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Eggs Florentine reviewed by wester

From: Roast Chicken And Other Stories (reviewed 2nd May 2012)

I really liked this, and so did the kids. Infusing the milk with the spices works well. I didn't drain the spinach as well as I should have, so the end...
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Salsa Turkey Meat Loaf reviewed by Zosia

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 4th May 2012)

The addition of prepared salsa to ground turkey or chicken along with the usual binders and seasonings assures a moist and juicy meatloaf even if using...
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Colorado Bulldog reviewed by JustLaura

From: Jelly Shot Test Kitchen: Jell-ing Classic Cocktails-One Drink at a Time (reviewed 5th May 2012)

Can't really go wrong with kahlua and vodka. The Cola layer was a nice addition. But with my limited 'Jelly Shot Making Skills' my Kahlua layer was much...
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Gin & Tonic reviewed by JustLaura

From: Jelly Shot Test Kitchen: Jell-ing Classic Cocktails-One Drink at a Time (reviewed 5th May 2012)

A quick and easy Jelly Shot to make! Very strong - but isn't a Gin & Tonic supposed to be strong?
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Roasted Strawberries reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 5th May 2012)

These strawberries are very tasty and turn out a bit savory. I served them over greek yogurt but wasn't crazy about how it tasted. I think they would be...
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Poblanos, Oregano and Fresh Cheese reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 5th May 2012)

This soup is only as good as the ingredients used. It consists of 3 parts, each of which must be delicious enough to stand on its own as it isn't simmered...
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Impossible Cake/Pastel Imposible reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless (reviewed 5th May 2012)

This cake seemed to be doomed from the start when I second guessed myself about ingredient quantities (is that 9 oz buttermilk by weight or by volume?)...
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Creamed spiced spinach reviewed by wester

From: The 30-minute Cook: The Best of the World's Quick Cooking (Penguin cookery books) (reviewed 6th May 2012)

Very nice. Maybe a bit too spicy to accompany "almost anything".
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Blueberry Granola Crunch Pancakes reviewed by sturlington

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 6th May 2012)

A good pancake recipe, very thick batter with perhaps a touch too much cinnamon for my tastes. I did not serve with the granola on top as I couldn't figure...
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Grilled Zucchini and Red Onion with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 6th May 2012)

The dressing was flavorful and very easy to make. The vegetables were simply done and tasted very good. All in all, this is an easy recipe for summer grilling.
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Tinned mackerel pate with quick-pickled onions reviewed by wester

From: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes (reviewed 6th May 2012)

A perfect store-cupboard snack, quick, easy and very tasty.
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Fennel and Pink Pearl Barley Salad reviewed by snoopy

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 7th May 2012)

This came out pretty...and tasted...healthy. I liked this salad a lot, but it required a lot of chopping and was time consuming for a grain salad. I...
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Rhubarb Compote reviewed by snoopy

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 7th May 2012)

I'm new to rhubarb, so I thought I would give this recipe a try. It was very easy -- just some maple syrup and rhubarb. I was concerned that there wasn't...
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Raspberry Millet Muffins reviewed by snoopy

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 7th May 2012)

My muffins didn't come out too pretty, but they were very tasty. I used strawberries instead of raspberries; perhaps they have more water, and they shrank...
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Cheat's chicken Kiev reviewed by redjanet

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 7th May 2012)

This doesn't have the buttery deliciousness of chicken Kiev, but it does have flavour thanks to the parsley and garlic mixed in with the breadcrumbs and...
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Potato pizza with anchovies, Mascarpone and rocket reviewed by wester

From: Sophie Grigson's Feasts for a Fiver (reviewed 7th May 2012)

I used a different crust, but the topping was very good.
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BBQ Pineapple Pizza reviewed by Twinkle

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 7th May 2012)

This recipe turned out great. You'll want to give yourself extra time to make it as you need to caramelize onions and bake the tofu beforehand. The pizza...
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Chickpea Wraps reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 8th May 2012)

I made the chickpea salad part of this recipe and the result was very much like tuna salad--perfect for my vegetarian family. The salad was a bit too...
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Cauliflower, Flemish style (Bloemkool op z'n Vlaams) reviewed by wester

From: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 8th May 2012)

Very simple cauliflower with browned butter and nutmeg. Good everyday food.
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Triple Chocolate Scones reviewed by BethNH

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 8th May 2012)

My youngest son has been clamoring for scones for months now and when this recipe popped up on my Facebook page I figured it was a good one to start with. We...
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Roasted Poblano Crema with Mexican Greens reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th May 2012)

The recipe produced a lovely mild soup. One of the more memorable dishes from our recent trip to Mexico City was a Poblano Soup, and I was hoping this...
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Almond-Rhubarb Snack Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 9th May 2012)

This is a delicious almond-flavoured coffee cake studded with tart rhubarb bits with a crunchy toasted almond topping. The cake comes together easily...
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Cauliflower Coconut Curry with Noodles reviewed by Leeka

From: The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors (reviewed 9th May 2012)

This is quite a liquid-y dish, more of a soup than what I had anticipated. The coconut milk adds a lovely creaminess to the curry that I love. I almost...
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Cauliflower, fennel seeds reviewed by wester

From: RIVER CAFE COOKBOOK EASY (reviewed 28th May 2012)

Lovely. Robust flavors, subtly different from other recipes I have for cauliflower. Easy to make and forgiving of changes in the ingredients. Will definitely...
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Green Gazpacho reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 10th May 2012)

First reviewed 10 May 2012: 2 stars Also known as 'Death by Garlic'. Honestly, the first few spoonfuls were okay, but after that it just became inedible....
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Corn-Masa Crepas with Mexican Flavors reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 11th May 2012)

(first review - give a 3 rating): Crepes with a light vegetable filling, and a very small amount of cheese on top. The crepes are made from eggs, masa,...
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Old-Fashioned Deli Cheese Blintzes reviewed by Zosia

From: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 11th May 2012)

These delicate vanilla crepes filled with a creamy, tangy cheese filling are a delicious treat for a special breakfast or brunch, especially served with...
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Absolutely Magnificent Caramel Matzoh Crunch reviewed by Zosia

From: A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking (reviewed 11th May 2012)

An easy-to-make sweet that stores well and is great for gift-giving. It starts with a simple caramel of butter and brown sugar that's brought to a boil...
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Cinnamon Toast French Toast reviewed by BethNH

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 12th May 2012)

Mother's Day breakfast (a day early) made by my 14 year old son. I found this version of baked french toast better than others we've tried. The toasting...
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Beef Wellingtons reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 12th May 2012)

They were very delicious, BUT... it took ages until the puff pastry was done and golden brown - so long that the steaks had already begun to dry out....
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Sourdough Starter reviewed by havfaith

From: Alaska Sourdough (reviewed 12th May 2012)

I've made this starter with good results. Can't say the same for the other recipes in the book, but the starter works!
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Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2012)

I had a lot of success with this recipe. I used one pint of grape tomatoes and cut them in half as the recipe specified. I let them go 50 minutes, but...
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Black Bean Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2012)

This salad was simple and delicious. Definitely make the oven roasted cherry tomatoes, they add such a nice flavor and texture.
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Cold chicken with tunny-fish sauce (Pollo tonnato) reviewed by wester

From: Italian Food (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 14th May 2012)

Simple, nice. Even better when made a day before.
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Seared Duck Breast with Port and Cherries reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 15th May 2012)

Very good weeknight meal. I used 16 dried cherries rather than 8 fresh ones, and I cut the dried cherries in half before adding them to the sauce. Rather...
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Roasted Potato Pizza reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 15th May 2012)

This was a delicious Greek-themed vegetarian pizza that included artichokes, spinach, feta cheese and rosemary. I used a semolina pizza dough as my base,...
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Semolina Pizza Dough reviewed by Zosia

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 15th May 2012)

I’ve finally made a dent in my stash of semolina flour with a double batch of this dough but when it’s all gone, I’ll have to buy more just to make...
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Bánh Xèo reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 16th May 2012)

This was a delicious savoury Vietnamese pancake made with rice flour and coconut milk, stuffed with an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs, and served...
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Sautéed Fresh Garbanzo Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Prijatno! (reviewed 17th May 2012)

Who knew garbanzo beans could be had fresh in fuzzy pods? When at my local hispanic market, once I saw these, I knew I had to try them, and I forgot half...
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Cauliflower Soup reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

Goodness! This recipe is years old on Ree's blog, but it's a good thing she added it to her newest cookbook. It's a delicious soup, and the sour cream...
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Restaurant Style Salsa reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

There is no need for me to buy bottled salsa. This recipe is super easy to make and I appreciate it most when tomato growing season is over. I like being...
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Chicken Parmesan reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This is a really easy recipe for a Classic dish. It's fancy enough to serve for a dinner party, yet makes a pretty quick work night dinner. It's a recipe...
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Pizza Dough reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This is an easy pizza dough to make, and a good basic one to have on hand.
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Rib-Eye Steak with Onion-Blue Cheese Sauce reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

This is a really easy recipe to make, and a true man-pleasing dinner. I'm a carnivore, too, and I loved this recipe a lot.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cake reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 17th May 2012)

Ree is really digging back into her oldies but goodies recipe, from waaaaaaay back on her blog. This is one of her first recipes I ever made, but it's...
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Fruit Cake Crumble / Streusel für Obstkuchen reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 17th May 2012)

A very easy, simple and reliable recipe for Streuselteig (crumble), nearly identical to the one in my mother's cookbook. I tested both this recipe and...
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Shrimp a la Mexicana with Tomatoes, Serranos and Cilantro reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 17th May 2012)

Quick, easy, fresh tasting and delicious – you can’t really ask much more of a recipe than that on a busy weeknight. I used fish (halibut), one of...
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Melon Bubble Tea (Boba Tea) reviewed by Zosia

From: Food.com (reviewed 18th May 2012)

A fun and refreshing drink! I was thrilled when I discovered the tapioca pearls in an Asian grocery store – it meant I was no longer at the mercy of...
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Russian Cabbage Borscht reviewed by Zosia

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 18th May 2012)

I grew up eating variations of this soup and my favourite has always been one that’s jam-packed with vegetables. This recipe fits the bill. Previous...
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Achiote Rice Supper with Pork Carnitas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Delicious, and not too heavy. Step one is preparation of Essential Garlicy Achiote Seasoning Paste. I resorted to an old coffee grinder, as the achiote...
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Classic Vanilla Flan reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 19th May 2012)

A bit too rich, and the brandy flavor was a bit strong - but for me the recipe worked OK. I made two mistakes in preparing this dish. First, I used two...
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Horchata reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Who doesn't love horchata? A comment that @snoopy made in reference to making her own rice milk made me realize that it might be possible to prepare our...
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Bright pink fruit dip reviewed by wester

From: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Very pink, quite tasty. After making this once, my kids keep pestering me to make it again. You have been warned.
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Spinach with garlicky brown butter (Spinazie in bruine boter saus / Epinards au beurre noisette) reviewed by wester

From: Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook (reviewed 19th May 2012)

Basic and good.
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Crisp Panfried Potatoes (Home Fries) reviewed by sturlington

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

A basic recipe but a very good technique that does result in diner-style home fries. I use the variation quite often whenever I want to repurpose leftover...
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Asian Hot and Sour Slaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook (reviewed 20th May 2012)

Nice change for slaw and good with Asian dishes and other dishes as well. We had ours with the Chipotle "Pulled" Pork Sliders from Comfort Food Fix. This...
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Hummus in the Blender reviewed by snoopy

From: Fatfree Vegan Kitchen (reviewed 20th May 2012)

This isn't a fat-free recipe, but it is oil-free (I used the whole sesame seed option). I made a half batch, and I did not include the additional spices...
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lemon-roasted asparagus reviewed by snoopy

From: Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet (reviewed 21st May 2012)

I had a string of not so great reviews from this book, so I'm glad this one worked out! The lemon is sliced thin and almost melts into the asparagus as...
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Chocolate Buckwheat Cake reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 21st May 2012)

This is the best gluten-free cake I have made at home. It only requires buckwheat flour and almond meal. I made it on a Friday afternoon, and it came together...
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Pad Thai in the Raw reviewed by snoopy

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 22nd May 2012)

Yum, yum. This salad is a good way to get a bunch of different fruits and veggies (zucchini, carrot, cabbage, apple, beets, and dates (in the sauce) in...
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Italian Pork Stew reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 22nd May 2012)

With pork, tomato, wine, onions, and bell pepper, I was expecting a rather straightforward "pot roast" flavor for this stew. The addition of orange peel,...
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Almond Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Recipes for an Arabian Night: Traditional Cooking from North Africa & the Middle East (reviewed 23rd May 2012)

Surprisingly tasty - for a simple and unusual recipe. My assignment for our next cookbook club is soup, and because there is generally a lot of food at...
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Rustic Red-Sauced Eggs on Corn Tortillas/ Huevos Rústicos reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 24th May 2012)

The beauty of Rick Bayless’s essential sauces and salsas is that if you make some to keep on hand, you can throw together a delicious dish like this...
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Classic Red Tomato Rice reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th May 2012)

This was a tasty rice dish. The roasted tomato salasa (with a strong garlic flavor) gave the rice a wonderful flavor. I used a dutch oven as suggested....
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Easy Chocolate Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine (reviewed 26th May 2012)

While she was pregnant with me, my mother lived on chocolate mayonnaise cake that my grandmother baked. It was the only thing that settled her stomach. This...
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Maple Yogurt Pound Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: food52 (reviewed 26th May 2012)

A cake that tastes like pancakes with maple syrup – yum! I’ve made a few yogurt and oil-based cakes and found that unless they include a fruit puree/sauce...
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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Nachos reviewed by sturlington

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 27th May 2012)

I made these for a family fun night by special request. Overall, they were very good, although the recipe needed some tweaking. First, although the recipe...
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olivias caesar salad reviewed by leene101

From: Dishing Up Vermont: 145 Authentic Recipes from the Green Mountain State (reviewed 27th May 2012)

very easy to make save half dressing for later
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Very Blueberry reviewed by Jayme

From: Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)

Good flavour but the water needs to be cut back by at least half a cup. Love the use of whole vanilla bean in these smoothies.
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Migas reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Homesick Texan Cookbook (reviewed 28th May 2012)

I've never had Migas before, but there's a first time for everything. I'll start with the end result-- delicious! I ran in to some problems, and later...
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Corn Tortillas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th May 2012)

The flavor of a corn tortilla hot off the griddle is amazing. I used store-bought masa, and a tortilla press that was a gift from my kids for mothers...
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dijon vinaigrette reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 28th May 2012)

There are so many dressings in this cookbook, I may never buy another bottle again (which I rarely do anyway). This is a very tart dressing which I like..it...
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Spicy Plantain Pie reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 29th May 2012)

This was very straight forward to make. The pie crust scrank down during the prebaking, so I poured some of the filling into custard cups instead of over...
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Puy Lentil Galettes reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 29th May 2012)

This is a delicious lentil and spinach salad with a yogurt dressing served on a flaky disc of puff pastry. Though this wasn’t particularly labour intensive,...
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orange-glazed tofu and asparagus reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 29th May 2012)

The tofu has a nice sweet taste after marinating in mirin and cornstarch for 30 minutes. The stir fry sauce is a basic orange juice, soy sauce, toasted...
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Vegan "Chicken-Style" broth powder reviewed by Tweety

From: World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries (reviewed 29th May 2012)

I'll never buy powdered broth again. This is made with nutritional yeast, onion powder, salt (I cut back from 2.5 tablespoons to only one), sugar, garlic...
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Pasta with Fresh Herbs, Lemon and Peas reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 11th October 2012)

I love this pasta. I am giving this a four because I think there are some issues with amounts and instructions. First, there's no need to thaw the peas--dropping...
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Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 30th May 2012)

I’m in search of the perfect (or at least my favourite) carrot cake and this recipe has a lot to recommend it. It’s moist, very flavourful, not as...
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Shakshuka reviewed by friederike

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

I made this specifically because DB enjoys the Shakshuka from Smitten Kitchen, but I don't - I thought this might be a version both of us enjoyed. Unfortunately,...
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Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy (reviewed 30th May 2012)

These potatoes were very good and good for you too. Instead of loaded with butter they only had 1 tablespoon, then you use low fat milk and reduced fat...
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Salmon Nicoise Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Turn Around Program Cookbook (reviewed 30th May 2012)

We liked this one but not as good as another Nicoise Salad recipe we tried. Nice for a hot day meal since you only have to blanch the green beans and boil...
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Creme Brulée with Verbena reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 31st May 2012)

I couldn't find verbena - looked everywhere. So we substituted 1/2 tsp vanilla. This recipe made a very creamy and delicious creme brulee. They cooked...
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Risotto Milanese reviewed by lenann

From: Two Greedy Italians: Carluccio and Contaldo's Return to Italy. Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo (reviewed 31st May 2012)

This is saffron risotto; well worth making, despite the cost, as it does not take that many threads (they advocate powdered saffron, but I like seeing...
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Madhur Jaffrey's Shrimp Biryani reviewed by kaye16

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 31st May 2012)

Very good, and easy. Made a half recipe. Used frozen shrimp, some raw, some cooked. Rice had a nice texture, not dry like biryanis can sometimes be.
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Cashew Creem Tomato Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Get It Ripe: A Fresh Take on Vegan Cooking and Living (reviewed 1st June 2012)

This is exactly what I wanted to eat! A creamy, tomato soup with a touch of heat. The recipe specified soaking the cashews for 4 to 8 hours but I didn't...
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Savory Corn Cakes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS (reviewed 2nd June 2012)

These came together relatively quickly. I paired them with the black beans and mango sauce in the same book. The two dishes complemented each other very...
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Happy Crackers reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 4th June 2012)

This is a very good, simple cracker recipe. The recipe makes a very large amount of dough. I rolled out 1/3 of the dough and froze the rest for use at...
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Fattoush Salad with Za'atar reviewed by kfranzetta

From: My New Roots (reviewed 4th June 2012)

This is a perfect summer salad. The recipe makes a lot--probably 5 or 6 entree-sized portions. I followed the recipe exactly. The salad seemed pretty onion-y....
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Spicy Roast Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites reviewed by southerncooker

From: Weight Watchers Momentum Happy & Healthy Celebrations (reviewed 4th June 2012)

I would have given this a 5 but all of us agreed we liked the cauliflower fixed this way much better than the broccoli. Next time I'll just do cauliflower....
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Shrimp and Cannellini Bean Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th June 2012)

This is a really tasty, healthy, and quick main dish for a warm summer evening. Chop up some lettuce, mix up a mustardy vinaigrette with some sherry...
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Baked Spicy Chicken reviewed by sturlington

From: The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) (reviewed 5th June 2012)

Pretty good. Cooked in the time specified, the meat was juicy, the coating crispy. It lacked a little seasoning, but maybe I didn't add enough salt.
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Jubilee Chicken reviewed by sarahemmm

From: Food.com (reviewed 5th June 2012)

An interesting change from coronation chicken. The lime and ginger juice are not as strong as you might expect, so you may want to adjust quantities. To...
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Grilled Mozzarella and Spinach BLTs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 5th June 2012)

My husband requested BLTs for his birthday dinner. However, June tomatoes (in Utah) are not spectacular, and so I felt I needed a sandwich that didn't...
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Caesar Dressing reviewed by friederike

From: How To Eat In (reviewed 5th June 2012)

A very nice dressing, but pretty strong! Additionally, even though we made half the recipe for the dressing, we still have lots of dressing leftover, and...
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Mackerel with Caesar Salad reviewed by friederike

From: How To Eat In (reviewed 5th June 2012)

A very nice salad, but the dressing and the tapenade were much too strong in flavour! DB thinks that he might have added too much dressing, but that can't...
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Carrot Cake (Torta Di Carote) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy (reviewed 6th June 2012)

Tired of oil-filled cream-cheese frosted carrot cakes? Then try this one -- no added oil, and an amazing almond marzipan-like flavor. This simple cake...
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Moroccan Grilled Chicken Sandwiches reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 7th June 2012)

A nice summer meal -- needs about a 90 minute lead time to make the onion marmalade (recipe on the same page), and then it's a snap to make the spice rub...
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Mixed Beans with Many Spices and Lovage reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 24th July 2012)

Quite nice. Some of the beans we used (flat beans and sugar snaps) took quite a while to cook, and so we had to add water a few times to prevent them from...
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Tomato, feta and arugula salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 11th October 2012)

I really liked this salad. It is simple, and the flavors of arugula, tomato, and feta are an excellent combination. The dressing that is provided along...
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Banana Refrigerator Cake with Dreamy Creamy White Chocolate Frosting reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 8th June 2012)

A very moist, oil-based banana cake with a white chocolate, cream cheese frosting. What I liked about the cake: - lovely, tender crumb - both cake and...
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