5-Star Reviews: November 2010

Antonis Achilleos

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

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Smoky Beef Stew with Blue Cheese and Chives

Leigh Beisch; Merilee Bordin

"So delicious! Perfect Sunday dinner recipe. I omitted the peas...added more wine than recipe states. The meat was fall apart tender, the veggies held together and didn't get all mushy." —Ericka

Smoky Beef Stew with Blue Cheese and Chives Recipe

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Spicy Autumn Crisp

Randy Mayor

"This is the best crisp I've made yet! Served it with low-fat vanilla ice cream. Will definitely make this again. The spices make it especially nice for a fall/winter dessert." —cheeslover9

Spicy Autumn Crisp Recipe

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Korean Meatballs

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This was in a word AMAZING! The meatballs tasted like gyoza filling. Served with brown rice instead of the Kimchee. Very tasty and by my calculations, roughly a $5 meal! Made my family and pocketbook very happy." —IslandGirl10

Korean Meatballs Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"I made this for company last night and it came out perfect. I appreciated cutting the meat before cooking, because I never feel confident about large pieces of meat cooked on the stove top. I served this with brussel sprouts and a tossed salad."

Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples Recipe

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Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Rose Nguyen

"LOVE this baked dip! A tad spicy, so I just use a LITTLE less peppers. Everyone always asks for the recipe. I always make it a day ahead and bake it when I need it the next day. Very good leftover, too!" —Tammy K

Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip Recipe

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Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Deborah Williams

"This recipe is DELICIOUS!! I couldn't wait until Thanksgiving to make it! It will definitely be part of our tradition for the holiday. Thanks !!" —VickyGraham

Pumpkin Pie Pudding Recipe

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Mixed Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Shallot-Port Reduction

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro, Leigh Ann Ross

"Unbelieveable! Can use with any cut of beef - served with rosemary mashed potatoes and a broc/cauliflower almond bake - out of this world! Made just as directions stated." —sanguine chef

Mixed Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Shallot-Port Reduction Recipe

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Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro, Leigh Ann Ross

LOVED this—sweet, spicy, fruity in just the right mix. This will be a regular holiday treat!" —rachel12345

Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix Recipe

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This recipe was simple and delicious - I had all the ingredients in the house (minus the shrimp) and there were no complaints! I used fresh garlic and increased the amount to two cloves being the garlic lover that I am!" —Danielle

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles with Apples

"These waffles were light, fluffy, and crisp...everything a waffle should be! Will definitely make again."

Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles with Apples Recipe

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Pear Pie with Streusel Topping and Caramel Sauce

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro, Leigh Ann Ross

"I just made this pie for the third time since discovering it in the November 2008 issue. This pie rocks. Make sure to select slightly under ripe pears. That way they produce less liquid when baking." —Becki Sue

Pear Pie with Streusel Topping and Caramel Sauce Recipe

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Apple-and-Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Dressing

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Sara Slavin

"Lovely salad, the ideal mix of flavors with sweet, tart and savory. This will be on our table often, and with easy variations on the nuts, apple type and lettuce type." —natjaye

Apple-and-Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Dressing Recipe

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Thai-Style Chicken Roll-Ups

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Sara Slavin

"I love this recipe! I made this as an experiment for friends for a picnic and it was a huge hit! It's really pretty easy and makes a good appetizer as well, simply cut into slices and plate." —thatguy

Thai-Style Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"This dish was amazing! Took for a dinner party and everyone loved it! This was my first time making a sweet potato casserole, and it was surprisingly simple! Make sure to not skip the broiling part - it gives the crumble on top the perfect crunch!" —Kelli J

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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Oatmeal-Date-Chocolate Cookies

Martha Grace Gray

"These are a great tasting cookie. And you feel good that they have less butter and more healthy ingredients. My kids love them. I have made them twice and will make them again." —MaryAnne

Oatmeal-Date-Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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Mushroom and Spinach Frittata With Smoked Gouda

Photo: Yunhee Kim; Styling: Molly Fitzsimons/Big Leo Productions

"Fabulous frittata. The smoked gouda gives it so much flavor and the portion size is very satisfying. Easy too! We actually served four with some oven-baked fries and a tossed salad for a casual, light meal." —northcountrycook

Mushroom and Spinach Frittata With Smoked Gouda Recipe

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Mac 'n' Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"Excellent! Easy to make and received rave reviews from family. Makes a lot of food and is very rich."

Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Pam's Country Crust Bread

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

"Wow! This bread is excellent! This is one that I'll keep and make over and over. It also toasts nicely for breakfast. Thanks very much!!" —Shannon

Pam's Country Crust Bread Recipe

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Caramel-Pecan Pie

"This pie was delicious and easy to make. At our Thanksgiving of 25 people of all ages it was unanimously agreed that this was the best dish and the best pecan pie they ever had!" —socantrell

Caramel-Pecan Pie Recipe

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Corn and Smoked Mozzarella Mashed Potatoes

Photo: Karry Hosford

"These were excellent! Very tasty. The smoked mozerella and corn was a perfect touch to the mashed potatoes. The cilantro added a very light fresh taste to the dish." —aeroncaskb

Corn and Smoked Mozzarella Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Prosciutto

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"This is a great recipe! Very flavorful and the slight browning of the sprouts adds a lot. The best way to cook brussel sprouts!" —miccookin

Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Prosciutto Recipe

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Spirited Cranberry Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Melanie Clarke

"Just made this recipe this evening. I cannot wait to serve it on Thanksgiving. It smells and tastes wonderful! I can just taste the leftover turkey sandwich with this cranberry sauce! I will definitely make this again." —Jerseygirl8

Spirited Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

"HOLY BUCKETS! My turkey's are always a disaster... BUT NOT THIS YEAR! So flavorful and moist! 3 cheers for this recipe! Huge hit with my family." —Mpls Erin

Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy Recipe

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Basic Banana Bread

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Best banana bread I ever made. Followed recipe exactly and it was perfect. I liked the use of yogert and ground flaxseed. I am into healthy recipes with extra calcium. I will make this again." —Tess

Basic Banana Bread Recipe

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Herbed Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms and Sausage

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

"I made this for Christmas 2004. It fast became a family tradition. This is the BEST!!" —nenottus

Herbed Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms and Sausage Recipe

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Turkey Alfredo Pizza

Jim Bathie; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"This pizza was super and so easy! I used leftover Thanksgiving turkey and mozzarella cheese with a little parmesan sprinkled on top. And I used frozen spinach. It is a very pretty pizza!" —Allison H

Turkey Alfredo Pizza Recipe

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Fiesta Turkey Soup With Green Chile Biscuits

"Great and easy. I served it with pumpkin bread. All ages really loved it! Perfect for left over turkey. We will definitely be having this meal again."

Fiesta Turkey Soup With Green Chile Biscuits Recipe

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Jack Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

"This was FANTASTIC!!! I had some left over turkey and the cranberry salsa was phenominal! Not only will I make this again, I may even try canning the salsa for gifts! Thank you very much!" —Holly

Jack Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa Recipe

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Banana-Agave Smoothie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

"This is such a rich and creamy smoothie! I just love it! I've found that fat-free vanilla yogurt adds a nice flavor to it! It makes a ton too!" —Heather

Banana-Agave Smoothie Recipe

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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Antonis Achilleos

"I was amazed at how tasty this was.,..I typically need to tweak spices to improve flavor in lighter recipes, but this one was just perfect. Great combination of sweet and savory. This one will definitely get made again... SOON!" —CHD

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Recipe

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Smoky Beef Stew with Blue Cheese and Chives

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Spicy Autumn Crisp

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Korean Meatballs

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Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples

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Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip

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Pumpkin Pie Pudding

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Mixed Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Shallot-Port Reduction

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Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

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Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles with Apples

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Pear Pie with Streusel Topping and Caramel Sauce

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Apple-and-Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Dressing

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Thai-Style Chicken Roll-Ups

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Sweet Potato Casserole

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Oatmeal-Date-Chocolate Cookies

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Mushroom and Spinach Frittata With Smoked Gouda

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Mac 'n' Cheese

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Pam's Country Crust Bread

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Caramel-Pecan Pie

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Corn and Smoked Mozzarella Mashed Potatoes

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Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Prosciutto

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Spirited Cranberry Sauce

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Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy

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Basic Banana Bread

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Herbed Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms and Sausage

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Turkey Alfredo Pizza

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