Winning Recipes

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

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    Garlic Rosemary Pull-Apart Bread

    4 reviews

    This recipe is a different type of pull-apart bread. Eat it by itself, dipped in marinara, or as part of...


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    Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

    26 reviews

    I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year...


    Gouda and Roasted Potato Bread

    2 reviews

    Our family tried roasted potato bread at a bakery on a road trip, and I came up with my own...


    Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    8 reviews

    What could be better than a brownie crust layered with chocolate cheesecake and topped with chocolate ganache? These cheesecake bars...


    Lemon Popovers with Pecan Honey Butter

    2 reviews

    My mom passed this recipe down to me many years ago. We love the delicate lemon flavor with the pecan...


    Coastal Coconut Cream Cake

    5 reviews

    This is my son's county fair cake. He was awarded a top-10 prize, and he auctioned the coconut cream cake...


    Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie

    2 reviews

    My husband and I are not big fans of traditional pumpkin pie, but my mother and others are, so we...


    Oma’s Marzipan Stollen

    4 reviews

    My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it...

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    74 Contest-Winning Diabetic-Friendly Recipes

    Feed your family some guaranteed favorites with these contest-winning diabetic-friendly recipes!


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    Cheesy Breakfast Egg Rolls

    4 reviews

    Whether you have to run out the door in the morning or you take a few minutes to relax at...


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    30 Winning Recipes from the County Fair

    County fair judges are the local experts when it comes to home-baked goodies. You can count on their good taste...


    11 Contest-Winning Breakfast-for-Dinner Recipes

    We asked readers to submit their best rise-and-shine dishes that taste just as good at suppertime. These are the dishes...


    Sausage and Eggs over Cheddar-Parmesan Grits

    2 reviews

    These creamy grits topped with Italian sausage, peppers, onions and a fried egg are total comfort food and perfect for...


    Southern Hash Browns and Ham Sheet-Pan Bake

    7 reviews

    Why not take the convenience of sheet-pan cooking and apply it to breakfast? I love how easily this meal comes...


    Apple Pie Ricotta Waffles

    2 reviews

    I had apples and ricotta cheese to use up, so instead of making a pie I decided to do something...


    Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza

    I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun morning pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients make it perfect for morning,...


    Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche

    5 reviews

    Try this savory quiche for a hearty change-of-pace breakfast. Needless to say, it's wonderful for lunch and dinner too. —...

    Slow-Cooker Breakfast Burritos

    6 reviews

    Prep these tasty, hearty burritos the night before for a quick breakfast in the morning or let them cook while...


    Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake

    2 reviews

    I frequently cook Sunday brunch for my husband and myself, and I am always experimenting with new recipes. Apples picked...


    Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles

    Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...


    Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast

    2 reviews

    This twist on crepes is tart-sweet with a creamy lemon filling and juicy blackberries. Think of this as a cross...


    Cheddar-Butternut Squash Clafoutis

    7 reviews

    I came up with this savory version of the classic French dessert clafoutis and shared it for dinner with a...


    30 Contest-Winning Frozen Desserts to Satisfy Your Summer Sweet Tooth

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...and popsicles and pies and the rest of these irresistible frozen...

    Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    3 reviews

    I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well...


    Peach Cobbler Cookies

    20 reviews

    My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic...


    Banh Mi Skewers

    I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers...


    Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

    I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...


    Peach Mango Caprese Salad

    13 reviews

    Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...


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    Key Lime Cream Pie

    31 reviews

    I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing—perfect for any summer potluck or get-together....