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Seared Salmon with Lime Aioli and Watercress reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 15th March 2013)

It's a very simple dish, but it works very well. DH really enjoyed the combination of peppery watercress with the full flavour of salmon; I thought the...
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My Favorite Pecan Pie reviewed by kateq

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 15th March 2013)

I have made this twice now, the first time as written and the second time without the chocolate and I much prefer it without the chocolate. Again, I use...
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Buttermilk Chess Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 16th March 2013)

Despite my errors, this pie was very delicious. In honor of Pi day, I wanted a mathematical pie, and was pleased to think of Chess Pie. This is an old...
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Sesame-Crusted Roast Chicken reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 16th March 2013)

Moist chicken with a slightly exotic sesame flavor. I followed my sister's advice, and used a bigger pan (I used an oblong dutch oven). I also brushed...
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Chicken Pot Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers (reviewed 16th March 2013)

The only reason I didn't give this one five stars is that son in law said he liked my version of chicken pot pie better and hubby wouldn't even taste of...
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Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 17th March 2013)

Made on the spur of the moment in an effort to use up the last of my frozen summer blueberries, this is the kind of muffin my family likes – tender,...
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Squid Baked in a Brown Bag reviewed by Zosia

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 17th March 2013)

Tender calamari baked en papillotte with tomatoes and garlic. I served this dish as a starter at a sit-down dinner so rather than putting everything into...
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Pineapple with Lime and Chilli Syrup reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 17th March 2013)

Very nice. The syrup was really delicious on it's own, but I was less impressed by the pineapple in combination with the syrup. I'm not quite sure if the...
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Filipino Adobo (Adobo baboy) - pork and garlic reviewed by friederike

From: The Flavour Thesaurus (reviewed 17th March 2013)

It was very delicious, but it wasn't like I remembered. For a start, the sauce was very thin, and if we had reduced it to a nicer consistency, it would...
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Artichokes with melted butter reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Rachel's Irish Family Food: 120 classic recipes from my home to yours (reviewed 18th March 2013)

Artichokes with lemony butter--simple but delicious.
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Sesame Soup with Olives and Basil reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I started with half of the water as I have found her soups too thin. Otherwise I followed the recipe exactly. It cooked smoothly until I added the tahini...
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Bulgur Pilaf reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

A nice side dish when you either have bulgar to use up or want a change for rice. I have been freezing my leftover tomato paste flattened out to make it...
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Irish Soda Bread reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers (reviewed 19th March 2013)

This is a very basic, very simple recipe for Irish Soda Bread. Since the recipe states that the bread is best within the first few hours of baking, I cut...
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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Apples, Coriander, and Gin reviewed by megaelim

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 19th March 2013)

The best thing about this recipe was how easy it was to prepare. It was probably harder timing the rice to be done at the same time as this came out...
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Sweet Butternut Soup w/Thyme Creme Fraiche reviewed by aj12754

From: Tom Douglas' Seattle Kitchen (reviewed 20th March 2013)

We really liked the straightforward flavour of this simple soup, although we both would have liked a smoother texture (next time I'll add the roasted squash...
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Chickpea casserole with lemon herbs and shallots reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Baked Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 20th March 2013)

I made this bread using tapioca flour. They were very good when freshly made, but I enjoyed them even more the next day!
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Swiss Chard with Tahini, Yogurt and Buttered Pine Nuts reviewed by Zosia

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 20th March 2013)

This dish was very good but you needed to eat all of the components together to really appreciate how well they complemented each other. Rather than cooking...
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Summer Berry Fools reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 21st March 2013)

Very delicious - the addition of the rosewater really made it great. We didn't have strawberries, so we used frozen raspberries and sour cherries from...
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Eggplant Salad Country-Style reviewed by Zosia

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

Excellent flavour, especially after an overnight rest in the fridge, but far too oily for my taste. Fortunately, I was able to pour off the excess oil...
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Greek Restaurant Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 22nd March 2013)

Easy-to-make (mainly) whole wheat bread with a thin, crispy crust and an airy but chewy crumb. A small amount of white bread flour (~20%) was called for...
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Lamb with fennel and nigella reviewed by wester

From: Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 22nd March 2013)

This was simple and enjoyable. The vinegar is quite prominent in the end result. Served it with stir-fried cauliflower with cumin - a great combination. I'm...
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Spiced Nuts / Gewürzte Nüsse reviewed by friederike

From: marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. (reviewed 23rd March 2013)

Very delicious, and so easy! We made half of the recipe without salt and the other with it - the dish really needs the salt, otherwise all the spices won't...
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Aubergine Dip reviewed by friederike

From: Smart cooking met de magimix (reviewed 23rd March 2013)

Very delicious. The only issue we had is that we added the juice of only half a lime instead of the whole one required, and even that was nearly too much. To...
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Spundekäs' reviewed by friederike

From: The Good Gourmand (reviewed 23rd March 2013)

I was going to make a recipe of Spundekäs that was given to me by a friend but it was slightly vague on the amounts of some of the ingredients; so I was...
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Southeast Asian Canned Salmon & Rice Cakes with Sriracha Mayo reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 23rd March 2013)

Although I couldn't replicate the perfect cake shape shown in the photograph, these were absolutely delicious. Canned salmon, brown rice, lime juice,...
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Sticky Toffee Bananas reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 23rd March 2013)

Quite nice. I substituted golden syrup for honey, and dark rum for brandy. I also briefly considered using Grand Marnier, but as the dish already contains...
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Dilly Stew with Rosemary Dumplings reviewed by Leeka

From: Post Punk Kitchen (reviewed 23rd March 2013)

This is a simple and hearty stew featuring potatoes, carrots and navy beans seasoned with paprika, thyme, dill and pepper. I substituted green peas for...
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Boboutie reviewed by Sovay

From: Delia Smith's One is Fun! (Coronet Books) (reviewed 24th March 2013)

I have several recipes for this dish but chose Delia's because it has no raisins (which I don't like in savoury dishes). I wasn't quite sure what to expect,...
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Deviled Eggs reviewed by friederike

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 24th March 2013)

Very nice in principle, but using the amount of mayonnaise yielded a very dry mass; so dry in fact that my food processor was hardly able to mix it properly....
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 25th March 2013)

Citrus Coconut Biscotti reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 25th March 2013)

Riso e Verdure reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Diary of a Tuscan Chef (reviewed 25th March 2013)

A nice, comforting soup of fresh herbs and vegetables. Simple and comforting
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Spinach Pilaf reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Delicious pilaf with lots of spinach. However, I was unable to fit the called-for 3 lbs of spinach into my pot. I had a 2.5 lb bag, and still used only...
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Squash and Cardamom Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

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

Main dish or appetizer - you may choose. This is an unusual presentation of winter squash. It is coarsely grated (easily done with a food processor),...
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Chicken Fricassee with Meatballs reviewed by bhnyc

From: Back to Square One: Old-World Food in a New-World Kitchen (reviewed 26th March 2013)

Almond Macaroon Torte with Chocolate Frosting reviewed by lkloda

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 26th March 2013)

Orecchiette Carbonara with English Peas and Pea Shoots reviewed by eddywitten

From: Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table (reviewed 26th March 2013)

The Single Vegetable Salad reviewed by Zosia

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

Dressed with this olive oil-lemon Greek salad dressing, asparagus made a simple but delicious side dish. Since cooking instructions weren't provided...
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Beef Salad with Orange Dressing reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Everyday Asian (reviewed 27th March 2013)

A refreshing salad of grilled beef, red onion and blanched asparagus and sugar snap peas with a herby orange and ginger dressing. The dish is substantial...
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Lamb Kofte, Pitta & Greek Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 13th May 2013)

The additional coating of chopped pistachios and honey to the cooked kofte is so delicious!
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Mock Chopped Liver (Cashew, Onion, and Mushroom Pate) reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Vegan Holiday Kitchen: More than 200 Delicious, Festive Recipes for Special Occasions throughout the Year (reviewed 28th March 2013)

This recipe is delicious! So simple yet so much flavor. Although my family insists on calling it mushroom pate, not mock chopped liver. It was a welcome...
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Clear chicken soup with knaidlach reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 28th March 2013)

I only made the knaidlach from this recipe and served them with the vegetable broth recipe found in Plenty. These dumplings turned out very well. They...
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Pan-Fried Cheese with Potatoes and Fenugreek reviewed by greenpepper

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 28th March 2013)

Very yummy and satisfying. The first time it came out too spicy and salty. The second time I cut the cayenne and salt in half. I think in the future I...
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Croque Madame Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 29th March 2013)

I thought these were quite good and the cheese sauce much easier to make than expected. I did use the option of Parmesan instead of Gruyère since I had...
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Coffee Syrup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking (reviewed 30th March 2013)

This syrup, made with coffee, water, sugar, and honey, turned out so surprising. Our house generally loves all things coffee, but the addition of honey,...
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Secret Ingredient Biscuits reviewed by BethNH

From: Cook's Country (reviewed 31st March 2013)

It takes longer to preheat the oven than it does to make these biscuits. The secret ingredient is .... mayonnaise. Really. While this does not make...
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Monkey Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 31st March 2013)

Brioche dough, cinnamon streusel topping and a creamy caramel sauce come together to make this delicious treat. I made all of the components in advance...
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Basic Brioche for Doughnuts reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 31st March 2013)

Lovely egg- and butter-rich dough that was quite easy to make in a stand mixer. This recipe calls for bread flour only so the crumb, while still light...
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Dreamy Caramel Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 31st March 2013)

This is a very good, simple caramel that has a much higher proportion of whipping cream than most recipes resulting in an ultra-creamy tasting sauce. It’s...
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Meat and Cheese Bourekakia reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I used one pound of ground lamb so increased the rest of the filling ingredients correspondingly. The filling was very good, but missed the presence of...
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Vegetarian Stew reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I had a big batch of the first baby zucchini from my CSA as the basis for this recipe. Since they were so tender, I gave the potatoes ahead start cooking....
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City Bread reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

This bread worked up nicely; it rose a lot faster than the recipe suggested, but the I only use bread machine yeast and that was probably a big factor....
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Chickpea Soup with Garlic, Sage and Tarragon reviewed by Peckish Sister

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

I used a pound of chickpeas and was glad not to have made the full recipe. I did peel the chickpeas and think that I should have cooked them longer initially...
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Whipped Cream reviewed by BethNH

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 1st April 2013)

I suppose it's rather silly to review a recipe for whipped cream unless, of course, one does not know how to make it. I substituted confectioners sugar...
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Spinach Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 1st April 2013)

Nobody would mistake this for a real Greek Spinach Pie, but it was delicious none-the-less. It used eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat mozzarella,...
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Stuffed peppers with potato, feta and pesto reviewed by bunyip

From: River Cottage Veg Every Day! (River Cottage Every Day) (reviewed 1st April 2013)

I made this for lunch, but it's quite substantial and would serve as a main course if you had dessert to follow, or soup to begin. Dead easy, no technique...
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Stir-fried Noodles with Beef and Sugar Snaps reviewed by digifish_books

From: Simply Bill (reviewed 1st April 2013)

Lamb Tajine reviewed by friederike

From: Michel Roux: A Life In The Kitchen (reviewed 1st April 2013)

Quite nice, but lacked depth of flavour. I wonder if it just need s a few extra ingredients; compared to this lamb tagine, for example, I start wondering...
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"Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 1st April 2013)

This is the basic chocolate frosting recipe that comes on every tin of Hershey's cocoa. It's simple and requires no fancy ingredients. You can even make...
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Best Bran Muffins reviewed by Zosia

From: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle (reviewed 2nd April 2013)

I wouldn't say that they’re the best – they’re not as good as this version – but they are very good and get bonus points for being easy to make...
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Little Spring Onion Omelettes reviewed by Zosia

From: The Kitchen Diaries II (reviewed 2nd April 2013)

Crispy on the outside but with a soft, fluffy interior, these pancake-sized omelettes are easy to make and perfect for any meal of the day. I used a full...
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Sticky garlic potatoes reviewed by redjanet

From: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (reviewed 2nd April 2013)

This was very easy to prepare and much less fiddly than the usual roast potatoes. The garlic roasted nicely with the potatoes and were easily devoured...
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Colorful Cookies reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Food.com (reviewed 2nd April 2013)

This is a fun cookie recipe that is like a Russian teacake without nuts or powdered sugar and flavored and colored by Jello. I tried Mango, and you use...
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Fresh Noodle Salad with Avocado Dijon Dressing reviewed by Leeka

From: The Blissful Chef (reviewed 3rd April 2013)

I love zucchini noodles so I'm always looking for new ways to dress and eat them. The avocado gave this salad dressing a lovely creaminess. I may cut...
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Broccoli Rabe Crostini with Crotonese and Black Pepper-Oregano Oil reviewed by Zosia

From: Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages (reviewed 4th April 2013)

Dressing blanched broccoli rabe with a red wine vinegar-olive oil-oregano vinaigrette was a really delicious way to serve this vegetable. Adding it to...
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Chocolate Macaroons reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 4th April 2013)

My first attempt at making French macarons has met with success – sort of ;)! They had a crispy outer shell, a chewy interior and were filled with a...
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One-Bowl Mocha Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 5th April 2013)

These are quite sweet and buttery, so a small square goes a long way to satisfy a sweet tooth. At first I wasn’t sure about this recipe, but the flavor...
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Chicken tossed in black pepper reviewed by wester

From: Indian (What's Cooking) (reviewed 5th April 2013)

Very simple, quite subtle. I liked it. I'm not sure adding the spices to the chicken before cooking is the best way. They didn't stick to the chicken...
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Spicy Sautéed Spinach reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th April 2013)

This was a nicely flavoured side dish that was very quick to make. I had 454g of spinach and thinking that this was half the recipe requirement, I halved...
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Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 5th April 2013)

Mint,cilantro/coriander and lemon juice added to yogurt made a brightly flavoured sauce that was successful at tempering the heat of the chicken tikka...
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Pistachio and Rosewater Meringues reviewed by Zosia

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 5th April 2013)

Crispy on the outside with a soft, marshmallowy interior, and subtly flavoured with rosewater and pistachios, these sweet treats were perfect served with...
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Spicy Pork Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home 1996 Annual Recipes (reviewed 6th April 2013)

This was a great chili recipe that even hubby who isn't a big chili lover enjoyed. I served it with cornbread but son ate it with cheese and crackers....
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Cherry Upside-Down Gingerbread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 6th April 2013)

Preparation is like for an upside-down cake, with brown sugar, butter, cherries and nuts on the bottom of the pan, with a cake baked on top. However,...
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Buttered Prawns with Tomato, Olives and Arak reviewed by kaye16

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 6th April 2013)

I made this as a main for two, rather than as starter for four. Easy to make, a bit of prep and very fast cooking. Would be easy to make for company, having...
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Chow Mein reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Complete Chinese Cookbook (reviewed 7th April 2013)

Quick, no-fuss chow mein recipe. i used shredded snap peas instead of snow peas, and chopped fresh garlic leaves instead of scallions and I also added...
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Smoky Deviled Eggs with Crisped Jamon and Smashed Marconas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 7th April 2013)

Excellent deviled eggs! These are not spicy, but they have an excellent flavor. This starts out like a regular deviled egg -- mayo and mustard -- but...
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Roasted Asparagus reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Cooking Dinner: Simple Italian Family Recipes Everyone Can Make (reviewed 7th April 2013)

Simple, fast, and good, although I think 1/4 cup olive oil is a little more than necessary.
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Cinnamon Maple Oat Biscotti reviewed by lkloda

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

Grapefruit Olive Oil Pound Cake reviewed by kfranzetta

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

Delicious!
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Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 8th April 2013)

This is a very simple cauliflower soup recipe that comes together really quickly. I plan to serve it over brown rice and tofu croutons along with the suggested...
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Eastern European Vegetable Stew reviewed by denise

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 8th April 2013)

If you like beet borscht, this is something similar, but a nice change of pace.
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Luscious Lemon Tahini Dressing reviewed by denise

From: Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras (reviewed 8th April 2013)

Yummy dressing. Very thick - I kept adding water until the consistency was right.
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Seared Scallops with Bacon, Cabbage, and Apple reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 8th April 2013)

Seemed like a strange combination, but not when you think about it. Pork, apples, cabbage, all classic go-togethers. Adding the scallops on top? Why not?...
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Casserole-Roasted Tarragon Chicken reviewed by denise

From: 365 Ways to Cook Chicken (reviewed 8th April 2013)

Nice flavor. If you like tarragon, you'll like this.
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Herb and Garlic Broth reviewed by denise

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 8th April 2013)

Yummy - great cure for the cold! Nice with noodles. Also a good stock for potato soup.
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Potato Gratin reviewed by denise

From: The Best Recipe (reviewed 8th April 2013)

Great scalloped potatoes - fast and relatively easy. No messing with white sauce.
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Anda Kari (Egg Curry) reviewed by denise

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2013)

This is a really nice ecomical curry. Instead of using hard boiled eggs, I make a thick 6-egg omelette and cut it into slices (maybe 1/2" x 1/2" x 2")....
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Kashmiri Kofta Kari (Curried Meatballs, Kashmiri Style) reviewed by denise

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2013)

Nice and simple, and who doesn't love meatballs. Change of pace from Swedish Meatballs at your next potluck
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Keema Mattar (Minced Meat with Fresh Peas) reviewed by denise

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2013)

Delicious and a kid-pleaser. Nice week night curry.
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Gobi Foogath (Spicy Fried Cabbage) reviewed by denise

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2013)

Yum!
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Mattar Panir reviewed by denise

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2013)

Good recipe. Traditionally the cheese is fried (this recipe is no exception), but I prefer to add the cubes of panir cheese close to the end, without frying....
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Baigan Dahi (Eggplant with Yogurt) reviewed by denise

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2013)

I have made this a few times. Last time I blanched cubed eggplant instead of grilling whole eggplants (I think this was a technique from Yamuna Devi),...
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Sev or Murukku (Deep-fried Lentil Savoury) reviewed by denise

From: The Complete Asian Cookbook (reviewed 9th April 2013)

Yes, you can buy bags of this already made, but sometimes you just want to make it yourself. For a special occasion, of course. I brought this and fried...
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Oven Fried Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon/Patates Lemonata reviewed by Zosia

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

With a moist interior and crispy exterior, these were quite delicious especially with the added brightness of lemon juice, but I did make adjustments to...
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Scotch Broth reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 10th April 2013)

Excellent flavor, and a perfect vegetable/barley/liquid ratio. This recipe calls for lamb shanks, and I used one huge shank. It was browned, then simmered...
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Poached Pears in Scented Honey Syrup reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 10th April 2013)

Very delicious, but don't think you can get away with pears that aren't really ripe. You can't. Also, we served this with the Spiced Orange Granita from...
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Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats reviewed by BethNH

From: Perfect One-Dish Dinners: All You Need for Easy Get-Togethers (reviewed 11th April 2013)

Looking for a light weight treat to mail to my son in college, I stumbled across this recipe. They're made chocolatey with the addition of both cocoa...
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Chicken tikka reviewed by wester

From: Indian (What's Cooking) (reviewed 11th April 2013)

Easy and tasty. It did not look as red as the photo though, even with food coloring.
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