Winning Recipes

Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them....

This down-home recipe reminds me of my mother, who was raised in the South. It calls for cube steak instead...

I got this recipe from my aunt when I was a teen and have made these miniature loaves many times...

This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And...

This sophisticated herbal gelato can be served as an appetizer, a palate-pleaser between courses or a sweet, elegant dessert that...

Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of...

When asked to bring a dessert for my boys' football team to share, I whipped up these unique blondies and...

Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the...

The bright taste of these cute cupcakes reminds me and my friends of orange-and-vanilla frozen treats. —Jen Shepherd, St. Peters,...

My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take...

Chocolate-covered cherries were my dad’s favorite candy, so I designed these cookies for him. They’re super-cute with a fudgy sauce...

My grandmother Virginia always served Southwest cornbread. To honor her, I created a recipe that cuts down on the chopping...

Twice a month I make chicken enchiladas, lasagna-style. It’s a regular with us because assembly is easy and my whole...

This dip is always a big hit with men—maybe because of the hearty blend of flavors. It stands up great...

I usually make these for breakfast and as a coffee-time snack. I also like using my rhubarb for pies and...

This delicious soup recipe was shared by a friend and instantly became a hit with my husband. Its big cheese...

A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert....

Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled...

These buffalo chicken poppers combine the flavor of hot wings and jalapeño appetizers to make a snack greater than the...

Family and friends say these cheesy potato pancakes are among the best they’ve ever tasted. Have them at breakfast or...

Chopped frozen vegetables make these Asian turkey lettuce wraps a snap. Add some chili sauce if you want to spice...

I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice—or noodles—to...

For grilling, here's the rub I recommend. It's made with a wonderful blend of spices. If you have some left...

Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The...

After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing...

Our children call these "Gramby Meatballs" because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It's a great way to make...

I've been making this blueberry pie recipe for decades since the ingredients for the filling are readily available in Michigan....

This pie was inspired by my husband, who loves coffee ice cream, and his mom, who makes a cool, creamy...

Everyone in my family loves cupcakes, so I experimented to create these cupcakes that fit my family's tastes. I also...