Winning Recipes

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

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    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...


    Mushroom Bundles

    2 reviews

    My guests rely on me to come up with yummy starters like these crispy mushroom appetizers made for a New...


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    Chicken Pitas

    6 reviews

    I switched up my mom’s recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It’s one of our favorite grilled...


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    Contest-Winning New England Clam Chowder

    145 reviews

    This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams...


    Pull-Apart Caramel Coffee Cake

    21 reviews

    The first time I made this delightful breakfast treat for a brunch party, it was a huge hit. Now I...


    Slow-Cooked Sausage Dressing

    13 reviews

    This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker, so the stove...


    Contest-Winning Fried Green Tomatoes

    8 reviews

    A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy,...


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    Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels

    69 reviews

    A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla pinwheel sandwiches, people ask me for the recipe,...

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    Homemade Pizza Sauce

    40 reviews

    For years, I had trouble finding a pizza sauce my family liked, so I started making my own. The evening...


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    Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole

    187 reviews

    This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken divan that came from an old boss. It’s...


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    Skillet Sausage Stuffing

    20 reviews

    To make this sausage stuffing, I dressed up a package of stuffing mix with pork sausage, mushrooms, celery and onion....


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    Sour Cream Pound Cake

    142 reviews

    Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...


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    Blueberry French Toast

    82 reviews

    A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the...


    Cranberry Date Bars

    16 reviews

    Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social...


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    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    153 reviews

    Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for...


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