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  2. 5-Star Reviews: April 2011

5-Star Reviews: April 2011

March 21, 2011
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"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!"


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Asparagus, Ham, and Fontina Bread Puddings

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

"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


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Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork with Gingered Soy Sauce

Credit: Randy Mayor

"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


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Chicken Quesadillas with Fruit Salsa and Avocado Cream

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

"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


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Basic Banana Bread

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


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Chipotle Pork Tacos

Credit: Photo: Ellie Miller; Styling: Angharad Bailey

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


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Italian Roast Chicken

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

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


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Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Restaurant quality! Sharp,clean flavors. This was my first time making a beurre blanc sauce and it came out perfect. —Fran


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Simple Strawberry Mousse

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Fonda Shaia

"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


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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!"


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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

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


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Key Lime Pound Cake

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

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


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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."


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Spring Peas with Pancetta

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

"REALLY good! My new favorite side. Served with spicy honey chicken thighs and roasted garlic potatoes. Will make again and again." —kindy


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Coconut Shrimp

Credit: Photo: Van Chaplin; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

"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


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Apricot-Ginger Bellinis

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"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


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Lemon-Artichoke Chicken

Credit: Karen Steffens

"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


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Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto

Credit: Photo: Jan Smith

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


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Chicken and Wild Rice Salad with Almonds

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"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


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Carrot Cake

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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


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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."


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Salmon Croquettes

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"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


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Bunny Face Cupcakes

Credit: Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Karen Tack

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


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Greek Easter Bread

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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


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Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Pita

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

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


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Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables

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"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


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Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


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Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping

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"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


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Praline-Pecan French Toast

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

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


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Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberries

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"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


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1 of 30 Sour Cream Coffee Cake
2 of 30 Asparagus, Ham, and Fontina Bread Puddings
3 of 30 Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork with Gingered Soy Sauce
4 of 30 Chicken Quesadillas with Fruit Salsa and Avocado Cream
5 of 30 Basic Banana Bread
6 of 30 Chipotle Pork Tacos
7 of 30 Italian Roast Chicken
8 of 30 Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc
9 of 30 Simple Strawberry Mousse
10 of 30 Spicy-Sweet Ribs and Beans
11 of 30 Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie
12 of 30 Key Lime Pound Cake
13 of 30 Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese
14 of 30 Spring Peas with Pancetta
15 of 30 Coconut Shrimp
16 of 30 Apricot-Ginger Bellinis
17 of 30 Lemon-Artichoke Chicken
18 of 30 Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto
19 of 30 Chicken and Wild Rice Salad with Almonds
20 of 30 Carrot Cake
21 of 30 Blackberry-Mustard Glazed Ham
22 of 30 Salmon Croquettes
23 of 30 Bunny Face Cupcakes
24 of 30 Greek Easter Bread
25 of 30 Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Pita
26 of 30 Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables
27 of 30 Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms
28 of 30 Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping
29 of 30 Praline-Pecan French Toast
30 of 30 Cream Cake with Fresh Strawberries

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