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  2. 5-Star Reviews: June 2011

5-Star Reviews: June 2011

May 27, 2011
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Greek-style Lemon Potatoes

Credit: Annabelle Breakey

"I am adding this dish to my staples. It is actually better the second day. Fresh, simple and healthy." —Leslie


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Espresso Crepes with Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Sauce

"Outstanding recipe! I've already made this a couple of times because it's so easy. It's nice because the crepes can be made early and assembled later." —ct718


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Limoncello-Mint Sorbet with Fresh Blackberries

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

"This was very easy to make and REALLY good! Very refreshing on a really hot day. Definitely a keeper." —anonymous


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Spicy Shrimp and Fettuccine

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Leigh Ann Ross

"WOW...my husband is a gourmet chef and declared this recipe to be restaurant quality, and the entire family heartily agreed! Flavors are outstanding and the recipe goes together quickly and easily. Definitely a keeper for the family and when entertaining." —Lea in Georgia


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Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Dan Becker

"This is the best corn we've ever eaten! It was easy (we were barbequing anyway) and the honey-chipotle butter was so good with the slightly smokey tasting corn. So glad it's summer and corn's in season!" —Sally Drew


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Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Marianne Williams

"This is a great, easy recipe. I've made it 4 times this month! I use fresh blackberries now and will try it with frozen after the season." —curlybscuit


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Beef-and-Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

"This is by far the best fajita recipe I've found yet. I have served this at numerous functions and it gets rave reviews every time. Overall this recipe rocks even in Texas where fajitas are a staple at most restaurants." —scottAustin


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Peach Mojitos

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"The fresh peaches added a nice light, refreshing flavor, especially good on a hot day. With the amount of sugar called for in the recipe, I was concerned that the mojitos would be too sweet, but the lime and the mint balanced out the sugar." —Lisa


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Blazin' Baked Beans

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

"If you like spicy and you like baked beans this is the recipe for you!! I wouldn't make baked beans any other way!!" —pljcottrell


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Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

"I have made this twice and it has turned out great. The combination of the different flavors makes the dish explode. I am adding this recipe to my regular list of sure-fire meals." —nemanirc


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Steak Frites with Shallot Pan Reduction

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

"The french fries in this recipe are outstanding. They really taste like they were fried in oil. Served with the steak and sauce, they make a delicious and simple meal. Any green vegetable is a great accompaniment. I would definitely serve this as a casual meal to company." —Pen


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Easy Ice Cream Cake

Credit: Photo: Marcus Nilsson

"I made this for my husbands birthday, while we were on vacation, at the beach. Everyone thought it was OUTSTANDING!!! Low stress, super easy, and a big hit!" —anonymous


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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This recipe was simple and delicious—I had all the ingredients in the house (minus the shrimp, which I bought frozen so I could use the rest the next time) and there were no complaints!" —Danielle


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Southwestern Steak, Corn, and Black Bean Wraps

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

"This is better than any wrap you could buy at a restaurant. The corn and black bean salsa is so tasty and fresh. It's simple and sure to please!" —Emily


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Grilled Chipotle-Chicken Quesadillas

Credit: Dan Goldberg

"The best quesadillas I have had! I love the spice so make sure you have plenty of sour cream on the side." —cjontig


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Thai Beef Salad

Credit: Beau Gustafson; Jan Gautro

"This was so good and flavorful. Both my husband and I loved it. It's great if you really want some beef but are trying to limit it for calorie or health reasons." —Shelly


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Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

"This dish was a huge hit in my kitchen. Preparation is a breeze and the final product delivers a beautiful, summery presentation. I substituted fresh squash from our backyard garden for the zucchini. Overall a delicious dinner that I'll be cooking again soon!" —cehajek


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Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp and Feta

Credit: Photo: Christopher Baker

"I love this dish! its quick and easy to prepare and doesn't require lots of ingredients. I serve it over orzo and its delicious!" —Vervain


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Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza

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"This recipe was wonderful. I included some grilled red onion. It was great!" —lovestocook826


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Lime and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breasts

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"Made this last night for dinner after searching for something to do with thawed chicken breasts. The lime and the sugar make an awesome flavor combo. My husband couldn't stop raving and asked for them again tonight for dinner!" —Dooney9bugs


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Triple Chocolate Surprise Brownies

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"My 17 year old son made these brownies today because we were so intrigued by the ingredients. He substituted whole wheat flour, dark chocolate chips and fresh spinach. They are delicious and we will definitely make them again. They have a nice dense texture and are not too sweet." —jumomma


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Carolina Peach Sangria

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Sissy Lamerton

"Made this for a girls night party at my house last night for 12 friends. Good thing I made two pitchers full! It's not like the typical heavy, spiced sangria. Very light. Really delicious! Can't wait to make it again this weekend!" —savagegirl


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Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

"This was wonderful. Creamy and rich with some crunch and a little bite from the blue cheese. It was a huge hit, will definitely make again!" —dragonflymak


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Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

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

"We used this recipe for shrimp only and it is delicious! It's both spicy and sweet at the same time. This is going to be a 'go to' recipe for a quick and different way to grill shrimp." —carolinablonde


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Flank Steak with Grilled Mango and Watermelon Chutney

"I've never had a chutney before, and I am so glad this was my first one. After searching recipes to use up an abundance of watermelon, we decided to try this. I love the way flavors in the chutney meld together, and the red pepper gives it a subtle heat. The seasoning on the flank steak was the perfect compliment to the chutney." —LaniBird


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Championship Pork Butt

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"I have been barbecuing for years and this is, hands down, the best pork butt I've ever made. How good is it? So good that you won't want to put sauce on it. I thought I'd never make 'que that good, but this is the REAL DEAL. Stop what you're doing, fire up the smoker and enjoy a slice of HEAVEN." —BBQinFLA


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Portobello Burgers

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"Who knew a die hard meat-loving husband would melt over a mushroom burger?! The marinade makes them so juicy and flavorful, and the mayo is the perfect compliment. One thing—make sure you serve them on onion rolls like stated. They're perfect for this recipe!" —MeMyselfandPie


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Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Karin Olsen

"Awesome, outstanding. The very best BBQ chicken I have ever had. Easy to do. The whole family loved it. Don't hesitate - just DO IT!! You will be amazed!!!!" —BetsyGog


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Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"I made these into sliders instead of full-sized burgers. My family loved them, and I would definitely make them again. The sweet n' spicy tartar sauce also makes a good dip for fries." —KyGirl1981


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Apricot-Pineapple Sweet Ribs

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Stylist: Lisa Powell Bailey

"I used this recipe on a Big Green Egg (indirect with plate-setter) this last weekend I had 3 'full' slabs...and tripled all ingredients. The entire family said these were the best ribs ever—and I've done a lot of them!" —RHSweers


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1 of 30 Greek-style Lemon Potatoes
2 of 30 Espresso Crepes with Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Sauce
3 of 30 Limoncello-Mint Sorbet with Fresh Blackberries
4 of 30 Spicy Shrimp and Fettuccine
5 of 30 Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn
6 of 30 Easy Blackberry Cobbler
7 of 30 Beef-and-Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
8 of 30 Peach Mojitos
9 of 30 Blazin' Baked Beans
10 of 30 Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin
11 of 30 Steak Frites with Shallot Pan Reduction
12 of 30 Easy Ice Cream Cake
13 of 30 Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
14 of 30 Southwestern Steak, Corn, and Black Bean Wraps
15 of 30 Grilled Chipotle-Chicken Quesadillas
16 of 30 Thai Beef Salad
17 of 30 Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini
18 of 30 Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp and Feta
19 of 30 Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza
20 of 30 Lime and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breasts
21 of 30 Triple Chocolate Surprise Brownies
22 of 30 Carolina Peach Sangria
23 of 30 Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad
24 of 30 Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs
25 of 30 Flank Steak with Grilled Mango and Watermelon Chutney
26 of 30 Championship Pork Butt
27 of 30 Portobello Burgers
28 of 30 Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken
29 of 30 Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce
30 of 30 Apricot-Pineapple Sweet Ribs

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