5-Star Reviews: October 2016

Leigh Beisch

Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.

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Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr, Lindsey Lower

"This is my husband and my all time favorite chili! The poblano peppers give it a little kick, but mostly add to the richness of the flavors! It is easy to spice up a little bit more if that's how you like it. I now keep the ingredients on hand to make it anytime we're in the mood for a great, warming meal!" —leaogozelec

Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili Recipe

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Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"Fantastic. Veggies were perfectly crisp tender and the sauce is fantastic. Paired with coconut jasmine rice. Like one reviewer, made some without chili paste for the kids." —JFrankH

Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe

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Fresh Apple Cake

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Amy Burke

"I make this for my son to share at work. He says that it makes grown men cry it is so good." —Dorothyjeter

Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions

Photo: Johnny Autry, Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr, Lindsey Lower

"A delicious fall recipe with easy to use ingredients. I used a boneless chop just because that is my preference. It was easy to cook and very tasty." —MrsDana

Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions Recipe

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Kung Pao Chicken Tacos

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"These were wonderful. Used cabbage slaw as a topper for the tacos which made them even better. Definitely a keeper!" —LindaEtzold

Kung Pao Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Ham-and-Bean Soup

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"This soup is delicious and incredibly filling. I usually substitute frozen mixed vegetables for the carrots and the celery. My whole family loves it!" —SousChefLinda

Ham-and-Bean Soup Recipe

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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake

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

Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Recipe

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

Photo: Lee Harrelson

"Will make over and over and OVER again! keeper!" —Lenochka

Herbed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton

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

Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton Recipe

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Pear and Prosciutto Pizza

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

Pear and Prosciutto Pizza Recipe

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Doc's Corn-and-Potato Chowder

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

Doc's Corn-and-Potato Chowder Recipe

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Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

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

Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe

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Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches

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

Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe)

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

"Excellent recipe! And I've had it in Brazil, too. The texture of the base is velvety: so delicious! This was my first attempt and I altered it a bit by adding in clams and mussels. Yummy!" —DanRains

Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe) Recipe

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Shrimp-Stuffed Shells

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"Absolutely worth make and will make again. My husband (picky eater) loved it—even as a leftover the following evening. Homemade marinara sauce is the way to go and will make this for a company dish." —EastMadison

Shrimp-Stuffed Shells 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

Pork Carnitas Recipe

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots

Photo: Charles Masters

"This is delicious! I do not need to look any further for a good Brussels sprouts recipe. This is it!!" —racingchef

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots Recipe

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Creole Shrimp and Sweet Potato Grits

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

"Delicious! We had it for dinner tonight and loved it. It was more spicy than I expected, but not overwhelmingly so. The sweet potatoes were a nice addition to the creamy grits, which were a lovely balance with the spicy shrimp." —WildJoy

Creole Shrimp and Sweet Potato Grits Recipe

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Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon and Gruyère

Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon and Gruyere

Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Linda Hirst

"Rich and delicious! Group agreed the apple was an ideal serving spoon. Tasty!!" —mmayer

Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon and Gruyère Recipe

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Peanut Butter Caramel Corn

Oxmoor House

"Made this for our annual Halloween dinner party. It was well received by our guests, one of whom is on a gluten-free diet. Used two bags of Pop Secret 94% fat-free microwave popcorn. I like the sweet/salty combo! And it stayed crispy for several days in a ziploc bag." —KristieV

Peanut Butter Caramel Corn Recipe

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Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

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

Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

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Reuben Sandwiches

Photo: José Picayo

"Spectacular. The homemade dressing is amazing! I did assemble the whole sandwiches and then cook them in a pan, like a grilled cheese, so that they would be warmed through" —sukeedog

Reuben Sandwiches Recipe

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Bacon and Butternut Pasta

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"I get a CSA box and am always trying to find new ways to use veggies. I loved a new way to use kale. The flavor profile is fabulous. I'll definitely add this to my rotation." —inwinecountry

Bacon and Butternut Pasta Recipe

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Marinara Magnifica

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

"Absolutely fantastic! I will never use any other sauce again. So easy to make a batch and freeze most of it for later" —amd0716

Marinara Magnifica Recipe

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Pork over Couscous with Pistachio-Lemon Vinaigrette

Photo: Mary Britton Senseney/Wonderful Machine; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"I liked the entire recipe, but I especially liked the pistachio-lemon vinaigrette! I've actually made it on its own three more times to use as salad dressing—so very good." —wonderwab

Pork over Couscous with Pistachio-Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

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Caramelized Banana Bread

Photo: Hannah Whitaker; Styling: Tizana Agnello

"Wow, great texture and flavor. Everyone raved. Was going to omit the glaze but it really made it perfect. This will be my go to banana bread recipe." —SueConnell

Caramelized Banana Bread Recipe

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Italian Pot Roast

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

Italian Pot Roast Recipe

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Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins

Beau Gustafson; Katie Stoddard

"Delicious! I've shared this recipe with many friends. These are great anytime of year, despite pumpkin and cranberries being holiday foods." —fortworthlisa1

Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins Recipe

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Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes

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

Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

"Made this for my family of 6. Used the ground turkey and veggie chili with beans. Will definitely make this again. We all agreed the hash browns, after they brown, need to be mixed up with the chili. Then put the cheese on top to melt. I made the recipe in a 9x13 pan. One recipe fit the pan nicely. We even had a little bit left over for lunch the next day. There was a fight for it though!" —Terre43

Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake Recipe

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Pear and Pecan Upside-down Cake