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  2. 5-star Reviews: January 2018

5-star Reviews: January 2018

January 11, 2017
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Hoppin' John Soup

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

"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


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Vanilla-Almond Steamer

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

"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


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Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"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


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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

"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

Credit: Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

"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

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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


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Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Simon Andrews

"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

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

"I do not normally review recipes but this is one of the best scone recipes EVER!!! You will not be disappointed!!!" —BeeBop2015


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White Lightning Chicken Chili

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Becky Hargett

"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


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French Onion and Apple Soup

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"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

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

"These cookies are awesome and will go into my 'permanent' rotation.: )" —candicemh


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Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew

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

"This is delicious.  The ancho seasoning is what really makes the flavor so good.  We will add this to our regular meal rotation." —MelanieE


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Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"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


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Shrimp-Stuffed Shells

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

"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


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Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

" 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


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Pork Carnitas

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

"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


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Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

Credit: Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

"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


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Italian Meatball Sliders

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr and Leigh Ann Ross

"Easy, very tasty, any night meal. My hubby loved it. Added just a little more crushed red pepper." —GGSF56


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Power Granola

Credit: Photo: Jan Smith

"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


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Chicken Enchiladas

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett 

"Best chicken enchiladas I've had, home-made OR restaurant. Ooey-gooey, delicious and best of all, simple." —amymac96


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Peanut Butter Pie

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"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


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Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy

Credit: Photo: Yunhee Kim; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

"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


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Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings

Credit: Photo: Rachel Johnson

"Delicious, rich dark chocolate dessert! Easy to make before a dinner party then just pop in the oven in the middle of dinner." —JSchFr


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Lemony Bean Salad

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

"Very good, light and easy. This would go well with fish, chicken or steak. I added some lemon zest as well." —jdowd0212


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Thai Beef Cabbage Cups

Credit: Photo: John Autry

"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


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Chili-Corn Chip Pie

Credit: Photo: John Autry

"Quick, easy and oh so yummy!" —gumdropgirl


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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

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

"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


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Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

"Easy and tasty. Double it for a crowd; but be careful, the cheese melts quickly and you don't want it to burn." —lynandmas


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Crispy Pork Medallions

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"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


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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"Delectable.We loved it. I made 1/3 recipe for 2 and had leftovers." —jmfoodie


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Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

"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


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    1 of 31 Hoppin' John Soup
    2 of 31 Vanilla-Almond Steamer
    3 of 31 Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad
    4 of 31 Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
    5 of 31 Orange-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
    6 of 31 Basic Banana Bread
    7 of 31 Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza
    8 of 31 Best-Ever Scones
    9 of 31 White Lightning Chicken Chili
    10 of 31 French Onion and Apple Soup
    11 of 31 Chocolate-Cherry Cookies
    12 of 31 Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew
    13 of 31 Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches
    14 of 31 Shrimp-Stuffed Shells
    15 of 31 Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit
    16 of 31 Pork Carnitas
    17 of 31 Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie
    18 of 31 Italian Meatball Sliders
    19 of 31 Power Granola
    20 of 31 Chicken Enchiladas
    21 of 31 Peanut Butter Pie
    22 of 31 Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy
    23 of 31 Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings
    24 of 31 Lemony Bean Salad
    25 of 31 Thai Beef Cabbage Cups
    26 of 31 Chili-Corn Chip Pie
    27 of 31 Easy Chicken and Dumplings
    28 of 31 Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake
    29 of 31 Crispy Pork Medallions
    30 of 31 King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
    31 of 31 Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings

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