Winning Recipes

Lots of asparagus is grown not too far from our h me. Each spring, when it's being harvested, I'll make...

I'm grateful that my mother taught me to make these wonderful old-fashioned noodles, which were a big favorite of mine...

This recipe has been passed down through my family from my Swedish great-grandmother. Last Christmas, my 78-year-old mom made and...

Meet the Cook: When I serve Italian Beef Roll-Ups, my family and friends tell me that I should open a...

The story goes that my Irish ancestors brought this recipe along when they immigrated to the U.S. Start it at...

This colorful quiche is perfect for brunch or lunch. I even like to serve it for our Sunday night supper....

Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather...

Take an ordinary chicken breast into wow territory with just a few extra ingredients. Use prosciutto instead of ham to...

These versatile dumplings can be made with peaches or mixed berries in place of apples, and drizzled with hot caramel...

This impressive and festive-looking cheese spread is simple to put together and never fails to get raves at parties. Before...

This yummy dish combines my love of lasagna with my love of Mexican food. I made the recipe healthier by...

This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect...

When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with...

In my opinion, this is the world's best chili! It features three meats in a peppery eye-opening broth. I've been...

I'm a busy stay-at-home mom with a 3-year-old son. I love this recipe because it's easy to prepare in advance...

With hard-cooked eggs and asparagus, this family-favorite casserole is perfect for all occasions. But it's especially nice for springtime brunches....

When I organized food and nutrition training for our county 4-H’ers, we had cooking demonstrations representing different countries. We chose...

I've had several cooking "teachers" over the years—my Irish grandmother...my mother...and the restaurant, my husband and I operated in Manitoba...

Ever since I tried the maple blondie at Applebee's, I've been determined to figure out the recipe. I tried several...

A standout at potlucks, these creamy potatoes always get "vacuumed" out of the dish and leave guests asking for more....

I loved visiting my aunt—she was an excellent baker, and her kitchen always smelled great. With her inspiration, I now...

Frugal farm women like myself enjoy fixing meals from their own gardens. This is one of the best salads I've...

The holidays wouldn't be complete without cranberries and eggnog. I use them both in this flavorful cheesecake that's the perfect...

This bear claw pastry recipe is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It's impossible to resist the delicate dough, rich almond filling and...

This savory stromboli starts with frozen bread dough, so it comes together in practically no time. The golden loaf is...

I recreated a favorite red curry chicken dish from a restaurant, and now I cook it almost weekly for my...

During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples...

This spiced cookie has a real kick of ginger, similar to traditional German lebkuchen. If you don’t have crystallized ginger,...

If you like traditional shoofly pie, the chocolate version is even better! I sometimes serve it with vanilla ice cream,...