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BSK Breakfast Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 24th October 2014)

I'm really loving this book and couldn't decide which recipe to try first since I think I'd love making and eating most of them. Since I had everything...
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Apple Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 25th October 2014)

I loved this simple cake! Halved this recipe and put it in a glass lasagna pan. It came out quite under done even after adding 10 minutes to the cooking...
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Frito Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: The Homesick Texan's Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours (reviewed 25th October 2014)

Ranch Style Beans! Fritos! This is a delicious Texas tribute!
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Corn Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: California Rancho Cooking: Mexican and Californian Recipes (reviewed 25th October 2014)

These are the best corn tortillas I have ever made! Not quite traditional (at least not how I learned to make them) but pliable, and delicious. They also...
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Caramelized Banana Pudding reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

When I was first looking through the book I asked hubby if he'd try this since he loves banana pudding. At first he said only if I'd make my regular BP...
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Creole Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

Here's one hubby and I both agreed on - delicious! When hubby first took a bite he said it tasted like chili and I thought Oh no, he doesn't like it since...
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Baked Sweet Potato Wedges reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

While this is probably considered a side I had it for my lunch today. I did only use one potato since it was only me and reduced the spices accordingly....
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Creole Spice Mix reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 26th October 2014)

This makes 1 1/2 cups of spice mix. Quiet a bit but the meatloaf called for 1/4 cup and I also used about a teaspoon on my Baked Sweet Potato Wedges. There...
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Jean Webster's French Silk Pie reviewed by kateq

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 26th October 2014)

This is for the filling only, as I used a classic butter crust. This filling is amazing and truly luscious. The texture is velvety and the flavor is...
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Chocolate Biscotti reviewed by kateq

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 26th October 2014)

Outstanding biscotti! They are crunchy on the outside, almost a little gooey on the inside, tasting almost like a chocolate truffle. They're very easy...
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Kolachy reviewed by kateq

From: A Muse in My Kitchen (reviewed 26th October 2014)

The pastry for this little gem is so delicious and tender and they look so elegant on a plate. I made one batch filled with raspberry puree. A second...
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Spinach Salad with Roasted Apple Dressing, Toasted Pecans & Goat Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 27th October 2014)

My daughter and I loved this salad. Not sure why it's called roasted apple dressing since you chop up the apple and add to the pot with other dressing...
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Cornmeal Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 27th October 2014)

While this is considered breakfast I made them for supper to go with the Buttermilk fried chicken. I've always wanted to try chicken and waffles and now...
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Sweet Potato Scones with Brown Sugar Icing reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 27th October 2014)

I made these to pack with my lunches this week. Of course once cooled and iced and icing set I had to sample one and boy were they good. I sent daughter...
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Fall-Toush Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 27th October 2014)

This fall main-course salad is amazing! Roasted squash (I used butternut) and Brussels sprouts, were tossed with a very flavorful sumac-garlic dressing,...
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Golden Brioche Loaves reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Baking: From My Home to Yours (reviewed 1st November 2014)

This is a fabulously rich dough which, as Jenncc says, takes a lot of time, but most of it hands off. I did not bake them into brioche loaves, though,...
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Sourdough Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: The Wooden Spoon Bread Book (reviewed 1st November 2014)

Great flakey biscuit! Tasty biscuit and a good way to use up sourdough discard. They didn't have the lift of my usual biscuits but I'm sure if I had...
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Persimmon Salad reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods (reviewed 4th November 2014)

A simple and quick salad, based mostly on fuyu persimmons. The fuyu persimmons are the short and somewhat hard ones, they have great flavor, which was...
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Linguine with Shrimp and Porcini reviewed by kaye16

From: Giuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (reviewed 7th November 2014)

Excellent, fast pasta. Interesting technique to enhance the mushroom flavor. The dried porcini/cêpes are soaked, then chopped and added to the sautéed...
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Cahill's Irish Porter Cheddar with Bacon and Stout reviewed by southerncooker

From: Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese (reviewed 9th November 2014)

Although this might be considered a side we ate it as our main dish for my daughter's birthday. She loves mac and cheese and makes great ones from her...
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Cottage or Shepherd's Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I wanted to make this an actual Shepherds pie but couldn't find ground lamb in my local market. Finding it is hit and miss here. I loved this version and...
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House Autry Pork Chops reviewed by southerncooker

From: Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts, Too!) to Feed Your Family with Love (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I would have never thought to use House Autry onion hushpuppy mix as a breader but it was fantastic on these pork chops. I can see also using on tenderized...
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Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar reviewed by southerncooker

From: Taste of Home (reviewed 9th November 2014)

These a wonderful. A hit with hubby, son and myself. Loved the extra sharp in this dish. I served with some green beans and Christy Jordan's House Autry...
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Coddle reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I requested this book from my local library. My daughter works at the library so they always give my holds to her. She made two recipes from this book...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Layer Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 9th November 2014)

When I got this book daughter was flipping through and found this amazing cake (also on the cover) and said this is the cake I want for my birthday this...
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Salted Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 9th November 2014)

I made this for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Layer Cake and it's an amazing frosting. Would be great on other cakes too I think.
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Basic Three Layer Chocolate Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 9th November 2014)

This is the cake you bake to turn into the Choco PB Pretzel Cake. It would be great all by itself. It's very moist and delicious.
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Kale Salad with Orange Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Paula Deen (reviewed 9th November 2014)

Great fall salad. Daughter always picks out a fall salad for part of her birthday supper and this is the one she picked this year. Loaded with flavor and...
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Crispy Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Sliders reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 9th November 2014)

Daughter and I saw Guy Fieri and his son Hunter make these on a recipe Guy's Big Bite in an episode called Hunter Goes to College. This is one of Hunter's...
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BBQ Baked Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 10th November 2014)

These baked beans were fantastic. I made them as a side for Dad's birthday supper this year but they could easily be a main dish. The chopped ham from...
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Fish Cakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 11th November 2014)

The only kind of fish cakes I've ever had are Salmon patties. This was great. Loved the addition of boiled eggs and mashed potatoes along with the fish....
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Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomato & Thyme Vinaigrette reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 11th November 2014)

This was a great salad. Loved the roasted tomato dressing and the cornbread croutons were fantastic. Also the bacon brought it all together.
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Lex's Roast Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Food.com (reviewed 12th November 2014)

A pretty darn good roast chicken. I've recently discovered roasting meat on top of thick slices of bread. This recipe takes this idea one step further...
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Bangladeshi Red Lentils reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 13th November 2014)

A very tasty dal, and easy to make. I made a half recipe, but used all of turmeric. I served this as a side dish, but it would easily make a vegetarian...
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Potato Skins with Smoked Cheddar and Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 15th November 2014)

Son and I loved how crispy these potato skins are. It takes awhile to make these but it's so worth it. You first bake the potatoes in foil, then the skins...
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Simple Yeasted Waffles reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 15th November 2014)

Rich, crispy, and delicious - this recipe is a winner. There is a lot of butter, which helps a lot for crisping and flavor. Its a bit different from...
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Chocolate Whiskey Bundt Cake reviewed by BethNH

From: Epicurious (reviewed 15th November 2014)

My husband texted me from work and asked me to bake something for a party. Tonight. It's a good thing I love him. I had just read a blog post about...
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Upside Down Gingerbread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen (reviewed 16th November 2014)

If you cannot decide if you want gingerbread or a pineapple upside down cake, choose this recipe. It included a wonderful upside-down cake topping (with...
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Peanut Butter Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

I made this for my hubby who loves peanut butter pie but daughter and I loved it too. Daughter did say even though she loved it she liked one I used to...
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Graham Cracker Crust reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Made this one for the Peanut Butter Pie from page 152. This is an excellent crust and so easy to make using boxed Graham Cracker Crumbs. I know I'll be...
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Chocolate Pound Cake with Chips and Chocolate Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Now this is how the name of this book came about I'm sure as this is decadent indeed. Very rich but oh so satisfying with a hot cup of coffee for the chocolate...
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Yeasted Overnight Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Made these for Harold and my Sunday breakfast. They were delicious. Great that you can mix up the batter the night before and place in fridge before you...
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Kale with Ham Hocks reviewed by lisakelsey

From: The Southern Slow Cooker: Big-Flavor, Low-Fuss Recipes for Comfort Food Classics (reviewed 16th November 2014)

Really good! Next time double the recipe.
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Chick Pea Flour Pancakes reviewed by kaye16

From: Flavours of India (reviewed 16th November 2014)

These were quite yummy. I made them as a go-with for a soup, but they'd be good by themselves for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. I didn't quite add all...
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Wild Boar Sloppy Joes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 17th November 2014)

I wish I could find real wild boar but used ground pork and ground turkey instead. I would have used the suggested ground venison in place of part of...
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 17th November 2014)

This Ottolenghi recipe is excellent, and I think I might have reviewed other versions of the recipe that were published elsewhere. This time, I prepared...
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My Dad's Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes From Our Kitchen (reviewed 17th November 2014)

Delicious fluffy pancakes! Lot's of melted butter and the addition of a vanilla bean (or a good dose of extract) make them moist and tasty, while beaten...
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Beef and Guinness Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country (reviewed 18th November 2014)

I made this one Sunday so I could reheat it tonight for our supper. Great to come home to a supper after work that I only had to heat up. I made a half...
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Baked Cod with a Zesty Crust reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 19th November 2014)

This was such a simple and fast recipe and to top it off delicious too. Hubby and son enjoyed it as much as I did. Great work night supper. I served it...
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Sichuan Dry-Fried Beef reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 19th November 2014)

Excellent! Full of flavor and just the right amount of spice. Plenty hot but not so hot as to make my middle son break out in a sweat. The beef was...
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Speculaskruiden reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: About.com food (reviewed 22nd November 2014)

This is a special dutch spice mixture which is similar to pumpkin pie spice. This recipe provides the components and their ratio. The only negative is...
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Apple Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

Even mr picky hubby enjoyed this one. Of course he usually enjoys desserts more that any other course. I did substitute Honey Crisp for the Granny Smith...
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Cauliflower Paprikash reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

The book's spine is broken at this page. The paprikash is good, but this is where we learned to love spaetzle. My cauliflower bits usually take close...
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Spätzle reviewed by kaye16

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

This recipe is where I learned to love spätzle. A halved version of this recipe is in my "handy book" of frequently used recipes. I sometimes use it as...
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roasted cherry tomatoes reviewed by leene101

From: Franny's: Simple Seasonal Italian (reviewed 23rd November 2014)

very simple can use as a topping for anything. I used it on a pizza. Even with winter tomatoes this is great. It just has to cook a long time. Worth...
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi reviewed by southerncooker

From: Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm (reviewed 24th November 2014)

For supper tonight I finally made Gnocchi for the first time. I made Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Making gnocchi sure requires patience. I really had a hard...
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Braised Fennel with Saffron and Tomato reviewed by southerncooker

From: Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes (reviewed 24th November 2014)

This dish was amazing and delicious! The sauce from it was even good on the Sweet Potato Gnocchi From Earth to Table. I also made the Fennel stock to...
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Fennel Stock reviewed by southerncooker

From: Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes (reviewed 24th November 2014)

This was easy to make and great in the Braised Fennel wedges with saffron and tomato. I gave the leftover stock to my daughter to use in some soup.
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Crispy Cabbage with Poppy Seeds reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Splendid Table (reviewed 24th November 2014)

Way back in August, SouthernCooker reviewed this recipe, and I have been waiting for a reliable cooktop to make it. It didn't disappoint! The flavors...
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Burnt Ends Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland (reviewed 25th November 2014)

My son requested I make some chili so I showed him this. He said he'd try it if I substituted a poblano for the green bell and black beans for the pintos...
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Ultimate Banana Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: The Science of Good Cooking (Cook's Illustrated Cookbooks) (reviewed 25th November 2014)

Fussy recipe is right, and an interesting process, but I'm not sure that the outcome was worth the extra effort. The idea is to increase banana flavor...
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Hushpuppies reviewed by lisakelsey

From: Biscuits, Spoonbread & Sweet Potato Pie (Knopf Cooks American Series) (reviewed 26th November 2014)

First time making hushpuppies and they came out great. Used one onion, grated to make up about 3/4 of a cup.
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Roast Potatoes with Rosemary reviewed by kateq

From: Elizabeth Minchilli in Rome (reviewed 26th November 2014)

This potato dish is simply sublime. But the really fabulous thing here is the trick for infusing the olive oil with rosemary and garlic. It's so simple...
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Black Olive Cheeks (Puccia) reviewed by kateq

From: Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe's Best Artisan Bakers (reviewed 26th November 2014)

The only drawback to this quite delicious bread is its color--the black olives give the dough a less than beautiful grayish hue. This recipe makes great...
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Sugar and Spice Pecans reviewed by MsLioness874

From: Exotic Table: Flavors, inspiration, and recipes from around the world--to your kitchen (reviewed 28th November 2014)

I made this simple dish consisting of only pecans, butter, honey, brown sugar, and salt seasoned fabulously with Ras El Hanout and it was a big hit for...
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Buttery Sourdough Buns reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 29th November 2014)

These were great - crisp tops, soft centers, buttery and beautiful. Mine needed a little longer in the oven than the recipe calls for and unlike others...
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Sausage and Seafood Gumbo reviewed by kateq

From: I Hear America Cooking (reviewed 29th November 2014)

This is the first gumbo recipe I ever made and I have basically stuck with it ever since. This really is an excellent gumbo. The Instructions are clear;...
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The Saturday White Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This is no-knead bread to a higher power. Forkish combines autolyse and dough folding with the now-standard no-knead technique and the results are pretty...
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Mignonette Sauce for Oysters reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This is my favorite way to eat oysters. This sauce is, as stated in the recipe, very strong and I do dilute it with a bit of red wine, as suggested. ...
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Julia's Traditional Gravlax reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

The hardest part of this is waiting the four days it takes for it to be ready--and finding space for the weighted container in the frig. The next hardest...
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Jacques's Sausage in Brioche reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

This is a feast for the eyes -- it looks great on a platter, it slices beautifully, it never fails to impress. Even better, it tastes great. I've not...
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Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies reviewed by woodenspoon

From: Baking Illustrated (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Best brownies I have ever made. I have brought them to several parties and everyone loved them.
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Individual Chocolate Fudge Cakes reviewed by woodenspoon

From: Cooking for Two 2013 (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Moroccan Fish and Couscous Packets reviewed by woodenspoon

From: Cooking for Two 2013 (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Jacques's French Potato Salad reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 30th November 2014)

I love this salad--I often add string beans, chick peas, shrimp, cherry tomatoes and this salad is a meal. I particularly like that the potatoes are warm...
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Spiced Beef Stew reviewed by woodenspoon

From: The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Wonderful stew, lovely flavor. Requires some specific Asian spices and takes some time to make, but well worth the effort.
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Herb Noodle Salad (Bun) reviewed by woodenspoon

From: The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon (reviewed 30th November 2014)

Great guidelines for making a classic Bun salad- this is now one of our staples. Yum.
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Jacques's Salmon Filet en Papillote with Zucchini, Carrot and Shitake Mushrooms reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 1st December 2014)

Salmon prepared this way is delicious, fun, has a great presentation, is really healthy and makes for very easy clean up. I personally find a 6 to 8 ounce...
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Julia's Salmon Fillet en Papillote with Shallots and Tomato reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 1st December 2014)

Just as with the version by Jacques Pepin, this is a great meal. And as with that version, I use less fat and sometimes combine butter and oil. The herbs...
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Christmas Clementine, Carrot and Coriander Soup reviewed by kateq

From: Food.com (reviewed 1st December 2014)

The flavors are so vibrant and refreshing and the soup itself is beautiful. I have used crushed fennel seeds in place of coriander-- loved it. both ways....
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Jacques's Stuffed Cabbage reviewed by kateq

From: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (reviewed 1st December 2014)

I have made this with ground beef and in a vegetarian version using vegetable stock and mushrooms to replace the meat. It always delicious and it looks...
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Salt Cod and Mashed Potatoes (Morue et sa Puree) reviewed by kateq

From: French Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 1st December 2014)

I love brandade and this is a particularly good version. The trick with the sizzling parsley and garlic finish is a knockout. Looks great at service...
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Honey and Hazelnut Spread (Confit de Miel et Noisettes) reviewed by kateq

From: French Farmhouse Cookbook (reviewed 3rd December 2014)

I think of this as the 'anti-nutella.' It's quite delicious, lasts forever (if you don't eat it all up right away) contains no palm oil as does Nutella,...
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Salmon in a Tomato-Cream Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka (reviewed 4th December 2014)

Scrumptious, was DH's verdict. It really was delicious. I made a halfish recipe, but with all of the spices, except for salt and cumin (which we regretfully...
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Banana Nut Bread Muffins reviewed by southerncooker

From: Baking (reviewed 6th December 2014)

Very easy but tasty muffin. Great use for over ripe bananas. I had some about to go to waste and had all the other ingredients on hand to make these. They...
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Smashed Potatoes with Wagon Wheel Fondue reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 8th December 2014)

Made this with a smallish red skin potatoes and Fontina cheese and it was great. Made only 1/3 of the cheese fondue and had about 2 pounds potatoes. The...
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Grapefruit and Meyer Lemon Marmalade reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cooking (reviewed 8th December 2014)

I had high hopes for finding kumquats in southern California last week (for a traditional marmalade), and was initially disappointed to only come home...
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German Potato Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 9th December 2014)

This one is a bit different in the German Potato Salad I usually make but it was still delicious. I've never had one where you sautee green onions, and...
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Best-Ever Beer Cheese Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 9th December 2014)

This recipe was named right. This soup was amazing. I didn't have mustard oil but I can't imagine it could have been any better with it as it was absolutely...
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Parmesan Kale Chips reviewed by southerncooker

From: Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 9th December 2014)

I've made kale chips before and loved them. With Ina's recipe you add some Parmesan to the chips after baking a bit, then continue baking. They were delicious.
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English Chocolate Crisps reviewed by southerncooker

From: Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (reviewed 9th December 2014)

These no bake cookies are delicious. Corn flakes, two kinds of chocolate and dried cranberries make a delicious cookie.
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Deviled Panko-Crusted Chicken Thighs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Keepers: Two Home Cooks Share Their Tried-and-True Weeknight Recipes and the Secrets to Happiness in the Kitchen (reviewed 9th December 2014)

I checked this book out from the library and may just have to get a copy of my own. What a great way to make baked boneless chicken thighs. Son and I loved...
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Arugula, Grapefruit, and Feta Salad 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 9th December 2014)

This couldn't be easier - a tub of washed arugula, grapefruit segments (supremed), and crumbled Feta. I used the suggested lemon herb dressing, which...
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General Tso's Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook: Quick and Easy Dishes to Prepare at Home (reviewed 10th December 2014)

Another excellent recipe from Ms. Kuan. This cookbook has yet to fail me. That being said, this may not have been the best recipe for me to tackle at...
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New Orleans Roast Beef Po' Boys reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes (reviewed 10th December 2014)

Nice to come home to supper almost ready and the house smelling good. All I had to do was toast the rolls and melt the Provolone Cheese and bit then smear...
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Roast Cod with Smoked Bacon reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day (reviewed 11th December 2014)

This was great and my son and I really enjoyed it. Since the recipe didn't state whether or not to leave the bacon slices whole I decided to cut my slices...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Pillows reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 12th December 2014)

Great cookie. Not as labor intensive as I thought they would be. Though my chocolate dough seemed really wet and sticky they came together nicely. The...
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Dark and Spicy Pumpkin Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: Flavor Flours: A New Way to Bake with Teff, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Other Whole & Ancient Grains, Nuts & Non-Wheat Flours (reviewed 15th December 2014)

This bread is excellent--the fact that it is gluten free should put no one off--it's not non-wheat flour trying to imitate wheat flour. It's a delicious...
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Double Chicken Soup with Rolled Noodles reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 16th December 2014)

This soup was loaded with flavor. Using both thighs and a whole chicken made a delicious broth. I had some leftover chicken for my grand puppy and also...
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Cinnamon-Sugar Pull-Apart Cake with Lemon Glaze reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 16th December 2014)

I decided to give this a 5 since hubby and daughter agreed that it was delicious and addictive. I had quiet a hard time with the dough though and it was...
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