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Roasted Chicken Legs with Smoked Paprika, Blood Orange, and Ginger reviewed by megaelimFrom: Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make (reviewed 22nd February 2012)Really excellent flavor, and so easy to make since you can make it the night before. The chicken was really moist.
I left out the jalapeno seeds, and... | |
Chocolate Fudgy Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by JaymeFrom: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 22nd February 2012)Exactly what the title says. Super tasty. | |
Cowboy Cookies reviewed by JaymeFrom: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 22nd February 2012)These have a little bit of everything in them. Great hearty snacks. | |
Banana Everything Cookies reviewed by JaymeFrom: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 22nd February 2012)Chewy, banana, chocolate and nut filled cookies. | |
Zuni Roast Chicken reviewed by jennccFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd February 2012)This recipe makes for a moist, tender, juicy chicken. I did have a little trouble with the flipping of the chicken - it did stick even though it was thoroughly... | |
Peanut Butter Blondies reviewed by BethNHFrom: America's Test Kitchen (reviewed 22nd February 2012)Needing to bake something for a middle school potluck dessert using only ingredients in my pantry proved difficult. Thankfully, I had all the ingredients... | |
Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 23rd February 2012)A nicely flavored and wonderfully aromatic soup.
I substituted my home-made oven-roasted tomatoes (minced) for the tomato paste/magic, and some home-made... | |
Rioja Beef with Chickpeas, Peppers, and Saffron reviewed by kalamansiFrom: Perfect One-Dish Dinners: All You Need for Easy Get-Togethers (reviewed 23rd February 2012)We don't eat beef very often, but I'm glad we broke our chicken streak with this stew. This was a great dish for a cold December night. It was rich and... | |
Chicken with Fennel, Preserved Lemon, and Olives reviewed by kaye16From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 23rd February 2012)Neither of us are big fennel fans, so I was suprised how much we liked this. The fennel and lemon flavors blended well. The large chunks of preserved lemon... | |
Carrot Salad with Cumin, Cinnamon, and Sweet Paprika reviewed by kaye16From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 23rd February 2012)Another nice Moroccan salad. (I seem to be collecting these for some reason.) Easy to make. Good for compamy, picnics, etc., because it could easily be... | |
Light chicken korma reviewed by redjanetFrom: BBC Good Food (reviewed 23rd February 2012)Although a slightly bit more of a faff on a weeknight than I would have preferred, this was pretty successful for a low-fat curry. The sauce was fairly... | |
Glazed Maple-Pecan Oatmeal Scones reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 23rd February 2012)I was curious to see how these compared to the Barefoot Contessa’s. I am hoping to find some oatmeal recipes that taste OK with rolled barley (mine is... | |
Chickpea Saute with Greek Yogurt reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 23rd February 2012)Chickpeas, carrots and Swiss chard come together in a very quick saute for a colourful, light, yet satisfying dish.
The diced carrots are sauteed with... | |
Turkey Parmesan reviewed by elefaiveFrom: The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less (reviewed 24th February 2012)For what it's trying to do (be a healthy knock-off of turkey parmesan), it's great! I would run the pine nuts through the food processor rather than coarsely... | |
Chocolate-Chip Bites reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2012)My 16 yr old son made these on a day he stayed home from school. The recipe claims to make 200, but small cookies (1/2 tsp). The recipe is made a bit... | |
Spagetti Puttanesca reviewed by jodedeFrom: Italian Classics (Best Recipe) (reviewed 24th February 2012)Very good and easy. I like their suggestion of mixing a bit of water with the garlic before adding it to the pan. It helped keep the garlic from over... | |
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 24th February 2012)I made this on the occasion of a vegetarian guest. All diners, vegetarian or not seemed to really enjoy it. The fresh mushroom turned completely black... | |
Baked Steel-Cut Oats with Dried Fruit, Coconut, and Spice reviewed by megaelimFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 24th February 2012)Very simple to prepare - I did cook it immediately, so can't speak to how it works after sitting overnight.
Portions are generous, and it reheats well.... | |
Blueberry Scones reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 25th February 2012)I like that the blueberries are added last and that you can use frozen blueberries without turning the entire dough blue-grey. This was a very interesting... | |
Roast Chicken Leg Quarters with Figs and Almonds reviewed by friederikeFrom: Marie Claire Fresh + Fast (reviewed 25th February 2012)It was very simple, and extremely fast to prepare (with an hour in the oven afterwards). On the chicken, you hardly tasted any of the ingredients other... | |
Kuku eggplants reviewed by westerFrom: The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors: Recipes You Should Have Gotten from Your Grandmother (reviewed 25th February 2012)This was easy to make and very tasty. Do make sure the eggplant is not just browned but done as well, as it doesn't really cook any more once it is added... | |
Jerk-Dressed Bristol Pork reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 26th February 2012)An unusual pulled pork - moist and fully flavored.
This pork cooked all day in an interesting assortment of spices and apple cider. Spices included coriander,... | |
Epic Roast Chicken Salad reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Jamie's Great Britain (reviewed 26th February 2012)A very good salad largely composed of chicken, bacon, and croutons. This is similar to this Zuni bread salad. However, I think the Zuni salad had much... | |
green pea and mint soup reviewed by havfaithFrom: Vegan Feasts: Essential Vegetarian Collection (reviewed 26th February 2012)Very good soup and super easy to make. | |
Zesty Tomato Dressing reviewed by havfaithFrom: Vegan Delights: Gourmet Vegetarian Specialties (reviewed 26th February 2012)This is a great, quick dressing. Make it the day before so the flavors blend for even better dressing. I've done this with tomato juice and more recently... | |
Tofu and Black Bean Stew reviewed by havfaithFrom: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)SO easy and yet, SO good! I served mine over a steamed potato I had in the fridge, but this would also be yummy on its own or over rice. =) | |
Hearty White Bean Soup reviewed by havfaithFrom: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)Another really good, easy soup. Great for a snowy day. | |
Creamy Pumpkin Soup reviewed by havfaithFrom: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)Another great soup for a chilly day. Also great for the holidays. | |
Creamy Avocado Pasta reviewed by JaymeFrom: Two Peas and Their Pod (reviewed 26th February 2012)Very yummy and creamy and super simple to blend up while your pasta is cooking. A nice alternative to pesto for your pasta. It would also be really adaptable.... | |
Lima Bean Stew reviewed by havfaithFrom: The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less (reviewed 26th February 2012)Another yummy new recipe for me. The barley/rice makes this a pretty hearty soup. Doesn't take much to fill you up and it's really good for you too! =) | |
Mini Corn Dog Muffins reviewed by JaymeFrom: Iowa Girl Eats (reviewed 26th February 2012)I did a veganized version of these when some drunk people snacks were needed. I used apple sage field roast sausages to replace the hotdogs. | |
Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by havfaithFrom: The McDougall Health-Supporting Cookbook: Volume One (reviewed 26th February 2012)This makes a nice chewy cookie. I sort of rolled these in balls (the dough's pretty sticky so not perfect balls) and flattened them on the cookie sheet... | |
Colorful Mashed Potatoes reviewed by havfaithFrom: The McDougall Health-Supporting Cookbook: Volume One (reviewed 26th February 2012)A good way to get a wider variety of veggies into kids without a fight. =) Adults like them too! This could be made with pretty much any vegetable or a... | |
Fruity Carrot-Bran Muffins reviewed by havfaithFrom: The New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2012)I left out the raisins and nuts since I don't like either in baked goods. I also subbed dried mango for the dried apricots called for since that's what... | |
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by havfaithFrom: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 26th February 2012)I added a couple handfuls of vegan chocolate chips. These are pretty good, though I'll sub applesauce for at least half the oil next time. A little crunchier... | |
Deluxe Cocoa Brownies reviewed by havfaithFrom: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 26th February 2012)It's hard finding a good vegan brownie recipe. Most don't turn out quite right - either too cake-y or too gooey. These are pretty good! Chewy yet firm... | |
Chicken Tagine with Prunes and Almonds in The Style of The Rif Mountains reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 27th February 2012)I purchased a tagine (thankfully, seeing as my oven is on strike), and this is the first tagine I prepared.
This recipe produced a rich sauce with a strong... | |
Potato Soup with Split Green Peas reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 27th February 2012)Humble ingredients - potatoes, (yellow) split peas, caramelized onions - come together to make a tasty and satisfying soup.
Peeled, diced potatoes were... | |
Fiery Chicken Wings with Blood Oranges reviewed by friederikeFrom: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 27th February 2012)Very delicious and really easy! With the Roast Chicken with Harissa in mind, I marinated the chicken wings in my homemade Harissa before I left for work... | |
Poached Quinces with Rose Water Syrup reviewed by friederikeFrom: Moroccan: A Culinary Journey of Discovery (Food Lovers Collection) (reviewed 27th February 2012)A very delicious, very simple, and very easy to prepare dish that even has the advantages that you can prepare it in advance and then serve warm or cold,... | |
Salade Nicoise reviewed by friederikeFrom: Marie Claire Fresh + Fast (reviewed 27th February 2012)A very delicious and satisfying lunch box dish - also well suited as a light meal on a picnic or the like. One caveat: DB thought is was quite garlicky,... | |
Quick Steamed Microwave Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 28th February 2012)Really quick, and reasonably delicious.
We already had Lyle's golden syrup, but I think Maple Syrup could fill in as an adequate substitute. You butter... | |
Meatball Tagine with Spices and Lemon (Tagine Kefta Emshmel) reviewed by westerFrom: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 28th February 2012)This was lovely. The method is very simple: poach some lamb meatballs in a broth of spices (and onion and parsley). The meatballs don't even need to be... | |
Classic Apple Pie reviewed by havfaithFrom: Mrs. Fields Cookie Book: 100 Recipes from the Kitchen of Mrs. Fields (reviewed 29th February 2012)This is the recipe I use for my apple pie filling all the time. SO good! | |
Fresh Cherry Clafoutis reviewed by soupereasyFrom: Fine Cooking (reviewed 29th February 2012)Had a bunch of Costco plums to use. Thought Clafoutis would do the job.
Really just used this recipe for ratio of egg/milk/flour.
This batter could be... | |
Blood Orange Sorbet reviewed by friederikeFrom: David Lebovitz (reviewed 29th February 2012)Very simple, very delicious. It felt slightly granular, and I wonder whether I just should have stirred it another time, or whether adding an egg white... | |
Spicy Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach reviewed by megaelimFrom: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 29th February 2012)Great soup - easy to make, with lots of down time once it's actually cooking.
I actually wouldn't have minded a bit more seasoning, this was probably the... | |
Special Everyday Persian Rice (Chelo) reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Seductions of Rice: A Cookbook (reviewed 1st March 2012)This recipe, also called chelo, is a little labour intensive but is a favourite of both daughters so gets made on occasion.
Quite a few steps are required... | |
Eggplant Tricolore (and more) reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 1st March 2012)Eggplant never looked so pretty! This is a great combination of tender, roasted eggplant and Buffalo mozzarella, topped with a tangy salsa.
The eggplants... | |
Tagliatelle with Chicken Livers reviewed by kaye16From: Antonio Carluccio Cooks Pasta (TV Cooks) (reviewed 1st March 2012)Chicken livers are not my favorite food, I must say, but DH likes them, so I try occasionally. This one is quite good. A half recipe was a quite nice dinner... | |
Kefta Tagine with Herbs, Spices, and Lemon reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 2nd March 2012)Delicious and somewhat easy.
A sauce is prepared with grated red onion, saffron water, butter, and a host of wonderful spices. After cooking it for... | |
Bread with Sesame and Anise Seeds reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 2nd March 2012)A delicious bread with subtle anise flavor. This bread is prepared in a food processor, and it comes together very quickly. It is made with flour (bread... | |
Cucumber Salad reviewed by kaye16From: Delightful Thai Cooking (reviewed 2nd March 2012)This is one of my go-to recipes when I need a small salad with a Thai-ish (or vaguely SE Asian) dinner. Usually I make a half recipe for the two of us.
-... | |
Thai Shrimp Curry reviewed by kaye16From: Cooking Know-How: Be a Better Cook with Hundreds of Easy Techniques, Step-by-Step Photos, and Ideas for Over 500 Great Meals (reviewed 2nd March 2012)It's probably stretching it a bit to call this Thai; it's more an interpretation of Thai, seen through a US lens. But not bad.
I made a half recipe for... | |
Bacony Brussels Sprouts reviewed by ZosiaFrom: French Food At Home (reviewed 3rd March 2012)Wow! Caramelized Brussels sprouts bits topped with crispy bacon - fantastic!
The vegetable is prepped while strips of bacon crisp in a pan. The author... | |
Jalpeno Cornbread Muffins reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Basic to Brilliant, Y'all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company (reviewed 3rd March 2012)These were very good. I made half a recipe for six muffins. I think I could have used the whole jalapeño though since they weren't that hot. I did decide... | |
Agedashi Tofu reviewed by JaymeFrom: Just One Cookbook (reviewed 3rd March 2012)Broth was a little overly sweet. Next time I will cut the mirin in half. Otherwise, this was super simple, quick and delicious. | |
Poached Tangerines and Oranges reviewed by aj12754From: French Culinary Institute's Salute to Healthy Cooking (reviewed 3rd March 2012)What a delightfully light and tasty dessert! I used the citrus I had on hand, ruby red grapefruit and navel oranges and it was lovely. The fruit is... | |
Oat Wheat Bread reviewed by havfaithFrom: The Bread Machine Cookbook IV: Whole Grains & Natural Sugars (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (No. 4) (reviewed 3rd March 2012)This is a little messier if made by hand rather than in a bread machine - the oats need a bit of time to absorb some of the liquid - but it's worth the... | |
Lemon Goat Cheese Cake reviewed by soupereasyFrom: The Babbo Cookbook (reviewed 3rd March 2012)This was a really lovely, light, fluffy, cake that was a bit sweet and a bit tangy.
Delightful with the fresh berries.
Not an inexpensive cake with 1 1/2lb... | |
Fish Tagine with Tomatoes, Olives, and Preserved Lemons reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 4th March 2012)Very flavorful, spicy fish dish - not cooked in a tagine - with excellent instructions.
To prepare this dish, you first make Chamoula, a marinade containing... | |
Fresh Mango Bread reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 4th March 2012)A taste of the tropics in the middle of Winter! This oil-based quick bread is chock full of juicy mango and flavoured with ginger and lime.
The loaf comes... | |
Broccoli and Potato Frittata reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 14th October 2012)This may well have been my first frittata. It seemed a good way to use up the last of that big bag of broccoli. I had all of the ingredients on hand, and... | |
Veal with Braised Pears, Roquefort and Sage / Kalbssteak mit geschmorten Birnen, Roquefort und Salbei reviewed by friederikeFrom: Essen & Trinken (reviewed 4th March 2012)Very delicious, but the title isn't correct. Instead it should be something like 'Braised Veal with Roquefort, Sage and Fried Pears'.
We didn't use veal... | |
Sourdough Starter reviewed by friederikeFrom: Bourke Street Bakery (reviewed 4th March 2012)Worked perfectly, though I did regret having to throw away so much starter every couple of days. Yet, it worked, and it didn't spoil when I forgot feeding... | |
Spicy Cauliflower reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Recipes from the Night Kitchen: A Practical Guide to Spectacular Soups, Stews, and Chilies (reviewed 5th March 2012)I love this soup and have made it many times. I categorized it as Indian because of the curry used; the cauliflower/potato base is mild enough to really... | |
Almond Milk Drink reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 6th March 2012)Mmmmmm, almond flavored milk!
In this recipe, you grind up blanched almonds with a bit of sugar and a bit of orange blossom water, add water, sieve,... | |
Therapeutic Drink to Ward Off Colds reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 6th March 2012)Surprisingly good!
13 daughter woke up congested and losing her voice. We prepared this delicious drink (10 minutes simmer - 1/4 lemon, fenugreek seeds,... | |
Hummus & Friends reviewed by TwinkleFrom: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 6th March 2012)This hummus recipe was pretty good, but not the best I've tried. I made the basic recipe on page 137 and the "Pizza Hummus" variation on page 139. I will... | |
Bean Enchiladas reviewed by TwinkleFrom: Gluten-free, Sugar-free Cooking: Over 200 Delicious Recipes to Help You Live a Healthier, Allergy-Free Life (reviewed 6th March 2012)I opted for flour tortillas and vegan cheese instead of cheddar, but these enchiladas were still delicious. They were quick and easy to make. I've made... | |
White Bean and Artichoke Salad reviewed by TwinkleFrom: Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great (reviewed 6th March 2012)This was easy to make and did not require a lot of preparation. It made a great side dish and a lunch the next day. It is better when you let the salad... | |
Pumpkin Spice Bread reviewed by TwinkleFrom: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 6th March 2012)This is a pretty good recipe for Pumpkin Spice Bread. Very moist bread. | |
Bucatini with Bell Pepper Sauce reviewed by TwinkleFrom: The Silver Spoon: Pasta (Silver Spoon Book) (reviewed 7th March 2012)Very easy and quick to make, this recipe is great for when I don't have much time to cook. Would recommend to follow the suggestion of using yellow or... | |
Chicken Smothered with Tomato Jam reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 7th March 2012)Delicious! The meat was tender, juicy and flavourful, glazed with a complex and intensely flavoured tomato sauce sweetened with honey. The sesame seed... | |
Pan-fried Veal Chops with Lemon, Sage and Mascarpone reviewed by friederikeFrom: Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes (reviewed 9th March 2012)I made this dish specifically because it seemed so similar to the Veal with Braised Pears, Roquefort and Sage I made earlier this week. To my surprise,... | |
Chicken with Apricots reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Curry Easy (reviewed 10th March 2012)Chicken pieces (on the bone) braised in a slightly spiced sauce of onions, dried apricots, cumin, cinnamon, garam masala and ginger. Easy to make and easy... | |
Poppy Seed Mandelbrot reviewed by SqueakyChuFrom: The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook: Traditional Recipes from Contemporary Kosher Kitchens (reviewed 10th March 2012)These are very easy to make and a nice variation of the typical mandelbrot. | |
Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies reviewed by gatheringsFrom: The Food52 Cookbook: 140 Winning Recipes from Exceptional Home Cooks (reviewed 10th March 2012)Very good chocolate cookie.I used special dark cocoa powder so they were very dark.These stayed nice and chewy,as the recipe states don't over bake. | |
Lamb Cutlets with Chilli and Black Olives reviewed by kaye16From: Nigella.com (reviewed 10th March 2012)Made a half recipe for the two of us. Very nice. Easy. I grilled the chops under the (gas) broiler rather than doing them in a skillet. Heated the sauce/marinade... | |
Chicken with Caribbean Stuffing reviewed by friederikeFrom: Caribbean Cooking ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 10th March 2012)Delicious, though the ingredients used didn't really have that much of an effect ont the chicken. Yet, it was very nice, and another way to serve chicken.... | |
Gently Cooked Salmon with Mashed Potatoes reviewed by kaye16From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 14th May 2013)Very good. Interesting way to cook salmon, slow, rather than medium/fast as you might ordinarily. It's quite pretty with the mound of potatoes topped with... | |
Semolina Yeast Pancakes with Honey and Butter reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 11th March 2012)These tender, airy pancakes, with their myriad pockets to hold golden honey, made a lovely Sunday breakfast.
The batter, which included water (why isn’t... | |
Double-Chocolate-Whammy Groom's Cake reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 11th March 2012)The name says it all! This is an uber chocolate-y, moist, dense cake that I made for my husband for our recent wedding anniversary to make up for the groom’s... | |
Beef Tagine with Cauliflower reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 11th March 2012)I made this delightfully savory tagine with beef stew meat. I used one head of cauliflower and did not weigh the cauliflowerets, so I made have been a... | |
Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies reviewed by havfaithFrom: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 11th March 2012)I'm a big mint fan and these weren't minty enough for me, but that's easily fixed by upping the peppermint extract. Mine turned out a little dry, but I... | |
Cream Scones reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 12th March 2012)I had extra cream on hand and these were the easiest scones that I have made in a long time. I was happy to have the currents on hand that the recipe required;... | |
Lamb, Tomato, Cinnamon and Steamed Pasta Chorba reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 12th March 2012)I had not even noticed that this was a soup until I added add the water. As someone else had mentioned in their review, the water used in the recipe is... | |
Plum and Almond Cobbler reviewed by digifish_booksFrom: Delicious (Australia) (reviewed 13th March 2012)Variation on the traditional fruit crumble with a 'pie' dough topping, baked until golden brown. Would work equally well with other stone fruit or apples,... | |
Chicken Smothered with Olives reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 13th March 2012)Delicious and Easy!
Chicken is braised in a sauce of onions, spices, and water. It is then transferred into a roasting pan and baked in a hot oven for... | |
Ginger and Carrot Stir-Fry reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th March 2012)The hardest part of this dish is cutting the carrots into matchsticks. This could have been faster, had I remembered to use my mandoline. I didn’t use... | |
Meatball Tagine with Spices and Lemon (Tagine Kefta Emshmel) reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco (reviewed 14th March 2012)I used the ground lamb option for these relatively quick and delicious meatballs in a savory sauce. However the contrast between these hard meatballs and... | |
Penne with Chicken, Caramelized Onions, and Red Peppers reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 14th March 2012)This was a full meal - lots of vegetables, whole wheat penne pasta, in a broth-based sauce. Nice flavor but it needed a bit more salt.
The recipe suggests... | |
Farmhouse Chicken and Corn Chowder reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 14th March 2012)This robust chicken chowder has a surprising number of different ingredients, but if you don’t tell, even unadventurous eaters will consume and enjoy... | |
Leek Fritters reviewed by ZosiaFrom: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 14th March 2012)These are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and filled with sweet, sautéed leeks and shallots and a blend of fresh herbs and dried spices that... | |
Fudgy Brownies reviewed by havfaithFrom: Vegan Delights: Gourmet Vegetarian Specialties (reviewed 15th March 2012)I used 1 c whole wheat pastry flour and 1/3 c white whole wheat flour (recipe calls for whole wheat and unbl white), cocoa in place of the carob powder... | |
Rigatoni Al Forno with roasted asparagus and onions reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 15th March 2012)This simple recipe was a delightful surprise. It is roasted onions and asparagus mixed with boiled rigatoni noodles, seasoned with vinegar and topped with... | |
Lobster Roll reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: The Food Network (reviewed 15th March 2012)I grew up in New England, but this was my first lobster roll. I don’t like mayonnaise, and so was happily surprised that the main binding ingredient... | |
Warqa reviewed by ZosiaFrom: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 16th March 2012)After making couscous from this book using the Moroccan method, I thought I had found the one recipe I would never make again....until this one : ). But... | |
Super-Lemony Kidney Beans reviewed by megaelimFrom: The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living (reviewed 16th March 2012)Really great flavor - the quick preserved lemons give it a nice zing. | |
White Bean Gratin with Sliced Salmon and Dill reviewed by megaelimFrom: The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living (reviewed 16th March 2012)This was really good with salmon, and it's nice and light, which is not something I'd expect from a bean dish. |