5-Star Reviews: April 2011
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
"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!"
Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe
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Asparagus, Ham, and Fontina Bread Puddings
"These are excellent and leftovers reheat beautifully. I used a full cup of ham and would suggest using all the asparagus (not just the 3-inch tips) in order to make these heartier without a great impact on the calories." —bergen8441
Asparagus, Ham, and Fontina Bread Puddings Recipe
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Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork with Gingered Soy Sauce
"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
Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork with Gingered Soy Sauce Recipe
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Chicken Quesadillas with Fruit Salsa and Avocado Cream
"Fantastic! My husband ranks this up there with 'Company Dishes' (great enough to serve friends/family company). The salsa sounds like an odd mix, but put all together it is bursting with flavor and perfect." —Katharine
Chicken Quesadillas with Fruit Salsa and Avocado Cream Recipe
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Basic Banana Bread
"Way better than my mother's (but don't tell her!). It was moist, delicious, filled with the hints of different flavor and ingredients working in harmony." —Erin
Basic Banana Bread Recipe
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Chipotle Pork Tacos
These were so tasty and easy to prepare. Loved the smokey flavor from the chipotle and texture with the shallots. Made a side of spanish rice and this was a perfect dinner. —cswalsh
Chipotle Pork Tacos Recipe
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Italian Roast Chicken
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
Italian Roast Chicken Recipe
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Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc
Restaurant quality! Sharp,clean flavors. This was my first time making a beurre blanc sauce and it came out perfect. —Fran
Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc Recipe
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Simple Strawberry Mousse
"This is truly outstanding! Simple, tasty and so light. I can't believe it is only 100 calories. I am going to make this every week." —joannaholder28
Simple Strawberry Mousse Recipe
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Spicy-Sweet Ribs and Beans
"THIS WAS OUTSTANDING! my boyfriend couldn't get enough of them, he licked his fingers, the plate, everything, he couldn't believe how good the sauce was and asked for it again....so easy in the crockpot and the house smelled great!"
Spicy-Sweet Ribs and Beans Recipe
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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie
I have never been so pleased and just thrilled with how great and easy this reciepe is. The puff pastry made this so light and fluffy not dry like standard crusts. The filling was perfect. —concordnc
Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
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Key Lime Pound Cake
Decadent! Extremely moist. The key lime flavor adds a new dimension. I made this in a square tube pan, and it was beautiful. This will now be in my 'Go to' favorite pound cake recipes! —Mary Lise
Key Lime Pound Cake Recipe
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Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese
"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."
Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese Recipe
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Spring Peas with Pancetta
"REALLY good! My new favorite side. Served with spicy honey chicken thighs and roasted garlic potatoes. Will make again and again." —kindy
Spring Peas with Pancetta Recipe
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Coconut Shrimp
"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
Coconut Shrimp Recipe
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Apricot-Ginger Bellinis
"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
Apricot-Ginger Bellinis Recipe
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Lemon-Artichoke Chicken
"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
Lemon-Artichoke Chicken Recipe
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Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto
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
Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto Recipe
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Chicken and Wild Rice Salad with Almonds
"Yum yum yum! So amazingly good! The combination of the sweet cranberries, the tart sauce, and the toasted almonds is great. I couldn't find fig vinegar, so I used white wine, but it was still fabulous. Its a nice change from salad to a rice, and all the veggies blend perfectly. Would make again!" —saecca
Chicken and Wild Rice Salad with Almonds Recipe
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Carrot Cake
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. —n/a
Carrot Cake Recipe
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Blackberry-Mustard Glazed Ham
"This recipe was quick, easy, and delicious. I made it exactly as stated and didn't change a thing. It cooks quickly though, so you may want to monitor it closely for the last 30 minutes or so."
Blackberry-Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe
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Salmon Croquettes
"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
Salmon Croquettes Recipe
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Bunny Face Cupcakes
Just one box of cake mix and one can of icing and we had 24 bunnies all over my counter. They are almost too cute to eat! —Tracy
Bunny Face Cupcakes Recipe
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Greek Easter Bread
I took this bread to Easter dinner. There were about 12 people there and I still had leftovers. It was fabulous, certainly the hit of the day and it looks magnificent. —nancyloveswine
Greek Easter Bread Recipe
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Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Pita
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
Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Pita Recipe
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Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables
"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
Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables Recipe
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Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms
"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
Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe
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Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping
"This is a good example of a recipe that derives its taste from high-quality intense flavors rather than the labor of the chef. The combination of dried fruit (I used prunes, dried apricots and dried apples) and green olives is delicious. Wonderful!" —Sarah
Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping Recipe
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Praline-Pecan French Toast
Wonderful! This was so easy and it was delishious! Made it the night before in just minutes with ingredients that I have on hand! Woke up, put it in the oven and...OMG! Delightful! A big hit with the whole family! —Kathy
Praline-Pecan French Toast Recipe
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Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberries
"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
Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberries Recipe