5-Star Reviews: October 2011
Butternut Squash Spice Cake
"This cake came out perfect. I loved the spice combination and the whole grain flour worked well. I have a VERY picky 2 year old son who enjoyed this cake as well! Definitely will be making this one again." —ellefaith24
Butternut Squash Spice Cake Recipe
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Ham-and-Bean Soup
"how could something so simple taste SO GOOD?!?! maybe they should rename this ""husband soup, mine loved it too! our toddlers loved it too! served it with maple cornbread with melted cheddar." —iamkarat
Ham-and-Bean Soup Recipe
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Grilled Corn and Potato Chowder
"This was the best corn chowder I have ever eaten. Hands down. I can't understand how its less than 300 calories a serving... it is so rich!" —AlyBoudreau18
Grilled Corn and Potato Chowder Recipe
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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
"This dessert was to die for. My friends couldn't believe it was light! I did need to make more crust for the bottom. (Next time I'll double it.) I also loved the topping so much that I'll probably double that part too. Absolutely scrumdiddly!" —Afifi514"
Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Recipe
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Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches
"This sandwich will knock your socks off. The combination of salty ham, the bite of blue cheese and the sweet smoothness of pears is a sensation for your tounge. My guests have unfailingly asked for the recipe EVERY time I've made them." —JessAK
Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
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Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder
"The soup is excellent and would definitely make it again - soon! The recipe would be appropriate for both special occassions and every day meals and tastes even better the next day." —Marika105
Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder Recipe
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Cheesy Squash Casserole
"I would make this again and again. I served it with a pork loin roast. I followed the directions to a T and wouldn't change a thing. My picky grandchildren loved it!!!" —Chattiepattie
Cheesy Squash Casserole Recipe
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Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton
"I used spinach instead of the lettuce and endive because it was what I had on hand, and it was delicious! Definitely a keeper!" —SandiePAC
Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
"This is one of my favorite recipes. Love it with the egg noodles!!!" —JessieLauren
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
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Pear and Prosciutto Pizza
"I absolutely love this recipe. I've made it several times, including an appetizer at my bridal shower. I serve it with butternut squash or tomato basil soup to make it a meal. I use the Pillsbury thin crust (follow the directions on the package), and bake it with cornmeal on the outside to give it a nice crisp crust. Yum!" —sciencegirl
Pear and Prosciutto Pizza Recipe
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Doc's Corn-and-Potato Chowder
"This is such a great recipe to keep in your fall-winter rotation. I change it up each time I make it depending on what veggies and meat I have. One of our favorite additions is red potatoes and mushrooms. Try adding grilled chicken for extra protein!" —jldillon
Doc's Corn-and-Potato Chowder Recipe
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Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
"Wow, this is really good! Most pumpkin pie is so heavy, but this is really light and fluffy. This may be my new favorite holiday pie." —buxtrosion
Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe
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Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes
"My husband loves when I make these. Sometimes I use spicy ground pork sausage and it turns out great as well. These are a staple at our house!! :)" —Sroecker
Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe
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Pear and Pecan Upside-down Cake
"My daughter-in-law made this cake last night. It was incredible - I'd highly recommend it! This will become a family favorite!" —BesteJ
Pear and Pecan Upside-down Cake Recipe
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Brazilian Feijoada
"Delish! I followed the recipe closely. My son dropped by for dinner and wants to take home leftovers to have on tortillas. Make sure to have the oranges with this. Brilliant." —LizzieKat
Brazilian Feijoada Recipe
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Pasta with Winter Squash and Pine Nuts
"Absolutely love this dinner especially with leftover breakfast sausage." —bianchi26
Pasta with Winter Squash and Pine Nuts Recipe
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Pork Carnitas
"This recipe is absolutely WONDERFUL. Rarely, do I ever write reviews, but this recipe deserves mega attention! This is absolutely wonderful, don't change a thing. The pork was perfect and great to use in a variety of ways!" —Speace
Pork Carnitas Recipe
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Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder
"I love this recipe. I pull it out at least once every winter. Be careful not to overcook the halibut, and enjoy it's flavor AND tenderness!" —Drholly
Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe
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Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon
"I made this for a family sunday dinner. I love brussel sprouts but my parents and siblings weren't too sure. We all LOVED this dish. I have made it several times since. It is delicious even if you don't think you like brussel sprouts!" —dkouns04
Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon Recipe
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Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage
"My family loves this Stuffing. This is the third year in a row that I have fixed it, and it was a huge hit again (this year with a whole different crowd). People have started asking in advance for me to make it the following year, which I will surely do!" —GayleLessmann
Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Beef Pot Roast
"This is just how my grandmother used to make it. It's perfect!" —Cassielynne
Slow-Cooker Beef Pot Roast Recipe
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
"I volunteered to bring the sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving. I am not, I repeat NOT, a cook so I looked for the easiest recipe. Everyone wanted to know who made the Sweet Potatoes. It was me!!! Maybe there is hope for me after all. :-)" —Jeannine50
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe
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Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
"I have made this numerous times now and it has easily become one of my family's favorite salads. It is good with a formal dinner or a casual pasta night dinner. And it comes together so easy. Definitely use fresh parm as it makes all the difference in the world." —Amanda8899
Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
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Creamy Corn Chowder
"This was fantastic, and so easy my husband could make it. :) Makes plenty of leftovers - we will definitely make this again." —Geekmuffin
Creamy Corn Chowder Recipe
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta
"This was unbelievably good! Super duper comfort food. I doubled it and made it for a get together. Everyone had seconds if not thirds... it was nothing but oohhs and awes. I will definitely make this again and again, maybe even later this week." —GramercyGal
Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta Recipe
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Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce
"My entire family loved this dish. I put it on in the morning and by the time I got home in the evening I just had to boil some pasta and make a quick salad and some bread and feed my family a gourmet dinner easily." —Lisa53109
Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce Recipe
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Caramel-Glazed Pear Cake
"This is the MOST delicious, easy-to-do cake! My SILbaked it and I had some, OMG! From me to my friend, to her mom and sisters, to luncheon club...who knows where from there!? My only note is to MAKE SURE the pears are very ripe and soft, it makes all the difference." —Ymmm Becky54
Caramel-Glazed Pear Cake Recipe
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Quick Shrimp Chowder
"I cooked this for a luncheon at work and everyone RAVED over it! I did add the can of corn as suggested and I think I might add some pimientos next time just for a hint of color. Very yummy and quick. Nobody will ever believe how simple it is!" —Mandyw
Quick Shrimp Chowder Recipe
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Italian Pot Roast
"Fantastic recipe and so simple. I served with egg noodles. I will use this instead of my regular pot roast recipe. I made this for my inlaws and they loved it." —Mccombss
Italian Pot Roast Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs
"We love this recipe. It is in "regular rotation" - so yummy &the smell is wonderful. I don't alter the recipe at all. Will try with garlic mashed potatoes tonight. Usually serve with egg noodles.Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!!!!" —104jewel
Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs Recipe
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Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
"WONDERFUL easy recipe. I love the sweet and salty combination. I make 2-3 batches of these every year during the holidays. Great for teacher, co-worker, neighbor gifts." —ABBose
Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters Recipe