5-Star Reviews: March 2010

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

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

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Baked Shrimp with Feta

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"This dish is amazing! The orzo was so easy but so tasty, and the shrimp dish was the perfect combination of flavors. A new regular in our rotation!" -Sara

Baked Shrimp with Feta Recipe

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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions

Randy Mayor

"Outstanding. This was so easy and flavorful. We will make again. The reduced vinegar is mellow and wonerful on the steak and onions. We will be making this again." -Keller Girl

Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze

"This was wonderful! Very moist and loved the lime flavor on top. Easy to make so will do again. Followed recipe exactly."

Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze Recipe

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Pear Salad with Raspberry Cream

"This is a must-make recipe. You'll love the flavor of the dressing mixed with the ingredients. The salad is very pretty and makes a nice presentation for a special occasion or a Sunday dinner." -tampacook

Pear Salad with Raspberry Cream Recipe

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Salsa Picante

Becky Luigart-Stayner

"Fresh !! It amazes me that canned tomatoes can make such a fresh tasting Salsa. A keeper for sure. Made as exactly as written and yes, would serve to company." -Vancouver, BC

Salsa Picante Recipe

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Grilled Halibut with Three-Pepper Relish

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

"WOW!! This is a restaurant quality dinner--I made it last night for my husband and me. I used 2 portions of the halibut and made half of the pepper recipe. This resulted in extra pepper relish but extra vegetables are always good!!" -Whygal

Grilled Halibut with Three-Pepper Relish Recipe

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Speedy Chicken Posole with Avocado and Lime

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

"Tried this last night and it is easy, fast and delicious! The spices are just right and I especially liked that it was a good amount, not gallons. Lay the poblanos directly on the grate in the open flame to hurry it along, just like they do in Mexico." -pv_alan

Speedy Chicken Posole with Avocado and Lime Recipe

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Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This is a great recipe! In Israel they call this "turkish salad", and this tastes exactly like I remember! I serve it with falafel and hummus and lavash bread or pita. It's so delicious! I didn't change a thing on the recipe - perfect the way it is!!!" -soobee

Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad Recipe

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Southern Reuben Melts

"This was very delicious. My husband loved this sandwich. I've made this recipe a couple of times and it has turned out great every time." -Pumpkina

Southern Reuben Melts Recipe

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Sparkling Cranberry Blush

Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr

"Just served this at a large brunch and couldn't make it fast enough - people just loved it! In fact I ran out because everyone drank this and ignored the other drinks! A great change from mimosas. I would definitely make it again!" -Aileenhome

Sparkling Cranberry Blush Recipe

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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"Great! Really good combinations of flavors, and was even better for lunch the next day. Husband said it was the best stir fry I've ever made. Will definitely make again!" -Theresa

Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry Recipe

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Mediterranean Fish Stew

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"This soup was easy to make, healthy, and best of all, delicious! I made it for a group of friends a few days ago and they all raved about it." -Gloria from San Jose, CA

Mediterranean Fish Stew Recipe

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Light and Fresh Potato Salad

Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell

"This was delicious and easy to make! It tastes so light and fresh. It has definitely become my favorite potato salad! It stores well, and makes great leftovers." -Zeulner22

Light and Fresh Potato Salad Recipe

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Salmon Croquettes

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"I have made numerous salmon burger/patty/croquette recipes over the years but this one for us is the most flavorful, easy to prepare and flat out yummy. Chilling the croquettes after forming helped them stay together. Served them with orzo with pesto and peas and beets. My partner is still talking about them!" -foodieforpeace

Salmon Croquettes Recipe

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Greens with Roasted Corn and Pepper Salad

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell and Melanie J. Clarke

"YUM! I was having one of those days when I thought there was nothing in the 'fridge to eat and found this. I realized I had all the ingredients for this and it is dreamy!!!" -Val

Greens with Roasted Corn and Pepper Salad Recipe

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Potato, Turnip, and Spinach Baeckeoffe

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"I made this a couple nights ago and my entire family loved it! My girls, ages 14 and 9, really loved it! In fact my 14 y/o asked if I could make it again the next night! Will make over and over again." -Jody

Potato, Turnip, and Spinach Baeckeoffe Recipe

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Irish Bread Pudding with Caramel-Whiskey Sauce

Photo: Oxmoor House

"Holy Cow this is good. I've never made bread pudding before because I wasn't interested. But I should have! This is delicious. Brought it to a party and one person said it was the best dessert she's had! The sauce is essential! So easy and impressive, I will definitely make this again." -Cara

Irish Bread Pudding with Caramel-Whiskey Sauce Recipe

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Steak Tips with Mushroom Gravy

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"This was a great, quick meal that tasted like it would take much longer to make. I would definitely make this again for an easy weeknight meal." -Justine

Steak Tips with Mushroom Gravy Recipe

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Pepper-Crusted Tuna with Oven Fries and Lemon Spinach

Photo: Quentin Bacon

"This was an excellent recipe for tuna. I have had a hard time finding good tuna steak recipes in the past, but this was really delicious. Will definitely be making it again...."

Pepper-Crusted Tuna with Oven Fries and Lemon Spinach Recipe

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Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

"These rolls have a truly fresh and delicious flavor! Will absolutely make again. Served as an appetizer to a big sushi meal, and got everyone involved in the prep. The sauce is wonderful, and very authentic, per a Vietnamese friend." -Paula

Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Lemony Shrimp with White Beans and Couscous

Photo: Kan Kanbayashi

"Excellent gourmet dish. Have made it two times. Great flavor and wonderful presentation!" -Jenifer

Lemony Shrimp with White Beans and Couscous Recipe

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Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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

"Delicious, easy to make (I didn't bother peeling the tomatoes), and I imagine would go lovely with almost any dish. I had it with the Maple-Lemon Salmon and will be eating a double portion as lunch today." -Elisabeth

Black-Eyed Pea Salad Recipe

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Mediterranean Chicken

Photo: Andrew McCaul

"This dish was excellent and so simple to make. I prepped it all the night before and left it in the fridge. All I had to do the next night for dinner was brown the chicken and pop it in the oven. Real Simple!" -Kerry

Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

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Grilled Steak Salad with Caper Vinaigrette

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"Fantastic! So incredibly easy and quick and is on par with any great salad from an upscale restaurant . . . Not to mention how great you feel eating such good-for-you foods."

Grilled Steak Salad with Caper Vinaigrette Recipe

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Spring Seafood Stew

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

"This dish was divine. I served it to company, and it was a huge hit. Moans of delight could be heard around the table. It's definitely one that I will make again and again." -Annis

Spring Seafood Stew Recipe

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Penne with Corn, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Tomato

"Yum yum yum!! A total feast for the senses...smell, taste, texture...this salad rocks!! So many vegetables went in, I was eeeasily able to use a full pound of pasta (which I did not rinse after cooking so the dressing clung to it).My favorite parts: the sweetness of the corn & lime juice against the butteryness of the queso & avocado. Heaven!" -Laura

Penne with Corn, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Tomato Recipe

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Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping

Beau Gustafson; Melanie J. Clarke; Sabrina Bone; Mike Wilson

"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 and green olives is delicious. Wonderful!" -Sarah

Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping Recipe

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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphey

"TO DIE FOR! Recipes don't get much easier than this and the result was spectacular....even better than I expected. The bread was delicious and when plated it looked as good as it tasted. Impressive in every way." -Stork Lady

Praline Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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Spring Peas with Pancetta

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

Spring Peas with Pancetta Recipe

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Chicken Scallopine with Morels and Spring Vegetables

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"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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Gingered Blueberry Shortcake

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

"Our family just loved this light and luscious dessert. It will become a standard favourite. It was easy to prepare and healthy to boot." -Fran Gibson

Gingered Blueberry Shortcake Recipe

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Baked Shrimp with Feta

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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions

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Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze

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Pear Salad with Raspberry Cream

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Salsa Picante

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Grilled Halibut with Three-Pepper Relish

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Speedy Chicken Posole with Avocado and Lime

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Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad

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Southern Reuben Melts

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Sparkling Cranberry Blush

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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

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Mediterranean Fish Stew

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Light and Fresh Potato Salad

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Salmon Croquettes

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Greens with Roasted Corn and Pepper Salad

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Potato, Turnip, and Spinach Baeckeoffe

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Irish Bread Pudding with Caramel-Whiskey Sauce

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Steak Tips with Mushroom Gravy

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Pepper-Crusted Tuna with Oven Fries and Lemon Spinach

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Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce

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Lemony Shrimp with White Beans and Couscous

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Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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Mediterranean Chicken

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Grilled Steak Salad with Caper Vinaigrette

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Spring Seafood Stew

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Penne with Corn, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Tomato

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