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  2. 5-Star Reviews: December 2017

5-Star Reviews: December 2017

December 01, 2013
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Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Credit: Jamie Vespa

"This has always been a hit in our home. I used to make them before I found out I was allergic to gluten and wheat. I was actually worrying about how I would get my baking time in, and I remembered this recipe. These don't usually last longer than a day or two in our home." —carsonish


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Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Fun and delicious! I loved the little melty bits of cheese that studded these little meatloaves, and I also liked the automatic portion control (and the fact that every piece had a nice glazed crust)." —Jessica Sophia


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Frosted Ginger Cookies

Credit: Leigh Beisch

"these cookies were amazing!!! Everyone loved them! They stayed moist and chewy. I frosted some and left some plain to compare and my crowd all said the plain were very good but preferred the frosted. Definitely going to make again!! "—swimfly


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Pan-Grilled Flank Steak

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"this recipe is wonderful! It pleased not only my teenagers, my eleven year old son, and my husband. Which is nearly impossible. Just absolutely a cinch to make and just delicious. I grilled it and served with mashed potatoes and balsamic roasted vegetables." —benloch


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One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake

"Excellent, moist and chocolately-rich cake. The added crunch from the morsels is wonderful. Also, I loved the mocha creme taste as this is what sets it apart from other chocolate cake recipes. I plan to make this cake for family visiting for the holidays!" —Princess222


One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake Recipe

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Cilantro-Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Sour Cream

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Just made these for the first night of Hanukkah, and they were fabulous. Not a speck left over. For the dip, I used a full cup container of sour cream and adjusted the other ingredients accordingly, so there is a little of that left over, but not much (and we discovered it makes a great dip for tortilla chips). This will definitely become a tradition in our house." —BCohen


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Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"i always make my green beans the same ....this was an added surprise!! loved it! used white mushrooms and regular onions. will make again." —stellacorona


Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe

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North Woods Bean Soup

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

"For as easy as this one is, it tastes like it took all day!  I made it even easier by using my immersion blender and blending it right in the pot.  Great soup for a stormy fall/winter night."—daneanp


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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

Credit: Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

"Truly amazing, best cheesecake I've EVER eaten!" —Memphismomof3


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Extra-Easy Lasagna

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Martin

"This was indeed Extra Easy and Super Delicious.....I also put the 1/2c Parm and 1 egg in my ricotta, I love ricotta so much, so I would use a little more. Made this for Thanksgiving, went so quick I only got a taste, so making it again tonight, can't wait to have a large serving!!! :-)"—triveeah1


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Spice-Rubbed Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Spinach

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

"I loved the flavors in this dish! The lemon added a nice tanginess to the spinach, which was a great contrast to the sweet caramelized onions." —icancookthat


Spice-Rubbed Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Spinach Recipe

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Indian-Spiced Lentils and Lamb

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

"A great dish! I didn't have any lamb available so I just used lean ground meat and it still turned out great. I imagine it would be even better with lamb. I also used Indian curry powder as some others suggested. I loved the spiciness!" —kjane26


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Best Carrot Cake

Credit: Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson

"Carrot cake is my husbands favorite cake, so I've had quite a few over the years. This cake blew all the rest out the water! I did reduce the sugar by 1/2c because some people said it was too sweet. DO NOT skip the buttermilk glaze, that stuff is like crack and is absolutely necessary. I brought 1/2 the cake to work because my husband was afraid he'd eat it all, and they destroyed it. lol" —TarynCar1


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Spicy Moroccan Chickpeas

Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Deborah Williams

"This was one of the best vegetarian dishes I have ever made. Even my husband was very impressed. Great flavor. I halved the reciple and it was a perfect amount for 2 hungry people plus a little leftovers. Also used diced tomatoes and garam marsala, and added some bell pepper because I had it on hand. Served it with a side salad and it was delish!" —JuliaGulia529


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Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Credit: Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton

"Served this for Christmas. WOW! Made pecans and dressing a day ahead. Very simple to put together. Taste explosion,all ingredients worked so well together. I will be making this often." —ellie58


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Citrus Green Beans with Pine Nuts

Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Deborah Williams

"Wonderful light but tasty recipe to go with a rich holiday meal. The orange gives it a wonderful flavor. I used frozen green beans that I thawed and they worked nicely. My husband suggested we try it with asparagus and it is great that way too!" —ewyancy


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Buttermilk-Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Cari South

"This cake is fabulous. I made it for my husband and he raved about it. Recipe was easy to put together and I used some cinnamon chips (like chocolate chips) with the chocolate. I am making this cake again tonight and this recipe will forever be in my repitoire!" —Sarah1960


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Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"YUM! My husband adored this and asked me to make it again three days later. A perfect, easy and fast recipe for fall. Great with butternut squash and a crisp green salad." —SheilaNewell


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Seared Scallops and Herb Butter Sauce

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor

"Made this exactly as written; it was wonderful! I followed another reviewer's advice and let the scallops sit in refigerator uncovered for 20 minutes after I dried them with paper towels. They browned beautifully and were cooked to perfection after 3 minutes on each side. The sauce was delicious and easy to make. These were as good or better than any I've had at a restaurant." —JoyMarie


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Asiago, Potato, and Bacon Gratin

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

 "This dish was super simple and tasted GREAT. I used a blend of asiago, romano, and parmesan instead of the separate cheeses. I also made it the night before and cooked it right before dinner. Will definitelymake again."—najusm


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White Christmas Dream Drops

Credit: Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Robyn Valarik

"These are easy and fun to make and look like you spent hours on them! I made a double recipe for a holiday party and everyone loved them. They were gone within an hour. My 5-year-old loves to help make these and we just made a batch to use up all the leftover candy canes from Christmas. I'll make these every year." —kristine95618


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Turkey Sausage-Gnocchi Soup

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

"Yum! This soup was very easy and delicious... I added garbanzo beans and some chopped onion for extra flavor. I will definitely make this again!" —lawyerchick


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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphey

"Had family in town and made this for brunch. Delish! I made it exactly as the recipe indicated, but I did leave about a fourth of the dish free from pecans for my crazy kids who do not like pecan. Also, the rolls had been in the fridge for several hours instead of being in the freezer so they had thawed just a bit. Everyone loved it." —JohannaH


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Italian Pot Roast

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Pursell

"This is a very good dish. Extremely easy to make and adds a twist to the normal Sunday roast. Will definitely make it again."—chef1greg


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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

"This is a favorite for Christmas morning at our house, too.  I used Ore-Ida's frozen Potatoes O'Brien - they come with the onions & peppers already in with the potatoes. One pound of sausage is plenty...I just get the bulk sausage at the butcher - crumbles so easily..."—katydid523


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Peanut Butter–Banana Bread

Credit: Oxmoor House

"Perfect balance of moisture, sweetness and texture. Not oily, super sweet and spongy like other recipes. I substituted Almond butter for Peanut butter - my daughter is allergic, and substituted Chia seeds for ground flax. Also added a few dark choc. chips! and omitted glaze. This recipe is a keeper."—finnegansgal


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Golden Winter Soup

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

"Perfect! One of the best soups we've ever had! Great butternut flavor, creamy texture. Amazing recipe." —JessicJJM


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Applejack-Spiked Hot Cider

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Mary Lyn Hill Jenkins

"I made this last night for a holiday party, and it went over very well. I made two big pots of it, and they were all gone by the end of the night. I followed the recipe exactly, except I used a bit more Calvados than called for. I will definitely make this again--deliciously sweet and slightly spicy!" —skspillman


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Date, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Ball

Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Deborah Williams

"This was so easy to make and such a hit. The flavour of the blue cheese with the sweet dates is excellent. Brought this to a party and the host told me that I'm not allowed coming back without it. He likes the cheeseball more than me!" —hotpsoup


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Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"Absolutely delicious! My husband, who claims he does not like sweets, has eaten half the batch. The caramel-pecan flavor is wonderful with the salt. The receipe is so easy and fairly cheap to make. Perfect for giving away." —Dunateo


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Shrimp and Hoppin' John Salad

Credit: Photo: Jean Allsopp

"Excellent recipe! Enjoyed it for New Year's Day and my husband requested we add this to our meals throughout the year. Good enough for company!" —LF SCHWARZ


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    1 of 31 Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies
    2 of 31 Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis
    3 of 31 Frosted Ginger Cookies
    4 of 31 Pan-Grilled Flank Steak
    5 of 31 One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake
    6 of 31 Cilantro-Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Sour Cream
    7 of 31 Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms
    8 of 31 North Woods Bean Soup
    9 of 31 Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
    10 of 31 Extra-Easy Lasagna
    11 of 31 Spice-Rubbed Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Spinach
    12 of 31 Indian-Spiced Lentils and Lamb
    13 of 31 Best Carrot Cake
    14 of 31 Spicy Moroccan Chickpeas
    15 of 31 Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
    16 of 31 Citrus Green Beans with Pine Nuts
    17 of 31 Buttermilk-Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake
    18 of 31 Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples
    19 of 31 Seared Scallops and Herb Butter Sauce
    20 of 31 Asiago, Potato, and Bacon Gratin
    21 of 31 White Christmas Dream Drops
    22 of 31 Turkey Sausage-Gnocchi Soup
    23 of 31 Praline Pull-Apart Bread
    24 of 31 Italian Pot Roast
    25 of 31 Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
    26 of 31 Peanut Butter–Banana Bread
    27 of 31 Golden Winter Soup
    28 of 31 Applejack-Spiked Hot Cider
    29 of 31 Date, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Ball
    30 of 31 Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars
    31 of 31 Shrimp and Hoppin' John Salad

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