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5-Star Reviews: April 2018

March 31, 2016
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Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

Credit: 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


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Shrimp Fried Rice

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"BEST FRIED RICE EVER!!" —Jill1995


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Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Mustard

Credit: 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


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Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Bar, Lindsey Lower

"This is so good. the meat is so tasty and you really don't need a long marinade to get the flavors. I add cucumber, carrots and avocado and sometimes even rice or udon noodles. Love this!" —anaorange


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Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck

"The filling for this pie is so pretty and tasty. I especially like the little chunks of strawberry within the mousse-like pie." —portland


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Ramen Noodle Bowl

Credit: Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"This was amazing - so delicious! It was a little time consuming to make, but definitely worth it! Leftovers were great too!" —potterp2


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Sautéed Carrots with Sage

Credit: Photo: Ellen Silverman; Styling: Toni Brogan

"This takes carrots to a whole new level! The butter and olive oil combination provides a wonderful crispy taste on the outside, and creamy texture on the inside." —tinamgerads


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Tortellini with Snap Peas and Pesto

Credit: Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lindsey Lower 

"Loved every single bite of it. Genius flavors." —citakiely


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Chicken Breast with Pancetta Cream and Peas

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch 

"This is a really delicious meal.  I made it over angel hair and the sauce was delicious.  Really strong flavors.   Definitely does not taste low calorie." —sprky182


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Piña Colada Icebox Pie

Credit: 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


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Baked Shrimp with Feta

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"This was easy and delicious! My husband and 2 teenage boys loved it so it will be made again in the near future. The only change I made was a little extra feta cheese and Italian seasoning instead of oregano because that's what I had on hand." —Ygrace


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Grilled Asparagus with Caper Vinaigrette

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

"This makes asparagus taste great. What more can I say?" —jimwilkins


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Skillet Chicken with Seared Avocados

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

"I am saving this to my proven winers folder for sure!" —BZsMom


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Chicken Enchiladas

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

"Amazing flavor! Very easy to make." —ReviewSL


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Steak and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Credit: Photo: Colin Clark; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford 

"Great recipe. This sauce works well with different veggies. Last time I added bok choy as well and it was delicious." —Msheehan


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Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Credit: 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


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Parm-Style Chicken Sliders

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

"These little sliders were super fun to eat, and really delicious.  Can't wait to make them again!" —DeterminedWW


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Mini Bow Ties with Bacon and Peas

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Claire Spollen

"So glad this came up on my meal plan for the Cooking Light Diet!  This was a very good recipe and all 6 of us liked it.  My younger kids even took leftovers to school for lunch!  Quick and easy!" —CoffeeQueen


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Bananas Foster Bread

Credit: 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


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One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake

"I conistently have people ask me for a copy of this recipe. It must be good!" —jb123 


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Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

"This is my go to salad for weekday lunches. The spinach holds up really well with the dressing. My husband was very skeptical, but was glad he gave it a try. I have used almonds instead of the pecans and it is really good too! " —Stefanie


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Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"This is an absolutely fabulous recipe. The risotto brought out the flavor of the porcini mushrooms and the mascarpone cheese at the end was a nice touch. This was definitely work the time it takes to make risotto!" —magistrab


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Bucatini with Green Peas and Pancetta

Credit: Photo: Francesco Tonelli; Styling: Philippa Brathwaite

"This was really delicious -- so much flavor. One of my favorite CL recipes ever -- even my KIDS liked!" —Cookinfor4


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Carrot-Poppy Seed Muffins

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

"Poppy seeds are usually something I omit from recipes, but combined with the orange zest (Don't skip this part!) it's pretty amazing." —kirplnk 


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Salmon Croquettes

Credit: 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


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Hugh's Southern Mac and Cheese

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

"Delicious!!!" —TheFisherFamily


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Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti

Credit: Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford 

"Awesome recipe made exactly as written and was just as good if not better than the traditional version" —MadelinB


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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

"This recipe was to die for! The sauce was just the right sweetness to go with the smoky flavor of the ckicken. Hope to make these again in the future." —MadamMaddyKJ26


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Roasted Corn, Black Bean, and Mango Salad

"Black bean and corn salad is a staple in my house but in this recipe, the roasted corn and garlic and the chipotle really add interest and unexpected flavor. This is the new standard!" —CostaRicaLynne 


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Baked Mac and Cheese

Credit: Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Paige Hicks

"Made this as written....Was one of the best mac & cheese I have made in over 40 years!  Could make this every week!!" —patricis


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1 of 30 Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad
2 of 30 Shrimp Fried Rice
3 of 30 Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Mustard
4 of 30 Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Mango Salad
5 of 30 Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie
6 of 30 Ramen Noodle Bowl
7 of 30 Sautéed Carrots with Sage
8 of 30 Tortellini with Snap Peas and Pesto
9 of 30 Chicken Breast with Pancetta Cream and Peas
10 of 30 Piña Colada Icebox Pie
11 of 30 Baked Shrimp with Feta
12 of 30 Grilled Asparagus with Caper Vinaigrette
13 of 30 Skillet Chicken with Seared Avocados
14 of 30 Chicken Enchiladas
15 of 30 Steak and Asparagus Stir-Fry
16 of 30 Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies
17 of 30 Parm-Style Chicken Sliders
18 of 30 Mini Bow Ties with Bacon and Peas
19 of 30 Bananas Foster Bread
20 of 30 One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake
21 of 30 Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans
22 of 30 Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone
23 of 30 Bucatini with Green Peas and Pancetta
24 of 30 Carrot-Poppy Seed Muffins
25 of 30 Salmon Croquettes
26 of 30 Hugh's Southern Mac and Cheese
27 of 30 Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
28 of 30 Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
29 of 30 Roasted Corn, Black Bean, and Mango Salad
30 of 30 Baked Mac and Cheese

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