French Spring Soup

Reviewed: May 5, 2009

This is a nice vegetable soup that's fairly easy to make. I made a few minor changes: subbed coconut milk for cream, quinoa for rice, and olive oil for butter, and per other reviews I used broth (veg) instead of water. Next time, I'll add more asparagus; it added a great flavor.

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Sister Slaw

Reviewed: May 5, 2009

This was just average for us. It sounded so interesting, but nothing about it made me say Wow. It needs something to vary the texture--some pine nuts or walnuts would be nice, and maybe some sun-dried tomatoes. Otherwise, it was a bit boring. Thanks, anyway.

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Pea and Cauliflower Salad

Reviewed: May 1, 2009

This was a nice combination of flavors. I mixed some edamame in with the peas, and it was a great addition. I made my own ranch with cashew butter, and instead of yogurt, I mixed it with about a tablespoon of sour cream. The cauliflower was too much texture, though--it was too hard to get everything in one bite. I'd make this again without it and add more edamame. The green olives are a must.

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Banana Oatmeal Cookie

Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2009

These are wonderful cookies. I followed the recipe almost exactly, adding only 1/4 tsp. of cardamom to the recipe with the nutmeg because I love cardamom. I plan on playing around with the recipe to make it healthier... half whole wheat flour, maybe, or some wheat germ or ground up flax seed. I also want to try it with brown sugar. UPDATE: Yesterday my eleven year old son said, "Wouldn't it be great if we lived somewhere where we could grow wheat next to bananas?" I asked why he would want to do that, and he said, "So we can grow all the ingredients for your banana cookies ourselves!" I guess he REALLY likes them! My fifteen year old, who really doesn't like cookies, ate a few and said that they were the exception to her 'no cookie' rule.

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Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2009

I love the idea of this recipe, but prepared as is, it's missing something. It definitely needs garlic, and some fresh herbs added at the end would be nice. Oregano would be delicious. Or instead of herbs you could add a touch of cumin. Bonus points for ease of preparation.

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Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2009

I left out the tartine and just made the salad, which was very flavorful. I used raw, grated beets; otherwise I followed the salad recipe exactly. The avocados and beets went well together, and the simple dressing was a perfect complement. If you don't want to make the tartine, you can just toss some crumbled goat cheese into the salad.

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Potato Curry

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2009

This was good and very easy to make. I doubled the spices and subbed coconut oil for ghee. I cooked it a bit differently: I covered the pan while sauteing the potatoes in the first step, then I used only a cup of water and covered the pan to simmer; they were ready in 20 min. I used a can of coconut milk instead of yogurt, and the consistency was just right. If I make this again, I'll add cauliflower.

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Green Chile Frittata

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009

This was a nice change of pace. I used oat flour, and roasted Hatch green chiles rather than canned. I also omitted the butter. The green chile flavor wasn't strong enough for us, even though we used extra, so next time I'll top it with green chile (sauce). This would also be good with pepper-jack cheese and olives. Nice flavor, not too heavy, and very easy to make--a definite keeper!

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Apple Avocado Salad with Tangerine Dressing

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2009

This was good. I thought it might be too sweet with the orange, but the blue cheese balanced it out. I used shallot instead of onion; otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly. I used a Fuji apple, but I think a tart Granny Smith would be even better. This would also be good with spinach.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

It was very good. I did chicken breasts and sliced them length ways . It was a great dinner and wonderful left overs!!

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

I tried this and it was very good. I hate when everything falls out hen you are cooking, but oh well. It was a repeat.

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Rum Cake I

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

I made this for a potluck and it was wonderful. I didn't have almonds, but I had pine nuts. It made it taste even more buttery. Sure HIT.

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Sloppy Joes II

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009

I like Sloppy Joes, but they are not usually a favorite. I didn't have quite enough ketchup so I added a little Red Hot sauce. I also don't like green peppers, so I did not add them.

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Byrdhouse Spinach Soup

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2009

Wow, we loved this! I used veg broth and subbed a mix of coconut milk and almond milk for milk, and I used olive oil instead of butter. The flavor combo was just excellent. Easy to make, too. I like it with lots of fresh-ground pepper. This is a new favorite!

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Mom's Turkey Sausage Patties

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2009

I have children who refuse to eat any kind of mammal so ground turkey is a good alternative, but I find the flavor bland. I tried this recipe and was extremely surprised with how good it was! I would use the recipe as-is for foods like tacos or for breakfast wraps for the kids. I would double the spices to add to spaghetti sauce or my version of green chile' stew. I like the bite of using black peppercorns ground to a medium courseness. Another thing I did was, after mixing the turkey with the spices, I shaped it into mini patties and froze them on a tray. When frozen I took them off the tray and bagged them... now it is easy to grab just as much as I need to cook for a soup or sandwich. Next I plan on trying this recipe as a base for meatloaf or meatballs. Update: Was recently given some store bought pork sausage, cooked some, tasted it, and it wasn't near as good as this recipe. I decided to use the spices used in this recipe, half the amount, mixed with the sausage, and the sausage was improved a hundred percent.

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Vegan Red Lentil Soup

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2009

This is really more like a dahl. I didn't have enough red lentils, so I added some green, which meant it had to simmer longer. As a result, I had to add extra liquid and then bump up the spices a bit. I also added some garam masala at the end for a bit more flavor. I didn't think the squash added much flavor, but this was a great way to use up the extra I had.

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Cilantro Cucumber Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2009

This didn't work for us. The chili powder completely overpowered every other flavor. I love a good cucumber salad, but I'd rather eat plain cucumbers than this. Thanks, anyway.

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Portobello Pot Pie

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2009

Delicious! I used criminis instead of shiitakes, but I think next time I might use a wild mushroom mix for fun. I'll also salt the gravy. I caramelized the onions, and next time I'll add more. I also used fresh herbs. Nice and hearty, and fairly easy!

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Greek Goddess Pasta Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2009

My avocados weren't ripe enough, so I made this without, and it was still delicious. You can really make this according to your preference: I used 16 oz whole-wheat fusilli, omitted the broccoli and onion, roasted my own peppers, and made my own Greek dressing (red-wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh oregano). A great combination of veggies with lots of contrasting textures and vibrant flavors! It makes a ton, but as with any pasta salad, it's better the longer it sits. Can't wait to try this with avocados! UPDATE: The avocados added a nice creamy texture, but not much flavor. I think I'd rather just chop them up and mix them in with the rest of the veggies.

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Winter Market Salad

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2009

This was delicious! The apple is a must (I used Fuji). I left out the celery root and used half the dressing. The combination of the sweet veggies/apple and tangy dressing was perfect, and the apple added a nice juiciness and texture. Very easy to prepare, too!

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