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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys (reviewed 10th January 2011)My first scalloped potatoes and it was delicious. Really simple to make. I used my KitchenAid stand mixer slicer/shredder attachment to slice the potatoes... | |
Lucy's Chocolate Minis reviewed by Astrid5555From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 11th January 2011)These lovely little desserts are just the right size for a quick chocolate pick-me-up and come together in no time! I will definitely make them again! | |
Lemon Cheesecake Squares reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 12th January 2011)These were super easy to make and really a treat to eat.
I did not use the lemon curd recipe provided within the recipe since I had lemon curd in the... | |
Lemon- and Herb-Roasted Chicken reviewed by mishamonetFrom: Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods (reviewed 14th January 2011)This was really delicious. My kids loved it and the whole house smelled amazing while it was cooking (the garlic!).
I didn't have fresh herbs on hand... | |
Oatmeal-Coconut Cookies reviewed by Astrid5555From: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery (reviewed 15th January 2011)Simple, quick and delicious! I flatten the cookies with a fork before baking though since they do not spread at all. | |
Baked BBQ Black-Eyed Peas reviewed by Astrid5555From: Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine (reviewed 15th January 2011)A great hearty dish for a cold winter day. Unfortunately it takes more than 3 hours until it is finished, so start in time! I had basmati rice as a side... | |
Roast Pumpkin, Red Lentil and Pepita Hummus reviewed by Astrid5555From: Coming Home to Eat: Wholefood for the Family (reviewed 15th January 2011)A variation on the classic chickpea hummus this version adds a completely new twist to sandwiches or wraps. Simply delicious! | |
Braciole reviewed by JustLauraFrom: Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes (reviewed 16th January 2011)I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! I substituted Parmesan for provolone and it was just wonderful. Really VERY easy and fun to make.... | |
Garlic Confit reviewed by wannabeagoodcookFrom: Bouchon (reviewed 16th January 2011) | |
Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives, Lemon, and Fennel reviewed by wannabeagoodcookFrom: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 16th January 2011)I served this for some company yesterday, and even my husband, who doesn't ordinarily like chicken, loved it. I made it the evening before and then put... | |
Potato Leek Soup reviewed by wannabeagoodcookFrom: Bouchon (reviewed 17th January 2011)Lovely. | |
Estella's Mexican Beef-Filled Peppers with a Pecan Sauce reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Mighty Spice Cookbook: Fast, Fresh and Vibrant Dishes Using No More Than 5 Spices for Each Recipe (reviewed 26th September 2011)The filling on these is reminiscent of a dish I had at an "authentic Mexican" restaurant in Austin recently. The meat is well seasoned and I love that... | |
Fried aubergine (eggplant) slices reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 17th January 2011)I made a half recipe (for two) will all the spices, except that I halved the max cayenne (but won't do that again). A tasty and easy way to serve eggplant.
I... | |
Coppa & Warm Parslied Potato Salad With Roasted Peppers reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th January 2011)I have never heard of coppa and couldn't find it here but the recipe says you can substitute salami so that's what I did. I had some jarred roasted peppers... | |
Rough Puff Pastry reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 18th January 2011)I gave this recipe a 5 because it actually worked. I've never made puff pastry before, and I cannot believe that a combination of flour, butter, and water... | |
Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Georgia Hometown Cookbook (State Hometown Cookbook) (reviewed 18th January 2011)This was delicious and easy to make. I made this while visiting in Georgia and actually did use Georgia apples and pecans. But I am sure I can make it... | |
Carolina-Style Pulled Pork reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: The New Blue Ridge Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from Virginia's Highlands to North Carolina's Mountains (reviewed 18th January 2011)Delicious. My son-in-law was the one who actually made this. The flavor of the meat was delicious and I liked the vinegar-based sauce. Since the pork... | |
Potage Veloute aux Champignons (Cream of Mushroom Soup) reviewed by aj12754From: Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume One (1) (Vol 1) (reviewed 18th January 2011)Maybe death and taxes are the only sure things in life ... but it often seems to me that Julia's recipes are also pretty sure things ... reliably delicious... | |
Blue Cheese Tartine reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 19th January 2011)This recipe is oh-so-simple, but packs a powerful taste punch. We loved it. Even my 10-year-old niece liked it, without the blue cheese for her though.... | |
Oranges and Rosemary Honey reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 19th January 2011)This is a delightful light healthy dessert. We were lucky to find big juicy sweet California oranges. I used local clover honey, and dried rosemary.... | |
Crostini with Charred Sweet 100 Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinegar reviewed by southerncookerFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 21st January 2011)I used grape tomatoes for these since I think they are really flavorful and I couldn't get the Sweet 100 ones. Hubby and I loved these. I used French bread... | |
Stir-Fried Squid with Garlic and Chilli reviewed by friederikeFrom: Simple Chinese Cooking (reviewed 22nd January 2011)Soo delicious, an explosion of tastes, and it looked impressive too! This is definitely on our list of 'food for guests'. We didn't serve it with lime... | |
Mac & Cheese reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 23rd January 2011)This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It is always a hit. I will admit- this time I used panko instead of fresh breadcrumbs, thinking that they... | |
Bacon and Goat Cheese Chicken reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Cooking Light (reviewed 23rd January 2011)Very few ingredients, the scallions, goat cheese and crispy bacon made a very delicious filling and it cooked very quickly. This would be a nice dish for... | |
Asian Chicken Burgers reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Food Network (reviewed 24th January 2011)My daughter made these and we thought they were delicious. She used siracha sauce instead of the sambal oelek and baby bella mushrooms instead of the white... | |
Panko and Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Wilted Spinach reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking (reviewed 24th January 2011)Really good. Even my husband who doesn't like fish liked this. He said that the sauce and coating really upped the flavor quotient. I will make cod this... | |
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 24th January 2011)These are pretty similar to my standard way of making mashed potatoes. I don't normally add buttermilk, but I will use it if I have any on hand. I didn't... | |
Serious Rum Cake reviewed by AnkoCuppFrom: BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (reviewed 24th January 2011)This cake has become my go-to cake for practically any occasion. On one hand, it is incredibly tender, moist, and has a delicious citrusy flavor. On... | |
Open-faced Chicken Sausage Sandwiches reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Sara Foster's Casual Cooking: More Fresh Simple Recipes from Foster's Market (reviewed 25th January 2011)I probably make this once every couple of weeks, although not always on the grill. Sometimes I omit the peppers and onions, depending on what I have available,... | |
Crisp toffee chocolate bars reviewed by laschnitFrom: Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys (reviewed 25th January 2011)This has become my go-to recipe when I need to throw together a quick dessert. The recipe makes a good deal of bars (or squares) but it's easy to double... | |
Pate Brisee reviewed by aj12754From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 26th January 2011)This is possibly the easiest dough I have ever made -- directions are precise (almost to the second) and concise and the recipe was easily halved to make... | |
Orange-Roasted Salmon with Yogurt-Caper Sauce reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2011)Great quick and delicious week-night supper. The yogurt -caper sauce is 5 minutes in the making and the salmon bakes in about 10-15 minutes. I cooked... | |
Aromatic Yellow Rice reviewed by kaye16From: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking (reviewed 26th January 2011)Pretty, tasty, and easy (as these things go). If I'm in a hurry, I skip soaking the rice and just give it a good rinse. Making a 1/3 recipe (to serve 2... | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by andrewFrom: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 27th January 2011)These are, quite possibly, the best chocolate chip cookies I've had. I didn't change a thing in the recipe, though I usually go a little light on sprinkling... | |
Big-Hearted Macaroni and Cheese with Artichokes reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 27th January 2011)Confession time - this recipe was my entry into the casserole contest. I developed this recipe when my kids wanted mac & cheese, and I was trying... | |
Chargrilled Broccoli with Chilli and Garlic reviewed by friederikeFrom: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th January 2011)Absolutely a great dish! The broccoli was fresh, crunchy, slightly smokey, and packed with flavour. It tasted nice both hot and cold, and you can also... | |
Pizza Dough reviewed by Wildcat FanFrom: Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood: Frank Pelligrino Cooks Italian with Family and Friends (reviewed 29th January 2011)This is the absolute best pizza dough I have ever made. I have previously used several other recipes, but now always use this one. It is easy to make... | |
Chicken Bouillabaisse reviewed by allyalFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 29th January 2011)This dish was DELICIOUS! The chicken was tender, the flavors (especially the garlic) melded so well. It was relatively easy to prepare also. I made the... | |
The Sandwich for BleuCheese Fans reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 30th January 2011)Beets are the new tomato.
I've always thought that a sandwich had to have tomatoes for me to truly love it. This sandwich opened my eyes!
This sandwich... | |
Whipped Hot Chocolate reviewed by bhnycFrom: Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 31st January 2011)This is really delicious but very rich. A little bit is all you need to warm up on a cold day. Next time, I might use more milk and less half and half... | |
Classic Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by lklodaFrom: The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pan in Your Kitchen (reviewed 31st January 2011)This recipe is flawless and can easily be halved with perfect results. I recommend adding chopped, toasted walnuts and mashed banana, or berries (frozen... | |
Eggplant Rollatini reviewed by bhnycFrom: Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen (reviewed 31st January 2011)This was really, really good! It was pretty easy to make but takes time to make the sauce and salt and drain the eggplant slices, so plan ahead. It's a... | |
Zucchini and Vermouth reviewed by kaye16From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 31st January 2011)Very simple. Very good.
I defrosted 2 cups of grated zucchini. As a side for two, probably 3 cups would have been better. Will definitely do this again.
Made... | |
Red beans and rice reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Bill Neal's Southern Cooking (reviewed 2nd February 2011)I love this dish, have made it a couple of times per year for the last ten years or so, when I really want an excellent meaty stew. I haven't yet made... | |
Sylvia's Steamin' Cornbread reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Sylvia's Family Soul Food Cookbook: From Hemingway, South Carolina, To Harlem (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This is one of my favorite recipes, and I've given it away many many times. This is a sweet and moist cornbread, almost a cake, so it won't win the hearts... | |
Chocolate Raspberry Crisp reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Cakes and cowpokes: New desserts from the old Southwest (reviewed 2nd February 2011)Everyone should make this recipe right now!! Of course, it's best when raspberries are in season, so you get lots of intense fruit flavor, but seriously,... | |
Breakfast Sausage with Fresh Ginger and Sage reviewed by jlg84From: Charcuterie (reviewed 2nd February 2011)I have made this several times now, and it is a real winner. The flavours are great, and it's quite easy to do. | |
Ma Po Tofu reviewed by jlg84From: Sichuan Cookery (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This dish is one that I make so often that the book automatically opens to the page now. I have made it for Chinese people (I am not Chinese) who has pleaded... | |
Osso Buco Milanese reviewed by jlg84From: The River Cottage Meat Book (reviewed 2nd February 2011)Very successful recipe, and easy to follow. Only issue was that my oven is more powerful than Hugh expects the reader to have, so my dish required more... | |
Risotto Milanese reviewed by jlg84From: The River Cottage Meat Book (reviewed 2nd February 2011)Like other recipes of Hugh's this one is a winner, and worked like clockwork. It's a bit odd to have pancetta in the risotto, but it added a lovely flavour... | |
Asparagus and Rice Soup with Pancetta and Black Pepper reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant (reviewed 2nd February 2011)This was a great soup, amenable to tweaking. I liked how hearty it was, but required only a few ingredients. Instead of pancetta, I used pepper bacon,... | |
Key Lime Meringue Pie reviewed by aj12754From: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own (reviewed 3rd February 2011)I actually made a lime meringue pie since I had lime curd on hand. I used the basic pie dough recipe on p. 106 of this book and found it light, flaky... | |
Nutella Tartine reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours (reviewed 3rd February 2011)The combination of flavors and textures, along with ease of preparation, propels this recipe to a "5". In place of brioche, we used a rich fig bread (from... | |
Brooklyn Blackout Cake reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Butter Sugar Flour Eggs: Whimsical Irresistible Desserts (reviewed 3rd February 2011)This was a very impressive cake. I haven't ever had it's namesake, but am sure that if I had I'd have made it quite a bit sooner. I don't often use vegetable... | |
Poached Eggs with Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 3rd February 2011)This is terrific for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Just a great combination of flavors.
I made one change to the recipe -- in technique not ingredients.... | |
Broiled Grapefruit with Honey, Vanilla and Cardamom reviewed by aj12754From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 4th February 2011)Delicious and easy ... and if you have cardamom pods, crushing the seeds and using them instead of using previously ground cardamom is highly recommended.... | |
Skillet Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: The 150 Best American Recipes: Indispensable Dishes from Legendary Chefs and Undiscovered Cooks (150 Best Recipes) (reviewed 4th February 2011)Insanely easy and insanely delicious. Right out of the oven, I could have (and should have) eaten the whole thing with a big spoon and some ice cream.... | |
Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Hungry Girl (reviewed 4th February 2011)This is so good it's unbelievable. My daughter saw her make the cupcake version of these on her show so we decided to try it. You won't believe the calories... | |
Herb Salt reviewed by kaye16From: The Art of Cooking for Two (reviewed 5th February 2011)It can't be much simpler than this. I make up a double dose of this whenever I start to run out. Adjust to your own taste, experiment, play around. Lately... | |
Cannelloni reviewed by Astrid5555From: Coming Home to Eat: Wholefood for the Family (reviewed 5th February 2011)This one is definitely not on the quick-and-easy list. However, if you have time this is a must-make and your reward is a meal the whole family will like.... | |
pea pesto crostini reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (reviewed 5th February 2011)I wasn't expecting much. This recipe starts with the usual pesto ingredients - garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper - but in place of the basil and... | |
Beef Stroganoff reviewed by johnson6708From: Ad Hoc at Home (reviewed 6th February 2011)Hauntingly good!!! This was so good my girlfriend that is known for her Beef Stroganoff was pissed that I blew her out of the water.. like not a little... | |
Naan bread reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 6th February 2011)This recipe made the best naan that I have ever had. It was a simple recipe but sort of advanced for a child's cookbook. I love seeing my child learn to... | |
Sizzling Risotto Gratin reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 6th February 2011)Delicious, and sort of the best of two worlds; you get a creamy, cheesy, risotto texture, but also the crispy crust of a casserole or baked mac and cheese.... | |
Mustard Vinaigrette reviewed by Iw8tablZFrom: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (reviewed 6th February 2011)Classic; the first vinaigrette I learned and then of course paved the way for years and years of goodness and more vinaigrettes!
The garlic and salt... | |
How To Make Fried and Baked Wheat-Gluten Balls reviewed by The Ducks GutsFrom: Madhur Jaffrey Cookbook (reviewed 7th February 2011)If I can't find fresh gluten at the asian shops, or gluten flour in the supermarket, I use this recipe to make it out of ordinary bread or white flour.... | |
Mexican Breakfast reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 7th February 2011)This was my first recipe tried from this book that I won in the Zuni Cafe cookbook challenge. This recipe makes a breakfast for one. First I made my husband... | |
Lobster Salpicon with Avocado reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 7th February 2011)I opted to use one of the suggested substitutions for lobster in this one. I had hoped to get some imitation lobster but ended up getting crab instead.... | |
Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel reviewed by lemonadesandwichFrom: The Kitchn (reviewed 7th February 2011)This was a huge success! The creamy squash replaces the texture of the ricotta, but adds a richness and sweetness to the whole dish.
My only minor... | |
Spinach and Mustard Greens with Cheese (Saag Paneer) reviewed by kathleen440From: 660 Curries (reviewed 7th February 2011)Oh, man. This might be my favorite recipe in the whole book. The greens are incredibly sweet, and the texture of the cheese is a great contrast. A couple... | |
Saffron, Pear and Prune Compote for Cheese reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (reviewed 8th February 2011)This was very quick and easy to make and very delicious. I served it at a party with some firm, creamy-white cheeses, and it was a wonderful combination.... | |
Coleslaw reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: Sacramental Magic In A Small-town Cafe: Recipes And Stories From Brother Juniper's Cafe (reviewed 8th February 2011)This makes a yummy slaw. There is tons of sugar in it which is what makes it so good. I have liked this best when I have cut the cabbage in tiny squares... | |
Sweet Potato Pie reviewed by cadfaelFrom: Savoring Savannah: Feasts from the Low Country (reviewed 8th February 2011)This is a family favourite. I've made several sweet potato pie versions but this is so far our favourite. | |
My mother's famous chinese egg rolls reviewed by ny1287From: Steamy Kitchen (reviewed 9th February 2011)time consuming to make but delicious and a crowd pleaser at parties | |
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 10th February 2011)Wonderfully roasted Brussels sprouts! This recipe is a bit fussy - you first have to brown the halved Brussels Sprouts in a frying pan - then transfer... | |
Lavash Crackers reviewed by CooksbakesbooksFrom: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 10th February 2011)I agree with the other reviewers that the key is to roll the dough out very thinly. I cut the dough into four pieces and rolled it out very thinly, and... | |
Warm Potato, Chive and Blood Sausage Salad reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: The Provence Cookbook (reviewed 10th February 2011)This was really delicious, a simple salad but full of flavor. Add a green vegetable, like broccoli or green beans, and you've got a full meal. | |
Gratineed Asparagus with Parmesan reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 11th February 2011)This is a lovely dish. I don't bother to boil the asparagus first because I like it a little crunchy. While this is perfectly satisfying on its own, the... | |
Green Salad with Dressing reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: DK Children's Cookbook (reviewed 12th February 2011)The dressing for this salad was outstanding, no, actually it was phenomenal. We didn't have whole grain mustard, so instead we used spicy brown mustard.... | |
Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom Cream reviewed by friederikeFrom: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul (reviewed 13th February 2011)I didn't make the roasted fruit (although I would have, had I found any decent plums at this time of the year!), but I used the cardamom cream for the... | |
Short Ribs Braised in Porter Ale with Maple-Rosemary Glaze reviewed by aj12754From: All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (reviewed 14th February 2011)In a word ... Wow ... oh my ... YUMMM.
Ok, that's four words. But this is a great flavor profile and a great dish. And I can say this even though I... | |
Greek Pilaf reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)A good pilaf, and a household favorite. The entire recipe makes two dinners for two. Serve the first time with the lemon-egg sauce (there will be leftover... | |
Stuffed Eggplant II reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)We liked this very much, but haven't made it it years since we discovered a tomato allergy in-house. Instructions miss a bit: the tomatoes should be chopped... | |
Stuffed Eggplant III reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)A favorite. I usually make a third recipe for a satisfying dinner for two. Can be cooked week-night fashion, by cooking the rice and eggplant the night... | |
Spinach-Ricotta Pie reviewed by kaye16From: The Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)Delicious! says my note. The recipe says an unbaked pie crust can be used; we preferred it baked first. Have used frozen spinach, thawed, instead of fresh. | |
Ricotta Cake reviewed by kaye16From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 14th February 2011)My notes say only : Really scrumptious!
Used a scan 1/3cup sugar; a bit more might have been OK, but this was fine. Used the egg yolks. Took a bit longer... | |
Classic Potato Gratin reviewed by southerncookerFrom: Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys (reviewed 15th February 2011)This too is part of the Dead of Winter from the Supermarket menu which also included Hearts of Romaine with Parm and Lemon Dressing, Panfried Steak with... | |
Quick Red Velvet Cake reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: The Cake Mix Doctor (reviewed 15th February 2011)This cake was better than excellent! We decided to just skip the bottle of food coloring so we just added a little more water to make up for the liquid... | |
Baked Macaroni and Cheese reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 15th February 2011)A winner. Delicious and easy to adapt. Might be necessary to punch up the flavoring a bit, though -- I add a little dry mustard to the sauce. | |
Chicken Thighs with Balsamic Vinegar and Ginger Rice reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Not Your Mother's Casseroles (reviewed 16th February 2011)Although I'm generally not a fan of casseroles, nor a fan of the typical chicken and rice casserole cliché, laziness drove me to prepare this very easy... | |
Waldorf Deluxe (Salad) reviewed by Peckish SisterFrom: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 17th February 2011)This is a most satisfying Waldorf salad. It should be served fresh or only add the nuts as you serve it. The citrus dressing seems very thin when you mix... | |
Poached Eggs with Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon reviewed by soupereasyFrom: Fine Cooking (reviewed 17th February 2011)As the co-cook and poor photographer at this lunch, I can say that it was outstanding!
I am working on the photography skills. | |
Vanilla-roasted Pears reviewed by Queezle_SisterFrom: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 17th February 2011)This tasted so amazing it made me want to weep. I'm so glad my husband decided to not even taste it ;D. This was my first time using a real vanilla bean... | |
Da Kine No Bake Chocolate Cookies reviewed by LeekaFrom: Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours (reviewed 17th February 2011)These no bake cookies were fast and easy to prepare. Chock full of goodies like pecans, raisins, coconut and melted chocolate chips, they almost taste... | |
Chicken Baked with Red Onions, Potatoes and Rosemary reviewed by sturlingtonFrom: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 17th February 2011)A very simple recipe, good for a weeknight and easy to adapt. Homey one-dish meal. I like to brown the chicken on top of the stove first so that the skin... | |
Chicken and Dumplings reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 17th February 2011)Oh, my. This is fantastic! Granted, the dumplings are not the plain dough dumplings my grandmother made (but don't tell her!). These are seasoned drop... | |
Burgundy Mushrooms reviewed by BeckyLFrom: Pioneer Woman Cooks (reviewed 17th February 2011)Wow! Burgundy has got to be the best marinating liquid ever. I've now had steaks and these fabulous mushrooms soaked in the stuff and I can't even begin... | |
Cider-poached Pears with Yogurt and Toasted-Almonds reviewed by aj12754From: Serious Eats (reviewed 17th February 2011)A lovely lovely dessert. One of those elegant but easy treats that make guests feel really special. We (a friend and I regularly meet to cook and eat... | |
Light Cream of Celery Soup reviewed by kateqFrom: The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking) (reviewed 18th February 2011)What a delightful surprise! While I like celery soup, I thought this might be a bit dull and underwhelming. Boy, was I wrong! I made this as written,... | |
Spaghetti all'Amatricia with Eggplant reviewed by kaye16From: Mediterranean Hot: Spicy Recipes from Southern Italy, Greece, Turkey & North Africa (reviewed 18th February 2011)So far, this is our favorite variation of this sauce. I made a halfish recipe using plain tomato sauce I froze last fall. I didn't add the sugar. Flouring... |