5-Star Reviews: October 2010 Recipe Calendar

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Buffy Hargett

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

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Fall Pear Galette

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"Absolutely outstanding and very easy to make. Ripe pears and freshly ground nutmet are a must. Sheer heaven served ala mode (vanilla Haagen Daz frozen yogurt). I would not hesitate to serve this for guests. De-licious." —DaneanfromOregon

Fall Pear Galette Recipe

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Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon

Pan-Roasted Chicken, Squash, and Chard Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This is an amazing recipe because the bitterness of the chard pairs so nicely with the sweetness of the butternut squash and apple. What a great fall recipe to make again and again!" —Kerry

Chicken, Squash, and Chard with Bacon Recipe

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Hazelnut-Cornmeal Pancakes

Noel Barnhurst

"These are a delicious treat and are excellent reheated. I prepped the hazelnuts a few days ahead of time so the pancakes came together very easily in the morning. I toasted the hazelnuts on the stovetop then removed the skins by placing them on a dish towel and rolling them on the counter." —JBlair

Hazelnut-Cornmeal Pancakes Recipe

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Loaded Potato Soup

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"I'm a vegetarian, so I subbed vegetable broth and veggie bacon. The soup was delicious and along with a salad made a filling meal. I'll be making this all winter."

Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"I do not have the words to begin to explain how delicious this dish is; It is absolutely decadent. The sauce is so rich, and the almonds on top add a delightful texture/flavor. I would be perfectly happy to eat this for a week straight." —Ysabella

Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

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Pork Chops with Granny Smith Apples

Photo: Cyd McDowell

"Delicious! My 3-year-old and 1-year-old devoured it! I prepared it in a cast-iron skillet and it really seared the flavors in on everything. Next time, I'll make double recipe of the broth. I like my chops drenched in sauce. Yum!" —Kelly

Pork Chops with Granny Smith Apples Recipe

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Mushroom, Apple, and Goat Cheese Salad

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

"This salad is delicious and would be perfect for entertaining. It is very easy to make and the end result is impressive."

Mushroom, Apple, and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

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Peanut Butter–Banana Bread

Oxmoor House

"This was a great recipe, esp. since it utilizes the delicious combination of bananas and peanut butter—I would definitely make it again. I used walnuts instead of peanuts and love the addition of the simple peanut butter glaze, which sets this apart from other recipes. Simple to make & less guilt than regular banana bread!" —Megan

Peanut Butter–Banana Bread Recipe

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Uptown Figs

Buffy Hargett

"I made these for an appetizers at our annual Christmas Eve dinner - they were delicious! You can also stuff with a mild goat cheese and a salted almond for a more savory version." —selkie

Uptown Figs Recipe

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Zinfandel-Braised Beef Brisket with Onions and Potatoes

Becky Luigart-Stayner

"This is an excellent dish. It tasted so much better than any other recipe I have tried or tasted over the years. This will be a staple in my recipe file. May be prepared ahead of time and frozen." —hlight

Zinfandel-Braised Beef Brisket with Onions and Potatoes Recipe

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Turkey and Bean Chili

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This is the best turkey chili recipe I've tried, and I've tried a few. It was very easy and fast, good for a weeknight recipe." —Diane

Turkey and Bean Chili Recipe

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Pumpkin-Walnut Focaccia with Gruyère

"What a great twist on regular focaccia!! The contrast of spicy and nutty and sharp flavors is GREAT! Will repeat this one!" —oduamy

Pumpkin-Walnut Focaccia with Gruyère Recipe

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Fresh Apple Cake

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Amy Burke

"Moist, full of flavor and .....oh that frosting!!! My family loved it, my friends all want the recipe....I used granny smith apples (more than the recipe called for) and it came out perfect....will definately make again and again." —Huntington Mom

Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

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Honey-Roasted Root Vegetables

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Leigh Ann Ross

"I couldn't stop eating these! Served them with pork chops but I could have easily made a meal of the vegetables. The honey added some carmelization that put these a notch above ordinary roasted vegetables." —chj1203

Honey-Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

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Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Photo: Francesco Lagnese

"Loved it. I'll continue to make these in the fall! Great for snacking and to share with friends and family around this time of year. I added a few pinches of brown sugar for a slightly sweetened twist."

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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Pesto Pizza with Butternut Squash

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"This pizza is AMAZING! Although it sounds like an odd combination, the flavors combine beautifully. The prep is easy, requiring very little hands-on time, and it freezes well too. I double the recipe whenever I make it so I can freeze a pizza to bake later." —Mitzi

Pesto Pizza with Butternut Squash Recipe

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Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

Randy Mayor; Leigh Ann Ross

"This is hands down one of my most favorite recipes. It's simply amazing. Serve it with the parmesan orzo like the menu idea suggests. It's a complete knock-out. Make sure to line the broiler with aluminum foil though as it does leave a bit of a sticky mess behind." —smarty

Bourbon-Glazed Salmon Recipe

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Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Prosciutto

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"This is a great recipe! Very flavorful and the slight browning of the sprouts adds a lot. The best way to cook brussel sprouts! This is also good with shredded bok choy or savoy cabbage." —micookin

Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Prosciutto Recipe

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Pumpkin-Cinnamon Streusel Buns

Randy Mayor; Mary Catherine Muir

"These are wonderful! I take them to work every Fall and everyone looks forward to it. People who don't like pumpkin even enjoy them." —lauramctg

Pumpkin-Cinnamon Streusel Buns Recipe

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Chicken and Dumplings

"This recipe is a as close to my mothers recipe as possible. She used Bisquick instead of the self rising flour. Delicious, a real comfort food company pleaser. Make a Peach cobbler for dessert, you will have a meal fit for a King." —Jewel

Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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Pumpkin Pie Shake

"This recipe definitely fits it's name. This tasty drink was a pie in a glass!! We didn't have any whip cream but it tasted great even without it!" —verolync

Pumpkin Pie Shake Recipe

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Pesto Focaccia Sandwich

"I made this recipe for a tailgate party and it was great. I used the focaccia bread. Was a hit with everyone and deemed "a keeper recipe"." —rklint7149

Pesto Focaccia Sandwich Recipe

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Red Wine Beef Stew

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"This is the best beef stew recipe ever! It makes the whole house smell wonderful, and makes enough to feed an army. Don't omit the red wine!! I serve it over risotto rice, but also try thick slices of homemade cornbread. Be sure to make copies of the recipe when you serve it - everyone will want one!" —Kristi Anzivino

Red Wine Beef Stew Recipe

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Spiced Pork Chops with Apple Chutney

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

"Great recipe. Quick and easy with a great balance of flavors. Love the apples and ginger together." —lcc

Spiced Pork Chops with Apple Chutney Recipe

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Stuffed Pumpkin with Cranberry-Raisin Bread Pudding

"I made this great dish last year to rave reviews. Everyone loved it and the minute the weather felt like fall, friends started calling asking for it again. Make it and you will be the hit of the dinner. It is so easy and looks so beautiful on the table. The best part...out of sight flavors!" —xhibitme

Stuffed Pumpkin with Cranberry-Raisin Bread Pudding Recipe

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Risotto with Butternut Squash, Pancetta, and Jack Cheese

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

"Wow! This was delicious - more so than I imagined. I will definitely make it again. And it was easier to make than a traditional risotto." —Meryl

Risotto with Butternut Squash, Pancetta, and Jack Cheese Recipe

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Caramel Popcorn

Photo: Karry Hosford

"Wow, this popcorn is so good! The molasses gives it a depth of flavor without needing a lot of fat. I just love this recipe. I always add peanuts."

Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper

"I made this for my annual Cookie swap and my guests loved it. I halved the recipe and used my crock pot to keep it warm. I put it on high about an hour before the guests arrived. The bonus was how good the house smelled." —Christina

Apricot-Apple Cider Sipper Recipe

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Goblin Dip with Bone Crackers

"I made this for a Halloween party at elementary school. Was a hit!!!!!, With the kids as well as the adults. Its a little work makeing the bone crackers, but well worth it. Have made it numerous times and have never had any left over;) Fun and Tasty!!" —SugarSugary

Goblin Dip with Bone Crackers Recipe

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Scary Spiders

Photo: Ryan Benyi, Charles Schiller; Styling: Karen Tack

"My children had so much fun making these spiders—and then eating them! It is a great family activity that we will be repeating in years to come." —Karen

Scary Spiders Recipe

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Brew-Ha-Ha Punch