Winning Recipes

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

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    Cardamom Pumpkin Pudding Cake

    8 reviews

    This no-egg cake is quick, easy and bursting with flavor. I like to serve it with ice cream or whipped...


    Lentil Sloppy Joes

    8 reviews

    When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My...


    Zippy Turkey Zoodles

    1 review

    Eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor—and these spiced-up zoodles prove it. If you don't have a spiralizer, simply slice the...


    Chia Seed Protein Bites

    4 reviews

    I keep these little bites on hand in my refrigerator and grab them for breakfast or a snack when I'm...


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    Modern Tuna Casserole

    20 reviews

    Tuna casserole was my favorite as a kid, and I found myself craving it as an adult. I reconfigured the...


    Chicken and Falafel Waffles

    3 reviews

    These gluten-free waffles made from garbanzo beans perfectly complement Moroccan-spiced chicken with cucumber relish. They're a savory, low-carb spin on...


    Golden Butternut Squash Soup

    3 reviews

    I created this soup for my vegan relatives for Christmas Eve, but everyone ended up loving it, too! It's so...


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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

    Apple-Cinnamon Quinoa Pancakes

    My daughter and daughter-in-law got me hooked on quinoa. I dressed up a regular pancake recipe to create these delicious...


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    Asiago Mashed Cauliflower

    11 reviews

    Asiago and fresh parsley help turn this mashed potato alternative into a flavorful side dish that won't leave you feeling...


    Brain Food Smoothie

    1 review

    My grandson refuses fruits and vegetables almost completely. After he and our son moved home, I tried everything to improve...


    Powered-Up Molasses Cookies

    1 review

    These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


    Apple Cider Chicken Quinoa Skillet

    4 reviews

    Since I’m especially busy with three active teenagers, I don’t have much time to get dinner on the table in...


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    Rich Seafood Chowder

    8 reviews

    This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....


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    Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake

    5 reviews

    My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining leftover ham and biscuits...

    Cranberry and Roasted Beet Salad

    I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is...


    Finnish Mulled Wine

    1 review

    I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...


    Family-Favorite Caramelized Onions

    1 review

    This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks these onions are better than ever...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

    1 review

    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


    Double Cranberry Banana Bread

    4 reviews

    We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to...


    Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

    2 reviews

    Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and...

    Spiced Rum Fruitcake

    3 reviews

    This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


    No-Churn Gingerbread Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    Thanksgiving or Christmas is gingerbread time! And this ice cream says it all. I've found that dark brown sugar works...


    Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake

    1 review

    This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...


    Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies

    2 reviews

    This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...


    Coconut, Lime and Pistachio Cookies

    7 reviews

    Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi


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    Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...