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Cranberry Tart reviewed by aj12754

From: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 4th November 2010)

I probably should preface this review by saying that I love cranberries. Every holiday season, I experiment with different recipes for cranberry sauces,...
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Puy Lentils with Sour Cherries, Bacon and Gorgonzola reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 5th November 2010)

Were you surprised? I was. Actually, I was afraid we were having to order pizza tonight. We didn't; we decided to serve it next time we were having a dinner...
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Chicken and Lemon Terrine reviewed by aj12754

From: Terrines, Pates and Galantines (The Good Cook Techniques and Recipes) (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This was a joint project for me as I have a friend who enjoys trying new projects and techniques as much as I do. The recipe is time-consuming and somewhat...
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Black Bean Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This soup is delicious - I've actually made a note on the page that it's better than the one in Bittman's "How to Cook Everything" - and I make it regularly....
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Portuguese White Bean Soup reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This is one of the recipes that my mom used to make out of this cookbook, and it's just as good as I remember it being! I use canned chicken stock and...
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Easy Refritos reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

As promised, this refried bean recipe is very easy. It's also delicious, and very easily adapted i any variety of ways once you get the hang of it. For...
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Peperonata reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

Served with polenta, this is one of my favorite dishes of all time. It's easy to make, and full of flavor. This is one of the only vegetarian meals that...
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Creamy Garlic Dressing reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This recipe is simple to make, uses ingredients that I generally have on hand, and tastes phenomenal. Who knew that drizzling some milk into the blender...
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Easy Artichoke Sauce reviewed by shilton

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 6th November 2010)

This sauce has caused me to keep canned artichoke hearts in my pantry as a staple, because every time I make it for guests, they ask for the recipe. I...
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White Wine Cake reviewed by JustLaura

From: Great Good Food: Luscious Lower-Fat Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

This smells wonderful while you are reducing the wine and the cake is extraordinary. Very unusual and very good. This was our trial run for the holidays...
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Polenta Tart Crust (Pasta di Polenta) reviewed by aj12754

From: Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I loved the flavor and texture of this tart dough and if all doughs were as easy to work with as this one, I'd lose my fear of failed dough forever. The...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (reviewed 7th November 2010)

Excellent cookies - no one tasted the secret ingredient whole-wheat flour. I made only half a batch (i.e. 10 cookies) and they were gone within hours....
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Szechuan Hot and Sour Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 7th November 2010)

I've always wanted to make Hot and Sour Soup at home and this was my first attempt. I was very pleased with the result. I used an Indonesian Chili paste...
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Marinated Feta with Olives reviewed by sturlington

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

This was really tasty. I loved the addition of the piquillo pepper. I used ricotta salata because members of my household don't care for feta, and the...
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Polenta Cakes Topped with Prosciutto and Peppadew Slivers reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 7th November 2010)

These were cheesy goodness, with a pleasant kick from the peppadew peppers. I had polenta in my pantry, so I made the polenta rather than using the pre-made...
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Polenta Cakes Topped with Prosciutto and Peppadew Slivers reviewed by KCinNH

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Tried this recipe for a family get together this past weekend. Everyone loved them and asked that I make more next time. Simple with great bold flavors....
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Sun-Dried Tomato and Crème Fraîche Crostini reviewed by KCinNH

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 8th November 2010)

Another big hit with my party guests! These really do taste like little pizzas with big flavor. I did find these to be a bit oily, however, the oil from...
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Sour Cream or Yogurt Dip, Five Ways reviewed by sturlington

From: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 10th November 2010)

This is one of my favorite go-to appetizers. I usually have the ingredients on hand.
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Sweet Potato Fries reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 11th November 2010)

Yum! I added sesame seeds and salt to this recipe which complemented the cumin, coriander and peeper nicely. A thumbs up from my 4 year old.
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Banana Crumb Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 12th November 2010)

We really enjoyed this cake. It was easy to make. I make it without the optional nuts but also think it would be good with them.
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Macaroni and Cheese Deluxe reviewed by southerncooker

From: Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities (reviewed 12th November 2010)

My daughter requested this as part of her birthday supper this year. It was great and cheesy. Love the swiss, cheddar and Parmesan in this one. It makes...
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Pork Pot Roast with Apricots, Cardamom & Ginger reviewed by friederike

From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 13th November 2010)

5 stars, no doubt. It's a very easy dish, but produces excellent results. The meat is juicy, the flavours interesting yet balanced. The only thing I might...
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Chocolate Marzipan Sugar Cookies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Wow were these ever great! True to the description, the cookies were soft inside, and crackly on the outside. These are not inexpensive to make - they...
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Roasted Broccoli Gratin with Blue Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pillsbury (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This was a recipe by Mark Bittman. My daughter and I loved it. I'm not a big fan of broccoli and cheese but roasting the broccoli with a bit of olive oil,...
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Warm Carrot and Asparagus Salad with Sesame Dressing reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 14th November 2010)

This is an amazing recipe. We didn't have pre-grated carrots, but it was easy enough to grate up 2 large carrots. The beauty of bright green asparagus...
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Thai- Style Coconut Soup reviewed by Leeka

From: Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World (reviewed 14th November 2010)

Delicious smooth coconut flavour combines with chili, lime and ginger. I love this flavour combination and there are tofu and mushrooms to sink your teeth...
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Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

We loved this one. It's ready in just 3 hours of slow cooking. My daughter did suggest that we try it in the oven next time to give it a crunchy crust...
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Streusel-topped Pumpkin Spice Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

These were so easy to make. They start with a spice cake mix and with just a couple add ins and then the easy to make streusel topping you have a wonderful...
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Banana Pecan French Toast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 15th November 2010)

I made this one for our Sunday breakfast. My 10 yr. old great niece spent Sat night with us and she enjoyed this one. I though it was good too. Daughter...
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Rosemary and Ginger Vegetable Soup reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Baked Breaded Eggplant with Marinara reviewed by sewit12

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2010)

Sirloin steaks with garlicky swiss chard reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 19th November 2010)

So tasty! Loved the mustard flavor with the swiss chard.
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Orecchiette Pasta with Wilted Greens reviewed by zvant

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This pasta is the one I should have eaten in college instead of pasta topped with bottled red sauce or ramen noodles. And I enjoy it now as much as I...
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Mashed Potatoes with Milk and Parmesan Cheese, Bolognese Style reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 19th November 2010)

I thought these were delicious--beautifully fluffy mashed potatoes with a strong flavor of Parmesan. They go great with Italian sausages.
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Sourdough Starter Baguettes reviewed by andrew

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 19th November 2010)

This is a great recipe, and like her Natural Starter Bread before it, an education on how to produce excellent natural starter breads. I particularly like...
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Hamburger Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 21st November 2010)

This is a great cold weather meal. It's pretty quick to put together. Takes about an hour in a pot on top of the stove or you can put it in your slow cooker...
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Rosemary and Ginger Vegetable Soup reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 21st November 2010)

There is a lot of chopping in preparation, but by dicing vegetables to small pieces they cook quickly. I usually think of soups as something that cooks...
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Rugelach reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun (reviewed 21st November 2010)

These are delicious and easy to make. I doubled the recipe and made half as instructed- with raisins and walnuts. The other batch I made using toasted...
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Spinach-Artichoke Potato Lasagna reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray Show (reviewed 21st November 2010)

I saw Rachael make this on her show Friday. This was delicious. We did make one substitution. We couldn't find frozen artichokes in our local market and...
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Tropical Fruit Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Dessert or side, the ginger/honey/lime juice dressing is an adult way to dress up a fruit salad. Nice if you can get tropical fruits, but also good with...
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Sautéed Bananas reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Very good. Very easy.
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Peach Parfait with Amaretto Cream reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

A very pretty, easy dessert. Looks impressive for company. I've done the same thing with strawberries using another cookie for the crumble and another...
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Moosewood Fudge Brownies reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Good! is my only comment in the book.
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Coffee Ricotta Mousse reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

This is the recipe I turn when I've got some leftover ricotta to use up. It is *very* rich, but very tasty. Nowadays I usually make a half recipe of this...
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Cheater Chicken Curry reviewed by Sharron

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

Delicious! It was simple to make yet tasted very exotic!! I made this dish before verifying I had the coconut milk in the pantry. In a panic I substituted...
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Baked Breaded Eggplant with Marinara reviewed by Sharron

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

I love how easy this is! I have made this 3 times this summer- every time the crop share had eggplants! My daughters love the recipe too! The panko makes...
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Bangers and Mash reviewed by Sharron

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

My husband and I decided this recipe is one to have the kids help in the kitchen. Everyone liked the meal. they thought cooking with beer was cool! There...
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Chinese Pie (What the Rest of the World Calls Shepherd's Pie) reviewed by Sharron

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 22nd November 2010)

The kids helped out cooking this recipe! They liked it so much that they took leftovers in their thermos for lunch the next day!
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Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Scones reviewed by southerncooker

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

These are delicious and I've made them several times. Lovely way to have your bacon, egg and bread.
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Garlic-Lime Steak with Avocado Salsa reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 23rd November 2010)

The hits keep on coming for us in this cookbook. As in top of the chart hits. Tonight, we had this steak and salsa with leftover horseradish mashed potatoes...
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken reviewed by dkennedy

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 24th November 2010)

Grilled Portobello Parmesan reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 24th November 2010)

I made this 7/13/09
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Wasabi Miso Glazed Salmon reviewed by Sharron

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

My whole family loved this dish. We eat a lot of salmon. I thought the flavor was mild but I went easy on the miso so the kids would eat it without complaining!...
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Panko and Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Wilted Spinach reviewed by Sharron

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

Wow! This simple recipe was so much better than it lead on that I forced it into my father's mouth when he came in while I was cooking and he was very...
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Garlic-Lime Steak with Avocado Salsa reviewed by Sharron

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

Everything is right with this recipe. Why did I never think to mix steak and avocado?!! I marinated the steak then drove to my friends house whose father...
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Herb-roasted Turkey Breast reviewed by southerncooker

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 26th November 2010)

Since my Mom just had by-pass surgery and is still in the hospital we decided to hold off on our big Thanksgiving celebration until she's home. I decided...
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Scallion Pancakes with Crispy Turkey and Cranberry Hoisin Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 27th November 2010)

These were fantastic. What a great idea for use of some Thanksgiving leftovers. I know we'll make these again.
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This was a WONDERFUL dessert that required an awful lot of work. I have to say that our crowd of 12 all enjoyed it so I would probably make it again but...
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Apple Pie with Oat Streusel reviewed by JustLaura

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 28th November 2010)

We made this for Thanksgiving 2010 and it was wonderful. We heaped all 3 lbs of apples in our crust and had a huge pie that cooked down nicely. It did...
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Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Red Beet Chips reviewed by bhnyc

From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This was the soup we served at Thanksgiving and it was a nice alternative to the butternut squash soup that we usually have. It was delicious. The beet...
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Grandma Clark's Soda Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This is not the standard soda bread - it is richer (includes eggs and a goodly dose of sugar). The batter is very wet (no kneading), and you pour it...
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Spicy tomato-sauces enchiladas with Jalapenos and aged cheese reviewed by sturlington

From: Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine (reviewed 28th November 2010)

We all really like this. If you follow the recipe as directed, the end result is more like a snack than an entree. I added shredded, poached chicken to...
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LInguine with Tomatoes and Basil reviewed by bhnyc

From: Silver Palate Cookbook 25th Anniversary Edition (reviewed 28th November 2010)

This is one of my favorite recipes ever! It is so easy to make and just smells like summer. Even though I love garlic, I don't use as much as the recipe...
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Potato Tart with Manchego, Spinach, and Thyme reviewed by goodfoodhunter

From: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 30th November 2010)

Easy, relatively low labor and delicious. I did not peel the potatoes to save time and I don't think it mattered one bit. This was very good and looked...
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Quinoa Corn Salad reviewed by heather

From: Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook (reviewed 30th November 2010)

Flavors from cilantro, red onion and jalapeno contrast with sweet corn and red pepper... the final dimension is the tang of the lemon and lime. A delicious...
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Jeffrey's Roast Chicken reviewed by bhnyc

From: Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (reviewed 2nd December 2010)

This is delicious and dinner was on the table in just over an hour. Since I didn't have two lemons, I used one lemon and one orange. That combination...
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Once-a-Month-Lamb reviewed by torimpls

From: Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh and Healthy Recipes (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

Vishnu, preserve me. This was AMAZING. Look no further for a flavorful, complex, and SIMPLE curry that will knock everyone's socks off. I saw Bal make...
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Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 3rd December 2010)

This is a chunky soup full of vegetables. I liked it because it adds some new flavors to chicken soup, but it also can be adapted to what you have in your...
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Mango Chocolate Smoothie reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Beverages on a Budget (reviewed 4th December 2010)

The Mango Chocolate Smoothie is a delicious treat any time of year. It can be used as a snack, or as dessert when topped with a little whipped topping. This...
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Taco Dinner reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Main Meal Magic (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This taco dinner is easy to prepare, and tastes great. You can go wrong when you allow each person to add their own toppings. This is one of many meals...
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Lunch Sack Ideas: Vegetable Cups reviewed by ShannonLBuck

From: Frugal Recipes: Spending Less to Eat Healthy (reviewed 4th December 2010)

This is a great idea for adding a nutritious side to any lunch sack. Frugal Recipes has other healthy lunch box and lunch sack ideas as well.
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Basic Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The 1997 Joy of Cooking (reviewed 5th December 2010)

This is my go to pancake recipe. Simple but delicious pancakes. Light and fluffy and just waiting for some delicious toppings like syrup or fruit.
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Massaged Kale Salad reviewed by southerncooker

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

This was absolutely amazing. We loved it. Who'd have thought massaging kale would make such a tasty salad with mango and pumpkin seeds. I know we'll be...
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Tango Cookies (Alfajores) reviewed by andrew

From: The Best of BetterBaking.com: More Than 200 Classic Recipes From the Beloved Baker's Website (reviewed 6th December 2010)

I made these exactly as written in the recipe and they were just perfect. The cookies are nice, and the addition of ground almonds makes them a little...
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Walnut Quick Bread reviewed by aj12754

From: Emerils.com (reviewed 7th December 2010)

I was looking for a walnut bread to accompany a nice blue cheese for tonight's dinner. Originally I had planned to make a yeast bread, but ran out of time,...
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Lora Brody's Rugelach reviewed by lemonadesandwich

From: Epicurious (reviewed 7th December 2010)

This was an excellent rugelach recipe. I even got a thumbs up from the Jewish grandmother in attendance at the party where I served them. I did play...
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Zucchini Pie with Spinach and Lemon Thyme / Courgettetaart met Spinazie en Citroentijm reviewed by friederike

From: Nest Koken (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Oh, wow! Excellent pie! Very full of flavours, the best proof that vegetarian food doesn't need to be dull at all, on the contrary.
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Gingerbread Soufflé with Cranberry Sauce / Lebkuchensoufflée mit Cranberrysoße reviewed by friederike

From: Für Sie - Kochen und Verwöhnen (reviewed 7th December 2010)

Perfect dessert for any festive meal in December! I love the fact that it introduces typical Christmassy flavours in a different form. Additionally, it...
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Sauteed Bok Choy and Broccoli reviewed by IamLaura

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 11th December 2010)

I love this recipe. It is quick, healthy, and delicious! It is savory and a little bit spicy. The veg turns out bright green and retains a satisfying crunch....
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Vegannaise reviewed by Leeka

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 12th December 2010)

This was my first attempt at making vegannaise and it was extremely easy. Silken tofu, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, cider vinegar, a touch of turmeric...
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Grilled Sausage and Potato Salad with Spinach, Red Onion and Brewmaster Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 12th December 2010)

We loved this one. I couldn't find Brewmaster mustard so I used Plochman's Beer Mustard instead and it tasted great. I think this dressing would also be...
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Classic Cream Scones reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th December 2010)

These are delicious. I made the cherry - vanilla variation for out-of-town guests and everyone loved them. A really nice morning treat -- perfect for...
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Zuni Chicken Stock reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 12th December 2010)

This recipe provides excellent detailed instructions on how to make chicken stock. I looked for chicken feet, including the local Asian market, to no...
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Hashed Sweet Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

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

I made these delicious sweet potato hash browns for our Sunday breakfast. The recipe itself was a bit confusing to me. I couldn't get the potatoes to swirl...
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Roasted Applesauce 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 has become my go-to approach for applesauce. Its versatile, and delicious. Its also easy because once the apples are pealed, there is almost no...
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Fleur-de-Sel Caramels reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 13th December 2010)

This recipe was fairly easy to prepare, and it came out great. I was looking for something I could prepare to give to friends a neighbors, and auditioned...
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

We really enjoyed this version of mashed potatoes. I like having the milk at room temperature and melting the butter before adding both to the mashed potatoes....
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Roasted Applesauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

What an easy way to make applesauce. I used stayman apples since that's what I had on hand. Since they are a bit tart I used the suggested maximum amount...
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Savory Apple Charlotte reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 14th December 2010)

Hubby and I loved this one but he thought it needed a bit more sugar in the applesauce. I used the roasted applesauce from page 260. Instead of butter...
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Double decker toasted cornbread and spicy greens stack reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals (reviewed 14th December 2010)

This was delicious. I love the addition of sriracha sauce to the dressing that you toss the greens in. I know I'll be making this one again. YUMMY! Makes...
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Mixed Lettuces and Greens with Garlic Chapons reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 15th December 2010)

This is just a simple salad with a simple dressing (the kind of dressing I usually make), but it tastes really good. I love the garlic chapons and what...
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Ragu a la Bolognese (Beef Ragu) reviewed by kateq

From: My Berlin Kitchen: A Love Story (with Recipes) (reviewed 9th October 2012)

I took the comments about the long slow cooking to heart and started this on the stove and then transferred it to the slow cooker so it could get a good...
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Brine for Chicken Breasts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 16th December 2010)

I tested this brine on the breasts removed from the intact chicken that I used for making broth. I am not much of a meat cooker, and this was only the...
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Peppermint Bark reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 17th December 2010)

This was super simple to make and very delicious. Nice to have around for the holidays and a nice holiday gift for friends and coworkers. And this recipe...
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Candied Citrus Peel reviewed by aj12754

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Although the knife work might be a little tedious (getting the peel without the pith and then cutting the peel into thin strips), the end result is tasty...
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Chocolate Magic Mousse Pie reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Super easy chocolate mousse pie. This pie has become a Thanksgiving tradition in our family.
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Spiced Pumpkin Bread reviewed by BethNH

From: The Bon Appetit Cookbook: Fast Easy Fresh (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Wonderful pumpkin bread with typical pumpkin pie spices. Full of flavor and very moist. Makes 2 large loaves. Freezes well. Also makes 24 very large...
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Very Easy Cheddar Biscuits reviewed by season2taste

From: The Really Useful Cookbook (reviewed 17th December 2010)

Elegantly thin, melt-in-the-mouth cheese biscuits. I made these for the first time recently to go with drinks at a small party at my place. It's the...
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Aio e Oio -- Roman Garlic and Oil Sauce reviewed by sturlington

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 18th December 2010)

I like to make this if I want a light supper, perhaps with a salad or some steamed broccoli or spinach on the side. This version is not much different...
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Macadamia and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 18th December 2010)

Delicious - I just love the saltiness of the nuts in these cookies!
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