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Chicken and Pistachio Pâté (Ballotine de Volaille aux Pistaches) reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best Ever French Cooking Course (reviewed 24th April 2015)

This is not the kind of thing you'd make for dinner for two, so I've been saving this recipe for a party. Took it this afternoon to an apèro, where it...
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Curried Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Black Lentils reviewed by kfranzetta

From: The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon: Simple and Inspired Whole Foods Recipes to Savor and Share (reviewed 26th April 2015)

This is a delicious pureed soup recipe. The sweet potato base is very tasty, and the coconut milk makes it extra creamy and delicious. The crispy lentils,...
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Greek Farro and Chickpea Salad with Herbed Yogurt reviewed by kfranzetta

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 26th April 2015)

I love this salad. The real star here is the herbed yogurt. I use brown rice instead of farro. I have also served this sauce with falafel. So good!
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Pear and Amaretto Crumble Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Ottolenghi: The Cookbook (reviewed 26th April 2015)

Zosia is so correct about this cake - though it did taste good in the spring! Wonderful flavor, and I'm glad there is a bit left so I can taste more tomorrow. The...
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Butter Crunch Lemon Bars reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light Lighten Up, America!: Favorite American Foods Made Guilt-Free (reviewed 27th April 2015)

These were surprisingly good. Who would of thought to lighten up lemon bars by using low fat cottage cheese processed until smooth in the food processor....
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Creamy Mustard Tossed Green Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening!: Over 150 Ridiculously Easy Recipes for the Super Busy (reviewed 27th April 2015)

Excellent recipe for green beans. Loved the fat free sour cream and grainy mustard dressing for these. I opted to steam them in the microwave and they...
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Classic Greek Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes and Stories from My Italian-American Childhood and Beyond (reviewed 27th April 2015)

Just what you'd expect from a Greek Salad only lightened up a bit. Delicious.
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Hummingbird Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life (reviewed 27th April 2015)

Hubby and I loved these. I ate mine with sliced strawberries and bananas and hubby added pancake syrup and the leftover crushed pineapple to his along...
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Orzo Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life (reviewed 27th April 2015)

Made for my work lunches. Excellent. Loved the chick peas along with the orzo, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing....
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Brussels Sprouts Pizza with Balsamic Red Onions reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 3rd May 2015)

Amazing pizza - easily the best I've made in a long time. The red onions are caramelized - I let them go much longer than suggested in the recipe. I...
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Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo reviewed by kaye16

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 3rd May 2015)

We both thought this was quite yummy. I made a half recipe: - Used frozen cooked shrimp, which I just warmed in the skillet with the cajun seasoning. -...
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Feta Brined Roast Chicken reviewed by kateq

From: Cooking (reviewed 4th May 2015)

I made this for one, using a split chicken breast, bone-in, skin on. Happily, I had more than enough feta brine to immerse the breast. I used a small calphalon...
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Bacon Cheese Dog reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Most Decadent Diet Ever!: The cookbook that reveals the secrets to cooking your favorites in a healthier way (reviewed 5th May 2015)

Hubby, son and I loved these. I used lean beef Ball Park hot dogs and store brand 2% cheddar.
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Salisbury Steaks with Rich Brown Gravy reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Most Decadent Diet Ever!: The cookbook that reveals the secrets to cooking your favorites in a healthier way (reviewed 5th May 2015)

Hubby and son loved these and I thought they were quiet good as well. You would never guess they were lightened up.
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Savory Steel-Cut Oats with Cheese and Spinach reviewed by southerncooker

From: Seven Spoons: My Favorite Recipes for Any and Every Day (reviewed 5th May 2015)

I don't care for sweet oatmeal so when I came across this recipe I knew I had to try it and when I did I fell in love with it. I made the Soused tomatoes...
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Soused Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Seven Spoons: My Favorite Recipes for Any and Every Day (reviewed 5th May 2015)

I made these to go on top of the Savory Steel-Cut Oats and they were delicious that way but they would also be delicious on pasta and as a side dish. They...
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Dipper Eggs with Cheese-Fried Toast Soldiers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Seven Spoons: My Favorite Recipes for Any and Every Day (reviewed 5th May 2015)

A six minute egg that is barely bubbling topped with spices and cheese toast for dipping - Delicious.
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Green Beans with Roasted Red Bell Peppers reviewed by southerncooker

From: I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening!: Over 150 Ridiculously Easy Recipes for the Super Busy (reviewed 6th May 2015)

I really loved these and hubby liked them too. He said he prefers his a bit more cooked though. I liked the tender crisp.
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Beef Stir-Fry reviewed by southerncooker

From: Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life (reviewed 6th May 2015)

Hubby and I enjoyed this one. I choose the option of green beans instead of snow peas since they're easier to find here. My store didn't have a skirt steak...
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Roasted Lemon Olive Chicken Thighs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bobby Deen's Everyday Eats: 120 All-New Recipes, All Under 350 Calories, All Under 30 Minutes (reviewed 7th May 2015)

These were very flavorful and delicious. Quick easy work night supper. I served with cooked baby carrots and mashed potatoes.
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Peach and Blueberry Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Light Lighten Up, America!: Favorite American Foods Made Guilt-Free (reviewed 8th May 2015)

While this is a breakfast dish I decided to make them for our supper. They were a hit and even hubby enjoyed them despite the fact he normally doesn't...
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Pineapple-Curry Tempeh reviewed by vanessaveg

From: More Quick-Fix Vegan: Simple, Delicious Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less (reviewed 10th May 2015)

This is easy and fast to prepare as promised. It's also delicious. Tempeh is steamed, then tossed in a mix of soy sauce and some spices, including curry...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Cake reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Cookie + Kate (reviewed 10th May 2015)

An easy cake, seasonal fruit, and delicious - what more could you ask for? As the cake bakes, you also roast strawberries and rhubarb. The roasted fruit...
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Strawberry Lemon Sorbet reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook (reviewed 11th May 2015)

I was a little afraid of grinding up a whole lemon with sugar to add to this recipe but it was an amazing sorbet. My great niece helped me make this one....
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Ham Burgers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 11th May 2015)

These are made with ground pork and beef. Some country ham, quick pickled onions and smoked Gouda brings it to a whole higher level. I couldn't find Kings...
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Seed Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Flavor Flours: A New Way to Bake with Teff, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Other Whole & Ancient Grains, Nuts & Non-Wheat Flours (reviewed 11th May 2015)

These are somehow reminiscent of a wheat thin, but better! Holds up well to spreads and cheeses and I liked the rustic look of the crackers broken up...
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Polenta reviewed by jenncc

From: The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria (reviewed 11th May 2015)

Deliciously creamy! Not sure if it was due to the sparkling water or the extended cooking time but this came out really great. Topped with morels and...
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Salty- Sweet Trail Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: Power Hungry(TM): The Ultimate Energy Bar Cookbook (reviewed 11th May 2015)

Great no-bake bar recipe. Used some Maple Tamari Roasted Almonds (joy the Baker) which gave these a little extra kick. These hold together perfectly...
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Pepper-Grilled Swordfish with Preserve Lemon Oil and Wilted Chard reviewed by kaye16

From: Raising the Heat: Cooking with Fire and Spice (reviewed 13th May 2015)

This book has been sitting on my shelf, ignored, for several years. Why, I don't know. Based on this recipe alone, I'd guess it's going to get a lot more...
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Pecan Blondies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Baking (reviewed 14th May 2015)

These came out great. Moist, sweet and chewy. I was concerned whether they would bind well, but I followed the directions and put the ground flax together...
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Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: Glutenfree Girl & the Chef (reviewed 16th May 2015)

These are pliable and tasty! Held together great under hot fajita meat, grilled onions and a good dose of salsa. I did use an extra 1/2 tablespoon or...
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Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream and Ice Cream Sandwiches reviewed by jenncc

From: Small Plates and Sweet Treats: My Family's Journey to Gluten-Free Cooking, from the Creator of Cannelle et Vanille (reviewed 17th May 2015)

This is for the Almond shortbread portion of this recipe. It makes a simple, delicious, tender cookie, or a wonderful (but delicate) tart shell. It was...
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Crispy Broccoli with Lemon and Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 18th May 2015)

This stuff is addictive! The garlic/lemon/pepper flavors really compliment the charred goodness of the broccoli - really delicious.
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Spaghetti Pangrattato with Crispy Eggs reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 20th May 2015)

Loved this simple dish. The hit of zest and spices from the bread crumbs brightens the pasta and rich egg, making this both comforting and delicious....
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Broccoli with Jalapeno and Garlic reviewed by southerncooker

From: American Heart Association Grill It, Braise It, Broil It: And 9 Other Easy Techniques for Making Healthy Meals (reviewed 20th May 2015)

This was so flavorful. It comes from the microwave section. It's started in the microwave and finished in a fry pan with a tiny bit of olive oil, garlic,...
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Sirloin Steak with Creamy Horseradish sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: American Heart Association Grill It, Braise It, Broil It: And 9 Other Easy Techniques for Making Healthy Meals (reviewed 20th May 2015)

This was very good. It's from the broiling section and a couple tomatoes are halved and broiled along side the steak. I served this with the broccoli and...
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Chunky Granola Clusters reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 21st May 2015)

Not sure if I should give the credit to the kitchn or to Melissa Clark?? This recipe adds egg whites to Melissa's already wonderful granola recipe, resulting...
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Olive Oil Granola with Apricots and Pistachios reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times Food Section (reviewed 21st May 2015)

Wonderful granola. I was tempted to change up the flavors but ended up sticking to the recipe and was so glad I did! I added 2 egg whites (see my review...
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Olive Oil Granola with Dried Apricots and Pistachios reviewed by jenncc

From: In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite: 150 Recipes and Stories About the Food You Love (reviewed 21st May 2015)

Wonderful granola. I was tempted to change up the flavors but ended up sticking to the recipe and was so glad I did! I added 2 egg whites (see my review...
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Beer Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Food.com (reviewed 23rd May 2015)

Couldn't be simpler and so good! Unlike Queazle Sister, we loved this bread. I used the self-rising flour, a local artisan wheat beer, a little less...
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Roasted-Potato Breakfast Nachos reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats (reviewed 23rd May 2015)

I've had my eye on this recipe since I first got this book. I finally made a half recipe for hubby and my breakfast this morning. We both loved them. I...
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Honeysuckle Syrup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Honey & Jam (reviewed 24th May 2015)

This was a fun project. I will edit it when I taste later in some iced tea. Daughter also wants me to try it in lemonade.
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Lemon Curd Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes and Stories from My Italian-American Childhood and Beyond (reviewed 24th May 2015)

Hubby's not a big fan of lemon so I let him taste mine first. Not a happy face! So instead of the curd on his I put pancake syrup. I on the other had love...
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Slow-Cooked Pork Barbacoa reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 25th May 2015)

I made this to go in several recipes. First up was Nachos de Puerco page 60. The meat was super tender and very tasty. Son-in-law ate some as sandwiches....
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Nachos de Puerco reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 25th May 2015)

While this would probably be considered an appetizer we ate is as our main course. It was delicious with the Cantina Salsa page 61. To 2 cups of the salsa...
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Cantina Salsa reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 25th May 2015)

So good on the Nachos de Puerco page 60. It makes about 3 cups. You remove 2 for the nachos and add two diced avocados then place in fridge until ready...
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Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 28th May 2015)

A big hit. Fast, easy, tasty, pretty on the plate.
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Grilled-Pork Chops with Green Apple-Chipotle Salsa reviewed by kaye16

From: Big Flavors of the Hot Sun: Recipes and Techniques from the Spice Zone (reviewed 29th May 2015)

The pork chops here are nothing special, salt&pepper them, plop them on the grill. Good, but ... The salsa is out of this world. A bit tedious coring...
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Spicy Cumin Lamb Skewers (Yang Rou Chuan) reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 30th May 2015)

Simple and delicious recipe - just the right amount of spice and heat. I did let my lamb marinate for a couple hours.
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Barbecued Pork Butt Steaks reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

We loved these. I was a little Leary of the coriander in this but it was fantastic with the other bbq sauce/marinade ingredients. Even son loved this...
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

Hubby and I loved these. I did use her suggestion of making it lighter by using 1/2 whole wheat flour instead of all all-purpose and fat free cream cheese.
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Creamy Dijon Mashed Potatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 2nd June 2015)

We loved these mashed potatoes. Dijon, cream cheese, butter, and green onions give them a nice boost. I used fat free cream cheese.
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Slow Cooker Country-Style Ribs reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 3rd June 2015)

Made for son-in-law's birthday 2015. He loved and we all agreed very good. He did request I use Stubb's original BBQ sauce instead of the one suggested...
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Club Salad reviewed by resahebler1

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 3rd June 2015)

http://www.closetcooking.com/2015/03/apricot-dijon-glazed-salmon.html reviewed by kaye16

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 5th June 2015)

We both liked this a lot --> onto the do-again list. Not wanting to heat the oven on a hot day, I broiled the fish rather than baking. Very tasty and...
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Swiss Chard al Forno reviewed by jenncc

From: One Good Dish (reviewed 7th June 2015)

Loved this dish! Made the béchamel with half and half and a little broth and used a little less butter and cheese. Came out rich and delicious.
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How to Steam Hard-Boiled Eggs reviewed by kaye16

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 7th June 2015)

Wow, that was easy. I followed these instructions to "hard-boil" 6 eggs. They were perfect. Easy to peel and no gray on the yolk. I used large eggs, steamed...
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PB&J Pancakes with Backberry Syrup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Sunny's Kitchen: Easy Food for Real Life (reviewed 8th June 2015)

Since hubby loved this so much I gave it a five. I'm one of the rare people who doesn't like PBJ sandwiches so not sure why I though I would love these....
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Brown Sugar Brownies reviewed by innocentfront

From: Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters: More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered from Family Cookbooks, Original Journals, Scraps of Paper, and Grandmothers Kitchen (reviewed 8th June 2015)

So creamy and almost fudgy inside, crisp and delicious on the outside. Don't like brownies, but these are rich and delicious.
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Smokey Joe Sliders reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 10th June 2015)

Supper last night was from The Recipe Girl Cookbook, Smoky Joe Sliders. I thought they were really good. Son liked them with pickles and cheese. Hubby...
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Smoked Sausage with Spicy Mustard Mayo reviewed by southerncooker

From: Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen (reviewed 10th June 2015)

I suppose these could be an appetizer but I made them for our supper. I made her classic buttermilk biscuits page 17 then I made Smoked Sausage with Spicy...
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Callie's Classic Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by southerncooker

From: Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen (reviewed 10th June 2015)

An excellent biscuit made with butter, cream cheese, and buttermilk.
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Peanut Butter Gelato reviewed by jenncc

From: The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato and Sorbetto: Bold, Fresh Flavors to Make at Home (reviewed 10th June 2015)

As with most of the recipes in this book, you start with their simple custard base. After chilling you mix the custard with the peanut butter and churn....
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Chocolate Marmalade Sandwich Cookies reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 12th June 2015)

Wow! I wasn't sure these would hold together very well, as the only binder was cornstarch, but their consistency was great. Soft and chewy, but not crumbly....
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Strawberry Hand Pies reviewed by jenncc

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th June 2015)

These little pies have a nice flaky crust, and a delicious, not too sweet filling (I used strawberries and a few cherries). The trickiest part is getting...
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Pate Brisee reviewed by jenncc

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 13th June 2015)

Used this simple flaky crust for Martha's Strawberry Hand Pies.
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Cheddar-Cayenne Coins reviewed by kateq

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 14th June 2015)

These are so good! And they are so easy. They take only a few moments to throw together in the food processor. After making these several times, I have...
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Cornmeal Molasses Pancakes with Blackberry Vanilla Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 15th June 2015)

These were delicious. Hubby ate his with more molasses just like the author said her dad would. I put a little confectioners sugar on mine. We picked the...
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Gluten Free All Day Lemon Cake reviewed by kateq

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 15th June 2015)

This cake is a knockout! Five out of five tasters LOVED it and were amazed that it was gluten free. I went with the lemon syrup glaze on top and really...
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Jerome's Mother's Famous Apricot Tart reviewed by gatherings

From: Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More (reviewed 18th June 2015)

Easy and delicious, I made this exactly as the recipe stated. This tart gets even better as the days go on, we finished it off for breakfast.
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Fresh Berry Coffee Cake with Walnut Crumb Topping reviewed by gatherings

From: Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More (reviewed 18th June 2015)

I liked the ratio of cake to berries.I used fresh raspberries and frozen blueberries and blackberries. I did adjust for high altitude.
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Cinnamon Buns and Sticky Buns reviewed by innocentfront

From: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (reviewed 18th June 2015)

I love the buns, they are so airy and light. They look and taste very "professionally made." I did use the lemon zest/extract in both the buns and the...
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Big Fat Krispy Rice Squares reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 19th June 2015)

Ever since I found out marshmallows are made with gelatin from pigs, they have been off the list for me. I cannot believe how well these turned out, and...
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B A's Best Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 20th June 2015)

Made these as directed EXCEPT I did not have baking soda. In order to achieve the lift and bubbles on the griddle I separated my egg yolks and whites,...
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Tuscan Tofu Scramble reviewed by vanessaveg

From: Chloe's Vegan Italian Kitchen: 150 Pizzas, Pastas, Pestos, Risottos, & Lots of Creamy Italian Classics (reviewed 21st June 2015)

My co-worker gave me some excess basil from his garden, and I ended up making this with it. Chloe's recipes are frequently simple but mega-delicious, and...
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Simple Tortillas reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st June 2015)

Easy and delicious - this recipe makes tortillas that are every bit as good as the local high-end hand-made ones that go for $5 a pack. I looked at a...
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Peach and Mango Breakfast Smoothies reviewed by southerncooker

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

This was a delicious smoothie. I used Low Fat Greek Yogurt. I will be making these again and the strawberry, and blueberry versions with banana as well.
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Grilled Lime-Marinated Flank Steak with Chipotle-Honey Sauce reviewed by kaye16

From: The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue (reviewed 23rd June 2015)

Delicious steak, delicious sauce. - Apparently French cows have no flanks, so I used bavettes instead, which are thinner but has a similar texture to...
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Indianapolis-Style Fried Pork Loin Sandwiches reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 29th June 2015)

We thought these were excellent. Not sure I got them pounded as thin as the author intended but they were still delicious. They were a bit on the salty...
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Herbed Summer Squash Pasta Bake reviewed by kateq

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 29th June 2015)

As advertised, a very delicious meal that is somehow simultaneously comforting and guiltless. The bechamel is light, the zucchini and herbs rule and the...
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Grilled Steakhouse Steak Tips reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 30th June 2015)

This is one of my all-time favorite ATK grilling recipes. I had never heard of "flap meat" before, but found it at Costco. It's quite tender, and reasonably...
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Perfect Fried Eggs reviewed by foodiewife

From: The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook (reviewed 30th June 2015)

A fried egg recipe? Really? Yes, really. There are some clever tips that yields diner style crispy edges with thick and creamy yolks. I've been making...
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Eggplant Kadaifi Nests reviewed by jenncc

From: Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 1st July 2015)

Delicious savory use of kadaifi - smokey eggplant, cheese and a buttery crisp crust. I had only ever used kadaifi for sweets before, and this was a nice...
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Curried Tofu and Mango Salad reviewed by vanessaveg

From: The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health: More Than 200 New Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Dishes (reviewed 4th July 2015)

This is super delicious, and comes together pretty quickly. You just stir fry the tofu, and chop up the rest of the ingredients. This recipe was a snap...
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Birthday Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Momofuku Milk Bar (reviewed 5th July 2015)

A process, not hard but definitely a process. Fortunately the pay off is a delightlful cake with nice texture and flavor, frosted with sweet, light vanilla...
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Grilled Corn Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 5th July 2015)

Daughter made this one for my birthday supper 2015. It was delicious.
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German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Frosting reviewed by southerncooker

From: Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen: Recipes from My Family to Yours (reviewed 5th July 2015)

This was my birthday cake this year, made by my daughter. I often requested German Chocolate cakes for my birthdays growing up. They were often made by...
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Skate with Brown Butter and Capers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook: French-American Recipes for the Home Cook (reviewed 5th July 2015)

I am participating in a French Cooking Challenge were several bloggers are cooking through this book and Mimi Thorisson's book In a French Kitchen, weekends...
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Tomato Salad with Parsley and Shallots reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 5th July 2015)

I found some wonderful heirloom tomatoes at our local Friday night Farmers Market. I used some chocolate cherry, yellow cherry, a beautiful yellow tomato...
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Cherry Clafoutis reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 5th July 2015)

This was amazing. I couldn't find orange flower water and after searching on line found that orange liqueur was a good subsitute. Since I had some blue...
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Lime Chiffon Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bake Happy: 100 Playful Desserts with Rainbow Layers, Hidden Fillings, Billowy Frostings, and more (reviewed 5th July 2015)

Delicious. Light as air with a hint of lime that complements the taste of the blackberries in the frosting. I got 21 cupcakes instead of 18.
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Red Chile Chicken with Rice and Black Beans reviewed by jenncc

From: Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") (reviewed 6th July 2015)

Easy and delicious! I used both cilantro and green onion. So flavorful it didn't really need the extra salsa.
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Hanky-Pankies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Milk Bar Life: Recipes & Stories (reviewed 10th July 2015)

While these are actually appetizers I made them on regular sized rye bread instead of the party rye and served them for our supper. They were very good....
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Ciabatta reviewed by kateq

From: Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe's Best Artisan Bakers (reviewed 12th July 2015)

I've made this three times now and every time the result has been perfect. The instructions are very clear and precise. I made mine in my stand mixer...
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Ciabatta Rolls reviewed by kateq

From: Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe's Best Artisan Bakers (reviewed 12th July 2015)

I really love these rolls. As I wrote in my review for the Ciabatta Loaf, the instructions are precise and the result is terrific. These rolls are quite...
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Langoustines with Armagnac reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 12th July 2015)

I had to make a few substitutions. Couldn’t find either Armagnac nor Langoustines so I used shrimp and brandy. Mimi suggests head on shrimp if you can’t...
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Perfect, Fluffy Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day (reviewed 12th July 2015)

These pancakes deliver just as the name suggests. The author says placing the batter in the fridge for 15 minutes is what makes these so great and I agree.
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Mushroom Moussaka reviewed by Electric Chef

From: Moosewood Cookbook (reviewed 17th July 2015)

Is delicious. It tasted like eggplant Parmesan except creamier with a less overbearing taste.
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Uncle Clint's Rib Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World (reviewed 19th July 2015)

I was making my slow cooker bbq and realized I didn't have any bbq sauce on hand. Since I had all the ingredients for this one I decided to make a 1/2...
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Venezuelan Spiced Brownies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Bake Happy: 100 Playful Desserts with Rainbow Layers, Hidden Fillings, Billowy Frostings, and more (reviewed 20th July 2015)

Oh my these were fantastic. Loved the little bite of chipotle powder. Next time I'll gild the lily and add the suggested Venezuelan Spiced Chocolate Ganage...
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