Winning Recipes

Browse this collection of contest-winning recipes, from blue-ribbon favorites to champions of our magazine contests.

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    Chicken Normandy

    11 reviews

    I grew up in rural Nebraska, and there I learned wholesome values and the "made-with-love" kitchen techniques that I will...


    Chocolate-Cherry Cream Crepes

    1 review

    My 17-year old son calls me a gourmet cook whenever I make his favorite crepes. Sometimes, for a change, I...


    Baked Parsnips

    5 reviews

    We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...


    Golden Corn Quiche

    13 reviews

    I serve cut-up fresh fruit with this comforting quiche, which my vegetarian son really enjoys. You could also pair it...


    Mountain Cookies

    14 reviews

    I've been making these deliciously different cookies for about 11 years. My kids especially like the creamy coconut filling. Whenever...


    Chicken Poppy Seed Salad

    7 reviews

    Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour...


    French Country Casserole

    18 reviews

    This delicious dish is great for busy nights when you don't have much time to devote to dinner. It's a...


    Baked Apple French Toast

    40 reviews

    This is a simply wonderful brunch recipe that tastes special and will have your guests asking for seconds. I serve...

    Kickin’ Snack Mix

    4 reviews

    The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and...


    Apricot Peach Cobbler

    2 reviews

    Whenever I'm baking with apricots, I recall picking them fresh from my aunt's tree more than 25 years ago. They...


    Cabernet Marinara Pasta

    3 reviews

    Fresh herbs and red wine flavor the sweet, simmered sauce that highlights this tasty pasta recipe. You can serve this...


    Sunny Strawberry & Cantaloupe Salad

    1 review

    My little ones absolutely love this salad and ask me to make it all the time. Fruit and cheese taste...


    Summer Spinach Salad

    6 reviews

    Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds,...


    Breakfast Pockets

    5 reviews

    Meet the Cook: With these, I like being able to serve a complete breakfast inside a tidy pocket of dough....


    Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    During the summer, my family often requests this recipe—especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply...


    Prosciutto-Stuffed Meat Loaf

    4 reviews

    An amazing blend of flavors—including prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese—make this rolled loaf something special.


    Chicken Casserole Supreme

    11 reviews

    “This casserole is so satisfying on a cold day, and it gets even better the next day. I added apples...

    Big Sandwich

    11 reviews

    This sandwich will put all other sandwich recipes to shame! One look at this impressive sandwich and your family and...


    Italian Shepherd’s Pie

    7 reviews

    For a stick-to-your-ribs main dish that's deliciously different, give this pie a try! The Italian sausage goes so well with...


    Island Breezes Coffee Cake

    9 reviews

    With the island flavors, this simple pull-apart bread is perfect for a spring brunch. —Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee


    Coconut Pecan Cupcakes

    19 reviews

    Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...


    Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

    2 reviews

    My grilled cheese sandwich combines chicken with sweet caramelized onions, red peppers, Swiss cheese and sourdough bread. It’s oh-my goodness....


    Cherry Almond Preserves

    4 reviews

    This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It's very old-fashioned—in fact, the friend who gave it to her used to cook...

    Grilled Italian Meatball Burgers

    7 reviews

    I just love these burgers! They're a big hit with kids and adults. I serve them with sliced green peppers,...


    Hot Dog Sliders with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

    1 review

    For parties, we shrink down lots of foods, including these quick hot dogs, to slider size. Pile on the easy...


    Easter Brunch Lasagna

    7 reviews

    Ham, broccoli and hard-cooked eggs are terrific together in this unique brunch lasagna. I came up with the recipe for...


    Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

    3 reviews

    Served with crusty French bread, this makes a great summer meal. My husband and our two daughters ask me to...


    Super Strawberry Shortcake

    2 reviews

    "Wow!" is what people say when I set this dessert on the table. It's fun to serve since it's attractive,...


    Grilled Chicken with Peach Sauce

    2 reviews

    I've been cooking since I was a young girl growing up on a farm in Indiana. This recipe was adapted...