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Fried Flounder reviewed by BethNH

From: Dinner: A Love Story: It all begins at the family table (reviewed 19th February 2013)

A pretty basic breaded, fried fish recipe. The fish are simply breaded - flour, eggs, bread crumbs - and shallow fried in just 3 Tablespoons of oil. A...
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Orange Polenta Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 20th February 2013)

A lovely tasting cake flavoured with orange flower water and topped with caramelized (blood) orange slices. Like many upside down cakes, this one starts...
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Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 21st February 2013)

A delicious pasta dish, but it didn't really feel like lasagna. My son declared it the best butternut squash he has ever had, but nobody was really buying...
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Red Curry reviewed by digifish_books

From: Herbie's Spices (reviewed 21st February 2013)

Pasta with Asparagus and Gremolata reviewed by Zosia

From: The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes (reviewed 21st February 2013)

Very light and fresh tasting 1-pot pasta dish. Most of the flavour comes from the parsley-garlic-lemon gremolata that’s tossed with the cooked pasta...
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Dahlia Bakery Granola reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 21st February 2013)

For me, the texture of granola is as important as the flavour so this recipe fits the bill, producing a tasty combination of super crunchy toasted oats,...
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Grilled Chicken with Harissa and Mint reviewed by kaye16

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 21st February 2013)

We liked this pretty well. I didn't follow the recipe all that closely, but Slater's recipes aren't really for following closely, I think. I used smallish...
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Best Old-Fashioned Burgers reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 21st February 2013)

Excellent instructions about grinding your own meat. My DH bought both sirloin tips and boneless short ribs, froze them first, and ground them according...
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The Greek Fried Egg reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

While this was very good it uses an insane amount of olive oil to essentially almost deep fry the egg. One egg and 1/4 cup olive oil. You don't flip the...
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"Man Bait" Apple Crisp reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

While my family loved this I though it was a bit on the sweet side for my liking but still enjoyed it. I though it better warm than completely cooled but...
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Bobby Deen's Cheeseburger Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Chew (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

While this was quiet good the low fat cheese left a little to be desired texture and melting wise on top of this casserole. If I make this again I think...
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Casserole of Schupfnudeln, Cabbage and Ham / Überbackene Schupfnudeln mit Weißkohl und Schinken reviewed by friederike

From: Aufläufe & Gratins (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

This was really, really nice comfort food. Think of coming home from a day of skiing or skating, what kind of food would you like to have? And what is...
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Garden of Eden Bread reviewed by kateq

From: food52 (reviewed 23rd February 2013)

I give this a four star rating because I love the idea of it (and the name), but I have made a number of changes to get this bread to where I wanted it....
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Spice Cake with Gianduja and Nuts / Gewürzkuchen mit Nougat und Nüssen reviewed by friederike

From: Coffee & Espresso (reviewed 23rd February 2013)

It was nice, but it could have been a lot better. For some reason, it promised a lot, but in the end there just wasn't happening anything. Where was the...
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Gooey Cinnamon Squares reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Not high-altitude friendly (explained below), but this 2-3 layer cookie truly does taste wonderful. The first layer is a bit like a thick cake batter...
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Yellow Split Pea Soup with myriad toppings reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)

This is a very basic, very simple soup. However, paired with the suggested toppings elevates it substantially. Alone, the soup would be just a "3". ...
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Brown Rice Bowl with Maple-Glazed Tempeh & Tahini-Miso Dressing reviewed by lkloda

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 24th February 2013)

Coffee-Break Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 24th February 2013)

Delicious cinnamon-scented muffins with a flavour reminiscent of cappuccino and a soft, cake-like texture. The batter is put together in typical fashion...
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Spicy Brittled Peanuts reviewed by lkloda

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

Rosemary Gruyere and Sea Salt Crisps reviewed by lkloda

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

Pickled Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)

This is a simple recipe, and it yields crisp crunchy onions with a strong sour flavor. I prepared this to go along with this pea soup. It added a wonderful...
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Black-eyed Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Shallots reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)

This is a very good salad either warm or cold. I was a little afraid of adding the mint since I'm not a big mint lover in savory dishes but the small amount...
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Sweet Zucchini Pickle reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 24th February 2013)

I thought these were very tasty. I'm not usually a big fan of sweet pickles but even though this one uses brown sugar they still weren't overly sweet....
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Fish plaki-style with zucchini and sage reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Fish cooked on top of the stove with zucchini, tomatoes, a leek and a rich avogolemono sauce. I used steelhead trout. The thickest part was not cooking,...
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Walnut Cake with Coffee Syrup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

This seems more like a torte than a cake. I toasted the walnuts and skinned them as much as possible to reduce any bitterness. The directions worked well...
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Santorini Fava Croquettes Susanna-Style (Fava Kefthedes) reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

These Croquettes are based on this split pea soup. To the cold soup, one adds shallots, mint, tomato, and other ingredients. They are mixed, formed into...
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Wilted Parsley or Cilantro Topping reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

This is a simple 3-ingredient recipe. So simple, and yet it was the perfect addition to these croquettes. I have to admit to an eye-roll when preparing...
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Sweet Potato Skordalia reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

This non-traditional take on a very traditional food was quite good…..rich and sweet with subtle garlic flavour, a little heat, and a nice zing from...
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Warm Greens reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Yet another twist on a dish of cooked greens. This time olives and a squeeze of lemon juice brighten the flavour. I used Swiss chard, adding the sliced...
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Beef and Rice Meatballs/Youvarelakia reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 25th February 2013)

My family loves meatballs so it was almost a given that I would make this recipe. And they didn’t disappoint. They were soft and moist even though I...
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Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles reviewed by BethNH

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 25th February 2013)

Snickerdoodles are hard to mess with. Joy gives these a special touch with some added vanilla beans. These are not our favorite snickerdoodles. We prefer...
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Winter Vegetable Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

It seemed odd to have that much cabbage in a soup with fresh dill on top without making borscht. I was worried that without the red wine the flavor would...
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Honey Whole Wheat Pound Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This was a very good cake. Moist and sweet. You can taste the honey. I ate a small piece while it was still warm and it was good. It's also good completely...
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Fish Tacos with Chipotle Cream reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This was very good but it could have used a bit more marinade I think or maybe just a bit more salt as the fish was a little bland tasting by itself. I...
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Clay Pot Chicken reviewed by Sovay

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 26th February 2013)

I had to make Pyrex Dish Chicken as I don't have a clay pot, but the result was delicious. The only changes I might make next time are to add a slightly...
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Colombo de Giraumon reviewed by Sovay

From: Caribbean Cooking (Cookery Library) (reviewed 26th February 2013)

This came out well - I feared that the cloves were going to be a bit overpowering but they mellowed during the cooking time. The bacon also worked better...
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Pois et Riz reviewed by Sovay

From: Caribbean Cooking (Cookery Library) (reviewed 26th February 2013)

One of several versions of Rice and Beans in this book - I went for a version from Guadaloupe to go with a curry from the French-speaking part of the Caribbean....
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Sloe Rhubarb reviewed by Sovay

From: Tender: Volume II, A cook's guide to the fruit garden (reviewed 26th February 2013)

I live close to the West Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle so there's plenty of lovely new rhubarb about at the moment, and as I have a little of the year-before-last's...
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Salmon with Chilli Ginger Sauce reviewed by Sovay

From: The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight (reviewed 26th February 2013)

I was very pleased with this though I have taken off one star as it was slightly sweeter than I like; next time I shall use fresh ginger rather than preserved...
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Greek Omelet reviewed by southerncooker

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

I agree with QS this is a pretty basic way to make an omlette. I do usually use butter instead of olive oil though. It was quiet good with the olive oil....
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Totally Un-Croque Monsieur Fingers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You (reviewed 27th February 2013)

This was a very good grilled cheese. I used the option of cheddar since that's what I had on hand. I also added the optional lean deli ham. I used a whole...
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"Creamy" Tomato Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You (reviewed 27th February 2013)

A very good version of tomato soup. I liked the addition of sage and thyme. I used the options of fresh thyme and dried sage since that is what I had on...
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Cheddar Bacon Onion Sliders reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Little Kitchen (reviewed 27th February 2013)

You could eat these as an appetizer but we had three each for our supper. They were very good. I actually forgot to put the bacon on my first one and it...
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beef meatball bourguignon reviewed by wester

From: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 27th February 2013)

Very tasty. Not sure it warrants the title "bourguignon" though, with only one cup of wine to a pound and a half of meat.
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Falafel Burger reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 27th February 2013)

This was a really delicious burger flavoured with Middle Eastern spices that wasn’t too dense or dry, though I did have to adjust the recipe a little...
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Sesame-Crusted Roast Chicken reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 28th February 2013)

I found the perfect tight fitting pan, but think it would have cooked better if it was in a looser fitting pan. I also would not mix the sesame seeds in...
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Neoclassic Vegetarian Pastitsio reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 28th February 2013)

We really enjoyed this baked pasta dish. It uses ziti that has been cooked, and layers it with the Quick Fresh Tomato Sauce and the Saltsa Besamel. Some...
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Jean Anderson's Oven-Fried Chicken reviewed by Zosia

From: Sara Moulton Cooks at Home (reviewed 28th February 2013)

Really delicious chicken dish but not one I would make often. I tried to cut back on the fat a little, preparing only (!!!) ½ cup garlic butter and discarding...
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Peanut Butter Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 28th February 2013)

I’m not that fussy about peanut butter cookies….my 1 criterion is that they taste like peanut butter and these cookies do. They’re not too sweet,...
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Avgolemono Sauce reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 1st March 2013)

This is a straight forward lemon egg sauce. I liked that whole eggs were used, instead of the egg yolks in many of these recipes. The recipe worked perfectly...
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Bacon-Wrapped Salmon reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 1st March 2013)

According to my family, bacon makes everything better, including salmon. This is a tasty and super simple preparation that involves a piece of salmon,...
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The Single Vegetable Salad reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I followed Southern Cooker's lead and also made this single vegetable salad with raw cabbage, using my mandoline to make short work of shredding the cabbage....
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Oven roasted roots frittata reviewed by bunyip

From: River Cottage Veg Every Day! (River Cottage Every Day) (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

More a suggestion for using up what's to hand than a recipe! I used kipfler potatoes, butternut squash, shallots, garlic and carrots, cooked in my Spanish...
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Espresso Kissed Browned Butter Brown Sugar Cookies reviewed by lkloda

From: Butter Me Up Brooklyn (reviewed 2nd March 2013)

Bulgur Wheat and Walnut Pilaf reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I like the Bulgar in this recipe. I have mainly previously just used it for tabouli. The white onions turned a light attractive pink color during the cooking...
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Cucumber, Feta, Mint and Dill Salad / Salade van komkommer, feta, munt en dille reviewed by friederike

From: Supersalades (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

A nice, simple salad. Be careful not to add too much lemon juice.
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Lion's head meatballs with napa cabbage reviewed by wester

From: I Love Meatballs! (reviewed 3rd March 2013)

I liked these a lot. The flavor is subtly Chinese, and they are easy to make, and quite cheap too.
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Pickled Red Onions reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 4th March 2013)

I used our local large yellow onions and substituted 3/4 of a cup of apple cider vinegar for the red wine vinegar. I cut the onions by hand with no tears....
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Winter Cabbage Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Grown in Britain Cookbook (reviewed 4th March 2013)

Quite a nice salad. It's nice in flavour and looks very beautiful with the purple colour from the cabbage. The only problem is that even though I had chopped...
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Black-eyed Pea Salad with Tomatoes and Shallots reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2013)

My DH prepared this dish, and we really liked it. It makes for a great lunch. The black eyed peas cook quickly, even at our altitude. Just 20 minutes...
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Chicken Kapama reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2013)

My DH prepared this lovely chicken dish. We used 4 lbs of hind quarters, and it was definitely enough for 6 - and probably 8 - people. This dish simmers...
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Chickpea Soup with Garlic, Sage and Tarragon reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 5th March 2013)

Okay--so I didn't peel the chickpeas...otherwise, I did as I was told. sort of. So far in cooking form this book, with every recipe containing olive...
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Oven Baked Spring Rolls with Mango-Ginger Dipping Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 5th March 2013)

Finally, a baked spring roll recipe that works: the filling is moist, flavourful and fresh tasting and the pastry, crisp. The dipping sauce is another...
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greek chicken salad with pita croutons reviewed by leene101

From: Healthy in a Hurry: Simple, Wholesome Recipes for Every Meal of the Day (reviewed 5th March 2013)

cut the amount in half. Used white pita bread with pam and sprinkle of paprika. Bread inflated in oven.Used the orange-carrot dressing from another book....
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Country Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

My songs worked well on my warm stove. The dough also worked well according to the directions and I was delighted with the amount of whole wheat flour....
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Fried cauliflower reviewed by wester

From: Indian (What's Cooking) (reviewed 6th March 2013)

Maybe a bit too much fenugreek - the dish was fragrant, but slightly bitter. Apart from that, simple and good.
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Keema-kerrie reviewed by wester

From: Oosterse gerechten (reviewed 6th March 2013)

Recipe in Dutch. Extremely simple, quite good.
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Nigella's "The Rainbow Room's Peanut and Carrot Salad" reviewed by friederike

From: The Flavour Thesaurus (reviewed 7th March 2013)

A very good salad. DH isn't usually a fan of carrot salads, as he thinks they are prone to dry out. My guess is that in contrast to other salads, it's...
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Porridge reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: A Girl and Her Pig: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 8th March 2013)

A modest twist on oatmeal, this recipe combines old-fashioned oats and steel cut. The cook is instructed to cook in a mix of whole milk and water. There...
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Saltsa Besamel reviewed by kateq

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 8th March 2013)

I think is a great quick version of bechamel. I did follow the method I learned for cream sauce which is to add cold milk to the pale roux and whisk till...
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Battered Deep-fried Fish Filet / Visfilet in beslag frituren reviewed by friederike

From: Werken met vis (reviewed 8th March 2013)

Very nice! The batter was very thin, which I enjoyed; DH mentioned he wouldn't mind if the batter had been a bit thicker. Be careful, though: the quantities...
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Potage Creme aux Oignons, Soubise reviewed by aj12754

From: Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 2 (reviewed 9th March 2013)

I make Julia's French onion soup on a fairly regular basis and love it. After having a delicious cream of onion soup at a local French bistro last week,...
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Spinach, Kiwi, Chia seed Smoothie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: joy the baker (reviewed 9th March 2013)

This review is mostly to document my experience with chia seeds in a smoothie. I'm fascinated by seeds with a lot of mucilage, such as chia and basil...
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The "Classic" Sandwich with Smoked Pork Loin reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 9th March 2013)

At first glance, this may look like a typical breakfast sandwich from a fast food restaurant, but made with this English muffin smeared with Dijon mustard...
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Salted Vanilla Chip Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques (reviewed 9th March 2013)

A few twists transform this rather basic cookie recipe into something quite extraordinary. A hefty amount of vanilla extract and brown sugar give the cookie...
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Spicy Roast Chicken reviewed by wester

From: Indian (What's Cooking) (reviewed 9th March 2013)

This was very good: moist, spicy, with a slight crunch. It did make too much topping. Half would have been plenty. I added the other half of the topping...
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Chick Pea and Sesame Spread reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 9th March 2013)

I also made a half recipe using canned chick peas. I threw all of the ingredients in my small food processor and it made up very quickly. Be careful with...
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Mackerel Teriyaki reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 9th March 2013)

This was really good. It's a pity I have so many brilliant other mackerel recipes, and this is not the best Japanese-inspired one, nor does it add much...
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Quick, Easy Scrambled Egg Salad reviewed by wester

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 10th March 2013)

I'm not quite sure this is easier or quicker than boiling the eggs and then chopping them, but I did like this. I actually think scrambled eggs have a...
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Manicotti reviewed by southerncooker

From: Favorite Brand Name Italian 3 books in 1 (reviewed 10th March 2013)

I don't think I've made manicotti at home before but this was very good. I was a bit skeptical of not cooking the noodles but it worked out well. The 2...
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Sweet Mastic "Avgolemono" Custard reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

A rich thick custard with lemon and a slight mastic flavor. This recipe calls for 8 egg yolks, and suggests that it will take 20 - 25 minutes to thicken....
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Roasted Vegetable Pasticcio with Rigatoni, Feta and Fresh Herbs reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 10th March 2013)

The use of roasted vegetables and tangy feta cheese, and the addition of capers, mint and lemon rind saves this dish from being just another cheesy pasta...
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Cod with Parma Ham and Lentils / Kabeljauw met Parmaham en Linzen reviewed by friederike

From: Werken met vis (reviewed 10th March 2013)

A bit of a mixed bag. First of all, we didn't do the lentils - I thought that we still had some, and when I found out we didn't, I wasn't able to get them...
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Lamb Stock reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I usually do not make my own stock, but you can not buy lamb stock. Make this the day before so that you can easily skim all of the congealed fat off of...
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Clove and Orange Liqueur Syrup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 11th March 2013)

This syrup is not cloyingly sweet like some of the syrups largely made with honey. It cooks for 15 minutes to thicken and reduce. I used a Spanish orange...
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Vegan French Toast with Coconut Milk and Banana reviewed by Zosia

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 11th March 2013)

Subtly flavoured with cinnamon, nutmeg and banana, no one guessed that this dish was made with coconut and soy milks and without eggs. Blending the ingredients...
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Fruit Filled Oatmeal Bars reviewed by pretzel

From: New Cook Book (Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen) (reviewed 11th March 2013)

We like these with the raisin filling.
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Vietnamese Beef Salad reviewed by friederike

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 11th March 2013)

Very delicious! Watercress is a really good idea, it's peppery taste complements the salad very well. If you can't get watercress, rocket is probably the...
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Potatoes and Chard with Green Curry Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends (reviewed 12th March 2013)

An unusual taste combination to me, but it worked very well. I had about 1.25# potatoes, but used more or less all the spices, serving two for dinner....
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French Meatballs reviewed by Sovay

From: Mince Matters (Penguin Handbooks) (reviewed 12th March 2013)

These are straightforward meatballs - the French part is a red wine and mushroom sauce made with two parts red wine to one part beef stock, which I feared...
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Spicy Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach reviewed by aj12754

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 13th March 2013)

I completely agree with the previous reviewer about pumping up the spices next time. Given the "warm" spice mix, I wondered about the omission of cumin....
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Baked Pinto Beans, Enchilada Style reviewed by pretzel

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 13th March 2013)

Made the variation with sweet potatoes. Very easy, very good weeknight dinner. Sweet potatoes need to be baked a little longer before adding beans than...
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Mushroom and Brown Rice Veggie Burgers reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 14th March 2013)

This is a fantastic veggie burger recipe. I was worried that the patties wouldn't hold together, but after baking they stayed together better than any...
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Chinese Pie (What the Rest of the World Calls Shepherd's Pie) reviewed by BethNH

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 14th March 2013)

I've never been entirely satisfied with the shepherd's pie I usually make. It seems to lack flavor and no matter how much salt and pepper I add it needs...
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Spanish Pepper and Chorizo Pie reviewed by friederike

From: Pie (reviewed 14th March 2013)

Very delicious - though its suspiciously similar to a general run of the mill pizza with salami/peperoni and peppers. The pork loin was dry and didn't...
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Roasted Carrot, Leek, and Goat Cheese Hand Pies reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 14th March 2013)

Overall, I thought these were very good: the sweetness of the vegetables was balanced by the briny olives and tangy goat cheese and all of this goodness...
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Whole Wheat Pastry Dough reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 14th March 2013)

This dough comes together easily in a food processor, is very easy to work with despite being quite soft, and bakes up beautifully brown, crispy and flaky...
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Oatcakes reviewed by lkloda

From: Orangette (reviewed 15th March 2013)

Cauliflower Steaks with Cauliflower Purée reviewed by kaye16

From: food52 (reviewed 15th March 2013)

A strange idea, and surprising good. Easy and relatively fast. The purée is strictly necessary, but is a nice touch. After removing the "steaks" from...
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Aïoli reviewed by friederike

From: The Cook's Book: Techniques and Tips from the World's Master Chefs (reviewed 15th March 2013)

A lot better than our last attempt at Aïoli. I'm not quite sure why; it's probably just a detail we overlooked, such as too cold eggs, or not whisking...
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