Winning Recipes

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

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    Apricot Glazed Pork Chops

    16 reviews

    I’ve served these tasty apricot pork chops for birthdays, Easter dinner and for no special reason at all. They’re easy...


    Swordfish with Sauteed Vegetables

    1 review

    My husband says, "wow!" when I prepare swordfish this way.


    Ginger Honey Marinated Salmon

    16 reviews

    Ginger, garlic powder and green onion blend nicely for this marinated salmon. We've found it tastes even better when marinated...


    Teriyaki Sirloin Steak

    4 reviews

    Since a co-worker shared this teriyaki sirloin steak recipe with me, I seldom make steak any other way. It's an...


    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Grilling the prosciutto with the asparagus gives this appetizer a salty crunch that’s perfect for dipping into a sweet glaze....


    Contest-Winning Grilled Corn Salsa

    4 reviews

    Nothing beats the flavor of grilled vegetables, and this is a super way to use your garden bounty. I grill...


    Grilled Veggie Pizza

    4 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one summer as a way to use up vegetables from our garden. Grilling the...


    Sweet Grilled Onions

    8 reviews

    These onions are so delicious that we prepare them all year long—on the grill in summer, or in an oven...

    Grilled Lebanese Salad

    Amazingly, even our kids eat their greens, herbs and garden veggies when they’re prepared this way. Fresh and healthy never...


    Chipotle Sliders

    24 reviews

    This recipe has to be the ultimate in a fast-fix mini burger with simply fabulous flavor! Creamy mayo, cheese and...


    Bourbon Brat Skewers

    9 reviews

    When the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon sauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this...


    Cilantro Lime Shrimp

    5 reviews

    A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect...


    Steak and Shrimp Kabobs

    7 reviews

    These steak and shrimp kabobs make any get-together special. Cubes of marinated steak are skewered with shrimp and veggies, then...


    Bruschetta Chicken Wraps

    10 reviews

    As an Italian American, I love, love, love garlic, tomatoes and basil, all of which are musts for good bruschetta....


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    Santa Maria Roast Beef

    11 reviews

    A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser. The slightly spicy meat is scrumptious...


    Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

    2 reviews

    Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey....


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    Contest-Winning Grilled Mushrooms

    28 reviews

    Mushrooms cooked over hot coals always taste good, but this easy recipe makes them taste fantastic. As a mother of...

    Chicken and Shrimp Satay

    7 reviews

    I lightened up a recipe that I found in a cookbook, and these grilled kabobs were the tasty result. The...


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    Jim’s Secret Family Recipe Ribs

    12 reviews

    For more than 30 years, my brother-in-law Jim kept his famous rib recipe a secret. When he finally shared it,...


    Banana Coconut Cake

    8 reviews

    Meet the Cook: In our family, a meal isn't considered complete without a dessert - or, sometimes, two! This cake...


    Maryland Corn Pops

    Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here’s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in...


    Marinated Catfish Fillets

    Meet the Cook: Recently, we hosted a group of young people from Canada. Since we wanted to give them a...


    Meatball Shish Kabobs

    Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since...

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    Grilled Stuffed Salmon

    "For years, my husband worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-so I've prepared fish all kinds of different ways....


    Grilled Veggie Tortilla Wraps

    You don't have to be a vegetarian to appreciate the wholesome goodness of these wraps. The tasty tortillas, stuffed with...


    Swordfish with Fennel and Tomatoes

    Step aside, marinara. There’s a new sauce in town, and it’s blissfully fresh with fennel and basil. TV-inspired and husband-adored,...


    Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad

    8 reviews

    I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...


    Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette

    19 reviews

    We love adding grilled chicken to our salads in the summer, but the real star here is the vinaigrette made...


    Cola Hot Wings

    6 reviews

    These delectable wings are so easy to make, and they offer year-round versatility, from summer cookouts to autumn tailgates. My...