Blueberry-Gorgonzola Salad reviewed by JustLaura

From: My Recipes (reviewed 16th June 2010)

An excellent and easy salad.
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Southwest Rice and Corn Salad with Lemon Dressing reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 17th June 2010)

I made this 6/13/10. Definitely use the poblano chili. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Southwest-Rice-and-Corn-Salad-with-Lemon-Dressing-358511
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Strawberry Shortcakes with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper Syrup reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 18th June 2010)

I made this 6/12/10 and it is excellent. I daresay that it is the best shortcake recipe that I have eaten. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Strawberry-Shortcakes-with-Balsamic-and-Black-Pepper-Syrup-359412
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Classic French Bread reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 18th June 2010)

This recipe was so easy- especially since the dough can be made up to four days ahead and kept in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. Keep...
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Tarte Amandine à la Myrtille reviewed by kaye16

From: Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen (reviewed 19th June 2010)

Easy and yummy. Serves 10? Those are very dainty eaters. Six, or possibly eight, but never ten! I used a pâte sablée from the freezer rather than making...
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Chocolate Ice Cream, Philadelphia-Style reviewed by melaniedc

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 20th June 2010)

This is absolutely the best homemade chocolate ice cream I've ever had, and is definitely one of the best chocolates I've ever had (and I've had a LOT)....
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Pasta with Preserved Tuna & Pine Nuts reviewed by wester

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 22nd June 2010)

Sometimes you are making something and you're quite certain you will like it, and still the end result totally blows you away. This is one of those cases....
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Stuffed Zucchini reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Big Book of Grilling (reviewed 24th June 2010)

These were easy and delicious. A great new way to serve zucchini. My daughter and son who are not zucchini fans both loved them too!
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Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs reviewed by JustLaura

From: My Recipes (reviewed 6th July 2012)

Made for a dinner party for 3 couples they were tender and good!
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Basic tomato sauce reviewed by GaietyGirl

From: The Naked Chef (reviewed 27th June 2010)

A basic Italian-style tomato sauce that's absolute child's play to make and tastes wonderful. Can be altered easily. I usually end up using tabasco instead...
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Old-fashioned chocolate cake reviewed by GaietyGirl

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 27th June 2010)

This is just fantastic. My mother could eat nothing else for the rest of her life. Moist, rich and delicious. I agree that the chocolate is very important...
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Perfect roast potatoes reviewed by GaietyGirl

From: Feast: Food to Celebrate Life (reviewed 27th June 2010)

Sometimes you just have to ignore the large amounts of fat involved and go for it. You'll be thankful that you did - these are amazingly good. Perfectly...
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Cucumber Salad with Toasted Sesame Seeds reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weber's Big Book of Grilling (reviewed 27th June 2010)

Great flavor and great crunch! We loved this and will make it again and again. VERY easy to make.
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Yogurt Cream, Blueberry, and Cantaloupe Parfait reviewed by southerncooker

From: Golden Door Cooks at Home: Favorite Recipes from the Celebrated Spa (reviewed 27th June 2010)

I made these for our breakfast one morning. Sarita and Andrew spent the night, since I didn't have to work that Sat, and Sarita and I were tagging along...
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Salmon Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine (reviewed 27th June 2010)

This was an appetizer recipe and makes small salmon cakes but we had them for supper and loved them. The shrimp gives them an added touch of flavor and...
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Red Wine and Herb Lamb Shanks reviewed by naomijb

From: Donna Hay Magazine (reviewed 27th June 2010)

So simple, so tasty. We loved the gravy that it made and are looking forward to the leftovers from the freezer
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Spiced Marinated Mushrooms reviewed by kaye16

From: Totally Picnic Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) (reviewed 28th June 2010)

A good variation on the marinated mushroom theme.
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Rice pudding with Rosewater, Cardamom and Pistachio reviewed by wester

From: Real Fast Puddings: Over 200 Desserts, Savouries and Sweet Snacks in Under 30 Minutes (reviewed 28th June 2010)

Lovely, lovely, lovely. Scented with rose water and cardamom, sweet but not too sweet, exotic but not too exotic. This is a regular in our house. We usually...
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Old Fashioned Creamy Grits reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great American Cooks (reviewed 28th June 2010)

I decided to use this recipe on some stone ground grits my son bought for me. I've made grits for years but never with both milk and water as called for...
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Cornbread Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 28th June 2010)

This salad is so colorful and is as pretty to look at as it is good to eat. I have always enjoyed cornbread salad at a local restaurant but never make...
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Chickpea Cutlets reviewed by Leeka

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 29th June 2010)

These cutlets were unexpectedly delicious. I panfried them a little too long and even though they were a little crispy on the bottom, they remained chewy...
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Pan-Roasted Halibut reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 30th June 2010)

This recipe was very easy to make. It was flavorful and light. This is an excellent way to prepare fish quickly and easily. I made this over the chanterelle...
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Chanterelle Mushrooms with Pea Shoots reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 30th June 2010)

This was the perfect accompaniment to the pan-roasted halibut. Delicious and flavorful. Just use less salt than called for!
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Wheat Berry Salad with Citrus, Toasted Pine Nuts, Feta, and Spinach reviewed by lkloda

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 3rd July 2010)

Spiced Caramel Corn reviewed by lkloda

From: Super Natural Cooking: Five Delicious Ways to Incorporate Whole and Natural Foods into Your Cooking (reviewed 4th July 2010)

Spicy Cauliflower Soup reviewed by lkloda

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 4th July 2010)

Classic French Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 4th July 2010)

I made this one to use in a Rachael Ray meat loaf recipe. The bread turned out beautiful. I'm happy to have a good dependable recipe for French Bread....
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Tamarind Lentils reviewed by lkloda

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 4th July 2010)

Fresh Goat Cheese with Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Arugula and Balsamic Vinaigrette reviewed by lkloda

From: Fresh: Seasonal Recipes Made with Local Ingredients (reviewed 4th July 2010)

Honey Pound Cake reviewed by lkloda

From: Fresh: Seasonal Recipes Made with Local Ingredients (reviewed 4th July 2010)

Best recipe in the book. I have made this dozens of times.
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Gratin of Rigatoni with Roasted Vegetables reviewed by lkloda

From: Delia's Vegetarian Collection (reviewed 4th July 2010)

I recommend using way more cheese than suggested.
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Chicken with Onion, Bell Pepper and Mace (Murghi Jalfrezie) reviewed by kathleen440

From: 660 Curries (reviewed 5th July 2010)

Outstanding! I upped the amount of mace a bit. Use the really small, thin-skinned bell peppers (from the farmer's market) if you can get them. I also used...
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Quinoa Cookies reviewed by kathisms

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 5th July 2010)

This recipe uses a combination of all-purpose flour, quinoa flour, and quinoa flakes (which I found at Whole Foods). It's very similar to an oatmeal cookie...
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Farm-Style Oatmeal Cookies reviewed by kathisms

From: Betty Crocker's Cookbook (reviewed 5th July 2010)

We call these crack cookies, especially when made with chopped cranberries (not dried, just plain cranberries) and white chocolate or raisins and walnuts....
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Easy "Pulled Pork" Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes (reviewed 5th July 2010)

This was fantastic. I'd never thought of making sloppy joes from pork but this tasted out of this world. A cross between a pulled pork sandwich and Sloppy...
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Ground Beef Wellington reviewed by torimpls

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 5th July 2010)

Good lord, this is the mother load of dinner~ A really gorgeous way to sneak veggies and herbs (two words that frighten non-cooks at times) into the easiest...
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Fresh Tuna Salad reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 6th July 2010)

I chose this recipe because it looks so easy- and it is. It is like a deconstructed salad nicoise with fewer steps and preparations. So much of it can...
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Emeril's Baby Back Ribs and Homemade Sauce reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 6th July 2010)

Beer and bar-b-que. They just go together. We used a Smithwick's beer which worked great. These ribs were tender, fall off the bone, and delicious.
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William's Crostini of Broad Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes reviewed by lkloda

From: Organic: A New Way of Eating (reviewed 6th July 2010)

Autumn Greens with Cider Vinaigrette reviewed by lkloda

From: What to Have for Dinner: 32 Easy Menus for Every Night of the Week (reviewed 6th July 2010)

Vinaigrette is to die for.
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Warm Pear Salad reviewed by lkloda

From: What to Have for Dinner: 32 Easy Menus for Every Night of the Week (reviewed 6th July 2010)

Brownies reviewed by andrew

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 7th July 2010)

These are very good indeed. I made them just as the recipe called for and they disappeared very quickly. I agree that the slightly more browned edges are...
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Vij's Family Chicken Curry reviewed by robing

From: Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine (reviewed 7th July 2010)

I was determined to make a chicken recipe from here for a visiting guest, and settled on this one for the simple reason that, unlike most of his other...
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Beet and Daikon Salsa reviewed by robing

From: Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine (reviewed 7th July 2010)

I thought I'd give this a try to go with the other recipes that I was making from the book (see my review for Vij's Family Chicken Curry for the full menu),...
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Blue Cheese Pecan Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Screen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern Cook (reviewed 7th July 2010)

This was really delicious. My great niece helped me make this one and our tasters fell in love. Love the crunch of the pecans and the creaminess the blue...
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Lemon Bars with Meringue reviewed by KimberlyB

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 7th July 2010)

This is a big departure from the regualr lemon bars I've been making - what have I been doing?? My sister-in-law calls them refreshing bites of lemon...
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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting reviewed by megs91581

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 8th July 2010)

This is my new go-to frosting. It's a Swiss meringue buttercream, and it's the perfect balance of sugar and butter. It's not sickeningly sweet like buttercreams...
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Asparagus and Tomato-Bacon Stew reviewed by megs91581

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 8th July 2010)

For me, this did not come out like a stew at all but was more of a thick tomato mixture that was perfect for topping fish. My tomatoes cooked up much faster...
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Baked Beets reviewed by megs91581

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 8th July 2010)

I make these baked beets all the time. It's a great, simple recipe for beets. I've done golden beets, red, beets, and Chioggias. I usually bake them off...
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pecorino and bean salad reviewed by BethA

From: The Food Network (reviewed 11th July 2010)

Very easy and delicious. Keeps well over a couple of days. The rosemary and olive oil combination is lovely!
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