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Plum Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two (reviewed 21st August 2016)

This came out great. The crust is flaky and sturdy enough to hold the jammy fruit and the addition of the sweetened almond meal is a nice touch. I did...
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Vegetarian Mapo Tofu reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 23rd August 2016)

This was a very tasty take on Mapo Tofu. I strayed from the recipe in that I added ground pork (1/4 pound) and a mixture of ground Sichuan pepper corn...
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15-Minute Puff Pastry reviewed by jenncc

From: Comfort and Joy: Cooking for Two (reviewed 24th August 2016)

This is the quickest, easiest puff pastry, with a huge pay off! Delicious for both sweet and savory "pockets".
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Feta & Fresh Herb Quick Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Chocolate & Zucchini (reviewed 26th August 2016)

An absolutely delightful savory quick bread. I used fresh herbs clipped from plants on my balcony and added some scallions for good measure. I chose...
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Frito Lay Bean Dip reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 28th August 2016)

Made this for a Nostalgic Texas BBQ and it was delicious. Brought back memories of when I could eat this stuff out of a can and not feel conflicted! ...
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Burger of The Gods reviewed by jenncc

From: Food Network - Alton Brown recipes (reviewed 28th August 2016)

What makes this so great is both the blend of meat and the grinding those cuts yourself. I used the food processor and I think it worked better than my...
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Homemade Takeout: Orange Chicken reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 30th August 2016)

I have never had the Panda Express version but this was very tasty! I made a mess (several bowls, greasy stove top, etc) but we really enjoyed this meal....
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Asian Coconut Rice reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 30th August 2016)

I halved this recipe and allowed the rice to caramelize a bit on the bottom for a bit of crunch. Delicious!
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Goulash reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Southern Bite Cookbook: 150 Irresistible Dishes from 4 Generations of My Family's Kitchen (reviewed 5th September 2016)

I loved this version of goulash and hubby and son liked it but not as much as I did. The corn was a nice touch in this version and we enjoyed the shredded...
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Pot Pie Soup with Crust Crackers reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 5th September 2016)

Daughter and I loved this version of chicken pot pie in soup form. Hubby enjoyed it but son-in-law didn't much care for it. I realized I didn't have enough...
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Chopped Brocoli and Tomatoes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Mastering The Art of Southern Vegetables (reviewed 5th September 2016)

Simple but oh so good. This was a great side for my daughter and I. Grape tomatoes 1/2ed and sauteed with some chopped broccoli. Yum!
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The Lee Brothers’ Pimento Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New York Times (reviewed 5th September 2016)

I had my sister make this for my daughter's baby shower. Daughter requested we have pimento cheese. This was an excellent version.
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Vegetable Tian reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 5th September 2016)

I had to get a little creative with this one. Daughter and I don't care for eggplant but I was going to try it anyway but store didn't have any. I used...
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Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Lemon Grass reviewed by kaye16

From: Far Eastern Cookery (reviewed 10th September 2016)

We really liked this. I had three chicken thighs, removed the skin, and made a halfish recipe. The "marinade" is very simple, garlic, ginger, sugar, tomato...
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Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking: Favorite Recipes from Lemon Grass Restaurant and Cafes (reviewed 10th September 2016)

Very good. I think this is better than the Cucumber Salad from Delightful Thai Cooking that I usually make, and not that more difficult. (I need to make...
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Chocolate Banana Bread reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 11th September 2016)

Excellent! Comes together in moments, with just basic pantry ingredients. The result is a very moist, very luscious bread that is nearly cake but not...
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Heirloom Bakery and Cafe's Sour Cream Coffeecake reviewed by kateq

From: Los Angeles Times Food Section (reviewed 11th September 2016)

Despite the name, I make this very nice recipe using plain yogurt and baking it in a loaf pan. I refer to it as Chocolate Pecan Streusel Loaf and I don't...
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Perfect Roasted Chicken reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 17th September 2016)

A very good roast chicken. The trick is to dry it well, truss it up, sprinkle liberally with coarse salt, then cook in a hot oven (450F) for an hour or...
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Chorizo Vinaigrette reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 21st September 2016)

Made this for the Pan-Roasted Cod with Chorizo Vinaigrette (p254), but I only broiled my cod, rather than fryng, then roasting, which would have been a...
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Yellow Butter Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 23rd September 2016)

This is a very tasty cake, perfect for any fillings/topping. It has a very tender crumb and is plenty moist. I had to take it out of the oven at about...
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Panfried Pork Chops reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 26th September 2016)

DH said this was definitely a 5. Kind of pork chops done in a weiner-schnitzel fashion. The lemon-caper sauce was quite good too. Easy to do really. Good...
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Slow Cooker Ethiopian Spiced Chicken and Black Lentil Stew reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 1st October 2016)

So easy, so delicious. I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and baharat spice mix instead of berbere; otherwise followed instructions, I chose the...
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Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Farmette Cookbook: Recipes and Adventures from My Life on an Irish Farm (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Made this one when staying with my daughter after she had her baby. Her, son-in-law and I loved. Hubby and son liked the homemade tater tots that were...
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Vegetable Tortilla Stew reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Made this one for daughter and I while staying with her when she was on complete bed rest before her baby was born. We both thought it was amazing. Loaded...
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Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Peas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Made this one day for my daughter and my lunch. We loved it. It called for 2 oz of dried porcini and since it was over $5 per oz I only got one. This made...
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Roast Chicken reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Daughter, son-in-law and I loved this chicken. I did use sour cream instead of creme fraiche. I served it with some broccoli and the Potatoes al a lyonnaise...
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Harvest Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Made this one for daughter and my lunch. I made a half recipe. We loved it. Was surprised we liked it as much as we did since it had a turnip in it and...
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Potatoes al a Lyonnaise reviewed by southerncooker

From: A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

I only put caramelized onions on half of this dish since son, and son-in-law don't enjoy cooked onions. Daughter and I loved the ones with the onions on...
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Sweetie Pie's Mac n' Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Rachael Ray Show (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

I made this one while staying with my daughter after her baby was born. A delicious version of mac and cheese. Usually we don't care for versions with...
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Spaghetti Squash Sausage Lasagna Boats reviewed by southerncooker

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

Made this one for daughter and I for lunch one day while I was staying with her after the baby was born. I made a half recipe which was to serve 3 but...
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Dinner In A Dish reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Plate (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

This was a perfect dish to make while staying with daughter. Everything is one dish, corn on the cob, green beans and chicken strips, drizzled with butter...
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Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food.com (reviewed 3rd October 2016)

So good. Mt. Dew, butter, apples, crescent rolls, how can you go wrong.
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Chaat Salad reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 5th June 2018)

Yes! Delicious salad. Easy to prepare. Cuke, radish, scallions, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds for crunch, topped with spicy fried (canned) chickpeas....
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Double Vanilla Butter Cake with Chantilly Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 7th October 2016)

This is wonderfully simple and delicious cake. Has a crisp crust from the sugar lined baking pan, moist interior crumb and a rich vanilla flavor. I served...
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Spicy Ethiopian Cheese Curds reviewed by hipcook

From: Buttermilk (reviewed 9th October 2016)

Fresh buttermilk cheese is a wonderful thing - a very slight bit of effort for an appetizer which always impresses. I've tended to serve fresh cheese on...
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Fresh Buttermilk Cottage Cheese reviewed by hipcook

From: Buttermilk (reviewed 9th October 2016)

Most of the recipes I've seen for fresh cheese call for a mix of buttermilk and whole milk. This one calls for straight buttermilk, with half-and-half...
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Gluten Free Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffins reviewed by jenncc

From: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes From Our Kitchen (reviewed 11th October 2016)

These were moist and delicious. I made half a recipe but perhaps I was a little too generous with the banana because they sunk in the center. The half...
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Pulled Pork and Collard Green Egg Rolls with Alabama White Dipping Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Bite (reviewed 17th October 2016)

I made a half recipe of these using my slow cooker NC pulled pork for daughter and I and we loved them. I'd definitely make these again. Next time I'd...
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Sausage Cinnamon Rolls reviewed by southerncooker

From: Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day (reviewed 17th October 2016)

Made these for Sunday Breakfast. We all enjoyed. Family said they didn't really taste sausage though. Love the cream cheese in the icing.
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Ancho Chili Gravy reviewed by jenncc

From: Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex (reviewed 20th October 2016)

This is the stuff! I have been searching for the basic chili sauce they use back in San Antonio at my favorite Tex-Mex spots and this is it. This makes...
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Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas reviewed by jenncc

From: Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex (reviewed 20th October 2016)

I used a slightly different recipe for the chicken using breast meat and Mexican spices, but otherwise followed the recipe. Terrific!
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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas and Harissa reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 22nd October 2016)

This is a simple one pot dish with a wallop of flavor! Comes together quickly and is very adaptable.
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Baked Sweet Potato Bites, with Avocado, Lemon, Onion, and Chili reviewed by southerncooker

From: Israel Eats (reviewed 30th October 2016)

Made this for mine and daughters lunch one day. I've never eaten a lemon rind but it went well with this dish. You do have to make sure it's very thinly...
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Strapatza (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato Sauce) reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Loula: Greek Recipes from My Family to Yours (reviewed 30th October 2016)

Perfect recipe for two or three people. I made it for my daughter and my breakfast recently and it was very filling and delicious. Loved the feta cheese...
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Pork Tenderloin in Mustard Sauce reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking with Loula: Greek Recipes from My Family to Yours (reviewed 30th October 2016)

This was so tender and the sauce was amazing. My daughter and I both loved it. Son in law didn't care for the sauce, said too many onions for him. I did...
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Sloppy Joe-Stuffed Peppers reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 30th October 2016)

Last nights supper was a result of watching Ayesha Curry last Sat on her new food network show. Hubby said he'd eat the sloppy joes she made in stuffed...
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Dinner in a Pumpkin – The Sequel reviewed by southerncooker

From: It's Okay to eat the Cupcake (reviewed 31st October 2016)

I love making things in a pumpkin for Halloween and have made beef stew and chicken pot pie in the past. This year I made mac and cheese. Love that this...
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Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard reviewed by kateq

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken recipes for every day and every mood (reviewed 2nd November 2016)

Easy, quick and delicious! And simple to make for one or two. Great over rice or pasta or just with a salad.
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Salad of Chicken, Cherries and Watercress with Creamy Tarragon Dressing reviewed by kateq

From: A Bird in the Hand: Chicken recipes for every day and every mood (reviewed 2nd November 2016)

I'm reviewing only the dressing. It's really good and 'herby' without the tarragon overcoming other flavors in the salad. I made it in a Ball jar (everything...
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White Bean with Vegetable Soup with Pesto reviewed by southerncooker

From: Simple Real Food (reviewed 7th November 2016)

Loved this bean soup. Easy to make and not too time consuming. Love the addition of pesto to the finished soup.
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Smoky Chicken Tinga Tacos reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 7th November 2016)

Delicious, spicy goodness! These were great with just the right amount of smoke and spice. There are a couple extra steps to this recipe and it calls...
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Frijoles Charros (Mexican Pinto Beans with Bacon and Chilies) reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 8th November 2016)

These are a wonderful version of the classic Tex-Mex beans I grew up eating. I did add a good pinch of cumin to the spices. Fire roasting the tomatoes...
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Apple and Dried Cherry Lattice Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 9th November 2016)

Delicious pie! Used the Easy Pastry Dough recipe and it was perfect with this filling. I prefer this pie to the Apple and Tart Cherry Pie recipe also on...
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Amish Dinner Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 13th November 2016)

Wonderful rolls - light, airy texture and delicious buttery flavor. These will be on my Thanksgiving table! Update 11/2023 These have been my go to rolls...
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Rodney's Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones: 90 Recipes for Making Your Own Ice Cream and Frozen Treats from Bi-Rite Creamery (reviewed 13th November 2016)

Great granola! This is a buttery, crisp granola with a deep brown sugar flavor (maybe because I used dark brown). It's addictive and clumps up perfectly...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 16th November 2016)

Loved this simple preparation. The sprouts and the garlic was crisp on the outside and tender in the middle. I cooked my brussels sprouts undisturbed...
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Banana Pecan Coffee Cake reviewed by southerncooker

From: Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day (reviewed 16th November 2016)

This is amazing and very easy to put together. I did top it with the optional honey bun icing from page 18 which sent it over the top. Next time I would...
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Apple, Cranberry, and Almond Coleslaw reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cooking Classy with a Sprinkle of Fancy (reviewed 16th November 2016)

My daughter and I loved this. It's loaded with fall flavors, cranberries, almonds, apples. The dressing was great too - Greek yogurt, mayo, apple cider...
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Mona's Braided Onion Loaf reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 17th November 2016)

Lovely bread--easy to put together the dough and while it has its first rise, easy to caramelize the onion for the filling. I doubled the recipe and got...
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Roasted Beets with Hazelnut Vinaigrette and Burrata reviewed by jenncc

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 17th November 2016)

This was such a great combo. Earthy beets and smooth, creamy burrata topped with a tangy vinaigrette and toasty nuts -yum.
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Gluten Free Fudgy Pecan Brownies reviewed by kateq

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 19th November 2016)

I had my doubts--I don't think of using chocolate chips for melting. But I went with it--melting chocolate and butter together in the microwave, then...
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Pecan Sticky Buns reviewed by jenncc

From: Comfort and Joy: Cooking for Two (reviewed 26th November 2016)

These were great! I made 7 small rolls in a 6 inch cake pan. The dough is easy to work with and creates a soft supple bun with a very tender crumb. The...
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Sweet Tart Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Pie It Forward: Pies, Tarts, Tortes, Galettes, and Other Pastries Reinvented (reviewed 27th November 2016)

Like eating a delicious cookie! The combination of AP flour and cornstarch makes for a slightly crumbly, shortbread cookie like crust. This crust is...
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Toasted Oatmeal Pancakes reviewed by southerncooker

From: Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day (reviewed 27th November 2016)

I didn't have steel cut oats so I used the option of whole rolled oats. These were delicious but they made way more servings that the recipe said. I made...
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Turkey Two Ways reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 28th November 2016)

This recipe calls for brining and roasting a bone-in turkey breast, while braising the legs and thighs. I love cooking the parts of the turnkey separately...
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Chile-Brined Roasted Pork Loin reviewed by kaye16

From: Cooking Light (reviewed 28th November 2016)

Very good pork roast. Not sure where there's so much water used. The poor thing was swimming. But the results were delicious.
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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake reviewed by kaye16

From: All Recipes (reviewed 28th November 2016)

A super new addition to my suite of Thanksgiving pumpkin dessert recipes. Well-liked by everyone, even they one who would have preferred another kind of...
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Ben's Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie (reviewed 30th November 2016)

Pumpkin pie /cheesecake mash-up at its best! I made mine with roasted Red Kuri Squash and it was excellent. The squash pairs nicely with the cornmeal...
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Brown Butter Butter Butternut Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 1st December 2016)

These are delicate, soft rolls with just a hint of sweetness. I used Red Kuri squash and they were moist and delicious. The brown butter honey spread...
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Buckwheat Rolls with Seaweed Butter (Galette au Sarrasin au Beurre aux Algues) reviewed by jenncc

From: My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories (reviewed 2nd December 2016)

This makes a solid galette. I chose this recipe because it called for buckwheat flour only - no added all purpose flour. I did not make the seaweed butter...
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Cheese-Filled Sweet Braid reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 2nd December 2016)

This review is for the filling, glaze and manner of baking--I had a hunk of left over croissant dough which I wanted to use. At first I was concerned...
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Pane Bianco reviewed by kateq

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 2nd December 2016)

Once again, I'm reviewing the filling, shaping and baking parts of the recipe, as I used my standard bread dough. I went with my own roasted tomatoes...
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Crepes reviewed by jenncc

From: Buvette: The Pleasure of Good Food (reviewed 2nd December 2016)

Great standard crepe recipe for sweet/dessert or breakfast crepes, though since there is no sugar in the batter, I think it would be delicious with savory...
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Italian Sausage, Spinach, Hominy "Risotto" reviewed by southerncooker

From: Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day (reviewed 4th December 2016)

This was amazing. My family loves hominy so I knew we had to try this one and all I can say is Yum! I know this is a strange substitution but I thought...
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Cranberry Bread reviewed by southerncooker

From: Martha Stewart (reviewed 4th December 2016)

Even my hubby enjoyed this bread and he isn't a big fan of cranberries. I love that it uses a whole bag of cranberries. It's a bit on the tart side even...
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Egg Dish with Bacon and Spinach reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 4th December 2016)

This one takes a bit of work and time to put together but it's so worth it. Delicious. Even hubby loved. The Ciabatta bread gives it a nice crunchy topping....
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Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini reviewed by kaye16

From: The Recipe Critic (reviewed 3rd June 2018)

This was excellent, fast and easy. I made a half recipe as dinner for two. Used dried herbs for oregano, rosemary, and thyme. Very good. Whole recipe...
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Pimiento cheese spread reviewed by southerncooker

From: The American Century Cookbook (reviewed 4th June 2018)

I love trying new pimento cheese recipes. This one was delicious and a southern classic.
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Italian Orzo Pasta Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries: Delicious Recipes Throughout the Year (reviewed 4th June 2018)

I added more Kalamata olives since I thought 4 was too few. Couldn't find pine nuts this time so I used sunflower seeds instead. Very good.
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Shish Taouk - Lebanese Chicken Skewers reviewed by jenncc

From: Food.com (reviewed 7th December 2016)

This is incredible! Great flavors, super moist and so simple! I marinated for about 6-7 hours before grilling. After coming off the grill I wrap the chicken...
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Bouillabaisse reviewed by friederike

From: Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil (reviewed 8th December 2016)

Very delicious, and unlike most recipes I've seen, not that labourious. The only thing that always remains tricky is not to overcook the fish. 6 servings...
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Rosemary Shortbread reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 9th December 2016)

These are delicious, perfect texture and come together quickly - process and press into a pan! I used an 8 inch glass dish and the shortbread needed at...
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Classic Ginger Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Flavor Flours: A New Way to Bake with Teff, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Other Whole & Ancient Grains, Nuts & Non-Wheat Flours (reviewed 9th December 2016)

I made the Molasses Spice variation of these cookies. I loved the dough - spicy and fairly easy to work with (helpful to keep hands damp with water while...
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Quick Almond and Plum Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food (reviewed 11th December 2016)

This is a delicious cake and as the name implies it comes together quickly. The flavor of the sweet/tart plums in the tender almond cake is wonderful!...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Sherry Vinegar reviewed by jenncc

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 11th December 2016)

Bold smoky flavor with a nice hit of acid and sweetness from the simple vinaigrette. I really like Spanish chorizo and there is plenty of it in this recipe....
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Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 14th December 2016)

Love the addition of peanut butter in this cookies. Lots of chocolate chips are nice too. Recipe makes a lot but you can freeze one log if you so desire...
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Smoky Cardamom Ginger Molasses Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 24th December 2016)

Loved these! These don't look like much but were the tastiest cookie on the cookie tray this Christmas. Different enough from the usual spice/molasses...
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Lemon-Rosemary Christmas Trees reviewed by jenncc

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 24th December 2016)

These are wonderful! I appreciated their subtle sweetness, and light rosemary flavor. Because they weren't so sweet they still tasted great after icing/decorating....
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Down by the Sea reviewed by kaye16

From: Wraps: Easy Recipes for Handheld Meals (reviewed 28th December 2016)

This was a surprising (to me) hit. The filling is lots of onions, softened in olive oil, then simmered with lemon juice, champagne vinegar (not—regular...
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Preserved Lemons reviewed by kateq

From: The Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Cookbook: Celebrating Wine, Food, and Friends in the Napa Valley (reviewed 30th December 2016)

Simple and straightforward. I scaled the recipe to make a one quart jar-ful which ended up meaning three fat lemons and the juice of three or four more....
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Homemade Pomegranate Molasses reviewed by kateq

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 31st December 2016)

Couldn't be easier!
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Ginger Aebleskivers with Apple Butter reviewed by southerncooker

From: The New Midwestern Table: 200 Heartland Recipes (reviewed 1st January 2017)

I don't have the aebleskiver pan but did have an electric mini muffin maker. It worked pretty good in that. Hubby helped me make these and we both loved...
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Fruited Sourdough Sandwich Bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 1st January 2017)

Like Jen I really enjoyed this bread. I didn't use any yeast, going with my very active starter for the rising only. I also omitted the apple, and I made...
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Country Quiche reviewed by southerncooker

From: Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (reviewed 1st January 2017)

This was part of our Christmas morning breakfast 2016. Great niece joined us. Since the recipe made two I made one without tomatoes since GN doesn't care...
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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 1st January 2017)

Made this for part of our Christmas supper at my Dads. Daughter and I were the only ones who liked it but we thought good. Lots of flavor and pretty too.
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Roasted Tomato Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 1st January 2017)

Hubby and I loved this soup. Roasting the tomatoes gave it such a great flavor.
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Rabbit Ragu with Pappardelle reviewed by kaye16

From: The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (reviewed 1st January 2017)

Really yummy. I made a full recipe with six legs, 1.36kg, ~3lbs. Time-consuming, but easy to do. The serious work part can be done well ahead, so it would...
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Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies reviewed by southerncooker

From: Tablespoon (reviewed 1st January 2017)

This was a favorite at our Christmas Eve appetizer get together 2016. I know it will be made again. Everyone loved except son who doesn't like sweet on...
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Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Gunny Sack (reviewed 1st January 2017)

These were so easy and delicious. A hit Christmas Eve 2016 appetizers.
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Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toasts reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 1st January 2017)

This is the best recipe I found in 2016. I have served it three times, and each time, the guests have found it amazing. Raw Brussels sprouts and chopped...
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