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A chicken stroganoff, of sorts reviewed by bunyip

From: Eat - The Little Book of Fast Food (reviewed 22nd September 2014)

Hardly a recipe at all, in the finest Slater tradition. I used 350g diced chicken thigh meat for two people and 1 teaspoon paprika. Bear in mind that the...
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham reviewed by tignor

From: Betty Crocker (reviewed 22nd September 2014)

Satisfying and comforting, plus very easy to make, this recipe is a winner! Good for the winter months. One 8 ounce package of diced ham was a perfect...
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Pasta with Tuna and Olives reviewed by kaye16

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 22nd September 2014)

Pretty good, this was. And it's easy and fast, so it's hard to complain. - I made all the sauce (for four), since that was the size of my tuna can, but...
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Moroccan Lamb Kebabs reviewed by jenncc

From: Clean Eats: Over 200 Delicious Recipes to Reset Your Body's Natural Balance and Discover What It Means to Be Truly Healthy (reviewed 24th September 2014)

Made these as lamb chops, not kebabs and they were great. Skipped the tzatziki and had garlic-y tahini sauce instead. Served with tabouli salad.
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Thai-Scented Asparagus Soup reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 24th September 2014)

This is a basic asparagus soup but the addition of coconut milk, lemongrass and ginger make it reminiscent of something you might get at a Thai restaurant....
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Emeril's Corn Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th September 2014)

Wanted to make corn tortillas but only had about 1/2 cup masa, but I did have corn flour. Looked for a recipe using corn flour and found this one. Used...
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Honey Almond Cake with Raspberries, Orange and Pistachios reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 27th September 2014)

I made a version of this cake for Rosh Hashanah. Instead of fresh raspberries, I used dried mission figs. The cake was very tasty, and the orange-honey...
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Turmeric Rice reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 28th September 2014)

A nice rice side dish, easy to do. - Reportedly it serves four, but I find 2 cups of rice for four people quite a lot. I usually make 1/4 of the rice...
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Tofu and chickpea curry reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking Light Slow-Cooker Tonight!: 140 delicious weeknight recipes that practically cook themselves (reviewed 30th September 2014)

Vegetarian, gluten free, and delicious. There is a fair amount of vegetable chopping (onion, sweet potato, cauliflower) but basically you plop the ingredients...
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Chicken in Red Wine Vinegar Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: food52 (reviewed 30th September 2014)

I made a half recipe, using chicken thighs for two. Really easy and nice. Attractive presentation. Definitely a keeper.
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Grilled Chipotle Three-Cheese Sandwich reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Comfort Table (reviewed 1st October 2014)

I got Katie Lee's first book The Comfort Table from paperback swap recently. Since it was rainy and cool Sunday I decided to make Ina Garten's Tomato Soup...
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Asparagus with Creamy Chive Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook, 1996 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very nice sauce. I did this with asparagus and snow peas/mangetouts
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Roasted Garlic and Onion Risotto reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook, 1996 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good. Cooking stages can be overlapped: About 30-40min into garlic roasting, start the rice, then the onion.
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Grilled Chicken Piquant reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good. Good for company since most can be done ahead
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Vegetarian Couscous Casserole reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Very good
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Jalapeno Hominy reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Good stuff
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Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1992 (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Used roasted asparagus instead of peas. 6-1/2oz fusilli + all of sauce was a good dinner for two.
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Exotic Chicken Kabobs reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Good stuff
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Pepper-Stuffed Nectarines reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

A tasty and unusual side
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Spicy Chicken Strips reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Used more corn chips than asked and all of sauce for 2 kip filets. A favorite.
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Apple-Sour Cream Coffee Cake reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light Cookbook 1990 (Cooking Light Annual Recipes) (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

Good stuff. - Added some chopped walnuts to the filling - 1/3cup sugar instead of 1/2cup
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Savoy Cabbage and Sausage Pasta Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Marcella Cucina (reviewed 2nd October 2014)

A really nice, somewhat unusual pasta sauce. I made a halfish recipe as dinner for two. - If you boiled the cabbage leaves ahead of time, this would be...
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Besugo al Horno / Baked Bream with Potatoes and Tomatoes reviewed by friederike

From: Casa Moro: The Second Cookbook (reviewed 5th October 2014)

Brilliant! A very easy recipe that only needs a little prep (mainly peeling and cutting), then no work at all; in addition, it doesn't use any spices and...
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Tofu-Mushroom Miso Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites: 100 Recipes That Are Fast, Fresh, and Simple Enough for Tonight's Supper (reviewed 6th October 2014)

This recipe makes a fresh and delightful soup. Its more than just a miso soup in that it incuded mushrooms, a whisked egg, and leafy greens (kale in our...
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Big Salmon Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites: 100 Recipes That Are Fast, Fresh, and Simple Enough for Tonight's Supper (reviewed 6th October 2014)

This delightful salad entailed three parts - a fresh green salad, a salmon filet, and carrot-ginger dressing. The combination was very satisfying.
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Harissa-Marinated Chicken with Red Grapefruit Salad reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 9th October 2014)

Very, very nice! As often the case with chicken, ours wasn't done when it was meant to be done, so we had to put it back in the oven for another 10-12...
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I'll be Around Steak and Mushrooms reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 12th October 2014)

This was very good. The meat was melt in your mouth tender. I enjoyed that there was a whole pound of mushrooms in this one. I served it over noodles but...
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Cheesy Veggie Enchilada Skillet Rice reviewed by southerncooker

From: Domestic Superhero (reviewed 12th October 2014)

This was very good. I used a poblano pepper instead of green bell since son likes those better. I topped mine with clilatro. I should have remember to...
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Quinoa, black lentil, pumpkin and spinach salad reviewed by bunyip

From: Grains (reviewed 16th October 2014)

I bought black lentils to see what they were like. They are smaller than regular brown lentils but don't hold shape quite as well as puy lentils. The...
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Roast duck breast with herbed freekeh and preserved lemon reviewed by bunyip

From: Grains (reviewed 16th October 2014)

Never mind the duck, the point of the recipe is the freekeh, which would go equally well with lamb or chicken. The dried figs turned out to be nicer than...
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Individual pear and apple crisps reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 16th October 2014)

A fast fall dessert, and a simple concept: stuff cored pears (or apples) with crisp filling and bake. I was pretty skeptical, as the filling barely held...
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A 'Frenchified' casserole of lamb, apricots and rosemary reviewed by bunyip

From: Tender (reviewed 16th October 2014)

I used dried apricots and cooked it in a moderate oven with a piece of baking paper over the top (under the lid). Served with rice. Could have done with...
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Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie reviewed by kalamansi

From: The VB6 Cookbook: More than 350 Recipes for Healthy Vegan Meals All Day and Delicious Flexitarian Dinners at Night (reviewed 13th October 2014)

5-minute artisan bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th October 2014)

This is yet another version of a no-knead bread. Unlike the recipe from Mark Bittman, which includes lagar beer as part of the liquid ingredients, this...
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Geroosterde aubergine-moutabel met Saint-Maure en tijm reviewed by wester

From: A Passion for Cheese (reviewed 17th October 2014)

I can't add the Dutch version of this cookbook - if anyone wants to change the recipe title to English, feel free. I made quite a bastardized version...
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No Game Brunswick Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 17th October 2014)

Although this is a nice Brunswick stew I didn't like it as good as one I made on the stove top. It was nice to come home to after work though and tasted...
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Arugula-Almond Pesto Pizza reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 20th October 2014)

I just made the pesto portion of this recipe. I served it over buckwheat pasta with green peas and cherry tomatoes. The sauce was the perfect complement...
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Gingered Lemon Bars reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 21st October 2014)

Lemon squares - can't go wrong, right? This is a pretty straight forward recipe, but with one crucial difference: the shortcake base contains candied...
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Marinated Aubergine with Tahini and Oregano reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 21st October 2014)

What is a small eggplant? This recipe called for 3 of them, and I had a single smallish globe eggplant. As instructed, I cut it into 10 pieces, but it...
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Green Tahini Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 21st October 2014)

As Friederike says, somehow water added to Tahini causes it to be thicker. This was basically hummus without the chick peas. I prepared it to have with...
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Italian Roast Potatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st October 2014)

I cut my potatoes too small and they were very crispy at the end. But tasty. Next time I'll either cut them bigger or cook them a shorter time. I was...
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Moonbeam Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Power Hungry(TM): The Ultimate Energy Bar Cookbook (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

These were good and came together quickly. This is a no bake recipe but it does require heating the nut butter and sweetener (I used brown rice syrup)...
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Norwegian Hazelnut Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

Dense and delicious -- this cake uses a lot of hazelnuts (ground up), and is baked in a 10 inch springform pan. The resulting cake is only about 1.25...
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Ultimate Banana Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

Who needs another banana bread recipe? I discovered I did--this one is really quite delicious with a lovely moist texture. I went with the added chocolate...
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Maple Pecan Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: Canadian Living (reviewed 23rd October 2014)

Very nice, very attractive biscotti. Instructions are very clear. The glaze works very well. I didn't bother with the separating of the pecans--added...
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Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

This was a great macaroni and cheese but I've eaten ones I liked better. Hubby didn't care for it though. The things that made it a bit different from...
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Spicy Green Coleslaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

This was a great accompaniment to the Creole Meatloaf. Hubby didn't care for it though. I did let mine sit in the fridge for awhile and think it tasted...
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Strawberry Birthday Cake reviewed by kateq

From: cooking.com (reviewed 26th October 2014)

Based on looks alone, this cake is a ten, but based on taste, I give it a four. It's quite good, but the cake lacks a little something--whether it's too...
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Bom Dia Muffins reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 26th October 2014)

Good muffins and healthier than most. Nice and moist. I was tempted to add raisins but was glad I didn't.
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A Better Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th October 2014)

Tasty, light and crisp. I used cherries, sliced almonds and sunflower seeds, maple syrup (instead of agave), and decreased the salt to a scant teaspoon....
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 27th October 2014)

While this chicken was good I've had other fried chicken recipes that I enjoyed more. This chicken was much better with the apple cider syrup and cornmeal...
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Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini reviewed by kaye16

From: Lorenza's Pasta: 200 Recipes for Family and Friends (reviewed 31st October 2014)

On the weekend, I saw some beautiful cêpes (porcini) at a market, but hadn't made my weekly meal plan yet and didn't know I was going to want them. And...
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Black Bean Soup reviewed by BethNH

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 31st October 2014)

I made this for dinner last night because we were having vegetarian friends for dinner. Using canned beans and tomatoes, it couldn't be easier to put...
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Pecan Honey Sticky Buns reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 1st November 2014)

We used this general strategy, but instead made cinnamon rolls. This recipe's instructions for preparing the rolls, rising time, and baking were spot...
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Sweet Potato Stuffed Tomatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods (reviewed 2nd November 2014)

Surprisingly good! Sweet potato, garlic, cream cheese, salt & pepper make up the stuffing, and tomatoes of an unspecified size are hollowed out, filled,...
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The Ultimate Winter Couscous reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 2nd November 2014)

This is a very hearty vegetable tagine. I cooked the vegetables for the full 45 minutes and they still didn't seem fully done, so I covered the baking...
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Homemade Harissa reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 2nd November 2014)

This is a great recipe for harissa. I halved everything in the recipe except I used the entire red bell pepper.
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Poule Sauté à la Bordelaise reviewed by kaye16

From: The cooking of provincial France / by M. F. K. Fisher and the Editors of Time-Life Books ; photographed by Mark Kauffman (reviewed 2nd November 2014)

Sautéed Chicken with Shallots and Artichokes - I made a halfish recipe with four chicken thighs. - No frozen artichoke hearts being available. I cooked...
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Fusilli with Sausage, Ricotta, and Fresh Tomatoes reviewed by kaye16

From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 2nd November 2014)

Very tasty pasta dish. I made a half recipe, using Hazan's super Homemade Sausage, which is something I try to keep in the freezer now. The pasta is...
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Natillas reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal, plus accompanying Recipes: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal (Time-Life Foods of the World) (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

This is a nice custard, made with cinnamon rather than vanilla as the flavoring. It wasn't too sweet, as can happen with American recipes. The recipe...
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Broa reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal, plus accompanying Recipes: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal (Time-Life Foods of the World) (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

This bread is about half and half cornmeal and regular flour, the highest percentage of cornmeal I've seen in a yeast-risen bread. Even though the cornmeal...
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Tortilla de Patate reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal, plus accompanying Recipes: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal (Time-Life Foods of the World) (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

This was good, if a bit oily. Needed some blotting with paper towels before serving.
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Ervilhas Guisadas à Portuguêsa—Peas Portuguese reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal, plus accompanying Recipes: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal (Time-Life Foods of the World) (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

Eggs poached on top of peas and chorizo. I used only half the butter for sautéing the onion. Good stuff.
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Figos Recheados—Dried Figs Stuffed with Almonds and Chocolate reviewed by kaye16

From: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal, plus accompanying Recipes: The Cooking of Spain and Portugal (Time-Life Foods of the World) (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

Figs stuffed with a mixture of ground almonds and shredded chocolate. Easy and good. And good with port as they suggested.
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Koffie-vanilleolie reviewed by wester

From: Cooking with Coffee: 60 Recipes Using Fair Trade Coffee (New Internationalist Fairtrade Cookbooks) (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

Very interesting flavor, somewhat reminiscent of cloves but sweeter and deeper. Good in most chillies, and I will try it in sweet recipes too. I used a...
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Yogurt Tart Dough reviewed by kaye16

From: The French Market Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes from My Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

I mixed this in the food processor, more or less following Jones' alligator method of pulses. It was a bit damp, but rolled out fine between waxed paper...
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Curried Leek Tart Tatin reviewed by kaye16

From: The French Market Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes from My Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

A tasty tart, fairly easy to make, if time consuming as these things tend to be. Looked nice in the presentation. I used about 1-1/2 tablespoons of curry...
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Cod Stew with Chorizo, Leeks and Potaoes reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th November 2014)

Tasty and flavorful. I made a few changes based on what I had in the pantry and fridge, but nothing substantive ... hake instead of cod, small white instead...
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crispy broccoli & blue reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods (reviewed 4th November 2014)

This was a simple and delicious dish, definitely guest-worthy. Even better, it can be served warm or cold, so is very flexible. Broccoli is tossed in...
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Roast Lamb Shanks and Lentils reviewed by kaye16

From: Time-Life Foods of the World: Recipes - American Cooking (reviewed 4th November 2014)

Good stuff, but not a dish I'd consider typically American. The recipe struck me as more French than American. (Don't think I ever had lentils till I was...
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Roast Pork Loin with Apples and Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 10th November 2014)

Pork loin is so lean that its easy for it to end up tough. This recipe does a good job of enhancing the flavor with a fennel seed-garlic-thyme rub. The...
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Herb Stuffed Roast Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 10th November 2014)

The chicken was delicious as was the gravy but we didn't like the stuffing at all. I was missing sage but the stuffing tasted sweet to us. We couldn't...
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No knead bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 10th November 2014)

This is the classic no-knead bread recipe; it contains only flour, water, salt, and yeast. Flavor development benefits from a long ferment. I prepared...
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Barley 'Risotto' with Turkey and Mushrooms reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 13th November 2014)

Surprisingly good and takes minimal effort. An onion, sauteed in olive oil, has barley added, then herbs and water. The recipe does not have the incessant...
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Bangladeshi Fish Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 13th November 2014)

Pretty good; easy. I made a half recipe with lieu noir (saithe in English?). - Used curry leaves from the freezer having no access to kaffir lime leaves....
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Raisin Rice Pudding reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 15th November 2014)

Nice soft rice pudding, cooked on the cooktop. My mother had a pint of "light" cream (just barely more fat than whole milk) that she wanted used up. It...
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Squash with Chilli Yoghurt and Coriander Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Plenty More (reviewed 15th November 2014)

Quite nice, and apparently one of the (few) simpler recipes in this book. I made a few minor modifications, such as concocting my (actually DH's) own chilli...
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Corn Chowder reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, Ninth Edition (reviewed 15th November 2014)

A simple corn chowder that is easily made with pantry ingredients, this was quite satisfying. The recipe relies on canned foods -- creamed corn and canned...
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The Ultimate Pancake Syrup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

I'm not a big fan of pure maple syrup nor pats of butter on my pancakes, but hubby is. Despite the previous statement I loved this pancake syrup. Could...
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Quince Rum / Quittenrum reviewed by friederike

From: Kochnische (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Just some preliminary notes, as we're not supposed to drink this for the next one or two years (!): I'm really curious how this will turn out - probably...
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Roasted Carrot Turmeric Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Love & Lemons (reviewed 16th November 2014)

We liked this. - Serves three at our house, rather than 4. - Sh, don't tell. I used half and half veggie stock and chicken stock. - Just see that I forgot...
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Mrs Kumud Kansara's Coco Pista Pasand—Coconut Pistachio Sweetmeats reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Indian sweetmeats are really sweet, and these are, but they are delicious. A simple syrup that makes a single thread when dropped from a spoon into cold...
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Gingery Cabbage and Peas reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

We liked this a lot, and it's an Indian side dish with a bit of color. (My Indian plates seem to be a bit monochrome, so I'm trying to expand by repertoire.)
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Sweet and Sour Chick Pea Flour Soup reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

The soup was very tasty, sour with a bit of sweet, full of spices. I did expect the soup to be a bit thicker than it was. Maybe this was a function of...
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Baked Eggs on a Bed of Roasted Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 17th November 2014)

Great dish to serve for brunch with a crowd because you can cook a number of eggs at once. I doubled the recipe and omitted the garlic. Next time, I would...
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Long Roasted New Potatoes reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2014)

My potatoes came out cooked, somewhat crisped on the outside, and the sprinkle of rosemary made it a bit better than usual.
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Classic Brown Soda Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 18th November 2014)

While I didn't care for the bread by itself it was delicious dipped in the Beef and Guinness Stew page 72. Perfect for a cold autumn night. I made this...
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Cream of Leek and Orange / Orangen-Lauchcremesuppe reviewed by friederike

From: 'le Cordon Bleu' Home Collection: Soups (reviewed 18th November 2014)

The soup we had was quite nice - but that definitely wouldn't have been the case if I had followed the recipe to the letter. It started out with me not...
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Balsamic-Glazed Tuna reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 19th November 2014)

This is an old favorite of a recipe, from a 1999 issue of Cooking Light. Made it again tonight after finding some nice-looking tuna steaks at the shop...
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Sweet and Sour Fish (糖醋鱼, tángcùyú) reviewed by friederike

From: Chinese Cuisine: Szechwan Style (reviewed 21st November 2014)

The deep-fried fish was absolutely brilliant! I also liked the sauce; DH just isn't that much of a fan of sweet and sour and liked it somewhat less - but...
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Dutch Apple Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: About.com food (reviewed 22nd November 2014)

Lovely flavor, but a very frustrating pastry dough. The dough is composed on eggs, flour, and butter - no water at all! It did come together in my (new)...
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Spicy Carrot Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Mediterranean Light: Delicious Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine (reviewed 22nd November 2014)

I love this, my husband not so much. He finds the lemon a bit much; maybe I should use just a few drops just for him. Easy to assemble and keeps well.
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Tourtiere : The French - Canadian Meat Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

This is really an almost all day project but fun to do. I also made Bev's Pie Crust from Page 159 which is fantastic and I made it before for the Spring...
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fig Cranberry Sauce reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

Intrigued by the fig-cranberry combination, I had to whip up a small (1/2) batch of this sauce. I served it with some braised chicken thighs. It produced...
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Porcini and Shallots reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

Confession: I skipped the porcini and shallots (none on hand), and instead used this recipe as a guide for braising. I used only four chicken thighs,...
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Gluten-Free Stuffing reviewed by BethNH

From: Glutenfree Girl & the Chef (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

I started making this stuffing a couple of years ago when we invited a family for Thanksgiving whose daughter has Celiac's disease. I use Udi's white...
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Red Lentil Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Very Best Of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com (reviewed 25th November 2014)

This is a good basic soup that could be easily modified for other flavor profiles. The cumin and coriander gave the soup a lovely flavor, and I purposely...
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Spice-Rubbed Korean Chicken reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Kimchi Chronicles: Korean Cooking for an American Kitchen (reviewed 25th November 2014)

This marinade and spice rub make a very simple and tasty grilled chicken. The breasts come out nice and juicy.
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A Hummus Recipe reviewed by BethNH

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 25th November 2014)

I used canned beans and my food processor and got a nice creamy hummus.
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Jacques's Seafood Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This bread makes an excellent hors d'oeuvre or luncheon dish, but the caveat is that it is very rich. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe,...
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