabbage Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 7th February 2012)

Super simple, sweet, and crunchy.
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Golden Chickpea and Artichoke Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 8th February 2012)

Very easy to throw together, but tastes like effort and looks pretty too.
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Lime-Bathed Peanut Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 9th February 2012)

This had great flavor and crunch! Next time I may add a little cayenne for kick. Nice Mexican meal side.
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Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by jenncc

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Let me start by saying I would have never bought brussels sprouts :(, but when they showed up in my CSA basket I turned to someone I could trust to handle...
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Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Walnut Viniagrette reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Steamed Brussels sprouts with a zing from a delicious vinaigrette. I tried this recipe as a break from our usual roasted brussels sprouts. These steamed...
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Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Esalen Cookbook (reviewed 9th February 2012)

These were tender inside with nice, crisp edges. A little "rustic" looking since my dough never really totally came together - I didn't want to add much...
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Apple, Fennel, Speck and Hazelnut Salad reviewed by friederike

From: My Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 9th February 2012)

A very nice salad. "Nearly Ottolenghi" is what DB thought (that's a compliment). He had this salad for lunch this week and though it's a little light for...
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Almond Praline Ice Cream / Amandelpraliné-ijs reviewed by friederike

From: Ice Cream Handbook (reviewed 9th February 2012)

Hard to rate, as we changed quite a bit of things. Most important of all, I didn't like the idea of Greek yoghurt in my ice cream, so I substituted that...
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Fagiolini al Limone / Runner Beans with Lemon reviewed by friederike

From: Heimwee naar Bella Italia (reviewed 10th February 2012)

Too sour and too salty. Admittedly, we are at least half culpable as we used half of the amount of beans and the full amount of anchovies before we realised...
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Chicken Jalfrezi reviewed by megaelim

From: Long Nights and Log Fires: Warming Comfort Food for Family and Friends (reviewed 11th February 2012)

This is really flavorful, and pretty simple to make. Once you've done all your chopping, and done a quick browning of the ingredients, you can pretty...
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Cosimo's Famous Pizza reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 11th February 2012)

The sauce for this pizza is simple and good. A drained can of San Marzano peeled tomatoes are crushed in your hands, and mixed with salt, oregano, garlic,...
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Russian Cabbage Borscht reviewed by andrew

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 11th February 2012)

This is a hearty borscht, heavier on the cabbage and potato than some variations. I have made this a few times and agree that it improves the recipe to...
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Lentil Soup with Red Squash and Fennel reviewed by kaye16

From: Verdura: Vegetables Italian Style (reviewed 11th February 2012)

An interesting soup, with lentils butternut squash, and fennel (bulb and seeds). I'm not really a fennel person, but this was a good combination. The...
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olive oil and orange cake reviewed by soupereasy

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This is a lovely, moist cake, really easy to put together. I made a light glaze by melting a bit of beer jelly that I had made. Really lovely! I don't...
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French Toast reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 12th February 2012)

The main difference in this recipe is that you lightly toast the bread in a low oven first, I think to simulate stale bread. If your bread is already stale,...
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Pasta and Green Beans with Peanut Sauce reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 12th February 2012)

Very simple pasta, exactly what the title says it will be. This is made with kids' pallets in mind, so for a more grown up peanut sauce flavour I add a...
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Chicken Pot Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 12th February 2012)

Who knew that making chicken pot pie was so easy? While my husband and I love chicken pot pie, I've always been happy with the refrigerated Mrs. Budd's....
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Cream Biscuits reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 12th February 2012)

This Northern girl had never made biscuits before. I've made lots of breads and rolls but never biscuits. From start to finish, these biscuits take only...
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Sweet Miso Salad Dressing reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 13th February 2012)

Dressing was a little thick so I at least doubled the liquid. It was also very mustardy, which I loved, but I think some people might wonder why a dressing...
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Better-Than-Tuna Salad reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 13th February 2012)

I made a half recipe that will be enough for at least 6 sandwiches. While this is an incredibly delicious sandwich filling, or a great salad if you don't...
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Balsamic Strawberries reviewed by Jayme

From: The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion (reviewed 13th February 2012)

Great sweet, sour, and spicy combo. I would love to have these on top of ice cream or cake.
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Vegannaise reviewed by Jayme

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th February 2012)

Great replacement for the store bought vegan mayo, which is really expensive. Next time I make it I will opt for the lemon juice, instead of vinegar. I...
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Buttermilk Roast Chicken reviewed by Zosia

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 13th February 2012)

This is a very quick and easy recipe: a long soak in a brine of buttermilk, salt, sugar, garlic and paprika assures you of flavourful chicken and baking...
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Chicken Tikka Masala reviewed by hirsheys

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 13th February 2012)

This recipe definitely took some time and effort, but it was quite delicious in the end. Next time, I may use cream in the sauce instead of yogurt to...
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Cauliflower Soup with Pecorino Romano and Truffle Oil reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th February 2012)

A few years ago I had a wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil at a restaurant and really disliked it ... so I thought I just didn't like the flavor of...
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Bucatini with Bacon and Pecorino reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pasta (reviewed 14th February 2012)

Lovely bacon, red onion, and cheese sauced pasta! We could not find bucatini pasta, and so substituted linguini. We also substituted Parmesan for the...
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Cocoa Nib and Dried Cherry Granola reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Salty Sweets: Delectable Desserts and Tempting Treats with a Sublime Kiss of Salt (reviewed 14th February 2012)

Crunchy and sweet, with a definite salty edge. I selected this recipe to prepare for my DH for Valentine's day, but to my dismay, the dried cherries had...
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Tahini Shortbread Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine Annual 2011: An Entire Year of Recipes (Food & Wine Annual Cookbook) (reviewed 15th February 2012)

These had a nice nutty/sesame flavor, with a delicate sweetness and a wonderful "sandy" texture. Easy to put together and I could imagine these with many...
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Leek, Potato, and Bacon Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: Bistro Cooking (reviewed 15th February 2012)

This is a very simple soup, with pretty much all of the ingredients specified in the title. Unlike most potato soups, this one is not pureed. It goes well...
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Loosey-Goosey Garlic Mashers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets (reviewed 15th February 2012)

These were very good but loaded with butter and cream actually a bit much cream. I would let up a little next time. They were delicious with the short...
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Socca reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 15th February 2012)

These are chickpea pancakes that are neither light and fluffy like a breakfast pancake, nor thin and pliable like a crepe. They are, instead, rather dense...
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Mushroom and Swiss Sliders with Spicy Fry Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 16th February 2012)

The only reason I didn't give these a five is that 2 pounds of ground made eight almost regular sized burgers instead of slider size. These were delicious...
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Simple Spaghetti reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 17th February 2012)

This is a simple but tasty way to make pasta with few ingredients. My daughter and I did add the chili flakes and enjoyed it very much.
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Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Tumeric and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Network (reviewed 17th February 2012)

I love roasted cauliflower, but wanted something a bit different. This recipe is quick - a vegetable oil (canola), shredded fresh ginger, mustard seed,...
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Creamy Maple Sesame Dressing reviewed by Jayme

From: Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday (reviewed 17th February 2012)

Very impressed with how well the sesame flavour came out.
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Bajan Macaroni Pie with Tofu Cheddar reviewed by Jayme

From: Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion (reviewed 17th February 2012)

Made in three parts. The tofu cheddar, a cheesy roux, and the pasta, mix together and bake. The roux seemed super thick to me. Not sure if it was my mistake...
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Raspberry Lemon Muffins 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 17th February 2012)

A hair on the side of too moist, but very nice and lemony otherwise.
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Celeriac and Lentils with Hazelnut and Mint reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 18th February 2012)

This is a hearty, though homely dish that offers the classic combination of celery flavour and lentils with the added crunch of toasted hazelnuts, that's...
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Onion Quiche with Dark Beer / Abdij-uienquiche reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 18th February 2012)

Very delicious! I didn't notice that much of a difference compared to a 'normal' quiche, but it was very delicious nonetheless. I do have my doubts about...
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Gemelli with Shrimp and Green Peppercorns reviewed by kaye16

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 19th February 2012)

We liked this, a quick and easy dinner. I made a half recipe, using frozen cooked shrimp (rather than shelling raw ones) and jarred roasted red bell pepper...
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Simple Risotto reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 19th February 2012)

This is a bood basic recipe that can serve as a blank palette for whatever you want to serve with it. I like topping it with a mixture of sauteed mushrooms...
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Semolina Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 20th February 2012)

Light and crunchy with a mild flavor. My kids declared "5" at the first bite, but I felt that they were missing something - lemon zest would be a good...
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Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Basil Lemon Dressing reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: My Recipes (reviewed 20th February 2012)

This recipe made enough salad to feed an army. Luckily, with a bit of doctoring, it was also quite tasty. I substituted butter beans, since I don't care...
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Cheddar, beer and mustard pull-apart bread reviewed by Zosia

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st February 2012)

The flavour of this bread was fantastic! A lot of strongly flavoured ingredients went into it: beer (I used stout), Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce,...
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Preserved Lemons reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 21st February 2012)

As the previous reviewer mentioned, this is more of a technique for preserving lemons than a recipe. I do wish the instructions had more details....... I...
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Chicken Hash reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 21st February 2012)

A basic hash, but hash is usually good. I omit the eggs because I don't like to eat eggs with chicken. I find some bacon is a worthwhile substitute.
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Garlicky Sesame-Cured Broccoli Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 22nd February 2012)

This was a great simple side. I added a healthy squeeze of lemon juice and let it sit overnight. You have to watch the garlic/cumin closely to make sure...
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