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! Bowl Gluten Free Banana Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Minimalist Baker (reviewed 26th March 2020)

Great texture and flavor make this a wonderful banana bread. It has great banana flavor, rises nicely, very moist and has a proper crumb (isn't gummy...
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"Big Meatball" Meat Loaf reviewed by kaye16

From: The Italian Slow Cooker (reviewed 18th February 2018)

Not sure why meatloaf the crocklpot is so much better than meatloaf from the oven, but it is. I made a halfish recipe of this in my 3-qt crock. Used...
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"Creamy" Tomato Soup reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You (reviewed 27th February 2013)

A very good version of tomato soup. I liked the addition of sage and thyme. I used the options of fresh thyme and dried sage since that is what I had on...
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"Everything" Chicken Sandwich Melts reviewed by southerncooker

From: Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat (reviewed 15th June 2016)

This was excellent and all the chicken lovers in the family enjoyed it. I made Naan bread to serve it on since author suggest either that or lavash bread....
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"Fauxrizo" Taco Filling reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Food Network (reviewed 24th May 2014)

I used ground pork instead of the Fauxrizo for this recipe as suggested by Damaris. Hubby, son and I loved these. Son did pick out the corn from his though....
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"French" Fried Potatoes reviewed by sturlington

From: Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 (reviewed 23rd December 2011)

If you are patient, your oven fries will get nicely crisped and golden brown. However, don't stir too soon, or the potatoes will stick to the pan. The...
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"Guy Like It" Barbecued Beef reviewed by southerncooker

From: Penzeys Spices (reviewed 9th June 2013)

I like that you can add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and come home to a delicious start to your night time meal.It suggests using a tougher...
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"Gypy's Arm" (Jelly Roll with Guava Cream Filling) Brazo de Gitano) reviewed by kateq

From: Daisy Cooks: Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World (reviewed 7th August 2017)

Eons ago in college, Cuban friends introduced me to the joys of guava and queso blanco--in New York it was cream cheese combined with guava paste on crackers...
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"Hamburger" Kebabs--Chappal kebab reviewed by kaye16

From: Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking (reviewed 26th September 2017)

This is a book that I use frequently, and I'm still surprised to find yet one more super recipe here. I made a halfish recipe using 350g beef. The beef...
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"ka-pow" tofu reviewed by Tweety

From: 1,000 Vegan Recipes (reviewed 27th May 2012)

Fantastic! The flavors of this dish come together real well. I bought vegetarian oyster sauce from the Asian market just for this recipe (I've seen...
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"Last of the Yakima Peppers" Peperonata reviewed by aj12754

From: Fine Cooking (reviewed 22nd August 2010)

Very tasty -- a mix of mild to medium hot peppers (I used a red, orange, and yellow bell pepper, plus two cubanelles and two Italian frying peppers) --...
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"Man Bait" Apple Crisp reviewed by southerncooker

From: Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes (reviewed 22nd February 2013)

While my family loved this I though it was a bit on the sweet side for my liking but still enjoyed it. I though it better warm than completely cooled but...
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"P.D.Q." Ginger Muffins reviewed by BethNH

From: The King Arthur Flour 200th Anniversary Cookbook (King Arthur Flour Cookbooks) (reviewed 16th June 2011)

The 17 year old gave them two thumbs up. Another muffin from the P.D.Q. pages. Comes together very quickly - tastes like gingerbread. I baked these...
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"Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting reviewed by BethNH

From: Best Loved Hershey's Recipes (reviewed 1st April 2013)

This is the basic chocolate frosting recipe that comes on every tin of Hershey's cocoa. It's simple and requires no fancy ingredients. You can even make...
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"Quick" Teriyaki Chicken reviewed by skdouglass

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 15th May 2013)

Sauce was watery with lackluster flavor; chicken was overdone. Still, it was simple enough to throw together with a short ingredient list. And I'm willing...
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"South-in-Your-Mouth Peach Pecan Muffins" reviewed by snoopy

From: Ripe from Around Here: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating (No Matter Where You Live) (reviewed 4th May 2012)

This was my first experience with spelt flour, and I am very happy with the results. The spelt has a sweet, nutty taste that worked well with the pecans...
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"Swirls Gone Wild" reviewed by southerncooker

From: Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories (reviewed 9th July 2012)

These are delicious. Not many ingredients but loads of flavor.. devil's food cake mix, a can of pure pumpkin, some fat free cream cheese, vanilla, powdered...
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"The Snake" (M'Hanncha) reviewed by Zosia

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 16th March 2012)

Crisp layers of delicate pastry envelope a moist, lightly sweetened almond filling flavoured with orange flower water. This cake is surprisingly easy to...
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"The Snake" (M'Hanncha) reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: The Food Of Morocco (reviewed 26th March 2012)

The almond paste filling made up nicely. I followed the suggestion to let the almonds sit in the water for an hour so that they would be softer to grind....
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'Fried' Chicken reviewed by digifish_books

From: Bill's Basics (reviewed 28th February 2012)

'Zhong' crescent dumplings (Zhong shui jiao) reviewed by The Ducks Guts

From: Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Good, not too dry as some dumpling receipes can be.
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(Another) Vegetarian Frijoles Negros reviewed by kalamansi

From: Parents Need to Eat Too: Nap-Friendly Recipes, One-Handed Meals, and Time-Saving Kitchen Tricks for New Parents (reviewed 8th April 2013)

(Instant Pot) Pressure Cooker Baked Beans reviewed by southerncooker

From: Pressure Cooking Today (reviewed 21st June 2018)

Whole family loved these baked beans made in the Instant Pot.
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*Cucumber, Celery and Plum Tomato Salad reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 13th April 2010)

I made this 4/25/99
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*Mexican Vegetable Saute reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 13th April 2010)

I made this 8/7/93
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*Sesame Asparagus reviewed by Larrianne

From: Bon Appetit (reviewed 13th April 2010)

I made this 1/22/00
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1 Dozen Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 25th April 2016)

Tasted like the classic "bakery-style" chocolate chip cookie I grew up with. Not fancy but delicious. I skimped a bit on the chocolate chips and added...
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1 Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies reviewed by jenncc

From: Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes (reviewed 26th September 2015)

1-2-3-4 Chili with Beef and Beans reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook (reviewed 22nd March 2012)

A delicious chili with distinct flavor from beer and green chilis. Another easy to prepare meal, except that onions and ground beef need to be browned....
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10 minute spicy peanut udon noodles. reviewed by Kestrel

From: Seasons and Suppers (reviewed 11th July 2019)

Very quick and good. I have used udon or other Asian noodles. Veggies can be adapted depending on what you have.
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100% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

This was an easy one to make. I baked mine in bread pans. I did do the steam pan and also put my pans on a baking stone. I like the stretch and fold method...
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100% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by homejoys

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 1st April 2010)

We like to eat whole grains so the 100% Whole Grain pizza dough really interested me. This pizza dough was the softer than the other pizza doughs. I was...
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100% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by bes30

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 9th April 2010)

100% Whole Wheat pizza dough is the last of the 4 pizza dough’s that I tried from the book. This recipe was super easy and like my other attempts, made...
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100% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by bhnyc

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 14th July 2010)

I thought this was OK- definitely not my favorite from this book. I made the rustic loaves (three small ones) instead of the pizza dough and followed the...
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100% Whole Wheat Bread reviewed by havfaith

From: The Bread Machine Cookbook II (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (reviewed 14th December 2011)

This is a really good basic whole wheat bread recipe. I've also subbed rolled oats for some of the flour and really liked the result.
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100% Whole Wheat Christmas Stollen reviewed by gatherings

From: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients (reviewed 13th January 2013)

We enjoyed this bread toasted for breakfast,great during the holidays,will remake.
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100% Whole Wheat Hearth Bread reviewed by andrew

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 22nd January 2010)

Truly remarkable! Peter has taken the already successful recipe for Whole Wheat Hearth Bread from his Whole Grain Breads book and has improved it. Whole...
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100% Whole Wheat Hearth Bread reviewed by Frequent Flyer

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th February 2010)

I've made this recipe several times now. For a 100% whole wheat artisan bread, it's light and flavorful. I have been pleasantly surprized considering...
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100% Whole Wheat Hearth Bread reviewed by homejoys

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Since we enjoy whole wheat bread, I was looking forward to trying this recipe. We liked the 100% sandwich bread and thought this recipe also had potential....
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100% Whole Wheat Hearth Bread reviewed by bes30

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 12th April 2010)

I love whole wheat bread for sandwiches, but had not been too successful with hearth breads just yet. Most of my other attempts had been with sourdough,...
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100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread reviewed by vwgordon

From: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (reviewed 12th April 2010)

This made an easy and flavorful whole wheat bread. They say you can bake it up after the initial 3 hour rise, but I would let it rest longer to make it...
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100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (reviewed 22nd September 2013)

This is an easy way to make an ok 100% whole wheat bread. Mine did not have great internal texture - it was a bit too wet despite cooking for longer than...
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100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Hearth Bread reviewed by homejoys

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 25th February 2010)

I've had lots of bread baking failures. But of all the many recipes that I've tried in this particular book, every one was successful. Until now. I'm...
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100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Hearth Bread reviewed by bes30

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 6th April 2010)

This was my second try at using a recipe that called for a sourdough starter. I was determined to use the “purist” version to test how good my sourdough...
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15 minute hoi sin aubergine reviewed by redjanet

From: Bosh! (reviewed 21st March 2018)

If you are missing certain savoury Chinese dishes on a vegan diet, this is a good dish to try. It is quick and easy and has that delicious umami flavour...
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15-Bean Soup reviewed by Peckish Sister

From: Slow Cooker Revolution (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

The smokey meaty taste of the bacon that was thrown in raw and discarded at the end added wonderful flavor without tasteless bits of meat floating around...
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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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1770 House Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Food Network Magazine (reviewed 22nd October 2012)

This makes a rather large meatloaf so you can have meatloaf sandwiches after the first meal. The meats this one calls for are veal, beef and pork. Since...
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1770 House Meatloaf reviewed by southerncooker

From: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust (reviewed 2nd June 2013)

I made this recipe from Food Network magazine so wanted to link to the book: http://www.cookbooker.com/recipe/35597/1770-house-meatloaf
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19. Endive and Warm Pear Salad with Stilton reviewed by greenpepper

From: Mark Bittman's Kitchen Express: 404 inspired seasonal dishes you can make in 20 minutes or less (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Perfect. Delicious, nourishing, simple, satisfying.
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1984 Portobello Sandwich reviewed by southerncooker

From: The Home Cook: Recipes to Know by Heart (reviewed 15th February 2018)

Son and I really enjoyed these but hubby didn't care for them. The flavors of the goat cheese with the tomatoes and lemon juice on the cooked portobello...
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20 minute honey mustard chicken reviewed by Kestrel

From: Budget Bytes (reviewed 2nd September 2018)

This was very good and quick to make. I cooked my chicken a little longer since the pieces were quite large and made the pan sauce as written. The sauce...
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20-Minute Fish Curry reviewed by kaye16

From: Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen (reviewed 26th January 2018)

I made a half recipe with swordfish, since that's what looked best at the shop. Easy to assemble. Quick if you aren't seeding 7oz of cherry tomatoes. Very...
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20-minute seafood pasta reviewed by redjanet

From: 101 One-pot Dishes: Tried-and-tested Recipes (Good Food 101) (reviewed 4th October 2011)

This wasn't so great. It tasted nice enough, but it was kind of a pain in the neck to eat. I thought it was pretty clever breaking up the spaghetti so...
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20-Minute Seafood Pasta reviewed by friederike

From: BBC Good Food (reviewed 27th January 2016)

It wasn't too bad, but it wasn't particularly impressive either. And what else can you expect of pasta, a can of tomatoes and some flavouring? I didn't...
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24- to 48-Hour Pizza Dough reviewed by jenncc

From: The Elements of Pizza: Unlocking the Secrets to World-Class Pies at Home (reviewed 31st May 2020)

As always, Forkish doesn't disappoint! This is flavorful from the extended fermentation, with just the right amount of chew (maybe the 00 flour?) - it...
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2511 Rolls reviewed by Zosia

From: A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun (reviewed 9th October 2012)

Apparently the recipe for these buns was downloaded 2511 times in 1 hour from the author’s website, hence the name. I can see the reason for this as...
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28. Gruyère Apple Grilled Cheese reviewed by greenpepper

From: Mark Bittman's Kitchen Express: 404 inspired seasonal dishes you can make in 20 minutes or less (reviewed 25th April 2010)

Barely a recipe, just a classic done right. The crispy apple balances well with the creamy cheese. Try any cheese or fruit you have in the kitchen and...
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40 Cloves and a Chicken reviewed by BethNH

From: The Food Network (reviewed 19th December 2014)

Meh. Not worth the effort.
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40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken reviewed by denise

From: 365 Ways to Cook Chicken (reviewed 8th April 2013)

Easy and fantastic! I have made this many many times. I often prepare it in the Romertopf. Don't miss this one.
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40. Beer Batter Shrimp Po' Boy reviewed by greenpepper

From: Mark Bittman's Kitchen Express: 404 inspired seasonal dishes you can make in 20 minutes or less (reviewed 25th April 2010)

The tagline for this recipe is "As good as it sounds." That says enough.
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48. Seared Fish with Cumin and Lemon reviewed by greenpepper

From: Mark Bittman's Kitchen Express: 404 inspired seasonal dishes you can make in 20 minutes or less (reviewed 25th April 2010)

5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas reviewed by southerncooker

From: Southern Bite (reviewed 9th August 2018)

This is a quick and easy work night supper recipe. Delicious as well. I couldn't find the thick shredded Mexican cheese called for but it was still amazing....
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5-minute artisan bread reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Leite's Culinaria (reviewed 14th October 2014)

This is yet another version of a no-knead bread. Unlike the recipe from Mark Bittman, which includes lagar beer as part of the liquid ingredients, this...
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5-Minute Vanilla Wacky Cake reviewed by pumpkinspice

From: One Bowl Baking: Simple, From Scratch Recipes for Delicious Desserts (reviewed 7th July 2014)

Dense and muffin-like.
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by southerncooker

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 8th March 2010)

I made this into pizza dough for dinner at my Mom and Dad's. It was enjoyed by all. We baked four of the balls, one veggie, one meat with mushrooms on...
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by KeyRat33149

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 15th March 2010)

I've never made a wheat pizza crust so I thought I'd give it a try. The gluten does not develop as well as the neopolitan dough as I feared so I made...
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by homejoys

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 1st April 2010)

The 50% Whole Grain Pizza dough was delicious. A little harder to stretch then the Neo-Neopolitian but I think the addition of a little vital gluten could...
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by bes30

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 9th April 2010)

Just like the Sourdough Pizza Dough recipe, I divided the dough into 4 portions. It is much easier to work with than 5 portions and easier to stretch...
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50% Whole Grain Rustic Bread and Pizza Dough reviewed by Sylviambt

From: Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (reviewed 23rd November 2012)

I've made this recipe twice and am a bit frustrated with the lack of rise. As instructed, I've used the directions provided for the pain a l'Ancienne,...
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6 Inch Vanilla Cake reviewed by jenncc

From: Sally's Baking Addiction (reviewed 23rd February 2021)

Good vanilla flavor and pretty moist. I used 2 6 inch cake pans instead of 3 (3 would have very thin layers). For the buttercream I subbed some of the...
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6-Minute Chocolate-Chip Oatmeal Cookie reviewed by southerncooker

From: Damn Delicious: 100 Super Easy, Super Fast Recipes (reviewed 3rd November 2017)

This recipe is for one and so delicious warm from the microwave. I used dark chocolate chips. Quick and easy when your craving a little something sweet.
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7-hour roast leg of lamb with white beans and kale reviewed by wester

From: The Borough Market Cookbook: Meat and Fish (reviewed 3rd December 2012)

A solid recipe, with all the things that are good with lamb: garlic, rosemary, anchovies... I actually wouldn't have minded a bit more of all of these,...
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7-Veg Tomato Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 21st October 2018)

Be warned: it's a lot. I made half a recipe, and half of that (= a quarter recipe) was enough for the four of us to be served with spaghetti on two nights,...
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7-Veg Tomato Sauce reviewed by Kestrel

From: JamieOliver.com (reviewed 20th December 2019)

I didn't like this sauce much at all. The ingredients are all things we like but for us the resulting sauce was bland. I managed to rescue it by adding...
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75% Whole Wheat Levain Bread reviewed by jenncc

From: Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (reviewed 15th January 2021)

So delicious! Love the complex, earthy flavor of this bread! This didn't rise as much as the mostly white loaf I made with the same levain but still...
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A 'Frenchified' casserole of lamb, apricots and rosemary reviewed by bunyip

From: Tender (reviewed 16th October 2014)

I used dried apricots and cooked it in a moderate oven with a piece of baking paper over the top (under the lid). Served with rice. Could have done with...
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A 'pudding-cake' of honey, cinnamon and plums reviewed by bunyip

From: Tender (reviewed 26th April 2013)

The method was (to me anyway) a bit unusual. Melt the butter with the sugar, honey and golden syrup - I know, but it's not as sweet as you expect - and...
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A Better Granola reviewed by jenncc

From: Epicurious (reviewed 27th October 2014)

Tasty, light and crisp. I used cherries, sliced almonds and sunflower seeds, maple syrup (instead of agave), and decreased the salt to a scant teaspoon....
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A Better Granola reviewed by Queezle_Sister

From: Epicurious (reviewed 2nd February 2015)

Good flavor, and a light texture. My comparison is home-made granola from the 1970s, which I recall as requiring a lot of oil. In contrast, this takes...
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a cheap spaghetti supper reviewed by kfharvey1

From: Appetite (reviewed 2nd April 2010)

A chicken stroganoff, of sorts reviewed by bunyip

From: Eat - The Little Book of Fast Food (reviewed 22nd September 2014)

Hardly a recipe at all, in the finest Slater tradition. I used 350g diced chicken thigh meat for two people and 1 teaspoon paprika. Bear in mind that the...
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A clear savoury broth reviewed by Kestrel

From: Appetite (reviewed 4th November 2022)

I use these directions often, I use a 3-4 lb chicken and some additional wings as stated. I put chicken in breast side up and remove after approx 1 hr....
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A Cold Hot Radish Salad reviewed by southerncooker

From: Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family (reviewed 22nd March 2015)

This is a very simple recipe, almost a non-recipe but oh so delicious. It's very refreshing as well as filling. Hubby, son and I all agreed this was fantastic....
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A Consistently Good Gravy reviewed by BeckyL

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 21st December 2009)

We eat a lot of gravy in the south. I think that had I not been in a hurry at the time, this could have come out better. However, it was bland for my taste...
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A Consistently Good Gravy reviewed by viidub

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 17th May 2011)

I made this for Christmas last year and I agree with the previous reviewer: kind of bland despite all the work that went into it! The browning of the wings,...
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A Cracking Burger reviewed by bting

From: Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (reviewed 19th March 2012)

This is my go-to burger recipe. I use "water" crackers (I think "cream crackers" must be a British thing), and 1 tsp. of regular mustard instead of the...
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a creamy, unctuous potato dish reviewed by kfharvey1

From: Appetite (reviewed 2nd April 2010)

A Deep, Sweet Dipping Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen (reviewed 4th June 2013)

Not particularly impressive, not bad either. Actually, the whole sauce didn't really do anything for me. Be careful not to cook the sauce too long lest...
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A Deeply Appley Apple Crumble reviewed by friederike

From: Tender: Volume II, A cook's guide to the fruit garden (reviewed 13th February 2011)

Such a typical Slater-title, isn't it? This is a fairly simple, straight-forward crumble recipe. I liked that the amount of crumble was sufficient - often...
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A Dish of Baked Celery and its Sauce reviewed by friederike

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 20th October 2010)

Slightly disappointing. To be honest, I'm not that much of a fan of celery, but still.. First of all, for such an easy dish it took ages to make, and...
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A Farm Wife's Fresh Pear Tart reviewed by kaye16

From: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (reviewed 24th October 2010)

Very simple, very delicious, got raves at my house. We're not big sweet eaters, but this is the kind of thing we like. Fresh fruit flavor, enhanced by...
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a fast, warming bowl of soup reviewed by Kestrel

From: Appetite (reviewed 4th November 2022)

This is an outline for a warming soup that can be adapted as to what you have on hand. I’ve done many versions as written and have also added aromatics...
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a fish cake to console and another to excite reviewed by Kestrel

From: Appetite (reviewed 4th November 2022)

Very easy and delicious fish cakes. Started with the canned salmon variation with dill and parsley from the garden. Made quite a few of the variations...
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A fragrant sauté with butter and cardamom reviewed by wester

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 15th April 2011)

The coriander was really overpowering in this one. I would like to try it again with about half the amount given, so I can taste the other flavors as well....
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A fragrant saute with butter and cardamon reviewed by kfharvey1

From: Real Cooking (reviewed 2nd April 2010)

A Good Coffee Chop reviewed by Zosia

From: French Food At Home (reviewed 7th May 2013)

This is one of the recipes from the “Dinner fairly fast” chapter and it was indeed that. In 15 minutes, I had beautifully caramelized, glazed and juicy...
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A Granddaughter's Flour Tortillas reviewed by jenncc

From: California Rancho Cooking: Mexican and Californian Recipes (reviewed 3rd April 2017)

Like the other tortilla recipe in this book these are great. The author mimics the flakey texture of lard tortillas by freezing a small portion of flour...
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A Gratin of White Cabbage and Cheese reviewed by Sovay

From: Tender: v. 1: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (reviewed 28th May 2013)

AKA Cabbage with Pirate Cheese (Cornish Yaaaaaarg!). Delicious though a bit heavy on the cheese - I might be tempted to cut down slightly and make up...
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A Half-Dozen Buttermilk Biscuits reviewed by jenncc

From: Comfort and Joy: Cooking for Two (reviewed 13th March 2017)

These were simple, had a nice rise in the oven and tasted pretty good. I felt there may have been a tiny bit too much baking soda - I got a little taste...
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