5-Star Reviews: April 2012

"This recipe was amazing! I love the taste and texture. My coffee cake came out looking exactly like the picture in the Cooking Light Magazine. I had one slice and can't wait for another!"

"This is one of those rare dishes that is easy to make, pretty healthy and so unbelievably delicious that guests think you spent hours and had to take cooking classes to learn how to make something so wonderful!" —Melissa

"Out of hundreds of recipes I've tried, this is incredible! The flavor combinations come together in an amazing way and it is absolutely delicious. It feels like a high end gourmet dish yet is relatively simply to make. Give it a shot and you (and your family, guests, etc.) won't be sorry!" —AlwaysRm4Jello

"Great way to prepare carrots quickly and deliciously! Will most definitely make again!" —contentedgirl

"WOW! Turns out so beautiful! You do have to knead for some time but it is worth it! I used ground spices for simplicity. I think it would be better served at a brunch that with Easter Dinner due to the allspice and cinnamon. Will make this every year!" —gomizzou

"Super easy and very tasty! Makes lots of yummmy bars so may be best for a small get together or you may find yourself eating lots! Top with the garnish for looks but really good without the extra cream and strawberry." —Bella30

"This was a hit with the entire family (2 years to 68 years)and worthy of a special occasion. Everyone loved the glaze but I think a recipe like this will ultimately depend on the quality of the ham. I didn't have cajun mustard so used a mix of what I did have, which was dijon, stone ground and yellow mustards. Didn't seem to hurt at all." —kironic

"WOW this was delicious!! It was easy to make, the skin was crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. Baking this on the broiler pan is brilliant as the fat drips down and the chicken isn't cooking in the drippings. The next time I roast a whole chicken, I will be using this method." —Karen

"Very good and very authentic! Tastes just like I was at a restaurant! I did slice the meat a little bit thinner before putting in my pita bread. We made our own homemade tzatziki, that is just heavenly!" —Kathy

"I have never been so pleased and just thrilled with how great and easy this recipe is. The puff pastry made this so light and fluffy not dry like standard crusts. The filling was perfect." —concordnc

"Amazing, delicious, best ever pound cake! I took this cake to a party and it disappeared within minutes. I used Amaretto Di Saronno Liqueur and put in a little extra.. people at the party said it was appealing to the eyes, nose, mouth and stomach." —Milliee626

"Muy Bueno! We loved these. I can't believe this dish could be rated anything other than 5 stars. I will make this again and hopefully often." —CAgirlinlA

"Great flavorful burgers. Goat cheese, parsley and rosemary go well together. These are best prepared on the grill. It's also fairly quick to put together and cook."

"My husband and I loved this. He usually likes heartier dishes but he loved the warm fruit salsa. I served it on bed of leaf lettuce." —DarciM

"REALLY good! My new favorite side. Served with spicy honey chicken thighs and roasted garlic potatoes. Will make again and again." —kindy

"So easy and incredible! The cooking spray you put on before baking really gives it that crunchy deep-fried texture!! They tasted better than some I''ve had in restaurants." —Jennifer

"These are DELICIOUS! Light, crisp, refreshing...the perfect beverage for any occasion. My friends served them for my baby shower and everyone loved them. I would definitely make them again." —mamarazzo

"This is sooooooo yummy. I served it over brown rice and added some asparagus to round out the meal. Super quick and easy to make. This is a dish all of our friends love." —MandyLou

"My husband is the master of risotto (the non-light kind, with lots of butter and oil) and he even said this was amazing. Followed the recipe to a T, except used a bit more liquid to get the right consistency. Amazing!" —Rebeccacdm

"Great salad for a hot day. Used non-fat greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Excellent way to use up leftover chicken." —Momthra

"Wow! I'm glad I picked this carrot cake recipe to try. The cake is excellent just as is—very moist and tasty! I made the cake into cupcakes instead and reduced the baking time by 10 minutes. It produced 18 cupcakes and they are so good as is that I didn't even bother making the icing." —anonymous

"This came out very tender and moist. I cooked mine longer since my husband prefers it more well done. I didn't use bay, but used fresh oregano instead. I will definitely use this recipe in the future. I marinated it for about half the time. Still was very good." —martyj

"I really enjoyed these, and will keep the recipe to make again. They are simple to prepare, but have a complex set of flavors. The sauce is also delicious. Next time I may make them into a sandwich with english muffins." —E

"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

"The dish overall reminds me of something a 5 star restaurant would serve. This is definitely a great recipe that I plan to make again and again." —beingoofy

"Hard to believe how simple this cake it. I kept re-reading the recipe to make sure I hadn't left anything out. Took just minutes to make and is absolutely delicious. I had half and half instead of cream, so I added an extra egg yolk for richness. The strawberries are fabulous—just a first-rate combination." —island2

"I was looking for a no-bacon recipe (to cut corners on fat and calories) and this recipe surpassed my expectations. What an easy, tasty, dish! I used purple grapes instead of green and I added some (~1/4 cup) diced red onion. I think I'll add some chopped cucumber next time. This salad is so amazing, I love the versatility of it and its so easy to add/modify to your individual tastes." —cmosk06

"I made this a few weeks ago, and i'm embarassed to say my fiance and i finished the whole thing in one night. It was incredible! My fiance doesn't like chipotle so i just used fresh jalapenos instead, but this was soooo delicious. It felt healthy too with the sweet potatoes, but still felt like an indulgence. Make this when you're looking for some serious comfort food." —aesorensen

"So good! Used ground turkey instead of ground pork but followed the rest of the recipe exactly. A lot of the sauce does cook away so if you want a really saucy slider, you might want to double the marinara sauce. I'll probably use 2 cups next time." —sweeti8030

"What a great meal! The flavors were fresh and so satisfyingly "Spring." Easy to prepare and we loved the results. Undercook the poached eggs slightly because they continue to cook when you put them in the soup broth, and a runny yolk is the desired outcome, although a harder egg was also delicious." —Superfastmom