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Apple Vinny reviewed by lkloda

From: The Art of Living According to Joe Beef: A Cookbook of Sorts (reviewed 26th December 2012)

String Beans with Ginger and Garlic reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 26th December 2012)

A recommended go-with for Bademiya's Justly Famous Bombay Chile-and-Cilantro Chicken. Very nice and easy. Ahead of time, you can prepare the green beans...
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Kung Pao Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 26th December 2012)

Delicious but not for the faint of heart! The recipe is very well written. The different parts of the recipe - marinade, sauce, and main ingredients...
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Kung Pao Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: Appetite for China (reviewed 27th December 2012)

Delicious but not for the faint of heart! The recipe is very well written. The different parts of the recipe - marinade, sauce, and main ingredients -...
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Lemon Ginger Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Nick Malgieri - BAKE! (reviewed 27th December 2012)

Excellent ginger cookies! I bookmarked this recipe 2 years ago based on Lemonadesandwich's review. I prepared the candied ginger myself, following this...
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A Soup of Bacon and Celeriac reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 27th December 2012)

This is a creamy, comforting soup that tastes mildly of celery with smoky bacon background notes and an additional flavour boost from grainy mustard. I...
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Malted White Hot Chocolate reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 27th December 2012)

Sweet, warm, creamy….. this actually tasted better than white chocolate! It was very quick to make, taking just a little longer than it took for the...
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Simple Rice Pilaf reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 28th December 2012)

A fine recipe for a somewhat buttery and delicate rice pilaf. A small onion is sautéed, the rice rinsed and then added to the pot (with the slightly...
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Oliebollen reviewed by friederike

From: De banketbakker (reviewed 28th December 2012)

If you've ever been in the Netherlands in November or December, you've probably noticed the stalls selling deep-fried yeast dough dumplings, also known...
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Cashew Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 28th December 2012)

Very nice cashew chicken. The recipe is well organized and includes a marinade and sauce. Once the chicken is marinating, there is time to put on a pot...
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Poached Apples with Ginger and Anise reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 29th December 2012)

I normally associate poaching and ginger with pears but thought I would give this apple variation a try. The recipe called for dessert apples. I used...
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Salmon or Tuna with Macaroni and Mushrooms reviewed by kaye16

From: The frugal fish: 300 delicious recipes for all seasons (reviewed 30th December 2012)

Very tasty. Kind of a 60s experience with pasta and canned tuna and a creamy sauce baked in the oven. Still good, though. :-) I half a recipe that says...
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Spicy Chickpeas with Potatoes reviewed by lisakelsey

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 30th December 2012)

I made the exact recipe except I used cooked lentils instead of chick peas--it turned out great but I think i should have added more salt while it was...
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Lychee and Rose Sorbet reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 30th December 2012)

A very nice sorbet! In the beginning, I was afraid that the rose water would be too dominant as my first association was marzipan, but that turned out...
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Classic Spinach Pie/Spanakopita reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 31st December 2012)

“Why trifle with a classic?” the author asks in the headnotes to this recipe and after making this pie, I would agree. This is a fresh and light tasting...
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Stollen reviewed by Zosia

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 31st December 2012)

Wow! I really liked this bread which came as quite a surprise to me as I don’t usually enjoy breads/cakes laden with dried fruits. But there was something...
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Featherpuff Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking (reviewed 31st December 2012)

A surprisingly light 100% whole wheat bread! We prepared this dough so we could make the accompanying cinnamon rolls. The dough is unusual (to me) because...
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Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book: A Guide to Whole-Grain Breadmaking (reviewed 1st January 2013)

More a variation on the featherpuff bread than a recipe, you use the very light whole wheat bread dough to roll a rectangle. No specific recipe is given...
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Blue Cheese Souffle reviewed by bleutulip

From: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (reviewed 1st January 2013)

This was very good. I used closer to 6 oz of blue cheese since I needed to use it up, and that flavor was very pronounced. It was super easy to make and...
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Hybiscus Ginger Punch reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 1st January 2013)

Ruby red, versatile (virgin and spiked versions similarly flavorful and use the same base), and a light sour-ginger flavor. Hibiscus flowers are boiled...
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Rice and Noodle Pilaf reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

This is a delicious, fluffy Arborio rice pilaf that includes fried vermicelli noodles, toasted pine nuts and artichokes and is flavoured with sweet sautéed...
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Caramel Nut Tart reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

I thought this would be a great recipe for using up small amounts of assorted nuts leftover from holiday baking. I used a combination of macadamia nuts,...
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Curry Chicken Hot Pot reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Japanese Hot Pots: Comforting One-Pot Meals (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

Love this recipe and its so much healthier than making the S & B or House curry with the cubes--only one tablespoon of oil. I used a very strong blend...
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Pork Chops with Cider, Horseradish and Dill reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

Lean pork loin chops are first browned, then finished off in a very flavorful sauce. My 14 yr old daughter selected this recipe, and I was skeptical about...
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Vanilla, Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Bacon reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

I’ve finally jumped on the candied bacon/bacon-for-dessert bandwagon, though quite reluctantly, with this recipe. The bacon strips – I used hickory...
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Zander with Potato and Glasswort Mash / Snoekbaars met aardappel-zeekraal-puree reviewed by friederike

From: Holländisch kochen: Gerichte und ihre Geschichte (reviewed 2nd January 2013)

This was really nice! We used cod instead of zander as it seemed the most comparable fish. The glasswort made an interesting addition to the potato mash,...
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Roasted butternut squash & red onion with tahini & za'atar reviewed by kcookie

From: Jerusalem (reviewed 3rd January 2013)

Simple to make. The combo of butternut squash, za'atar & tahini are really good together. -I peeled the squash before roasting it - I didn't use pine...
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Wild Rice Soup with Bacon reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 4th January 2013)

This was a very easy soup but needs a lead time of about 90 minutes since the rice has to cook an hour. I cut the amount of bacon (8 slices) in half since...
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Basic turkey stock reviewed by wester

From: Roasting-A Simple Art (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Excellent, flavorful stock. You just need the carcass of your turkey and a lot of simmering time.
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Parsley and Pancetta Salad reviewed by wester

From: Saveur Website (reviewed 4th January 2013)

A lovely robust salad. I did not find it necessary to add either salt or pepper.
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Confit Duck Leg Pozole reviewed by kaye16

From: Gourmet Magazine (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Very tasty, but very fat. I doubled the recipe for two. My husband thought it was too much; I thought the serving size was fine. I probably gave him...
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Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding reviewed by kaye16

From: Gourmet Magazine (reviewed 4th January 2013)

Very yum. Very easy. I doubled this recipe, which supposedly serves 1. We bought thought the servings were much too big. In the future, I'll make a single...
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Mark Bittman's Pizza Dough reviewed by BethNH

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 4th January 2013)

This recipe had everything I was looking for. It uses all purpose flour and makes one large pizza. I was shocked at how many recipes I had to go through...
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roasted cherry tomato salsa reviewed by leene101

From: Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales: Flavors from the griddles, pots, and street-side kitchens of Mexico (reviewed 4th January 2013)

leave out the jalapeno completely. Great without the extra heat.
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mole marinas reviewed by leene101

From: Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales: Flavors from the griddles, pots, and street-side kitchens of Mexico (reviewed 4th January 2013)

perfect just the way it is. Very easy
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Spaghetti with Eggplant and Tomato Sauce reviewed by resahebler1

From: The Eating Well Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from Eating Well, the Magazine of Food & Health (reviewed 5th January 2013)

Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Savory Way (reviewed 5th January 2013)

Moist cake-like bar cookies studded with currents and walnuts - whats not to like? This was my first experience using Hachiya Persimmons. As I've read,...
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Fall Fruit Upside Down Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Whole Foods Market (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This cake rates on all levels--it is delicious, it is easy, it is relatively healthy, it looks great. My only change is to spice it up a bit as we found...
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Chicken and olive fry-up reviewed by wester

From: The River Cottage Meat Book (reviewed 5th January 2013)

I made this with leftover turkey, and it was very tasty. I used a splash of fish sauce instead of the anchovies, and it worked out fine. The pasta or...
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Lasagna with Roasted Broccoli reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 5th January 2013)

A very good lasagna for when you want to be healthy. This isn't the gooey rich comfort food lasagna -- it's lighter, less cheesy but really quite good....
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Ratatouille Sub reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 5th January 2013)

This is a delicious, albeit labour intensive, version of roasted ratatouille which made an excellent vegan sandwich filling. I used my mandoline set at...
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Spriced Lentil, Lentil, & Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Pockets reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Wild Rice Gratin with Kale, Carmelized Onions, and Baby Swiss reviewed by lkloda

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Perfect Kettle Corn reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 6th January 2013)

My oldest son is a big fan of kettle corn but it never occurred to me to make it at home (perhaps because I'm not a fan of pop corn). This afternoon,...
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Roasted Pear and Chocolate Chunk Scone reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 6th January 2013)

Traditional Braised Daikon reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Hiroko's American Kitchen: Cooking with Japanese Flavors (reviewed 7th January 2013)

In the notes for this recipe the author says you can use the water from rinsing rice to boil the daikon in the first step to make the radish taste milder....
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Boiled Apple Cider Syrup Bourbon Cocktail reviewed by lkloda

From: Butter Me Up Brooklyn (reviewed 7th January 2013)

Stuffed Cabbage reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 7th January 2013)

This is a very good recipe for stuffed cabbage. The recipe calls for both vermicelli and basmati rice. I did not include the vermicelli and just used one...
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Eggeh with spinach (Arab omelet) reviewed by wester

From: Spices of Life: Piquant Recipes from Africa, Asia and Latin America for Western Kitchens (reviewed 7th January 2013)

Simple and tasty. The amount given, with rice and a salad served 3 people, not 4-6.
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Pancakes reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Basics (reviewed 8th January 2013)

Spruced-Up Vanilla Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Nigella.com (reviewed 8th January 2013)

Pretty darn good for an easy cake. - Used a regular bundt pan, not the fancy-schmanzy thing shown. :-) - Used the imperial measures, which still involve...
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Rice with Tomatoes and Spinach (Tomato Palak Bhat) reviewed by kateq

From: A Taste of India (reviewed 8th January 2013)

I categorized this as a "Side" but, as noted in the intro to the recipe, it's a very good little meal in itself. I changed only one thing--I used fresh...
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Sweet Peas and Shells Alfredo reviewed by alysonc

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2013)

Very easy to make - quick and tasty recipe. I think that the peas and lemon zest add a lot to the flavor. Dish would be on the bland side without those...
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Couscous with Crispy Pancetta and Butternut Squash reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 9th January 2013)

Very flavorful dish! This "skillet supper" is billed as a dinner that takes only 30 minutes. But I cannot peel and dice a winter squash and slice shallots...
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Caramel Popcorn reviewed by Zosia

From: Bouchon Bakery (reviewed 9th January 2013)

Being a newbie at candy making, though there was ample warning in the recipe, I still wasn’t prepared for the reality of how quickly things happen. The...
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Roasted Red and Golden Beetroot (Salad) reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2013)

I loved the maple-sherry vinegar dressing on the greens, a mix of arugula, parsley and tarragon (I didn’t have chervil) but found it to be a little too...
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Raclette reviewed by friederike

From: Käse & Wein (reviewed 11th January 2013)

There is little to review about Raclette as there is next to nothing to 'cook' in the classic sense. Basically, Raclette is melted Raclette cheese, either...
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Etti's Herb Salad reviewed by wester

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 11th January 2013)

I liked the taste of this; the butter is a nice touch, and it is refreshing and fragrant. I did think the tarragon was a bit overpowering (I will use...
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Ants in a Tree reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 11th January 2013)

Easy, quick and delicious….a great stir fry to make when you’re pressed for time. The recipe calls for relatively basic pantry ingredients and turns...
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Sweet Potato Puree with Tamari, Maple Syrup, and Chili reviewed by jenncc

From: A Year In My Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2013)

This makes a nice silky puree and is a wonderful alternative to mashed potatoes. It has the usual sweet and spicy flavors that I love with my sweet potatoes...
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Chipotle Buffalo Wings with Blow-Your-Mind Blue Cheese Dip reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2013)

The wings were fantastic and the blue cheese dip lived up to its name. The wings are twice-fried, which takes some time, but well worth it. My only complaint...
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Chocolate Pizzelle reviewed by BethNH

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 12th January 2013)

What's not to like? Chocolate + Pizzelles = Delicious!! This is a pretty basic pizzelle recipe to which cocoa powder has been added. They have a nice...
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Mixed Bean Salad reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)

Delicious and very fresh tasting lightly dressed salad where all of the flavours of the fresh herbs and dried spices come together to complement the beans. I...
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Macadamia and White Chocolate Brownies reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 12th January 2013)

Moist, fudgy and super rich and decadent…..a little goes a long way. This is one of those recipes that at a glance seemed reasonable in terms of ingredients...
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Chicken Soup with Dumplings reviewed by friederike

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 12th January 2013)

A really nice chicken soup! At first I thought it was just a bit too fat, but then I realized it was actually really velvety, which is due to the addition...
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Almond Cardamom Toffee Cookies reviewed by mirroredlight

From: Let Them Eat Vegan!: 200 Deliciously Satisfying Plant-Powered Recipes for the Whole Family (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Pancakes reviewed by mirroredlight

From: The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes (reviewed 13th January 2013)

A good, basic pancake recipe – I usually use spelt flour and leave out the optional tbsp of sugar, and they taste great every time.
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Dungeness Crab - Sweet Potato - Corn Fritters reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Excellent flavor but difficult to cook all the way through. This dish produced beautiful sweet and flavorful fritters. Crab, grated sweet potato, and...
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Baked Goat Cheese and Tomato Fondue reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

This was my contribution to our 2013 cookbook cooking club. Instead of fresh or canned tomatoes, I started with tomatoes I roasted last summer. The tomatoes...
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Double Trouble Chocolate Mousse Torte reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Whats not to love with a recipe like this? The recipe itself is quite fussy - a special cookie crust, two different mousse layers (one dark chocolate...
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Braised Portobello and Porcini Mushrooms with Spiced Flatbread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Big Small Plates (reviewed 13th January 2013)

A flavorful flatbread, topped with mascarpone cheese and parmesan, and topped with a delightful mushroom mixture. Again I was too full to truly appreciate....
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My mother's praised chicken reviewed by redjanet

From: Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home (reviewed 13th January 2013)

This is a really nice dish for a Sunday lunch. Warm and hearty and it smells wonderful while cooking - just like my grandmother's chicken soup! I followed...
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Kheema with fried onions and peas reviewed by kathleen440

From: An Invitation to Indian Cooking (reviewed 13th January 2013)

I really enjoyed this! I highly recommend the variation with peas - without a little bit of greenery it would seem plain. The fried onions are also a nice...
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Imperial Potatoes (Moghalai Aloo Aur Simla MIrch) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)

Quite good! What seems like an odd assortment of ingredients (potatoes, onions, bell peppers, sweet spices, raisins, and cashews) comes together in a delicious...
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Aromatic Minty Blend with Mace and Nutmeg (Rajasthani Garam Masala) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 13th January 2013)

This spicy-sweet blend is dominated by mint, which makes it a perfect match for lamb dishes. I don't think it would be out of place sprinkled on breads,...
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower, Capers, and Parm reviewed by jenncc

From: Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen (reviewed 14th May 2013)

Simple and tasty, as roasted cauliflower usually is. The capers are a nice addition.
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Fruit filled pinwheels reviewed by gatherings

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)

These are tasty,I used a prune filling instead of preserves.There's a misprint in step 5,4 and 3 instead of 3 and 2 cuts to make 12 pieces.I will drizzle...
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Veggie-Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sherry reviewed by aj12754

From: Soup of the Day (Williams-Sonoma): 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year (reviewed 14th January 2013)

This was very quick with a nice depth of flavor achieved in a relatively short cooking time. I do make one small change in technique to deepen the flavor...
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Serious Stuff Gingerbread reviewed by hipcook

From: BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (reviewed 14th January 2013)

Shirley does it again! The texture on this gingerbread cake is about as perfect as I can imagine - moist and springy, chewy without being tough. It's dead...
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Wonton soup reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Best Recipes in the World (reviewed 14th January 2013)

I followed the recipe except that instead of two cups of chives I added some shredded napa cabbage and mushrooms. It was delicious.
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Asian meatballs reviewed by wester

From: Food & Wine Magazine's 2001 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (reviewed 14th January 2013)

These were quite tasty, and the children loved them. The mixture was pretty wet, and the balls flattened during baking. Next time I will form patties...
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Cornflake-Chocolate-Chip-Marshmallow Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 14th January 2013)

I was disappointed with these, then proceeded to eat them all up! My cookies didn't look like the picture but no one seemed to care - they disappeared...
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Pretzel Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 14th January 2013)

Taste like pretzels! Do not steep your pretzels longer than the recommended time or your ice cream will be too salty. Makes delicious ice cream sandwiches...
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Cauliflower and Tuna Salad reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 14th January 2013)

This is a very tasty and substantial salad that comes together quickly. I could find light tuna packed in water, so I used light tuna packed in oil, and...
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Squash + Goat Cheese Empanadas reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Sprouted Kitchen (reviewed 14th January 2013)

These were a big hit. I used the dough recipe suggested, but I substituted Cup4Cup gluten-free flour for regular all-purpose flour. The crusts on the empanadas...
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Sesame salmon noodles reviewed by redjanet

From: Delicious Magazine (UK) (reviewed 15th January 2013)

I liked this very much as a simple, fresh-tasting midweek meal. I substituted ready for wok noodles which helped cut down the time. The noodles had a lovely...
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Roast Chicken with Basil, Scallion, Lemon Butter, and Potatoes reviewed by bleutulip

From: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 17th January 2013)

My husband prepared this for dinner, and it turned out great. The skin was perfectly crispy, and the meat was nice and moist. It's a very beautiful dish,...
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Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad reviewed by wester

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 17th January 2013)

I totally agree with the previous reviewers: The taste was really good, but the poppy seeds didn't really add much.
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Chickpea Saute with Greek Yogurt reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 17th January 2013)

A wonderful chickpea, carrot, and chard saute that comes together very quickly for an easy weeknight meal. I used swiss chard, and as another reviewer...
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Roasted Almonds with Black Pepper reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 18th January 2013)

Second difference of opinion. My husband likes these a lot, and I think they're so-so.
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Pan-Grilled Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 18th January 2013)

A very nice and easy side of zucchini. Jaffrey asks small zukes to be cut lengthwise. Bigger ones (like we get in Europe) could be cut in thick slices. She...
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Pretend soup reviewed by wester

From: Pretend Soup: And Other Real Recipes (reviewed 18th January 2013)

Review by Madelief (age 6, she typed it herself): ik vond de fruit-soep lekkerder dan heerlijk. (I thought the fruit soup was better than delicious.) We...
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Wild Rice, Mushroom, and Cheddar Tart reviewed by kaye16

From: High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 18th January 2013)

A bit plain looking, but quite a tasty tart!. I didn't use lowfat cheddar or sour cream. A bit time-consuming to assemble (nothing hard though), then...
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Butternut Squash & Coconut Curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 19th January 2013)

Wow - we really liked this one. The earthy sweetness of the squash went surprisingly well the the velvety smoothness of the coconut milk. The sprinkling...
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Double-Chocolate Loaf with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Spread reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented (reviewed 19th January 2013)

This is very easy to put together, smells wonderful as it bakes, looks great--really dark and chocolate-y looking. I made two changes: rather than buttering...
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Saucy Punjabi Potatoes (Kase Wale Aloo) reviewed by kateq

From: The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes (reviewed 19th January 2013)

Once again, I followed the recipe except for the Thai chiles--hot enough for me without them. I did add some finely chopped raw spinach. I thought the...
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A Ham and Cabbage Fry Up reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 19th January 2013)

A humble and hearty meal for a cold winter’s day and a great way to use up left over baked ham. Cabbage, onions and apples spiced with cloves and juniper...
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Chicken and corn chowdah reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Caseus Fromagerie Bistro Cookbook: Every Cheese Has a Story (reviewed 19th January 2013)

I pretty much used the recipe but didn't have goat cheese and I substituted some chicken stock for half of the milk. It was still creamy and delicious...
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Hot Coffee Creams reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Store-cupboard Suppers ("Good Food") (reviewed 19th January 2013)

It's a really quick and very delicious dessert - but only if you get the proportions right. We didn't have any marsala, so I used cognac. I also used cantuccini,...
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Gingery Compote Crunch reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Healthy Eats ("Good Food") (reviewed 19th January 2013)

I'm not really sure how to rate this. If I only look at the result, I'd tend to give it a 3-star rating because it's really plain - but it's really easy...
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