5-Star Reviews: January 2010

Updated: December 03, 2014
Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.
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Grits and Greens

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke, Jan Gautro

"TERRIFIC! This is a hearty and delicious side dish that takes around 30 minutes to make. I like to use it as a side to grilled pork and chicken dishes." -TheBigCrunch


Grits and Greens Recipe
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Almond-Cranberry Corn Bread

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This is truly wonderful. I make it along with a big bowl of soup for lunch during the week. It's sweet, crumbly, smoky and delicious!" -Lara


Almond-Cranberry Corn Bread Recipe

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Parmesan Pork Cutlets

Photo: John Kernick

"WONDERFUL! I used pork filets rather than cut up pork tenderloin, but no matter, it was awesome. Fresh tasting, simple, so delicious. We added fresh tomatoes with basil, and...just so good." -miashall


Parmesan Pork Cutlets Recipe
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Scallop Piccata with Spinach

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

"Absolutely delicious! The scallops were perfectly seared and it tasted like something you would get at a restaurant. I used white wine instead of vermouth and loved the results."


Scallop Piccata with Spinach Recipe

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Caramel-Pecan Tart

Jennifer Davick; Buffy Hargett

"If you like pecan pie, you will LOVE this instead. Nutty, chewy, and just delicious. Can even be frozen for later use." -SharonSTX


Caramel-Pecan Tart Recipe

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Roasted Tomato Tortilla Soup

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Sabrina Bone

"This soup was awesome, great flavor from the roasting of vegetables. I will make this again and again!" -B


Roasted Tomato Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Herb-and-Veggie Meatloaf

"This was the best meatloaf I have ever tasted...the spinach and other veggies really do add a lot, and the oatmeal just seems like a healthier addition than bread crumbs." -Dr.Ashley


Herb-and-Veggie Meatloaf Recipe

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Victor Protasio

"This cake is everything it looks like in the picture, a true and worthy homage to the peanut butter cup. The cake is just right, neither moist nor dry. The filling is so indulgent and creamy! Don't forget to top with nuts and pb cups! This is really a rich, decadent special-occasion cake – wonderful!" -DiscoMom


Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

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Spicy Country Ribs

Photo: Susie Cushner

"I've cooked this recipe at least 10 times. Everybody loves it. I've even used beef short ribs, and it turns out just as good." -pdrjay


Spicy Country Ribs Recipe
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Pesto Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms

Photo: Oxmoor House

"I tried this because my daughter is a vegetarian and I enjoy offering her more nutritional choices that she might think of. She would never eat spinach or mushrooms on her own. She loved this!!! She has asked for it over and over again. It's delicious and different and so easy to prepare. This would be great to a pot luck." -KristinMattingly


Pesto Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms Recipe

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Monday Morning Potato Rolls and Bread

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"These rolls were amazing!! This is what I will do with all my mashed potato leftovers from now on. No more throwing them away!" -Sarah


Monday Morning Potato Rolls and Bread Recipe

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Tomato-Provolone Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo

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

"Absolutely delicious! Easy to prepare for a quick lunch (one dish meal). The crunchiness of the toasted sourdough bread adds a great texture to the complimentary tastes of the bitter arugala, juicy acidic tomato (I used homegrown from our garden - extra yummy!), smooth provolone and herbed pesto mayo. A definite keeper & palate pleaser!"


Tomato-Provolone Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo Recipe
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Beef Stew

Becky Luigart-Stayner

"Great recipe. It was different from the traditional stew recipes I am used to; I enjoyed trying a new spin on an old mainstay and so did my family apparently – everyone cleaned their bowls!" -srh0029


Beef Stew Recipe

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Praline-Apple Bread

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty, Katherine Eckert Coyne

"Woke up this morning and couldn't wait to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! It was moist, light, & delicious. Only thing I did differently was to divide the batter into two 7"x13" loaf pans and bake for 50 mins. Can't wait to share this recipe with my friends!" -Woody2202


Praline-Apple Bread Recipe

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Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie

Iain Bagwell; Dan Becker

"Great recipe! I had to make a few modifications based on what I had in the fridge and pantry...but overall, great refreshing drink. I left out the banana since I'm not a fan and it turned out nice and yummy. Will make again." -jl


Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie Recipe
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Easy Black Forest Cake

Time Inc. Video Studio

"This cake is outstanding! I made the cake for our company christmas party. All the employees loved it! One person said it was the best cake she'd ever had." -Deanna


Easy Black Forest Cake Recipe

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Linguine with Squash, Bacon, and Goat Cheese

Photo: Jim Franco

"This recipe was relatively easy and very, very good. My husband loves goat cheese, so I am always looking for innovative ways to serve it. I substituted cooked spaghetti squash for the linguine and served it with a grilled steak." -onecentinvegas


Linguine with Squash, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Recipe

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Basic Quiche

Photo: Petrina Tinslay

"An excellent basic recipe that leaves a lot of room for customizing. I make this with spinach, bacon, and asiago, or ham and a hash-brown potato crust." -carinnemj


Basic Quiche Recipe
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Black Pepper-Sage Popovers

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"My first time to make popovers and they couldn't have been easier. I made them in muffin pans and cooked for 35 minutes. PERFECT! and delicious!"


Black Pepper-Sage Popovers Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Photo: Oxmoor House

"This is an excellent family recipe. Hubby and kids enjoyed it." -2boys4joy


Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

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Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Puddings

Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Lynda White

"Oh my goodness...this is died and gone to heaven delicious!"


Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Puddings Recipe
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Fiesta Chowder

"This soup has become one of our winter time staples. So very easy and tasty too! At first I was uneasy about the long list of ingredients, but it's actually very inexpensive and makes a nice big batch. Love it!" -wemawane


Fiesta Chowder Recipe

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Deep-Dish Taco Pizza

Photo: Oxmoor House

"This is a great easy meal paired with a salad—even made it twice this week! It combines 2 of our favorite weeknight treats – pizza and tacos." -Lisa


Deep-Dish Taco Pizza Recipe

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Southern-Stuffed Rosemary Chicken

"I doubled this and made for my first dinner party of 12. It couldn't have been better! I followed the recipe exactly with great results. It was sooo easy and looked sooo impressive. Will definitely make again and again!"


Southern-Stuffed Rosemary Chicken Recipe
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One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake

"Absolutely fabulous! This cake creates a sensation wherever you serve it. A great reader recipe. Everyone is amazed when I offer to give out the recipe. I would give this more than 5 stars!" -Tamara


One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake Recipe

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Quick Beef Bourguignonne

Photo: Beatriz Da Costa

"Wow! What a great meal! My family loved the great taste of the sauce and beef, very rich tasting and creamy. I can't wait to make this dish for out-of-town guests. I'll be recommending this one to family and friends." -nancy


Quick Beef Bourguignonne Recipe

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Basic Buttermilk Pancakes

Victor Protasio

"I will never buy pancake mix again this was so easy to mix up and made the fluffiest pancakes ever! I didn't have buttermilk, so I used 3/4 c of milk and added 1 tablespoon of lemon juice." -Nana


Basic Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe
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Shrimp Casserole

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"Being Cajun, I know what a good seafood dish should taste like, and this was great!! My husband loved it too. It's even better as leftovers. I served it with garlic bread and a tossed salad." -Lill


Shrimp Casserole Recipe

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Fresh Whole-Wheat Pitas

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"The only thing you'll wish you did differently was double it! These are the best pita I've ever tasted!" -Nikki


Fresh Whole-Wheat Pitas Recipe

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Black Bean Soup

Photo: James Baigrie

"Simple and quick recipe that tastes like something served at a top-notch restaurant. It makes a great accompaniment to any Mexican or southwestern main dish." -Jeff Axelrod


Black Bean Soup Recipe
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PB and Chocolate Pan Cookie

"Yummy. One of my favorite deserts. It bakes up like a peanut-butter shortbread. So good. Was worth buying the jelly roll pan for! Would be good to take to a pot luck because it makes a lot." -rgnchris


PB and Chocolate Pan Cookie Recipe
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