Winning Recipes

I wanted something special to take to a church potluck, so I invented these layered treats. They are great for...

Horseradish, spices and slightly sweet balsamic vinegar give this gazpacho its Cajun flair. Served chilled, it’s one of the best...

We love the flavor combination of chocolate and banana. Once when I had no chocolate chips on hand, I made...

This is a great topping for ice cream, and—since it's thicker than sweetened berries—it's nice over sponge cake or shortcake,...

I can't go anywhere without taking along my puffs. They're pretty enough for a wedding reception yet hearty enough to...

A great teaser for what's to come, this light and crunchy appetizer is filled with my favorite late-fall flavors. Make...

I wanted to cook a ham but didn't have the ingredients for my usual glaze recipe, so I made substitutions....

Everyone is nuts about this rich refreshing pie. It comes in handy as a quick and easy no-bake dessert for...

Our area has the right kind of soil for growing beautiful onions, so we always have plenty to enjoy. My...

These warm spiced pears elevate slow cooking to a new level of elegance, yet they're incredibly easy to make. Your...

I got this recipe from my sister years ago and like to fix it when times are rushed. It's fancy...

My mom always made this hearty dish to use up late summer garden vegetables. Often, I’ll add sauteed mushrooms and...

I practically grew up in my Polish grandmother's kitchen, watching Babci cook and listening to her stories. I made her...

There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic,...

I've had lots of fun experimenting with my new waffle maker. I decided to use shredded meat, cheese and vegetables...

Like fruitcake—only better! If you make these cookies nonalcoholic, you may wish to increase the rum extract for richer flavor....

I created my own cauliflower recipe in honor of my grandma, who taught me to love this delicious and healthy...

The addition of dulce de leche makes this a decadent new take on traditional seven-layer bars. You can cut this...

When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more....

After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh,...

I feel this recipe represents our region because it contains dairy products. My husband and I farmed for almost 25...

This easy recipe turns homegrown green beans into something special. A tangy dill and Dijon vinaigrette coats the beans without...

I was experimenting with a beer bread to make it into a dessert and came up with this delectable apple...

Pie isn't just for dessert anymore. Stacking thinly sliced potatoes with layers of minced jalapenos and crumbled Cotija cheese helps...

You can prepare this snackable pizza in just 10 minutes! It's a fun way to sneak in those daily servings...

I love tacos, and came up with this version to make them with Mediterranean flavors as opposed to Mexican. They...

We always have turkey and sweet potatoes left over after our big Thanksgiving feast. I combine them in this quick,...

Roasted Brussels sprouts and potatoes go so well with bacon and Brie in my shortcut strudel. I leave potato skins...