Winning Recipes

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    Popcorn Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

    7 reviews

    I love combining classic flavors in new ways. This healthy recipe combines crispy popcorn shrimp and tacos! It’s one of...


    Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

    9 reviews

    One of the first things my husband made for me was a variation of this chicken sweet potato skillet. Over...


    Fruity Chicken Salad Pitas

    2 reviews

    I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made...


    Rosemary Salmon and Veggies

    7 reviews

    My husband and I eat a lot of salmon. One night, while in a rush to get dinner on the...


    Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce

    1 review

    In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old...


    Open-Faced Breakfast Banh Mi

    I love banh mi sandwiches because of the delicious pickled veggies. I also love naan, so I combined the two...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

    4 reviews

    Sandwiches are my favorite food, so I’m always searching for new ideas. I like sloppy joes and wondered if I...


    Greek Sausage and Peppers

    This Greek sausage and peppers recipe is an old family favorite. My grandmother, mother and I make this every year...

    Pressure-Cooker Olive and Beef Soup

    1 review

    I had never had olives in soup until I was in Lithuania, where I had a fabulous soup. This is...


    Carnitas Huevos Rancheros

    When I was in college, I was a church counselor in Colorado and had my first taste of Mexican food....


    Pumpkin Spice Custard

    Here's a traditional slow-cooker pumpkin spice custard with some espresso powder for a latte effect. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon


    Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps

    I am a huge fan of both Moroccan lamb and lettuce wraps. This combination—with the creamy dressing and crunchy cucumber—makes...


    Slow-Cooker Asian Short Ribs

    3 reviews

    My slow cooker is my best friend. I use it at least three times a week. This Asian short ribs...


    Curried Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

    1 review

    This chicken and sweet potato dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. I like to add a...


    Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast

    1 review

    When we have overnight guests, I like to prepare things ahead of time so we can enjoy the company. It...


    Carrot and Lentil Chili

    This is one of my favorite plant-based versions of chili. I love to make this in fall and spring for...


    Salmon Croquette Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    I’m obsessed with smoked salmon on bagels with all the accouterments! Smoked salmon can get pricey, though, so I found...

    Quick Pickled Radishes

    1 review

    This recipe is the perfect addition to tacos, barbecue or just about any sandwich you can dream of. Each sliced...


    Summer Strawberry Shortcake Soup

    When folks are longing for something sweet and refreshing, this soup is sure to hit the spot. To serve it...


    Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl

    6 reviews

    This Key lime and coconut smoothie bowl is the most refreshing thing on the planet! —Madeline Butler, Denver, Colorado


    Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

    I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    12 reviews

    This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...


    Grand Marnier Frozen Souffles

    This delicious frozen souffle is perfect for summer and will impress just about anyone. It's a great make-ahead dessert! —Andrea...

    Margarita Floats

    2 reviews

    On a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really...


    Kulfi

    1 review

    I grew up near Little India in California, and I loved the desserts from Indian sweets shops. One of them...


    Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut...


    London Fog Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For...


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    Cookie Butter Pie

    24 reviews

    I tasted Biscoff cookie butter at a grocery store one day, and it was so delicious that I decided to...


    Fizzy Peach Shake

    This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in eastern Washington. There were fresh peaches...