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  2. 5-Star Reviews: October 2011

5-Star Reviews: October 2011

June 13, 2011
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Butternut Squash Spice Cake

Credit: Dan Goldberg

"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

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"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


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Grilled Corn and Potato Chowder

Credit: Photo: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"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

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

"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"


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Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


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Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

"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

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

"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


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Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Credit: Lee Harrelson

"This is one of my favorite recipes. Love it with the egg noodles!!!" —JessieLauren


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Pear and Prosciutto Pizza

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


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Doc's Corn-and-Potato Chowder

Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Rose Nguyen

"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


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Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


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Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"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


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Pear and Pecan Upside-down Cake

Credit: Leigh Beisch

"My daughter-in-law made this cake last night. It was incredible - I'd highly recommend it! This will become a family favorite!" —BesteJ


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Brazilian Feijoada

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

"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


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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


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Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder

Credit: Leigh Beisch

"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


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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


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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


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Slow-Cooker Beef Pot Roast

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"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


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Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

"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


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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


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Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

"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


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Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

"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


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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


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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


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Italian Pot Roast

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Pursell

"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


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Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs

Credit: Photo: Marcus Nilsson

"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


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Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

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"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


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    1 of 31 Butternut Squash Spice Cake
    2 of 31 Ham-and-Bean Soup
    3 of 31 Grilled Corn and Potato Chowder
    4 of 31 Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
    5 of 31 Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches
    6 of 31 Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder
    7 of 31 Cheesy Squash Casserole
    8 of 31 Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton
    9 of 31 Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
    10 of 31 Pear and Prosciutto Pizza
    11 of 31 Doc's Corn-and-Potato Chowder
    12 of 31 Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
    13 of 31 Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes
    14 of 31 Pear and Pecan Upside-down Cake
    15 of 31 Brazilian Feijoada
    16 of 31 Pasta with Winter Squash and Pine Nuts
    17 of 31 Pork Carnitas
    18 of 31 Halibut and Sweet Potato Chowder
    19 of 31 Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon
    20 of 31 Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage
    21 of 31 Slow-Cooker Beef Pot Roast
    22 of 31 Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
    23 of 31 Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
    24 of 31 Creamy Corn Chowder
    25 of 31 Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta
    26 of 31 Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce
    27 of 31 Caramel-Glazed Pear Cake
    28 of 31 Quick Shrimp Chowder
    29 of 31 Italian Pot Roast
    30 of 31 Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs
    31 of 31 Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters

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