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Blueberry Angel Food Cake Rolls reviewed by hisvictoria

From: Great American Brand Name Cookbook (Collector's Edition) (reviewed 11th April 2010)

Note: I tried using parchment paper instead of aluminum foil...BAD IDEA. It stuck beyond salvageable. Maybe pulse the pie filling in the blender next time...
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Berry Cream Muffins reviewed by hisvictoria

From: The Taste of Home Baking Book (reviewed 11th April 2010)

I bought a bag of frozen mixed berries to use for this recipe. The muffins were just okay... I have never made them again. They just did not seem very...
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Flash Chicken Saute with Cider and Almonds reviewed by vwgordon

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th April 2010)

This was just ok. The cider never sweetened up as it reduced for me so the whole affair was rather tart and lacked a depth of flavor. Maybe a better quality...
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Filipino-Style Chicken Adobo (Chicken in Tart Garlic Sauce) reviewed by vwgordon

From: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: Recipes, Stories, and Opinions from Public Radio's Award-Winning Food Show (reviewed 12th April 2010)

I found this, like the cider chicken, to be too tart and lacking depth. Again maybe a better quality vinegar would have helped, but it came off as very...
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Zucchini and Fresh Herb Fritters reviewed by Monkey Rose

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 12th April 2010)

Maybe I'm being a little unfair to this recipe. I made it only once. The problem I had was that the fritters didn't really stay together very well. ...
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Sticky Buns reviewed by bes30

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 12th April 2010)

The sticky bun recipe is pretty simple to put together. The dough is so easy to work out and it smells great. I almost just want to eat it as is. I...
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Concord Grape Pie reviewed by hisvictoria

From: Better Homes and Gardens: New Baking Book (reviewed 13th April 2010)

ok, this was very different for me.. GRAPE pie? My family and I picked up some grapes from a vineyard that sold them right from the field (they were concord...
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Beef Tips on Potatoes reviewed by hisvictoria

From: Simple & Delicious Cookbook: 242 Quick, Easy Recipes Ready in 10, 20, or 30 Minutes (reviewed 13th April 2010)

The recipe calls for refrigerated mashed potatoes... gross. We used real potatoes and made mashed potatoes instead. Surprisingly, we did find beef tips...
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Baked Mash Potatoes and Yams with Garlic and Parmesan reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 13th April 2010)

I made this 11/13/99 http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Baked-Mashed-Potatoes-and-Yams-with-Garlic-and-Parmesan-878
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Sweet and sour artichokes reviewed by adeshazo

From: Sephardic Flavors: Jewish Cooking of the Mediterranean (reviewed 19th April 2010)

Steam the artichokes before cutting. Then you can nibble the leaves (I prefer garlic butter) and they're easier to clean out. Don't be shy with the sugar/honey! For...
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Beggar's Chicken reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 19th April 2010)

Nice, but not worth the effort. It's a good dish to make once, just for the history, but I haven't made it again.
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Pasta with Chicken, Caramelized Onion, and Red Bell Pepper reviewed by NSane

From: Cooking for Two: 2009,The Year's Best Recipes Cut Down to Size (reviewed 21st April 2010)

Rating 2 - Meh, just okay. I really wanted to give this a 3, but it really didn't deserve it. It's really the first America's Test Kitchen recipe I've...
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Stewed Pork Spareribs reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 22nd April 2010)

OK, but not brilliant.
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Buttery risotto with vermouth, herbs and spring onions reviewed by broadbean

From: Roast Chicken and Other Stories: Second Helpings (reviewed 24th April 2010)

Good way to use up fresh herbs. Vegetarian.
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Cardamom buns reviewed by kfharvey1

From: Scandinavian Cookbook (reviewed 24th April 2010)

Cardamom wasn't very noticeable
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Bavarian-style Whole Grain Pumpernickel reviewed by cgruner

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 25th April 2010)

I feel that a recipe like this was included in the book because the authors got multiple requests for a pumpernickel recipe. My own belief is that it's...
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Raspberry Buttons reviewed by JustLaura

From: Colorado Collage (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry) (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Not worth the effort.
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Peppermint Candy Cookies reviewed by JustLaura

From: Colorado Cache Cookbook: A Goldmine of Recipes (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Not worth the effort.
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Orangette reviewed by JustLaura

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 26th April 2010)

Tasted wonderful but looked bad. Chocolate got ugly overnight - I'm sure that was the cook and not the recipe but I'm not sure what to do to make sure...
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Florentines reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 26th April 2010)

Made for Christmas 2007. Liked the taste but the appearance was ugly. Make sure to measure the quantity of nuts carefully or you will get piles of nuts...
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Hearty Grain-Filled Peppers reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma Cookbook: Simple Solutions for Eating Well (reviewed 27th April 2010)

I thought that these were bland.
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Squashes and Brown Rice Primavera reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma Cookbook: Simple Solutions for Eating Well (reviewed 27th April 2010)

I thought that these were bland.
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White Whisper Pasta reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weight Watchers' Simply the Best : 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2010)

My sister made this - just ok.
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Greek Spinach and Rice reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weight Watchers' Simply the Best : 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2010)

My sister made this - just ok.
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Turkey Tortilla Casserole reviewed by JustLaura

From: Weight Watchers' Simply the Best : 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2010)

Just ok.
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Tilapia with Scallions and Black Bean Sauce reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 28th April 2010)

The main virtue of this dish is the speed with which it comes together. It is tasty with strong Asian flavors. Maybe too strong. http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/tilapia-scallions-black-bean-sauce.aspx
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Roasted shrimp with Orzo reviewed by kellymcc

From: Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again (reviewed 1st May 2010)

This wasn't our favorite. I added some heat, extra lemon juice and a bit of vinegar to even it out but it still just felt to be missing something. Likely...
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Sweet Simmered Shiitake reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

We didn't like it, but I think this is personal taste, not the recipe.
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Asparagus Cream Cheese Quiche reviewed by friederike

From: Grown in Britain Cookbook (reviewed 5th May 2010)

Hmm, not really. With only 175g flour to 90g butter/lard, the pastry was too dry (again! Although it wasn't quite the disaster this shortcrust pastry was),...
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Steamed Trout with Watercress Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Olive: 101 Quick-fix Dishes (Olive Magazine) (reviewed 9th May 2010)

The fish (we used tilapia as we couldn't get any rainbow trout) was slightly dry, and continued losing water even after we had placed it on the plate,...
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Steamed Trout with Watercress Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 9th May 2010)

The fish (we used tilapia as we couldn't get any rainbow trout) was slightly dry, and continued losing water even after we had placed it on the plate,...
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Spiced Hot Fruit reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home\'s 1999 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes (reviewed 11th May 2010)

I made this one once for part of our Christmas breakfast. It was ok but not something I'd make again.
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Empanadas with greens and olives reviewed by HunyBadger

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 16th May 2010)

Disappointed in the empanada which was very bland....maybe needed lemon thyme in the dough? The spinach mixture on it's own was good and quick but as...
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Apple Flat Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Fresh from the Hearth: 100 Healthy, Heartwarming Recipes for Quick Breads, Muffins, and Coffee Cakes (reviewed 18th May 2010)

This one was just ok
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Cranberry Cornmeal Quick Bread reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 20th May 2010)

I made this 4/12/08 but instead of Cranberries, I used dried cherries. It is quite good but a little dry. We smothered it in whipped cream. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cranberry-Cornmeal-Quick-Bread-240419
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Artichoke, Olive and Lemon Pasta reviewed by friederike

From: 101 Healthy Eats ("Good Food") (reviewed 21st May 2010)

Basically it was pretty nice - if there had not been the lemon. BF and I were sceptic from the start, not because we do not like the taste of lemons, but...
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Artichoke, Olive and Lemon Pasta reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 21st May 2010)

Basically it was pretty nice - if there had not been the lemon. BF and I were sceptic from the start, not because we do not like the taste of lemons, but...
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Cucumber, mint and tomato 'Raita' reviewed by Eurydice

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible (reviewed 22nd May 2010)

I still prefer the yoghurt and tomato to be part of separate side dishes for an Indian meal.
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Sabanikh Bi Khawkh (Spinach with Prunes and Tomatoes) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Middle Eastern Kitchen: A Book of Essential Ingredients with Over 150 Authentic Recipes (reviewed 23rd May 2010)

OK, but didn't get rave reviews. Next time I would try sauteing the spinach first in oil or butter to try and keep the spinach a brighter green. and use...
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pasta with chickpeas reviewed by erinboberin

From: Williams-Sonoma The Weeknight Cook: Fresh & Simple Recipes for Good Food Everyday (reviewed 23rd May 2010)

We ate it, but I won't be making it again. I think it was a bit salty, and the textures were just weird together. I'd try a low sodium broth and add...
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Broccoli Soup with Bacon reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 24th May 2010)

Kind of underwhelming. Without the bacon (I used diced pancetta) it would have been completely underwhelming. Even with the addition of heavy cream (...
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Easiest French Bread reviewed by sturlington

From: How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 25th May 2010)

I have to revise my review for this recipe after trying the recipe in The Best Recipes in the World, also by Bittman. He has made some changes and the...
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Spinach-Stuffed Anchos reviewed by kaye16

From: Jump up and Kiss Me: Spicy Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 31st May 2010)

Well, it seemed like a good idea. Not. First of all, I strongly suspect that Thompson didn't really mean anchos or pasilla chiles, which are dried peppers,...
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Tabbouli Salad reviewed by SqueakyChu

From: Country Herb Cooking: Four Seasons of Recipes from Pickity Place (reviewed 1st June 2010)

I made this recipe along with a friend to take to a party. She complained about too much chopping (especially the parsley, which had to be chopped very...
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Bacon Sandwich reviewed by bunyip

From: Real Fast Food (reviewed 5th June 2010)

Does anybody really need a recipe for a bacon sandwich? They're like Chiko Rolls, you fancy them in theory, but after a couple of bites you realise that...
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Turnip and Leek Gratin with Blue Cheese reviewed by crdenmom

From: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 8th June 2010)

This turned out a little bitter, but I think it was the quality of the cheese I used. It wasn't the turnips, they were lovely. It was the cheesy top...
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Baked Kale Chips reviewed by crdenmom

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 11th June 2010)

I think I tore the kale leaves into pieces that were too small, the kale was older than what was on the site, or something. 20 minutes was way too long....
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Fresh Fish Fillet & Pea Shoot Soup reviewed by broadbean

From: A Spoonful of Ginger : Irresistible Health-Giving Recipes from Asian Kitchens (reviewed 19th June 2010)

I think I must have a different palate from Nina Simonds, because here is another recipe from this book which sounds delicious but ends up curiously tasteless....
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Creamy Ranch Dressing reviewed by Karmalily

From: RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine (reviewed 29th June 2010)

This was easy to make, but a little bland. I ended up adding thyme, rosemary, and a little oregano to make it more "ranchy". I did like the creaminess...
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Coconut Cookies reviewed by kathisms

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

These cookies have a very light texture and are really moist. I brought them into work and they survived the train ride in, but were a sticky mess by the...
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Lentil and Red Pepper Salad reviewed by lkloda

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

Grilled Coconut Kale reviewed by robing

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

See my comments for Vij's Family Chicken Curry for the entire menu. This recipe was definitely the weak link in the meal. I think I followed the recipe...
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Austin Mac 'N' Cheese Suizas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book: Her Biggest Ever Collection of All-New 30-Minute Meals Plus Kosher Meals, Meals for One, Veggie Dinners, Holiday Favorites, and Much More! (reviewed 11th July 2010)

This is a vegetarian version of mac and cheese. We did do a few substitutions. hubby and son won't eat cilantro (they have the gene that makes it taste...
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Spaghetti with Spinach, Bacon and Toasted Bread Crumbs reviewed by sturlington

From: The Best 30-Minute Recipe (reviewed 13th July 2010)

This recipe is a little too fussy and doesn't pack as much flavor as it really should, judging from the name of the dish.
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Chicken and Rice with Broccoli and Cheddar reviewed by sturlington

From: The Best 30-Minute Recipe (reviewed 26th September 2010)

I didn't like the instant rice in this recipe or the frozen broccoli florets. I don't think the shortcuts are worth it in this case.
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Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 27th September 2010)

I thought this was way too gloppy and a lot of work.
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Chicken in Garlic and Shallots reviewed by sturlington

From: I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking (reviewed 17th July 2010)

I didn't care for this recipe as much as hipcook.
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Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Artichokes and Cherry Tomatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: The Best 30-Minute Recipe (reviewed 23rd July 2010)

I don't think this turned out very well. Not a fan of frozen artichoke hearts.
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Lentils with spinach and soy sausage reviewed by AnnieD

From: Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table (reviewed 24th July 2010)

This was an okay weeknight meal. I found that the lentils and potatoes needed to cook a few minutes longer than the time specified in the recipe. Also,...
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Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce reviewed by lisab

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 25th July 2010)

I had high hopes for this recipe, but really to me it was just only okay. I will not make again. The pork did seem a bit dry, but it was more like that...
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Spiced Pineapple Lentils reviewed by wester

From: Mesa Mexicana (reviewed 28th July 2010)

I can't really call these "spiced". There is just pepper and garlic in there, and it tastes totally uninspired. The book isn't clear on what lentils to...
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Mayonnaise/Aioli reviewed by sturlington

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 10th August 2010)

I also had a hard time getting this to emulsify. Maybe I was too hasty pouring in the oil. I have another mayonnaise recipe that calls for one egg and...
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fennel leek soup reviewed by wester

From: Moosewood Restaurant New Classics (reviewed 21st August 2010)

There was nothing special about this soup. It wasn't creamy, it didn't have a distinctive flavor, and it looked a bit muddy. When I think of all the other...
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Classic Caesar Salad reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 26th August 2010)

The dressing was far too thick to be appetizing (an opinion shared as it turns out by other recipe reviewers at the Fine Cooking website -- wish I'd read...
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Potatoes Baked with Tomatoes, Peppers, and Herbs reviewed by wester

From: Classical Turkish Cooking: Traditional Turkish Food for the American Kitchen (reviewed 31st August 2010)

Home cooking for people with a lot of time. It tastes pretty good, but I'm not sure it's worth the work. First it takes about an hour before you can...
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Nantes Carrot Stew reviewed by johnson6708

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 2nd September 2010)

Ok, so this isn't fair because I used the carrots from my garden and didn't use cheese cloth since I didn't have one but a coffee filter instead. With...
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Caramelized Fennel reviewed by johnson6708

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 2nd September 2010)

This was good.. not great. It was interesting and I can see it being a neat side to be paired with a 'wow' factor main dish. Some of this stuff you have...
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Fettuccine Alfredo reviewed by somer

From: Texas Hill Country Cookbook (reviewed 5th September 2010)

This doesn't taste like fettuccine Alfredo, but it's an easy dish that tastes pretty good. Not for those watching their figure!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes reviewed by Leeka

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 6th September 2010)

I liked the flavour combination of chocolate, peaunut butter and banana but I found the cupcakes to be a little tough and dry.
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Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 27th September 2010)

I didn't care for this salad very much.
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Creamed Corn reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 27th September 2010)

I didn't like the way this turned out.
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Meatball Stroganoff reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cuisine at Home (reviewed 28th September 2010)

This really didn't taste like any stroganoff that I've ever had. I though it was Ok but hubby didn't like it at all and son just thought OK like me. The...
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Mache with Warm Brie and Apples reviewed by aj12754

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 29th September 2010)

This was strangely disappointing. The mache with an aged balsamic was fine but the warm brie was disappointing (maybe not a very good brie?) although the...
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Prune-Armagnac Ice Cream reviewed by aj12754

From: The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories (reviewed 1st October 2010)

This was not a big hit in our house. The prunes seemed somewhat overpowering and the ice cream just didn't look very appetizing. I did like the armagnac...
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Light and Fluffy Pancakes reviewed by sturlington

From: The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition (reviewed 3rd October 2010)

This pancake batter is very thick so it's hard to cook the pancakes all the way through. I have found better recipes.
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Corn and Sugar Snap Pie Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 4th October 2010)

I love blue cheese, but this salad was just ok for me. I think it would have been better using the avocado instead, as suggested in the variations.
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Essential Chopped Tomato-Serrano Salsa reviewed by johnson6708

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 9th October 2010)

This was ok, but not outstanding. With that said, it may serve as an ingredient in a larger taste pallet of another dish, but simply as a stand alone...
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blueberry & buttermilk falls drink reviewed by wester

From: Moosewood Restaurant New Classics (reviewed 12th October 2010)

I didn't much care for this. The color is very pretty, but the taste isn't that special and I didn't like the mouth feel much either.
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Savory Cheese and Chive Bread reviewed by aj12754

From: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 17th October 2010)

This bread looks beautiful and is really cheesy, but we didn't much care for it. Possibly this is because I put in only half the amount of chives called...
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Jack 'O Lantern Cake Pops reviewed by southerncooker

From: Betty Crocker Fall Baking (reviewed 17th October 2010)

We tried making the Halloween Cake Pops from the cover of the BC fall baking booklet. It turned in to a complete disaster for Sarita, Tesia and I. We...
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A Dish of Baked Celery and its Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 20th October 2010)

Slightly disappointing. To be honest, I'm not that much of a fan of celery, but still.. First of all, for such an easy dish it took ages to make, and...
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moroccan tagine reviewed by wester

From: On Rice: 60 Fast and Easy Toppings That Make the Meal (reviewed 22nd October 2010)

This wasn't bad at all, but there are so many other things you could do with the same ingredients that are a lot better (such as roasting them). I probably...
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Pork Kebabs with Romesco reviewed by aj12754

From: The Food Network (reviewed 23rd October 2010)

In spite of a day marinating in the spice paste, the pork was underwhelming and the romesco a bit overpowering. In fact, I preferred dipping toasted...
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Saucy Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by shilton

From: For Goodness Taste (reviewed 30th October 2010)

The sauce was a bit separated which made for a weird texture, but that may be because I halved the recipe. That aside, the flavor was good - cheesy with...
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Berry Berry Streusel Bars reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 31st October 2010)

I made these 5/22/10 http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Berry-Berry-Streusel-Bars-775
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Granny Smith Apple Skillet Cake reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 31st October 2010)

I made this 10/9/10
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Carrot and Celery reviewed by wester

From: Thirst (reviewed 1st November 2010)

Won't be making this again. The carrot is not the right kind of sweetness to counter the celery. Apple works better.
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Quick Fish Stew with Couscous / Snelle Visstoofpot met Couscous reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 10th November 2010)

It was rather a soup than a stew, and it was very very very simple. With very simple, I really mean that it was little more than dissolving a stock cube...
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Butternut Squash Soup with Cumin and Coriander reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th November 2010)

Disappointing -- there is a great soup out there with this flavor profile but this isn't it. Under-seasoned even after I added additional cumin, coriander...
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry reviewed by aj12754

From: Epicurious (reviewed 16th November 2010)

Kind of a sad little stir fry -- nothing very interesting going on here. All the usual suspects (garlic and ginger and soy) are here but the result is...
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Chocolate Cherry Truffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 18th November 2010)

Postive aspects - these are easy to make. They take only a few ingredients and there is no fancy cooking technique. Another positive is that they look...
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Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola reviewed by friederike

From: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul (reviewed 21st November 2010)

While the idea as such has potential, I wouldn't recommend to make this recipe 1:1. First of all, the crust tasted as if it wasn't completely baked;...
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Peanut Butter Fondue with Chocolate Swirls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

We didn't really care for this one. I'm glad I tried it but it's not something I'd make again.
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Cori-flower reviewed by wester

From: The Abel & Cole Cookbook: Easy, Seasonal, Organic (reviewed 23rd November 2010)

Not my thing at all. There are so many better things to do with these ingredients.
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Balsamic Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream reviewed by Sharron

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th November 2010)

The kids helped make this recipe. They decided the vinegar was too much. And my nine-year-old dropping it from the freezer to floor did not help with execution....
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Flatbread Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Prosciutto reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 25th November 2010)

This has been the only really disappointing recipe we've made from this book so far. The spinach lets out water which then made the mustard drippy. We...
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Salmon and Herb Filo Parcels with Roast Tomatoes / Zalm-Kruidenfilopakketjes met geroosterde tomaten reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 29th November 2010)

Quite a simple recipe of which you should expect that there's nothing that really could go wrong. Well, the timing was very wrong. The salmon was done...
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Salmon and Herb Filo Parcels with Roast Tomatoes reviewed by friederike

From: Taste (reviewed 29th November 2010)

Quite a simple recipe of which you should expect that there's nothing that really could go wrong. Well, the timing was very wrong. The salmon was done...
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Roasted Turnips with Parmesan reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 6th December 2010)

I'm not really a big fan of cooked turnips but I do like them roasted with other root veggies. My daughter and I couldn't decide if we liked these or not....
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Savory Apple Charlotte reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This recipe took a lot of time to put together, and the result was very dry. This recipe requires having peasant-type bread, day old, that you butter,...
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