5-Star Reviews: July 2016

July 01, 2013
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphy
Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.
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Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Sticky Brown Sugar Glaze

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Randy Mon

"Yummy! I put these in the slow cooker all day and finished them off on the grill in the evening after work. Perfect. Falling off the bone and not a lot of time and work. the sauce was great!" —nlawles


Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Sticky Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe
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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Easy is right! This came together so fast and I was surprised how much flavor it had. I never even got any of the leftovers. They mysteriously disappeared! Been a little tired of broccoli lately and this is fixing that problem." —erikisst


Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

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Caramelized Banana Pudding

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Annette Joseph

"Simple to make, the caramelized bananas really make this special. I made it in one large glass dish instead of mini ones, and it still came out great." —Jennifer3946


Caramelized Banana Pudding Recipe
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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ancho-Tequila Glaze

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"Made this recipe without the hickory chips and it was still delicious. The flavors had just the right kick and touch of sweetness. Easy to make." —kblurton


Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ancho-Tequila Glaze Recipe

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Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto

Photo: Mary Britton Senseney/Wonderful Machine; Styling: Cindy Barr and Lindsey Lower

"I have used this recipe for potatoes, pasta, chicken and turkey breasts....Quick, easy to make, freezes well and my new favorite go to pesto..Terrific!" —Belmont


Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto Recipe

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Grilled Peach-and-Mozzarella Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen

"This is an outstanding summer salad! We even had it two nights in a row. Definitely a keeper and pairs well with pork tenderloin." —Jane14


Grilled Peach-and-Mozzarella Salad Recipe
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Lemon Risotto with Peas, Tarragon, and Leeks

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"Wow, this one was a stunner. I quartered sugar snap peas and parboiled them, and skipped the leek. The homemade chicken stock is critical for this, as well as every other recipe that calls for chicken broth. We served it with roasted wild salmon. To. Die. For." —SingingGourmand


Lemon Risotto with Peas, Tarragon, and Leeks Recipe

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Scallop Piccata with Spinach

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

"Fast and yummy. Good flavor combo with the sour capers, sweet scallops and mellow spinach. Made it for a family meal on a Friday night before going out." —vactnqnx6


Scallop Piccata with Spinach Recipe

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Grilled Zucchini with Sea Salt

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Sometimes the most simple dishes are the best dishes! Just sprinkled a little Parmesan after pan grilling." —steponme


Grilled Zucchini with Sea Salt Recipe
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Blueberry Cobbler

Photo: Lisa Hubbard; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

"Absolutely delicious!! I followed the directions exactly. We went blueberry picking, and this was the perfect thing to make with my super-fresh, overflowing basket of blueberries. We ate it with company and served it with vanilla ice cream." —Allison22N


Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

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Open-Faced Chicken Club Sandwiches

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"The avocado/mayo spread is what makes this sandwich wonderful. It's a delicious addition and provides creaminess and flavor without the added fat. Definitely a keeper." —TheMomChef


Open-Faced Chicken Club Sandwiches Recipe

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Cherry-Almond Crisp

Oxmoor House

"Wow! This was great. The mixture of tart and sweet cherries was PERFECT. Great hot or room-temperature. Super quick and easy too. I wouldn't change a thing - absolutely delicious." —Kayte401


Cherry-Almond Crisp Recipe
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Honey-Sesame Chicken Wings

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Dan Becker

"Oh my!!! I loooooved these. We made them as a main course, but next time I'm having a barbecue party I'm doing these as an appetizer, too." —charoulli


Honey-Sesame Chicken Wings Recipe

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Quinoa Salad with Chicken

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts

"Another awesome, nutritious, and satiating recipe from Sunset Magazine- thanks guys!" —sonikkittin


Quinoa Salad with Chicken Recipe

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Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, and Grilled Bread Salad

Photo: Gentl & Hyers; Styling: Kendra Smoot

"I love this salad. It is so fresh and summery and good for you too. I used rosemary olive oil bread and it was amazing. Grilling the bread really adds to the flavor. I have made this several times. This and a grilled steak make a perfect dinner." —mbmanns


Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, and Grilled Bread Salad Recipe
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Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wraps

Photo: José Picayo

"Outstanding recipe! Fast and easy and full of flavor. I used the hummus from my favorite Mediterranean restaurant and it turned out great." —RachelPorter


Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wraps Recipe

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Lemon-Buttermilk Ice Cream

Oxmoor House

"If I could give this recipe 6 stars I would. The ice cream was creamy, tart, sweet, and refreshing." —MStPierre


Lemon-Buttermilk Ice Cream Recipe

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Vietnamese Pork Tenderloin

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"So so good! Pork is tender and flavorful, both my 3.5 year old and 1.5 year old loved it! WIll make again and again, maybe try with chicken next time." —ROBN4409


Vietnamese Pork Tenderloin Recipe
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Southern Fattoush

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This is the perfect summer salad. All the flavors work really well together. I have already made it several times to rave reviews. This recipe is definitely a keeper!" —speck40


Southern Fattoush Recipe

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Sweet Heat Hot Dogs

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks

"Made this last night and we loved it. Had a great subtle sweet heat. The mayo/sriracha sauce would also be very good on burgers and brats." —bstalnaker


Sweet Heat Hot Dogs Recipe

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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

"Excellent, my first review of any recipe. This is all 5 stars plus. I didn't change a thing." —GilroyMP


Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Recipe
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Fiery Peach and Habanero Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This was great, albeit pretty spicy. I love spicy food but it has quite a kick. Might use a little less haberno next time. Served it over chicken with brown rice and used the leftover for tacos with cabbage. Would be good with pork or fish also." —liz1379


Fiery Peach and Habanero Salsa Recipe

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Summer Squash and Chimichurri

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Made this over the weekend, and my husband and I really enjoyed it. Istead of roasting the zucchini & squash, I grilled it (for about 4 min per side), since I had to fire up the grill for the lamb already and didn't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. We will definitely make this again!" —klwozniak


Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Summer Squash and Chimichurri Recipe

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Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto

"I'm always looking for something new to spice up a chicken sandwich, and this is it! The basil spread should also be good on tomato and cucumber sandwiches, and various panini sandwiches. Will keep a batch in the fridge all summer." —Hondo1


Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
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Pesto Shrimp Kebabs

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

"Easy and delicious! Will definitely make again." —ksmith6103


Pesto Shrimp Kebabs Recipe

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Chicken BLT Salad

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

"Super easy and delicious! My husband loves wedge salads, so i knew this would be a crowd pleaser, but when he said he could eat this every night, I knew it was a keeper." —KShep77


Chicken BLT Salad Recipe

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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison

"This recipe had great flavor and was very creamy. I did increase the amount of sauce by about 1/3 and made sure to add enough cooking water so the pasta didn't dry out. You would NEVER know the recipe had no butter!" —osequin


Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
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Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole with Chicken and Cheddar

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Claire Spollen

"Even my picky 9 year old liked it!! I used coconut oil instead of the canola oil and greek yogurt instead of the mayo. It came out great. Very satisfying." —Stacycheerou


Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole with Chicken and Cheddar Recipe

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Chicken Enchiladas

Photo: Howard Lee Puckett; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"Best chicken enchiladas I've had, home-made OR restaurant. Ooey-gooey, delicious and best of all simple. Suggest cooking, shredding, freezing chicken ahead in bulk and freezing the stock for this and other uses to save time on weeknight meals. We used a combination of red and green bell peppers and a bit of chopped fresh jalapeno as well. Great with a Spanish or Mexican rice." —amymac96


Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"I will definitely make this again. This was outstanding. The strawberries and the lemon were very floral tasting and sweet. The balance was wonderful. I totally recommend getting the Meyer lemons for this recipe." —Marcy


Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup Recipe
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Pam-Cakes With Buttered Honey Syrup

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphy

"We LOVE these pancakes -- they always turn out delicious, even when we have leftovers and reheat them the next morning. Perfect recipe -- we are not looking for another!" —SharonLee61


Pam-Cakes With Buttered Honey Syrup Recipe
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