5-Star Reviews: June 2011

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Stylist: Lisa Powell Bailey

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

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Greek-style Lemon Potatoes

Annabelle Breakey

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

Greek-style Lemon Potatoes Recipe

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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

Espresso Crepes with Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Sauce Recipe

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Limoncello-Mint Sorbet with Fresh Blackberries

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

Limoncello-Mint Sorbet with Fresh Blackberries Recipe

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Spicy Shrimp and Fettuccine

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

Spicy Shrimp and Fettuccine Recipe

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Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn

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

Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn Recipe

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Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Photo: John O'Hagan; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"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

Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

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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

Beef-and-Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions Recipe

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Peach Mojitos

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

Peach Mojitos Recipe

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Blazin' Baked Beans

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

Blazin' Baked Beans Recipe

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Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin

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

Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Steak Frites with Shallot Pan Reduction

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

Steak Frites with Shallot Pan Reduction Recipe

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Easy Ice Cream Cake

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

Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

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

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Southwestern Steak, Corn, and Black Bean Wraps

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

Southwestern Steak, Corn, and Black Bean Wraps Recipe

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Grilled Chipotle-Chicken Quesadillas

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

Grilled Chipotle-Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Thai Beef Salad

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

Thai Beef Salad Recipe

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Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini

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

Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini Recipe

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Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp and Feta

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

Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp and Feta Recipe

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Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

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

Grilled Tomato-Peach Pizza Recipe

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Lime and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breasts

Annabelle Breakey

"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

Lime and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Triple Chocolate Surprise Brownies

Quentin Bacon

"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

Triple Chocolate Surprise Brownies Recipe

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Carolina Peach Sangria

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

Carolina Peach Sangria Recipe

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Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad

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

Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad Recipe

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Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

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

Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs Recipe

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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

Flank Steak with Grilled Mango and Watermelon Chutney Recipe

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Championship Pork Butt

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

Championship Pork Butt Recipe

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Portobello Burgers

Photo: Oxmoor House

"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

Portobello Burgers Recipe

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Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken

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

Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken Recipe

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Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce

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

Shrimp Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Tartar Sauce Recipe

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Apricot-Pineapple Sweet Ribs