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Blueberries in Kirsch reviewed by friederike

From: Preserve: Over 100 Delicious Recipes (Cookery) (reviewed 14th September 2013)

Very delicious, though quite heavy on the alcohol. We had expected that the blueberries would soften, but they didn't, on the contrary: they actually turned...
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Torta Ebraica di Ricotta reviewed by innocentfront

From: Cooking the Roman Way (reviewed 14th September 2013)

This Italian cheesecake is a mix of ricotta and chocolate (or sour cherry jam) baked inside a delicious pie crust! It isn't too sweet, and it isn't too...
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Bourbon Peach Hand Pies reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 16th September 2013)

These peach hand pies are the perfect late summer dessert. I used a different crust recipe, but followed this filling recipe exactly. The filling was perfect...
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Grated Butternut Squash Gratin reviewed by jenncc

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 17th September 2013)

This is a super simple heart side dish. Ok. grating is a bit of a pain, but not any worse than peeling squash - that's the real battle (imo). I used...
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Sausage Fusilli, Creamy Garden Salad reviewed by digifish_books

From: Jamie's 15-Minute Meals (reviewed 18th September 2013)

Beef Cheeks with Red Wine reviewed by digifish_books

From: AWW Pressure Cooking (reviewed 18th September 2013)

Pumpkin Spice Madeleines reviewed by Zosia

From: We Love Madeleines (reviewed 18th September 2013)

Nicely spiced sponge cakes with just a hint of orange. This recipe relies on the beaten eggs for leavening so I took special care when adding the other...
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Tagine of Beef with Peas and Saffron reviewed by friederike

From: Modern Moroccan (reviewed 20th September 2013)

DH absolutely loved it; I think there are other, nicer braises. In addition, the proportions were off. The dish didn't say how much water to add exactly,...
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Gay Bilson's Parsley Salad reviewed by wester

From: Roast Chicken And Other Stories (reviewed 21st September 2013)

A pretty basic parsley salad, but it does have everything a parsley salad needs and nothing it doesn't need (although if you make it for a vegetarian,...
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Green beans and tofu in crunchy Thai peanut sauce reviewed by wester

From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts (reviewed 21st September 2013)

Simple, and a great combination of flavors and textures. I dried the tofu before cooking it, and I used quite a bit more than "a drizzle" of oil, so it...
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Dan Lepard's parsley cheese scones reviewed by bunyip

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 22nd September 2013)

More interesting than your regular cheese scone since they contain rolled oats. Not heavy, but not exactly light either on account of the oats and the...
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White Chocolate Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 22nd September 2013)

It's very delicious - but only for the first three spoonfuls or so. After that, it becomes sickening sweet. It helps a lot to serve this with a tangy sauce...
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Kahlúa Chocolate Mousse reviewed by friederike

From: Sweet Paul Magazine (reviewed 22nd September 2013)

Very nice mousse, nice flavour, nice consistency and easy to make (which isn't always a given for a mousse), so a great recipe. The only reason we decided...
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Tarragon Vinegar reviewed by friederike

From: Preserve: Over 100 Delicious Recipes (Cookery) (reviewed 22nd September 2013)

Very nice, very delicate tarragon flavouring. Unfortunately, you can still notice (though only faintly) that I used a very cheap, very sharp vinegar (and...
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Millionaire's Shortbread reviewed by Zosia

From: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (reviewed 24th September 2013)

Very good bar cookie that’s like an upscale Twix candy bar. It's easy to make, especially if you cheat and use store-bought dulce de leche, but involves...
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Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti reviewed by andiofLMF

From: Betty Crocker's Good and Easy Cookbook (Series) (reviewed 25th September 2013)

This is a great dish for a quick weeknight meal...you need to put it together the day before, (easy enough!) and let sit overnite in the fridge or freeze...
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Roast Duck with Damson Ginger Sauce reviewed by Sovay

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

Strictly speaking this is just a review of the sauce, which I had with a sauteed duck breast rather than a whole roast duck. I liked it a lot - intense...
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Mexican Filled Omelette reviewed by Sovay

From: Save with Jamie: Shop Smart, Cook Clever, Waste Less (reviewed 26th September 2013)

I wasn't at all sure about the concept of an omelette filled with coleslaw but in fact it came out fine; I think the avocado dressing is what made it so....
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Artichoke Freekeh Risotto reviewed by Zosia

From: David Lebovitz (reviewed 26th September 2013)

The flavour of this was wonderful but the consistency was nothing like that of a creamy risotto. I can’t help but wonder if the same effect could have...
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Braised Shallot Confit reviewed by friederike

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 27th September 2013)

Very delicious! I used four large onions (about 600g total), cut into rings, instead of the shallots. After the cooking time given in the recipe, they...
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Jacked-up Banana Bread reviewed by wester

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th September 2013)

Easy to make, it smelled wonderful, and the children told me it tasted great too. My cake needed almost exactly one hour baking time. The interval between...
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Corsican Bell Pepper Stew (Pebronata) reviewed by Zosia

From: The French Market Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes from My Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 29th September 2013)

Delicious stew made with end of summer peppers and tomatoes and flavoured with rosemary and juniper berries. Though the red wine is optional, I would recommend...
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Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Caraway reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 29th September 2013)

Eastern European flavours done in a very fresh and interesting way. The salad ingredients held up well to the boldly flavoured dressing with the apples...
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Orange and Szechuan Pepper Ice Cream reviewed by friederike

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 29th September 2013)

Very nice ice cream, though you really need to like Szechuan pepper. I knew it wasn't a 'real' pepper, and yet I was slightly surprised that it didn't...
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Almond and Orange Florentines reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 29th September 2013)

Quite nice, but chewy, which I didn't like (and hadn't anticipated). Other actually liked it a lot, or at least they said so (DH's aunt actually exclaimed...
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Grilled Swordfish with Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: License to Grill: Achieve Greatness At The Grill With 200 Sizzling Recipes (reviewed 2nd October 2013)

The fish (I used shark) is simply cooked, rubbed with olive oil, S&P'd, and grilled. The salady bit on the side is what makes this special. The artichoke...
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Le gâteau de Mamy (My grandmother's apple cake) reviewed by wester

From: Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 5th October 2013)

Easy, tasty and very pretty. Baking longer at a lower temperature is better - at 350F the top gets really brown while the inside is still wobbly. Baking...
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Applesauce Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Healthy to the Core! All Natural Low Sugar/No Sugar Apple Recipes for Kids (reviewed 6th October 2013)

This makes a great anytime snack and I took them to work for my snack there. One of those recipes where I usually have everything already in my pantry...
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Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 6th October 2013)

These are so easy to make since they start with a box of brownie mix. We enjoyed the addition of peanut butter and cream cheese. I will make these again...
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Cornbread Topped Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of the South (reviewed 6th October 2013)

This was great and the only thing I would change is next time I'd use my own corn bread batter instead of the boxed kind which has a little sugar and we...
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Jumbo Cheesy Italian Meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network Magazine (reviewed 6th October 2013)

These were very good but really we thought too big at a 1/2 pound each. Next time I'd make 8 meatballs instead of 4. I liked that they are cooked in oven...
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Butternut Squash & Tahini Spread reviewed by lkloda

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 7th October 2013)

Aubergine salad (Melitzanes salata) reviewed by wester

From: The Complete Meze Table (reviewed 7th October 2013)

I really like this salad. Bold flavors and a good combination of textures. Easy to make as well, but you do need to start on time to chill the salad.
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Salmon Cakes with Ginger Mayo reviewed by innocentfront

From: Everyday Paleo (reviewed 11th October 2013)

This was easy to make and had a great flavor, although next time I would add more ginger to the Ginger Mayo. The Mayo was amazing!
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Salmon with Tomato and Lime Salsa reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (reviewed 11th October 2013)

I quite liked it, DH was less enthusiast. The salsa was nice and easy to prepare, though I didn't taste any chilli (not that I really missed it, but DH...
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Pumpkin stuffed with everything good reviewed by aj12754

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 12th October 2013)

This makes for an impressive presentation, although I did place it under the broiler, with the cap off, for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to improve...
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Ligurian-Style Pasta Sauce with Raw Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, and Anchovies reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 12th October 2013)

With raw tomatoes, this is kind of like a tomato salad served on pasta. Peeling the tomatoes is a bit tedious, but what a delicious result! - The sauce...
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Grilled Aubergine and Lemon Soup reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 13th October 2013)

Very nice! We had this soup as a starter at DH's aunts place last night, and we really enjoyed it! I might not serve it as a main dish, especially not...
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Wild Rice Gratin with Kale, Carmelized Onions, and Baby Swiss reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 14th October 2013)

This is a very good casserole recipe. I used three cups of cooked wild rice and two cups of cooked long grain brown rice. To make the recipe gluten-free,...
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Baked Apple Sorbet reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 14th October 2013)

This recipe is so easy and so delicious!
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Broccoli Parmentier reviewed by kaye16

From: The French Market Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes from My Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 14th October 2013)

If you know a bit about French cooking, you'll be looking for the potatoes in this "parmentier". Not to be found. Puréed broccoli is used in place of...
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Gehaktballetjes (meatballs) reviewed by wester

From: Olive Oil : Eat Better, Live Longer (reviewed 14th October 2013)

Good peasant food, with a clear "Greek" flavor. Any combination of beef and lamb will work in this recipe. I did not use the flour.
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Parsley & Barley Salad reviewed by lkloda

From: Jerusalem: A Cookbook (reviewed 14th October 2013)

Apfelgelee reviewed by friederike

From: Marions Kochbuch (reviewed 15th October 2013)

I made a couple of Apple Jellies recently, and based them loosely on this recipe. I cooked the apples longer than 15 min (more 30-45 min), though I'm not...
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Roasted Spare Rib Chops with Pears, Onions and Melting Gorgonzola reviewed by friederike

From: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul (reviewed 15th October 2013)

Quite nice; I especially liked the pears and the onions. The first time we made this, the cheese (we found a Gorgonzola-Mascarpone mixture at our supermarket)...
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Apple-Cranberry Jam reviewed by innocentfront

From: Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round (reviewed 15th October 2013)

Sweet and just a tiny bit tart/tangy. Easy to make, sets beautifully. I think it's good on bread or on poultry.
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Pizza with Onion and Smoked Mackerel / Uienpizza met gerookte makreel reviewed by friederike

From: AllerHande (reviewed 16th October 2013)

I liked this topping a lot, but DH complained that it wasn't enough. I suspect that it was meant for a smaller pizza, so that might have been the real...
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Husos Burgonyakereg reviewed by Sovay

From: The Cuisine of Hungary (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 17th October 2013)

aka Hungarian Shepherds' Pie - or possibly Swineherd's Pie as it includes pork. Simple (basically leftover pork with sour cream and tomato paste in a...
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Emince de carottes et courgettes reviewed by Sovay

From: Cuisine Grand-mere: Traditional French Home Cooking (reviewed 17th October 2013)

I liked the flavour of this - it went well with a plain roast chicken - but wasn't too sure about the texture as grating the carrots and courgettes made...
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Rainbow Trout Baked with Chilli Cream reviewed by Sovay

From: Mexican Food Made Simple (reviewed 17th October 2013)

Title is a slight misnomer as the trout isn't baked in the cream - it's baked alone in foil (I steamed mine) and served with the sauce. Sauce is very...
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Baked Haricot Beans and Ox Kidney reviewed by Sovay

From: Spices, Salts and Aromatics in the English Kitchen ( Ancient and Modern English Cooking: Vol.1 ) (reviewed 17th October 2013)

A wonderfully economical recipe with plenty of flavour. I used my slow-cooker so took the precaution of boiling the beans until almost cooked before adding...
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Butternut Squash Soup reviewed by innocentfront

From: Everyday Paleo (reviewed 18th October 2013)

Simple, creamy, and delicious.
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Dry Rub Burgers reviewed by innocentfront

From: Everyday Paleo (reviewed 18th October 2013)

Easy and tasty way to jazz up a burger.
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Homemade Corned Beef reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Bubby's Brunch Cookbook: Recipes and Menus from New York's Favorite Comfort Food Restaurant (reviewed 18th October 2013)

This recipe convinced my husband that he actually liked corned beef. Though it takes a week to prepare, most of the time is hands off. The meat is brined...
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Baked Fish with Kumquats and Ginger reviewed by kaye16

From: Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables : A Commonsense Guide (reviewed 18th October 2013)

This has become one of my favorite recipes for whenever I find some kumquats in the market (6 for 2 servings). Shad is asked, but I typically use salmon....
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Ciabatta reviewed by Juliepie

From: Cooks illustrated (reviewed 18th October 2013)

Pasta with Cream and Pumpkin / Penne mit Sahnekürbis reviewed by friederike

From: Schnelle Gerichte (reviewed 18th October 2013)

Delicious, and very good comfort food, but you will need quite a few pots and pans: one for the onions, one for the pumpkin, one for the bread crumbs and...
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Broccoli and Kumquat Salad with Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables : A Commonsense Guide (reviewed 18th October 2013)

So, now my kumquat repertoire has been extended to two recipes! This is a really nice salad, broccoli and olives in citrusy surrounding. This would be...
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Ras el hanout chicken and spelt reviewed by bunyip

From: Eat - The Little Book of Fast Food (reviewed 19th October 2013)

I originally used pearl barley because spelt was unobtainable and I substituted some brussels sprouts for the cabbage leaves. Well, Nigel is always encouraging...
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Belgian Endive with Herbed Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon reviewed by wester

From: Greens: A Country Garden Cookbook (Country Garden Cookbooks) (reviewed 19th October 2013)

Very good. A lovely and well-balanced combination of smoky salmon, creamy yet flavorful crème fraîche, and crispy slightly bitter endives.
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Turkey and Sage Cocktail reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 20th October 2013)

Looking for the perfect fall cocktail? This might be just the ticket. Not a complicated list of ingredients (Bourbon (wild turkey 101), muddled sage...
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Apple and Pear Sauce with Ginger reviewed by Zosia

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 21st October 2013)

I was unexpectedly gifted with several kilos of Bartlett pears by my mother-in-law, whose trees clearly had a stellar year judging by the bounty I received...
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Frangipane Ripple Chocolate Pound Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: Baking for All Occasions (reviewed 21st October 2013)

This was a really delicious moist chocolate cake made with cocoa powder only that could easily stand alone. The frangipane added delicious almond flavour...
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Multi-Grain Muffins reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures (reviewed 21st October 2013)

This is a nice quick muffin recipe. It calls for a mix of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. To make these gluten-free, I used Cup4Cup gluten-free...
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Fish and Broccoli Pie reviewed by kaye16

From: Food.com (reviewed 24th October 2013)

This recipe is a bit weird. As the recipe is first presented, the "US measurements" are in grams and the ingredients ask for cornflour rather than cornstarch....
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Pollo al Ajillo / Chicken Cooked with Bay, Garlic and White Wine reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 25th October 2013)

Very delicious! The chicken meat was very tender (though DH thought it could have cooked a tiny bit longer - I guess that was because we only used chicken...
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Chicken Fried Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 25th October 2013)

Quite a good variation on the fried rice theme. I essentially made a whole recipe with only half the meat. Can't quite think that you could serve four...
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Fish Tagine with Potatoes, Tomatoes and Olives reviewed by friederike

From: The Moro Cookbook (reviewed 26th October 2013)

Very delicious! It's probably very similar to Tagine of Monkfish, Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Olives; we definitely had the same problem with the sauce...
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Winter Wild Rice Casserole reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods (reviewed 27th October 2013)

This is a nice wild rice casserole with an Italian twist. I liked the combination of flavors and textures from the wild rice, brown rice, swiss chard,...
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Cheddar Cheese Crackers reviewed by SundayCooking

From: The Cracker Book: Artisanal Crackers for Every Occasion (reviewed 27th October 2013)

As is, the recipe's a 3, tweaked a bit it's a 4 and has potential to be a 5. It you like your crackers to be a non-competing carrier for more flavourful...
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Spiced Chickpeas & Fresh Vegetable Salad reviewed by aj12754

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

Soupereasy and I really enjoyed this salad. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, diced red pepper, and radishes, with spiced chickpeas (which can be spiced ahead...
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Panfried Mackerel with Golden Beet & Orange Salsa reviewed by aj12754

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

This is a very simple dish, easily done on a week-night if you have an extra cooked beet or two in your fridge. The salsa (diced beets, diced orange and...
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Roasted Cauliflower a la Mary Celeste reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 28th October 2013)

Simple dish with complex flavors. Delicious!
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Harvest Roast Chicken with Grapes, Olives and Rosemary reviewed by kathleen440

From: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (reviewed 29th October 2013)

Yum. Next time I will probably increase the quantity of grapes and olives a bit, so that I can have a little bit of each ingredient in each bite. It's...
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Miso Sweet Potato and Broccoli Bowl reviewed by aj12754

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th October 2013)

Q-S is right -- the miso dressing is pretty awesome and we really liked it with the roasted sweet potatoes.
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Very full tart reviewed by giraffe

From: Plenty (reviewed 30th October 2013)

I made it for guests, and they really enjoyed it. My husband just mentioned this recipe recently, so he definitely remembered it, and how yummy it was....
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Chocolate Wheaties reviewed by digifish_books

From: Macaroons and Biscuits ("Australian Women's Weekly") (reviewed 31st October 2013)

Pastitsio reviewed by Delenn

From: The Complete Book of Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd November 2013)

I have made pastitsio twice and this recipe is the better one but, it is still dry. I have to figure out how to change that. Possibly making extra sauce...
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Chicken-Artichoke Casserole reviewed by Delenn

From: The Complete Book of Greek Cooking (reviewed 2nd November 2013)

This was so quick and easy. I did double the sauce and I am glad that I did. I used canned artichokes and I could easily just have left those out due...
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Slow Roasted Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Two Peas and Their Pod (reviewed 3rd November 2013)

This recipe helped me to use up some of my end-of-season tomatoes. I roasted the tomatoes, and substituted fresh tomatoes for the canned. Skipped the...
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Pickled Pork reviewed by hipcook

From: The Food Network (reviewed 3rd November 2013)

A recipe for the creole staple, pickled pork is an excellent addition of meat, heat, and acidity for dishes like red beans and rice. This is a quick brine...
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Thai Fried Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 3rd November 2013)

A different take on your standard fried rice. This is the only dish I've ever seen that uses Red Bean Curd, and the reason I made it. It's a weird, but...
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Paneer reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 3rd November 2013)

Yay, it's time-consuming, but not all that hard to make your own paneer! The recipe calls for 5 cups of whole milk; I used a liter and adjusted the lemon...
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Salabat (Ginger Tea) reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 3rd November 2013)

I used only 2 tsps of honey, rather than 3 tsps, and the tea was plenty sweet enough. The sweet nicely balances the sharp ginger taste. Altogether a successful...
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Miso-Crusted Salmon with Fennel Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Off The Shelf: Cooking From the Pantry (reviewed 4th November 2013)

Instead of fillet, I ended up with salmon steaks, but this recipe still worked out swell. The miso paste sauce was pretty mild, so I added some grated...
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Purée of celery, celery leaves, and celery root (Purée de trois céleris) reviewed by wester

From: The Vegetarian Bistro: 250 Authentic French Regional Recipes (reviewed 5th November 2013)

A very nice soup, simple and tasty. The children loved it too. The recipe did say to first cook the vegetables "until tender", and then to add stock and...
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Ebi Chili Men (Stir-Fried Shrimp with Green Pepper, Carrots and Soba Noodle) reviewed by resahebler1

From: The Wagamama Cookbook (Cookery) (reviewed 5th November 2013)

This is a really good recipe.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Protein Shake reviewed by resahebler1

From: Dashing Dish (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Shamrock Protein Shake reviewed by resahebler1

From: Dashing Dish (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Easy to throw together. Tasty.
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Tex-Mex Black Bean Soup reviewed by resahebler1

From: Woman's Day (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Very easy to make.
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Mixed Berry Crisp with Date Oat Streusel reviewed by resahebler1

From: The Best of Clean Eating: Over 200 Mouthwatering Recipes to Keep You Lean and Healthy (reviewed 5th November 2013)

This is really good, especially for a "clean" dessert.
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Minty Red Lentils with Cilantro and Raw Onion reviewed by resahebler1

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Easy. Tasty.
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Pears in Parma Ham / Birnen im Parmaschinken reviewed by friederike

From: Cooking to Impress (reviewed 5th November 2013)

I thought they were quite nice, but DH thought melons would have been better, as the fresh and sweet flavour of melons complements the saltiness of the...
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Vodka-flamed Chorizo reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Very nice, though to be honest you didn't taste the vodka - you might just as well just fry the chorizo before serving them. Served with Pears in Parma...
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Scallop & Pepper Tacos reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Tasty, recipe, but I think it would be nicer to serve the scallops and bell peppers with their bit of sauce over polenta, rather than wrapped in a tortilla. Don't...
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Quince and Rosewater Jelly reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Very nice recipe! I used 2:1 preserving sugar, meaning I used 1 part sugar and 2.2 parts quince juice; I also made one half with a little rosewater, and...
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Membrillo (Quince Paste) reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 5th November 2013)

Very nice! As with the Quince and Rosewater Jelly, I used 2:1 preserving sugar, meaning I used 1 part sugar and 2.2 parts quince pulp. I cooked it for...
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Italian Beef Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 6th November 2013)

This is another one for the slow cooker. I got several beef chuck roasts on sale recently and put them in my freezer and I'm sure happy I did. I put this...
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Coconut Rice Pudding with Lime Syrup reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 6th November 2013)

I made a half recipe of this; this should serve 3 but we thought it would serve four since it's rather rich. I reduced the sugar in the pudding by 1/3...
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Quince Pilaf with Chicken / Kweepeerpilav met kipfilet reviewed by friederike

From: Foodie (reviewed 8th November 2013)

I'll admit upfront that the 4 stars may actually not be realistic, but I was so sceptic of this recipe that it did surprise me pleasantly, even if there...
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