5-Star Reviews: March 2011

February 18, 2011
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.
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Muffuletta Dip

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Sooooo easy to make and a huge crowd pleaser! Made it for football parties. Just make sure you use the suggested olive salad. —Anna from Philly


Muffuletta Dip Recipe
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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions

Randy Mayor

Outstanding. This was so easy and flavorful... The reduced vinegar is mellow and wonerful on the steak and onions. We will be making this again. —Keller Girl


Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze

This was wonderful! Very moist and loved the lime flavor on top. Easy to make so will do again. Followed recipe exactly.


Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze Recipe
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Bourbon-Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Served entree to guests who were excellent chefs in their own right...This recipe got rave reviews. —pbecker


Bourbon-Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Jambalaya

Becky Luigart-Stayner

This recipe is fabulous! I have made this multiple times and my family and guests always love it (and ask for the recipe!). I usually follow the recipe as is but sometimes add more chicken or shrimp,... Highly recommended! —fullmoon63


Jambalaya Recipe

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Bananas Foster Bread

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This is our family's new favorite! Super easy and delicious recipe for kids and adults. I made several loaves and it was a hit with everyone who tried this bread. Try adding some semi-sweet chocolate chips to batter—OVER THE TOP! —Cindy


Bananas Foster Bread Recipe
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Pan-Seared Shrimp Po' Boys

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

Very good, quick and easy meal! It's tasty and budget friendly. —Brittany


Pan-Seared Shrimp Po' Boys Recipe

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Sugared Chocolate Beignets

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

I made these for my "dessertaholic" bookclub group and the ladies loved them. It's especially nice to be able to pull them out of the freezer and bake right before serving. Make sure to use a high quality chocolate. —Wendy92127


Sugared Chocolate Beignets Recipe

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Pepper-Crusted Tuna with Oven Fries and Lemon Spinach

Photo: Quentin Bacon

This was an excellent recipe for tuna. I have had a hard time finding good tuna steak recipes in the past, but this was really delicious. Will definitely be making it again....


Pepper-Crusted Tuna with Oven Fries and Lemon Spinach Recipe
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Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Made this last night and was surprised at how much flavor it had. The family ate every last bit. Delicious. Not difficult to make and it looks beautiful too. Try it. You won't be disappointed. Husband said it was like something you'd get at a nice restaurant.


Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

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Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

This was a great dish! Very easy to make (30 minutes) and a surprisingly filling meal. The cheese was essential; this is the first time I've used Parmigiano-Reggiano (I finally decided to splurge) and it was fantastic! —Emily E


Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts Recipe

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Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

WOW! I tried this for a party on and it was a HUGE hit! LOVED IT! Would definitely make again and again. (PS I didn't have thyme on hand and I just used some cheap white wine I had in the house but it still came out great). —Angie


Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip Recipe
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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Great! Really good combinations of flavors, and was even better for lunch the next day. Husband said it was the best stir fry I've ever made. Will definitely make again! —Theresa


Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry Recipe

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Pork and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Absolutely fantastic! I had prosciutto on hand and used that. The key is to let the meat rest for 5 minutes under foil. I served it with polenta and green beans with browned garlic. Will definitely make again! —I Run to Eat


Pork and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

There is one huge problem with this recipe....we ate them all in one night! These cookies are so light and crisp and have such a great flavor. They are my new favorite cookie...and I think my husband feels the same way. —JnyPny2


Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies Recipe
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Pasta with Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Sauce

Photo: Anna Williams; Styling: Deborah Williams

Very easy to make and it is delicious. My guests kept asking for more! If you have 4 guests you might make a touch more because they will be asking for seconds. —Nano


Pasta with Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Irish Bread Pudding with Caramel-Whiskey Sauce

Photo: Oxmoor House

Holy Cow this is good. I''e never made bread pudding before because I wasn't interested. But I should have! This is delicious. Brought it to a party and one person said it was the best dessert she's had! The sauce is essential! So easy and impressive, I will definitely make this again. —Cara


Irish Bread Pudding with Caramel-Whiskey Sauce Recipe

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Pear and Prosciutto Pizza

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

This pizza hits the spot! It's not overloaded with sauce as most recipes call for and has many subtle flavor combinations that come together beautifully. —Mbjork


Pear and Prosciutto Pizza Recipe
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Asparagus Pesto

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Easy, made it for a group that included vegetarians and everyone loved it. I plan on making it again for another party. —Thomasma


Asparagus Pesto Recipe

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DIY Chicken Papaya Spring Rolls

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts

One of the best, fun, entertaining recipes I've ever found. Delicious and a great way to use delicious papaya's. What a taste treat to behold! Great for a dinner party of four. —Grizzly


DIY Chicken Papaya Spring Rolls Recipe

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Lemony Shrimp with White Beans and Couscous

Photo: Kan Kanbayashi

Excellent gourmet dish. Have made it two times. Great flavor and wonderful presentation! —Jenifer


Lemony Shrimp with White Beans and Couscous Recipe
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Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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

Delicious, easy to make (I didn't bother peeling the tomatoes), and I imagine would go lovely with almost any dish. I had it with the Maple-Lemon Salmon and will be eating a double portion as lunch today. —Elisabeth


Black-Eyed Pea Salad Recipe

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Best-Ever Scones

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

I am not a baker, but I can bake these! I made them with cranberries and walnuts. They where easy and very tasty. A few days after I made them, my husband asked me if I would make them again. —SusanNC


Best-Ever Scones Recipe

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Spring Seafood Stew

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

This dish was divine. I served it to company, and it was a huge hit. Moans of delight could be heard around the table. It's definitely one that I will make again and again. —Annis


Spring Seafood Stew Recipe
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Louisiana Crab Cakes with Creole Tartar Sauce

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

People beg me to make this recipe. They loooove it! It is perfect to make in the morning so that everything is ready if you are prepping for a big party. Hands down the best crab cake recipe I have ever tried!


Louisiana Crab Cakes with Creole Tartar Sauce Recipe

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Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

They look really professional even though they are very easy to make and they taste great! Not heavy at all. This is a keeper for sure! —Joy


Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe

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Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

I've been a subscriber for 7 years and I think this is Cooking Light's best recipe yet! The morels are expensive, but well worth it. This is perfect for impressing guests! —Jenscruton


Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables Recipe
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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphey

TO DIE FOR! Recipes don't get much easier than this and the result was spectacular....even better than I expected. The bread was delicious and when plated it looked as good as it tasted. Impressive in every way. —Stork Lady


Praline Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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Grilled Rack of Lamb with Saffron Rice

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

I've been looking for a lamb recipe since the restaurant we used to go to for grilled lamb closed down. This one is absolutely perfect! I used center cut lamb chuck which is really tender. I will be serving this the next time I want to impress my friends and family. —Nicole


Grilled Rack of Lamb with Saffron Rice Recipe

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Praline-Pecan French Toast

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

As I take the last bite from my plate of this delicious casserole all I can say is Mmmm...SO delicious! This recipe is a definite keeper. Would make a nice brunch recipe for family or when you want something to serve for a special occasion. —Valarie


Praline-Pecan French Toast Recipe
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Lemon Risotto with Peas, Tarragon, and Leeks

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

I've made this several times and it's simple and incredibly delicious. It's labor intensive, but you cannot argue with the results. The fact that it's 'light' makes my day. —Hedda


Lemon Risotto with Peas, Tarragon, and Leeks Recipe
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