5-Star Reviews: May 2011

April 25, 2011
Credit: Oxmoor House
Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.
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Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"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


Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet Recipe
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Three-Milk Cake

Credit: James Carrier

"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


Three-Milk Cake Recipe

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Jamaica Margaritas

"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


Jamaica Margaritas Recipe
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Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips

Credit: Photo: Karry Hosford

"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


Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips Recipe

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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions

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

"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


Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions Recipe

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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphey

"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


Praline Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
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Honey-Chicken Salad

"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


Honey-Chicken Salad Recipe

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Spinach-and-Cheese Omelet

Credit: Photo: Van Chaplin; Styling: Amy Burke

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


Spinach-and-Cheese Omelet Recipe

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Turkey Reuben Panini

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"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


Turkey Reuben Panini Recipe
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Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Coconut Chocolate Cookies

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

"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


Coconut Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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Mushroom-Herb Spaghetti

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts

"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


Mushroom-Herb Spaghetti Recipe
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Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc Recipe

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Roasted Asparagus Salad

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphey

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


Roasted Asparagus Salad Recipe

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Macadamia Nut Chicken

Credit: Photo: Con Poulos; Styling: Deborah Williams

"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


Macadamia Nut Chicken Recipe
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Crustless Turkey-Spinach Quiche

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


Crustless Turkey-Spinach Quiche Recipe

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Chipotle Pork Tacos

Credit: Photo: Ellie Miller; Styling: Angharad Bailey

"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


Chipotle Pork Tacos Recipe

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Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts

Credit: 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!" —epestrad


Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts Recipe
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Honey-Lavender Ice Cream

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

"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


Honey-Lavender Ice Cream Recipe

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Chicken Burgers with Caramelized Shallots and Blue Cheese

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts

"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


Chicken Burgers with Caramelized Shallots and Blue Cheese Recipe

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Luscious Lemon Bars

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Kacy Carroll

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


Luscious Lemon Bars Recipe
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Linguine With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Credit: Photo: Howard Lee Puckett; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

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


Linguine With Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

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Italian Roast Chicken

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

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


Italian Roast Chicken Recipe

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Lemon Buttermilk Cake

"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


Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe
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Chicken Pita Salad

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts

"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


Chicken Pita Salad Recipe

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Bite-Size Sour Cream-Pound Cake Cupcakes (Basic Cupcake Batter)

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargget

"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


Bite-Size Sour Cream-Pound Cake Cupcakes (Basic Cupcake Batter) Recipe

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Cheesy Squash Casserole

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

"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


Cheesy Squash Casserole Recipe
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Barbecued Chicken

Credit: Photo: Thayer Allyson Gowdy

"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


Barbecued Chicken Recipe

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Sweet Corn and Zucchini

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Kacy Carroll

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


Sweet Corn and Zucchini Recipe

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Baby Back Ribs

Credit: Oxmoor House

"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


Baby Back Ribs Recipe
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Spinach Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Nectarines

Credit: Oxmoor House

"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


Spinach Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Nectarines Recipe
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