5-Star Reviews: May 2011

"Excellent, easy recipe! I used low-fat buttermilk when I made this sherbet for Mother's Day and received rave reviews. Great for spring/summer parties." —seymourfish

"An excellent cake. I served it at a Mexican theme dinner for 14 people. Everyone raved about it. Easy to prepare and travels well. Keeps well for a few days. Very tasty all on its own. No cream required. I would certainly make this again." —ivyemma11

"We 'debuted' this drink at a recent gathering and our guests couldn't get enough of it (which is not necessarily a good thing for an early Sunday brunch!) That rich ruby color and the tart/sweet taste makes for an exotic treat that won't break the bank." —Elliots

"This is fabulous! I get requests for it at every family function we go to. I have to triple the recipe. Sometimes I go a little heavy on the garlic or jalapeno just to give it a tad more zip. But honestly, doesn't need a thing!" —cmbccrn

"This dish was delicious and the spices/flavoring melded very well. The picked onions were AWESOME—though I let them soak overnight so they got good and 'pickle-y.'" —Katie

"So simple, so easy, so tasty! Tweaked the recipe, using Splenda sugar/brown sugar to save a few calories and it turned out terrific! Family loved it! Will be making this again for special occasions." —Linda

"We love this recipe. It's easy and you can adjust the amount of ingredients by what you like. We serve it on croissants and it's a great sandwich for bridal or baby showers, everyone loves it." —Mary

"This is a refreshing change to a traditional omelet. A delightful combination of flavor. Light, fresh and fabulous." —CynRobin

"What a simple idea and boy was it good! I enjoyed it so much I wanted to make another one but that would defeat the purpose of eating healthy :o) It had a great flavor and was super easy to make!" —Anne

"What a great alternative to the regular ol' chicken dinner! The flavors are AMAZING together! Super easy to make and even easier to eat...will make again!" —livelaughlove

"These cookies are truly outstanding. They definitely do the combination of chocolate and coconut justice. I used coconut extract instead of vanilla to enhance the coconut flavor. I wish i had doubled the recipe! Will be making these again." —Leila

"We really liked this pasta sauce! It was really fast to put together and it was especially nice that the sauce cooked while the spaghetti boiled. The fresh herbs really made the dish." —Renee

"Lovely flavors and easy to make. Served with rice and a salad, but asparagus would go nicely also. Yummy enough for a dinner party." —MTN326

"This was fantastic—I will absolutely be making it again. I added crumbled bacon and sliced, grilled chicken to make it a meal!"

"I thought this recipe was delicous. I will absolutly make it again. I loved it with the papaya-Pineapple relish. I actually called my Aunt over to try it because i needed proof I made something that yummy." —Amber

"This was wonderful. I love quiche but not the crust, so this was perfect for me. It didn't taste light at all—the texture wasn't quite the same as you'd get with a full fat quiche, but the flavor was amazingly rich. The browned-cheese bottom layer is what really made this dish something special." —erin

"I love tacos and I'm always on the lookout for different ways to prepare them. This one is a definite keeper. I skipped the sour cream and added spicy cilantro slaw (CL recipe) and avocodo slices; family loved it. —steponme

"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!" —epestrad

"I made this recipe because it sounded so interesting and tasty. My house smelled amazing as I prepared it. I will make this any time I want to really impress people without having to work very hard." —snoochee

"This was an easy and impressive meal! I served it with a salad and it was just delicious and perfectly filling. Looking forward to trying it on the BBQ this summer." —Stacey

"Totally live up to their name! The only thing I'll do differently next time is add a little more lemon zest." —jen cox

"This was quick to fix and absolutely delicious! You can keep all the ingredients on hand easily and whip it up." —Elin

Excellent! will make again and again. with mashed potatoes, corn and lemony green beans to give family veggie options. extra for chicken tacos tomorrow night. especially love CL's moderation philosophy permission to eat the skin. —Like2EatLight

"I baked this for a group at my college and it was gone in 10 minutes flat! The texture really IS wonderful, and the more lemony you can make it, the better. I also added a handful of dried cranberries to the batter before I baked it, which turned out really well." —Rachel

"I've made this recipe several times since first reading it in Sunset. I often use leftover rotisserie chicken. Don't change a thing. Delicious, easy...just what I'm looking for in a weekday meal." —Karen

"This is one of the best. I also used lime juice in place of the orange for a keylime cupcake and frosting. They freeze extremely well, even with frosting." —BJ Smith

"We used this in place of my mother's classic squash casserole...and it was excellent! Tasted very similar to her much higher-fat recipe and even she had to admit that it was very good. Will definitely make this again." —Kim

"This was such a hit! I almost died when I lost the magazine, so glad I could find it again on line. Yes, it takes a little more time than just throwing some chicken on the grill with bottled sauce, but it is time well spent! Fabulous, juicy, and perfectly flavored barbecue chicken!" —PhoenixLady

"One of the best, fresh-tasting side dishes you can make in a hurry and is very attractive. Frozen corn works great!" —Marva280

"This recipe produced delicious, slightly caramelized ribs. I will be using this technique when I make ribs from now on. If you do not like horseradish, I would suggest using less or eliminating the horseradish." —MrsLSJ

"My husband and I both loved this salad! Great flavors and filling too. I added red onions and used white balsamic instead of regular and it was delicious! Will definitly make this again!" —CurlyQKate