Winning Recipes

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

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    Italian Shrimp ‘n’ Pasta

    6 reviews

    This dish will remind you a bit of classic shrimp Creole, but it has a surprise Italian twist. Slow cooking...


    Rhubarb Sticky Buns

    7 reviews

    Since I have seven rhubarb plants in my backyard, everything's coming up rosy about now. My husband and two teen...


    Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

    6 reviews

    This entree tastes wonderful and is pretty enough to serve to company. Most of the preparation can be done in...


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    Vegetarian Linguine

    29 reviews

    Looking for a tasty alternative to a meat-and-potatoes meal? Try this colorful pasta dish, which is the brainchild of my...


    Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

    80 reviews

    The heartwarming taste of cinnamon and apples is the perfect accompaniment to these tender pork chops. The dish is always...


    Simple Marinated Shrimp

    17 reviews

    My easy crowd-pleasing recipe is prepared a day ahead of time, cutting down on the need for party-day fuss. I...


    Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    It’s fun to make these individual brownie cupcakes with a chocolaty surprise inside. My goddaughter asked me to make them...


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    Bean Burritos

    46 reviews

    I always have the ingredients for this cheesy burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the...

    Potluck Cordon Bleu Casserole

    9 reviews

    People usually ask me to bring this tempting casserole whenever I'm invited to attend a potluck. The turkey, ham and...


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    Low Country Boil

    5 reviews

    Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats,...


    Tomato Cheese Pizza

    3 reviews

    “I've been making this recipe for several years and it's a favorite with family and friends," writes Greta Sawyers in...


    Granola Trail Mix

    3 reviews

    My family has always enjoyed this crunchy four-ingredient snack. When we go camping, each person includes one additional ingredient like...


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    Cherry Cheese Blintzes

    13 reviews

    These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them...


    New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp

    8 reviews

    We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy,...


    Blackberry Beer Cocktail

    1 review

    This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue...


    Hot Collards and Artichoke Dip

    5 reviews

    Anyone can pull off spinach and artichoke dip—so brighten it up using collard greens for a southern twist. Serve this...


    Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer

    4 reviews

    It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer?...

    BBQ Brisket Flatbread Pizzas

    1 review

    Preparing beef brisket pizza takes time, but it’s so worth it in the end when you take that first smoky,...


    Very Berry Crisp

    16 reviews

    I love this recipe because it’s easy, low-fat, versatile and delicious! The crispy topping is flavored with graham cracker crumbs,...


    Ham ‘n’ Egg Sandwich

    21 reviews

    Whenever the whole family gets together for a holiday or long weekend, they request this all-in-one breakfast sandwich. I can...


    Mac and Cheese with Cream Cheese

    95 reviews

    This is by far the creamiest, tastiest and most special macaroni and cheese I have ever tried. I'm not usually...


    Cookies ‘n’ Cream Fudge

    22 reviews

    I invented this confection for a bake sale at our children's school. Boy, was it a hit! The crunchy chunks...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...

    Baked Blueberry Ginger Pancake

    17 reviews

    My kids love pancakes, so I came up with this baked version that saves a lot of time in the...


    Butternut Thyme Tartlets

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


    Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells

    9 reviews

    When chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the...


    Grilled Peach & Pineapple Sangria

    2 reviews

    Grill up fresh peaches and pineapple slathered in cinnamon butter and use them to make a refreshing summer sangria. I...


    Asparagus, Bacon & Shallot Tart

    2 reviews

    My tart is adapted from my mom's quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K.,...


    Beef Stew with Pasta

    2 reviews

    I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall...