5-Star Reviews: April 2015
Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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