5-star Reviews: January 2018
Hoppin' John Soup
"This was pretty tasty. I really liked how the croutons went with it. I couldn't find turkey wings so I used a turkey leg and that seemed to work well." —Dougboy
Hoppin' John Soup Recipe
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Vanilla-Almond Steamer
"I made this recipe as it was written and thought it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were reminiscent of rice pudding and as another reviewer mentioned, it makes for a good hot chocolate substitute when you want something a little lighter. This is definitely an appropriate drink for a special occasion/breakfast/chilly winter afternoon." —Jessnc
Vanilla-Almond Steamer Recipe
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Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad
"Wonderful and simple. A nice roll on the side and it is a filling meal, perfect for a weeknight but elegant enough to serve to guests. In the summer, I will grill the shrimp." —Daneanp
Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad Recipe
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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
"Made this last night and it is AMAZING!!!! The broth is to die for I all but licked my bowl clean." —SallyM2
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Recipe
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Orange-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
"I made this because I liked the picture. As it turned out, it was easy and really delicious. Fancy enough for company, easy enough to make any night. My husband said it was the best pork chop he'd ever eaten. The pork chops were so tender and moist and juicy. Great flavor from the citrus. This is a 'must make again' recipe. It's definitely going in my permanent file" —EvaLou
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Basic Banana Bread
"Before this recipe, my husband was the official banana bread baker in our home, but he has been booted! This is not only healthy, its super moist with wonderful texture. The icing just takes it to another level. I make this bread at least once a week!" —Seromeo
Basic Banana Bread Recipe
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Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza
"LOVED LOVED LOVED! We can't wait to make this pizza again!" —clukes25
Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza Recipe
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Best-Ever Scones
"I do not normally review recipes but this is one of the best scone recipes EVER!!! You will not be disappointed!!!" —BeeBop2015
Best-Ever Scones Recipe
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White Lightning Chicken Chili
"I loved this, easy, tasty and really good! I used the salsa idea provided and really loved it. It was a huge hit with the family and one pot lasted for four days. Made some jalapeño cornbread to go with it since the chili is not super spicy, just the right amount of heat." —Declan28
White Lightning Chicken Chili Recipe
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French Onion and Apple Soup
"WOW. Not only the best French onion soup I've ever had, but one of the most fabulous Cooking Light recipes I've ever used!" —travelchickie
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Chocolate-Cherry Cookies
"These cookies are awesome and will go into my 'permanent' rotation.: )" —candicemh
Chocolate-Cherry Cookies Recipe
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Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew
"This is delicious. The ancho seasoning is what really makes the flavor so good. We will add this to our regular meal rotation." —MelanieE
Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew Recipe
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Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches
"My husband and I love this! I put the muffins under the broiler to toast them and then put the cheese on to melt the cheese. We used Swiss deli cheese and whole wheat Thomas English muffins and loved every bite! It was very filling and we couldn't wait to have it the next day" —kjchris
Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches Recipe
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Shrimp-Stuffed Shells
"Made this for company and everyone loved it - including my husband who is not a big fan of shrimp. Gave left overs to my sister and her boys wanted to know why I don't make this more often. Great balance of flavors. Couldn't find potato starch so I used corn starch." —DonnaAtkins
Shrimp-Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit
" have FINALLY mastered a great biscuit, thanks to this recipe. These biscuits are so delicious! I've made them 3 times already, perfect every time, exactly as written, no tweaks necessary." —Meglenn108
Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
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Pork Carnitas
"I wish I could give this 10 stars!! It was so good and easy! I put it on some yellow corn tortillas with cheese, salsa, sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro and it was SO flavorful and delicious." —smhsbn2005
Pork Carnitas Recipe
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Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie
"This is a great pie, easy to make and super yummy. I changed the crust a bit by using chocolate graham crackers. I'm a beginning cook and had no problem following this recipe!" —carhearn
Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
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Italian Meatball Sliders
"Easy, very tasty, any night meal. My hubby loved it. Added just a little more crushed red pepper." —GGSF56
Italian Meatball Sliders Recipe
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Power Granola
"I will never buy granola again. My family loves this recipe and so do I. It tastes great with yogurt, with milk or by itself. I have made different variations like making it with dried mango and coconut. But just amazing." —Lucita424
Power Granola Recipe
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Chicken Enchiladas
"Best chicken enchiladas I've had, home-made OR restaurant. Ooey-gooey, delicious and best of all, simple." —amymac96
Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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Peanut Butter Pie
"Awseome....followed recipe to the T only I think I used a bit more than a cup of peanut butter. Made for perfect texture frozen or chilled." —ALMsbakery
Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
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Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy
"Seriously delicious. Followed the recipe pretty closely except for a light sprinkling of a Kansas City BBQ rub and a salt-free herb mix on the pork before browning. The fresh thyme is fantastic in this recipe, I definitely don't think dried would add as much flavor. I also skimmed nearly all of the fat off of the juices before making the gravy as well, and it turned out perfect. Paired with a nice pinot noir - mmm!" —adkimmerly
Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy Recipe
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Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings
"Delicious, rich dark chocolate dessert! Easy to make before a dinner party then just pop in the oven in the middle of dinner." —JSchFr
Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings Recipe
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Lemony Bean Salad
"Very good, light and easy. This would go well with fish, chicken or steak. I added some lemon zest as well." —jdowd0212
Lemony Bean Salad Recipe
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Thai Beef Cabbage Cups
"What a kick! These became fun when I quickly blanched the cabbage leaves and used them like a taco shell like a Vietnamese roll. Used dark meat turkey because it was on hand. Full of flavor!" —bbnycny
Thai Beef Cabbage Cups Recipe
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Chili-Corn Chip Pie
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Easy Chicken and Dumplings
"This may be the best home made soup I have ever made. I added onions and a clove of garlic and saute the vegetables a bit to soften them. I also only used 3 biscuits. It was delicious!" —Monique1672
Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
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Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake
"Easy and tasty. Double it for a crowd; but be careful, the cheese melts quickly and you don't want it to burn." —lynandmas
Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake Recipe
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Crispy Pork Medallions
"This was the best pork loin recipe I've found so far! The breading was light and savory, and the pork was extremely juicy. I served the pork alongside some roasted zucchini. In all, the meal took less than 30 minutes!" —eviesmom
Crispy Pork Medallions Recipe
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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
"Delectable.We loved it. I made 1/3 recipe for 2 and had leftovers." —jmfoodie
King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings
"We loved this!! I used all boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and 98% fat free cream of chicken soup. I've never had chicken and dumplings before, but this recipe is going into the cold weather rotation!! Even without the dumplings it is just good chicken soup!" —pitotgirl
Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings Recipe