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French Walnut Tart reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk Street (reviewed 1st December 2024)

This was decadent without being cloying or too heavy. I really had to work on getting the pastry dough to fill the pan up to the rim but it was enough,...
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Japanese Milk Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Milk Street (reviewed 28th November 2024)

Used this recipe to make rolls. They came out beautiful with excellent texture. However I thought they were lacking a bit - needed another pinch salt...
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Chicken Piccata (Giada) reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 22nd November 2024)

Even simpler than Ina's version. Very easy, very good. I added some sliced garlic along with the broth, capers and juice. Might double the sauce next...
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Baguette Pan Baguettes reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 21st November 2024)

Fail - that said flavor was terrific. I think I messed this up by over-proofing but I will try again and update.
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Stewed Lentils and Tomatoes reviewed by Kestrel

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 25th October 2024)

One of my tried and true recipes. I do this in the slow cooker; sauté onion briefly, add all ing except vinegar to crockpot, add extra broth if desired...
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Jalfrezi paste reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 24th October 2024)

This was the first paste I made from this book and it's really excellent. I omit the fenugreek. Used to make his jalfrezi curry also in this book. Medium...
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Rogan josh paste reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 24th October 2024)

Really great curry paste on the slightly milder side. Very easy to make and I usually double it and freeze. Makes excellent veggie or meat curries.
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Vindaloo paste reviewed by Kestrel

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 24th October 2024)

Made this paste with garlic and chilies from the garden. I omitted the fenugreek since I was all out. Most of this batch goes to the freezer for fall and...
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Eggplant and tomato risotto reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking: Templates and Lessons for Making Delicious Meatless Meals Every Day (reviewed 24th October 2024)

Very good risotto. I had eggplant already cooked, and roasted tomatoes, so this was fairly straightforward. I did use chicken stock so mine is not vegetarian....
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Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 30th September 2024)

These were not thick and fluffy for me- more thin and eggy. I didn't mind at all, because with a good dose of vanilla the flavor was really nice, however...
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Greens and chickpea galette reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking: Templates and Lessons for Making Delicious Meatless Meals Every Day (reviewed 19th September 2024)

The filling of greens, herbs, and chickpeas is so delicious. I make the filling with my homegrown greens (usually Tuscan kale) and my own herbs, and usually...
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Whipped Ricotta reviewed by Kestrel

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 19th September 2024)

Very easy to make and very delicious. I made it for the carrot salad with pistachios, but would be good on pretty well anything
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Farro and carrot salad with apricots, pistachios, and whipped ricotta reviewed by Kestrel

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 19th September 2024)

Very good salad. I used walnuts for the pistachios but otherwise followed the recipe. The contrast of the crunchy nuts, the creamy ricotta, and the chewy...
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Plum muffins with hazelnut crumble reviewed by Kestrel

From: 750 Best Muffin Recipes: Everything from breakfast classics to gluten-free, vegan and coffeehouse favorites (reviewed 19th September 2024)

These muffins were very tasty. I used the full amount of crumble and it really added to the finished muffin. First use of my Oxo muffin cups was a success,...
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Roasted Eggplant Spread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 19th September 2024)

This was a fantastic way to use my home grown eggplant. I roasted my eggplants in my cast iron pan on stovetop and then whipped it up the next day. A bit...
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Lemon Poundcake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 14th September 2024)

Simple and delicious. The lemon soak (not glaze) really helps the lemon flavor, otherwise it would have just tasted like a really good poundcake. Watch...
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Chicken Wings with Angry Sauce reviewed by jenncc

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 7th September 2024)

Have made this many times - always a crowd pleaser. Sometimes I use drumsticks.
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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic, Coriander, and Thyme reviewed by kaye16

From: Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques 100 Recipes A Cook's Manifesto (reviewed 2nd September 2024)

DEElicious. Easy and relatively fast.
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Braised Chicken with Lemon and Olives reviewed by jenncc

From: New York Times - Recipes (reviewed 27th August 2024)

This was delicious! I read many reviews and opted to brown the chicken/crisp the skin before baking in the oven uncovered, then covered, and finish off...
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Sourdough Discard Crackers reviewed by jenncc

From: Little Spoon Farm (reviewed 24th August 2024)

Best discard cracker I have tried so far. This recipe is simple, requires no extra flour and is infinitely adaptable. I made mine with dried thyme, rosemary...
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Meera Sodha's Naan reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 14th July 2024)

Simple and delicious. Stay soft with just the right amount of chew. Served with Meera Sodha's Chicken curry.
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Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos w/ Queso Fresco reviewed by jenncc

From: The Food Network (reviewed 30th June 2024)

This was really simple and delicious!
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Lemon Rosemary Shortbread reviewed by jenncc

From: Two Peas and Their Pod (reviewed 23rd June 2024)

This is a wonderful shortbread. Thin, crispy, buttery and melt in your mouth delicious! I might add more rosemary and lemon zest next time but otherwise...
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Ding Dong Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Sugar Spun Run (reviewed 18th June 2024)

This was the second or third Ding Dong Cake I have made. I love the I Am Baker recipe but was curious as to what a little brown sugar, an extra egg yolk...
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Peanut Butter Crisscrosses reviewed by jenncc

From: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats (reviewed 18th June 2024)

Mine took about 10 minutes and had a nice crisp and sandy texture. I made these with crunchy Skippy (recipe calls for natural/smooth) and they were great....
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Vanilla Ice Cream /The Only Ice Cream Recipe You'll Ever Need reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 5th May 2024)

This is an ice cream base recipe - I made the vanilla version. I only had 5 yolks and found it plenty rich and certainly delicious! I don't think it would...
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Shrimp Saganaki reviewed by kateq

From: Serious Eats (reviewed 21st April 2024)

Delicious and easy--makes a lot of sauce
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Light, Fluffy and Rich Pancakes reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 16th April 2024)

I love these! They are fluffy and thick, definitely rich, and some how a little custard-y without feeling undercooked. I used cottage cheese and Greek...
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Chimichurri Lamb Chops reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 15th April 2024)

Though I am sure this would be great with lamb, I used this sauce as both a marinade and a dressing for skirt steak. It was very good but a bit "sharp"...
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Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Feta and Garlic reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 12th April 2024)

Took a little less time in my oven (around 30-33 minutes total) but came out fantastic! Some reviewers did not appreciate the Feta but my household really...
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Chewy Earl Grey Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 9th April 2024)

These are excellent as long as you don't over bake! Mine took 12-13 minutes for a chewy cooky with crisp edges - any longer they were more of an all around...
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Honey Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives reviewed by jenncc

From: Half Baked Harvest (reviewed 8th April 2024)

This is excellent! I only had 8.5 oz log of goat cheese so I used 3 oz cream cheese to keep the flavors balanced. The only thing I will do differently...
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Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Snacking Bakes: Simple Recipes for Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Cakes, and More (reviewed 7th April 2024)

These are certainly thick and slightly chewy. I really enjoyed them but felt they were just a bit too sweet. Do not cook longer than 10 minutes and keep...
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 2nd April 2024)

This falls somewhere between good and very good. I stuck close to the recipe - only having to replace Chinese sesame paste with tahini and cutting the...
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Garlicky Cherry Tomato and Bread Gratin reviewed by kateq

From: Food & Wine (reviewed 1st April 2024)

Delicious and so easy. Invites variations---adding scallions or other veg.
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Chewy Lemon Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 31st March 2024)

I thought I was going to love these! I love rosemary in sweets, I LOVE lemon in anything, I love the cornmeal crunch, I love a chewy cookie.... I just...
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A Very Banana-y Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook (reviewed 25th March 2024)

This is a wonderful banana bread with bananas as the star and brown butter in the supporting role. No spice, no chocolate chips and no nuts needed. My...
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Baked Sriracha Chicken Breast reviewed by kateq

From: Washington Post (reviewed 21st March 2024)

So easy and quite delicious. I was careful with the Sriracha--didn't want it o be too peppery. As I was baking it in convection, I lowered the temp a...
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Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 21st February 2024)

Not sure if this is authentic but I found it to be simple and delicious! Sauce looked very thin at first but thickened up with the pasta and cheese. ...
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Fettuccini Romano reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 14th February 2024)

I was skeptical but decided to try it - and so glad I did! It was delicious! Creamy but not heavy and the perfect compromise between red sauce and Alfredo. It...
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Spiced Irish Oatmeal with Cream and Crunchy Sugar reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 12th February 2024)

This came together easily and was so comforting, creamy and delicious! I made half a recipe and used a little less than three cups of water (based on...
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Favorite Vanilla Buttercream reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 10th February 2024)

This is a nice, typical buttercream that is easy to put together, highly pipe-able but can also be spread smooth. Like most buttercream, I found it too...
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Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting reviewed by jenncc

From: Add a Pinch (reviewed 10th February 2024)

Smooth and decadent without being overly sweet. I used mostly regular cocoa powder, subbing about 1/3 cup with Hershey's special dark c.p. This frosting...
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The Best Chocolate Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Add a Pinch (reviewed 10th February 2024)

This is a very quick, simple recipe, and a darn good cake too. I made a three layer cake (8 inch) without having to adjust the recipe and filled it with...
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Ginger fried rice reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 4th February 2024)

Really enjoyed this! I used leftover short grain brown rice and added green onion and a little jalapeno. Quick and easy.
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Chocolate Cake (The I want chocolate cake cake) reviewed by jenncc

From: Smitten Kitchen (reviewed 4th February 2024)

I'm not the chocolate lover in the house, but this was well received by everyone who tried it. I thought it was slightly dense and, at least in my oven...
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Toasted Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook (reviewed 3rd February 2024)

This was good but not a stand out recipe. Toasting the rice and cinnamon gave it nice flavor for sure but also made the rice break down faster. Not wanting...
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Rustic Italian loaf reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canadian living breads and pizzas (reviewed 3rd February 2024)

This has a very wet dough and due to this I use the bread machine on the dough cycle, stopping the cycle just before it kneads the dough down. After this...
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Crusty bran bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canadian living breads and pizzas (reviewed 2nd February 2024)

This is my favourite bread machine loaf. I always sub oil for the butter and use ground flax for part of the bran. It rises well in the machine and is...
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Celery Salad with Dates, Almonds and Parmigiano reviewed by Kestrel

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 1st February 2024)

I really loved this simple salad. I subbed prunes for the dates which worked fine. Easy way to eat a substantial amount of celery.
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Nova Scotia Oatcakes reviewed by jenncc

From: The Spruce Eats (reviewed 19th January 2024)

Love these cracker/cookie snacks. They are a little salty, a little sweet and very versatile - great with cheese or fruit but also nice on their own....
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Spicy Garlic Noodles with Crumbled Tofu and Cucumber Salad reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 17th January 2024)

This was delicious. I used dried Udon noodles, only making half a recipe and I happily have plenty of leftovers! There are several components but they...
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Involtini di Peperoni alla Piemontese (Roasted Pepper Rolls Stuffed with Tuna and Capers) reviewed by kateq

From: Cucina Povera (reviewed 16th January 2024)

Very easy pantry appetizer. Looks pretty on a plate, tastes very good.
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Brown Butter Blondies reviewed by jenncc

From: Fifteen Spatulas (reviewed 15th January 2024)

These are delicious but not as fudgy/gooey as my usual blondies. This was more of a wonderful brown butter snacking cake with great caramel, brown butter...
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Chickpea Vegetable Bowl with Peanut Dressing reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 15th January 2024)

I really enjoyed this salad! It's hearty enough as a stand alone meal but could also be a side or topped off with tofu or chicken. Love the tang and...
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Taylor Swifts Chai Sugar Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: joy the baker (reviewed 29th December 2023)

Hmmm.. This should have been everything I love in a cookie, soft/chewy with crispy edges, warm spices and easy to throw together, but they just missed...
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Puff Pastry reviewed by kateq

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 27th December 2023)

Perfect instructions for fool-proof and pretty easy pastry
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White Spice Pound Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The Cake Bible (reviewed 17th December 2023)

This is falls somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. Mine was slightly dry. Liked the flavor - could up the spices a bit. Good use of leftover egg whites.
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Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 17th December 2023)

These were as promised, soft and chewy, flavor is good and easy to throw together. My first batch spread a little too much perhaps because my dough got...
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Multi-grain burger buns reviewed by Kestrel

From: Bread Revolution Rise up and Bake (reviewed 8th December 2023)

These are delicious multi grain buns. I used purple barley and a rice blend for the cooked grains. I mixed and proved the dough in the bread machine; I...
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Honey Whole Wheat Rolls reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 24th November 2023)

Mine were "Four Stars" but this recipe deserves 5! I made the mistake of not covering with foil halfway into the bake (as is recommended in the recipe)...
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Cranberry Lemon Bars reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 24th November 2023)

These were tart and tasty. I made them in a smaller pan to have nice thick, defined layers which worked out nicely. I liked, not loved, them, but others...
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Double two-Apple Pie reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (reviewed 24th November 2023)

Wanted to try a different Apple Pie for Thanksgiving, and because I love the Super Pumpkin-y Pumpkin Pie from this book, I thought I'd give the apple a...
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Slow cooked chickpeas on toast with poached egg reviewed by Kestrel

From: Plenty More (reviewed 18th November 2023)

My first recipe from this book, and I found it really easy to make and delicious. I made quite a few changes; I mixed up the onion/garlic/pepper base the...
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Slow-Cooked Chickpeas on Toast with Poached Egg reviewed by Kestrel

From: Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi (reviewed 18th November 2023)

My first recipe from this book, and I found it really easy to make and delicious. I made quite a few changes; I mixed up the onion/garlic/pepper base the...
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Best Ever Pie Crust reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 18th November 2023)

I never expected this to be "best ever", mostly due to the lack of butter (which IMO gives better flavor to a pie crust). I was short on butter and chose...
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Malted Wheat Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: King Arthur Flour (reviewed 16th November 2023)

Followed the recipe exactly and was rewarded with a delicious loaf. Docked one star because the exterior/crust is a little soft (even after extra minutes...
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Worlds Best Lasagna reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 13th November 2023)

I have made this with meat, without meat (using mushrooms/veggies), with sausage, without sausage, with spicy sausage instead of sweet, etc.. I have even...
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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies (Tosi) reviewed by jenncc

From: The Splendid Table (reviewed 11th November 2023)

This is a great recipe but docked a star here because oiling the pan did not work well for me. I baked some on a greased cookie sheet and some on parchment...
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Rice Pudding reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 1st November 2023)

This is delicious - creamy, comforting and just rich enough without the egg yolks. I made this with Arborio rice and it came out great using the same...
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How to Poach Shrimp reviewed by kateq

From: Tasting Table (reviewed 28th October 2023)

These shrimp are perfect! Just the right texture. I'll never do poached shrimp or any shrimp for salad, etc any other way.
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Pear Crumb Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 24th October 2023)

I followed the recommendations of others and used twice as many pears, otherwise followed the recipe. Mine was cooked in about 55 minutes. It is probably...
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Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Galette reviewed by jenncc

From: Budget Bytes (reviewed 19th October 2023)

This was easy and a nice twist on the delicious combination of lemon and blueberry. I used low fat cream cheese and my own pie crust recipe.
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Seeded Oat Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 19th October 2023)

This was a tasty little loaf. It's a bit dense and mine could have used an extra pinch of salt (could have been my error?) but was certainly hearty and...
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Easy Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 16th October 2023)

I wanted to try this recipe to compare to my usual oil based recipe (Flour Bakery). This one is slightly less fussy, uses brown sugar and less sugar,...
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Portokalopita - Greek Orange Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Souvlaki For the Soul (reviewed 9th October 2023)

This was a tasty bread pudding type of dessert. I did not expect this to puff up as much as it did - definitely did not look like the picture. I did...
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Spicy canned salmon rice bowl reviewed by Kestrel

From: Skinny Taste (reviewed 7th October 2023)

Really good, very easy recipe that uses cucumbers from the late summer garden. I also adjusted the sriracha to taste and used a bit more cucumber.
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Raised waffles reviewed by Kestrel

From: Breakfast Book (reviewed 5th October 2023)

This is the first waffle I’ve made or eaten and they were really good. I successfully halved the recipe and made on my mini waffle maker. I plan to reduce...
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Peach cake reviewed by Kestrel

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 23rd September 2023)

A lovely summer cake. I used peaches and some fresh blueberries and split the batter between 2 cakes. (One 7” and one 6” cake). My smaller cake was...
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Tomato, thyme, and goat cheese tart reviewed by Kestrel

From: River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes (reviewed 23rd September 2023)

A delicious easy tart that makes good use of heirloom tomatoes. My only change is to bake the tart much longer than stated. Perhaps there are differences...
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Pilgrims multigrain bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 23rd September 2023)

A nice bread that incorporates oats, bran, and wheat germ. Can sub part sifted red fife for part on the all purpose.
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Roasted garlic bread reviewed by Kestrel

From: Canada's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes (reviewed 23rd September 2023)

Very nice garlic loaf that uses pre roasted garlic. I used about half whole grain flour.
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Mexican rice and bean casserole reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Lighthearted cookbook (reviewed 23rd September 2023)

A simple and tasty one pot meal. I usually use beans cooked from dry rather than canned, just personal preference.
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Tian of Squash, Zucchini,Tomato and Basil reviewed by kateq

From: The Broad Fork: Recipes for the Wide World of Vegetables and Fruits (reviewed 17th September 2023)

Simply delicious! I used colatura instead of anchovies and skipped the breadcrumbs. Otherwise, as written. Amazingly flavorful and so easy. Good hot...
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Rigatoni and Eggplant alla Norma reviewed by kateq

From: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables (reviewed 11th September 2023)

"Simple ingredients into something marvelous" is right! The eggplant, tomato and sausage really do come together into a rich, unctuous sauce. With the...
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Coconut Pound Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: The New York Times (reviewed 4th September 2023)

This is a wonderful little cake! It is moist and coconutty with the perfect crumb. I forgot to top with toasted coconut but after reading reviews this...
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Sweet Tart Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert Person (reviewed 2nd September 2023)

This is a very simple, very good tart dough. I love her technique of rolling the dough into strips and pressing into the pan. And truthfully that is...
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Pastry Cream reviewed by jenncc

From: All Recipes (reviewed 2nd September 2023)

This was simple to make and tasty. I think next time I will probably use a vanilla bean instead and perhaps a tiny pinch of salt. I used the entire amount...
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Chocolate Covered Katie (reviewed 28th August 2023)

These are good. I topped with flaky salt to give it a little oomph, otherwise a pretty basic cookie with good texture.
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Vegan Lemon Loaf reviewed by jenncc

From: Running on Real Food (reviewed 28th August 2023)

This was delicious - loved by all, vegan and non-vegan alike. There were complaints in the reviews that this was too dense and took forever to bake thru...
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Huevos Rancheros reviewed by resahebler1

From: Ama A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen (reviewed 25th August 2023)

This is a favorite recipe of friends that come visit. It is really good. The ranchero sauce water bath cans easily.
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Tomatillo Salsa reviewed by resahebler1

From: Ama A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen (reviewed 25th August 2023)

Great salsa. Also used as the sauce for chicken enchiladas.
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Mexican Sriracha reviewed by resahebler1

From: Ama A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen (reviewed 25th August 2023)

Good on everything
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Pickled Oregano Onions reviewed by resahebler1

From: Ama A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen (reviewed 25th August 2023)

Preserved Kumquats with Lime and Chile reviewed by resahebler1

From: Ama A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen (reviewed 25th August 2023)

Great way to use up surplus kumquats. Delicious in vinaigrette and cocktails.
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Cheesy Tomato Basil Stuffed Chicken reviewed by jenncc

From: Half Baked Harvest (reviewed 25th August 2023)

Easy and delicious! I happened to have everything on hand and was very happy with the results.
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Chicken Breast with Fresh Sage reviewed by jenncc

From: food52 (reviewed 7th August 2023)

This is a winner! Super quick and easy as long as your chicken breast aren't thick. I had to cut mine lengthwise to have them cook evenly. The sage...
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How to make homemade peanut butter reviewed by Kestrel

From: The Kitchn (reviewed 3rd August 2023)

Decided to try this as store bought PB has become so expensive, and it worked very well. I used unsalted roasted peanuts, added a pinch of kosher salt,...
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Pesto smashed chickpea and avocado sandwich reviewed by Kestrel

From: Closet Cooking (reviewed 2nd August 2023)

Absolutely delicious sandwich. I used my own pesto with basil from the garden (no nuts) and kabuli chickpeas. Served in homemade sourdough pita breads...
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Noodles with cucumbers and a lot of chili crisp reviewed by Kestrel

From: Simply Recipes (reviewed 2nd August 2023)

Very nice use of cucumbers and chili crisp. The recipe gives several choices for the noodles so I used rice noodles. Really delicious summer recipe.
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