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Tessie's Pastitsio (Greek Baked Macaroni) reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: New York Cookbook: From Pelham Bay to Park Avenue, Firehouses to Four-Star Restaurants (reviewed 18th July 2014)

Adobe Apple Pie reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Bernard Clayton's Cooking Across America: Cooking With More Than 100 of North America's Best Cooks and 250 of Their Favorite Recipes (reviewed 18th July 2014)

Orange Honey Fajitas reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Sizzling Southwest Cookery (reviewed 18th July 2014)

Baked Fish Fillets reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: New York Times Cookbook (reviewed 18th July 2014)

Cranberry Pear Pie reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: New York Times Cookbook (reviewed 18th July 2014)

Crisp Fish Sticks reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: The Woman's Day Cookbook: Great Recipes, Bright Ideas, And Healthy Choices for Today's Cook (reviewed 18th July 2014)

Gourmet Fajitas reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Cooking with T-Fal; Fresh, Light, Delicious (reviewed 23rd July 2014)

Quinn's Vinaigrette reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Jane Brody's Good Food Gourmet (reviewed 23rd July 2014)

Loni's Chicken with Wild Rice reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Eat This .. It'll Make You Feel Better (reviewed 23rd July 2014)

Ginger Pineapple Frozen Yogurt reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: Instant Gourmet: Delicious Meals in 20 Minutes or Less (reviewed 23rd July 2014)

Pickled Gherkins with Chilli and Tarragon / Eingelegte Gurken mit Chili und Estragon reviewed by friederike

From: Mein Landrezept (reviewed 18th August 2014)

They were okay, but definitely not as nice as the ones I made according to my aunt's recipe. These ones contained way too many different ingredients, especially...
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Beans with Cream and Celery reviewed by Sovay

From: GOOD THINGS (reviewed 24th August 2014)

This tasted fine but the method of cooking the beans didn't work for me. They were to be boiled (after soaking) uncovered in just enough water to reach...
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Carrot Salad with Orange-Blossom Water reviewed by friederike

From: Casa Moro: The Second Cookbook (reviewed 1st September 2014)

Weird. We made the version with coarsely grated raw carrots, and the perfumery orange-blossom water just didn't go well with the naturally sweet carrots....
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Baked Oatmeal reviewed by Kestrel

From: Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen (reviewed 15th September 2014)

I found this too heavy for me. I prefer regular oatmeal with fruit on top so I won't make this one again.
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mapo tofu 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 3rd October 2014)

Disappointment at the dinner table, this dish had no distinct flavor, though it seemed healthy enough with its peas and carrots. I even researched oyster...
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Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Curry / Blumenkohl-Süßkartoffel-Curry reviewed by friederike

From: All in One (reviewed 7th October 2014)

Like my husband said, if he'd spend his life without ever eating this dish again, his life wouldn't be any poorer for it. What this dish does is take a...
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German Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: My Year in Meals and My Year in Cocktails (reviewed 12th October 2014)

We enjoy potato salad and often like German style instead of the mayo based I usually make. I decided to try this one as it was totally different from...
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Belgian Waffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Waffles: Sweet & Savory Recipes for Every Meal (reviewed 26th October 2014)

I am always on the lookout for yeast-raised waffle recipes, so I borrowed this book from the library. Big dissapointment; the waffles came out soggy regardless...
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Red Stripe Chicken reviewed by bellskid2

From: Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day (reviewed 28th October 2014)

The beer lent only a bitter flavor to the vegetables. The chicken tasted fine, but I could have just boiled it for all the extra flavor that was added....
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Merluza a la Gallega—Poached Hake with Potatoes and Tomato Sauce 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)

Used smoked paprika instead of plain. Pretty good, nothing special.
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Cheesy Potato Soup reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, Vol. 2 (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

So disappointed in this flavorless (which is amazing, considering how much cheese is in it!) soup! A customer gave my husband a huge bag of potatoes and...
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Thai-spiced Pumpkin Soup reviewed by kfranzetta

From: 101 Cookbooks (reviewed 3rd November 2014)

This is a very simple recipe, and much of the flavor depends on the Thai red curry paste that you use. Be sure to find a paste that adds enough flavor,...
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Cinnamon Squares reviewed by BethNH

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 21st November 2014)

I hope the squirrels like this cake more than my family. I've had this simple cake bookmarked for years. I was looking for something simple to bake today...
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Cornish Pasties reviewed by friederike

From: Pie (reviewed 10th December 2014)

Not impressed. The pastry is very similar to the Short Cut Pastry in that the fat is first frozen, then grated into the flour, which makes it a very fast...
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Classic Brown Soda Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 15th December 2014)

The bread was very dense and heavy. I made it for a friend's Irish-born mother who wanted the'real' thing. This wasn't it. The flavor wasn't bad but...
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40 Cloves and a Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Food Network (reviewed 19th December 2014)

Meh. Not worth the effort.
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Curried Macaroni reviewed by tignor

From: 101 Things to Do with Mac & Cheese (reviewed 19th December 2014)

I found two boxes of mac and cheese in my cabinet I needed to use. I made two recipes in this book based on what ingredients I had or what I knew, if I...
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Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream-Cheese Frosting reviewed by kalamansi

From: 100 Days of Real Food: How We Did It, What We Learned, and 100 Easy, Wholesome Recipes Your Family Will Love (reviewed 19th December 2014)

I used this recipe to make muffins. They definitely tasted virtuous; maybe if I'd added the frosting they would have been more on the cupcake side of...
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Spicy Mac and Cheese reviewed by tignor

From: 101 Things to Do with Mac & Cheese (reviewed 21st December 2014)

Two recipes tried out of this book, one (Curried Macaroni, reviewed a few days ago) not enough flavor and this one BAM right in your face. Too much. Too...
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Nori Fettuccine and Opihi with Garlic-Chili Butter Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Dinners for Two, Menus and Music: Vol IV (reviewed 26th December 2014)

Downgraded mostly because of incredibly poorly written recipe. As served, we rather like it. Remember this book offers menus for dinners for two. This...
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Anchovy-Potato Gratin reviewed by lisakelsey

From: New American Table (reviewed 27th December 2014)

Not sure what happened here, I was really expecting this to be awesome, but it really wasn't. It felt a little uncooked or unfinished, even though it was...
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Creamy Tomato Soup reviewed by tignor

From: Quick & Easy (reviewed 3rd January 2015)

Why such the tiny typeface, SuperCookery? Great day, can barely read it even with 3.00 reading glasses on! I had to squint and I'm not blind! Now, the...
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Cranberry Panna Cotta reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 11th January 2015)

This seemed like such a good idea - panna cotta without heavy cream (just butter milk) and cranberries for fruit. As written, there isn't enough sugar...
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Transylvanian meatballs with garlic sauce reviewed by redjanet

From: The Hairy Dieters: Good Eating (Hairy Bikers) (reviewed 12th January 2015)

Although this made a substantial lunch, along with a salad and some rice, I was a bit disappointed and surprised that these meatballs did not have as much...
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Strawberry-Lemon Chess Pie reviewed by ajens

From: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2015)

Way too sweet for us. The lemon is tart and bracing and the strawberry topping is so sweet its hard to eat. We ate it, but I wouldn't make it again.
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Coleslaw reviewed by kateq

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 2nd March 2015)

The dullest coleslaw ever.
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Coffee Cream Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts: 150 Recipes for Old-Fashioned and Modern Favourites (reviewed 16th March 2015)

My boys chose this pie for Pi Day 2015. I followed the directions exactly and saw the filling thicken nicely on the stove. It then came off the stove...
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Cheesy Jalapeno Beer Bread Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Lighten Up, Y'all: Classic Southern Recipes Made Healthy and Wholesome (reviewed 25th March 2015)

I tried making a half recipe and was in a hurry. I forgot to add in the salt and baking powder until I already had them in the pan and the tops brushed...
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Red Bean and Brown Rice Creole Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family (reviewed 25th March 2015)

I really didn't care for this salad. For some reason the vinegar just didn't go good on the rice for me.
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Banana Cream Pie reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques (reviewed 1st June 2015)

Just ok. Easy, but kind of boring.
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Bacon and Corn Griddle Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 22nd June 2015)

While I'm sure some people would enjoy this recipe and hubby though it sounded good when I read it to him, neither of us liked these. Just didn't think...
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The Greta (Sugar Cookie Squares) reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk Bar Life: Recipes & Stories (reviewed 5th July 2015)

Two points/stars for the idea of a giant, thick, moist, dense, simple sugar cookie, but zero for the oily mess! These cookies looked great until you take...
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Iced Cucumber Soup / Geeiste Gurkensuppe reviewed by friederike

From: Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche (reviewed 5th July 2015)

As my husband put it, 'It's like eaty loads of runny tzatziki'. Not very pleasant, thus.
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Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream reviewed by amarie8

From: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (reviewed 5th August 2015)

I've made a few of Jeni's recipes now and really like them for the consistency and flavour. However, the flavour on this one just wasn't doing it for me....
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Pumpkin Spice Latte reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 26th October 2015)

Neither daughter nor I have even had a Pumpkin Spice latte and we both enjoy pumpkin things. We decided to remedy that today. Hubby bought me three pumpkins...
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Lemon and Tarragon Chicken reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 15th October 2015)

I thought we were trying to make eating solids enticing? The chicken was severely overcooked (I was actually tempted to turn off the heat after just...
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Rice Cooker Polenta (Aka No Stir Polenta) reviewed by friederike

From: Food.com (reviewed 5th October 2015)

Nope, doesn't work. I checked after a few minutes to find one huge lump at the bottom of the rice cooker, and lots of water above. I whisked it, then let...
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Quick Porridge Fingers reviewed by friederike

From: The Baby-led Weaning Cookbook: Over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy (reviewed 5th October 2015)

Na, didn't really work. The recipe didn't indicate that you should use parchment paper or a lightly greased baking dish, do I didn't - the result was that...
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Nacho Turkey Casserole reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of Casseroles (Better Homes & Gardens) (reviewed 8th December 2015)

Tired of turkey sandwiches, I used the last 4 cups in this casserole. Something weird about putting salsa on turkey, though, and the flavors just didn't...
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Pumpkin Pie from Scratch reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 16th January 2016)

If you do not like your pie sweet, then this might satisfy. I, on the other hand, expect a bit of sweetness. This recipe calls for only 4T sugar in an...
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choco hoto pots reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 16th January 2016)

This recipe does not work at my altitude. This recipe has a lot of butter, chocolate, eggs, and a bit of flour. Ours rose and fell, and then were a greasy...
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Baby Leek Gratin with Smoked Gubbeen reviewed by hipcook

From: Kevin Dundon (reviewed 17th January 2016)

I'm not quite getting the point of this dish. It's leeks in a cheese sauce - a fair side dish, but not terribly interesting.
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Pea Soup with Parsnip / Erwtensoep met Pastinaak reviewed by friederike

From: Delicious (NL) (reviewed 11th February 2016)

How good can a soup be if it relies on four (yes, 4!) cubes of instant stock? Unfortunately I tend to choose recipes before reading through the list of...
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Swordfish with Papaya Salsa reviewed by tignor

From: Betty Crocker (reviewed 31st March 2016)

Trying to incorporate fish more into our diet, I made this. The salsa was quite tasty, but there is no such thing as a large papaya that will yield 2 cups...
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Carrott Tahini Muffins reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 15th April 2016)

Forgettable. I love sesame and tahini, and so was excited to prepare these muffins. They came together quickly and baked nicely, even at my high mountain...
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Curried Chicken & Broccoli Casserole reviewed by kaye16

From: Seasoned Cooking (reviewed 19th May 2016)

Easy. Not bad, but nothing to try again. I made a half recipe with skinless thighs rather than than boneless, skinless chicken breasts. My broccoli was...
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Carrot, Parsnip, and Cabbage with Mustard Seeds (Mohren-Pastinak-Kohl-Genuse mit Senfkornern) reviewed by hipcook

From: The German Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Regional Favorites (reviewed 12th June 2016)

Not crazy about this one. I found that the mint took over and the parsley got lost. I also found the carrots dominated the cabbage. But it's a fast hot...
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Cauliflower Relish reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 24th July 2016)

We didn't like this much at all. - The cauliflower should be in bite-sized pieces. For a relish? I think it should be pretty well chopped up, not bite-sized....
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Paneer reviewed by kaye16

From: 30 Minute Indian: Cook Modern Indian Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less. (30 Minute Cooking) (reviewed 25th July 2016)

Um, find another recipe. Madhur Jaffrey's paneer works. This recipe says it makes 5oz of paneer; mine weighed in less than 4oz.
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Beer Can Cabbage reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 20th August 2016)

A nice idea, but lots of flaws with the recipe. Here, a whole cabbage is grilled on a beer can, essentially the vegetarian version of beer can chicken....
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Monte Cristo Sandwich reviewed by hipcook

From: The Great Sandwich Book (reviewed 16th September 2016)

I don't understand why this recipe calls for 3 slices of bread per sandwich. I guess it makes it a little more filling, and you might argue it's a little...
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Preserved-Tomato Paccheri reviewed by aj12754

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 28th November 2016)

I thought I'd love this pasta dish -- even the recipe was fun to read. Toasted fennel and coriander seed warmed in olive oil along with garlic, lemon...
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Grandma Hill's Hoecakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South (reviewed 14th March 2017)

My family loves my version of hoecakes but these were just ok. The batter was to thin and there wasn't any fat of any kind in them. not a version I'd try...
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Olive Oil-Fried Eggs with Yogurt + Lemon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs (reviewed 22nd March 2017)

I couldn't decide if I liked this or not. Eaten with bites of toast it was ok but I didn't particularly care for the taste by itself. I did forget to add...
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Kartoffelcremesuppe mit Räucherlachs reviewed by friederike

From: Express-Abendessen (reviewed 24th March 2017)

Nope, not enjoyable. It's not even the flavour (bland), it's mainly the slightly slimey texture that makes this soup unappealing. I forgot to add the cream,...
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Persian-Inspired Eggs with Dates & Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple (reviewed 4th April 2017)

I found out I don't care for dates in my eggs. But I can say I tried before I decided that. I've heard people say they didn't like so and so only to tell...
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Sweet and Hot Apricot Condiment reviewed by kaye16

From: The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue (reviewed 15th June 2017)

We didn't like this much at all. Disappointing, since most of the condiment things in this book (salsa, chutneys, etc.) have been outstanding.
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Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by kalamansi

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 28th July 2017)

This recipe originally ran in Everyday Food, 9/2006. If you are looking for a giant chocolate chip cookie recipe, don't make this one. Use Martha Stewart's/Everyday...
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Cauliflower-Potato Curry reviewed by friederike

From: Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (reviewed 30th July 2017)

Actually 3.5 stars - 4 from DH, 3 from me. It tasted fine, but I thought it was a little bland texture-wise, it all seemed to be one big mush (it wasn't...
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Chicken Pie reviewed by Barbara

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 22nd October 2017)

This is a recipe with 5 main ingredients--a concept I really like. Although this pie was tasty, it was somewhat one-dimensional in flavour. Perhaps not...
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Vegetable Curry reviewed by tignor

From: Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, Vol. 2 (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking) (reviewed 6th November 2017)

Needs salt! In my effort to slow cook more, I've gone through this book (love this series) and choose this recipe but man...is it bland! Can't figure out...
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Masala Fish Steaks reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 7th December 2017)

Disappointing, this one. In a book full of really good recipes, this one was uninteresting. Used lieu noir filets, rather than steaks.
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Basic Rice reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker (reviewed 21st December 2017)

This recipe didn't work for me. It came out very sticky.
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White Russian Vegetable Soup reviewed by Cindyedge

From: Colorado Cache Cookbook: A Goldmine of Recipes (reviewed 7th January 2018)

I chose to make this recipe because it was also listed in another cookbook I own, the Western Junior League Cookbook which compiled "the best recipes from...
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White Russian Borscht reviewed by Cindyedge

From: Western Junior League Cookbook (reviewed 7th January 2018)

This soup has 3/4 c. of fresh lemon juice in it and was too tart, in spite of the 2 T of sugar and the sweetness of the beets. Additionally, it was just...
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Creamy Peanut Slaw reviewed by Cindyedge

From: Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (reviewed 14th January 2018)

As written, this recipe boring, flat, not at all compelling. I was able to rescue the recipe by adding some honey (I am not vegan but if you are, agave...
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Cauliflower Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Taste of Home Recipes (reviewed 17th January 2018)

Although I am sure this will be better on day two, I found it a little bland, even after the addition of the hot sauce included in the recipe. Uncharacteristically,...
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Gebrannte Mandeln (German Candied Almonds) reviewed by kateq

From: The Daring Gourmet (reviewed 29th January 2018)

This is a lot of work to accomplish an okay candied nut. The mixing is truly arduous and the nuts at the end are encased in a delightful candy shell and...
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Crunchy zucchini chips reviewed by Kestrel

From: Everyday Whole Grains: 175 New Recipes from Amaranth to Wild Rice, Includes Every Ancient Grain (reviewed 4th February 2018)

The taste was good but the texture just didn't work for me. I also had trouble getting the mixture to stick to the zucchini. Pretty fiddly so I probably...
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Warm Potato and Scallion Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 5th February 2018)

My family and I love potato salad many ways but unfortunately we didn't care for this version. I did have to make a couple substitutions and maybe that...
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True Grit Chicken Wings with Jalepeno Dipping Sauce reviewed by hipcook

From: Grits (Short Stack) (reviewed 15th February 2018)

A little lackluster. Using some corn grits to give crunch to baked wings was a neat idea, and I liked the little bit of corn taste, but my family didn't...
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Leek tomato and butternut croustade reviewed by Kestrel

From: Guardian Recipes (reviewed 8th March 2018)

This looked interesting so I decided to give it a try, never having cooked any of this author's dishes before. A quick crust is made using breadcrumbs,...
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Bratkartoffeln / Home Fries reviewed by friederike

From: Der große Lafer: Aus dem langjährigen Erfahrungsschatz eines leidenschaftlichen Kochs: 60 beliebte Klassiker... (reviewed 27th May 2018)

Oh bullshit! Big words about how you can recognize a great cook by the look of his home fries, but no clues whatsoever how to make them well (which means...
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Garlicky sesame-cured broccoli salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Favorite Recipes from Melissa Clark's Kitchen: Family Meals, Festive Gatherings, and Everything In-between (reviewed 5th July 2018)

This one says you can leave at room temperature for at least an hour or up to 48 hours in refrigerator. I decided to make the day before I was planning...
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Seeded Crackers reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Paleo Perfected: A Revolution in Eating Well with 150 Kitchen-Tested Recipes (reviewed 24th July 2018)

I really missed crackers on a gluten-free and Paleo diet. This recipe sounded intriguing, I also added my favorite, cumin seed. However the crackers turned...
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Biscuit-Wrapped Hot Dogs reviewed by hipcook

From: The Cookbook for Kids (Williams-Sonoma): Great Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook (reviewed 1st August 2018)

It's "pigs in a blanket"; there's not much to it. But heck, it was fast and let me cook with my kid. (His review was that he'd rather figure out how to...
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Chile Relleno - You - Didn't Burger reviewed by hipcook

From: The Bob's Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers (reviewed 8th September 2018)

I want to like the idea of this burger. But the directions for making chile rellenos were entirely too vague for me to follow successfully. They were greasy,...
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Sesame Pak Choi reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 9th September 2018)

This was awful, oily, and using bad technique. I would have expected this to be stir-fried and steamed (because why else would you use a wok?), and 'medium...
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Kartoffelpuffer reviewed by friederike

From: Springlane (reviewed 21st October 2018)

Not too bad. The reason why I'm giving a two star rating nonetheless is because although this recipe is actually titled "Nie wieder matschige Kartoffelpuffer!...
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Golden flax and spelt bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Artisan Sourdough Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Delicious Handcrafted Bread with Minimal Kneeding (reviewed 9th November 2018)

My second recipe from this book, and again I had a major problem with the proportions. The recipe calls for 60 g of flaxseeds soaked for 45 minutes or...
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Carrot,Ginger, and Beet soup reviewed by Barbara

From: Vegetarian Planet (reviewed 5th January 2019)

I'm not sure if it was execution or just a poor recipe, but the flavour of the soup was totally dominated by the grated orange zest. Maybe there was some...
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Foil-Baked Fish Filets reviewed by kaye16

From: The Incredible Secrets of Mustard: The Quintessential Guide to the History, Lore, Varieties and Healthful Benefits of Mustard (reviewed 20th March 2019)

Good idea, poor recipe. - What on earth are slivered carrots? I sliced my carrots fine and they weren't done in the given time. - The dry mustard powder...
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Spicy Pork and Potatoes from India reviewed by kaye16

From: The Incredible Secrets of Mustard: The Quintessential Guide to the History, Lore, Varieties and Healthful Benefits of Mustard (reviewed 27th March 2019)

I only realized when I was assembling the spices for this, that this is acutally a vindaloo recipe from someone who thinks vinadloo should have pototies...
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7-Veg Tomato Sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 20th December 2019)

I didn't like this sauce much at all. The ingredients are all things we like but for us the resulting sauce was bland. I managed to rescue it by adding...
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Sweet Potato and Feta Bourekas reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 5th April 2020)

The pastry is just fine but the filling is a huge disappointment. the sweetness of the potatoes is not balanced by the olives---it's just odd.
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The Best Darned Corn Muffins You Ever Ate reviewed by tignor

From: The Musical Theatre Cookbook: Recipes from Best-Loved Musicals (reviewed 15th August 2020)

These were ok. Definitely not "The best darn corn muffins I ever ate." They were more "bready" than "cornmealy" and that's sad. The Best Darn Corn Muffins...
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Pumpkin Pancakes with Candied Pumpkin Seeds reviewed by hipcook

From: The New Chesapeake Kitchen (reviewed 22nd November 2020)

These were fine, but nothing to write home about. I had trouble with the extra moisture from the pumpkin throwing the cook time off; my first batch was...
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Cardamom Rice Pudding with Golden Raisins reviewed by jenncc

From: Bi-Rite Market's Eat Good Food: A Grocer's Guide to Shopping, Cooking & Creating Community Through Food (reviewed 14th January 2022)

I was disappointed in this one - the flavors are nice (cardamom and orange) but it is way too sweet (even tho I skimped on the sugar). This cooks on stove...
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Osei e Polenta (Sparrow skewers on polenta) reviewed by JustJim

From: Celebrazione! : 75 Years of Eating and Drinking with the De Bortoli Family (reviewed 25th September 2009)

Sparrows on sticks? Please. The little mice with wings are nesting in my gutters but I'm still not going to a) catch them, b) pluck them, c) clean them,...
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Cookies and Cream Fudge reviewed by friederike

From: Good Housekeeping: Step-by-step Cookbook: Over 650 Easy-to-follow Techniques and Triple-tested Recipes (Good Housekeeping) (reviewed 17th October 2009)

Terribly sweet! That is not to say they weren't yummy, but only if you had not more than a crumble per day...
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