Presenting the Winners from Our 5-Ingredient Contest

Grand Prize: Feta Peach Salad

This refreshing, five-ingredient side salad is a perfect way to celebrate the peach harvest. Incorporate it into your weekend brunch menu to introduce an explosion of color, freshness and flavor. —Rebecca Etienne, Tallahassee, Florida

1st Place: Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It’s also delicious with arugula and caramelized onions. I reach for it often when I host a special event or have friends over for dinner. You can use any store-bought flatbread or pizza dough. —Rebekah Ranes, Sedona, Arizona

2nd Place: Easy Pesto Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I love this recipe because the pressure cooker does the work for you. I’m able to make the rest of my meal while the rice is cooking. Be sure to use arborio rice with this recipe. —Carrie Dault, Baxter, Tennessee

3rd Place: Sushi Squares

When I was pregnant with my last child, the only thing I wanted was sushi—but pregnant people aren’t supposed to eat raw seafood. This simple yet delicious recipe is a safe way to satisfy a sushi craving. Add a thinly sliced jalapeno garnish to take this appetizer over the top. —Lizzy Richtig, Wisner, Nebraska

Runner-Up: Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you’ll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who’s ever tried it wants me to share it with them. Serve it straight from the refrigerator or at room temperature. —Pat Parsons, Bakersfield, California

Runner-Up: Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes. These potatoes take a little effort, but you can save time by boiling them ahead of time. The night you want them for dinner, just crisp them up with garlic and Parmesan cheese. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

Runner-Up: Hoisin Chicken Wonton Cups

This is an easier take on the sesame chicken wonton tacos from Applebee’s. I made these recently for the big game and they were the star of the buffet! I toasted the wonton cups the day before to make assembly even faster on game day. —Anne Ormond, Dover, New Hampshire

Runner-Up: Mini Bagel Eggs Benedict

Why not make eggs Benedict with mini bagels instead of English muffins? The bagels soak up all the yummy hollandaise sauce. Garnish with a bit of thinly sliced green onions or chives for a delicious breakfast. —Theresa Ravencraft, Marysville, Ohio

Runner-Up: Pesto Parmesan Tilapia

This is a delicious fish dinner that requires just three ingredients! Prepared pesto sauce flavors mild tilapia fillets to make a gourmet dinner any night of the week. Use homemade pesto sauce if you prefer. This also works well on any firm-textured white fish. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Runner-Up: Saucy Maple Brussels Sprouts

I like to toss oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with a mixture of maple syrup and mayo for a delicious side dish. They taste so good that even kids ask for seconds! —DonnaMarie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Runner-Up: Scalloped Butternut Squash

Not only is this winning recipe delicious, it has just five hardworking ingredients. I make it at least once a month and receive nothing but compliments every time. If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute half-and-half or whole milk. —Dee James, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Runner-Up: Stuffed Olive Spread

This creamy spread can be served as an appetizer with crackers or slathered on a bagel. I’ve tried several combos of stuffed olives and nuts and can’t decide which one is my favorite! —Chuck Ropp, Phoenix, Arizona