Winning Recipes

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    Cheese Enchiladas

    42 reviews

    You won't bring home leftovers when you take these easy enchiladas to a potluck. With a homemade tomato sauce and...


    Pina Colada Slush

    4 reviews

    For a special treat on a steamy day, try this pina colada slush. I first had it when I was...


    Pumpkin Curry Soup

    46 reviews

    This pumpkin curry soup comes together in under 30 minutes. The nice part? This recipe doesn’t require a...


    Penuche Fudge

    13 reviews

    This is a favorite recipe that has been in our family for over 20 years. My aunt taught me how...


    Pigs in a Pool

    7 reviews

    My kids love sausages and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I bought the...


    Chilly Coffee Punch

    4 reviews

    For a twist on the usual fruit punch, try a flavored coffee with ice cream, brought together just before serving....


    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...


    Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs

    2 reviews

    I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...


    Tuscan Truffles

    5 reviews

    For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese...


    Teriyaki Pineapple Drumsticks

    8 reviews

    We have a large family and throw big parties, so I look for ways to free my husband from the...


    Salted Pecan Shortbread Squares

    6 reviews

    My shortbread squares are the ultimate go-to for cookie trays and gift-giving. The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it...


    Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini

    1 review

    Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....

    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,...

    Apple ‘n’ Prosciutto Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    Prepared on an indoor grill, this apple prosciutto sandwich are spread with homemade rosemary pesto. They’re wonderful on a cool...


    Caesar Chicken Wraps

    14 reviews

    When we have chicken for dinner, I cook extra for these full-flavored roll-ups. Featuring Caesar salad dressing, cream cheese, red...


    Sausage Wonton Stars

    25 reviews

    These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...


    Italian Pasta Salad

    12 reviews

    This zesty Italian pasta salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a creamy dressing. Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad...


    Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip...


    Cheeseburger Meat Loaf

    23 reviews

    I created this cheeseburger meat loaf one day when I wanted to make cheeseburgers—my husband's favorite—but it was too chilly...