5-Star Reviews: July 2010 Recipe Calendar

Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.

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Grilled Chicken Mojito Sandwiches

Photo: Oxmoor House

"These are absoutely delicious sandwiches. The mint and lime do remind me of a great mojito, and the serrano adds just the right amount of heat." -reptilenthusiast

Grilled Chicken Mojito Sandwiches Recipe

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Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

"A+++ recipe - the sauce was outstanding. The entire dish was very flavorful and easy to make." -Cindy

Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake

Photo: Anson Smart

"Holy bajoly -- DELICIOUS! Fairly easy to make, even with a hand mixer. My husband and I literally ate half the cake this evening -- it was that wonderful."

Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake Recipe

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Sweet-and-Savory Burgers

"Not just another burger, a unique and refreshing twist to an old time favorite. Salt and vinegar fries would go nicely with this." -woodsmanbob

Sweet-and-Savory Burgers Recipe

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Brown Sugar-Banana Coffee Cakes

Scott Peterson

"My brunch guests loved this this coffee cake. It was very tasty without being too sweet, and very easy to make! We could not stop nibbling on it, and I even had it for breakfast the next day." -sas33me

Brown Sugar-Banana Coffee Cakes Recipe

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"I have made this recipe several times entertaining. It is an easy do ahead recipe that can be combined with a backyard barbecue party. The flavor is amazing and the chicken always comes out very moist." -erinedw

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Italian Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone

"This meat loaf is so amazing. The sundried tomatoes and fresh basil definitely make it stand out. An easy meal to make for company with an impressive taste." -melodym827

Italian Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone Recipe

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Planter's Punch

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

"Yum! Just what I have been looking for - fruity, refreshing made with rum. My husband said it reminded him of a drink we had one a recent cruise. You won't be disappointed!" -Gigi

Planter's Punch Recipe

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Honey Chicken Skewers with Grilled-Corn Salad

Photo: Anna Williams; Styling: Anna Last

"The honey chicken skewers were absolutely delish! My husband is very picky and likes spicy food so I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the glaze. He thought they were awesome. It isn't very often that I try something new and he actually likes it.......this is definately in our regular rotation." -ishoamhungry2

Honey Chicken Skewers with Grilled-Corn Salad Recipe

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Diver Scallops Grilled on Rosemary

Howard L. Puckett

"Best scallops I have ever had... Easy and delicious! They are so good you'll want to double the recipe." -a300stew

Diver Scallops Grilled on Rosemary Recipe

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Feta-Stuffed Tomatoes

"It is simple to prepare, but different enough to change up a boring menu. I have made it for company as a side with some grilled chicken and steamed asparagus and it was liked by all." -slwthom

Feta-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

"Can't rave enough about this. Very easy to make and wonderful flavor. Followed recipe exactly as written, served with the grilled corn and roasted potato wedges. Super dinner!" -freaktoew

Blackened Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

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Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil

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

"I cook this recipe again and again, and my family never tires of it. The flavours go well together, and the recipe also works well with vegetable broth, so it can be easily adjusted to fit all people's dietary needs. Fabulous recipe!!" -anny

Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil Recipe

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Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Mary Catherine Muir

"I had never tried green tomatoes-fried or otherwise- and i love this recipe!! i loved that the tomatoes were tart but not too tart." -cfgpop

Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy Recipe

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Chicken, Bacon, and Blue-Cheese Sandwiches

Leo Gong, Randy Mon

"Wow!!! These are so good. We ate them on whole wheat croissants, accompanied by a cup of hot soup."

Chicken, Bacon, and Blue-Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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Watermelon-and-Kiwi Skewers with Starry Strawberry Cream

"A nice summer snack, very tasty. Would make them again." -wyksrealtor

Watermelon-and-Kiwi Skewers with Starry Strawberry Cream Recipe

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Photo: James Baigrie

"This is the tastiest shrimp taco I've ever had. Super easy to throw together, really easy to just broil the shrimp too. I've been making this for the past three summers since I got the recipe." -isabellfam

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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Grilled Fig and Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola Toasts

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

"I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit. We loved the sweetness of the figs with the salty gorgonzola." -Tish

Grilled Fig and Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola Toasts Recipe

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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

"Fabulous! If you are a key lime pie lover then this ice cream is for you. Extremely easy to make. You will be enjoying a scrumptious "piece of pie" in no time." -Vivian

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Recipe

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Pecan-Crusted Tilapia

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"This recipe was excellent. I made it with the sauce. It was probably the best fish recipe I've ever made. Restaurant quality." -Holly Rae

Pecan-Crusted Tilapia Recipe

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Basil Gimlet

Thomas J. Story

"Delicious. I doubled the recipe, put it in a small pitcher, set out the ice bucket and let my guests help themselves. People were a little hesitant when they heard it was a cocktail using basil but each one was won over after the first sip." -Angela

Basil Gimlet Recipe

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Chicken Thighs With Chunky Tomato Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"This recipe is super-easy to make, and very healthy! You don't have to serve the chicken over the mashed potatoes, you could substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier alternative, but it tastes great as is." -memphiskatie

Chicken Thighs With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Cosmopolitan Slushy

Photo: Maura McEvoy

"Cool and refreshing, more than worthy of serving to friends." -GRR8BBQ

Cosmopolitan Slushy Recipe

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Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"This recipe is absolutely fabulous!!! every one is still talking about it a week later. i served them with ramen noodle cole slaw and sweet potato fries. i highly recommend!" -kat76ga

Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce Recipe

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Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Leigh Anne Montgomery

"This was even better than I expectedt. The sweet, spicy, fresh flavors are wonderful."

Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini Recipe

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Fettuccine-Vegetable Toss

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lisa Powell

"This was so easy to throw together and tasted wonderful. I don't much like mushrooms, so I just used 1 1/2 cups of carrots. The whole family loved it. Will definitely keep this recipe on hand for busy weeknights." -Kisskiss

Fettuccine-Vegetable Toss Recipe

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Blueberry Cobbler

Photo: Lisa Hubbard; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

"Delicious cobbler and is very easy to make!! Some cobblers can be heavy, but this is light. Would highly recommend. Easily could substitute other berries or peaches for the blueberries. Great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream."

Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

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Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers

Howard L. Puckett

"Absolutely delicious grilled vegetable recipe. It was actually quite spicy, so for tamer palates, you may want to reduce the amount of ground red pepper. Will definitely make again!"

Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers Recipe

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Chicken with Southwestern Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This recipe was so awesome! It had lots of flavor and was very easy. Used the left over chicken and salsa in a wrap the next day for lunch with a little bit of cheese - Sooo good." -vchuck

Chicken with Southwestern Salsa Recipe

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Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"I will definitely make this again. This was outstanding. The strawberries and the lemon were very floral tasting and sweet. The balance was wonderful. I totally recommend getting the Meyer lemons for this recipe." -Marcy

Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup Recipe

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Jerk Shrimp with Avocado-Mango Salsa

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

"This recipe was so easy, and it was absolutely delicious. I have jerk seasoning left over, and will make this again and again." -KarenE1

Jerk Shrimp with Avocado-Mango Salsa Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Mojito Sandwiches

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Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce

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Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake

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Sweet-and-Savory Burgers

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Brown Sugar-Banana Coffee Cakes

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

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Italian Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone

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Planter's Punch

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Honey Chicken Skewers with Grilled-Corn Salad

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Diver Scallops Grilled on Rosemary

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Feta-Stuffed Tomatoes

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak

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Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil

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Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy

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Chicken, Bacon, and Blue-Cheese Sandwiches

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Watermelon-and-Kiwi Skewers with Starry Strawberry Cream

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Grilled Fig and Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola Toasts

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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

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Pecan-Crusted Tilapia

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Basil Gimlet

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Chicken Thighs With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Cosmopolitan Slushy

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Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

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Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini

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Fettuccine-Vegetable Toss

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Blueberry Cobbler

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Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers

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Chicken with Southwestern Salsa

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Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup

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Jerk Shrimp with Avocado-Mango Salsa

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