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Marie-Helene's Apple Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Great apple flavor. As described by AJ, the batter more or less just coats the apple chunks. It becomes a lightly texture with great rum flavor. We...
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Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: The Food Network (reviewed 20th January 2013)

This was all very easy to make and tasted delicious. I'd never had bread pudding before but I still had a panettone received at Xmas that was waiting to...
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Cinnamon Buns and Sticky Buns reviewed by memetunis

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 20th January 2013)

This recipe produces a very tender, delicious cinnamon roll. Since I made them on the spur of the moment I used the skim milk I had in the fridge and...
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Stewed Dried Fruit reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 20th January 2013)

Stewed fruit, a bit old-fashioned perhaps, but still good. This recipe uses dried fruit; prunes, figs and apricots are asked. I'm sure you could use whatever...
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Simple Sesame Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (reviewed 21st January 2013)

These were good but very garlicky. Next time I think I'll ease up on the garlic a bit. Loved them at room temp and also cold from the fridge.
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Key Lime Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 21st January 2013)

I have a confession to make I messed up this cake but my family said it was still good. My plans were to make this for my friend and co-worker's birthday...
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Pork chops with tarragon and white wine reviewed by redjanet

From: The 30-minute Cook (reviewed 21st January 2013)

Simple, flavourful way of quickly cooking pork chops. I don't normally like tarragon that much, but it blended well with the white wine sauce.
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Jerk Chicken with Banana Fried Rice reviewed by alysonc

From: Dave's Dinners: A Fresh Approach to Home-Cooked Meals (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Very tasty dish. Loved the banana rice, chicken was good too, very juicy. Only thing I found odd was the marinade was VERY thick, like a paste. I would...
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Persimmon Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Easy, good flavor, and much less fat and sugar than other recipes I could find. The final product has a variable texture - soft pudding in the middle...
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Mac 'N Cheese reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Cooking for Carnivores: Over 125 Recipes So Tasty You Won't Miss the Meat (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Our whole family enjoyed this vegan version of the classic Mac 'N Cheese. The sauce uses a base of cashew cream with veggie stock and vegan cheddar cheese...
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Apple and Raisin Bread and Butter Pudding reviewed by friederike

From: Allrecipes.co.uk (reviewed 22nd January 2013)

Very nice! Next time I would skip the step cooking the apples in advance - they probably cook enough during the 45 minutes in the oven. I had too little...
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Fried Shallots and Shallot Oil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Preparing these fried shallots and shallot oil is a necessary step for preparing most of the recipes in this book. A mountain of thinly sliced shallots...
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Chickpea Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Burma: Rivers of Flavor (reviewed 24th January 2013)

A very satisfying and simple soup! I used black chickpeas freshly cooked in my pressure cooker. I under-cooked the chickpeas a bit, and then simmered...
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Whole-Wheat Raspberry Ricotta Scones reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 24th January 2013)

Very nice tender scones….not as flaky as some, but more moist than most. I decided to make a double batch to use up most of the container of ricotta...
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Orange Gin reviewed by Sovay

From: Home Made Wines, Syrups and Cordials (reviewed 24th January 2013)

I don't have the time, space or equipment for serious home wine-making; I keep this book mainly for sentimental reasons, as it belonged to my dad and is...
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Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Merengue reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 25th January 2013)

This recipe is a definite crowd pleaser. The flavors balance well and it cooks to a nice firmness. I did not need to modify, but once when I made it I...
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Cod with Tomato Confit / Kabeljauw met geconfijte tomaat reviewed by friederike

From: Amsterdam kookt (reviewed 25th January 2013)

It smelled incredibly delicious, but tasted a bit bland - until we fetched pepper and salt, which made all the difference. Just mentioning this because...
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Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 25th January 2013)

Roasting cauliflower is my favourite preparation of the vegetable and in this recipe it’s flavoured by herbs and aromatics that roast along with it....
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Layered Tortilla-Tomato Casserole/Tamal Azteca reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 26th January 2013)

Delicious Mexican-style vegetarian lasagna. Like most lasagnas, there are several components to be prepared before final assembly and baking: essential...
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Simple, perfect chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (reviewed 27th January 2013)

My son requested some homemade chili in bread bowls. I decided to try this recipe since I had all the ingredients. I made a half recipe for him, hubby...
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Gingerbread Spice Dutch Baby reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Very nice, lightly spiced baked pancake with enough flavour to stand on its own without accompaniments. I doubled the recipe (except for the butter) to...
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Double Lemon Avgolemono Soup reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Lovely, light and bright tasting soup that makes an excellent palate-awakening starter to a meal. And, it’s very quick to put together if you have the...
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Cheddar Swirl Breakfast Buns reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2013)

My husband wanted to prepare this for our Sunday breakfast, but hadn't realized that it required two risings. Perhaps the instructions need a caution...
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Parmesan Cookies / Parmesan-Plätzchen reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

These were really easy to make, and were quite delicious. I say quite, because now and then they had a slightly floury taste. I noticed that it was considerably...
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Mini Tiramisu reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 27th January 2013)

Excellent in taste, but a lot of work with a lot of complicated steps, and the recipe definitely needed some tweaking on our side. The coffee syrup was...
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Tandoori Style Roast Chicken reviewed by bleutulip

From: A Bird in the Oven and Then Some: 20 Ways to Roast the Perfect Chicken Plus 80 Delectable Recipes (reviewed 28th January 2013)

The seasonings were very tasty, although the breast pieces were just a tad bit dry. The dark meat was perfect. I'd probably take the breast pieces out...
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Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 28th January 2013)

A favourite snack from childhood, Rice Krispy Treats, kicked up a few notches by replacing regular butter with browned butter and adding sea salt. This...
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Foolproof Pan Pizza reviewed by Zosia

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 30th January 2013)

Fantastic crust: crispy bottom and edges, chewy interior and surprisingly light despite its thickness. I scaled the recipe up to fit my 12” pans –...
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Mahogany Glazed Pork reviewed by hipcook

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

It took me a while to figure this recipe out, but finally, it hit me. It's the flavor profile of orange beef, but with tender braised pork shoulder instead...
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Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw reviewed by resahebler1

From: EatingWell (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Oxtail Stew reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pressure Perfect: Two Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Deep bold flavor and very rich! I've had a hankering for oxtail ever since reading this review by @AJ12754 nearly a year ago. I was also intrigued by...
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Caramelised Endive with Serrano Ham reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 31st January 2013)

Roasting vegetables seems to improve their flavour immensely and endive is no exception, successfully reducing its inherent bitterness and bringing out...
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Shaved Rutabaga and Turnip Salad With Scallions reviewed by Zosia

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 1st February 2013)

Shaved root vegetables lightly dressed with a simple rice wine vinegar based vinaigrette make for a very tangy, crisp salad. I used only rutabaga so my...
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Health Loaf reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

Lighter than I thought it would be and with a good texture. Made just as recipe calls for and it is very good--I had some fresh out of the oven with just...
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Cowberry (or Cranberry) Compote reviewed by friederike

From: The Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

If you like your cranberry compote sweet, read no further - this recipe is probably made for you. I felt it was far too sweet. I added the juice of a whole...
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Meatballs with vodka dill cream sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 2nd February 2013)

I actually quite liked this dish! It wasn't too bland for us, though that might be due to the fact that I accidentally added 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg instead...
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The Single Vegetable Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This recipe gives you a list of veggies to choose from, some cooked some raw, to make your single vegetable salad from. I choose to make the cabbage one...
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Oil and Lemon Greek Salad Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This was a simple dressing of oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Quiet good on the cabbage I choose for my single vegetable salad from page 189. There...
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Gluten-Free Cornmeal, Fig and Orange Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

This is a gluten free muffin that works. It has good texture; it doesn't crumble; and, best of all, it tastes very good. I ended up adding a little bit...
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Spiced red beans in coconut milk reviewed by lucybuykx

From: Bean By Bean: A Cookbook: More than 200 Recipes for Fresh Beans, Dried Beans, Cool Beans, Hot Beans, Savory Beans...Even Sweet Beans! (reviewed 3rd February 2013)

Was cautious about mixing tomatoes and coconut milk but it worked well. Recipe can take a little more heat.
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Basic Spaetzle / Spätzle, Grundrezept reviewed by gingerkid

From: Culinaria Germany (reviewed 4th February 2013)

I was always intimidated by spaetzle, but it is actually very easy, hard to screw up. I also like that the ingredients are very easy to scale - 1 egg...
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One Pot Potatoes In a red lentil sauce with lime juice reviewed by greenpepper

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 4th February 2013)

Very easy, flavourful, and satisfying. I will definitely make this again.
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Parmesan-Peppercorn Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 4th February 2013)

A nice change from my usual vinaigrette. This dressing uses buttermilk, light mayonaise, and low fat sour cream (for which I subbed greek yogurt). Its...
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Smoky Red Lentil Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 4th February 2013)

This soup comes together so quickly, provided that you have a roasted sweet potato on hand. All you need to do is chop an onion and a few stalks of celery...
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Vegetable Soup With Pasta reviewed by Zosia

From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 6th February 2013)

A delicious soup chock full of fresh tasting vegetables that was ready in 30 minutes. Though it didn’t have the richness of a slowly simmered soup,...
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Mastic Ice Cream reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

This custard based ice cream has a lovely creamy texture and with only 1 tsp of mastic, a very subtle, intriguing flavour, very different from vanilla...
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Meltable Muenster reviewed by misa_v

From: Artisan Vegan Cheese (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Basic Cashew Cheese reviewed by misa_v

From: Artisan Vegan Cheese (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Rich and Creamy Alfredo Sauce reviewed by misa_v

From: Artisan Vegan Cheese (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Savory Baked Tofu reviewed by misa_v

From: Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet (reviewed 6th February 2013)

The flavour of the asian marinade was excellent but the heat was too high. I'd suggest baking it at a lower temperature like 375F.
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Fettuccine Alfredo reviewed by misa_v

From: Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Pleasing Greens Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: The 30-Minute Vegan: Over 175 Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Recipes for Everyday Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Blended smooth, gingery and full of healthy ingredients, eating this soup had me feeling very virtuous. I had a bunch of kale to use up and this was the...
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Pinto Bean and Quinoa Sloppy Joes reviewed by Leeka

From: Veg Kitchen with Nava Atlas (reviewed 6th February 2013)

Easy, basic, Sloppy Joe recipe. I like the contrast in textures between the pinto beans and quinoa. Good flavour, kid friendly, not spicy.
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Ground Lamb Kebabs reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 6th February 2013)

These stick-less kebabs were very juicy and nicely seasoned. I substituted spinach and lemon juice for the sorrel as suggested but can’t say I noticed...
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Cinnamon-Apricot Salmon reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Culinary Expressions (reviewed 6th February 2013)

A sweet and gorgeous way to bake salmon. I substituted cherry jam for the apricot. The addition of green onions, vinegar, and spices kept it from being...
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Paczki/Polish Doughnuts reviewed by Zosia

From: The Art Of Polish Cooking (reviewed 7th February 2013)

Today is Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent and the day Poles are supposed to empty their larders of goodies by making these jelly doughnuts. The...
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Winter Vegetable Crumble reviewed by friederike

From: Snowflakes and Schnapps (reviewed 7th February 2013)

As several of the book reviews on Amazon (both .com and .co.uk) mentioned the excellent Winter Vegetable Crumble, we thought we should give it a try. And...
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Banana Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 7th February 2013)

"Like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup living in a soft banana world" or so says one young man who can't get enough of this bread. Of course, Reese's are smooth,...
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Cinnamon Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: Piece of Cake: Home Baking Made Simple (reviewed 7th February 2013)

This bakes up into a pretty loaf and smells wonderful. The streusel is just a bit dry--I think a bit of soft butter added to it would make a big difference....
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Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients (reviewed 7th February 2013)

Some of my tasters would give this five stars, but I find it too close to cake to rate it a five star muffin. It is very good though, and very rich. ...
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Rice Krispies Treats with Coconut Oil reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: White Lotus Cooks (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Despite being certain that I'd bought a pound of butter, when the desire for rice krispie treats struck, we couldn't find it. So - I figured that another...
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Kale Salad with Cherries and Pecans reviewed by Zosia

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Easy to prepare, great tasting and much more substantial than a lettuce based salad. I particularly enjoyed the contrast between the crunchy pecans and...
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Guacamole reviewed by Zosia

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 8th February 2013)

Avocado mixed with essential chopped tomato-serrano salsa makes for a more interesting guacamole with the creamy avocado tempering the bite and heat of...
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Jam Drops reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Almond Macaroons reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Chocolate Caramel Slice reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Black Bean Enchiladas reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Not bad at all. I had only 6 tortillas, so made a scaled back version, but I forgot when it came to the beans (which I'd cooked during the day). One...
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Quick Red Chile Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 9th February 2013)

Pretty good stuff. I had only 3/4 cup of tomato purée (seedless, frozen last summer). Used that with a bit of water. We thought it was a *bit* on the...
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Egg Salad with Pickled Celery and Coarse Dijon reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 9th February 2013)

The egg salad is good, the pickled celery is great. I did not add sugar.
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California Love Mug reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2013)

Although this one was good I didn't enjoy it as much as the BTA mug on page 15. It was very filling though and loaded with flavors, mushrooms, spinach,...
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Peanut Butter Sandies reviewed by wester

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th February 2013)

The children (6 years old) loved helping to make these, as well as eating them. It needed longer than the maximum time given, even though the cookies...
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Lemony Mayonnaise reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 10th February 2013)

I made mine in the food processor exactly as directed, only skipping the salt, as it was to be used in a salad which was already quite salty. It came...
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French Beans and Mangetout with Hazelnut and Orange reviewed by wester

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

This was a delicious combination, and easy to make. I wasn't quite sure what to do with the rest of the orange after zesting it, but it did seem like the...
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Eggplant with Pork (肉鬆茄子, ròusōng qiézi) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Cantonese Style (reviewed 10th February 2013)

Really nice. The flavours could have been bolder; next time I'd especially add a little more bean paste and more chili, and possibly more pickles, but...
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Edamame Dumplings reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 11th February 2013)

I made these dumplings for Chinese New Year. I used frozen, shelled edamame in the filling, which came together very quickly in the food processor. In...
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Chicken in Wine Sauce reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 11th February 2013)

This dish is a winner! There are many of layers of flavor from the fresh tarragon, parsley, carrots, onions and celery which flavor the wine sauce. I...
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Quick Beef Stroganoff reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 12th February 2013)

Quick and easy! I used left over thin sliced beef we had when making cheesesteaks over the weekend since that is what I had on hand. I also added a little...
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Power Me Salad reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I was intrigued by the use of raw beets in this salad. I found the combination of grated vegetables (fennel, carrot, beet, apple) really interesting and...
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Italian Salad with Prosciutto, pine nuts, parmesan and goat cheese crostini reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 13th February 2013)

I only made the goat cheese crostini--but they were very good. Lovely idea to use the goat cheese with herbs as a crostini topping.
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White Bean Soup with Skordalia reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 13th February 2013)

This is a great soup for a cold day. It's loaded with flavor from the onion, tomato, carrot and celery. It's seasoned with olive oil. Hearty, rich and...
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Make-Ahead Spicy Cocoa Mix reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Coffee (reviewed 13th February 2013)

This made a nice cup of cocoa but I think I'd prefer it without the nutmeg and maybe a little less cinnamon. I did enjoy the addition of coffee.
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Meatballs Stroganoff reviewed by wester

From: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 13th February 2013)

Very easy, very tasty. Made some small changes: button mushrooms instead of cremini, ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs, crème fraîche instead of...
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Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 14th February 2013)

Another excellent meal from Ms. Kuan. Marinated chicken is quickly stir fried with garlic and peas (we subbed pea pods) and then finished with a delicious...
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Green Salad with pink goat cheese hearts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 15th February 2013)

If you are looking for something cute for valentines, you could do a lot worse than making these. Its simple; goat cheese is mixed with shredded beets,...
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Red Wine Chocolate Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th February 2013)

Excellent chocolate flavor, but I had a bad technical problem with the baking time. The instructions tell us that the top should look like a pool of molten...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic reviewed by friederike

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 16th February 2013)

I don't like Brussels sprouts. I really don't like Brussels sprouts, it's one of the few (if not only) vegetables I try to avoid. So imagine my face when...
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Kale Salad with Cherries and Pecans reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2013)

As Zosia suggested, I left out the radishes entirely because I didn't have them on hand. The flavors of this salad were lovely, and even better the next...
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Coq au Vin de Bourgogne reviewed by friederike

From: French Provincial Cooking (reviewed 17th February 2013)

It was fine, but not as good as my two go-to-recipes - the long one and the short(er) one. Part of the problem was that the filets had dried out while...
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Braised White Beans and Leeks reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 17th February 2013)

I can't believe I forgot to review this recipe. It is delicious! I followed the recipe as indicated up through the step of sauteeing the vegetables. Instead...
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Pasta with Broccoli and Blue Cheese reviewed by kaye16

From: Food.com (reviewed 17th February 2013)

Very good stuff. I made a halfish recipe. Used mini lasagnes instead of fettucine, and only 6 oz instead of 8 oz. Used full amount of broccoli. Probably...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by friederike

From: The Food Network (reviewed 17th February 2013)

Actually, I made a mix of this recipe and this one, partly because I was lazy, partly because we tried the other recipe yesterday and weren't entirely...
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Steamed Whole Cauliflower in Lemon-Nutmeg Besamel Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

A very beautiful presentation that would be very elegant for company. I only cooked one cauliflower, but it was very large. The sauce was thick enough...
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Skewers of Shrimp reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

We grilled these skewers and they turned out quite well. Not liking either tarragon or Ouzo, I substituted another Greek herb, oregano. I highly recommend...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 18th February 2013)

We also really liked these potatoes. I used yellow Yukon potatoes, which cooked too quickly for this recipe, if the initial water step was missed, the...
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Fennel Slaw reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 18th February 2013)

Paired with arugula, this fennel slaw makes a lovely salad. Definitely go for the Meyer lemon if it is available, as it complements the fennel very well....
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Japanese-Style Braised Pork Shoulder reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Hiroko's American Kitchen: Cooking with Japanese Flavors (reviewed 18th February 2013)

I just made the pork, not the veggies. Just served with sauce over rice. Very good--I used a butt roast, I think, not shoulder. The meat was tender and...
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Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pine Nuts, Currants and Golden Raisins/Dolmadakia reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2013)

The flavour of these little bundles of sweet and savoury rice filling, with retsina soaked fruit, pine nuts, and fresh herbs, wrapped in tangy grape leaves,...
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Little Skewers of Meat with Grilled Bread/Souvlakia reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2013)

These little skewers, served with grilled pita, were a great addition to an assortment of mezedes. I marinated the beef (sirloin tip) in the simple blend...
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Mastic-flavored coffee reviewed by wester

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 19th February 2013)

This is an interesting coffee variation, adding a touch of resin to the coffee. It reminds me a bit of the Indonesian kopi djahe, coffee with ginger. I...
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beef meatballs with horseradish sauce reviewed by wester

From: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 19th February 2013)

A robust recipe with enough heat to make your nose run, softened by sour cream.
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