Winning Recipes

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

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    Sweet and Savory Pulled Beef Dinner

    6 reviews

    Flavorful pulled beef is great served over rice or noodles for a more formal meal, or inside hard rolls for...


    Corn & Onion Souffle

    1 review

    I swapped out my old cheese souffle for one with corn. If you’re souffle-challenged, it helps to use smaller ramekins...


    Honey-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

    4 reviews

    When I was first married, we didn’t have a working oven or grill, so I had to use the stovetop...


    Creamed Cauliflower

    9 reviews

    This is a Hungarian recipe from my mother. It's easy to make and flavorful.


    Company Onion Soup

    1 review

    The onions in this part of the country are superb, and this soup is proof. Try it and see if...


    Cornmeal Lime Cookies

    4 reviews

    Here’s something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart...


    Pickled Baby Carrots

    2 reviews

    With mild herb flavor and crunchy texture, these baby carrots make a delightful addition to an appetizer tray or a...


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    Banana Sundae Sauce

    1 review

    Try this luscious banana sundae topping at your next ice-cream social. I guarantee you'll be asked to bring it again....

    Pickled Carrots

    3 reviews

    The trick to pickled carrots is cooking them just long enough to retain a harvest-fresh "snap." These tangy treats are...


    Mediterranean Chicken in Creamy Herb Sauce

    3 reviews

    Just because it's a weeknight does not mean that you can't have a delightful dinner. The aroma of the fresh...


    Spiced Raisin Bread

    5 reviews

    I have two bread machines, and one is often busy baking this soft chewy loaf. The bread's nutmeg, cloves and...


    Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)

    2 reviews

    If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...


    Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

    1 review

    My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and...


    “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs

    62 reviews

    A sweet, rich sauce makes this BBQ ribs recipe so tender that the meat literally falls off the bones. And...


    Spicy Sweet Potato Kale Cannellini Soup

    3 reviews

    This cross between a soup and a stew fits the meatless Monday bill quite nicely. It warms you right up,...


    Strawberry Melon Fizz

    4 reviews

    Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. That's how I came up with this recipe—I adapted it from recipes...


    Jalapeno Cranberry Jelly

    8 reviews

    The thing that inspires most of my recipes is getting an item that I don't know what to do with...

    Cherry Fruit Smoothies

    2 reviews

    You need just four ingredients to blend together these super-fast smoothies for breakfast. Try whipping them up on a hot...


    Tacoritos

    73 reviews

    This mild and meaty southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family is...


    Saucy Garlic Chicken

    39 reviews

    Roasted garlic lends a rich flavor to this appetizing chicken entree, and it complements the spinach nicely. Ideal for entertaining,...


    Watermelon Spritzer

    2 reviews

    It couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer! “Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful...


    Cheddar Chicken Potpie

    57 reviews

    Cheese soup is one of my favorites, but it’s a bit too rich for my husband’s taste. Now I make...


    Artichoke Spinach Salad

    1 review

    The fresh spinach makes this a bright green salad, and the dressing adds just the right flavor.

    Pizza Tot Casserole

    14 reviews

    You'll need just seven basic ingredients to make this effortless upside-down pizza casserole. Since I cook for two, I often...


    Oven French Toast with Nut Topping

    6 reviews

    Baked French toast makes a special morning brunch so easy! —Donna Justin, Sparta, Wisconsin


    Chocolate-Caramel Topped Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.


    Pepperoni Extreme Dip

    3 reviews

    Take just 10 minutes to prep, and in a few short hours, your slow cooker will have you serving up...


    Walnut Banana Cupcakes

    17 reviews

    What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...


    Black Bean Soup with Fruit Salsa

    1 review

    Flavorful and filling, Michaela Rosenthal's hearty soup is laced with a hint of lime and has a zesty Southwest flair....