Winning Recipes

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

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    Caribbean Island Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...


    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...


    Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies

    9 reviews

    These pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I bring...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    12 reviews

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    Lemon Mango Kanafeh

    1 review

    Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or...


    Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake

    2 reviews

    For a taste of summer, try this dessert. The cake's fresh lemon flavor and tart rhubarb topping are so refreshing....


    Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa

    1 review

    I'd like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that...

    No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream

    9 reviews

    This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use...


    Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

    When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...


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    Dirty Banana Trifle

    6 reviews

    What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether...


    Mango Tiramisu

    1 review

    I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...


    Peach Panna Cotta

    1 review

    This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

    11 reviews

    These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....


    No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...


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    49 Contest-Winning Brownies & Bars

    These decadent brownies and bars are downright delicious—and hand-held, too, making them the perfect portable potluck treat!


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    60 Contest-Winning Dinners That Are Also Healthy

    Searching for a delicious dinner that's good for you too? Look no further than these contest-winning healthy dinner recipes!

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    48 Contest-Winning Cakes You’ll Want on Your Dessert Table

    When your sweet tooth is calling, answer with one of these gorgeous contest-winning cakes!


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    25 Showstopping Contest-Winning Cheesecakes

    No dessert is quite as dreamy, decadent and jaw-dropping! These are our absolute best cheesecake recipes.


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    72 Contest-Winning Salad Recipes

    From greens to fruit and veggies, these salad recipes can't be beat! Spruce up your lunch, side dishes or mains...


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    Saturday Afternoon Oven Pot Roast

    14 reviews

    This pot roast will be a welcome sight and will leave your house smelling heavenly. If the cooking liquid evaporates...


    Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal

    16 reviews

    I grew up with this meat loaf recipe, but I adapted it to mini meat loaves so that it would...


    Breakfast In A Pan

    1 review

    Try this tasty one-pan dish for an easy low-mess breakfast or brunch. This recipe also works well with bacon or...

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    Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

    11 reviews

    Everyone needs an easy meal. Try this sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes for a simple and tasty meal guaranteed to...


    Spinach and Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    6 reviews

    This quick shrimp fra diavolo is spicy, garlicky, saucy and loaded with delicious shrimp. Plus, with the addition of spinach,...


    Tara’s Spanish Chicken

    4 reviews

    This recipe has simple flavors that take me back to Grandma's house. She knew a million ways to cook a...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Puffs

    8 reviews

    I bought a new jumbo muffin tin and wanted to use it. I love the flavors of chicken cordon bleu,...


    Lentil Taco Cups

    4 reviews

    My trusty muffin tin never fails to help me make fun and easy hand-held snacks. These festive vegetarian cups are...


    Coastal Carolina Muffin-Tin Frittatas

    1 review

    Incorporating the flavors of a low country South Carolina crab boil, these tasty frittatas are easy to make and fun...