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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl reviewed by havfaith

From: The Vegan Scoop: 150 Recipes for Dairy-Free Ice Cream that Tastes Better Than the "Real" Thing (reviewed 19th December 2011)

One word - amazing! I will never again have to spend $4-5 on a pint of vegan ice cream. This was my first attempt, vegan or otherwise, at ice cream and...
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Peanut Butter reviewed by havfaith

From: The Vegan Scoop: 150 Recipes for Dairy-Free Ice Cream that Tastes Better Than the "Real" Thing (reviewed 4th March 2012)

So far, I'm 2/2 from this book! I mixed this up last night and chilled it overnight, freezing it in my Kitchenaid ice cream attachment this morning. Only...
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Holiday Sugar Cookies reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 20th December 2011)

Sugar cookie cutouts are not my favourite cookie, but in my family, the baking of them heralds the official start of the Christmas cookie baking marathon....
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Shepherd's Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 21st December 2011)

Superb flavor stew! I couldn't find lamb shanks, and substituted a boned leg of lamb. It developed a great flavor - and adding prunes gave it zings of...
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Currant Scones reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

Delicious, tall, many layered flaky scones. You could easily pay a lot of money for a scone like this at a coffee shop. As part of a soup-based dinner,...
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Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

If you already have cooked chicken, chicken stock and cooked pasta, this soup is a snap to throw together, perfect for a quick lunch. If you don't have...
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Classic Sugar Cookies reviewed by sturlington

From: The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

This was a terrific cookie dough for cutout shapes, perfect for Christmas cookies. I liked the touch of lemon very much. The icing wasn't as successful,...
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Classic Lemon Curd reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 24th December 2011)

I have prepared this twice, and both times, it transported me to lemon heaven. I considered trying the lemon curd recipe in Dorrie Greenspan's "around...
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Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by BethNH

From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition (reviewed 24th December 2011)

Homemade cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning! This is the first time I've attempted cinnamon rolls. I made the rolls the day before and placed in the...
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Hickory House Stuffed Pickles reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rick & Lanie's Excellent Kitchen Adventures: Chef-Dad, Teenage Daughter, Recipes, and Stories (reviewed 25th December 2011)

A quick, easy but tasty appetizer to make. We used the optional roasted red peppers instead of pimentos to make the cheese stuffing. It's a quick and simple...
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Baked Apples with Prunes and Walnuts reviewed by friederike

From: Flavour First (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Very delicious! DB thought that they could have cooked a little longer, especially for the filling, though I actually enjoyed their firm texture and slightly...
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Cinnamon Buns reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 25th December 2011)

Cinnamon rolls were requested for Christmas by 13 daughter. Because we had a party the night before, we didn't get started until morning. Nevertheless,...
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Hawaiian fresh fruit salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 26th December 2011)

This was a really good fruit salad. I enjoyed the dressing of fresh ginger, lime juice and honey. It would have been much prettier if I'd had more colorful...
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Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 26th December 2011)

This is a very simple salad, just crisp-tender green beans, cherry tomatoes and a quick vinaigrette. The colors made it look Christmasy on my holiday table.
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Savory Cream Puffs – White Truffle Oil Variation reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

These were fun to whip up in the food processor. They have truffle oil, garlic and herbs. One recipe is just enough for one recipe of escargot, and they...
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Escargot Puffs reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

The taste of the garlic in the crisp cream puff shell totally satisfied. We so loved the escargot in tiny brioche buns at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival...
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Sweet Cookie Tart Crust reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I used this for the Engadine tart that is described as being like a large shortbread cookie stuffed with caramel and walnuts. I weighed the dough to exactly...
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Gateau Engadine reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 27th December 2011)

The description of this tart is irresistible, and came out perfectly. This pushed me past my comfort level with cooking caramel and adding cream and then...
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Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 27th December 2011)

This only lasted two days here. Everyone who tried it fell in love. My daughter even had me make her this one for her birthday cake this year. I was afraid...
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Oatmeal or Other Creamy Breakfast Cereal reviewed by Jayme

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Gives the basic recipe for hot breakfast porridge, then a list of ten different ways to spruce it up. I made blueberry nutmeg buckwheat porridge!
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Orange-Anise Biscotti reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Great texture and amazing flavor. This cookbook gives a basic biscotti recipe (almond biscotti), and then suggests two variations (chocolate-hazelnut...
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Lentils and Potatoes with Curry reviewed by Jayme

From: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (reviewed 27th December 2011)

You'd never guess there are only four ingredients in here. Super yummy. The secret is the coconut milk. Nothing can taste bad if it has coconut milk in...
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Rachel’s Very Beginner’s Cream Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 27th December 2011)


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Chocolate Cake reviewed by havfaith

From: The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (reviewed 27th December 2011)

This has become my goto recipe for chocolate cake, bundt cake or cupcakes - always turns out moist and fluffy. I've made chocolate lava cupcakes with this...
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Potato Bread reviewed by Zosia

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 27th December 2011)

Unlike any other potato bread I've had and absolutely delicious! This rosemary-scented loaf is a hybrid of other types of breads: it tastes a little like...
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Lemon Meringue Tartlets reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2011)

What's not to love about lemon meringue? And Ottolenghi's recipe is trustworthy as always.
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Chargrilled Cauliflower with Tomato, Dill and Capers reviewed by friederike

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 27th December 2011)

I hadn't expected to like this combination as much, especially dill and capers seemed weird but worked very well. Goes well with (and is similar to) Chargrilled...
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Financier-Style Vanilla Bean Pound Cakes reviewed by Zosia

From: Rose's Heavenly Cakes (reviewed 28th December 2011)

Sweet, intensely vanilla in flavour with a tight, moist crumb and golden crust, this really is what all vanilla pound cakes aspire to be. You can see...
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Macaroni and Gouda Cheese Casserole reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 29th December 2011)

We love trying different mac and cheese recipes. This one was delicious. We loved the gouda cheese in this one. The parm, cracker, panko bottom and top...
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Sauced Potato Casserole reviewed by kaye16

From: Tassajara Cooking : A vegetarian cooking book (reviewed 29th December 2011)

To get done in the time specified, the potatoes need to be cut very thin. Your food processor or a mandoline is perfect for this. The recipes shows that...
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Pan-fried onion dip reviewed by BethNH

From: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 1st January 2012)

There's not much to say that hasn't been said. I cut the butter and oil in half which worked out fine. I also used low fat sour cream and lite mayonnaise...
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Belarussian Carrot Salad reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 1st January 2012)

This was surprisingly nice, and very easy to make. Putting the carrots through the food processor only took a couple of minutes, and the onions, although...
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Marbled Lemon-Blueberry Butter Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 1st January 2012)

This cake is moist and flavorful. The blackberry (I was out of blueberries), lemon, and hint of ginger combined beautifully. A layer of cake batter ice...
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Betty's Apple Ambrosia reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 1st January 2012)

We really enjoyed this one. Lots of fruity flavor from the OJ, pineapple, apples and coconut. Not overly sweet with the addition of 1/4 cup sugar. Love...
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Get Your Leafy Greens Quota Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette reviewed by sturlington

From: Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

I thought this was a great salad, with a lot of color and texture. I did leave out the beet, as I don't do beets, and I used mesclun instead of greens,...
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Twice-Baked Shortbread reviewed by Zosia

From: Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich (reviewed 1st January 2012)

I needed a crispy cinnamon cookie for a cheesecake I was making and was quite disappointed that what I was looking for - no frosting, no raisins, no trans...
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Grilled Grouper with Heirloom Tomato Salsa reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

The rating and review here are only for the Tomato Salsa which was suggested to make to serve with the Anytime Hoppin' John from page 222. This salsa was...
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Mess o' Greens reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 1st January 2012)

We all agreed this is a wonderful way to cook collard greens. I'm sure it would work with other greens as well as suggested my Sara Foster. The country...
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Chocolate-Banana Itty-Bit of Peanut Butter Fridge Pie reviewed by Leeka

From: Plenty Sweet Enough (reviewed 2nd January 2012)

I don't often give my own recipes five stars because I always think there's room for improvement but I'm happy with this decadent, little experiment. ...
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Banana Icecream reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: The Age - Life & Style (reviewed 2nd January 2012)

I would give this a six star, if I could. Much to our astonishment, it worked. The next batch of bananas are already chopped up in the freezer, as I write....
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

A very easy recipe, yet very good.
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Creamed Spinach reviewed by aj12754

From: Gourmet (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

Nothing really new or different about this side dish ... but it is simple to make and delicious to eat. Easy to do ahead and rewarm if necessary. I subbed...
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Lemon Pudding Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

Light and lemon - the perfect dessert to lift your spirits after those post-holiday winter doldrums (and yet so good that I'd eat it in any season). Three...
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Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame reviewed by Zosia

From: Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 3rd January 2012)

Or in this case, warm rice noodles and edamame. This is a very refreshing, bright-tasting noodle salad that is very satisfying despite its lightness. The...
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Mama Reed's Apple Dapple Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 4th January 2012)

Oh this is so good. Easy to make, mix together wet ingredients, sift together dry ingredients, add together and stir in apples and nuts, bake and prepare...
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Cream or Veloute of Turnip Soup reviewed by aj12754

From: Splendid Soups: Recipes and Master Techniques for Making the World's Best Soups (reviewed 4th January 2012)

I am apparently completely obsessed with turnip soups at the moment. And this version was terrific. Thank you bacon. Since this recipe doesn't specify...
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Belarussian Carrot Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 4th January 2012)

I didn't understand how a carrot salad could garner a review of "5" from fellow cookbooker "Duck's Guts". It bugged me. So I hunted down the recipe...
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Hoppin' John Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (reviewed 5th January 2012)

These were fantastic made from the Anytime Hoppin' John leftovers from page 222. Easy to make by adding flour, eggs and bread crumbs. You need to plan...
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Meme's Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family (reviewed 6th January 2012)

The evaporated milk gives the potatoes a very rich flavor. I do usually use butter but used margarine as suggested since Mom and Dad like margarine in...
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Hot Chile Jelly reviewed by megaelim

From: Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (reviewed 6th January 2012)

This has been a really big hit with everyone that's tried it. It's not too hot, and the apple gives it a nice tang. I used cranberries for color,...
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Yeasted Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon-Pecan Swirl reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 7th January 2012)

I love cinnamon bread and buns so when I came across this recipe, which would use up my partial can of pumpkin puree, I couldn't resist and the bread didn't...
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Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 7th January 2012)

We have had this a few times and keep going back to it. The salsa is wonderful and full of good bright flavors. The Agave on the salmon caramelizes when...
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Cheese and Pasta Gratin reviewed by sturlington

From: The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (reviewed 7th January 2012)

This is about as basic a recipe for mac and cheese as you can get, but it's still delicious. I added bacon for even more deliciousness.
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Honey-Chipotle Turkey Meatballs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Everyday Food (reviewed 9th January 2012)

Since this was in the party section and the serving size was two meatballs I'm assuming these are meant for appetizers. Instead we had them as a main course...
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Key Lime Curd reviewed by jenncc

From: Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (reviewed 9th January 2012)

As usual with this book - delicious success! Used this as the filling for a Vanilla Buttermilk cake with lime -meringue frosting.
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Old-Fashioned Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)

This was a bit labor intensive but the results were tremendous. My only deviation was to use 2 dark chicken quarters in place of the thighs, since that's...
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Blueberry Cobbler reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 9th January 2012)

I decided to make this because I had a pint of bland, flavorless blueberries on hand, and they needed to be punched up a bit by cooking. This recipe was...
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Spaghetti al Limone reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

This was superb - rich and flavorful with a perfect hint of lemon. And so easy!
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Broiled Asparagus reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

This was so easy and worked perfectly. I used fairly young, thin spears and cheated a little on the cooking method. I was baking biscuits at the same time,...
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Quick Roasted Baby Carrots reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

Much like the broiled asparagus recipe from this same cookbook, this one seems dead easy and pretty much foolproof. My results were wonderfully flavorful...
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Roasted Green Beans reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

Can you tell I like roasted veggies? This recipe is nearly identical to those for asparagus and carrots, but it also works great for green beans. The beans...
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Spanakopita reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 10th January 2012)

I've made this recipe more times than I can count, and it never fails to please or impress. I frequently use frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) as...
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Punk Rock Chickpea Gravy reviewed by Emszy

From: Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock (reviewed 11th January 2012)

Seitan Roast Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms and Leeks reviewed by Emszy

From: Post Punk Kitchen (reviewed 11th January 2012)

This roast was super, super yummy. I didn't make many changes to the recipe except to remove the Shiitake Mushrooms. I used a mixture of Button Mushrooms...
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Lower-Fat Banana Bread reviewed by Emszy

From: Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook (reviewed 11th January 2012)

Northern-Style Shredded Beef with Tomatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: Authentic Mexican 20th Anniversary Ed: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico (reviewed 11th January 2012)

A tasty and easy filling for soft tacos. I substituted shredded chicken for the beef, as called for in the variation, and didn't cook it as long. Served...
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Sangria! Sangria! reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: All Recipes (reviewed 11th January 2012)

I've made this a number of times and it's always a crowd pleaser. I like it especially with the addition of the carbonated water (mmmm, bubbles!).
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Banana Cake VI reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: All Recipes (reviewed 11th January 2012)

This cake is a moist and delicious alternative to banana bread and is great for using up those overripe bananas you've got in the freezer! I really like...
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Purple Plum Pie reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: All Recipes (reviewed 11th January 2012)

This is absolutely WONDERFUL. I first made it when I bought, on impulse, a big plastic clamshell container of prune plums at Costco, and couldn't manage...
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Crustless Pumpkin Pie reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: All Recipes (reviewed 11th January 2012)

As a fan of crustless pies, this is my go-to recipe for pumpkin pie, and I use it frequently and year round. I generally cut the sugar to about 3/4 cup...
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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie reviewed by andrew

From: The Pie and Pastry Bible (reviewed 11th January 2012)

I had to make this after reading the glowing reviews, and I was not disappointed. I made the recipe almost exactly (to the gram) following the directions,...
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Black-and-White Cookie Ripple Coffee Cake reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 11th January 2012)

This is the ultimate cookies 'n' cream cake that makes your kitchen smell as though you're baking Oreo cookies....which you actually are! The cake is...
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Pita reviewed by Zosia

From: Flatbreads & Flavors (reviewed 11th January 2012)

This is my all-time favourite pita recipe. I've tried several others, and though I've picked up a few pointers from them on how to ensure formation of...
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Vegetable Lasagna reviewed by Burning Brother

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 12th January 2012)

Like so many of the Cook's Illustrated recipes, this one is a bit involved, but the second time through was easy (of course). Wow. This yields an absolutely...
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Ultimate Oatmeal with Honey and Figs reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 12th January 2012)

I prepared this for a special birthday breakfast for myself. Its a bit involved -- steel cut oats are sautéed in butter and then toasted, then cooked...
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Spinach Pie reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State (reviewed 13th January 2012)

Amazing flavor, and expert execution by my DH, who prepared this for me on my birthday. First you make pizza dough. Then you prepare a filling of spinach...
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Italian Egg and Pasta Scramble reviewed by JustLaura

From: The Food Network (reviewed 13th January 2012)

This was very unusual for us but we all loved it. Next time I would add a lot more vegetables but it had good flavor and was easy to make.
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French Cruller Doughnuts reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 13th January 2012)

I was thrilled when I realized this book included a baked version of my favourite doughnut shop indulgence. It starts with a basic choux/cream puff pastry...
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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Cream reviewed by BethNH

From: The Bon Appetit Cookbook: Fast Easy Fresh (reviewed 13th January 2012)

Yummy! This dinner came together in no time at all. The spice rub was made with ingredients I always have in my pantry. I also had a can of chipotles...
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Roasted Carrots reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 14th January 2012)

So simple, and yet so amazingly good! The general strategy is to first cook at a very high temperature (500˚F) to caramelize, and then at a lower temperature...
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Original Irish Coffee reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: The Food Network (reviewed 15th January 2012)

Insanely delicious, even without the proper glassware. This was my first-ever attempt at Irish Coffee, and I don't anticipate ever needing another recipe....
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Zrazy with Horseradish Stuffing (Meatballs) reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Traditional Ukrainian Cookery ~ 1982 Thirteenth Edition (reviewed 15th January 2012)

The name of this recipe intrigued me from the beginning. I have never met a Ukrainian who has heard of this before or who didn’t fall in love and demand...
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H. John Millet reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Grains Cookbook (reviewed 15th January 2012)

This was my first attempt at a Hopping John. I was lucky to find a package of frozen black eyed peas at my local fruit and vegetable stand on New Years...
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Salad of lamb, Barley, and Green Beans reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 15th January 2012)

The mint vinaigrette really makes this a nice use for leftover roast lamb. (I left the tomatoes out of the vinaigrette and did not miss them.) I was not...
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Fresh Mint Vinaigrette reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 15th January 2012)

What a lovely alternative to mint jelly for lamb. This is a better version than the one I made as a child with powdered sugar and few other ingredients....
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Best Drop Biscuits reviewed by Milk_Maid

From: Cook's Illustrated (reviewed 16th January 2012)

I return to this recipe over and over as the results are always terrific, and it couldn't be easier. The warm butter/cold buttermilk method results in...
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Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gremolata reviewed by Zosia

From: Chez Panisse Café Cookbook (reviewed 17th January 2012)

I don't often make beef short ribs as they're not my favourite cut of beef, (fat to meat ratio is high), but we were experiencing our first cold snap of...
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Rioja-braised lamb shanks with chorizo & garlic reviewed by redjanet

From: Home Cooking Made Easy (reviewed 17th January 2012)

This is a terrific main dish to make for a dinner party. After some initial, easy prep, the lamb shanks and some other bits are left to stew in the oven...
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Pear & Brown Sugar Crisp reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 18th January 2012)

There may be nothing new and different about this fruit crisp -- but it is delicious. Easy for a weeknight but I'd also feel more than fine about serving...
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Beef and Mushroom Barley Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life (reviewed 18th January 2012)

Even though I liked the Barefoot Contessa's Beef Barley Soup I made awhile back I like this one even better and it's supposed to be healthier. How about...
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Pan-Roasted Root Vegetables reviewed by sturlington

From: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients (reviewed 18th January 2012)

This is such a simple technique but results in a really good side dish. I used none of the vegetables called for, but substituted potatoes, sweet potatoes...
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Lemon Curd Ice Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook (reviewed 19th January 2012)

This is wonderfully refreshing, tangy and creamy. If you like lemon curd you'll enjoy this! I used it as a layer of a triple layer ice cream cake, but...
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Chili Con Tofu With Beans reviewed by Barbara

From: Tofu Cookery (reviewed 19th January 2012)

This is my go-to recipe for chili. I no longer own the book because I didn't find enough other recipes in it to make it worth keeping, but this recipe...
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Duck fat and grapefruit salad dressing reviewed by wester

From: Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient with Recipes (reviewed 19th January 2012)

This one blew me away. Green salads don't sound very exciting, but occasionally there is one that is really special, like this one. The poultry fat (I...
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Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls reviewed by Zosia

From: Epicurious (reviewed 19th January 2012)

Oh my, these are good....brown and crispy on the outside, moist and delicious on the inside with a nice, spicy kick. I hesitated before making the recipe...
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Chinese Roast Pork & Green Beans reviewed by BethNH

From: Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook (reviewed 19th January 2012)

Every boy in my family gave this recipe 5 stars and were looking for more at the end of the meal. This is a very simple recipe which uses the same glaze...
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Fudgy Brownies reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen (reviewed 20th January 2012)

Soft and fudgy, sweet but not too sweet, and it forms that nice top crust that I normally associate with box mixes! There are distinct butter and vanilla...
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Butterflied Leg of Lamb reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The New Basics Cookbook (reviewed 20th January 2012)

This was spectacular. We used a different marinade (Charcoal Grilled Rack of Lamb- The Complete America’s Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook p 371). My husband...
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Salmon with Red Wine-Morel Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Eating Well (reviewed 20th January 2012)

I made a half recipe (from the nov/dec10 magazine, really), just right for the two of us. Served with orzo. I broiled the salmon rather than cooking in...
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Panna Cotta reviewed by Barbara

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 21st January 2012)

This is such a simple tasty pudding! It is made with cream and buttermilk, which gives it a lovely, refreshing tang that makes it less rich-tasting than...
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