5-Star Reviews: April 2015

April 02, 2014
Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.
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Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"This is one of the best pasta salads I've ever eaten. I made it for our Life Group meeting and everyone raved about it. Will definitely make again and often." —Jerlinej


Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad Recipe
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Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"This is sooooo good!!!!!! Easy, cheap, healthy, and filling! This will be a regular meal in my house. If you like spicy drizzle with Siracha after plating. Yum!" —khaos2442


Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe

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Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Mustard

Photo: Karry Hosford

"This came out very tender and moist. I cooked mine longer since my husband prefers it more well done. I didn't use bay, but used fresh oregano instead. I will definitely use this recipe in the future. I marinated it for about half the time. Still was very good." —martyj


Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Mustard Recipe
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Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

"Out of hundreds of recipes I've tried, this is incredible! The flavor combinations come together in an amazing way and it is absolutely delicious. It feels like a high end gourmet dish yet is relatively simply to make. Give it a shot and you (and your family, guests, etc.) won't be sorry!" —AlwaysRm4Jello


Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches Recipe

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Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

"Super easy and very tasty! Makes lots of yummmy bars so may be best for a small get together or you may find yourself eating lots! Top with the garnish for looks but really good without the extra cream and strawberry." —Bella30


Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread Recipe

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Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl

Photo: Marcus Nilsson; Styling: Tiziana Agnello

"I lived in SE Asia for two years and visit regularly. This recipe is spot on. It makes me really, really happy." —TokyoJim


Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl Recipe
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Butter-Roasted Carrots

Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver

"Great way to prepare carrots quickly and deliciously! Will most definitely make again!" —contentedgirl


Butter-Roasted Carrots Recipe

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Bacon and Butternut Pasta

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"My only complaint is that I can't stop eating it! This is so incredibly delicious--I followed the recipe exactly." —Suze02


Bacon and Butternut Pasta Recipe

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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

"I have never been so pleased and just thrilled with how great and easy this recipe is. The puff pastry made this so light and fluffy not dry like standard crusts. The filling was perfect." —concordnc


Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
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Piña Colada Icebox Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck, Caroline M. Cunningham

"Directions were perfect and easy to follow, and my husband -- a pie fanatic -- said this was in the top three pies he'd had in his entire life!" —CaroleKay


Piña Colada Icebox Pie Recipe

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Coconut Shrimp

Photo: Van Chaplin; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

"So easy and incredible! The cooking spray you put on before baking really gives it that crunchy deep-fried texture!! They tasted better than some I''ve had in restaurants." —Jennifer


Coconut Shrimp Recipe

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Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"The dish overall reminds me of something a 5 star restaurant would serve. This is definitely a great recipe that I plan to make again and again." —beingoofy


Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe
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Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Amazing! I couldn't believe how easy this was and how good it was! Definitely good enough to serve to company, but so quick it can be a week night meal. I've made it with garlic mashed potatoes, put the chicken on top and sauce for nice presentation and that lemon sauce just bursts with flavor. For a quick weeknight meal I've left out the fresh sage, just sprinkled some dry on the breasts and it still worked." —cvillecook


Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

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Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos

Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver

"One of the best fish tacos we've had! I've made it two weeks in a row and seconds was requested! :) success! I didn't change anything but will def make the sauce with 2 jalapeños so I can taste a little kick to it. Keeping this recipe!" —larvizu09


Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos Recipe

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Beef Daube Provençal

Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

"Perfect crockpot recipe. I cooked it on low for 6 hours and it came out perfectly. I can't help but think mushrooms would be a great addition. I served it over mashed potatoes. The family loved it." —daneanp


Beef Daube Provençal Recipe
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Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Jamie Vespa

"These cookies seriously are the easiest and most delicious cookies I've ever made! I love peanut butter and love chocolate chip cookies, so why not combine the two!! I always get people asking me to share this recipe after they've eaten the cookies!" —loripikeinca


Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Italian Meatball Sliders

Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr and Leigh Ann Ross

"So good! Used ground turkey instead of ground pork but followed the rest of the recipe exactly. A lot of the sauce does cook away so if you want a really saucy slider, you might want to double the marinara sauce. I'll probably use 2 cups next time." —sweeti8030


Italian Meatball Sliders Recipe

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Spring Peas with Pancetta

Becky Luigart-Stayner

"REALLY good! My new favorite side. Served with spicy honey chicken thighs and roasted garlic potatoes. Will make again and again." —kindy


Spring Peas with Pancetta Recipe
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Bananas Foster Bread

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This one is absolutely fantastic! Never again will I make any other kind of banana bread! Added nuts because, well, you just have to. The boozy flavor is just a perfect nice touch for the overall balance of this recipe. Will definitely be making it again and again!." —Achsah17


Bananas Foster Bread Recipe

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"This recipe was amazing! I love the taste and texture. My coffee cake came out looking exactly like the picture in the Cooking Light Magazine. I had one slice and can't wait for another!"


Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe

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Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberries

Victor Protasio

"Hard to believe how simple this cake is. I kept re-reading the recipe to make sure I hadn't left anything out. Took just minutes to make and is absolutely delicious. I had half and half instead of cream, so I added an extra egg yolk for richness. The strawberries are fabulous—just a first-rate combination." —island2


Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberries Recipe
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Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto

Photo: Jan Smith

"My husband is the master of risotto (the non-light kind, with lots of butter and oil) and he even said this was amazing. Followed the recipe to a T, except used a bit more liquid to get the right consistency. Amazing!" —Rebeccacdm


Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto Recipe

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Carrot Cake

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"Wow! I'm glad I picked this carrot cake recipe to try. The cake is excellent just as is—very moist and tasty! I made the cake into cupcakes instead and reduced the baking time by 10 minutes. It produced 18 cupcakes and they are so good as is that I didn't even bother making the icing." —anonymous


Carrot Cake Recipe

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Salmon Croquettes

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"I really enjoyed these, and will keep the recipe to make again. They are simple to prepare, but have a complex set of flavors. The sauce is also delicious. Next time I may make them into a sandwich with english muffins." —E


Salmon Croquettes Recipe
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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"I've made the original King Ranch Chicken Casserole for years, but when I made this Mac & cheese version the other day, it became an instant hit with my entire family. Definitely not a diet dish, but very worth the occasional treat." —chocoholic66


King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Spaghetti with Clams and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Photo: Francesco Tonelli; Styling: Tiziana Agnello

"I made this for my husband for his birthday.......IT WAS DELICIOUS. We had guests for dinner and they all agreed the flavors were crisp and clean. Even the non clam lovers enjoyed the meal." —GrandmaKY


Spaghetti with Clams and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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Italian Roast Chicken

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"WOW this was delicious!! It was easy to make, the skin was crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. Baking this on the broiler pan is brilliant as the fat drips down and the chicken isn't cooking in the drippings. The next time I roast a whole chicken, I will be using this method." —Karen


Italian Roast Chicken Recipe
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Chicken-Mango Chopped Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

"Great salad for a hot day. Used non-fat greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Excellent way to use up leftover chicken." —Momthra


Chicken-Mango Chopped Salad Recipe

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Sweet Potato Chile Mac

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"I made this a few weeks ago, and I'm embarassed to say my fiancé and I finished the whole thing in one night. It was incredible! My fiancé doesn't like chipotle so I just used fresh jalapenos instead, but this was soooo delicious. It felt healthy too with the sweet potatoes, but still felt like an indulgence. Make this when you're looking for some serious comfort food." —aesorensen


Sweet Potato Chile Mac Recipe
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